Azure c150, c200, c300, c400, c500, c600 User manual

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Azure™ cSeries
User Manual
for the c150, c200, c300, c400, c500 and c600
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Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Important Safety Information
Please read these instructions before operating the Azure™ cSeries imaging system.
UV Safety Precautions
The Azure™ cSeries system comes with a built-in Ultra-Violet (UV 200-400nm) Transilluminator inside
the system. Exposure to UV radiation can cause permanent damage to the eyes and skin. The system
enclosure connes the radiation within the system and shields the user from exposure. The system
is also equipped with a two-way safety interlock switch which automatically cuts o the power to the
transilluminator when the door is open during normal use.
The Azure cSeries imaging systems belongs to Class A equipment, and fullls the limit values of table
3 but not table 4 of EN 61326:1997+A1+A2+A3. It may become necessary to defeat the safety lock or
operate the transilluminator outside the system for service. In this case, be sure to use the following
safety precautions:
• Always wear UV-protected eyewear that is specied by the manufacturer as providing
protection at the wavelength(s) used, making sure that the eyewear protects any areas where
radiation may come through (UV sunglasses may not prevent UV radiation from coming in
through the sides or around the lenses).
• Always cover all skin that may be exposed to UV light, especially the face, neck, hands, and
arms.
• Always make sure that any UV protection devices (such as the safety switch on the light
cabinet apparatus) are working properly. If not, discontinue use until the device(s) are properly
repaired.
• Please use only UV lamps in the transilluminator.
Electrical Safety Precautions
Be sure to take proper precautions when handling any electrical equipment. NEVER work on any live
circuit, xture, receptacle, or switch. Safety rules you should follow whenever working with any electrical
appliance include:
• Always shut o power at the main disconnect before changing a fuse.
• Always shut o power to the circuit before repairing or replacing a switch, receptacle, or xture.
• Always tape over the main switch, empty fuse socket, or circuit breaker you are working on.
• Always check that the circuit is dead before beginning work on it. Using a circuit tester or
voltmeter can help you determine this.
• Always unplug any appliance before repairing it.
Protective earth terminal
The earth terminal, intended for connection to an external protective conductor for protection against
electric shock in case of a fault, is located on the inside of the back panel.
CAUTION Because U.V. radiation can cause serious damage
to unprotected eys and skin, we recommend to
wear U.V. protection glasses or face shield.
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Hot surface warning
Under normal conditions, the temperature of glass surface of UV transilluminator is below
50 °C and safe to touch. However, if the system malfunctions, it is possible that the
glass surface temperature exceeds 80°C. Please exercise caution when touch the glass
surface with hand when this occurs.
Laser Safety
General Information
Azure Biosystems imaging system models c600 and c500 both include a laser illumination system that
provides 660nm and 785nm Narrow band excitation for NIR applications. The imaging systems are
certied to comply with CE, UL and CSA safety standards and consists of two fully enclosed electronic
modules located on the right and left interior sides of the imaging chamber. This laser system is by its
appropriate classication and denition a non-removable laser system as it is not operable when the
laser modules themselves are removed from within the system.
Safety Features
Azure Biosystems imaging systems are designed to prevent direct and collateral human exposure to
laser radiation by means of a safety interlock switch located on the right front side of the imaging
chamber. The safety interlock reacts to “door open” and “door closed” states and defeats all power
to internal light sources when the door is in the “open position”. Lasers and other internal system
light sources will not power on unless the door is fully closed. If the access door is opened during
imaging, all light sources will immediately power o to prevent human exposure to internal illumination
sources. Right and left laser modules located in the c500 and c600 imaging chamber are installed in a
highly diused protective metal enclosure preventing exposure to full laser radiation power. In addition,
the entire laser system is fully enclosed within the system enclosure and there are no viewing ports,
windows, or openings to facilitate viewing of, or exposure to laser radiation elds from direct impact,
reection, or leakage.
Maintenance
Azure Biosystems c500 and c600 laser systems do not require regular, periodic, or preventive maintenance
in the form of adjustments, calibrations, cleaning, or other standard maintenance procedures to maintain
optimal performance, thereby removing the need for users or their service technicians to initiate any
actions where exposure to laser radiation would occur.
Serviceability
Replacement of faulty laser modules is a manufacturer-only repair action and not a customer-service
action. Laser repair or replacement may be performed in the eld by Azure Biosystems authorized
service technicians, or by return of the entire system to Azure Biosystems, or its authorized service
location(s) for laser repair or replacement. Lasers are deemed to be faulty or defective if users discover
images that show evidence of output signal level loss in either the left or right laser module, a signicant
dierence between the output signal levels between the left and right lasers modules, or complete loss
of output signal level in either or both laser modules. Users or their service technicians should make no
attempt to determine the cause of faulty laser operation, and should promptly contact Azure Biosystems
at [email protected] or their nearest Azure Biosystems authorized service location.

