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VSC Microscopes
High magnification inputs for VSC systems
Further enhance the capabilities of VSC systems through the addition of
a high specification external microscope
By combining the document examination capabilities of a VSC system with one of our selected
microscopes, users can achieve the ideal interaction of multi-spectral imaging and advanced image
processing with crystal clear imaging of fine details at high levels of magnification.
A selection of microscope options including high specification stereomicroscopes, manufactured by
Leica Microsystems and Nikon, as well as the Foster+Freeman DVM digital video microscope, provides
VSC users with a range of magnification options to suit both budget and application requirements.
Each of the available microscopes can be connected to a VSC system via a high resolution
digital camera attachment with live images can be subjected to the full range of VSC image
enhancement and comparison processes.
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DVM
Digital microscope with white and UV LED
illumination for the examination of microtaggants
Designed for the examination of minute security taggants, which
have applications in document examination, anti-counterfeiting,
brand protection, and the conservation of historic artifacts,
the Foster + Freeman DVM is a high specification instrument
constructed to meet the requirements of QDE laboratories.
Comprising a high specification microscope, 14 Bit CCD colour
Firewire camera, two high intensity LED light sources (White and
UV), darkfield ringlight and a transmitted white light XY stage, the
DVM can be fully integrated with a VSC system or used as a PC
driven stand alone instrument complete with dedicated software
package.
• 2.1MP CCD colour camera
• 3 modes of high intensity white light & UV illumination
• Integrates with VSC Suite software
10: 1
10200x
UV-Vis LED
Zoom
Magnification*
Illumination
Taggants in High Security Documents
Microscopic security taggants can be found in cigarrette, alcohol and
pharmacuetical packaging, and are being increasingly used on security
documents such as passports, visas, identity cards and driving licences.
The ability to identify and examine these microscopic markers of
authenticity is fast becoming an essential requirement for all document
examination systems.
* Maximum on-screen magnification, based on a 30” monitor and dependent upon objective
M205 C
The Leica M205 C, the world’s first stereomicroscope to offer 20.5:1
zoom, uses unique FusionOpticsTM technology to provide
exceptional image detail and impressive 3D depth perception.
Its rigid, sturdy mechanical structure, revolutionary FusionOpticsTM,
and completely integrated multi-contrast illumination, make the
M205 C an ideal instrument for questioned document examiners
seeking a high performance microscope capable of revealing fine
details.
20.5: 1
2290x
Leica LED 5000
Zoom
Magnification*
Illumination
M80
Engineered by Leica for quality assurance and precision industrial
applications, the design of the M80 microscope includes many
aspects that are an ideal match for the requirements of questioned
document examination.
The large working distance and parfocally matched optical system
allow the examiner to observe large areas of a document while
retaining a high-contrast image with no loss of clarity or sharpness.
Another key feature of the M80 is the ability to easily replicate
examination settings using defined magnification levels and
switchable, locking zoom levels.
8: 1
718x
Leica LED 3000
Zoom
Magnification*
Illumination
S6 D
Part of the Leica StereoZoom line, the S6 D is a compact, high
quality microscope with proven performance across multiple
applications.
Integral to the design of the S6 D is the requirement to provide a
high quality digital image to an attached camera. The beam path
switches between visual and documentation with no loss of
illumination, improving image repetition rates and giving excellent
image results from the VSC camera attachment.
6.3: 1
560x
Leica LED 3000
Zoom
Magnification*
Illumination
* Maximum on-screen magnification, based on a 30” monitor and dependent upon objective
SMZ25
The world’s first 25:1 zoom range stereomicroscope, incorporating
motorised focus and zoom, with an intelligent nosepiece.
The systems objective turret has been designed to accomodate two
SHR (Super High Resolution) objectives and offers a simple on-axis
viewing mode for digital imaging providing extremely high
resolution at all levels of magnification.
Key to the effectiveness of the SMZ25 is the user-friendly control
sytem, which allows all microscope functions, including motorized
zoom and focus controls, to be carried out via a remote controller
with LCD display.
