Overview
SZX-AR1 Augmented Reality Microscope System
Simplify Complex
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Faster, More Efficient Medical Device Manufacturing |
| Reduce the Risk of Human ErrorDuring complex manufacturing tasks, the AR1 microscope module can help assemblers complete their work with fewer mistakes with the ability to project helpful material in the microscope's field of view, including:
This projection technology can reduce the chance of memorization errors and enable the operator to remain more comfortable while they're working, since they can stay focused on their task instead of repeatedly having to look away. |
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Keep Your Manufacturing Line MovingSimple-to-use AR1 software makes it easy for production engineers to quickly set up the program the operator will use during the assembly, making the system easy to onboard and integrate into your manufacturing process.
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Train New Manufacturing Employees Fast |
| Efficient Microscope-Based Assembly TrainingThe AR1 system makes your training more efficient and flexible.
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Training without TravelIf trainers need to travel to different locations, this adds time and cost to the process. The AR1 system can eliminate travel expenses, saving time and money.
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Compatible with Existing Stereo Microscopes |
| Minimal Effort and Cost to OnboardThe AR1 system easily attaches to most SZX stereo microscopes. Replace the tilting trinocular, and the SZX-AR1 module mounts directly to the system. |
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Stay Comfortable while WorkingEvident offers a variety of ergonomic components for stereo microscopes that enable you to remain comfortable while you work. When the AR1 unit’s ergonomic tilting trinocular is combined with an Evident extendable eyepoint adjuster, you can maintain a comfortable, natural posture. |
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Key Features
Efficient Microscope-Based Production and Training
The AR1 augmented reality microscope system improves the efficiency of your production line and user training.
Production Line
 | Create an assembly manual using the AR1 software and use it on a PC that has the AR1 software installed. |
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Ergonomic components enable you to adjust the tilt angle from 5 to 45 degrees and the eyepoint height within a 120 mm (4.7 in.) range. |  |
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 | Open and project the assembly manual into the microscope's field of view. |
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The zoom magnification sensor tracks the magnification, enabling you to set a defined magnification without taking your eyes away from the eyepieces. Move forward and backward through the projected manual using buttons on the zoom magnification sensor or a third-party footswitch, and leave your hands on the microscope. |  |
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 | During assembly, keep your eyes in the eyepieces, reducing eye movement and errors caused by memorization mistakes. |
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Instructions are projected directly in the field of view. You can draw lines, arrows, rectangles, or add text to document what you see or get help from an offsite manager. |  |
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 | Project a zoom-linked digital gauge, reticle, and grid in the field of view, reducing the need for manual operations. |
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Record images and movies of the assembly process for analysis or record keeping. | |
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Training
| Stay comfortable while you work with ergonomic components. |
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A trainer can use a digital pointer in the field of view to highlight the trainee's work and clearly explain how a component is assembled. |  |
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 | A trainer and trainee can be connected using a remote communication tool—like Microsoft Teams—reducing the need for the trainer to travel. |
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Project self-training videos in the trainee’s field of view. |  |
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Specifications
Hardware
| AR tilting trinocular tube SZX2-ARTTR | Angle of observation tube: 5 to 45 degrees Interpupillary distance adjustment range: 57 to 80 mm Equipped with eyepiece clamping knob Light-path switching mechanism: none Eyepiece magnification: 1.25X; camera magnification: 1X Functions of buttons on the front panel: AR image brightness adjustment (7 levels) and AR image ON/OFF Input connectors: HDMI x 1, USB 2.0 (Type-C) x 1, DC jack x 1 Drive voltage: AC 100–240 V (AC adaptor) Maximum power consumption: 10 W |
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| Compatible stereo microscopes | SZX‒ZB7, SZX2‒ZB10, SZX2‒ZB16 |
| Zoom magnification sensor | Main Functions: (a) Set the zoom magnification (at click positions only) (b) Move slides created on the software forward and backward Output connector: USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Operating environment | Ambient temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) Relative humidity: 20 to 85% Supply voltage fluctuation: ±10% Pollution degree: 2 (in accordance with IEC60664-1) Installation/overvoltage category: II (in accordance with IEC60664-1) Stand tilt: ±3° or less |
| Conditions for safety standards | Indoor use Altitude: max. 2000 meters (6562 ft) Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Relative humidity: 20 to 80% (31 °C (87.8 °F) or less) (without condensation) If over 31 °C (87.8 °F), the relative humidity in the operating environment must be decreased linearly to 70% at 34 °C (93.2 °F), 60% at 37 °C (98.6 °F), and 50% at 40 °C (104 °F) |
Software
| Camera control function | Exposure control: switching between auto and manual ISO sensitivity adjustment: ISO100, 200, 400 White balance adjustment function: equipped (one-touch adjustment) |
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| Acquisition function | Snapshot acquisition File saving formats: BMP, JPEG, PNG Resolution: DP23: 3088 × 2076 DP28 :4104 × 2174 The camera image can be saved with the AR image simultaneously |
| Acquisition function | Recording File saving formats: mp4, mov; Video codec: H264 Audio format: MP3; Audio codec: mp3 Resolution: DP23: 1920 × 1080 (camera image range: 1600 × 1080) DP28: 1920 × 1080 (camera image range: 1920 × 1080) Video cannot be recorded out of the camera image range The camera image can be saved with the AR image simultaneously *The recording time is approximately one hour |
| Barcode function | The SZX-AR1 software can generate a QR code linked to the procedure. The QR code can be scanned with a barcode reader to recall the procedure in the eyepiece field of view. Compatible barcode reader COM communication is available. A QR code can be loaded Output barcode: QR code |
| Software language | English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and French |
PC requirements
- The PC used with this system should conform to IEC/EN60950-1 or IEC/EN62368-1
- The system requirements for the PC used with this system are listed below; even if the PC is used in the recommended operating environment, it does not guarantee that all functions will work on all commercially-available PCs.
| OS | Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), Windows 10 pro for Workstation (64-bit) Windows 10 Version : 2004, 21H1 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019 |
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| OS language | English, Japanese |
| Processor | 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 or later (or equivalent) (Recommended core: 4 or more, clock frequency: 3.2 GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB or more |
| Storage capacity to install software | 1 GB or more |
| Graphic controller | Intel UHD Graphics 630 or higher |
| Monitor resolution | 1366 × 768 or higher |
| USB interface | USB 2.0 Type-A x1 (for connecting to the AR tilting trinocular tube) USB 2.0 Type-A x1 (for the zoom magnification sensor) USB 3.1 Type-A x1 (for a DP23 and DP28 camera) |
| Monitor interface | HDMI x1 (for connecting to the AR tilting trinocular tube) HDMI 1.4 or more HDMI connector: Type-A |
