Olympus LC30 User manual

Installation Manual
OLYMPUS LC30
Microscope Digital Camera
English
Optical Microscope Accessory
To obtain optimum performance of this camera and to ensure the
safety, study this manual thoroughly before operating the camera
and keep it on hand during operation of the camera.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place.

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Contents
1 The OLYMPUS LC30 color camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.4 Operating and storage conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Explanation of the symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 Avoiding personal injuries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.3 Avoiding device damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3 System environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 General remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.2 Microscopes and camera adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.3 PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.4 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Step 1: Insert USB 3.0 PCI express card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.2 Step 2: Install the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.3 Step 3: Connect the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.1 Contacting Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7 Notes on conformity and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

CMOS color camera OLYMPUS LC30
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1 The OLYMPUS LC30 color camera
1.1 Scope of supply
The camera's scope of supply comprises:
Item name: CAM-LC30 (E9700777)
for America / Europe / Africa
Item name: CAM-LC30-CH (E9700798)
for Japan / Asia / Australia
Camera with protective cap Camera with protective cap
USB 2.0 cable USB 2.0 cable
Installation Manual Installation Manual
USB 3.0 PCI express card with driver on CD and
power supply cable
not included in the scope of supply
1 adapter cable for the USB 3.0 PCI express
card's power supply (SATA to IDE)
not included in the scope of supply
CMOS sensor
USB port type B
Camera
USB plug type A
USB plug type B
USB 3.0 PCI express card USB 2.0 cable Installation Manual
adapter cable

1 The OLYMPUS LC30 color camera
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Other essential
components
To be able to use the camera, you'll also need the following components:
Computer with MS-Windows operating system
Light microscope with camera adapter or something similar, for example a
macro stand
Software to operate the camera (see chapter 3.4 on page 14).
1.2 Intended use
This camera is intended to be used for the acquisition of digital images, but not for
clinical diagnostic purposes.
1.3 Specifications
Properties of the
OLYMPUS LC30
The OLYMPUS LC30 is a CMOS color camera with a high frame rate. It was
specially developed for acquisitions using light microscopy. The LC30 is of a
compact design and can be connected to all common types of light microscope by
a C-mount. The ICC profile technology guarantees an optimal color mapping.
Binning modes The OLYMPUS LC30 has three binning modes. In binning mode, the camera's
CMOS sensor combines neighboring pixels into pixel blocks. This results in a higher
sensitivity and a shorter processing time, but also in a lower resolution.
Technical data OLYMPUS LC30
Chip type CMOS
Chip size Type 1/2 Inch
Effective area (width x height) 6.55 mm x 4.92 mm
Pixel size 3.2 µm x 3.2 µm
Maximum resolution 2048 x 1532 pixels
Bit depth 24 bit (8 bit per color channel)
Read-out speed 5 – 40 MHz
Interface USB 2.0
Camera mount Standard C-Mount
Binning Resolution Max. frame rate Exposure times
Maximum reso-
lution
2048 x 1532 pixels 10 frames per second 57 µs - 750 ms
Binning 2x 1024 x 768 pixels 28 frames per second 41 µs - 268 ms
Binning 3x 680 x 512 pixels 37 frames per second 46 µs - 200 ms
Binning 4x 508 x 384 pixels 49 frames per second 46 µs - 150 ms

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1.4 Operating and storage conditions
Please operate and store your camera under the following conditions:
The maximum permissible range for the ambient temperature during camera
operation is +5°C to +40°C.
The maximum permissible relative humidity during camera operation is 80 %
(condensation free).
When the camera is stored or transported, the ambient temperature must be
kept between -20°C and +60°C.
Indoor use only.
Maximum altitude: 2000 m.

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2 General safety instructions
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 the installation.
2.1 Explanation of the symbols used
Personal injuries
Device damage
General notes
The warning sign and the word WARNING indicate dangerous situations that can
lead to serious injuries or even death if ignored.
The warning sign and the word CAUTION indicate dangerous situations that can
lead to light injuries if ignored.
WARNING
CAUTION
The exclamation mark and the word ATTENTION indicate situations, where
irreparable damage to the product can occur if ignored.
ATTENTION
This symbol indicates useful advice, tips for the user and important information
about the product.

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2.2 Avoiding personal injuries
Electric shock due to damaged cable!
When a cable is frayed or damaged, a person touching it risks the danger of an
electric shock.
Shut off the hardware and replace the cable immediately!
Poisoning due to toxic gases!
In the case of a fire, the material of the camera can give off toxic gases. When
these are inhaled, it can cause irritation of the respiratory passages and damage
to them.
Wear respiratory protection when fighting the fire!
Tripping hazard!
Cables laid across a room can be a dangerous tripping hazard. This can cause
injuries to people and damage to equipment.
Wherever possible, lay cables along the wall or behind furniture. Fix cables that run
across the room.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION

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2.3 Avoiding device damage
Never open the camera housing!
The camera's CMOS chip is extremely sensitive. Electrostatic discharge can
permanently damage the camera.
Therefore, never, under any circumstances, open the camera housing!
Avoid vibration shocks!
Mechanical shocks and strong vibrations can damage the camera.
Don't drop the camera during installation. Make sure it is securely mounted on the
microscope. When it's not in use, store it in a safe place!
Secure microscopes with additional components!
A top-heavy microscope can tip over or fall down and result in damage to both the
camera and the microscope.
If the microscope is top-heavy or otherwise unstable, fix it to the wall!
Don't touch the protective glass!
The protective glass over the CMOS chip is extremely sensitive and must not come
into contact with bare hands or any other objects, otherwise the acquisitions will be
impaired by fingerprints or scratches.
Remove dust from the protective glass carefully with compressed air. For the
removal of dust stuck due to static electricity, ionized air is recommended.
Observe the operating conditions!
Exposure to high temperatures or humidity can damage component parts of the
camera.
Always observe the operating and storage conditions (see chapter 1.4 on page 6).
Don't expose the camera to strong light!
Exposure to strong light can cause the camera to overheat, which may cause
damage to its component parts.
Do not expose the camera to strong light (such as sunlight) for long periods of time.
Only use the USB cable that is delivered with your camera
Operate the camera only with the USB cable that is part of the camera's scope of
supply. This ensures that the EMC basic standards are fulfilled.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION

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3 System environment
3.1 General remarks
To acquire images with best possible quality, the microscope has to be configured
correctly. The illumination for example must be set in a way to enable image
acquisitions with appropriate exposure times.
This camera installation manual does not contain explanations on how to setup the
microscope. Please refer to the microscope manual for this information. Additionally,
the online help of OLYMPUS Stream and cellSens contains detailed information on
image acquisition.
Using the OLYMPUS LC30 in special application contexts
Using the camera with non-Olympus microscopes
The OLYMPUS LC30 can be used in combination with many available micro-
scopes. However, its performance in combination with non-Olympus microscopes
has not been tested.
Application context Explanation Countermeasure
Using objectives with
low magnification
(< 10x)
Depending on the microscope configuration,
vignetting might occur in the image if objectives
with a magnification of less than 10x are used.
Switch on the shading
correction or use a camera
adapter with a higher
magnification.
Using objectives with
high magnification
(> 40x)
The maximum exposure time might not be suffi-
cient to acquire a correctly exposed image.
Increase illumination intensity
or use a camera adapter with
a lower magnification.
Darkfield and
fluorescence
microscopy
The OLYMPUS LC30 is not suitable for
darkfield or fluorescence microscopy due to its
limited exposure range.
No countermeasure
available.