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News Release from: Vision Engineering | Subject: Lynx LED stereo microscope
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 March 2008
Stereo zoom microscope has LED
illumination
A stereo zoom microscope with LED illumination does not use conventional eyepieces, but instead an optical viewing head, which reduces eye fatigue and gives greater freedom of head movement.
Vision Engineering is launching an updated Lynx LED stereo microscope Now employing LED illumination technology, the Lynx offers engineers a stereo microscope without conventional eyepieces
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 24 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Maximum comfort increases accuracy and productivity, along with the economical benefit of LEDs, Lynx delivers all round advantages for operators.
The Lynx is widely used in industry providing unrivalled ergonomic performance and optimum clarity with superb optics.
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LED illumination for stereo microscope
Eyepieceless viewing lens and LED lighting provide high optical clarity with low eye-strain
In addition, the Lynx now benefits from LED illumination, projecting brighter, whiter, long-life illumination on the subject.
Consumable costs have also been greatly reduced with costs decreasing by more than 80% and lamp life lasting up to an impressive 10,000h.
The dimmable LEDs allow for every application to benefit from the precise intensity of illumination.
* Eyepieceless technology - Lynx has Vision Engineering's patented Dynascope eyepieceless technology to offer users advanced ergonomics by removing the restriction of conventional binocular eyepieces.
Movement of the head and eyes no longer means losing the field of vision, said Vision Engineering to manufacturingtalk, providing complete freedom of head movement, significantly reducing operator fatigue over long periods of time.
A small movement of the eye no longer means losing part of the field of vision - users can simply move their eyes to view the full image area, rather than repositioning their heads to operate within the constraints of narrow conventional microscope eyepieces.
* Overcoming operator fatigue - for seated operators, a straight back and neck are key factors in overcoming fatigue and physical stress-related symptoms.
Lynx does not require the user to lean over or even to lean forward for effective operation.
Positioned at the correct eye level, the viewer assembly (with its image plane perpendicular to the workbench) means operators can sit comfortably far enough from the Lynx to glance at the workpiece easily but still within the ideal working range of the instrument.
Lynx is available in bench and boom mount configurations with a wider range of options and accessories including image capture, analysis and cataloguing of images.
Additionally, with the new LED oblique and direct viewer, the Lynx provides a full 360 deg all-view around the components for 34 deg angled inspection of corners that can often be hard to reach by usual stereo inspection methods.
The Lynx has all its user controls precisely positioned for straightforward use, ready for easy fingertip operation.
Focussing, zooming and illumination adjustments are intuitive - operators need not divert their attention from the workpiece to search for the right control.
Ease-of-use designed-in to this level has an immediate positive impact on productivity. Request a free brochure from Vision Engineering ...
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