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

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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.

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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

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3.2 Computer
3.2.1 System requirements for the computer
For optimal use, the system requirements listed in the table must be fulfilled.
*Makesurethatthesoftwareyouwanttooperate the camera with supports one of
the operating systems listed here.
System requirements
Required Recommended
Processor (CPU) Intel i3, i5, i7 or the corresponding
XEON processors
compatible AMD processors
4 or more physical cores
2.5 GHz
Hard disk at least 30 GB free storage space
RAM 4GB 8GB
Screen resolution at least 1280 pixels x 1024 pixels
VGA board 32-bit graphics card
at least 128 MB graphics memory
Drive DVD-ROM drive
Interfaces a free USB 3.0 PCI slot
(Generation 2, 1x)
Operating systems* MS-Windows 8 / 8.1 (32 bit or 64 bit)
MS-Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit)
Computer power
supply
> 300 W and a free power supply
socket
Latest system requirements available from customer service
The system requirements listed here are current at the time of creating this
manual. The system requirements are often updated by the manufacturer. The
latest requirements can be obtained by asking customer service at Olympus Soft
Imaging Solutions. To do so, send an e-mail to the following address:
[email protected]

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3.2.2 Operating the camera with a laptop
Generally speaking, it is possible to operate the camera with a laptop. Owing to the
variety of such products on the market, it isn't possible to make any generally valid
statements about the technical prerequisites for this setup. It is possible that the
power supply provided by the integrated USB interface won't be sufficient to operate
the camera. Recommendation: Connect the camera to the laptop with an external
USB hub that has its own power supply.
If any problems occur, contact Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions Customer Service
(see chapter 6.6.2 on page 28).
3.3 Software
You'll need the appropriate software to acquire images with the camera. Here are
some possibilities:
You can operate the camera with software from Olympus or Olympus Soft
Imaging Solutions that came with the camera.
You can operate your camera with pre-existing Olympus or Olympus Soft
Imaging Solutions software.
Installing new Olympus or Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions software
Optimal operation The camera is optimally operated with Olympus or Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions
software. The following software products support the camera:
cellSens
Stream
Information on how to perform the installation can be found in the chapter 4.3 on
page 16.
Operating the camera with pre-existing software
Possible operation Generally speaking, it's possible to operate the camera with software from Olympus
Soft Imaging Solutions that you already have. To do so, you'll have to completely
reinstall the software and, if possible, select the SC50 camera.
Depending on how old the software is, it may not be possible to retroactively install
the camera driver. For this reason, we recommend that you acquire a current update
for your software. Contact Customer Service (see chapter 6.6.2 on page 28) to find
out whether your software version is sufficient for the operation of the camera.

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4Installation
When installing the camera and the software, it is important to follow the order
below:
1) Insert USB 3.0 PCI express card
2) Install USB 3.0 PCI express card driver
3) Install the software
4) Connect the camera
4.1 Step 1: Insert USB 3.0 PCI express card
The camera is connected to the computer via a USB 3.0 PCI express card. Even if
your computer already has a USB 3.0 PCI express card, we strongly recommend
inserting the supplied PCI express card. When you do so, it ensures the camera's
full functionality and avoids any traffic bottlenecks.
When inserting the PCI express card, please follow the instructions given by the
manufacturer. Also pay attention to the safety instructions given below:
After you have inserted the card, make sure to note the following point.
Install the software first!
Install the software you use to operate the camera with before connecting the
camera to your computer.
Danger of electric shock from a plugged-in computer!
When installing hardware on a computer, there is a risk of electric shock.
Be sure to disconnect the power supply before you open the computer!
Injuries caused by sharp metal edges!
The metal edges of the computer and the FireWire board are sharp. You can injure
yourself on them.
Therefore, take care when you open the computer and install the FireWire board.
It's a good idea to wear thin gloves when you do so.
Warning
Caution
Use the supplied power cable
Use the power supply cable supplied with the USB 3.0 express card.

