Olympus LC35 User manual

Instruction manual
OLYMPUS LC35
Digital Microscope 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 OLYMPUS LC35 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 11
3 System environment 12
3.1 Microscope and camera adapter 12
3.2 Recommended computer and monitor configuration 13
3.3 Restrictions on use 13
4 Assembly 15
4.1 Attaching the camera 15
4.2 Connecting the USB camera cable 16
4.3 Installing the software 17
5 Acquiring images 18
6 Cleaning the camera 19
7 Troubleshooting 20
7.1 Possible problems 20
7.2 Contacting Customer Service 24
8 Declarations of conformity and notes on disposal 25
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About the camera
The OLYMPUS LC35 is a CMOS color camera with a high frame rate.
It was developed for acquisitions using light microscopy. The camera
can be connected to all common types of light microscopes using a
C-mount.
About this instruction manual
This instruction manual is for the OLYMPUS LC35 microscope digital
camera.
Information about the operation of the microscope, computer or
software can be found in the instruction manuals for the
corresponding device or software.
Trademark
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation, USA. All other brand names and product names
mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks
of their respective owners.
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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 diagnostic purposes.
1.2 Avoiding personal injury and device damage
WARNING - Avoiding personal injury
Electric shock due to damaged cable
When a 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
can cause injuries to people and damage to equipment. Wherever
possible, lay cables along the wall or 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 only with the supplied USB camera cable. Only
then will the functionality of 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 extremely sensitive 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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Comply with 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 11).
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 OLYMPUS LC35 camera
2.1 Scope of supply
Camera
USB camera cable
Safety and warning
information
A printed copy of the safety and warning information are supplied
with the camera.
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The complete instruction manual is available for download. You can
download the manual from the following web pages
https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/support/instruction-manual-
downloads/
https://www.olympus-ims.com/user-manuals/
2.2 System diagram
To use the OLYMPUS LC35 with a light microscope, you need
suitable software and a computer as well as a monitor. For the
recommended computer and monitor configuration, refer to page
13.
You can use the following Olympus software applications:
Software application Minimum version
cellSens* Life science image analysis
software 3.2
OLYMPUSStream* Image analysis software 2.5
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Software application Minimum version
PRECiV* Image and measurement
software 1.1
DP2-TWAIN** Free image acquisition software 10.2
LCmicro** Free image acquisition software 2.3
* Perform the available service updates.
** This software is available only as a download from the following
web pages.
https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/support/downloads
https://www.olympus-ims.com/service-and-support/downloads
2.3 LED status indication
There is an LED on the camera which indicates the following
statuses.
LED Status
The LED flashes green. The camera is being initialized.
The LED lights up
continuously green.
The camera is successfully connected to the
USB 3.1 port.
The LED flashes red/orange. There is a camera error. Contact Customer
Service (see page 24).
The LED lights up orange.
The camera is not connected to the USB 3.1
port. If this is the case, you will receive a
corresponding error message.
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2.4 Specifications
The OLYMPUS LC35 is a CMOS color camera with a high frame rate.
It was developed for acquisitions using light microscopy. The camera
can be connected to all common types of light microscopes using a
C-mount.
Chip type CMOS color sensor
Chip size 1/2.5 Inch
Recording area 5.702 mm x 4.277 mm
7.13 mm diagonal
Maximum resolution 2160 x 1620 pixels
3.5 million pixels
Camera port of the microscope C-Mount
Input / output On the camera:USB 3.1 type C
On the computer: USB 3.1 type A
Resolution Frame rate* Exposure
time
2160 x 1620 Full resolution 19 fps
25 µs - 1534
ms
1296 x 972 Fast mode 40 fps
1920 x 1080 Full HD 25 fps
* The maximum achievable frame rate is listed. The frame rate depends,
among other things, on the computer being used.
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