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Leica IC90 E
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  • Page 1 Leica IC90 E User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Mode – Capturing and Adjusting Images Using a Computer Dimensional Drawings HDMI Mode – Capturing Images Without a Computer or Without a Wireless Device Adjusting Settings While in SD Mode Ethernet Mode – Capturing and Adjusting Images Using a Network Leica IC90 E User Manual...
  • Page 3: General Notes

    General Notes Leica IC90 E User Manual General Notes...
  • Page 4: Safety Concept

    Safety Concept The Leica IC90 E is shipped with an interac- You can combine individual system articles tive CD-ROM, where you can find all relevant with articles from external suppliers (e.g. cold user manuals. Keep it in a safe place, and light sources, etc.).
  • Page 5: Symbols Used

    Functional disturbances or damaged instruments Warning of hazardous electrical voltage   This symbol indicates especially impor- tant information that, if not observed, can cause the following: Hazards to personnel Functional disturbances or damaged instruments Leica IC90 E User Manual General Notes...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Use in clean rooms Servicing Before using your Leica IC90 E for the first The Leica IC90 E can be used in clean rooms Repairs may only be carried out by Leica time, please read the "Safety concept" booklet without any problems.
  • Page 7 Electrical components must be placed at Ensure that: Intended use least 10 cm away from the wall and from The Leica IC90 E is operated, maintained Refer to the "Safety concept" booklet flammable substances. and repaired only by authorized and included with your camera.
  • Page 8 Transport For shipping or transporting the individual EC Declaration of Conformity Thorough training of the personnel, giving modules of the Leica IC90 E, use the original Refer to the "Safety concept" booklet consideration to ergonomic and organiza- packaging. included with your camera.
  • Page 9 Care and Maintenance Leica IC90 E User Manual Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 10: Care And Maintenance

    Always cover the microscope and the Leica IC90 E with the dust cover included in the delivery when the instrument is not in use. Danger of electric shock  ...
  • Page 11: The Leica Ic90 E

    The Leica IC90 E Leica IC90 E User Manual The Leica IC90 E...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Your Leica IC90 E is a state of the art brightfield camera with 10 megapixel image resolution. The camera can be easily connected to a variety of stereo microscopes (CMO) without additional components. There are various ways to connect the camera with your viewing devices:...
  • Page 13: The Basics

    Detailed instructions about this topic Used to capture an image in HDMI mode can be found in the download section of the Leica IC90 E on our website. To check out your camera's firmware version use the information 2. Mode switch...
  • Page 14: Leica Ic90 E: Overview

    Flashing when camera is starting Constant green means ready 2. Capture button for SD card capture 3. Mode switch 4. Mode panel 5. Power ON/OFF switch 6. Pinhole switch 7. SD card slot Leica IC90 E User Manual The Leica IC90 E...
  • Page 15 Leica IC90 E: Overview (Continued) 1. Socket for hand-/foot switch 2. Socket for Ethernet cable 3. Socket for the HDMI cable 4. Socket for the USB cable Front Infrared sensor: Receives the signal from the optional remote control. Leica IC90 E User Manual...
  • Page 16: Camera Kit And Accessories

    Standalone kit (accessory) Hand-/foot switch (accessory) Enables you to capture images on a PC with LAS Enables you to connect your Leica IC90 E to a Enables you to operate the camera remotly or LAS X. HDMI monitor and store images on a SD card.
  • Page 17: Get Ready

    Get Ready! Leica IC90 E User Manual Get Ready!
  • Page 18: Assembling The Camera

    Assembling the Camera Designed as a sandwich camera the Leica IC90 E It can be mounted in four simple steps: 3. Add the tube back on top of the camera. easily fits between the microscope stand and 1. Remove the tube.
  • Page 19: Get Set

    Get Set! Leica IC90 E User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 20: Usb Mode - Capturing And Adjusting Images Using A Computer

    USB port, and attach the other the status light stops flashing and one of The field of view of the IC90 E is rectangular end of the cable to a USB 2.0 port of your the mode panel buttons turns green. This to ensure an even field on the digital image.
  • Page 21 This is due to the fact that the HDMI montior interprets every signal as having an 16:9 aspect ratio. 6. You are ready to launch the Leica software. Follow the software instructions to adjust and capture an image.
  • Page 22: Hdmi Mode - Capturing Images Without A Computer Or Without A Wireless Device

