Olympus DSX510, DSX510i User Manual

Discover Another Dimension

Digital Microscope

DSX510/DSX510i

DSX510 DSX510i

For All Conventional Microscope Users,
This Is an Olympus Proposal for
the Next Generation of Microscopes.

DSX510i

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High-resolution

Digital Microscope

Olympus introduced the world to a new dimension in industrial microscopy with the DSX

Series digital microscope system. Today, with the unique combination of time-tested Olympus

optics and today’s newest digital imaging technology, the Olympus DSX Series sets a new

standard in industrial microscopes.The Olympus DSX Series digital microscopes allow even

fi rst-time users to immediately produce superior images and highly reliable results, thanks to

even more advanced features and an even simpler interface. No matter how big the challenge,

DSX delivers the solution.

DSX510

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High-resolution

Digital Microscope

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The DSX510 Provides Observation, Image Capturing,
Measurement, and Sharing — All in One.

Effi cient Observation

Thanks to higher-quality optics and more advanced digital technology, the

DSX510 delivers effi cient observation, intuitive magnifying operation, a variety

of observation methods, and reproducibility.

Easy Image Capturing

Various image capturing methods provide easy, intuitive operation — as simple

as using a smartphone or tablet. Options include EFI and 3D imaging, wide

area image capturing, movie capturing, and programmed image capturing.

Accurate Measurement

Live, 2D, and 3D measurement options are backed by guaranteed accuracy

and repeatability, automatic calibration, and reproducibility self-check.

Measurement can also be automated with a simple wizard function.

Easy Sharing

A well-designed reporting system allows easy sharing of measurement and

analysis results. Reports can be created with one click, then exported to a

variety of formats.

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Effi cient Observation

More to See. Easier to Use.

Made possible by the unique combination of Olympus optics and today’s newest digital imaging

technology, the DSX510 digital microscope is the culmination of a long history of superior

engineering, design, and manufacturing. The microscope minimizes glare, delivers accurate

color reproduction, and eliminates fl are and distortion. Every sample is reproduced with such

accuracy that it’s simply stunning, and stunningly simple. Take a closer look at the DSX510, and

see what other digital microscopes cannot.

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Technology that Reveals What Couldn’t Be Seen Before

High NA — Low-Aberration Field Lenses

With lenses that have higher NA and lower aberration than
current digital microscopes, plus improved evenness of light
intensity, the DSX510 series of digital microscopes offer high
resolution equal to the very best light microscopes. DSX510
lenses deliver the longest working distance in the class, and
enables observance of highly uneven samples as well.

*Comparison of lens performance at similar magnifi cation

LED Illumination: Picture-Perfect
Inspection, Reduced Energy

With the advanced LED illumination of DSX510, color does not
change with the LED’s intensity, minimizing the need for white
balancing, which is required with conventional light sources. This
not only ensures accurate observation, but also helps reduce
operating costs. Long LED working life makes the instruments
virtually maintenance-free.

High-Resolution 18MP Images
Reproduced with High-Performance
CCD*

Olympus’s high-performance CCD is the engine that shows
exactly what our high-quality optics reveal. Our image shift
function ensures high fi delity with fi ne detail processing, so clarity
extends from corner to corner. Features include a Full HD camera
and HDR digital processing.

*4800 x 3600 pixels, 3CCD mode conversion triples the pixel count

IC chip (Objective lens NA 0.4)

Bainite (Objective lens NA 0.4)

IC chip (Objective lens NA 0.8)

Bainite (Objective lens NA 0.8)

High-performance CCD

Glossy paper

Glossy paper (HDR)

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Zoom Optics Cover a Wide Range of Magnifi cation

Optical Zoom: Get Closer to the Sample

Change the magnifi cation to fi t requirements — the DSX510 offers
optical zoom of up to 13X and digital zoom of up to 30X.
A single optical lens can cover the typical magnifi cation range of
conventional light microscopes.

Nosepiece

Two lenses can be mounted at once for an even greater
magnifi cation range (70X to 9000X maximum range). When
switching lenses, the DSX510 automatically adjusts magnifi cation
so the viewing area size remains the same.

