SPOT Insight Installation instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................2!
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..........................2!
WHAT IS IN THE BOX....................................................3!
CAMERA BODY .............................................................4!
Underside....................................................................4!
Rear Panel ..................................................................5!
INSTALLING THE HARDWARE.....................................6!
Adapting the camera to the microscope......................6!
Connecting the camera to the computer .....................6!
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ...................................10!
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS........................................16!
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS.......................................18!
WARNINGS ..................................................................18!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................20!
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a SPOT Insight Gigabit
camera.
This hardware guide is designed to help you set up your
camera. For detailed information about the software
functions, please consult the software manual on the
SPOT software CD.
MINIMUM SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum system requirements can be found on the
camera’s specification sheet, which is available for
download on our website at
www.spotimaging.com/literature.

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WHAT IS IN THE BOX
•Camera head with dust cap
•Power supply with cable
•Registration card to register your camera and
software. You may also register at
www.spotimaging.com/registration.
•2 year limited hardware warranty statement
•Ethernet cable
•One CD-ROM that contains:
oSPOT Basic Software Installer (for
camera operation)
oPDF version of the Software User Guide
•Gigabit Ethernet switch with cable and power
supply (supplied with Insight Gigabit Camera
catalog numbers IN3500-GSW and IN3520GSW
only)

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Note: Computer interface adapters are available
to connect the Insight Gigabit to laptops and other
computers that don’t have an available Ethernet
port. If one of these adapters was ordered with
your camera, it will also be in the box.
CAMERA BODY
Underside
The underside of the camera has the label with the
camera’s serial number on it. It also has four mounting
holes for securing a ¼”-20 mounting plate. The
mounting plate is available separately.

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Rear Panel
The rear panel includes the power switch, Ethernet port,
power outlet, and I/O cable. An I/O cable is available
separately for triggering the camera remotely or for
triggering other devices with exposures.

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INSTALLING THE HARDWARE
Adapting the camera to the
microscope
1. Follow the instructions for assembling your
microscope to camera optical adapter.
2. Attach the microscope to camera optical adapter to
the camera.
3. Attach the camera/adapter to the appropriate photo
port on your microscope.
Connecting the camera to the
computer
1. Turn your computer on.
2. Ensure the camera’s power switch is in the off
position. Connect the power cable to the back of the
camera and plug in the power supply to a wall outlet.

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3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera. If you
have an available Ethernet port on your computer,
connect the other end to an Ethernet port on your
computer.
If your computer’s Ethernet port is already in use, you
will need to use a Gigabit Ethernet switch or another
Gigabit Ethernet adapter to connect the camera. These
are available from SPOT Imaging Solutions if one wasn’t
ordered with your camera. To connect to a Gigabit
Ethernet switch: