Zeiss Axiocam 305 color, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide Axiocam 305 color Microscope Camera ...

Page 2: ... etc in this document does not imply even in the absence of a specific statement that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use Software programs will fully remain the property of ZEISS No program documentation or subsequent upgrade thereof may be disclosed to any third party unless prior written consent of ZEISS has been procured to...

Page 3: ...Connecting the camera 14 5 1 Camera Connections Status LED 14 5 2 Building in the interface card 14 5 3 Mounting the camera on the microsope 15 5 4 Connecting the camera to the PC 16 5 5 Function Indicator 16 6 Installing software and drivers 17 7 Trouble shooting 18 7 1 Software 18 7 1 1 The camera does not appear in the menu of selectable cameras 18 7 1 2 You don t see a camera image on your scr...

Page 4: ...Content 4 User Guide Axiocam 305 color V 1 0 en 07 2017 8 1 Optical System 20 8 2 Cleaning the infrared filter or protective glass 20 9 Disposal and Recycling 21 ...

Page 5: ...ual Safety Important information on a safe handling with the Axiocam 305 color Read this chapter before unpacking the camera and putting it into operation Shipment The contents of delivery and optional attachments will be described here Technical Data Here you will find the technical data of your camera Connecting the camera In this chapter you will find detailed instructions on connecting and usi...

Page 6: ...It helps you to make your daily work easier but it is optional There is no risk for personal injury or property damage involved 1 3 Text formats and conventions 1 3 Text formats and conventions Bold texts Bold is used for texts within the software like names of GUI elements e g buttons sections tools menus buttons on a device and product names e g MTB 2011 Font type Courier Used for programming co...

Page 7: ...s for a condition which must be fulfilled before starting with the action Procedure 1 stands for a single step the user is asked to perform Web Links Web links appear in blue text To open the linked website simply click on the link Please make sure you have an internet connection established before opening the web link ...

Page 8: ... The manufacturer shall be exempt from statutory liability for accidents should the operator fail to observe the safety regulations CAUTION Personal Injury To avoid personal injury read and adhere to the safety notes below u To avoid the risk of fire or explosion do not use the camera near inflammable liquids or gases u Setup expansions re adjustments alterations and repairs must be carried out on...

Page 9: ...r local ZEISS service organization if a repair is necessary u Save all your data such as images measurement data archives reports forms and documents at regular intervals on an external storage medium Otherwise it cannot be avoided that access to this data may be lost as a result of operational errors or hardware defects ZEISS accepts no liability for consequential damage resulting from insufficie...

Page 10: ...Capacity typical 10500 e per pixel Signal Amplification Adjustable analog amplification 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x Digitization 8 and 12 Bit Pixel Read Out Speed 37 MHz Readout Noise typical 2 2 e Dynamic Range typical 4800 1 73dB Dark Current typical 1 e p s at 25 C sensor temperature Cooling Temperature stabilized at 25 C for ambient temperatures between 18 C and 30 C Dark Current Compensation Digital Dark...

Page 11: ...on Status LED Camera Status acquisition power speed Adjustable intensity Interface USB3 0 SuperSpeed 5 Gbit s bandwidth max 300 Mbytes s USB2 0 optional with lower speed Optical Interface C Mount 17 5 mm Max File Size per image app 29 8 MB per image with 2464 x 2056 Pixels at 3 x 12 Bit Pixel Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise and higher Size Weight 10 8 cm x 7 8 cm x 4 3 cm 580 g Ho...

Page 12: ... 1024 x 1024 Color Mono 70 1x1 ROI 512 x 512 Color Mono 136 1x1 ROI 256 x 256 Color Mono 255 1x1 ROI 128 x 128 Color Mono 456 INFO Computer hardware operating system and software may decrease the frame rates Selecting a part of the sensor area or applying camera subsampling can increase the frame rate All specifications are subject to change without notice 3 3 Spectral Sensitivity 3 3 Spectral Sen...

Page 13: ...1 Shipment Axiocam 305 color Content Order Number 1 x Axiocam 305 color color camera 426560 9030 000 1 x USB 3 0 cable for power supply and data transfer 1 x PCI express interface card 2 x USB 3 0 1 x DVD with device driver for ZEISS software as well as this guide as a PDF file ...

Page 14: ... thread tripod connection 5 2 Building in the interface card 5 2 Building in the interface card This chapter describes how to insert the PCI express interface card 2 x USB 3 0 into your PC NOTICE Static Electricity Static electricity can damage electronic components e g the interface card To protect it against static electricity do not touch it until you have grounded yourself to the casing of the...

Page 15: ...n integrated IR Cut filter Infrared Cut Filter The filter protects the camera against dust and reduces optical interferences If you remove the filter the warranty will be lost u The IR filter is situated approx 5 mm behind the outer edge of the C mount opening in the camera u Due to this position C mount adapters that screw more than 5 mm into the thread cannot be screwed into the camera u Do not ...

Page 16: ... camera 4 If you switch on the PC the camera will be also switched on Power is supplied via the USB 3 0 cable By switching off the PC the camera will be switched of as well If the camera is installed correctly the status LED will be red If you start the software the LED will turn blue You ll find a detailed description of the LED status light in the chapter Function indicator 16 5 5 Function Indic...

Page 17: ...he camera product website for installation notes Before starting the installation of the software and drivers the camera must be connected to the PC see chapter Connecting the camera to the PC 16 Procedure 1 Install the software according to the installation guide delivered with the software 2 During the installation you will be asked to install the camera drivers Follow the procedure by confirmin...

Page 18: ... screen Check the light path setting of the microscope Is the status LED on the camera on If not check the cable connections between camera and computer Execute a reset of the camera Execute an automatic exposure measurement Check the display adjustments for the live image Check the aperture diaphragm of the microscope Check the position of the beam splitter between the ocular and the TV port 7 1 ...

Page 19: ...color is different to the visual impression in the eyepiece select a different overlay color 7 2 Hardware 7 2 Hardware 7 2 1 Vibrations Sudden jolt vibration or moving objects during the acquisition can detract from the image quality The light intensity during exposure can change as well To avoid jolts use damping systems on your microscope Repeat the acquisition and take care to ensure the condit...

Page 20: ...ve cap onto the camera s C Mount thread 8 2 Cleaning the infrared filter or protective glass 8 2 Cleaning the infrared filter or protective glass Contamination of the IR filter for color cameras only or the protective glass has an adverse effect on the quality of the resulting image dark points cloudy structures in the image If there is dry dust on the front side of the infrared filter or protecti...

Page 21: ... and 2002 96 EC WEEE insofar as these apply to this product ZEISS has implemented a take back and recycling process that ensures that proper recycling is carried out in accordance with the aforementioned EU directives Please contact your ZEISS sales service organization for details relating to disposal and recycling This product must not be disposed of with domestic waste or using municipal waste ...

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