25: 1
2290x
LED gooseneck
Zoom
Magnification*
Illumination
SMZ18
A manual 18:1 zoom range research stereomicroscope that
combines macro and micro imaging in a single instrument.
The system utilises the SHR (Super High Resolution) objective for
outstanding resolution of the smallest details, providing a
convenient and affordable package for document examiners.
The SMZ18 offers easy to replicate examination settings using
defined magnification levels on the zoom control. Lighting is
provided by individually selectable LED gooseneck light guides.
18: 1
2010x
LED gooseneck
Zoom
Magnification*
Illumination
SMZ 745T
Featuring 7.5X zoom magnification and a long working distance,
the SMZ 745T is a practical and economical microscope option.
Using the optical path selection lever to quickly and simply switch
between 100% eyepieces and 100% camera, bright high contrast
images can be obtained at any magnification.
One further advantage for document examiners is the optional
inclusion of a heavyweight long-reach table stand pictured
7.5: 1
431x
LED gooseneck
Zoom
Magnification*
Illumination
* Maximum on-screen magnification, based on a 30” monitor and dependent upon objective
Microscope/VSC System Specifications
VSC System and Monitor
VSC6000/HS
VSC400
VSC40/HD
with
30” Monitor
with
24” Monitor
with
22” Monitor
V6/CAMFW
- 5 MP colour camera
- Sensor, 2/3" CCD
- Resolution, 2588 x 1958
- Cell size, 3.4µm
VSC400/CAMFW
- 3.2 MP colour camera
- Sensor, 1/1.8" CCD
- Resolution, 2088 x 1584
- Cell size, 3.4µm
The onscreen magnification ranges for each
microscope have been calculated for the
standard monitor supplied with each VSC.
High resolution video cameras
Live images viewed under microscopes are
output to the VCS system via a high resolution
digital video camera connected to a C-Mount
interface.
VSC40HD/CAM/2
- 2 MP colour camera
- Sensor, 1/1.8" CMOS
- Resolution, 1600x1200
- Cell size 4.5µm
All measurements in millimetres (mm), calculations are approximate.
Leica M205 C
VSC/LEICA/M205C/SYS
10x adjustable eyepieces
M-Series trinocular tube
Coarse/Fine Focus Drive
C-Mount adaptor
Anti-shock Light base
LED5000 MCI illumination
Supplied with 1.0x objective
Leica M80
VSC/LEICA/M80/SYS
10x adjustable eyepieces
M-Series trinocular tube
Coarse/Fine Focus Drive
C-Mount adaptor
LED3000 MCI illumination
Supplied with 1.0x objective
Leica S6 D
Achromatic
Planar
Working
Objective Distance
Nikon SMZ25
VSC/NIKON/SMZ25/SYS
10x adjustable eyepieces
Trinocular tube
Intelligent nosepiece
Motorised Focusing unit
P2-RC Remote controller
LED gooseneck illumination
Supplied with 1.0x objective
Nikon SMZ18
VSC/NIKON/SMZ18/SYS
10x adjustable eyepieces
Trinocular tube
Focusing unit
LED gooseneck illumination
Supplied with 1.0x objective
Nikon SMZ 745T
VSC/NIKON/745T/SYS
15x adjustable eyepieces
45 o zooming bodyIntegral CMount
LED gooseneck illumination
Optional long reach stand
Supplied with 2.0x objective
foster+freeman DVM
Low
High
Magnification
0.78
16
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.78
16
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.78
16
Low
High
597
0.63x
97
18
0.86
36
736
14.7
0.70
38
788
14.9
0.72
29
1.0x
61.5
11.5
0.55
56
1150
9.4
0.45
60
1250
9.4
0.46
46
945
1.6x
30.5
7.2
0.34
89
1840
5.9
0.28
96
2000
5.9
0.28
73
1536
2.0x
20.1
5.8
0.28
112
2290
