Operating Simplicity that Guides Operators to Optimum Output, Regardless of their Experience

The DSX500 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. What's 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 customized to speed up routine work. The operator's ID and password open the application, and automatically sets the scope to the operator's preferred mode, observation, analysis, and measurement settings.

	Tutorial Mode Even first-time users can follow the suggestions of the system and it will create the image that meets their needs.
	Advanced Mode Provides the flexibility and power advanced users need while retaining an intuitive and simple to use interface.
	Operator Mode This customizable mode is ideal for routine work as all non-essential menus can be eliminated.

New Touch Screen User Interface

Macro Map: Always Know Where You Are

As you adjust the zoom magnification to a higher level the area you can see at one time is reduced. The system automatically records a full field of view image in a separate macro window. On this full field 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.

Macro map always shows where you are

Optical Zoom Gets You Closer to Your Sample

Zoom in on your sample

Change the magnification to fit your needs with continuously variable optical zoom. The DSX500 gives you an optical zoom up to 13x and a digital zoom all the way to 30x. A single optical lens can cover the typical magnification range of conventional optical microscopes. Plus, two lenses can be mounted at once for an even greater magnification range. When you switch lenses, DSX500 automatically adjusts magnification so the viewing area size is maintained.

Operating Simplicity Lets Even an Inexperienced Operator Observe Samples They Couldn't 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 DSX500 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 Performance

HDR Gives High-Definition Visuals that Go beyond the Human Eye

Samples may appear differently depending on the quality of material, surface conditions, or illumination methods. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) function of the DSX500 combines several images taken at different exposures to very accurately correct brightness differences on the sample surface. HDR provides high-fidelity images that show not only textures but also flaws and defects that were undetectable before. Glare can also be reduced for more comfortable observation.

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

WiDER Provides Easy Inspection of Samples with High Reflectance Difference

If the non-reflective 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.

A click removes imaging problems caused by different materials

Change Observation Methods with One Click

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

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

MIX Observation Method Easily Detects Defects and Imperfections

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

Simple Operation Lets You See What You Couldn't See Before

The DSX500 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

3D Imaging Allows You to View Your Sample as It Actually Is

Extended Focal Range Imaging Shows Everything

Customizable Report Function Makes Generating Reports Simple and Easy

With DSX500, you can perform an observation or measurement, and the system will automatically generate the relevant reports.

Color Enhancement Feature Shows Only What You Want to See

If you put what you need to see in color and leave the rest in monochrome, it's much easier to find defects, if any exist.

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

Olympus Long Experience Gives DSX Microscopes the Ability to See What Digital Microscopes Cannot

Olympus guarantees the reliability of all DSX500 microscopes because they are born of Olympus optical and digital technology. Glare is minimized and color reproduction is real. And to make sure of that, Olympus uses the perfect combination of CCD chip and graphic boards. The sample is reproduced with such accuracy it's like a new dimension.

High-Quality Optics Let You See Into Another Dimension

The optical technology and dedicated lenses

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 DSX500 opto-digital microscope, you'll find neither flare nor distortion, unheard of in other digital microscopes.

Dedicated DSX500 Field Lenses Make High-Grade Image Dissection a Simple Matter

These new 10x and 40x lenses were designed and manufactured for the DSX500. They combine high NA and long working distance as never before. Just zoom in and achieve extremely high resolution. What's more, you can also use other standard Olympus UIS2 lenses.

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

High-performance CCD

Olympus High-Performance CCD is the engine that shows exactly what our high-quality optics reveals. The image shift function ensures high fidelity with fine detail processing, so the clarity extends from corner to corner. *4800x3600 pixels, 3CCD mode conversion triples the pixel count

LED Illumination Gives Picture-Perfect Inspection While Reducing Energy

New LED illumination not only assures accurate observation,but also provides low running costs. Most importantly, the color does not change with the LED's intensity thus minimizing the need for white balancing. And the long working life of the LEDs means the instruments are virtually maintenance free.

Precision Measurement with Absolute Reliability that Cannot Be Matched by Conventional Digital Microscopes

The DSX500 shows Olympus dedication to accurate measurement with its telecentric optics and stabilized frame design. The measurements are accurate and reproducible.

Accuracy and Repeatability Guaranteed

**Differs according to national and regional statutes A traceability diagram from a DSX500 series opto-digital microscope

The DSX500 provides precise and repeatable measurements.The accuracy is traceable to national standard. *Calibration by Olympus or dealer specialists necessary

Auto-Calibration Eliminates User Errors

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

Choice of 2D and 3D Measuring

The DSX500 microscope comes equipped with both 2D and 3D imaging capabilities. That means you can measure along the X, Y axis, or along X, Y, and Z axis. Observe, inspect, or measure from any angle.
*3D imaging function is an option

Mechanized 2D measurement: Automatic measurement of circles and rectangles
Geometric shapes and angles on screen can be measured automatically. The main measurement items are between 2 points, parallel width, circle center distance, rectangles, 3 point set angles, circles, etc.

Caliper measurement (Option): Can handle rectangles and circles.
Measurements for rectangular or circular calipers specified on the image can be measured automatically.

Particle analysis (Option): Automatic analysis of particle shape from image
The image is binarized and the area extracted from the image can be measured automatically. Threshold setting, such as small particle removal, large particle removal, and fill-in is possible.

Profile 3D measurement: Automatic measurement of cross section area and curvature, etc.
By specifying a measurement line on screen, profiles such as length, line width, cross section area, curvature, and intersecting angles can be measured automatically.

3D Step measurement: A level difference is measured by easy operation.
The distance of the height direction can be measured by specifying the point of measurement on a picture. It can also measure using a height histogram. *Level difference measurement requires the image data by which 3D photography was carried out.

3D Area and Volume measurement: Surface area can also be measured automatically.
The area, volume and surface area of the region specified on the 3D image can be measured automatically. The threshold for measurement can be specified by histogram or by profile.

Low Center of Gravity, Sturdy Frame, and Anti-Vibration Ensure Measurement Performance

The low center of gravity and sturdy frame of DSX500 scopes provide sufficient stability at high magnification. Furthermore, the anti-vibration function absorbs any vibration that might affect inspection or measurement at high magnification.

Without anti-viberation compensation　　　　　　　　　　　With anti-viberation compensation

Telecentric Optics Ensure Precise Dimension Measurement

With telecentric optics, the size of the image does not alter when focus changes.

Advanced Materials Analysis Capability Is Available Through OLYMPUS Stream

Metallographic evaluation, such as granularity analysis, can be accomplished through OLYMPUS Stream image analysis software. DSX images and data can be read directly by the Stream platform. Learn more about the OLYMPUS Stream >

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*1 Cannot be used with the embedded standard LED. *2 Calibration by Olympus or dealer specialists necessary.

*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 ration 1:1