Opto-digital Microscope

DSX500i

Discover another dimension

Opto-digital Micr

When You Need to See a New Dimension,

Olympus Provides the Answer

The DSX500i opto-digital microscope is the new standard for industrial microscopes.
Born of Olympus leading-edge opto-digital technology, this instrument offers superior
operating simplicity and a high level of reliability. Any operator, regardless of experience,
can use the Olympus DSX500i for a complete inspection and accurate metallurgy analysis
every time.

Superb Operating Simplicity

Absolute Performance Reliability

oscope DSX500i
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The DSX500i Offers a New World of Observation and Analysis

Various Observation Methods with Simple Operation.

Quickly Acquire the Image You Need for Observation

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The DSX500i can be used for any inverted metallographic microscopic method. Also, a new observation
method called MIX, which can combine bright-eld and dark-eld observation. Now pressing a single button
changes the image on screen, and you acquire the high-resolution images expected of high-end optical
microscopes.

BF
Bright-field observation.
The most common
method with optical
microscopes.

DF
Dark-field observation.
Illuminate from the side
to emphasise imperfections. Best method for
identifying defects.

MIX (BF+DF)
Use bright-field (BF) and
dark-field (DF) observation
methods at the same
time, a mix of BF ease of
observation and DF ease
of detection.

DIC
Differential Interference
Contrast observation.
The method to use when
inspecting uneven
surfaces or nanometre
level imperfections.

PO
Simple polarised light
observation. It is a valuable
technique for observing
surface with polarised
characteristics, such as
polished metal.

Image Clarity Exceeds the Naked Eye, with Superb High-Definition Surface Images
In addition to advanced optics, use of digital capabilities such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) or WiDER
enhances hard-to-see microscopic textures as well as samples prone to glare.

HDR image

Panoramic Images Allow You to Image Beyond the Field of View

Panoramic photos let you easily capture areas beyond the standard eld of view. The images are automatically combined into an on-screen image that shows a very broad eld in high denition. 2D and EFI can be
combined.

Panoramic image

Surfaces Are Shown Clearly and in Focus, Even at Different Heights

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Extended Focal Image (EFI) the DSX500i maintains focus across the entire sample surface area, even if the
materials structure or etching is uneven.

Even level differences on polished

surfaces remain in focus in the
screen image.

A Huge Variety of Measurement Capabilities Are Standard on the DSX500i,

So All Your Measurement Objectives Are Met
All the measurement items possible with an inverted metallographic are standard features on the DSX500i,
so it is easy to obtain measurement results. Grain size and cast-iron analyses can also be accomplished with
Olympus image analysis software OLYMPUS Stream.

Geometric measurement

Easy-to-Use and Customisable Report Function

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One click sets the report function in motion to record and create a report of the images and measurement
results. Reports can be customised for your application to greatly improve efciency.

A click can generate a report

Option

Report output

Expand Your DSXs Capabilities

Ease of operation and high reliability come standard with your DSX500i but Super HDR provides it with even
greater imaging performance.

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Superb Operating Simplicity

Memory metal

Advanced Mode
Provides the exibility and power advanced users need while retaining an intuitive and simple to use interface.

Tutorial Mode

Operator Mode

Even rst-time users can follow the suggestions of the system

and it will create the image that meets their needs.

This customisable mode is ideal for routine work as all

non-essential menus can be eliminated.

Three user-selectable modes Choose your mode that best fits your imaging and measurement needs

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Operating Simplicity that Guides Operators to

Optimum Output, Regardless of Their Experience

The DSX500i provides a new way to see. No need to look through eyepieces, everything you need is on the
screen. Operate the instrument with touch panel or mouse. Whats more, virtually anyone of any experience
level can use this new system efficiently. The screen guides the operator through the process, from inspection
to measurement to analysis to final report. Short, simple steps. Quick results.

Three User Modes Meet

Operator Experience Levels and Job Demands
Select Tutorial, Operator or Advanced Mode to best match
the experience of your operator and the job at hand. Operator
Mode can be customised to match operator experience or to
speed up routine work. The operators ID and password open
the application, and automatically sets the scope to the
operators preferred mode, observation, analysis, and measurement settings.

