Olympus DP23 User manual

Instruction Manual
DP23 / DP28
Microscope Digital Camera
Optical Microscope Accessory English

Contents
1 Safety 4
1.1 Intended use 4
1.2 Avoiding personal injury and device damage 4
1.3 Explanation of the symbols used 6
2 The DP23 / DP28 camera 7
2.1 Scope of supply 7
2.2 System diagram 8
2.3 LED status indication 9
2.4 Specifications 10
2.5 Operating and storage conditions 12
3 System environment 13
3.1 Microscope and camera adapter 13
3.2 Recommended computer and monitor configuration 14
3.3 Restrictions on use 14
4 Assembly 17
4.1 Attaching the camera 17
4.2 Connecting the USB camera cable 18
4.3 Installing the software 19
5 Acquiring images 20
6 Cleaning the camera 21
7 Troubleshooting 22
7.1 Possible problems 22
7.2 Contacting Customer Service 26
8 Notes on conformity and disposal 27

About the DP23 / DP28 camera
The DP23 /DP28 cameras are CMOS color cameras with a high frame
rate. They were specially developed for acquisitions using light
microscopy. The cameras can be connected to all common types of
light microscope by a C-mount.
About this instruction manual
This instruction manual applies to the DP23 and DP28 microscope
digital cameras.
Information about the operation of the microscope, computer or
software can be found in the instruction manuals for the
corresponding device or software.
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1 Safety
The camera has been developed and produced in conformity with
recognized safety regulations. However, it is not possible to entirely
rule out possible hazards for the user, damage to the camera or
microscope, or impairments of the camera's functionality. For this
reason, always read and follow the general safety instructions and
warnings before and during installation.
1.1 Intended use
This camera is intended to be used for the acquisition of digital
images, but not for medical diagnosticpurposes.
1.2 Avoiding personal injury and device damage
WARNING - Avoiding personal injury
Electric shock due to damaged cable
Whena cable is frayed or damaged, a person touching it risks
receiving an electric shock. Shut off the hardware and replace the
cable immediately.
Poisoning due to toxic gases
In the event of a fire, the material of the camera can give off toxic
gases. When these are inhaled, it can cause irritation or damage to
the respiratory tract. Wear respiratory protection when fighting the
fire.
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CAUTION - Avoiding personal injury
Tripping hazard
Cables laid across a room can be a dangerous tripping hazard. This
cancause injuries to people and damage to equipment. Wherever
possible, laycables along the wallor behind furniture. Fix and label
cables that run across the room.
ATTENTION - Avoiding device damage
Never open the camera
The camera's CMOS chip is extremely sensitive. Electrostatic
discharge can permanently damage the camera. Therefore, never
open the camera housing.
Use only the supplied USB camera cable
Operate the camera onlywith the supplied USB camera cable. Only
then will the functionalityof the camera and compliance with the EMC
basic standards be ensured.
Don't touch the protective glass
The protective glass over the CMOS chip is extremelysensitive and
must not come into contact with bare hands or any other objects,
otherwise the acquired images will be impaired by fingerprints or
scratches.
Avoid vibration shocks
Mechanical shocks and strong vibrations can damage the camera.
Don't drop the camera during assembly. Make sure the camera is
securely mounted on the microscope. When the camera is not in use,
store it in a safe place.
1 Safety
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Observe the operating and storage conditions
Exposure to high temperatures or humidity can damage component
parts of the camera. Always observe the operating and storage
conditions (see page 12).
1.3 Explanation of the symbols used
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in major injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may damage
the equipment or other property.
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2 The DP23 / DP28 camera
2.1 Scope of supply
Camera
USB camera cable
Instruction manual
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2.2 System diagram
To use the camera with a light microscope, you need suitable
software and a computer as wellas a monitor. For the recommended
computer and monitor configuration, refer to page 14.
You can use the following Olympus software applications:
Software application Minimum
version
cellSens Life science image analysis software 3.1.1.
OLYMPUS
Stream Materials solutions image analysis software 2.4.4.
DP2-TWAIN Free image acquisition software 9.1
DP2-TWAIN is available only as a download from the
Olympus Internet site.
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DP23/ DP28/ with DP2-AOU
Alternatively, Olympus provides a special control unit, DP2-AOU, for
DP23 / DP28. DP2-AOU replaces a computer. The software for
controlling DP23 /DP28 is pre-installed on DP2-AOU.
2.3 LED status indication
A blue LED is located on the front of the camera. After starting the
software, the LED indicates the following statuses:
LED Status
The LED flashes. The camera is being initialized.
The LED flashes continuously. There is a camera error. Contact
Customer Service (see page 26).
The LED lights up continuously. The camera is ready.
The LED doesn’t light up.
The camera is not connected to the
computer or DP2-AOU port.
The camera is not connected to the
USB 3.1 port.
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2.4 Specifications
The DP23 /DP28 cameras are CMOS color cameras with a high frame
rate. Theywere speciallydeveloped to acquire images from light
microscopes. The cameras can be connected to allcommon types of
light microscopes by a C-mount adapter.
Specifications - DP23
Chip type C-mount CMOS camera
Chip size 1/1.8 Inch
Recording area 7.41 mm x 4.98 mm
8.92 mm diagonal
Maximum resolution 3088 x 2076 pixels
6.41 million pixels
Camera port of the microscope C-Mount
Input / output
On the camera:USB 3.1 type C (with
lock screws)
On the computer or DP2-AOU : USB
3.1 type A
Resolution Frame rate* Exposure
time
3088 x 2076 Full resolution 45 fps
13 µs - 15 s
2072 x 2072 Square 59 fps
1544 x 1038 High speed 59 fps
1544 x 1038 High sensitivity 59 fps
1920 x 1080 Full HD 60 fps
* The maximum achievable frame rate is listed. The frame rate depends,
among other things, on the performance of the computer being used.
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