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Basler POWERPACK Quick Install Manual

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QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
BASLER POWERPACK
FOR MICROSCOPY

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  • Page 1 QUICK INSTALL GUIDE BASLER POWERPACK FOR MICROSCOPY...
  • Page 2 DISCOVER YOUR BASLER POWERPACK FOR MICROSCOPY...
  • Page 3 Microscopy enables visualization of structure and function of the most diverse and smallest objects. With this PowerPack by Basler, you can rely on highest image quality, whether you use this digital microscope camera in your leisure activities, in routine or research applications.
  • Page 4 Basler AG An der Strusbek 60–62 22926 Ahrensburg Germany All material in this publication is subject to change without notice and is copyright Basler AG.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Recommendations ..........16 Installing the Basler Microscopy Software ......17...
  • Page 6 Requirements before Installing the Hardware ..... 20 Installing a Basler Microscopy Camera ......21 SPECIFICATIONS .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Quick Install Guide This Quick Install Guide for the Basler PowerPack for Microscopy applies to all variants of the Basler PowerPack for Microscopy. The document provides information about installing the Basler Microscopy Software and the Basler Microscopy camera included in a Basler PowerPack for Microscopy.

  • Page 8: Correct Use

    Authorized Users Persons installing and using the parts included in a Basler PowerPack for Microscopy and related components must be adults, must be familiar with the requirements for safely using current supplied via a USB 3.0 interface, and must follow the safety instructions given in this document.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Electric Shock Hazard: Risk of Burn or Death. The power supply in the PC, used for supplying camera power, must meet the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements. If you use a powered hub or powered switch, they must meet the SELV and LPS requirements.
  • Page 10 Otherwise, the camera’s IR cut filter (color cameras) or the sensor (mono cameras) can be damaged. Never try to directly connect a Basler Microscopy pulse camera (with CS- mount) to the C-mount of a camera microscope adapter. The camera and the adapter can be damaged.

  • Page 11: Cleaning Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Contamination Hazard: Risk of Contaminating the Camera.  Never apply compressed air to the camera. This can easily contaminate optical components, particularly the sensor.  Avoid collecting dust on the camera’s IR cut filter or sensor: Make sure the camera is pointing down every time you remove the plastic cap or the camera microscope adapter.

  • Page 12: Other Items To Be Observed

    Other Items to Be Observed  Follow the safety instructions.  Do not remove the camera’s serial number label.  Do not use the round connector on a Basler Microscopy ace camera (Figure  Before using the camera, read the related documentation.

  • Page 13: Delivered Parts

    For measuring distances in a sample you must have calibrated the microscope. For this purpose, you need a microscope calibration slide. However, none is included in a PowerPack. To obtain a calibration slide, contact your microscope sales person.
  • Page 14 USB 3.0 Micro-B plug, USB 3.0 A plug, ace camera with angled down, connects connects to the plastic cap to the ace camera computer Fig. 1: Delivered Parts According to Variants A and B of the Basler PowerPack for Microscopy...

  • Page 15: Software Installation

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section includes the instructions for installing the Basler Microscopy Software. The software is used for controlling a Basler Microscopy camera and for image acquisition and analysis. The software also includes an online help for using the camera and the software.

  • Page 16: Recommendations

    Basler strongly recommends to use the USB 3.0 interface.  For a Basler Microscopy ace camera, you can only use the USB 3.0 interface on the computer.  Of the USB 3.0 host controller chipsets tested, the following were found to work well: ...

  • Page 17: Installing The Basler Microscopy Software

    A window with the software license text is displayed. Read the software license text. Note: You must accept the terms and conditions of the software license text. Otherwise, you will not be able to use the software and the Basler Microscopy camera. ...
  • Page 18 A window opens asking you to choose the path to the destination location, i.e. to the location where you want to install the software. As a default, C:\Program Files\Basler Microscopy Software\ is shown. This path will in many cases apply. If you want to store the software at a different location, enter the new desired path (you can click the Browse button to browse for the new location).