Macro Map: Always Know Where You Are

As you adjust the zoom magnication to a higher level the area
you can see at one time is reduced. The system automatically
records a full eld of view image in a separate macro window.
On this full eld image your location on the sample is noted and
updated as you move your sample. In addition, if you use the
panorama function it will be displayed in the macro window to
provide the same convenience on an even larger area.

New Touch Screen User Interface

In the past, operators had to make complicated adjustments
on their microscope to achieve their desired results; with the
DSX500i, its simple. Once the sample is in place, everything
is controlled by touch screen, computer mouse or joystick
inspection position, focus, zoom, illumination, and choice of
inspection methods. All controls are direct and easily
performed. In addition, auto-focus and auto-gain ensure illumination and focus are correct.

Macro map: Always know where you are

Optical Zoom Gets You Closer Your Sample

Change the magnication to t your needs with the DSX optical
zoom. You can also select specic magnications, such as
100x, 400x, etc., in order to meet industrial standards (ISO,
ASTM, DIN, JIS) for observing metallographic structures. The
DSX500i lens provides an optical zoom of 13x and digital zoom
of 30x.

Zoom in on your sample

GUI enables a direct and comfortable operation

Superb Operating Simplicity

Memory metal

Best image Just choose the image you want from the previews on the screen

Ferrite

HDR Enables high-definition inspection even in areas that have both high and low reflectance materials

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Operating Simplicity Lets Even an Inexperienced Operator

Observe Samples They Couldnt Before

The leading-edge digital technology of this microscope lets you see more than any other microscope can.
Before, only experts with years of experience could adjust microscopes to achieve optimum images. The
DSX500i allows any operator to do that with an easy to use interface. Now all it takes is a touch of the finger
to follow a few easy steps to achieve the ideal image for inspection or analysis.

Best Image Function Ensures Optimum

Microscope Performance
Now you can operate your system just by choosing the image
that works best for you, and the DSX500i will set the necessary parameters to achieve that image. That ensures the best
possible image, whether looking for defects, uneven surfaces,
or foreign objects. Anyone can operate the system, beginner
or expert, and it can be customised for each operator or
advanced user.

Change Observation Methods with One Click

With virtually every industrial observation method at hand, its
easy to choose the proper one for the current task. No complicated adjustments needed.

A click of a button gives you the image you want on screen

HDR Gives High-Definition Visuals that

Go beyond the Human Eye

MIX Observation Method Easily Detects

Defects and Imperfections

Samples may appear differently depending on the quality of

material, surface conditions, or illumination methods. The High
Dynamic Range (HDR) function on the DSX500i combines
several images taken at different exposures to very accurately
correct brightness differences on the sample surface. HDR
provides high-delity images that show not only textures but
also aws and defects that were undetectable before. Glare
can also be reduced for more comfortable observation.

MIX combines BF with DF LED illumination, something conventional microscopes cannot do. With bright-eld visibility and
added dark-eld detection capabilities, defects and imperfections can easily be detected.

WiDER Provides Easy Inspection of Samples

with High Reflectance Difference

BF

DF

If the non-reective area cannot be seen, merely increasing

the illumination power is often not enough, because glare can
occur. Olympus intelligent image processing technology eliminates these problems with WiDER, a proprietary system that
works effectively with live images, is ready to go at the click of
a button, and takes care of the high contrast problems in real
time. No blackouts. No glare.

MIX (BF+DF)

Superb Operating Simplicity

Panoramic photos Use the mouse or your finger to select the areas you want to see

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Simple Operation Lets You See

What You Couldnt See Before

The DSX500i requires no extensive knowledge or special techniques to show you exactly what you want to see.
By calling on leading-edge electronic technology, you can now see what was unclear or impossible before.

