A submersible holographic microscope
for real-time, in-situ water monitoring.
Now capable of imaging at speeds
of up to 8 knots.
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Overview
The Submersible Microscope allows you to quickly and easily observe micro-organisms and particles up to a depth of 5 kilometres (in custom models).
Applications
Benefits
Pulsed Laser
User control of laser pulse, with duration to 500 nanoseconds, holograms now capture rapid (4 m/s) movements, and has been tested at tow speeds of 8 knots
Real-time
Real-time in-situ observation of particles and micro-organisms in all aquatic environments
Portable
Lightweight, easy to deploy, rugged
High Flow Capabilities
Can be towed at 8 knots (4 m/s), stationed in rivers
Low maintenance
Easy to clean with no pump or tubes, making biofouling less of an issue
Fast Tracking
Up to 22 images per second to capture tracking dynamics of fast moving objects
Save Time
Real-time hologram reconstruction with our patented algorithm available in all our software
Go Deeper
Pressure rated for 0-500m, with a cable depth of 100m. Up to 5000 meters in custom models
Specifications
System
Measurement technique:
Digital inline holographic microscopy in transmission
Image types:
Intensity, amplitude, and phase images – including Quantitative Phase
Light source:
Single source of 405 nm
Size:
92 mm x 351 mm
Weight in air (water):
2.6 kg (0.5 kg)
Camera:
Computer controlled 2048 x 2048 pixel, 8 bits monochrome, 22 fps
Computer:
PC with Intel Core 5, Nvidia GTX or better graphics accelerator card
Data transfer:
Gigabit ethernet port required in the host computer
Software:
Swordfish, Octopus, Stingray software
Operating system:
Windows 7 64-bit or later
Performance
Optical resolution:
1.5 μm
Recognition resolution:
20 μm
Field of view:
Up to 4.2 mm
Flow chamber space:
15 mm
Spatial sampling:
2048 x 2048 pixels (hologram)
Image acquisition rate:
Real-time imaging: 22 fps (2048 x 2048)
Imaged object size:
From 2 μm to 2 mm recommended
Power Requirement
120/240 VAC
12 VDC adapter (supplied)
5 watt max power consumption