Leica Flexacam i5 User manual

Flexacam i5
Flexacam c5
Microscope Cameras
User Manual

Flexacam User Manual 2
Contents
General Notes
Important Safety Notes 4
Symbols Used 5
Safety Instructions 6
Safety Instructions (Continued) 7
End User License Agreement (EULA) 10
Introduction
Your Flexacam 12
Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories 15
Overview of Flexacam i5 Compound 17
Overview of Flexacam i5 Stereo 18
Overview of Flexacam c5 19
Assembly
Assembling of Flexacam i5 Compound 21
Assembling of Flexacam i5 Stereo 23
Assembling of Flexacam c5 25
Installation
Stand-Alone Mode: General Notes 27
Stand-Alone Mode: Cables and Terminals 28
Stand-Alone Mode: Installing Wireless USB Mouse 30
PC Mode: Connecting a Computer, Installing Software 31
Startup Procedure
Switching on the Flexacam 33
Operation (Stand-Alone Mode)
Operation in Stand-Alone Mode 35
Operation (PC Mode)
Operation in PC Mode 37
Operation (Network mode)
Operation in Network Mode 39
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 44
Recovery Mode 45
Care and Maintenance
Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons 47
Spare Parts 49
Specifications
Technical Data 51
Dimensional Drawings Flexacam i5 Compound 54
Dimensional Drawings Flexacam i5 Stereo 55
Dimensional Drawings Flexacam c5 56

Flexacam User Manual General Notes 3
General Notes

Flexacam User Manual General Notes 4
For information on the Enersight OSD in
stand-alone mode, Enersight Desktop and
Enersight Mobile, refer to the website Micro-
scope Software Platform Enersight or scan the
QR code to be directed to Enersight web-page:
The "Safety Concept" booklet contains addi-
tional safety information regarding the service
work, requirements and the handling of the
camera, accessories and electrical accessories
as well as general safety instructions.
Before installing, operating or using the camera
and the accessories, read the user manuals
listed above. In particular, please follow all
safety instructions.
To maintain the camera in its original condition
and to ensure safe operation, the user must
follow the instructions and warnings contained
in these user manuals.
Important Safety Notes
User manual
The Flexacam camera can be configured in a
variety of ways in the Leica product range.
You can find information on the USB
stick together with all relevant user manuals
in additional languages. Keep this USB
stick in asafe place, where it is available
to the user.
User manuals and software updates are
also available for you to download and print
from our website at www.leica-
microsystems.com.
This user manual describes the usage of
the Flexacam and contains important
instructions for operating safety, maintenance
and the accessory parts.

Flexacam User Manual General Notes 5
Symbols Used
WARNING! Safety hazard!
Failure to comply with the following warnings
can cause the following:
OPersonal injury!
ODevice malfunctions and damage.
WARNING
Serious injuries caused by...
This warning label warns of general
hazards that can cause serious or
fatal injuries.
WARNING
Electric shock.
This warning label warns of dange-
rous electrical voltage. The instruc-
tions must be followed without fail,
otherwise there is a risk of serious or
fatal injury.
WARNING
Camera malfunctions and
damage.
This symbol warns against touching
hot surfaces, such as light bulbs.
NOTICE
This warning label warns of damage to the
device and other equipment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This symbol indicates additional
information or explanations that are
intended to provide clarity.
XRead and understand this user
manual before using this device.
UK RESPONIBLE PERSON
Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited
Larch House, Woodlands Business Park, Milton
Keynes, England, United Kingdom, MK14 6FG

