BNC 1420 - Video Microscope User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
The Model 1420 is an inverted fluorescence microscope with built-in
video camera, fluorescence filter, pulsed Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
illuminator, motorized x-y traverse and focusing actuator. It can directly
image fluorescent or non-fluorescent samples on a standard video monitor
or video recorder.
In addition, the Model 1420 includes an advanced programmable
synchronization unit with four inputs and three outputs for synchronizing
image acquisition to external events.
The basic functions can be controlled by the front panel controls or
through the scopePRO application software included with the instrument.
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Package contents
The Model 1420 package should include the following items:
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Model 1420 microscope main body
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Camera module with one microscope objective according to your
order
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Hauppauge WinTV PCI video input card and driver disk
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Power cable
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One RS232 serial cable and one S-video cable
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Installation disk with scopePRO software
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This manual
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Extra objectives, illumination or camera modules as ordered
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer or
Berkeley Nucleonics Corp. immediately.
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Basic functions
The Model 1420 combines an inverted fluorescence video microscope
with a programmable synchronizer and software for on-line image