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Caution
Azure Biosystems c500 and c600 systems contain a defeatable safety interlock system. It is not
recommend or advised by Azure Biosystems, under any circumstances, for users to defeat the interlock
system and perform laser imaging, or imaging with any c500 or c600 light source with the access door
open. The access door must be fully closed.
For Research Use Only
This instrument is suitable for research use only. It must be used, therefore, only by personnel who know
the health risks associated with the reagents that are normally used with this instrument.
Warranty
The Azure cSeries products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year
unless otherwise outlined on your sales order or www.azurebiosystems.com/warranty. If any defect
occurs in the instrument during this warranty period, Azure Biosystems, Inc. will repair or replace the
defective parts at its discretion without charge. The following defects, however, are specically excluded:
• Defects caused by improper operation.
• Repair or modication done by anyone other than Azure Biosystems or the company’s
authorized agent.
• Use of spare parts supplied by anyone other than Azure Biosystems.
• Damage caused by accident or misuse.
• Damage caused by disaster.
• Corrosion caused by improper solvents or samples.
Voltage Setting Information
The Azure cSeries imaging system has a power supply that automatically chooses the correct voltage
for your country or region.
CE Conformity
The following Azure™ Imaging Systems, models: c150, c200, c300, c400, c500, c600 are in conformity
with the provisions of the following EC Directives, including all amendments, and national legislation
implementing these directives:
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
And that the following harmonized standards have been applied:
• EN61010-1: 2001
• EN61326-1: 1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003 Class A
• EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-11
Protection category: IP20 according IEC 60529
Contact
Azure Biosystems, Inc.
6773 Sierra Court, Unit B • Dublin, CA 94568 • USA
[email protected] • [phone] • Fax [phone]

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 5
Table of Specications 6
2. Installation and Setup 6
2.1 System Placement 6
2.2 Connecting to Power 6
2.3 Power On/O the System 6
2.4 Software Installation 7
2.5 Attach Other USB Input Devices to the System 7
3. cSeries Capture Software Overview 7
3.1 Gallery 7
3.2 Gel Applications 9
3.2A Imaging Workow 9
3.2B Band Excision and Light Safety Switch 10
3.3 Chemiluminescent Applications (c300 systems and above) 10
3.3A Imaging Workow for Chemiluminescent Applications 11
3.4 RGB Applications (c400 and c600) 11
3.5 NIR Applications (c500 and c600) 12
3.6 Custom Applications 13
3.7 Save Acquired Image 13
4. Settings 14
5. Help 14
6. Quit 14
7. Tablet and Windows®Tools 14
Tablet Specications 14
7.1 How to Power O/Restart the Tablet 15
7.2 How to Access the Keypad 15
Appendix A: Installing a New Version of the cSeries Capture Software 16