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Safety concept
Before using your Leica camera for the first
time, please read the "Safety Concept" booklet
included with your camera. It contains addi-
tional information on handling and care.
Cleaning
XDo not use any unsuitable cleaning agents,
chemicals or techniques for cleaning.
XNever use chemicals to clean colored
surfaces or accessories with rubberized
parts. This could damage the surfaces, and
specimens could be contaminated by abra-
ded particles.
Repairs, service work
XRefer to "Safety Concept" booklet.
XUse only original Leica Microsystems spare
parts.
XBefore opening the camera, switch off the
power and unplug the power cable.
XAvoid contact with powered electrical
circuits, which can lead to injury.
Responsibilities of person in charge of
camera
XRefer to "Safety Concept" booklet.
XEnsure that
– the Flexacam and accessories are
operated, maintained and repaired by
authorized and trained personnel only.
– all operators have read, understood
and observe this user manual, and
particularly the safety regulations.
Safety Instructions

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
Description
The individual modules fulfill the high require-
ments for observation and documentation of
the Flexacam camera.
Intended use
XRefer to "Safety Concept" booklet.
Non-intended use
XRefer to "Safety Concept" booklet.
XNever use the Flexacam or its components
for diagnostic or surgery procedures if it is
not expressly intended for such use.
The camera and accessories described in this
user manual have been tested for safety and
potential hazards.
The responsible Leica affiliate must be consul-
ted whenever the camera is altered, modified
or used in conjunction with non-Leica compo-
nents that are outside of the scope of this user
manual!
Unauthorized alterations to the camera or
noncompliant use shall void all rights to any
warranty claims.
Place of use
XRefer to "Safety Concept" booklet.
XPlace electrical components at least 10cm
away from the wall and from flammable
substances.
XAvoid large temperature fluctuations, direct
sunlight and vibrations. These conditions
can distort the functionality of the camera.
XIn warm and damp climates, give the indi-
vidual components special care in order to
prevent the build-up of fungus.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
Transport
XBefore shipping the camera, please reset
the camera to the factory default, so that no
personal data like access details to E-Mail or
network remain stored on the camera.
XUse the original packaging for shipping or
transporting the individual modules of the
Flexacam and the accessory components.
XIn order to prevent damage from vibrations,
disassemble all moving parts that (accor-
ding to the user manual) can be assembled
and disassembled by the customer and
pack them separately.
Integration in third-party products
XRefer to "Safety Concept" booklet.

Disposal
After the end of the product’s life, please
contact Leica Service or Leica Sales on how to
dispose of it.
Like all electronic devices, the camera, its
components and accessories may not be dispo-
sed of as general household waste!
Please observe the national
laws and ordinances which, for
example, implement and ensure
compliance with EU directive
WEEE2012/19/EU.
Legal regulations
XRefer to "Safety Concept" booklet.

EC Declaration of Conformity
XRefer to "Safety Concept" booklet.
Health risks
Workplaces with microscopes and cameras faci-
litate and improve the viewing task, but they
also impose high demands on the eyes and
muscles of the user. Depending on the duration
of uninterrupted work, asthenopia and muscu-
loskeletal problems may occur.
For this reason, appropriate measures for reduc-
tion of the workload must be taken:
OOptimal arrangement of workplace, work
assignments and work flow (changing tasks
frequently).
OThorough training of the personnel, giving
consideration to ergonomic and organiza-
tional aspects.
The ergonomic optical design and construc-
tion of microscopes and cameras from Leica are
intended to reduce the exertion of the user to
a minimum.