Panoramic Images Include Areas

beyond the Field of View

Colour Enhancement Feature Shows Only

What You Want to See

On the DSX500i there is no such thing as outside the eld of

view. Just move the observation position on the screen, and
the motorised stage will move the sample to that place. As
the stage moves, the system automatically stitches images
into a single large eld of view, in real time. Where conventional
microscopes reduce eld area with increases in magnication,
Panoramic View maintains the original eld while giving closeup clarity with 2D, extended focus or the combination.

Colour enhancement mode highlights the colour you want to

see and leaves the rest in monochrome, making it much easier
to nd defects.

Extended Focal Image (EFI) Allows You to View

an Uneven Sample in Focus across the Sample
For example, even the most carefully polished sample will
show different heights where different materials meet. With
conventional system at high magnication, such unevenness
is out of focus and indistinct. The DSX500i moves the focus
to the higher portion of the sample and creates an image of
the entire eld that is perfectly in focus.

With settings held in memory and easily

recalled, observations can be done in
repeatable conditions
The DSX500i offers a motorised stage so that it moves to
exactly where you specify, and acquire images (2D, EFI)
according to the conditions you set. The acquisition conditions,
including stage coordinates, observation method, etc. can be
saved in a le and recalled at any time. This means that any
operator can easily repeat any inspection and measurement.

Customisable Report Function Makes

Generating Reports Simple and Easy
With the DSX500i, you can perform an observation or measurement, and the system will automatically generate the
relevant reports.

A click can
generate a report

EFI image

Polished metal

Report output

Absolute Performance Reliability

Polished metal

User-friendly GUI Complete with traditional Olympus reliability

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Olympus Long Experience Gives DSX Microscopes

the Ability to See What Digital Microscopes Cannot

Olympus guarantees the reliability of all the DSX500i microscope because they are born of Olympus optical
and digital technology. Glare is minimised and colour reproduction is real. And to make sure of that, Olympus
uses the perfect combination of CCD chip and graphic board. The sample is reproduced with such accuracy
its like a new dimension.

High-Quality Optics Let You See Into

Another Dimension

High Resolution 18MP Images Reproduced

with a High-Performance CCD*

The DSX Series is the cumulation of Olympus long history of

superior engineering and design capabilities as well as proven
manufacturing quality. In the clear images produced by the
DSX500i opto-digital microscope, youll nd neither are nor
distortion, unheard of in other digital microscopes.

Olympus High-performance CCD is the engine that shows

exactly what our high-quality optics reveals. The image shift
function ensures high delity with ne detail processing, so
the clarity extends from corner to corner.

The optical technology and dedicated lenses

High-performance CCD

Dedicated DSX500i Field Lenses Make

High-Grade Image Dissection a Simple Matter

LED Illumination Gives Picture-Perfect

Inspection While Reducing Energy

These new 10x and 40x lenses were designed and manufactured for the DSX500i. They combine high NA and wide-eld
view as never before. Just zoom in and achieve extremely high
resolution. Whats more, you can
an
also use other standard Olympus
us
UIS2 lenses.

New LED illumination not only assures accurate observation,

but also provides low running costs. Most importantly, the colour does not change with the LEDs intensity thus minimising
tthe need for white balancing. And the long working life of the
LEDs means the instruments are virtually maintenance free.

*4800x3600 pixels, 3CCD mode conversion triples the pixel count

Absolute Performance Reliability

Basic measurements include distance between two points, polygonal curve, perpendicular,
distance between centers of circles, angle, area of a circle, free hand

Analysis functions include particle analysis and caliper measurement

A wide-range of measurement capability Provide you with the flexibility you need

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Cast iron

Noduler graphite

Precision Measurement with Absolute Reliability that

Cannot Be Matched by Conventional Digital Microscopes

The DSX500i shows Olympus dedication to accurate measurement with its telecentric optics and stabilised
frame design. The measurements are accurate and consistently repeatable.