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1. Introduction
The Azure cSeries imaging systems oer
high performance imaging for a wide
variety of applications. The cSeries family
of instruments includes the follow products:
c150, c200, c300, c400, c500 and c600.
Select which one ts your applications now,
and learn more about upgrading later when
your needs change.
Each Azure cSeries imaging workstation
can be upgraded in the eld to a higher
model with a wider range of applications,
with the exception of the c150 which
is not upgradeable. Contact us at
[email protected] to learn more.
The Azure cSeries system includes the following key components:
• Cabinet – The cabinet is a light tight image station.
• Camera – High resolution camera, preinstalled in the system. A motorized lens is included on
the c300 systems and above.
• UV Transilluminator – The UV illuminator provides 302nm and 365nm trans illumination. It is
mounted on a pull out tray.
• EPI Blue and White LEDs – The cabinet also contains EPI white and blue light panels on each
side of the cabinet interior walls.
• EPI RGB LEDs – High intensity LED illuminators (c400 and c600).
• EPI 660nm & 785nm Laser Diodes (c500 and c600).
• Filters – For each light source, appropriate lters are also included in the motorized lter wheel.
• Tablet PC – The tablet PC is a self contained touch screen PC for system control and image
acquisition.
• Orange Tray – For Visible dyes, the orange tray converts UV light into Visible light.
• Blot Tray – Stored in the cSeries door, the Blot Tray is required for imaging all blots. For
uorescent blots, it is placed on the UV transilluminator. For Chemi blots, it can be placed on
the UV transilluminator, or on the chemi shelf in the cabinet.
• USB Memory Stick – The Azure Biosystems memory stick contains les relevant to your
imaging system.
• AzureSpot Analysis Software – Please contact our technical support to receive your
electronical license at [e-mail].
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Table of Specications
Image Resolution 5.4M pixels (c150, c200); 8.3M pixels (c300, c400, c500, c600)
Epi-illuminations White LED; Blue LED; RGB LED (c400, c600); 660nm LD (c500, c600)
785nm LD (c500, c600)
Trans-Illumination 302nm/365nm
Lens 25mm/F0.95 motorized (c300, c400, c500, c600); 8mm/F1.2 (c200)
Maximum Field of View 20 cm x 15 cm
Image output 16 bit TIFF, JPEG
Working environment Ambient temperature/humidity: 0 –30°C / 85%
Power requirement 100-240 VAC, 4A
Dimensions (W x D x H) 38 cm x 30 cm x 45 cm
Weight 22 kg (49 lbs.)
2. Installation and Setup
2.1 System Placement
Warning! Excessive Weight Hazard – Please use two or more people to lift the system. Failure to
do so can result in system damage and personal injury.
As with all electrical instruments, the Azure cSeries imaging system should be located away from water,
solvents, or corrosive materials, on a at and stable surface with adequate clearance on all sides. The
system must remain stationary during operation.
Further, the system should be placed away from interfering electrical signals and magnetic elds. If
possible, a dedicated electrical outlet should be used to eliminate electrical interference from other
instrumentation in your laboratory.
The Azure cSeries imaging system should be installed at no more than 3000 meters above sea level.
2.2 Connecting to Power
The power entry module is located in the lower right on the back panel of the
system. Connect the power cord to a secure power outlet.
It is important to connect the system to a well grounded power source. Azure
Biosystems recommends that you employ a surge protecting power strip to
protect against potential electrical component damage from power surges.
2.3 Power On/O the System
Power on the system by:
1. Using the power switch on the back of the
instrument.
2. Pressing the power button on the top of the tablet.

