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The third generation of the world famous Mantis Microscope is here! There are three variations in the latest Mantis family of inspection solutions from Vision Engineering including:
Mantis PIXO is the fully featured variation, with everything the new generation of Mantis has to offer, including up to 15x magnification with the ability to switch magnification with a three lens turret.
High-definition camera
Integrated with a high-definition camera, the Mantis PIXO enables users to capture images and videos of what they’re inspecting and create annotations and custom overlays for training, presentations or reporting.
Mantis PIXO is designed with all of the ergonomic excellence we have come to expect from Vision Engineering’s Mantis and it also consists of:
The Mantis Microscope is known for its superior ergonomic design and unparalleled optics. This third generation of inspection solutions offers all the benefits such as minimal eye strain, ability to use while wearing glasses, freedom of head movement which means you don’t have to keep your head absolutely still. All these benefits make a huge difference when you spend long periods of time using magnification.
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This product is available to view in our virtual demo.
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| PIXO | ERGO | IOTA | ||||||||||
| OPTICAL | ||||||||||||
| Compatible objective lens | x3 | x4 | x6 | x8 | x10 | x15 | x6 SLWD | x8 SLWD | x3 | x4 | x6 | x8 |
| Max. working distance (mm) | 100 | 100 | 68 | 60 | 54 | 40 | 114 | 113 | 104 | 108 | 74 | 61 |
| Measured Max FoV (mm) | 44.1 | 35.7 | 24.2 | 18 | 14.2 | 9.1 | 22.5 | 17.9 | 37.0 | 29.0 | 20.1 | 15.0 |
| Pupil diameter (mm) | 23.5 | 23.6 | 22.4 | 19.4 | 17.0 | 12.3 | 17.0 | 14.4 | 22.8 | 23.6 | 22.0 | 18.0 |
| ILLUMINATION | ||||||||||||
| Incident options | ||||||||||||
| – Brightness | -21k lux max | -26 k lux max | ||||||||||
| – Colour temp | 5500K at max brightness | 5500K | ||||||||||
| – Control | 25 steps | 25 steps | ||||||||||
| TRANSMITTED (Stabila illuminated base) | ||||||||||||
| – Brightness | 36k lux max | |||||||||||
| – Colour temp | -4800K | |||||||||||
| – Control | 25 steps | |||||||||||
| WHITE / UV VERSION | ||||||||||||
| – Brightness | White: 11k lux UV: 0.47k lux 53 uW/cm2 max. | – | ||||||||||
| – Peak wavelength | 385nm | – | ||||||||||
| – Control | 25 steps | – | ||||||||||
| SIZE (Head only) | ||||||||||||
| Depth (mm) | 275 | 271 | ||||||||||
| Width (mm) | 218 | 196 | ||||||||||
| Height (mm) | 371 | 324 | ||||||||||
| WEIGHT | ||||||||||||
| Max. operating (kg) | 6.5 | 6.4 | 3.5 | |||||||||
| Head only (kg) | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.2 | |||||||||
| CAMERA (PIXO only) | ||||||||||||
| Camera resolution (MP) | 5.04 MP | – | – | |||||||||
| Bench capture resolution (pixels) | 2592 x 1944 | – | – | |||||||||
| Frame refresh rate | 48 frames per second | – | – | |||||||||
| Sensor type | Rear illuminated CMOS | – | – | |||||||||
| Colour depth | 12-bit | – | – | |||||||||
| Interface | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 | – | – | |||||||||
| Output connection | USB-C to PC | – | – | |||||||||
| Supplied software | ViCapture | – | – | |||||||||
| Optional software | ViFox DimensionOne DimensionTwo ViPlus | – | – | |||||||||
| Image capture formats | PNG, BMP, JPG | – | – | |||||||||
| Saved image sizes (MB) | PNG – 19Mb BMP – 19Mb JPG – 400Kb | – | – | |||||||||
| Dimensions | PIXO | ERGO | IOTA |
| A (Workbench to top of the head) | 513 – 663mm | 449 – 559mm | |
| B (Throat, optical axis to column) | 218mm | 218mm | |
| C (Length) | 422mm | 422mm | |
| D (Width) | 290mm | 290mm | |
| E (Top of Stabila to bottom head/objective) | 246mm max | 239mm max | |
| Dimensions | PIXO | ERGO | IOTA |
| A (Workbench to top of the head) | 513 – 663mm | 449 – 559mm | |
| B (Throat, optical axis to column) | 218mm | 218mm | |
| C (Length incl. movement) | 475mm max | 475mm max | |