Accuracy and Repeatability Guaranteed

The DSX500i provides precise and repeatable measurements.
The accuracy is traceable to national standard.
*Calibration by Olympus or dealer specialists necessary

National Institute of
Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
National Metrology Institute of Japan**

Vibration Compensation Perfects

the Observation/Measurement Environment
The DSX500i frame provides stability even at high magnification, and the anti-vibration function reduces additional
blur caused by vibration. This software ensures accurate
measurement.

JCSS AccreditedLaboratory 0044 Olympus Corporation

Quality Assurance Division Testing and Research Center**

Standard Scale for DSX500 Series

Without anti-vibration
compensation

DSX500/500i
**Differs according to national and regional statutes
Traceability diagram from a DSX500 series opto-digital microscope

Auto-Calibration Eliminates User Errors

Proper calibration is crucial to precise measurements, and
with the Olympus DSX500 series, any operator can calibrate
simply and accurately. This eliminates any differences that
occur when different operators calibrate.

With anti-vibration
compensation

Advanced Materials Analysis Capability Is

Available Through OLYMPUS Stream
Granularity analysis, cast iron analysis, non-ferrous metal
inclusions analysis, chart comparisonsvirtually every analysis
necessary in metallography evaluation can be done with
OLYMPUS Stream image analysis software*. At the touch of a
button, Olympus Stream software starts up and accesses all
the data in the DSX500i les, including basic calibration data,
and offers a diverse and exible workow that moves from
measurement to analysis to report production.
* Available as an option.

*Calibration sample is
required

Cast iron analysis

Grain sizing intercept

Grain sizing planimetric

Non-metallic inclusion analysis

Option

The Super HDR Option Provides Even Greater Imaging

Performance for Your DSX500i Microscope
Your DSX500i comes standard with ease of operation and high reliability beyond any other industrial
microscope. But if you need even more efficient observation, the super HDR option provides it.

Super HDR
User-selectable Fine and Fast HDR modes
As the SNR is higher, inuence of noise is lower to get a better image.
High

Fine HDR

SNR (Signal-to-noise ratio)

When you need higher image quality without sacricing

speed, Olympus offers our Super HDR software. This software offers two modes, in the fast mode, you have increased
frame speed while in ne mode you achieve ner denition
than the standard HDR mode.

(Higher quality image)

Fast HDR

Standard
HDR

(Fast live image)

Normal
image
High

Refresh rate*

* Refresh rate is the number of times a displays image is refreshed per second.
It depends on observation conditions (exposure time, reection and so on).

Fast HDR Mode

Fine HDR Mode

Fast HDR provides images at 12 frames per second so you

smooth imaging even when moving the stage or focusing the
sample.

Fine HDR images provide a better image quality with less

noise. This is accomplished by gathering more data than
standard HDR.

Carburised Structure

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The DSX500i Opto-digital Microscope Offers Operating Simplicity

and High-Resolution Images that Cannot Be Matched by
Other Microscope Systems

Metal
(Bright-field)

Metal
(DIC)

Metal
(Bright-field + HDR)

Cast iron
(Bright-field)

Nodular graphite (Etched surface)

(Bright-field + HDR)

Multilayer board (Through-hole inspection)

(Bright-field)

Metal
(Bright-field + HDR)

Glassfiber
(Bright-field + HDR)

Metal
(Bright-field)

DSX500i System diagram

XLMPLFLN40XDSX

XLMPLFLN10XDSX

DSX-HR specialised
objective lens 40x

DSX-HR specialised
objective lens 10x

UIS2 objective lenses

BD-M-AD
Adopter to mount
BF objectives

LG-SF
Light guide

DSX-ILPS
DSX-HRSU

DSX-CALS-HR

High intensity LED

light source

High resolution head

Calibration sample for DSX500

DSX-HRIF

DSX-CB

DSX-CTRL-E

DSX-TLCD

Inverted frame

Control box for DSX system

Controller English OS

23 touch panel display

DSX-BSW
Software licence

DSX-IFSSU

OLS40-EMG

50 x 50 mm motorised stage
for Inverted frame

Emergency stop device

GX-SFR

DSX-ASW-3D

Flexible right handle stage

3D measuring software

DSX-ASW-EDM

Joystick

Edge detecting measurement

DSX-ASW-PAM
Particle analysis

DSX-ASW-SHDR
GX-CP
Stage insert plate (2 pcs)