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To turn o the system, shut down the tablet by
1. Swiping from the right to left on the right side of the screen.
a. Select SETTINGS.
b. Select POWER.
c. Select SHUT DOWN.
2. Turn o power to the system using the power switch on the back of the instrument.
Azure Biosystems recommends leaving the system on during working hours, as the system takes about
20 minutes for the camera to cool after rst power up and rst launch of the software.
2.4 Software Installation
The Azure cSeries Acquisition Software is pre-installed. When the tablet is powered
on from being in the o state, the software should launch directly into the cSeries
capture software application. Otherwise, to launch the software, double click on the
desktop icon.
The system will take a few seconds to initialize. You will see the
following screen during initialization:
Once the system is done initializing, the software displays the
gallery tab, and is ready to use.
2.5 Attach Other USB Input Devices to the System
You may attach regulatory approved, Windows OS supported USB keyboard, USB mouse or other USB
input devices to any of the three external USB port on the system.
3. cSeries Capture Software Overview
Azure cSeries captures high quality images with a very simple and intuitive user interface. The icon
based software allows you to set up the instrument for dierent applications by simply touching one
button. There is no need to focus on your sample, you simply need to place the sample in the system,
and select an exposure time.
3.1 Gallery
When the software opens, it launches into the Gallery window,
designed for opening/closing/saving, and printing your images.
It also allows you perform basic image editing on your opened
image.
OPEN – Use this icon to open an image that is
stored locally, on a USB, or on the network (for
systems that are networked).
Desktop
Icon

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SAVE – Allows you to save you image to a USB, to the tablet, or to a network drive. Images
can be saved as a TIFF or JPEG le. File names are automatically generated with a date
and time stamp, but you can override the automatically generated name by touching the
displayed textbox. A keypad will appear for you to name your le. Note: Azure does not
recommend saving images to the tablet computer, in order to maintain a fast processing
speed for the application.
SAVE ALL – Allows you to save all images open in Gallery tab.
PRINT – Allows you to print to a printer attached to the system, or to a printer on the
network.
CONTRAST – Manually adjust the black, white and gamma settings for
the displayed image. Recommended for chemiluminescent blots.
Note: Adjusting these settings will not aect the raw data in your image
when saved as TIFF image. Only image saved in JPEG would keep the
contrast settings. Azure recommends to use TIFF if the image needs to
be quantied.
AUTO – Auto contrast will contrast your image so as to see the most features in the image.
Note: Azure recommends to crop the image for the area of the sample before auto contrast
to make picture look best.
INVERT – Invert will display your image with dark and light pixels reversed.
SATURATION – Selecting Saturation will show you images with intensities beyond the
dynamic range of the camera.
SINGLE/MULTICHANNEL VIEWING – When a multicolor image is displayed
in the gallery, you will have the option of viewing single channels,
or all three channels at once. By default, the image is displayed
as a multichannel image. At this point, contrasting the image will
contrast all channels. To view just one channel, select the button
that corresponds to the channel you wish to view. To go back to
the multichannel image, select the button with the three overlapping
colored circles.
ROTATE 90 DEGREES, FLIP HORIZONTAL, FLIP VERTICAL – By select one or
more of these icons, you will shift the alignment of your image.
IMAGE INFO – Image info displays information on how your image was acquired. If the
image was generated by an Azure cSeries system, it will remember the selects that
allowed you to acquire that image, and display values such as image time, lter settings,
and date the image was acquired.
ROI – If you select ROI, a crop window will appear over you image. By selecting the
green edges of the box, you can adjust the size of the box. If you wish to crop you
image, select CROP on the lower right of the image. Select CANCEL if you do not wish to
crop the image.
ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT – Use these features to increase or decrease the zoom factor
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3.2 Gel Applications
For applications that include EtBr, SYBR®Green, Coomassie
Blue or similar, select the Gel tab. You will see the following user
interface:
AUTOEXPOSE – Selecting autoexposure as
the exposure time will allow the software
to capture the image for you, using the full
dynamic range of the camera.
CAPTURE – when you are ready to capture
your image, the capture button tells the system to start acquiring an image.
3.2A Imaging Workow
1. Select a light source. You can select from UV 302, UV 365, EPI Blue or Visible. The correct
emission lter will be selected automatically.
• UV 302 – For dyes that are UV excitable, UV 302 will be the brightest and best light source.
• UV 365 – For cutting bands out of a gel, UV 365 reduces the nicks that might be introduced
into the DNA by UV 302.
• EPI Blue- Select this light source for gels that are stained with dyes that excite in the blue
range.
• Visible – For dyes that are visible without additional excitation, use the Visible light source.
When selected, the software will prompt you to use the Orange Tray, which converts the UV
light into bright visible light to provide contrast to your image.
2. Place the sample on the UV transilluminator, or on the Orange Tray for Visible samples.
3. Select an imaging time.
a. Manual Imaging times are entered using our keypad. For gels,
we``` recommend setting exposure time to less than 1 minute.
• For 20 seconds, hit 2then 0then S. To select 1.5 seconds,
type 1 then S, and then 5 0 0 and MS.
• To erase what you done, hit the Cbutton, for clear.
b. Or, you can select AUTOEXPOSE which will calculate the best
imaging time for you image. Selecting autoexpose will grey out the keypad, enabling you to
simply press capture.
c. Maximum exposure time is 30 seconds.
4. Hit CAPTURE. The software will direct the camera to collect the image, and the nal image will be
displayed in the Gallery tab.

