Theory and Method
The QT-DIM-T2.4 is an optical-digital microscope that combines a refractive lens objective system with a CMOS image sensor and an integrated real-time digital display, replacing the traditional eyepiece of a conventional optical microscope with a direct digital imaging and display pipeline. The optical system achieves a maximum of 20× optical magnification; a further 4× digital zoom extends the total displayed magnification to 80×, effectively enlarging specific regions of interest within the already-magnified optical image by digital interpolation.
Illumination is provided by 8 white LEDs arranged around the objective lens in a ring configuration. LED intensity is continuously adjustable via a dimmer control, enabling the operator to optimize the illumination angle and intensity for the specific specimen surface — critical for revealing surface texture, reflective features, and fine details that are obscured by flat or excessive lighting. The LEDs provide consistent, uniform, cool-white illumination that avoids specimen heating, making the instrument suitable for temperature-sensitive biological, chemical, and polymer specimens.
The image sensor captures the magnified, illuminated field of view and processes it through the built-in electronics to produce a real-time live image on the 2.4-inch LCD display. Still images are captured at user-selectable resolutions (3M, 5M, 8M, or 17M pixels) and video is recorded at 1080P Full HD, 720P, or VGA resolution — stored directly to a microSD card. Simultaneously, the same image signal is available via HDMI output (for an external FHD monitor or TV), AV composite output (for standard display connection), and USB (for PC connectivity).
When connected to a PC via USB, the included measurement software enables calibrated dimensional measurements — length, angle, area, and other geometric parameters — directly on the live or captured image, using the included calibration scale slide for pixel-to-dimension calibration. This software-based measurement capability transforms the QT-DIM-T2.4 from a visualization tool into a quantitative inspection instrument for applications where dimensional verification and measurement documentation are required alongside visual inspection.