  • Page 19: Additional Software

    For smooth operation, close the software, boot your computer, and start the software again. The installation process is complete. Additional Software A Basler Video Recording Software is included on the supplied DVD. Further useful software applications can be found on: www.imaginghub.com/projects...

  • Page 20: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION The available camera models of the Basler Microscopy pulse and ace cameras are listed in the Specifications section of this document. The hardware installation involves attaching a Basler Microscopy camera to a microscope via a camera microscope adapter, adjusting the orientation of the adapter with the mounted camera, and connecting the camera to a computer via a USB 3.0 cable.

  • Page 21: Installing A Basler Microscopy Camera

    Software Installation section) but not running.  To be able to see an image, Basler recommends placing a slide with a sample on the microscope stage. Bring the sample in focus and set the microscope’s illumination to the usual brightness.
  • Page 22 USB 3.0 Micro-B plug, angled left Round Basler connector: Microscopy Must not pulse be used. camera CS-mount to C-mount adapter ring Basler Microscopy Camera ace camera microscope adapter Trinocular Tube Microscope Fig. 2: Mounting Basler Microscopy Cameras on Microscopes...
  • Page 23 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rotate the camera microscope adapter with the camera attached, until the camera’s USB 3.0 Micro-B port points to the left as seen by the microscopist (Basler Microscopy pulse) or to the rear of the microscope (Basler Microscopy ace) (Figure Lock the camera microscope adapter in this position.
  • Page 24 For more information about using the camera and the software, see the online help included with the software. Note: You must not use the round connector on a Basler Microscopy ace camera. Note: If artefacts or incomplete images occur, you may be able to correct this by assigning less USB bandwidth to the camera.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Basler Microscopy pulse Cameras and Adapters pulse 1.2 MP pulse 2 MP pulse 3.3 MP pulse 5 MP Resolution 1280 × 960 1920 × 1080 2048 × 1584 2592 × 1944 (H×V pixels) ON Semiconductor, CMOS, Sensor Type...

  • Page 26: Basler Microscopy Ace Cameras And Adapters

    SPECIFICATIONS Basler Microscopy ace Cameras and Adapters ace 1.3 MP 48 ace 1.3 MP 145 ace 1.3 MP 200 ace 2.3 MP Resolution 1280 × 1024 1280 × 1024 1920 x 1200 (H×V pixels) Sony, CMOS, ON Semiconductor, CMOS, Sony, CMOS,...
  • Page 27 SPECIFICATIONS Basler Microscopy ace Cameras and Adapters ace 3.2 MP ace 5.1 MP ace 12.2 MP Resolution 2048 × 1536 2448 x 2048 4024 x 3036 (H×V pixels) Sony, CMOS, Sony, CMOS, Sony, CMOS, Sensor Type Global Shutter Global Shutter...

  • Page 28: Environmental Requirements

    SPECIFICATIONS Environmental Requirements You must use the camera in accord with the environmental requirements. Basler Microscopy pulse and Requirements Basler Microscopy ace cameras Housing temperature during operation 0–50 °C (32–122 °F) Housing temperature during storage -20–80 °C (-4–176 °F) Ambient temperature according to max.

  • Page 29: Support, Repair, And Disposal

    SUPPORT, REPAIR, AND DISPOSAL SUPPORT, REPAIR, AND DISPOSAL Technical Support and Camera Repair If you need assistance troubleshooting a problem or if your camera needs repair, contact your camera sales representative. Disposal According to the WEEE directive, this product must not be treated as household waste.
  • Page 30 Our cameras are designed and measured in 100% com- pliance with the EMVA 1288 standard. Basler’s reputation for quality speaks for itself and will meet your highest expectations. AT BASLER, WE GIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 31 For further information and support documents on Basler’s PowerPack for Microscopy please visit www.baslerweb.com/microscopy...
  • Page 32 ©Basler AG, No. 05, 09/2017 ID AW00137105000...

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