Olympus SC50 User manual

Installation Manual
SC50
CMOS color camera
English
Optical Microscope Accessory

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Contents
1TheSC50CMOScolorcamera... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.3 Operating and storage conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2Generalsafetyinstructions.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Avoiding personal injuries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2 Avoiding device damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3Systemenvironment......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Microscope and camera adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.2 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Step 1: Insert USB 3.0 PCI express card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.2 Step 2: Install USB 3.0 PCI express card driver . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.3 Step 3: Install the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.4 Step 4: Connect the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5Careandmaintenance....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6Troubleshooting...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 The installation program won't start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.2 The camera can't be found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.3 A faulty image appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.4 The camera isn't available in the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6.5 You receive an error message when you start the live-image 26
6.6 A different problem has occurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7Notesonconformityanddisposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8Glossary................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

CMOS color camera SC50
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1 The SC50 CMOS color camera
1.1 Scope of supply
The camera's scope of supply comprises:
Camera with protective cap
USB 3.0 cable
Installation manual
USB 3.0 PCI express card with driver on CD and power supply cable
Adapter cable for the USB 3.0 PCI express card's power supply (SATA to IDE)
CMOS sensor
USB port type B
Camera
USB plug type A USB plug type B
USB 3.0 PCI express card USB cable Installation manual

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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 3.3 on page 12)
1.2 Specifications
Properties of
the SC50
The SC50 is a CMOS color camera with a high frame rate. It was designed for
biomedical and material sciences applications, but not for clinical diagnostic
purposes. It was specially developed for acquisitions using light microscopy.
The SC50 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 SC50 has two 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 SC50
Chip type CMOS
Chip size 1/2.5 Inch
Effective area (width x height) 5.6 mm x 4.2 mm
Pixel size 2.2 µm x 2.2 µm
Maximum resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels
Bit depth 24 bit, 48 bit
Read-out speed 5 – 104 MHz
Interface USB 3.0
Camera mount Standard C-Mount
Binning Image format Resolution Max. frame rate Exposure times
Maximum resolution 4:3 2560 x 1920 pixels 15 frames per second 0.03 ms - 2.74 s
Binning 2x2 4:3 1280 x 960 pixels 36 frames per second 0.02 ms - 1.7 s
Binning 4x4 4:3 640 x 480 pixels 47 frames per second 0.02 ms - 1.8 s
Maximum resolution 16:9 (Full HD)1920x1080pixels32framespersecond 0.03ms-1.8s
Binning 2x2 16:9 960 x 540 pixels 71 frames per second 0.018 ms - 1.3 s
Binning 4x4 16:9 480 x 270 pixels 77 frames per second 0.018 ms - 1.57 s

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1.3 Operating and storage conditions
Please operate and store your camera in the following conditions:
The maximum permissible range for the ambient temperature during camera
operation is +0°C to +45°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.

2 General safety instructions
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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 func-
tionality. For this reason, always read and follow the general safety instructions and
warnings before and during the installation.
Serious injuries can occur
The warning sign and the word Warning indicate dangerous situations
that can lead to serious injuries or even death if ignored.
Light injuries can occur
The warning sign and the word Caution indicate dangerous situations
that can lead to light injuries if ignored.
Damage to devices can occur
The exclamation mark and the word Attention indicate situations,
where irreparable damage to the camera, microscope or computer can
occur if ignored.
Reduced functionality can occur
Notices only printed with an exclamation mark indicate that ignoring
them can reduce or hamper the camera's functionality.
Warning
Caution
Attention

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2.1 Avoiding personal injuries
2.2 Avoiding device damage
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 into place!
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!
Warning
Warning
Caution
Attention
Attention
Attention

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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. Ionized air is
recommended for removing dust which is adhered by static electricity.
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 1.3 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

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3 System environment
3.1 Microscope and camera adapter
Suitable camera
adapters
The system table shows the camera adapters you can use to connect the SC50 to
common Olympus microscopes. Please note that you can also use microscopes that
are not listed there. Basically, all of the camera adapters with the magnification
factor 0.5 or larger are suitable.
U-CMAD3
U-TV1x-2
U-TV0.5xC-3 U-TV0.63xC
GX-TV0.5xC
GX-TV0.7xC
SC50
MVX-TV0.63xC
MVX-TV1xC
Upright
microscope
BX61/ BX51/ BX41
CX41/ CX31/ MX61
MX61L/ MX51
BX43/ BX46/ BX53
BX63
Inverted
microscopes
IX81/ IX71/ IX51
IX83/ IX73/ IX53
Stereo
microscopes
SZX16/ SZX10
SZX7/ SZ61
Inverted
metallography
microscopes
GX71/ GX51
Fluorescence
microscope
MVX10
USB cable
Camera Software with camera driver
Camera adapter