The BWHC2-4K series cameras are intended for acquisition of digital images and videos from stereo microscopes, biological microscopes and other optical microscopes, or online interactive teaching. The cameras are equipped with HDMI, USB2.0, WIFI and network output. The basic characteristics are listed as below: l Sony Exmor/STARVIS back-illuminated CMOS sensor l 4K HDMI/ NETWORK/ USB multiple video outputs l 4K/1080P auto switching according to monitor resolution l SD card/USB flash drive for captured image and video storage, support local preview and playback l Embedded XCamView for the control of the camera and image processing l Excellent ISP with local tone mapping and 3D denoising l ImageView software for PC l iOS/Android applications for smart phones or tabletsFigure 3-1 BWHC2-4K Series Camera Packing Information
| Standard Packing List | |||
| A | Gift box : L:25.5cm W:17.0cm H:9.0cm (1pcs, 1.57Kg/ box) | ||
| B | BWHC2-4K Camera (One of the two models) | ||
| C | Power Adapter: Input: AC 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz, Output: DC 12V 1A American standard: Model: POWER-U-12V1A(MSA-C1000IC12.0-12W-US): UL/CE/FCC European standard: Model: POWER-E-12V1A(MSA-C10001C12.0-12W-DE): UL/CE/FCC EMI standard: FCC Part 15 Subpart B EMS standard: EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6 | ||
| D | USB Mouse | ||
| E | HDMI Cable | ||
| F | USB2.0 A male to A male gold-plated connectors cable /2.0m | ||
| G | CD (Driver & utilities software, Ø12cm), we also can supply USB flash drive to replace CD | ||
| Optional Accessory | |||
| H | SD Card(16G or above; Speed: class 10) | ||
| I | Adjustable lens adapter | C-Mount to Dia.23.2mm Eyepiece Tube (Please choose 1 of them for your microscope) | BCN2A-0.37× BCN2A-0.5× BCN2A-0.75× BCN2A-1× |
| J | Fixed lens adapter | C-Mount to Dia.23.2mm Eyepiece Tube (Please choose 1 of them for your microscope) | BCN2F-0.37× BCN2F-0.5× BCN2F-0.75× BCN2F-1× |
| Note: For K and L optional items, please specify your camera type (C-mount, microscope camera or telescope camera), our engineer will help you to determine the right microscope or telescope camera adapter for your application; | |||
| K | 108015(Dia.23.2mm to 30.0mm Ring)/Adapter rings for 30mm eyepiece tube | ||
| L | 108016(Dia.23.2mm to 30.5mm Ring)/ Adapter rings for 30.5mm eyepiece tube | ||
| M | Calibration kit | 106011/TS-M1(X=0.01mm/100Div.); 106012/TS-M2(X,Y=0.01mm/100Div.); 106013/TS-M7(X=0.01mm/100Div., 0.10mm/100Div.) | |
| N | USB flash drive | ||
| O | USB WLAN adapter | ||
| P | Ethernet cable | ||
| Order Code | Sensor & Size(mm) | Pixel(μm) | G Sensitivity/ Dark Signal | FPS/Resolution | Binning | Exposure(ms) |
| BWHC2-4K8MPA | Sony IMX334(C) 1/1.8"(7.68x4.32) | 2.0x2.0 | 505mv with 1/30s 0.1mv with 1/30s | 30@3840*2160(HDMI) 30@3840*2160(NETWORK) 30@3840*2160(USB) | 1x1 | 0.04~1000 |
| BWHC2-4K8MPB | Sony IMX485(C) 1/1.2"(11.14x6.26) | 2.9x2.9 | 2188mv with 1/30s 0.39mv with 1/30s | 30@3840*2160(HDMI) 30@3840*2160(NETWORK) 30@3840*2160(USB) | 1x1 | 0.04~1000 |
Available Ports on the Back Panel of the Camera Body
| Interface or Button | Function Description | |
| USB Mouse | Connect USB mouse for easy operation with embedded XCamView software | |
| USB2.0 | Connect USB flash drive to save pictures and videosConnect 5G WLAN module to transfer video wirelessly in real time(WIFI) | |
| USB Video | Connect PC or other host device to realize video image transmission | |
| HDMI | Comply with HDMI1.4 standard. 4K/1080P format video output and supporting automatic switch between 4K and 1080P format according to the connected monitors | |
| LAN | LAN port to connect router and switch to transfer video | |
| SD | Comply with SDIO3.0 standard and SD card could be inserted for video and images saving | |
| ON/OFF | Power switch | |
| LED | LED status indicator | |
| DC12V | Power adapter connection (12V/1A) | |
| Video Output Interface | Function Description | |
| HDMI Interface | Comply with HDMI1.4 standard30fps@4K or 30fps@1080P | |
| LAN Interface | support real time resolution switching(4K/1080P/720P)H264 encoded video DHCP configuration or manual configuration Unicast/multicast configuration | |
| WLAN Interface | Connecting 5G WLAN adapter (USB2.0 slot) in AP/STA mode | |
| USB Video Interface | Connecting USB Video port of PC for video transferMJPEG format video | |
| Other Function | Function Description | |
| Video Saving | Video format: 8MP(3840*2160) H264/H265 encoded MP4 fileVideo saving frame rate: 30fps | |
| Image Capture | 8MP (3840*2160) JPEG/TIFF image in SD card or USB flash drive | |
| Measurement Saving | Measurement information saved in different layer with image contentMeasurement information is saved together with image content in burn in mode | |
| ISP | Exposure(Automatic / Manual Exposure) / Gain, White Balance(Manual / Automatic / ROI Mode), Sharpening, 3D Denoise, Saturation Adjustment, Contrast Adjustment, Brightness Adjustment, Gamma Adjustment, Color to Gray, 50HZ/60HZ Anti-flicker Function | |
| Image Operation | Zoom In/Zoom Out (Up to 10X), Mirror/Flip, Freeze, Cross Line, Compare (Comparison between real time video and images in SD card or USB flash drive), Embedded Files Browser, Video Playback, Measurement Function | |
| Embedded RTC(Optional) | To support accurate time on board | |
| Restore Factory Settings | Restore camera parameters to its factory status | |
| Multiple Language Support | English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Thailand / French / German / Japanese / Italian / Russian | |
| Software Environment under LAN/WLAN/USB Video Output | ||
| White Balance | Auto White Balance | |
| Color Technique | Ultra-Fine Color Engine | |
| Capture/Control SDK | Windows/Linux/macOS/Android Multiple Platform SDK (Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc) | |
| Recording System | Still Picture or Movie | |
| Operating System | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 /10/11 (32 & 64 bit)OSx(Mac OS X) Linux | |
| PC Requirements | CPU: Equal to Intel Core2 2.8GHz or Higher | |
| Memory: 4GB or More | ||
| Ethernet Port: RJ45 Ethernet Port | ||
| Display:19” or Larger | ||
| CD-ROM | ||
| Operating Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature (in Centidegree) | -10°~ 50° | |
| Storage Temperature (in Centidegree) | -20°~ 60° | |
| Operating Humidity | 30~80%RH | |
| Storage Humidity | 10~60%RH | |
| Power Supply | DC 12V/1A Adapter | |
Cucurbit Stem.L.S. Captured with BWHC2-4K8MPA
Two Year Tilia Stem.C.S. Captured with BWHC2-4K8MPA
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium.Sec. Captured with BWHC2-4K8MPA
Circuit Board Captured with BWHC2-4K8MPA