Flexacam User Manual General Notes 9
Safety Instructions (Continued)
Camera safety and EMC
Our camera has been designed, produced and
tested in compliance with
OEN 61010-1: Safety requirements for elec-
trical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use - Part 1: General require-
ments (for microscope)
OEN 62368-1: Audio / video, information and
communication technology equipment -
Part 1: Safety requirements (for optional
external power supply only)
ORadio interference suppression in compli-
ance with EN 55011 Class A
OEN 61326-1, Electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements
The camera meets the requirements of EU
directives
O2014/35/EU Low voltage directive
O2014/30/EU EMC directive
O2011/65/EU RoHS directive
O2009/125/EC + VO EU 2019/1782
Ecodesign requirements for energy-rela-
ted products only applicable for external
power supply
and carries the CE mark.
Intended for indoor use only in all EU member
states, EFTA states and Switzerland.
EMC precautions
Prior to the installation of Flexacam, the elec-
tromagnetic environment needs to be evalu-
ated. It is the responsibility of the operator to
ensure compliance with the environment.
If the instrument is being installed in any other
environment than an INDUSTRIAL, it cannot be
guaranteed that the equipment does not inter-
fere with other electronic devices.
INDUSTRIAL environments are part of a sepa-
rate power network, in most cases supplied by
a high- or medium-voltage transformer, dedi-
cated for the supply of installations feeding
manufacturing or similar plants.
Strong electromagnetic fields in the immediate
vicinity of the device can lead to a malfunction
of the screen display.
NOTICE
If Flexacam is installed in any other envi-
ronment than an INDUSTRIAL, it cannot be
guaranteed that the radiated electromag-
netic emissionsdo not interfere with other
electronic devices.

Flexacam User Manual General Notes 10
This End User License Agreement is entered
into by and between Leica Microsystems
("Leica") and you, the end user, as the context
requires, either individually or as an authorized
representative of the company or organization
acquiring and / or using this camera ("User").
This camer can be used in a network and offers
functionality such as automated submission of
images to an E-Mail recipient defined by the
User, or copying of images to a SMB file server
selected by the User. Therefore, passwords will
need to be chosen by the User which passwords
will be stored on the camera in a separate pass-
word file. Direct access to the password file is
denied; passwords are stored with an encryp-
tion which follows the Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES), with a block and key size of
128 bits.
During any firmware update this password file
will be deleted and the User will need to reenter
the passwords.
When sending or forwarding the camera to
third parties for any reason, or when returning
the camera to Leica for service or maintenance,
the User should always reset the camera to
factory settings.
Use of network and / or other connectivity
functionality provided by or with this camera
are at the User´s discretion and risk; specifically,
the User assumes full responsibility for network
operation and safety. Leica does not guarantee
any particular network safety standard and
declines all responsibility, without limitation,
for unauthorized access, security breach, data
loss or corruption, or any financial or legal
consequences thereof.
End User License Agreement (EULA)

Flexacam User Manual Introduction 11
Introduction

Flexacam User Manual Introduction 12
We congratulate you on purchasing the
Flexacam camera from Leica Microsystems.
The special design of the Flexacam makes it
a universal, highly versatile tool for viewing
microscopic specimens and capturing still
images or video.
Firmware for cameras is constantly being
updated. Be sure to keep your camera up-to-
date by checking the download section on the
camera's website. There you will find new firm-
ware and instructions on how to update your
camera. You may also contact your Leica repre-
sentative for help.
Real 4K monitor
The integrated HDMI output allows the micro-
scope image to be displayed on a high-defini-
tion (HD-capable) monitor, where the following
resolutions are possible:
O3,840 × 2,160 (4K UHD). To be used on
4Kmonitors.
O1,920 × 1,080 (Full-HD). This resolution
provides the characteristic imaging perfor-
mance for a Full-HD-capable monitor.
Enersight On-Screen Display (OSD)
Your camera comes with a dedicated operating
system (On-Screen Display menu, OSD menu)
to provide stand-alone functionality. The user
interaction is enabled via an on-screen display
which superimposes a graphical user interface
on the microscope image.
For information on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
in stand-alone mode, refer to the OSD User
Manual.
Enersight Desktop
Your Flexacam includes a Quick Start Guide
with a download link to the latest "Enersight
Desktop" software.
Enersight Mobile
Your Flexacam can be operated with Mobile
Application "Enersight Mobile". Please down-
load it free of charge from Google Play or App
Store.
Google Play Store Apple Store
User-friendly even in the smallest detail
Like every digital camera, the Flexacam reacts
differently to different light sources. The white
balance is set to match LED illumination from
Leica at the factory.
In general, utilization of LED illumination from
Leica is recommended.
Your Flexacam

