Basler POWERPACK User manual

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
BASLER POWERPACK
FOR MICROSCOPY

DISCOVER YOUR
BASLER POWERPACK
FOR MICROSCOPY

Welcome to the Quick Install Guide for Basler’s PowerPack for Micros-
copy. Find details about each component and step-by-step instructions
on how to set up your microscope camera.
Microscopy enables visualization of structure and function of the most
diverse and smallest objects. With this PowerPack by Basler, you can rely
on highest image quality, whether you use this digital microscope camera in
your leisure activities, in routine or research applications.
Crisp colors, clear contrast, high resolution and dynamic range.
Exact image reproduction and color fidelity.
Outstanding performance stability and accuracy.
You have decided for equipment from a worldwide leading
company in vision technology – Basler AG.
More than 25 years of experience in machine vision.
Quality made in Germany.
3-year warranty.
We trust that this PowerPack for Micros-
copy enables you to experience most
reliable and reproducible observation,

Basler AG
An der Strusbek 60–62
22926 Ahrensburg
Germany
All material in this publication is subject to change without notice and is
copyright Basler AG.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Install Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Correct Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Authorized Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other Items to Be Observed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DELIVERED PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parts by Variant of the Basler PowerPack for Microscopy . . . . . . . . . . 13
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Requirements before Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the Basler Microscopy Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Additional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Requirements before Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing a Basler Microscopy Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Basler Microscopy pulse Cameras and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Basler Microscopy ace Cameras and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SUPPORT, REPAIR, AND DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Technical Support and Camera Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Quick Install Guide
This Quick Install Guide for the Basler PowerPack for Microscopy applies to
all variants of the Basler PowerPack for Microscopy. The document provides
information about installing the Basler Microscopy Software and the Basler
Microscopy camera included in a Basler PowerPack for Microscopy.
Software use and camera operation are described in an online help that is
included with the Basler Microscopy Software.
Note: Read the Quick Install Guide carefully before installing software
and camera. All components involved in the installation are indicated in
Figure 1 and Figure 2.

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INTRODUCTION
Correct Use
Basler Microscopy cameras are digital cameras used to acquire images of
what is "seen" by a microscope. Each camera must be firmly mounted on a
microscope and must be connected to a computer via the delivered USB 3.0
cable. On the same computer, the Basler Microscopy Software must be
installed. The software may only be used with a Basler Microscopy camera
(one camera per software installation).
The images are sent to the computer via the USB 3.0 cable for display,
storage, and possible further processing.
Basler Microscopy cameras may only be used with light microscopes.
The cameras are designed for indoor use in e.g. laboratories and educational
institutions. The cameras can be used for a variety of fields such as
diagnostics, biomedical research, materials science, and education.
Authorized Users
Persons installing and using the parts included in a Basler PowerPack for
Microscopy and related components must be adults, must be familiar with
the requirements for safely using current supplied via a USB 3.0 interface,
and must follow the safety instructions given in this document. Minors may
only operate a camera when supervised by qualified adults.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electric Shock Hazard: Risk of Burn or Death.
The power supply in the PC, used for supplying camera power, must meet
the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS)
requirements.
If you use a powered hub or powered switch, they must meet the SELV and
LPS requirements.
Never use a damaged USB 3.0 cable. If the cable is damaged, immediately
discard the cable. Obtain a replacement cable from your camera sales
representative.
Fire Hazard: Risk of Fire and Burn.
The power supply in the computer, used for supplying camera power, must
meet the Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements.
If you use a powered hub or powered switch, they must meet the LPS
requirements.
Be careful not to allow liquid, flammable, or metallic material inside of the
camera housing. If operated with any foreign matter inside, the camera may
fail or cause a fire.
DANGER
WARNING

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Damage Hazard: Risk of Damaging the Camera.
You must supply camera power that complies with the Universal Serial Bus
2.0 or 3.0 specifications (Basler Microscopy pulse) or with the Universal
Serial Bus 3.0 specification (Basler Microscopy ace).
Make sure the camera microscope adapter (Figure 2) does not reach too far
into the camera body. Otherwise, the camera’s IR cut filter (color cameras)
or the sensor (mono cameras) can be damaged.
Never try to directly connect a Basler Microscopy pulse camera (with CS-
mount) to the C-mount of a camera microscope adapter. The camera and
the adapter can be damaged. In addition, the adapter will not have the
correct length, resulting in inferior image quality. Always use the CS-mount
to C-mount adapter ring between a Basler Microscopy pulse camera and a
camera microscope adapter with C-mount.
Do not operate the camera in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields.
Avoid electrostatic charging.
Do not open the housing. Touching internal components may damage them.
If the camera is not installed, store it in its original packaging.
NOTICE