Introduction to SharpVue

Model 26700-135

System information
SharpVue is a standalone high definition optical inspection system.

The SharpVue system has the following key features: -

 Autofocus Camera with 30x Optical Zoom. Autofocus feature can easily be turned on
and off. You also have the ability to fine tune your focus with Autofocus feature turned
off.
 System has a built in cross hair which can be activated with the enclosed remote
 Built in LED lighting arranged to give you shadow free illumination
 Save images and videos, perform measurements, annotate, share and document
your work with the enclosed easy to use software (PC required)
 Digital zoom, which can be turned on or off
 Remote for easy control.

A monitor with a HMI or DVI port is required. We recommend upwards of 22 inches.

Accessories
Following accessories are available: -

 XY Table Model # 26700-135-XYTB

 Tiltable Table Model # 26700-135-TTB
 LCD Monitor 22” with DVI and HDMI inputs Model # 26700-406
 Monitor Mount 512 Series Model # 26700-410
 Monitor Mount 542 Series Model # 26700-411
 Image capture box for saving images and videos on an SD Card or USB Flash Drive
Model #-26700-401-CB
For more information on these accessories please visit our website at www.aveninc.com

Monitor Arms
Monitor arms saves bench space and allows you to position the monitor for comfortable
viewing avoid neck and eye strain.

Item # 26700-411 Item # 26700-411

Monitors
Aven can supply monitors from 22” to 27” with DVI and HDMI inputs

Inspection Tables
SharpVue Tiltable Table
For perfect angling of the object you are working on under our SharpVue, try our stable and
maneuverable tilting table. The table plate is covered with an ESD safe material that
prevents static damage to the object you are working on and keeps it in place. Diameter: 220
mm. Height: 50 mm
SharpVue XY table

Our XY table is designed for easy control of the magnified object. This XY table is small and
easy to move. The table plate is covered with an ESD safe material that prevents static
damage to the object you are working on. Horizontal Movement:190.mm Vertical Movement
235 mm Table Dimension: 420x410 mm. Weight=5kg.
Image Capture Box
With the SharpVue Image Capture box you can save your pictures directly to an USB stick or
SD card. A PC is not required.

Unpacking and assembly

SharpVue is delivered with the following items :

Inspection system Remote

Control
Included in the box is also:

 Power supply
 Monitor cable (HDMI and DVI)
 Cable to connect computer (USB – USB mini)
 Image Capture software

Assembly
Place the inspection system on a sturdy surface free from any vibrations. If you are using our
XY table slide the foot of the inspection unit into the slot of the XY table. If you are using our
tilt table place the table on the included ring. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to
the inspection unit. (HDMI/DVI). Connect the power cable from power supply to a power
outlet and connect the DC cable from the power supply to power connector located in the
back of the inspection unit.
If you are planning to use a PC with the Inspection system, then connect your PC with the
USB cable (USB mini end connects to Inspection Unit and the USB end to the computer).
Install the software onto your PC from the enclosed USB flash drive.
You can now start the system by pressing the button at the top of the camera unit. You can
also turn the LED lamp on/off with the button on the back of the SharpVue.
Using the Remote control

Z+ Zoom in
Z - Zoom out

 Increase brightness.
 Decrease brightness

MODE. A short press and autofocus can be turned off / on. When autofocus is off,  & 
can be used to adjust focus
Press MODE for 5 seconds and a menu will appear with more choices.

Press OK to change magnification to wide view and show an artificial laser cross. Next press OK
again and the system will return to the previous magnification

Press FUNC to toggle between color and greyscale.

Pairing the remote to the SharpVue
If you need to change battery in the remote you need to pair the remote to the system. Hold
the remote on the back of the SharpVue while the power is on then press the OK button on
the remote for 5 seconds. The light on the remote will start flashing red – the remote is
paired.

SharpVue Menu System

Keep the MODE button pressed to get in to the menu system. To navigate use Z+, Z-
,, .To confirm a choice or function press OK. To leave the menu press MODE
again.
Turning “On Screen Magnification” display

To pair the system with the screen you are using:

Press MODE button on the remote for a few seconds access the menu, then select:-
Service→ Camera→ Camera resolution→ Choose AUTO DETECT

To turn on/off the on screen magnification display:

Press MODE button on the remote for a few seconds to access the menu, then
select:-
User → Zoom OSD Function→ Choose ON

Remote

 Z+ zoom in (Tele)
 Z- zoom out (Wide)
  decrease brightness
  increase brightness
 MODE Autofocus ON/OFF
  or  Change focus ( Only when autofocus is off)
 FUNC turns picture 180°
 OK Turns Cross Hair ON/OFF ( overview mode )

Warranty.
2 year warranty for against any manufacturing defects. For warranty issues please
contact Aven.
Safety information
 Never connect the product to power if it has been exposed to water, rain or
other liquids.

