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  • Page 1 User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s Microscope Camera...
  • Page 2 ZEISS. No program, documentation, or subsequent upgrade 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   |   1.1 Introduction Welcome to the AxioCam ERc 5s user guide. The camera is a high-resolution digital camera with a color CMOS sensor for light- microscopy applications. To make it easier for you to set up the camera, please follow the instructions in these chapters step by step.
  • Page 4 Note Indicates useful additional information. It helps you to make your daily work easier, but it is optional. There is no risk for personal injury or property damage involved. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 5 Web-Links 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 AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 6   2.1 Safety Notes The AxioCam ERc 5s 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 7   2.2 Limitation of liability No warranty shall be assumed by ZEISS during the warranty period if the equipment is operated without observing the safety regulations. In any such case, ZEISS shall be exempt from statutory liability for accidents resulting from such operation.
  • Page 8   |   2.4 Intended Use NOTICE The camera should only be used for training and research. The images / videos from this camera must not be used for the direct generation of diagnostic results. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 9 3 Technical data  |  3.1 AxioCam ERc 5s Rev.2 3 Technical data 3.1 AxioCam ERc 5s Rev.2   |   3.1 AxioCam ERc 5s Rev.2 Feature Value Sensor type Micron CMOS color sensor Number of pixels 2560 (H) x 1920 (V) = 5 megapixels Pixel size 2.2 µm x 2.2 µm...
  • Page 10 3 Technical data  |  3.1 AxioCam ERc 5s Rev.2 Note Computer hardware, operating system, and software may decrease the frame rates. Selecting a part of the sensor area or applying binning can increase the frame rate. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 11 1 x AxioCam ERc 5s Rev.2 camera 426540-9901-000 1 x USB 2.0 data Y-cable 1 x DVD with ZEISS software and device driver Accessory Package The accessory package is optional. For any use without a PC, the accessory package is required.
  • Page 12 Fast Ethernet port for communication and image data transfer. HDMI port for image data transfer to a monitor, TV, or projector. (Mini) USB 2.0 port for communication and image data transfer, as well as power supply. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 13 Camera Controls Fig. 5.2: Camera controls LED function indicator Capture button (Image / Video) Receiver for IR remote control AWB (Automatic white / gray balance) button Card slot for SD / SDHC memory cards User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 14 (optional) monitor / projector Ethernet cable Connection between camera and (not supplied) network or WLAN router Note If the ZEISS Labscope / Matscope app is used, a commercially available WLAN router is required. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 15 (e.g. audio, communication between monitor and camera) are not supported. To enable the display of HD quality, it is recommended that only HD- capable devices be connected. Fig. 5.3: Connecting the camera to a display / projector User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 16 Insert the Ethernet cable into the camera’s Ethernet port. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into a WLAN router. If you want to use the camera together with the ZEISS Labscope/Matscope app, a WLAN router will be required. We recommend a high-performance 802.11n WLAN with sufficient free bandwidth.
  • Page 17 For the definitions of the LED color signals, refer to the list below: Signal Description Green Power supplied Green flash Cameras start sequence finished; Write to SD card Camera not ready Red flash Camera error No power supplied User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 18 6 Remote Control and OSD menu  |  6.1 Remote Control 6 Remote Control and OSD menu 6.1 Remote Control   |   6.1 Remote Control Fig. 6.1: Remote Control User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 19 Go to top tier of menu Record Start / Stop recording Start / Stop recording video video Play Clear screen of windows Exit menu Input Toggle between 720p60 Toggle between 720p60 and 1080p30 outputs and 1080p30 outputs User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 20 The color saturation per RGB value can be adjusted. ¢ Extreme left: Gray scales ¢ Extreme right: Maximum color saturation Gamma The gamma correction of the camera can be adjusted. Gamma 1 and 0.45 are available. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 21 AET / AGC control in Off mode. ¢ Extreme left: no increased amplification (less image noise, less light sensitivity of sensor) ¢ Extreme right: maximum amplification (strong image noise, high light sensitivity of sensor) User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 22 Half frame rate results in improved image quality with the same data rate. Sharpening Value range: 0 to 3. Edge flickering may occur in some HDMI monitors with a default value of 3, but this will disappear with lower values. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 23 Because pressing the button causes the microscope to shake, motion blur would be visible in the image with immediate exposure. This effect is avoided with a snapshot delay. The snapshot delay can be set between 0 and 10 seconds. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 24 Notice that if the settings are saved, Startup Set is automatically set to this new user storage location. Startup Set This setting determines which user storage location (USER 1-4) is to be loaded each time the camera is switched on. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 25 6.2.5 Technical Information Menu Fig. 6.6: Technical Information menu Menu entry Description Version Current firmware version MAC adress of the built-in camera Currently used IP adress Destination IP Currently used multicast target address NETMASK Currently used netmask User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 26 ¢ Prerequisites To acquire images with the AxioCam ERc 5s 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 27   8.1 Introduction The AxioCam ERc 5s is a high-resolution digital camera for color images. It is suitable for use as an accessory for educational and routine microscopy in laboratory environments and for use by trained laboratory personnel. It has been designed to be used in the field of light microscopy for general observation, routine work, and simple applications in which a sufficient amount of light is available.
  • Page 28 Disable or re-enable the information screens in the software`s Settings menu on your iPad. For further support in using Labscope / Matscope, see www.zeiss.com/microscopy/ community. Please check both Labscope and Matscope threads for problem-solving notes. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 29 The buttons are temporarily locked, as Control the camera via PC software or flashes red when a button is the camera is being accessed Zeiss app, or close the PC software or pressed. exclusively from the PC or network. Zeiss app.
  • Page 30 OSD menu or by pressing the Capture + AWB buttons on the camera for two seconds. The camera will then restart and should be in a normal state. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 31 Labscope / Matscope Problem-solving notes for the use of the camera in conjunction with the network / WLAN and Labscope/Matscope app are to be found separately at the ZEISS website www.zeiss.com/microscope/community. Please check both Labscope and Matscope threads for problem-solving notes.
  • Page 32 The color of the image on the monitor / projector does not correspond to the image in the software ¢ Simultaneous usage of the camera through both a monitor / projector (HDMI port) and through a PC (mini USB port) is not supported. User Guide AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 33 (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 AxioCam ERc 5s  |  V 2.0 en...
  • Page 34 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 35 Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10 07745 Jena, Germany microscopy@zeiss.com www.zeiss.com/microscopy Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Königsallee 9-21 37081 Göttingen Germany ZEISS reserves the right to make modifications to this document without notice. © Jena 2015 by Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH - all rights reserved...

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