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ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono

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  • Page 1 User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 ​ 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...
  • Page 5: General Information

    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.
  • Page 6: Text Formats And Conventions

    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...
  • Page 7: Safety

    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.
  • Page 8: Limitation Of Liability

    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.
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    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...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11: Binning Mode And Frame Rate

    Mode FPS @ 1ms 4248 x 2832 Mono 2120 x 1416 Mono 1416 x 944 Mono 1056 x 708 Mono 848 x 564 Mono 1936 x 1080 Mono 1936 x 512 Mono User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
  • Page 12: Live Image Frame Rates

    3 Technical Data | 3.1 Axiocam 512 color/mono ZEISS 3.1.2 Live Image Frame Rates Axiocam 512 color Max. Ratings at optimum hardware settings, Color Enhancement off: Max. Frame Rate Binning Factor / Mode Pixel Count 10 frames/s 1 / slow...
  • Page 13: Spectral Sensitivity

    3 Technical Data | 3.1 Axiocam 512 color/mono ZEISS 3.1.3 Spectral Sensitivity Axiocam 512 color Fig. 1: Axiocam 512 color incl. Hoya C5000 IR Cut Filter Axiocam 512 mono Fig. 2: Spectral Sensitivity Axiocam 512 mono User Guide ZEISS Axiocam 512 color/mono | en-US | Rev.1...
  • Page 14: Shipment

    (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...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Camera

    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...
  • Page 16: Mounting The Camera On The Microsope

    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.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Trigger Cable

    "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...
  • Page 18: Function Indicator

    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...
  • Page 19: Installing Software And Drivers

    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.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    (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...
  • Page 22: Disposal And Recycling

    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. §...
  • Page 24 Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH phone: +49 3641 64 3161 Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10 fax: +49 3641 64 3439 07745 Jena info.microscopy@zeiss.com Germany www.zeiss.com/microscopy...

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