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3.2BBand Excision and Light Safety Switch
The light safety interlock switch is located on the front edge of the system and is visible when the door
is open. Normally, if UV light is being used, the cabinet automatically shuts o the UV light source when
the door is opened.
The BAND EXCISION button was created to override the safety switch for situations when a
user needs to cut bands out of their UV excitable gel.
Care must be taken to avoid eye and skin exposure to the UV radiation.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTION WHEN EXPOSED TO UV LIGHT. The
use of protective eyeglasses, mask, and/or gloves is strongly recommended.
After selecting the Band Excision button, the user will be prompted to pull out the override safety
interlocked switched, pictured here:
Once the user pulls out the switch, and selects OK from the screen prompt, the light will remain on for
5 minutes, or until the band excision switch is pressed again. Capturing an image, or selecting another
light source will also turn the light o.
3.3 Chemiluminescent Applications (c300 systems and above)
SENSITIVITY – Changing the sensitivity
settings changes both the sensitivity
and the resolution of the camera
and image. At the Lowest sensitivity
setting, you will be taking a full
resolution image with the camera.
And the Highest sensitivity setting, the
resulting image will be 0.3 MP image.
The resolution is displayed next to the
sensitivity settings.
CUMULATIVE – Selecting Cumulative will tell the software to take up to 10 images at the
time interval you selected for exposure times. For example: if you set an exposure time
of 1 minute, it will display 10 images, every 1 minute. The rst image displayed will be a 1
minute exposure. The second image displayed, at the 2 minute interval, will be a sum of
the rst two images. The nally, tenth image, will be the sum of 10, 1 minute images. You
can view the images in the gallery tab while the next image is being acquired.
MARKER – When taking a single channel image, if marker is selected, after capturing a
chemi image, the system will take a white light image of the blot. The resulting image
displayed in the gallery tab will show the chemi blot in the green channel, and the
white light image in the red channel. This will allow you to overlay your signal over the
image of your blot. Note: Marker feature works optimally when taken on the bottom, UV
transilluminator shelf position.
For all blots, use the blot tray which is stored in the door. The blot tray provides a dark background to
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3.3A Imaging Workow for Chemiluminescent Applications
1. Remove the Blot Tray from the cSeries door.
2. After you have applied the substrate to your blot, place your blot in the very center of the tray.
3. Place the blot tray in one of two positions: on the UV transilluminator, or on the chemi shelf, in
the middle of the imaging system.
• Use the position on the UV transilluminator for larger blots.
• Use the position on the chemi shelf for small blots. Using this top shelf increases the
resolution of the blot.
4. Close the door to the system.
5. Select an exposure time. Choose the exposure time manually or use autoexposure which will
allow the software to capture image for you using the full dynamic range of the camera.
• Recommendation: Set the exposure time to 30 Seconds by hitting 3then 0and then S.
Keep the Sensitivity setting on the default setting, NORMAL. Select CUMULATIVE. After hitting
CAPTURE, a series of images will be displayed, and you can select the best one from the
gallery tab.
• Maximum exposure time is 60 minutes.
6. Select CAPTURE.
7. The images will be displayed in the gallery tab.
3.4 RGB Applications (c400 and c600)
Selecting RBG will give you the follow screen:
The RGB setting is for uorescent Western blots labeled with
Cy5/Cy3/Cy2 or dyes with similar excitation and emission
spectrums.
For all RBG blots, use the Blot Tray on the UV transilluminator
position only. The blot tray provides a dark background to
improve the contrast on the blot image. Placing this Tray on
the UV transilluminator position provides even illumination
for your samples.
Positions for blot tray:
Chemi Shelf (for chemi blots only)
UV Transilluminator (for all blots)