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4.2 Step 2: Install USB 3.0 PCI express card driver
MS-Windows 8 With the MS-Windows 8 operating system, this step is not necessary. The driver for
the USB 3.0 PCI express card was automatically installed with the operating system.
MS-Windows 7 Driver installation with MS-Windows 7
With the MS-Windows 7 operating system, the driver for the USB 3.0 PCI express
card isn't automatically installed.
1) Open the Device Manager.
Depending on the operating system you use, opening the Device Manager
is done in different ways. If required, refer to your operating system's online
help for further information on the Device Manager.
As long as the driver
for the USB 3.0
express card is not
installed, an
exclamation mark
with a yellow
background appears
in the Device
Manager.
The Device Manager dialog box opens.
To install this driver, do the following:
1) Insert the CD with the USB 3.0 express card's driver in the CD drive. The CD
was supplied with the USB PCI express card.
2) Open the Windows folder.
3) Double click the setup.exe file.
Log on as an administrator
To be able to install software, you must log on to your computer as an adminis-
trator. If you don't have administrator rights, contact your company's authorized IT
specialist.

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Now, the installation program starts.
4) Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
When the driver for the USB 3.0 PCU express card has been installed, this
dialog box appears.
5) Click the Finish button to complete the installation.
6) Once you've done this, check the driver in the Device Manager.

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The correct driver for the USB 3.0 PCI express card is now displayed in the
Device Manager.
4.3 Step 3: Install the software
To operate the camera with your computer, the camera driver has to be installed.
This is automatically done when installing the software you use to operate the
camera (see chapter 3.3 on page 12).
Do the following:
1) Close all running application programs, including the application programs that
run in the background, for example, antivirus software.
2) Place the software DVD into the corresponding drive.
The installation program starts automatically.
Log on as an administrator
To be able to install software, you must log on to your computer as an adminis-
trator. If you don't have administrator rights, contact your company's authorized IT
specialist.

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Follow the
instructions of the
installation wizard.
3) Follow the instructions of the installation wizard, make the necessary entries,
then click the Next > button to continue.
4) In the Image Source Selection dialog box, select the Olympus Soft Imaging
Solutions manufacturer. If the SC50 camera is currently deselected, select the
corresponding check box.
5) At the end of the installation, the files are copied to the computer. You can then
finalize the installation procedure.
The software and the camera driver have now been installed on your
computer.

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4.4 Step 4: Connect the camera
You can connect the camera to the microscope and computer as soon as you've
installed the software. Do the following:
1) Remove the camera's protective cap.
2) Screw the camera onto the microscope's camera adapter.
3) Plug the end of the USB cable with the type B plug into the camera socket and
tighten the knurled screws.
The USB cable is now securely connected to the camera and can't acciden-
tally slip out.
4) Plug the end of the USB cable with the type A plug into a slot of the USB 3.0
PCI express card inserted with step 1.
After connecting the camera to your computer, MS-Windows 7 and
MS-Windows 8 automatically install the camera driver. As a rule, this instal-
lation only takes a few seconds. Please pay attention to the icons displayed
in the status bar.
5) Wait until the installation of the camera driver has been finished.
Computer
Camera
adapter
SC50 Monitor
Microscope
Make sure that the plug is the right way round
The USB plugs are not symmetrical. Make sure that the plugs are the right way
round when you plug them into the ports.

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The SC50 has now been registered as a device and is ready for use.
Now the camera driver appears in the Device Manager.
6) Start the software that has already been installed.

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5 Care and maintenance
When correctly handled, the SC50 camera has a long life span and is to a large
extent maintenance-free. The full functionality is assured when you observe the care
instructions.
Cleaning the protective glass
To clean the camera's protective glass, use a common blower bulb to blow dust
away and wipe it gently with cleaning paper (or clean gauze).
In the case of fingerprints or oil smudges on the protective glass, wipe it with clean
gauze moistened with pure alcohol.
Cleaning the housing
Parts other than the glass components should be cleaned by wiping with a clean
cloth. Do not use organic solvents to remove major stains. Use a soft cloth moist-
ened with a neutral detergent solution.
Danger of fire when using alcohol!
Alcohol is highly flammable and can cause fires.
Make absolutely sure that the alcohol doesn't come into contact with open flames
or electric components.
Warning
Do not dismantle any parts!
The camera is made up of parts that are easily damaged and their disassembly
can quickly cause a malfunction or reduced performance.
Therefore, do not dismantle any parts of the camera.
Attention