Function and Applications
The OWL teacher workstation provides the teacher with a true central command station using Optika Wi Learn, collecting real-time images from all the connected OWL student microscopes in the classroom.
The teacher can choose to display images from all stations in “mosaic” mode, focus on specific microscopes, or view only one. Additionally, the teacher can save images or videos from each individual station, share them with the class, and stimulate collective discussion. The station also includes a large 24” monitor that displays microscope images clearly and in detail, facilitating a shared view. Thanks to the HDMI port on the main station, a second monitor or interactive whiteboard can be connected, enabling real-time sharing of observations with the class.
This setup creates an interactive visual environment that enriches the educational experience, promoting interaction among all participants.
Equipment and Technical Data
- Teacher Station: B-290 Microscope with Optika-Wi-Learn Digital Binocular Head
- Type: Binocular inclined at 30°, 360° rotation, with interpupillary distance adjustment from 48 to 75 mm and dioptric correction on the left tube
- Sensor: CMOS 1/3” for clear and precise vision
- Frame Rate: 25 fps with resolutions 2560x1440, 1920x1080, and 1280x720
- Video Compression: Supports H264, H265, H264+, and H265+ for smooth and high-quality transmission
- Connections: Supports RJ45 Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for a stable and secure connection
- Specifications of the B-290 microscope:
- Field of view (FOV): 20 mm for a wide sample view
- Objectives: N-PLAN 4x, 10x, 40x (spring), 100x (oil, spring); working distance 160 mm; magnifications from 40x to 1000x
- Condenser: Abbe 1.25 N.A., centering and focusing, with iris diaphragm for precise and controlled illumination
- Illumination: X-LED3 3.6 W, with a lifespan of over 65,000 hours, for intense and durable light
- Focusing: Coaxial system for macro and micrometric focusing
- Stage: 150x139 mm, with double layer and rackless movement, travel 75x33 mm, for smooth and precise sample manipulation
- 24” Monitor
- Mini PC
- Wi-Fi modem router