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Software programs will fully remain the property of ZEISS. No program, documentation, or subsequent up- grade thereof may be disclosed to any third party, unless prior written consent of ZEISS has been procured to do so, nor may be copied or otherwise duplicated, even for the customer's internal needs, apart from a single back-up copy for safety purposes.
You don't see a camera image on your screen ........20 7.1.3 The color of my image does not correspond to the impression through the ocular................20 Hardware ..................... 20 7.2.1 Vibrations ..................20 8 Maintenance ......................21 User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
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Content ZEISS Optical System....................21 Cleaning the infrared filter or protective glass ..........21 9 Disposal and Recycling ..................22 User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
Installing software and drivers Describes how to install ZEISS software and camera drivers. Trouble-shooting Includes some solutions to various problems. If you can not solve your problem, contact the ZEISS sup- port. Maintenance Describes some measures for the maintenance and care of your camera.
Web links appear in blue text. To open the linked website, simply click on the link. Please make sure you have an internet connection established before opening the web link. User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
2 Safety 2.1 Safety notes The camera has been manufactured and tested by ZEISS according to the regulations specified in CE and has left the manufacturer’s premises in perfect working order. In order to ensure that this condition is maintained and to avoid any risks when operating the system, the user must comply with any notes and warnings contained in this manual.
2.3 Warranty ZEISS shall be exempt from any warranty obligations should the user fail to observe the safety reg- ulations. ZEISS only guarantees the safety, reliability, and performance of the system if the safety notes are closely observed.
Color Interpolation Modes Axiocam 512 color: “High Speed”: optimum speed color interpolation “High Quality”: optimum quality color interpolation § Data-Post Processing (optional) Objective specific shading correction § Sharpening, Noise Filter, Color Enhancement User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
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10.8 cm x 7.8 cm x 4.3 cm / 500 g Housing Blue anodized aluminum, ¼“ thread for camera equip- ment, zero Vibration by convection-cooling with optimized cooling fins, teflon coated C-mount thread Certificates User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
(USB 3.0 = blue cable) 1 x PCI express interface card ( 4 x USB 3.0) 1 x 15 Pin SATA power connector cable 1 x DVD with device driver for ZEISS software as well as this guide as a PDF file. Accessory (optional) Fig. 3: Axiocam trigger cable...
3. Examine your PC’s power supply to see if it has Molex type connectors or SATA type con- nectors. Choose the appropriate power connector cable for the following steps. If your PC’s power supply has both connector types, choose only one cable. User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
NOTICE Loss of warranty The Axiocam 512 color is delivered with an integrated IR filter (infrared cut filter). The Axiocam 512 mono is delivered with an integrated BK7 protective glas. This will protect the camera against dust and reduces optical interferences.
"Trigger cable" and described in the table below it. 1. Plug the connector Commercial Micro D (7) in the trigger connector on the back of the camera, see Camera Overview [ 15]. User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
Power supply (USB 2.0 cable) not attached Power supply attached, no driver loaded, camera not yet initialized No light No power supply or software shut down (camera in power down mode) User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
Prerequisite ü To acquire images with the Axiocam 512 on a PC, you must install ZEISS software (e.g. ZEN or AxioVision). You will find the software installation on the DVD delivered. The camera drivers will be installed automatically during the installation of the software.
The light intensity during exposure can change as well. § To avoid jolts, use damping systems on your microscope. § Repeat the acquisition and take care to ensure the conditions remain calm. User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
(wool). Use cleaning fluid for optics/lenses only to clean the IR filter. Do not use tap water to clean the IR filter. User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
The product and its accessories comply with EU directives 2002/95/EC (RoHS) and 2002/96/EC (WEEE), insofar as these apply to this product. § ZEISS has implemented a take-back and recycling process that ensures that proper recycling is carried out in accordance with the aforementioned EU directives. §...