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For each wavelength, you can set a unique exposure time. Each channel will be captured in a unique
color channel, and will be displayed in a multicolor overlayed image. You can take a 1, 2 or 3 channel
image.
1. Place blot in the center of the Blot Tray.
2. Close the door.
3A. Manual Exposure:
• Touch the exposure time box next to the channel that you want to
image. Type in an exposure time using the keypad.
See section 3.2A on how to use the keypad.
• To take a multi channel image, such as a Cy5/Cy3 image, enter an
exposure time for both the Cy5 and Cy3 channel.
• For all channels you do not want to image, leave the exposure time at 0.
• Maximum exposure time is 5 minutes per channel.
3B. Auto exposure: autoexpose will calculate the best imaging time for you image. After selecting
AUTOEXPOSE, simply press CAPTURE. You can choose auto exposure for all, one, or two
channels.
4. Select the resolution. The higher the resolution, the longer we recommend setting your
exposure time.
5. Select CAPTURE. The channels will be captured sequentially.
6. The resulting image will be displayed in the gallery tab.
3.5 NIR Applications (c500 and c600)
For all NIR blots, use the Blot Tray on the UV transilluminator
position only. The blot tray provides a dark background to
improve the contrast on the blot image. Placing this Tray on
the UV transilluminator position provides even illumination
for your samples.
1. Place blot in the center of the Blot Tray on the UV
transilluminator position.
2. Close the door
3A. Manual Exposure:
• Touch the exposure time box next to the channel that you want to
image. Type in an exposure time using the keypad.
See section 3.2A on how to use the keypad.
• To take a multi channel image, enter an exposure time for both the 700 and 800 channel.
• For all channels you do not want to image, leave the exposure time at 0.
• Maximum exposure time is 5 minutes per channel.
3B. Auto exposure: autoexpose will calculate the best imaging time for you image. After selecting
AUTOEXPOSE, simply press CAPTURE. You can choose auto exposure for all, one, or two
channels.
4. Select the resolution. The higher the resolution, the longer we recommend setting your
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5. Select CAPTURE. The channels will be captured sequentially.
6. The resulting image will be displayed in the gallery tab.
3.6 Custom Applications
The custom tab allows the users full exibility when acquiring
their image.
LOAD PROTOCOL – Load Previously saved
protocols, for quick image capture
SAVE PROTOCOL – If you have a custom
setting you plan to use multiple times, save
it, for quick recall in the future.
Imaging workow:
1. Select the sensitivity/resolution for your setting. To use the full camera resolution, select
LOWEST.
2. Select the light sources you wish to use.
a. If you wish to take a single channel image, select a light source next to GRAYSCALE.
b. If you wish to take a multichannel image, make sure the imaging time next to Grayscale is
set to 0. Then, select the light sources you would like to image, next to the color channel
you would like them assigned to. Set the exposure time for each channel.
3. Select the aperture setting: the smaller the number, the wider the aperture. For
chemiluminescence, we recommend 0.95 for fastest light gathering. For all other applications,
2.8 is recommend for improved depth of eld and focus.
4. Select the focus setting:
a. For chemi applications on the Blot Tray on the UV transilluminator, we suggest 2600.
b. For chemi applications on the Blot Tray on the chemi shelf, we suggest 8400.
c. For NIR applications, we suggest 3700-4200.
d. For RGB applications, we suggest 2400-3000.
e. For gel applications, we suggest 2400.
5. Select the number of frames.
6. Save your protocol if you think you will use it in the future.
7. Hit CAPTURE. The resulting imaging will be displayed in the gallery tab.
3.7 Save Acquired Image
Users are discouraged to store image les on the tablet since
its disk space and memory resources are limited. Please use
a USB storage device, or if the system is networked, save to
a network location. There are three USB port, one in the front
and two on the right side panel.

