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:

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a) Connect the camera’s Ethernet cable to one
of the ports on the Gigabit Ethernet switch.
b) Unplug the cable that is currently using your
computer’s Ethernet port and connect it to
another port on the Gigabit Ethernet switch.
c) Connect the Gigabit Ethernet switch power
cord to the switch and to your power outlet.

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d) Connect the Gigabit Ethernet switch’s
Ethernet cable to one of its remaining
available ports, and connect the other end to
your computer’s Ethernet port.
4. Push the power switch on the rear panel of the
camera to the on position to turn it on.

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When there is communication between the camera and
the computer, the left LED light will flash intermittently.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
While the camera is powered on, follow the instructions
included with the SPOT Software CD for installing the
SPOT Software. The camera power should be left on
When the camera is
powered on, the
green LED light on
the top left of the
Ethernet port will be
on, indicating the
camera has power.
When the Ethernet
cable is properly
connected between
the computer and the
camera, the green
LED light on the top
right of the Ethernet
port will be on.

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while the software is being installed to prevent camera
initialization delays.
Once the software installation has completed, you can
now launch the SPOT software. If your camera is
connected directly to a dedicated Ethernet port on your
computer, you can begin capturing images immediately.
If your Insight Gigabit camera is connected to an
Ethernet switch, pairing will be required before you can
begin using the camera.
Pairing
Pairing is a process which creates a one-to-one
relationship between the camera and a computer. If
your camera is connected to an Ethernet switch, you will
see the following dialog box upon starting the software
the first time.
After you select Yes at this prompt, the camera will then
be paired to your computer. The setup is complete and
you can now begin using the camera.
Note: For detailed information about the software
functions, please consult the software manual on
the SPOT software CD.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
No cameras or interface cards found
As illustrated in the figures below, there are two different
errors of this type depending on whether or not the
camera has been paired to a computer. Follow the
instructions underneath the error you’re receiving to
resolve your specific issue.
Figure 1
If you receive the error in Figure 1, the computer has not
detected the camera yet, and the camera hasn’t been
paired to a computer. The Insight Gigabit camera can
take more than a minute to initialize. Shut down the
SPOT Software, wait a minute and try again. If you still
receive the error, check the cable connections and
ensure the power is on.

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Figure 2
If you receive the error in Figure 2, your computer has
not detected your camera yet, and there is at least one
Insight Gigabit camera paired to another computer. The
Insight Gigabit camera can take more than a minute to
initialize. Shut down the SPOT Software, wait a minute
and try again. If you still receive the error, check the
cable connections and ensure the power is on.
If the camera may have been paired to another
computer, click Yes to view all of the cameras paired to
other computers.
If your camera appears in the list, select it. You will then
be prompted with a dialog box confirming that you would
like to remove the current pairing and pair the camera
with your computer instead.

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After you choose Yes, the software will attempt to pair
the camera to your computer. If the camera is not
currently in use, it will be paired to your computer and
you will be able to use it.If the camera is currently in
use, you will receive the error below.
The camera is currently in use
If you receive this error, the camera is currently in use by
the person referenced in the error message. In order for
you to use the camera, the other person will need to
disconnect from the camera by selecting

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Disconnect from the Camera menu in the SPOT
Software. The SPOT Software can still be used for
editing existing images when disconnected from a
camera. Once the other person has disconnected from
the camera, you can pair it to your computer and begin
using it.
INSTALLING YOUR CAMERA ON
ANOTHER COMPUTER
If the camera is moved from one computer to another, it
will need to be paired to the new computer before it can
be used. Install the hardware and software as described
in the previous pages. You will receive the below error
when you launch the software for the first time on the
new computer.
Since the camera was paired to another computer, click
Yes to view all of the cameras paired to other
computers.

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Select your camera from the list. You will then be
prompted with a dialog box confirming that you would
like to remove the current pairing and pair the camera
with your computer instead.
After you choose Yes, the software will pair the camera
to your computer and you can begin using it.
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Below are general specifications for the Insight Gigabit
Camera line. Model-specific camera specifications can
be downloaded from our website at
www.spotimaging.com/literature.

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Models: IN3500, IN3520
Lens Mount
4/3” format-C-mount
Sensor Format
4/3”
Sensor Size
15.16mm x 15.16mm (21.43mm diagonal)
Weight
9.7oz (275g)
Size
1.73” x 1.73” x 5.26” (44mm x 44m x
134mm)
Power Requirements
100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
9 watts max, 7 watts average
Operating Environment
0˚C to +50˚C , 0% - 95% relative humidity,
non-condensing
Storage Temperature
-20˚C to +60˚C
Certifications
CE EN60950, EN6100-6-3 :2001,
EN55624 :1998, FCC Class A, RoHS
PR3440