4.7
0.23
120
2500
4.7
0.23
92
1890
Achromatic
Working
Planar
Distance
Objective
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.75
6
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.75
6
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.75
6
Low
High
0.8x
107
14.9
1.9
43
359
12.2
1.6
46
368
12.1
1.5
36
287
1.0x
83.4
12
1.5
54
449
9.8
1.2
57
460
9.7
1.2
44
358
1.6x
41.5
7.5
0.94
86
718
6.1
0.77
92
736
6.1
0.76
70
566
Achromatic Working
Objective Distance
VSC/LEICA/S6/SYS
10x adjustable eyepieces
Coarse/Fine Focus Drive
C-Mount adaptor
Anti-shock Light base
Anti-static dust cover
LED3000 MCI illumination
Supplied with 1.0x objective
Horizontal Field
of View
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.63
4
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.63
4
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.63
4
Low
High
0.32x
300
45
7.0
14.5
90
36.3
5.7
16
98
36
5.7
12
75
0.5x
200
28
4.5
23
140
23.2
3.7
24
153
23.1
3.7
19
116
0.63x
155
22.4
3.5
29
176
18.4
2.9
31
193
18.3
2.9
24
148
0.75x
133
19
3.0
34
210
15.5
2.4
36
230
15.3
2.4
28
179
1.0x
110
14.2
2.3
45
280
11.6
1.8
49
306
11.5
1.8
37
239
1.6x
55
8.9
1.4
73
448
7.3
1.1
78
489
7.2
1.2
60
358
2.0x
33
7.1
1.1
91
560
5.8
0.9
97
612
5.7
0.9
75
478
Achromatic
Planar
Working
Objective Distance
Horizontal Field
of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.63
15.72
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.63
15.75
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.63
15.75
Low
High
489
0.5x
71
27.3
1.1
24
575
21.9
0.88
26
620
22
0.88
20
1.0x
60
13.6
0.55
47
1150
10.9
0.44
51
1250
11
0.44
39
977
1.6x
30
8.5
0.34
75
1840
6.8
0.27
81
2000
6.9
0.27
62
1590
2.0x
20
6.8
0.28
94
2290
5.5
0.23
102
2500
5.6
0.22
77
1950
Achromatic
Working
Planar
Distance
Objective
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.75
13.5
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.75
13.5
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.75
13.5
Low
High
391
0.5x
71
24
1.3
27
490
19.3
1.04
29
529
19.4
1.1
22
1.0x
60
12
0.63
54
1020
9.6
0.51
58
1100
9.7
0.51
44
843
1.6x
30
7.5
0.39
86
1650
6.0
0.31
93
1780
6.1
0.32
70
1344
2.0x
20
6
0.32
108
2010
4.8
0.26
116
2170
4.9
0.25
88
1720
Achromatic Working
Objective Distance
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.67
5
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.67
5
Low
High
Horizontal
Field of View
Low
High
Magnification
0.67
5
Low
High
0.7x
150
32.6
4.3
20
150
26.6
3.5
21
157
25.5
3.5
17
123
1.5x
61
15.2
2
43
323
12.4
1.65
45
338
12
1.64
36
262
2x
43
11.4
1.5
57
431
9.3
1.25
60
450
9.2
1.2
47
358
Coarse/Fine Focus Drive
Objective
C-Mount adaptor
Transmitted light XY-stage
365nm LED UV light Source
35x
400-700nm LED Vis light Source
350x
Darkfield Ringlight
Supplied with choice of objective
700x
Working
Distance
Horizontal
Field of View
Magnification
35
700
Low
High
1.05
41
388
0.88
0.09
463
4520
0.44
0.04
925
10200
Low
High
34
9.8
10.6
3.4
DVM Integrated Camera
- 2 MP colour camera
- Sensor, 1/1.8" CCD
- Resolution, 1624x1234
- Cell size, 4.4µm
+
VSC6000/HS
with
30” Monitor
Head Office & UK Sales Office:
Foster + Freeman Ltd
Vale Park, Evesham,
Worcestershire, WR11 1TD UK
+44(0)1386 768050
+44(0)1386 765351
sales@fosterfreeman.com
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