| D (Width incl. movement) | 520mm max | 520mm max | |
| E (Top of Stabila to bottom head/objective) | 212mm max | 205mm max | |
| Dimensions | PIXO | ERGO | IOTA |
| A (Workbench to top of the head) | 429 – 652mm | 360 – 590mm | |
| B (Throat, optical axis to column) | 380 – 505mm | 375 – 503mm | |
| C (Length) | 575 – 695mm | 590 – 710mm | |
| D (Worksurface to bottom head/objective) | 40 – 285mm | 39 – 263mm | |
| Dimensions | PIXO | ERGO | IOTA |
| A (Workbench to top of the head) | 482 – 710mm | 416 – 639mm | |
| B (Throat, optical axis to column) | 630 – 755mm | 630 – 750mm | |
| C (Length) | 825 – 945mm | 840 – 960mm | |
| D (Worksurface to bottom head/objective) | 106 – 337mm | 94 – 316mm | |
| PIXO | ERGO | IOTA | ||||||||||
| OPTICAL | ||||||||||||
| Compatible objective lens | x3 | x4 | x6 | x8 | x10 | x15 | x6 SLWD | x8 SLWD | x3 | x4 | x6 | x8 |
| Max. working distance (mm) | 100 | 100 | 68 | 60 | 54 | 40 | 114 | 113 | 104 | 108 | 74 | 61 |
| Measured Max FoV (mm) | 44.1 | 35.7 | 24.2 | 18 | 14.2 | 9.1 | 22.5 | 17.9 | 37.0 | 29.0 | 20.1 | 15.0 |
| Pupil diameter (mm) | 23.5 | 23.6 | 22.4 | 19.4 | 17.0 | 12.3 | 17.0 | 14.4 | 22.8 | 23.6 | 22.0 | 18.0 |
| ILLUMINATION | ||||||||||||
| Incident options | ||||||||||||
| – Brightness | -21k lux max | -26 k lux max | ||||||||||
| – Colour temp | 5500K at max brightness | 5500K | ||||||||||
| – Control | 25 steps | 25 steps | ||||||||||
| TRANSMITTED (Stabila illuminated base) | ||||||||||||
| – Brightness | 36k lux max | |||||||||||
| – Colour temp | -4800K | |||||||||||
| – Control | 25 steps | |||||||||||
| WHITE / UV VERSION | ||||||||||||
| – Brightness | White: 11k lux UV: 0.47k lux 53 uW/cm2 max. | – | ||||||||||
| – Peak wavelength | 385nm | – | ||||||||||
| – Control | 25 steps | – | ||||||||||
| SIZE (Head only) | ||||||||||||
| Depth (mm) | 275 | 271 | ||||||||||
| Width (mm) | 218 | 196 | ||||||||||
| Height (mm) | 371 | 324 | ||||||||||
| WEIGHT | ||||||||||||
| Max. operating (kg) | 6.5 | 6.4 | 3.5 | |||||||||
| Head only (kg) | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.2 | |||||||||
| CAMERA (PIXO only) | ||||||||||||
| Camera resolution (MP) | 5.04 MP | – | – | |||||||||
| Bench capture resolution (pixels) | 2592 x 1944 | – | – | |||||||||
| Frame refresh rate | 48 frames per second | – | – | |||||||||
| Sensor type | Rear illuminated CMOS | – | – | |||||||||
| Colour depth | 12-bit | – | – | |||||||||
| Interface | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 | – | – | |||||||||
| Output connection | USB-C to PC | – | – | |||||||||
| Supplied software | ViCapture | – | – | |||||||||
| Optional software | ViFox DimensionOne DimensionTwo ViPlus | – | – | |||||||||
| Image capture formats | PNG, BMP, JPG | – | – | |||||||||
| Saved image sizes (MB) | PNG – 19Mb BMP – 19Mb JPG – 400Kb | – | – | |||||||||
| Dimensions | PIXO | ERGO | IOTA |
| A (Workbench to top of the head) | 513 – 663mm | 449 – 559mm | |
| B (Throat, optical axis to column) | 218mm | 218mm | |
| C (Length) | 422mm | 422mm | |
| D (Width) | 290mm | 290mm | |
| E (Top of Stabila to bottom head/objective) | 246mm max | 239mm max | |
| Dimensions | PIXO | ERGO | IOTA |
| A (Workbench to top of the head) | 513 – 663mm | 449 – 559mm | |
| B (Throat, optical axis to column) | 218mm | 218mm | |
| C (Length incl. movement) | 475mm max | 475mm max | |
| D (Width incl. movement) | 520mm max | 520mm max | |
| E (Top of Stabila to bottom head/objective) | 212mm max | 205mm max | |
| Dimensions | PIXO | ERGO | IOTA |
| A (Workbench to top of the head) | 429 – 652mm | 360 – 590mm | |
| B (Throat, optical axis to column) | 380 – 505mm | 375 – 503mm | |
| C (Length) | 575 – 695mm | 590 – 710mm | |
| D (Worksurface to bottom head/objective) | 40 – 285mm | 39 – 263mm | |
| Dimensions | PIXO | ERGO | IOTA |
| A (Workbench to top of the head) | 482 – 710mm | 416 – 639mm | |
| B (Throat, optical axis to column) | 630 – 755mm | 630 – 750mm | |
| C (Length) | 825 – 945mm | 840 – 960mm | |
| D (Worksurface to bottom head/objective) | 106 – 337mm | 94 – 316mm | |