Flexacam User Manual Introduction 13
PC mode
XUse USB-C / USB-A cable to connect Flexa-
cam to your computer.
Stand-alone mode
1. Connect the camera to HD / 4K monitor via
the HDMI port.
2. Connect the USB stick and mouse on the
back panel.
3. Connect the power supply unit on the
back panel of Flexacam c5 or Flexacam
i5 Stereo or connect the Flexacam i5
Compound to the compound microscope via
USB-C / USB-A cable.
Introduction
Your Leica Flexacam is a state-of-the-art brightfield camera with 12 megapixel image resolution. The camera can be easily connected to a variety of
compound and stereo microscopes without additional components. There are various ways to connect the camera with your viewing devices:
Your Flexacam (Continued)

Flexacam User Manual Introduction 14
Network mode
XUse your camera in network mode by
connecting it to the Ethernet (via adapter) or
by connecting a Wi-Fi dongle.
Your Flexacam (Continued)

Flexacam User Manual Introduction 15
Standard delivery
Standard delivery of the Flexacam includes:
1. Flexacam
2. USB-C / USB-A cable (for PC or power supply
connection)
3. USB stick
4. 4K HDMI cable, for connecting to an HD /
4Kmonitor
5. Power supply unit (only with
Flexacam i5 Stereo and Flexacam c5)
1
2
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3
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or
Optional accessories
OWi-Fi dongle
OUSB-to-Ethernet adapter
OHD / 4K monitor
OHandswitch / Footswitch
OBarcode scanner
or
Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories
Wi-Fi dongle
The Wi-Fi dongle enables you to work under
wireless condition with the Flexacam.
Due to different country restrictions, there are
different versions of Wi-Fi dongles available.
To get the latest information about the availa-
bility of Wi-Fi dongles in your specific country,
please contact your local sales representative.
USB-to-Ethernet adapter
The USB-to-Ethernet adapter allows you to
connect an Ethernet cable to an USB-A port on
the camera to set up an Ethernet network.
For information on additional
accessories, such as objectives and
adapters, illumination or the dust
cover for the camera, please contact
your Leica Microsystems authorized
dealer.

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HD / 4K monitor
HD / 4K monitor enables you to life stream and
acquire images in a higher resolution.
Handswitch / Footswitch
Various functionals can be assigned to the opti-
onal handswitch / footswitch (such as taking
pictures, white balance, video recording).
Barcode scanner
Barcode scanner or Barcode reader enables you
to assign tags for images and videos.
Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories (Continued)

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Overview of Flexacam i5 Compound
1. ON / OFF button
2. PC / power supply connection (USB Type-C)
3. Status LED
4. HDMI port for monitor (stand-alone mode)
5. 2× USB port for
–USB thumb drive (for data storage),
–mouse,
–keyboard,
–Wi-Fi dongle or
–USB-to-Ethernet adapter (USB Type-A)
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1

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Overview of Flexacam i5 Stereo
1. 3× USB port for
–mouse,
–keyboard,
–Wi-Fi dongle or
–USB-to-Ethernet adapter (USB Type-A)
2. USB SPEED port (insert USB thumb drive for
data storage here) (stand-alone operation)
3. HDMI port for monitor (stand-alone mode)
4. PC / power supply connection (USB Type-C)
5. ON / OFF button
6. Status LED
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6

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Overview of Flexacam c5
1. Ethernet connection
2. USB SPEED port (insert USB thumb drive for
data storage here) (stand-alone operation)
3. USB port for
–USB thumb drive (for data storage),
–mouse,
–keyboard,
–Wi-Fi dongle or
–USB-to-Ethernet adapter (USB Type-A)
4. HDMI port for monitor (stand-alone mode)
5. Connection for handswitch/ footswitch
(2.5mm phone jack)
6. PC / power supply connection (USB Type-C)
7. ON / OFF button
3
3
3
3
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
1
1
2
2

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Assembly