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To save an image, select SAVE from the gallery tab. A le name is auto populated, but this can be
changed by touching the entry area, and a keyboard will pop up. Images can be saved as TIFF or JPEG
les. TIFF les are recommended if the image is later going to be analyzed.
4. Settings
The settings tab may be used only by authorized service technician and is password protected.
RECREATE DARKMASTER – Darkmasters are created at the factory, but in the event that
the camera is replaced, creating darkmasters in the eld can be done.
FOCUS CALIBRATION – Allows the technician to reset the focus setting in case of a shift
in focus.
CREATE FLATS – Allows the technician to recreate at calibration les.
5. Help
Selecting the help tab will allow you to access this PDF.
For further help, please email us at [email protected].
6. Quit
Selecting QUIT will return you to the Windows 8 desktop
7. Tablet and Windows® tools
Tablet Specications
Processor Speed 1.50 GHz
Processor Core Dual-core (2 Core)
Cache 1 MB
Standard Memory 2 GB
Flash Memory
Capacity
32 GB
Screen Size 10.1”
Screen Mode HD
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes
Operating System
Platform
Windows
Operating System Genuine Windows 8
Operating System
Architecture
32-bit

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To help those who aren’t familiar with the Windows 8, here are a few key tips.
7.1 How to Power O/Restart the Tablet
To turn o the system, shut down the tablet by:
a. Swiping from the right to left on the right side of the screen to bring up the right side
toolbar.
b. Select SETTINGS.
c. Select POWER.
d. Select SHUT DOWN or RESTART.
7.2 How to Access the Keypad
The keypad can be accessed on the bottom screen menu bar.

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Please note: you need to be logged in an Admin account to install new software on your computer. If
you are using the Azure provided tablet, the admin password is admin.
1. Swipe from the right of the screen, and click the SETTINGS tab.
2. Select CONTROL PANEL then UNINSTALL A PROGRAM.
3. From the list of programs to uninstall, select CSERIES CAPTURE SOFTWARE.
4. Once it is uninstalled, you can begin installing the new software.
5. Select the SETUP le in the new software folder.
6. Select RUN from the OPEN FILE – SECURITY WARNING.
7. A “User Account Control” Window will pop up and ask you to verify that you know the
Publisher of the software. Select RUN.
8. On the setup screen, select NEXT.
9. On the next Setup screen, select the cSeries model that
you have.
Appendix A: Installing a New Version of the cSeries Capture
Software (c300-c600)

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10. Accept the License Agreement.
11. Select the destination you would like to install the
software. We recommend the default.
12. If it asks you to replace the existing cSeries folder, select
YES, then INSTALL.
13. On the CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Installer
screen, select NEXT.
14. On the next screen, accept the agreement.
15. Select FINISH on the next screen in this installation
process.
16. The next screen will be the 32 bit software setup screen.
Select NEXT.

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17. On the “Modify, Repair or Remove Installation” screen,
select MODIFY, then NEXT and then INSTALL.
18. On the next screen, select FINISH.
19. When the software launches automatically, there will
be an error message if the system is not on. Quit the
software and make sure the hardware is turned on, and
re-launch the software.
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