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Super HDR

DSX500i Specifications
Zoom ratio

13.5x optical zoom (0.26x-3.5x), 30x with digital zoom

DSX Dedicated objective lens XLMPLFLN10X, XLMPLFLN40X

UIS2 objective lens

MPLFLN1.25X, MPLFLN2.5X, MPLFLN5XBDP, MPLFLN10XBDP,

MPLFLN20XBDP, MPLFLN50XBDP, LMPLFLN10XBD, LMPLFLN20X,
LMPLFLN50X, MPLAPON50X

Accuracy of magnification

3%

Mountable objective lens

Accuracy and
Repeatability (X-Y plane) * 2

Repeatability of magnification 3 n -1 = 2%
Embedded standard

Bright field: LED, Dark field: LED

Optional illumination

High intensity LED * 1

Image sensor

1/1.8 inch, 2.01

Total pixels
:
Available pixels :
Effective pixels :

Illumination

Main frame

Camera

megapixels, Colour CCD (Total pixels : 2.10 megapixels)

1688(H) x 1248(V)
1628(H) x 1236(V)
1600(H) x 1200(V)

Cooling method

Peltier cooling

Scan mode

Progressive scan

Frame rate

15 fps / 27 fps with binning mode

Image size

Normal
: 11941194(1:1) / 15921194(4:3)
Fine
: 11941194(1:1) / 15921194(4:3)
Super fine : 35943594(1:1) / 47923594(4:3)

Sensitivity

ISO100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 equivalent

Stroke

35 mm

Resolution

0.01 m

Stroke

50 x 50 mm * 3

Focusing unit

DSX-IFSSU (Motorised)
Load capacity

1 kg

Stroke

50 x 50 mm * 3

Stage
GX-SFR (Manual)
Load capacity

1 kg

Size

23 with Touch panel and Full HD colour LCD monitor

Resolution

1920(H) 1080(V)

LCD Monitor
Weight

Approx. 44.1 kg (Main frame, Motorised stage, LCD Monitor, Control box, Controller)

Input rating

100-120V/220-240V, 300VA, 50/60Hz

*1 Cannot be used with the embedded standard LED. *2 Calibration by Olympus or dealer specialists necessary. *3 The stroke may be limited depending on the objective lens mounted.

DSX500 Series Objective Lens

Series

Model

Perforcal distance

XLMPLFLN10XDSX

*1

DSX dedicated objective lens

N.A.

W.D. (mm)

Actual F.O.V. (m) * 3

Total Magnication * 4

0.3

30.0

1,960-151

139x-1,803x

0.8

4.5

490-38

555x-7,211x

75 mm
XLMPLFLN40XDSX * 1
MPLFLN1.25X * 2

0.04

3.5

15,684-1,206

17x-225x

MPLFLN2.5X * 2

0.08

10.7

7,842-603

35x-451x

MPLFLN5XBDP

0.15

12.0

3,921-302

69x-901x

MPLFLN10XBDP

0.25

6.5

1,960-151

139x-1,803x

MPLFLN20XBDP

0.4

3.0

980-75

277x-3,606x

45 mm

UIS2 objective lens

MPLFLN50XBDP

0.75

1.0

392-30

693x-9,014x

LMPLFLN10XBD

0.25

10.0

1,960-151

139x-1,803x

LMPLFLN20XBD

0.4

12.0

980-75

277x-3,606x

LMPLFLN50XBD

0.5

10.6

392-30

693x-9,014x

392-30

693x-9,014x

MPLAPON50X

*1

0.95

0.35

*1 DF and MIX are not available *2 Available for BF only *3 At aspect ratio 1:1 (with factory default value) *4 At aspect ratio 1:1

DSX Series

High-resolution
Upright scope

Free-angle
Wide zoom scope

DSX500i Dimensions
417

296

550

375

278

1300

unit: mm

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