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User Guide Axiocam 305 color Microscope Camera...
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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.
The camera does not appear in the menu of selectable cameras 7.1.2 You don't see a camera image on your screen 7.1.3 The color of my image does not correspond to the impression through the ocular Hardware 7.2.1 Vibrations Maintenance 20 User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
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Content Optical System Cleaning the infrared filter or protective glass Disposal and Recycling 21 User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
| 1.1 Introduction Welcome Welcome to the Axiocam 305 color user documentation. The camera is a professional digital camera for universal light microscopy with a high resolution 5 Megapixel sensor and a USB 3.0 interface. To set up the camera correctly, follow the instructions in this guide step by step.
Shortcuts and key commands Shortcuts are written like Crtl+C, meaning you should press Crtl-Key and C-Key simultaneously. Procedures The following formats are used for procedures (instructive sequences): User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
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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 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
2.1 Safety Notes The Axiocam 305 color 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.
2.2 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.
Automatic Hot Pixel Correction Exposure Time Range 100 μs to 4 s ¢ Data-Post Processing Objective specific shading correction (optional) ¢ Sharpening, Noise Filter ¢ Black Reference, Dark Current Compensation User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
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+5° ... +35° Celsius (Operation) max. 80% relative humidity, non-condensing, free air circulation required, Ambient Conditions (Storage) -15° ... +60° Celsius 90% relative humidity at +40° Celsius, 80% relative at +20° Celsius, non-condensing User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.3 Spectral Sensitivity | 3.3 Spectral Sensitivity Axiocam 305 color Fig. 3.1: Axiocam 305 color incl. Hoya C5000 IR Cut Filter User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
1 x USB 3.0 cable for power supply and data transfer 1 x PCI express interface card (2 x USB 3.0) 1 x DVD with device driver for ZEISS software as well as this guide as a PDF file. User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
Never touch the contacts of an electronic component. We also recommend that you work only on an antistatic mat when inserting in the interface card. User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
NOTICE Loss of warranty The Axiocam 305 color is delivered with an integrated IR Cut filter (Infrared Cut Filter). The filter protects the camera against dust and reduces optical interferences. If you remove the filter the warranty will be lost.
USB 3.0 connection (Camera) connected with USB 2.0 connection (PC) 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 Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
¢ Prerequisites To acquire images with the Axiocam 305 color 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.
Check white balance and, if necessary, repeat white balance. ¢ Check the monitor’s color temperature setting. If necessary, reduce this to the lowest value that can be set (usually 5200 K). In case of monochrome cameras: User Guide Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
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 Axiocam 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
(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 305 color | V 1.0 en 07/2017...
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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.