    Attaching the power cable 1. Be sure the camera is connected to a power source – see power source section on page 43. 2. Click the switch labelled ON/OFF into the ON position. Leica IC90 E User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 23 Do not refocus the micro- You will hear another beep when the Leica on the side of the Leica IC90 E until the scope. You can also use the HDMI output and IC90 E has completed capturing the image card clicks into place.
  • Page 24: Adjusting Settings While In Sd Mode

    The new white balance setting will generate a neutral Press and hold the capture button for 5 seconds. background for both illuminations. Wait for the beep. A new white balance is set. Leica IC90 E User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 25: Ethernet Mode - Capturing And Adjusting Images Using A Network

    LED and the 3. Click the switch labelled ON/OFF into the Ethernet LED mode button stopped flash- ON position. ing. Leica IC90 E User Manual Get Set!
  • Page 26: The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)

    The only function which works in any mode is the "Info" function which shows details about the camera. Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit) The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 27: Optional Remote Control

    10. White balance set button 11. Call up the camera menu 12. Arrow keys for navigation 13. OK to confirm Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit) The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 28: Viewing Images And Movies With The Optional Remote Control

    Viewing Images and Movies With the Optional Remote Control   If you have purchased the optional remote, the Leica HD camera shows images and movie clips directly on an HD moni- tor. 1. Thumbnail view (first press) up/down/left/right  select thumbnail...
  • Page 29: Calling Up The Camera Menu

    4. Press the button to confirm a menu item. 5. Press the button again to hide the camera menus. Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit) The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 30: Color (Automatic White Balance)

      The "COLOR" function makes it possible to adapt the camera chip to the ambient light so that color-neutral images can be acquired. Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit) The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 31: Color (Manual White Balance)

    The "COLOR" function makes it possible to adapt the camera chip to the ambient light so that color-neutral images can be acquired. Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 32: Exposure

    4. Correct the values for "EXPOSURE (ms)", "GAIN" and "GAMMA" until SETUP ETHERNET you obtain the desired results for the image. Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit) The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 33: Resolution

    The "RESOLUTION" menu enables you to define the resolution for the live image, still image capture and video capture individually. This provides optimum results in every situation. Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 34: Setup Camera (Camera Settings)

    The following formats are available for selection: YYMMDD – Allows you to remove the color information in the displayed and saved DDMMYY – MMDDYY image. Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit) The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 35: Setup User

    The following function can be programmed: image capture, video, white balance, and overlay.   The camera settings enable you to control internal parameters such as the date or time, reset the camera, etc. Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 36: Setup Ethernet

    Ethernet mode. Consult with your local IT expert for information SETUP USER relating to your local network. SETUP ETHERNET Leica IC90 E User Manual Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit) The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 37 3. Find the dropdown menu labelled "IP ADDRESS MODE" and select "STATIC". 4. Enter the IP address in the relevant boxes ("IP ADDRESS", "IP SUBNET MASK", "GATEWAY IP ADDRESS"). 5. Camera should be recognized. Leica IC90 E User Manual The Camera Remote Control (Standalone Kit)
  • Page 38: Pairing Cameras With Remotes

    Pairing Cameras With Remotes Pairing 3. The microscope only responds to the   The Leica IC90 E and the remote control remote control commands from the remote can be paired and then only respond control used for the pairing. to each other. This can be helpful when using Resetting to factory setting multiple cameras and remote controls.
  • Page 39 Leica IC90 E User Manual...
  • Page 40: Ready! Set! Go

    Ready! Set! Go! Now all you need to do is properly set up your microscope, capture your images, and enjoy! Leica IC90 E User Manual...
  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Due to the technology of the camera, the speci- fications are changing regularly. Please visit our website www.leica-microsystems.com for the latest brochure downloads to find the up to date specifications. Leica IC90 E User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 42: Leica Ic90 E

    Leica IC90 E digital camera Mechanical and optical interfaces Weight 600 g (camera only) Fits between tube and optics carrier via standard Leica dovetail Exposure time 2 ms to 500 ms Light distribution optical 50 % / camera 50 % Live image on computer screen up to 35 fps (1,024 ×...
  • Page 43 Relative humidity for operation/storage: 10 % to 90 % (noncondensing) Altitude operating: 0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,561 ft) Altitude non-operating: 0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft) Leica IC90 E User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 44: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional Drawings Leica IC90 E User Manual Specifications...

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