Syngene G:Box Chemi XRQ User guide

G:BOX Chemi XRQ
Installation - Quick Guide
System components:
1. Darkroom with epi white lighting (factory fitted)
2. Camera with lens, close-up lens and UV filter (factory fitted)
3. UV transilluminator
4. Syngene branded flash drive containing software installers, camera
calibration file
5. USB to serial/COM port converter
6. All required cables
CAUTION: Do not connect power supply to any of the components until
you are instructed to below. For assistance please contact your supplier or
Syngene directly.
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Darkroom set-up
1. Connect power cable to the back of the darkroom
Camera set-up
1. Connect the camera power cable (9-way D-type
connector) to the back of the darkroom (port
labelled ‘camera’)
2. Place the camera on top of the darkroom (first
remove the lens cap if fitted, pull off lens cap,
do not screw off or you will remove filters) with
the bracket facing the rear and connect the
camera power cable (the DC end) to the camera
(Figure 2).
Figure 2- XRQ
camera
Camera USB
cable
Camera power
cable

Installing transilluminator
1. Turn the darkroom on (switch at the rear of G:BOX).
2. With the darkroom door open, slide the transilluminator between the
runners located on each side.
3. Connect the mains lead in the darkroom into the input socket on the
rear of the transilluminator. Make sure the power button on the front
of the transilluminator is turned on.
3. Using the nuts and shake proof washers
attach the camera to the top of the
darkroom.
4. Connect the lens cable to the back of the
darkroom (port labelled ‘Lens’ (Figure 3).
5. Attach the micro USB cable to the camera.
Do not attach the free end of the USB cable
to the USB 2 port on the PC until GeneSys
software has been installed.
6. Place the hood on top of the darkroom to
cover the camera and lens assembly
ensuring cables are not trapped (Figure 3)
G:BOX Chemi XRQ
Installation - Quick Guide
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Figure 3
Lens port
Fitting the white light panel (option)
1. If White Light Panel option has been purchased, the white light stage is
factory fitted on hinges at the rear of the G:BOX unit.
2. Fold the white light stage down so that it rests on top of the
transilluminator.
3. The stage is fitted with adhesive strips, on to which the panel is
mounted. Peel off the film from the adhesive strips and attach the
panel to them, the rubber feet on the panel locate into holes in the
stage.
4. Insert the panel power lead into the power inlet on the panel.

Contact Syngene:
Europe:
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
SA:
Tel: [phone] 662 2863
Email: [e-mail]
G:BOX Chemi XRQ
Installation - Quick Guide
4. Connect the electrical power leads to the PC and monitor and then
power-on the PC.
Your Syngene system is now set up and ready to use. You can launch the
GeneSys and GeneTools software via the Desktop shortcuts.
Note: you should skip the remaining instructions in this guide as they do not
apply to your set-up.
PC set up (Your own PC)
If you did not purchase a pre-configured PC from Syngene then please
perform the following steps to set up your PC (You may require
Administrator rights to install software):
Installing GeneSys software and the camera calibration file
1. Plug the Syngene branded flash drive into your PC.
2. Navigate to the ‘GeneSys’ folder on the flash drive and run the ‘setup’
file. Follow the on-screen instructions and only proceed onto the next
step when you have successfully finished the GeneSys installation.
3. Navigate to the ‘Calibration’ folder on the flash drive and run the
‘install’ file. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. You should have already plugged a USB cable into the darkroom
camera. Take the other end of that USB cable and plug it into your PC.
The camera drivers should be automatically loaded.
5. Locate the serial cable. Plug one end of the cable into the USB-to-
serial adapter and then plug the adapter into a USB port on your PC.
The other end of the serial cable should be plugged into the port
labelled ‘Darkroom’ on the rear of the Syngene system.
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PC set up (Syngene supplied PC)
If you purchased a pre-configured PC from Syngene then please perform
the following 4 steps:
1. Connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse to the appropriate ports
of the PC.
2. Connect the G:BOX camera’s USB cable to a USB port on the PC.
3. Locate the serial cable. Plug one end of the cable into the USB-to-
Serial adapter, and then plug the adapter into a USB port on the PC.
The other end of the serial cable should be plugged into the port
labelled ‘Darkroom’ on the rear of the Syngene system.

Contact Syngene:
Europe:
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
GBCXRQIQG1119
USA:
Tel: [phone] 662 2863
Email: [e-mail]
G:BOX Chemi XRQ
Installation - Quick Guide
When using GeneSys software for the first time or when you have
purchased additional accessories, (e.g. converter screens), you need to
programme lighting, filters and accessories into GeneSys software.
1. From the home page select’View available hardware icon’
2. To enter this information simply press or click the
appropriate buttons to select the hardware that you have
with your system. Selected items will turn red.
3. Ensure that you click ‘Save’.
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Installing GeneTools software
1. Plug the Syngene branded flash drive into the PC you wish to install
GeneTools on. Navigate into the “GeneTools” folder on the flash
drive and run the “InstallGeneTools” program.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the GeneTools software.
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