 Place the power cord in such a way that no pinching occurs.

 If the product is moved from cold to warm, condensation may occur. Wait
about 30 minutes before using the product.

 When placing the product choose a stable table with at least 45 cm depth.
  If no normal function can be set after troubleshooting, turn power off and
contact your local supplier.

SharpVue Software
Toolbar

Zoom in Freeze Brightness Focus Adjust IR Cut Draw/Measure

Zoom out Save live Picture Autofocus ON/OF Cross Digital zoom on/off

Mark tool Vertical Draw circle Angled lines

Text Horizontal Free Hand Draw Rectangle

ZOOM + ,- : Camera Zoom In and Zoom Out

Save: Left click to save live picture as a jpg, file. Files are saved under folder \\my
pictures\sharpvue with date, time and index.

Right click on this button will start and save a video. Start video right click once end
video right click once again.

Freeze: Left click to freeze a live image, press again to go back to live mode

Brightness: Increase or decrease the brightness of the live image.

AF ON/OFF: Autofocus On or Off. When auto focus is off it is possible to adjust manually focus with
the, this can be useful if the object underneath the camera has different height.

Cross: Crosshair, vertical and horizontal.

IRCut: Change to greyscale, helps camera if used with IR light.

Stop: Turns of digital Zoom and max =optical zoom

Draw /Measure: Allows for drawing and measurement functions

Text : Inset text maximum 84 characters

Mark Tool: Sets marks on the image useful for soldering applications; size follows magnification.

Horizontal: Measure in horizontally in a straight line

Vertical: Measure in vertically in a straight line

Free Hand: Draw in free hand mode

Circle: Draw circle

Rectangle: Draw rectangle

Angled lines: Measure in non-horizontal or vertical mode.

Example of system setup:

How to Measure

Calibrate system prior to performing a measurement for accurate results

Put your object under the camera.

Zoom to preferable magnification with the software.

Press the draw button. Press LB (Left button) on your mouse and make the start point, then go to
your next measuring point and press LB on your mouse. Value will be displayed on the screen.
If you change your magnification ( zoom in or out) the system will need to be calibrated again to
obtain an accurate result

How Calibrate

For accurate measurements the system will need to be calibrated. To do so place a ruler under the
lens. Right click on the Draw/Measure icon. A message box will appear to confirm calibration in
10mm or 1 mm increments. Click between 1mm or 10 mm, a yellow line will appear and drag the line
to the match 1mm or 10mm on your ruler.

You can now clear the screen, press draw mode twice and your calibration will still be active.

Saving your calibrations

If you are planning to repeat measurements at a set magnification than you save you calibrations to
be used later

Save setting, choose a file name and a folder to save it. Your calibration and magnifying values will be
saved. (Press the ok button with mouse and don’t use the enter key).

Saving your images

Right click on your mouse also has the functions to save your images. You choose the name and the
place to store the image. (Images will be saved as bmp).

Changing line colors

Right click and choose colors, if you wish to change the color of the lines, the active color will be
indicated with (Active).

If a PC combined with monitor is used the algorithm for magnification and measurement will be
effected.

Aven has done testing and verified that with the following screens sizes.
20” ( 1600x900) , 22” (1920x1080) 24”(1920x1080),24”(1920x1080),24”(1920x1200),22”(1680x1050)
measurements were accurate within 1 or 2% without calibrations

Lens: First time the Software is started, it will have a default value for the lens that is set to have a +3
lens.

If one uses the +3 lens, nothing need to be done.

If the +4 lens is used (with tilt table) do as follows. Start the program, press the drawing mode
button, right click and choose lens, change to lens +4. Done.
Next time the software is started it will remember this setting.

If lens it changed time to time, user needs to change the lens setting in software.

SAVE VIDEO

A 3part encoder needs to be installed onto the PC. Available on the installation under folder
\encoder. Run the setup .

Then go to Encode settings, ( program Xvid)

You should also verify that there is a folder under \\my pictures with the name \Focus.
Specifications:
Magnification 20” monitor: 2 - 300x digital, 30 optical

Autofocus and manual focus

Focus area 80 mm
Free working distance under camera 280mm
Resolution on monitor FHD on computer HD
On screen magnification rate
Frame rate 60 Hz
Output HDMI / USB
Effect 29 W
LED lightning
12 V
Weight 4,5 Kg
ESD – Safe
SharpVue Software with image capture

Aven Inc

4330 Varsity Dr

Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

Tel: 734-973-0099

Fax: 734-973-0097

Email: [email protected]

www.aveninc.com