Bodelin technologies ProScope Mobile User manual
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Instruction Manual
Contents
Components Name and Function........... 3
Preparation before use......................... 4
Model: ProScope Mobile
Using the ProScope Mobile................ 5~7
Removing and Installing a Lens............ 9
Maintenance.................................... 10
FAQ and Troubleshooting................... 11
Wi-Fi handheld microscope for use with the Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.*
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Specifications................................... 12
Image Adjustments............................ 8
FCC Statement................................... 2
**Important: The ProScope
Mobile only works on Apple
iOS devices including iPhone,
iPad and iPod touch. This
device DOES NOT WORK with
Mac or PC computers.
v1.3.1
!FCC Statement
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY
NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
!Components Name and Function
Name Function
1 Lens Cone Focusing Position
2 Light Switch For Illumination
3 Lens Release Button Unlocks Lens for Removal
4 LED Indicator Indicates power is ON
5 Tripod Mount Connect to ProScope stand or any standard tripod
6 Camera Button Still picture capture or freeze
7 Battery Cover For battery access and installation
8 Power Switch Main Power Switch
1. Lens Cone
2. Light Switch
3. Lens Release Button
4. LED indicator
5. Tripod Mount
6. Camera Button
7. Battery Cover
8. Power Switch
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!Preparation before use
Slide off the battery cover and insert (3) AA batteries.
Battery cover removed. Insert (3) AA batteries paying attention to
the polarity. You may use alkaline or Ni-MH.
Do not mix battery types or mix new
batteries with old batteries. Rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries are recommended for most
economical use.
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!Using the ProScope Mobile
iPhone / iPod touch / iPad configuration
Slide the power switch to the ON position, the LED indicator will
light up.
Note - When the battery voltage decreases, the power source is cut
off and the LED will go out. When this happens, please install fresh
(or freshly charged) batteries for continued use.
To configure your Wi-Fi network settings for use with the
ProScope Mobile camera, follow these steps.
1. On your device, choose Settings.
2. Turn Wi-Fi ON.
3. Select AirMicro from the wireless network menu.
Every ProScope Mobile unit can be different, in this example the
wireless network name is AirMicro119.
Turning the Power ON
From your device or from a computer which is synced to your
device, please visit the Apple iTunes App Store and download
the FREE ProScope Mobile app.
For iPhone and iPod touch - the app is called AirMicro.
For iPad - the app is called AirMicroPad.
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* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
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4. Configure the AirMicro network. Click on the arrow on the
AirMicro network which opens a new screen. Click on the
Static tab then click on the IP Address field and input the
following:
192.168.(3 digit AirMicro network number).(user selectable
value between 2-254 which represents a unique IP address for
this device.)
In this example the IP Address is 192.168.119.100
Input Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Note - if your AirMicro network number contains a leading zero
(or zeros), the zero should be dropped in the IP address. For
example AirMicro055 will have an IP address of
192.168.55.100
5. Press the Home button on your device to exit Settings.
Using the ProScope Mobile
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AirMicro / AirMicroPad App operation
Using the ProScope Mobile
With the ProScope Mobile camera ON and your AirMicro
network configured correctly, launch the AirMicro (or
AirMicroPad) app on your device.
When the AirMicro app is first launched, it will try to find
your ProScope Mobile camera. If it does not find your
camera, the searching screen will appear until it finds
the camera. Note - if the searching screen persists,
check to make sure your AirMicro network is the active
Wi-Fi network selected.
After the ProScope Mobile camera is found, it will start
displaying a live image.
Capture: To capture a still image, tap the
LiveView-Capture icon in the lower right
hand corner of the screen. OR, press the
Camera Button on the ProScope Mobile.
Captured still images are stored in the
Photos library on your device.
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Camera Button
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Adjusting the White Balance
Image Adjustments
The ProScope Mobile has an adjustable White Balance. This adjustment is very subtle but can slightly
improve the color balance of the viewed subject. To adjust the white balance, follow these steps.
1. Power ON the ProScope Mobile and turn on the LEDs.
2. Launch the AirMicro app.
3. Press the ProScope lens in touch view to a white sheet of paper.
4. Press and hold the Camera Button until the LED indicator begins flashing. Release the Camera Button
after the desired white balance is achieved. The white balance setting is now stored even when the Power
Switch is turned OFF.
Note - if the Camera Button function is ON in the AirMicro app, a picture will be captured before white balance
adjustment will begin.
Changing the Camera Resolution
Initializing Factory Settings
The default resolution of the ProScope Mobile is QVGA (320X240) but can be changed to VGA (640X480).
To toggle between QVGA and VGA, do the following...
With the main Power Switch in the OFF position, press and hold the Camera Button while turning the
Power Switch ON. As soon as you see the LED indicator flash, press the Camera Button again to switch
between QVGA and VGA resolutions.
If the LED indicator quickly flashes once before turning solid, you'll know you have selected QVGA, or if it
flashes twice you'll know you have selected VGA.
Note - selecting VGA resolution will result in a slower frame rate but a higher resolution image.
With the main Power Switch in the OFF position, press and hold the Camera Button while turning the
Power Switch ON. Keep holding the Camera Button for several seconds until the LED indicator flashes for
several seconds and then turns solid, then release. The factory settings have been reset.
Note - White Balance and camera resolution are the only parameters that get reset. These two parameters can also
be easily changed in standard operation of the ProScope Mobile camera.
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!Removing and Installing a Lens
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Removing a Lens
To remove a lens, press the Lens
Release Button while turning the base
of the lens counter clockwise. When
the hash mark on the lens and the
hash mark on the ProScope Mobile
body line up, you can then gently pull
the lens straight up and off.
Installing a Lens
To install a lens, line up the hash
mark on the lens and the hash mark
on the ProScope Mobile body, then
press down gently until the lens is
seated. Turn the base of the lens
gently clockwise until the lens locks
into position, you will hear a click.
Do not force.
Note - Additional info and videos can be found on the web at:
http://www.bodelin.com/proscopehr/how_it_works/
!Maintenance
10
Cleaning the Imager
To clean any dirt or debris that might collect on the
imager, remove the lens and use compressed air to
blow off any particles.
If further cleaning is required, a cotton swab or
microfiber cloth lightly dampened with a 50/50
solution of isopropyl alcohol and water can be used
to wipe away any particles stuck to the glass cover of
the imager. You can use a cotton swab or microfiber
cloth but do not use paper. Wipe only in one direction
so the debris is swept off the imager rather than just
moved around.
Finish with a light blast of compressed air to remove
any loosened particles.
Cleaning a Lens
To clean a lens, use compressed air to blow off any
particles from the inner lens assembly.
If the lens cone needs to be cleaned, a microfiber
cloth lightly dampened with water can be used to
wipe down the outside plastic.
You may also use isopropyl alcohol to clean the
outside plastic cone but be sure to use a 50/50
alcohol/water solution to avoid plastic discoloration.
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