BHC4-4K8MPA Digital Microscope Camera(IMX334 Sensor, 4K, 8.3MP)
Introduction
The BHC4-4K series camera is intended to be used for the acquisition of digital images from the stereo microscope and biological microscope.
Details
Overview
Packaging & Delivery
Packaging Details:Strong Carton with Polyfoam Protection
Port:Beijing
Lead Time:Within 1-2 Weeks after Receiving Payment
Introduction
The BHC4-4K series camera is intended to be used for the acquisition of digital images from the stereo microscope and biological microscope. The basic characteristic is listed as below:
- Back illuminated CMOS sensor
- 4K HDMI/USB multiple video outputs
- 4K/1080P auto switching according to the display resolution
- SD card for the captured image and video storage
- Embedded XCamView for the control of the camera
- With strong ISP and other related processing functions
- ImageView software for PC
- ImageView software for MAC
Application Configurations
You can use the BHC4-4K series camera in two different ways. Each application requires different hardware environment.
1. Camera Working Standalone with Built-in XCamView Software
For this application, apart from the microscope, the user only needs an BHC4-4K series camera, an HDMI display, an HDMI cable, an SD card, a USB mouse and a power adapter that come with the camera. The steps to start the camera are listed as below:
- Connect the camera to a HDMI display using the HDMI cable;
- Insert the supplied USB mouse to the camera’s USB port;
- Insert the supplied SD card into the BHC4-4K series camera SD card slot;
- Connect power adapter to the camera and switch it on;
Switch on the display and view the video in the XCamView software. Move the mouse to the left, top or bottom of the XCamView UI, different control panel or UI will pop up and users could operate with the mouse at ease.
2. Connecting camera to the PC with USB port
For Windows user (Windows XP (32bit), Windows 7/8/10 (32/64 bit) ), please use ImageView.
For macOS and Linux user (macOS 10.10 or above or Linux distributions with kernel 2.6.27 or higher), please use ImageView.
The steps to start the camera are listed below:
- Install the ImageView on your PC;
- Connect power adapter to the camera and switch it on. After starting the camera, plug one end of the USB cable into the USB 2.0 port of the BHC4-4K series camera, and plug the other end into the USB port of the PC;
- Open ImageView The BHC4-4K series camera will be recognized automatically by software. In ImageView software, select the corresponding BHC4-4K series camera by clicking the camera name in the camera list.
Note:
When the USB cable and the mouse are plugged into the camera at the same time, the USB cable is preferred and the mouse is not available; when the USB cable is unplugged, the mouse can be used normally.
Specification
Camera’s Datasheet
Order Code |
Sensor & Size(mm) |
Pixel(μm) |
G Sensitivity |
FPS/Resolution |
Binning |
Exposure(ms) |
BHC4-4K8MPA |
IMX334(C) 1/1.8″(7.68×4.32) |
2.0×2.0 |
505mv with 1/30s 0.1mv with 1/30s |
30@3840*2160(HDMI) 20@3840*2160(USB) |
1×1 |
0.04~1000 |
BHC4-4K8MPB |
IMX485(C) 1/1.2″(11.14×6.26) |
2.9×2.9 |
2188mv with 1/30s 0.39mv with 1/30s |
30@3840*2160(HDMI) 20@3840*2160(USB) |
1×1 |
0.04~1000 |
C: Color; M: Monochrome;
Available Ports on the Back of the Camera Body
Interface |
Function Description |
USB Mouse |
Connect USB mouse for easy operation with embedded XCamView software; |
USB Video |
Connect PC or other host device to realize video image transmission; |
HDMI |
Comply with HDMI1.4 standard. 4K or 1080P format video output for standard monitor; |
DC12V |
Power adapter connection (12V/1A); |
SD |
Comply with SDIO3.0 standard and SD card could be inserted for video and images storage; |
LED |
LED status indicator; |
ON/OFF |
Power switch; |
Camera Function Description
Video Output
Video Output Interface |
Function Description |
HDMI Interface |
Comply with HDMI1.4 standard; 30fps@4K or 30fps@1080P; |
USB Video Interface |
Connecting USB port of PC for video transfer; MJPEG format video; |
Image Capture and Video Saving in SD Card
Function Name |
Function Description |
Video Saving |
Video format: 8M(3840*2160) H264/H265 encoded MP4 file; Video saving frame rate: 30fps; |
Image Capture |
8M (3840*2160) JPEG/TIFF image in SD card ; |
Measurement Saving |
Measurement information saved in layer mode with image content; Measurement information is saved together with image content in burn in mode. |
ISP Function
Function Name |
Function Description |
Exposure / Gain |
Automatic / Manual Exposure |
White Balance |
Manual / Automatic / ROI Mode |
Sharpening |
Supported |
3D Denoise |
Supported |
Saturation Adjustment |
Supported |
Contrast Adjustment |
Supported |
Brightness Adjustment |
Supported |
Gamma Adjustment |
Supported |
50HZ/60HZ Anti-flicker Function |
Supported |
Image Operation Function
Function Name |
Function Description |
Zoom In/Zoom Out |
Up to 10X |
Mirror/Flip |
Supported |
Freeze |
Supported |
Cross Line |
Supported |
Overlay |
Supported |
Embedded Files Browser |
Supported |
Video Playback |
Supported |
Measurement Function |
Supported |
Other Functions
Function Name |
Function Description |
Embedded RTC(Optional) |
To support accurate time on board |
Restore Factory Settings |
Supported |
Multiple Language Support |
English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Thai / French / German / Japanese / Italian / Russian |
Packing Information
Standard Packing List |
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A |
Gift box: L:25.5cm W:17.0cm H:9.0cm (1pcs,1.43kg/ box) |
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B |
BHC4-4K series camera |
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C |
Power Adapter: Input: AC 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz, Output: DC 12V 1A American standard: Model: GS12U12-P1I 12W/12V/1A: UL/CUL/BSMI/CB/FCC EMI Standard: EN55022, EN61204-3, EN61000-3-2,-3, FCC Part 152 class B, BSMI CNS14338 EMS Standard: EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11, EN61204-3, Class A Light Industry Standard |
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European standard: Model:GS12E12-P1I 12W/12V/1A; TUV(GS)/CB/CE/ROHS EMI Standard: EN55022,EN61204-3, EN61000-3-2,-3, FCC Part 152 class B, BSMI CNS14338 EMS Standard: EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11 ,EN61204-3,Class A Light Industry Standard |
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D |
USB Mouse |
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E |
USB2.0 A male to A male gold-plated connectors cable /2.0m |
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F |
HDMI cable |
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G |
CD (Driver & utilities software, Ø12cm) |
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Optional Accessory |
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H |
SD card(16G or above; Speed: class 10) |
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I |
Adjustable lens adapter |
C-Mount to Dia.23.2mm eyepiece tube |
108001/AMA037 |
J |
Fixed lens adapter |
C-Mount to Dia.23.2mm eyepiece tube |
108005/FMA037 |
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; |
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K |
108015(Dia.23.2mm to 30.0mm Ring)/Adapter rings for 30mm eyepiece tube |
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L |
108016(Dia.23.2mm to 30.5mm Ring)/ Adapter rings for 30.5mm eyepiece tube |
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M |
Calibration kit |
106011/TS-M1(X=0.01mm/100Div.); |