Olympus DP74 User manual

This instruction manual is for the Olympus microscope digital camera DP74.
To obtain optimum performance of this product and to ensure the safety, study this manual
thoroughly before operating this product and keep it on hand during operation of this product.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future
reference.
For products included in the configuration of this system, see page 18 of this instruction
manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
Microscope Digital Camera
DP74
A X 8 9 0 0
Optical Microscope Accessory

In accordance with European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, this symbol indicates that the
product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately.
Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country.
This product is applied with the requirements of standard IEC/EN61326-1 concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
- Immunity Applied to industrial and basic environment requirements.
NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in a commercial environment. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
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authority to operate the product.
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Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions...................................................................................................................................... 2
Handling precautions............................................................................................................................... 6
1 System diagram.....................................................................................................................................18
2 Nomenclature of respective portions.................................................................................19
3 Assembly..................................................................................................................................................... 21
3-1 Attaching the camera head.................................................................................................................... 21
3-2 Installing the low-profile bracket........................................................................................................23
3-3 Installing the PCIe interface board................................................................................................... 24
3-4 Connecting the camera interface cables ..................................................................................27
3-5 Connecting the external equipments............................................................................................29
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4 Installation of software....................................................................................................................30
5 Outline of image acquisition procedures ......................................................................32
6 External trigger function ................................................................................................................34
7 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................36
8 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................42

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Introduction
With this microscope digital camera DP74 attached to the Olympus microscope using the C-mount camera adapter,
the image from the microscope can be acquired.
Using this microscope digital camera DP74 in combination with non-Olympus C-mount camera adapters or non-
Olympus microscopes may not obtain intended performance.

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Safety precautions
CAUTION - Installation of the product -
If the product is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the
product may also be damaged. Always use the product according to this instruction manual.
The following symbols are used in this instruction manual.
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to the product or other property.
TIP
: Indicates the useful knowledge or information for use.
Install the product on a sturdy, level table or bench.
For safety, in particular, do not place a mat, etc. under the product.
Do not allow the height of the microscope higher than 1 m.
In order to prevent the microscope from overturning, do not combine accessories to make the height of the
microscope higher than 1 m.

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CAUTION - Electric safety -
Be sure to turn OFF the power of the product before connecting/disconnecting cables.
Before connecting or disconnecting the camera interface cable, make sure that the power of the PC is set to OFF.
When connecting the camera interface cable, push it into the connector all the way and make sure that the cable will
not be slipped out before setting the power of the PC to ON.
When moving the PC, set the power of the product to OFF in advance.
Do not move the PC or apply an impact to the PC while the power is ON.
Always use the power cord provided by Olympus.
If the proper power cord is not used, the electric safety and the EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) performance of
the product cannot be assured. If no power cord is provided, please select the proper power cord by referring to the
section “Proper selection of the power supply cord” at the end of this instruction manual.
Always connect the ground terminal.
Connect the grounding terminal of the power cord and the grounding terminal of power outlet. If the product is not
grounded, our intended electric safety and EMC performance of the product cannot be assured.
Do not use this product in close proximity to the sources of strong electromagnetic radiation.
The proper operation may be interfered. The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of
the product.
Disconnect the power cord in case of emergency.
In case of emergency, disconnect the power cord from the power cord connector of the product or from the power
outlet.
Install the product at the location where you can reach the power cord connector or the power outlet by hand to
disconnect the power cord immediately.

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CAUTION - Prevention of electric shock -
CAUTION - Prevention of injury -
Never insert any tools or metal fragments in the air vents of the product.
It could cause electric shock or failure of the product.
Keep the power cord and cables well away from the lamp housing.
If the power cord and cables contact a hot area of the lamp housing, they could melt and cause electric shock.
Do not touch sharp edges inside the PC.
Sharp edges inside the PC may cut your fingers, so take extra care.
CAUTION - Prevention of burns -
Do not keep touching the camera head for long hours.
The camera head generates heat after long hours of use. Be careful not to allow the camera head to touch your skin
for long hours to avoid the low temperature burns.
Do not touch the heat generating section inside the PC.
Do not open the housing of the PC and touch the power supply or the circuit board’s heat generating section right
after use, since it may burn your hand. Wait until the internal temperature drops sufficiently.
Do not touch the PCIe interface board while using or immediately after use.
While using this product, the PCIe interface board becomes very hot. When removing the PCIe interface board, turn
OFF the power of the PC and wait for a while before removing it.
If you need to touch the PCIe interface board, be careful not to burn yourself.

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The following symbols are placed to the product.
Understand the meaning of the symbols and always use the product in the safest possible manner.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates a non-specific general hazard. Follow the description given after this symbol or in the
instruction manual.
Indicates that the surface becomes hot, and should not be touched with bare hands. It may
cause burns.
Labels
Labels are placed at parts where special precaution is required when handling and using the system. Always pay
attentions to the labels.
Label Indication position Description in instruction manual Page
Side surface of the fan on the PCIe
interface board Precautions for high temperature 4
Right side of the fan on the PCIe
interface board
Precautions for using the adjacent slot of
the PCIe interface board. 6, 26
If label becomes dirty or is peeled off, contact Olympus for replacement.
CAUTION - Safety symbols -

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1. If this product is operated continuously for a long time period, the foreign objects, etc. attached to the inside of
camera may be reflected to the observed image. If the attachment of foreign objects is suspected, contact Olympus.
However, if you intend to operate this product continuously for a long time period, it is recommended to apply the
patch file (to this product) that suppresses the generation of foreign objects. You can download the patch file from
URL shown below.
https://www.olympus-ims.com/en/service-and-support/downloads/
2. This product is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to a sudden or severe impact.
Particularly, be sure to observe following cautions. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
· The camera head is vulnerable to impact. Do not subject it to a sudden or severe impact when attaching
to the microscope or removing from the microscope. Also, use the dedicated packaging box during
transportation.
· When transporting the PC equipped with PCIe interface board using transportation vehicles (car, truck, etc.), be
sure to package it.
· When moving the PC equipped with PCIe interface board using the cart without packaging, be careful not to
allow it to collide with nearby walls or desks, etc. and get over the steps slowly and gently.
· The PCIe interface board is vulnerable to impact. Do not subject it to a sudden or severe impact when
installing the PC equipped with PCIe interface board.
Precautions for use
Handling precautions
Intended use
This device is intended to be used for acquiring digital images, but not for clinical diagnostic purposes.