Macro Map: Always Know the Location

As zoom magnifi cation is adjusted to a higher level, the area seen
at one time is reduced — Macro map automatically records a full
fi eld-of-view image in a separate macro window. On this full fi eld
image, location on the sample is noted and updated while moving
along the sample. If using the panorama function, it will also be
displayed in a macro window to provide the same convenience
on an even larger area.

Macro map:
Always know the location

Zoom in on the sample

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A Variety of Observation Methods, Freely Usable

Quickly and Easily Acquire the Images Required for Observation

Ideal for any industrial microscopic observation method, the DSX510 offers a variety of observation modes that deliver the high­resolution images users expect from high-end optics.

BF

Brightfield observation —
the most common microscopic
observation method.

DF

Darkfield observation —
the best way to identify
defects. Illuminate images
from the side to emphasize
imperfections.

MIX (BF + DF)

Use BF and DF at the same
time, combining the best of BF
ease of observation with the
specific emphasis of DF defect
observation.

DIC

Differential Interference
Contrast observation —
ideal for inspecting uneven
surfaces or nanometer-level
imperfections.

PO

Polarized light observation —
a valuable technique for
eliminating glare on substrates.
Allows surfaces characteristics
to be accurately displayed.

Choose the Observation Method with One Easy Click

With virtually every industrial observation method just a click
away, the DSX510 makes it easy to choose the right one for the
task at hand. No complicated adjustments needed — simply
choose between modes (brightfi eld, darkfi eld, MIX [BF + DF],
Differential Interference Contrast, polarized light) and start
creating high-end images that meet precise demands.

A click of a button delivers the required image on screen

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Advanced Image Processing

HDR: High-Defi nition Visuals Beyond
the Human Eye

Sample appearance can vary depending on quality of material,
surface conditions, or illumination methods. One of a variety of
observation methods made possible by the advanced digital
technology of DSX510, the HDR (High Dynamic Range) function,
combines several images taken at different exposures to
accurately correct brightness differences on the sample surface,
delivering a more consistently accurate sample rendition. HDR
provides high-fi delity images that show not only textures but also
fl aws and defects that were previously undetectable. Glare can
also be reduced for more comfortable observation.

(HDR)Anisotropic conductive fi lm (ACF) on

the LCD pattern (Normal)

WiDER: Easy Inspection of Samples
with High Refl ectance Difference

If a non-refl ective image area cannot be seen, merely increasing
illumination power is often not enough, as glare can occur. The
DSX510 eliminates this issue with WiDER, a proprietary image
processing system that takes care of high-contrast problems
with one click. No blackouts. No glare.

A click removes problems caused by different contrast by materials

Color Enhancement: See Only What’s
Required

Option

Fast HDR Mode

With a higher refresh rate than normal HDR, fast HDR provides
smooth imaging even when moving the stage or focusing the
sample.

Fine HDR Mode

Fine HDR delivers better image quality with less noise. This is
achieved by gathering more data than standard HDR.

The color enhancement feature of DSX510 allows color to be
placed where it is needed while leaving the rest of the image in
black-and-white, making it much easier to locate defects. Ideal
for focusing on one particular defect.

Inspection is easier when you can highlight possible defects or contamination for
inspection

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Anyone Can Make Observations in Optimum Conditions

Best Image Function Ensures Optimal Performance from Any Operator

Operate the system by simply choosing the image that works best — the DSX510 will set all the necessary parameters to achieve that
image. The Best image function ensures optimal images, whether looking for defects, uneven surfaces, or foreign objects. With Best
image, anyone can operate the system — beginner to expert — and it can be customized for each operator.

Best image

Repeatability: Easily Recall Any Inspection (Observation) Setting

The mechanisms of DSX510 fully digitalized so that every image taken or saved has the conditions it was taken under recorded with
the image. If an image is captured with the DSX510, the operator can retrieve the conditions of capture from the image data with one
click, enabling additional observations under the same conditions and settings.

Operator A

Operator B

Ferrite (Martensite)

DSX enables image data to be saved together
with the conditions under which it was captured

Operator A

Operator B

The obtained image will be the same
every time without being infl uenced by
the operator or the operating method

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