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- Page 1 Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connections for a USB 3.0 Scientific Camera ......12 Regulatory ............... 13 4.1. Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility ....13 4.2. Ecological Background ..........13 Product Care ..............14 5.1.1. Service ..................14 5.1.2. Warranty ..................14 5.1.3. Troubleshooting ...............15 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts........17... -
Page 3: Description
Description 1.1. Introduction This booklet is a Quick Start Guide to the installation of Thorlabs Compact and Scientific-Grade cameras, and it is meant to be a companion to the camera user guides in the Program Files\Thorlabs\Scientific Imaging\Documentation folder that will be installed with your software. This Quick Start Guide is intended to provide basic information regarding the initial set-up and installation of your camera. -
Page 4: Safety
Doing so is dangerous and could result in damage to the unit or death to the user. Please contact Thorlabs’ Technical Support at techsupport@thorlabs.com and a member of our team will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding this product. -
Page 5: Setup & Installation
Chapter 3: Setup & installation Setup & installation 3.1. Know Your Camera Family! Scientific Cameras and Compact Scientific Cameras have a black and red aluminum case. Both Scientific Camera families have their own drivers (Camera Link, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0) and SDK. Figure 1 Scientific and Compact Scientific Cameras DCC- or DCU- (also referred to as DCx) Compact USB Cameras are small with either a black/stainless steel or grey plastic case, depending on the model. -
Page 6: Usb Camera Installation
Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.2. USB Camera Installation If you purchased a DCx or Compact Scientific USB camera, the only connection required is with the supplied USB cable. Run the software installer – follow the steps outlined in the next section, including driver installation. -
Page 7: Scientific Usb 3.0 Installation
Power on the camera and run the ThorCam application software. 3.6. Installing the Software The Thorlabs camera software runs on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 operating systems ONLY. 3.6.1. Load the Distribution Disk A CD or DVD disk can be found with the camera. Load the disk into the CD/DVD drive on the computer you wish to operate the camera and software. -
Page 8: Driver Selection
Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.6.2. Driver Selection Your camera requires a driver to be installed on your computer. After the welcome screen, acceptance of the license agreement, and entering your user information, you will be presented with a choice of drivers. Select the driver that matches the interface on your camera;... - Page 9 Chapter 3: Setup & installation Click Next to proceed with the driver installation. Depending on your PC’s configuration and the drivers you selected, you might encounter the additional Windows security dialogs below. Be sure to click install to complete the operation, otherwise the installer will “roll back”...
- Page 10 Chapter 3: Setup & installation Camera Link Driver Installation (if selected). Click “Install” USB Driver Installation (if selected). Click “Install” Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installation (if selected). Click “Install” Page 8 ITN000081-D03 Rev. N...
- Page 11 ThorCam Imaging Software as shown below. “Start”→”All Programs”→”ThorIabs” →”Scientific Imaging ”→”ThorCam” Figure 3 Thorlabs Start Menu Shortcuts Please refer to the User Manual for more information on the additional items installed during this procedure, including configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Driver for best performance.
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Page 12: Basic Connections
Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.7. Basic Connections 3.7.1. Connections for Camera Link Scientific Camera Power to camera must be turned off before connecting to computer CL_0 to Camera Link Port 0 / CL_1 to Camera Link Port 1 Port 0 is default Port. Port 1 used for Multi-Tap operation For operation with a single Camera Link cable always use port 0. -
Page 13: Connections For A Gigabit Ethernet Scientific Camera
Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.7.2. Connections for a Gigabit Ethernet Scientific Camera Page 11... -
Page 14: Connections For A Usb 3.0 Scientific Camera
Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.7.3. Connections for a USB 3.0 Scientific Camera Note: Compact Scientific cameras use the USB 3.0 cable for both data and power. Page 12 ITN000081-D03 Rev. N... -
Page 15: Regulatory
4.1. Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 16: Product Care
5.1.2. Warranty Any modification or servicing by unqualified personnel renders the warranty null and void, leaving Thorlabs free of liability. Please refer to your camera User Manual for complete warranty information. Page 14 ITN000081-D03 Rev. N... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5: Product Care 5.1.3. Troubleshooting Ethernet Connector LED Indications: 1500x-GE Models: If LED is If LED is On If LED is Off Color Flashing The Link is Operational, Normal (Indicates but the Camera is There is no Ethernet Green that the Camera is Currently not Sending Connection... - Page 18 Chapter 5: Product Care USB 3.0 Rear Panel LED Indications: Scientific Cameras 8051/4070/1501/340 –USB Models: If LED is If LED is On If LED is Off Flashing Blue: Connected to USB 3.0 Port There is no USB Not Applicable Green: Connected to Link Connection or, USB 2.0 Port...
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Page 19: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Chapter 6: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts technical support sales inquiries, please visit www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. Page 17... - Page 20 www.thorlabs.com...
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