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- Page 1 Micropublisher 6 User Manual Micropublisher6 User Manual www.qimaging.com...
- Page 2 Surrey, BC, Canada V3S 6K3 +1.604.530.5800 www.qimaging.com Teledyne QImaging Technical Support Technical support is available to all registered users of Teledyne QImaging products from 6am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time. support@qimaging.com +1.800.874.9789 https://www.qimaging.com/contact-support-form www.qimaging.com ©2019 Teledyne QImaging. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 Standard Product Warranty Plan A Standard Product Warranty Plan is included with every Teledyne QImaging camera purchase. This Warranty Plan includes parts and labor for two full years (starting from the shipping date of the camera). The Standard Product Warranty Plan is provided on all new and used equipment, including retired demonstration cameras.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Imaging Software Basic Camera Parameters Exposure Time Gain State Sensor Cooling Clearing Mode ROI / Binning Device Synchronization Trigger-First Mode Bulb Mode Recommended Initial Settings Troubleshooting Resolving Problems with the Camera Unresolved Problems - Contacting the Teledyne QImaging Support Specifications... -
Page 5: Introduction
Micropublisher 6 User Manual Chapter 1 - Overview Introduction The MicroPublisher 6 is the ideal camera for highly sensitive microscopic imaging and documentation. With peak quantum efficiency of 75%, combined with extraordinarily low electronic and thermal noise, the MicroPublisher 6 provides higher resolution and sensitivity in a form factor that saves space in laboratory settings. -
Page 6: Precautions
Your MicroPublisher 6 camera system should be operated in a clean, dry environment. The camera system’s ambient operating temperature is 0°C to 30°C with 80% relative humidity, noncondensing. Contact Teledyne QImaging customer service for information if operating outside of this range. -
Page 7: Cleaning
User Manual Cleaning Clean the exterior surfaces of the camera with a dry, lint-free cloth. To remove stains, contact Teledyne QImaging Support. To clean the camera’s imaging window, use only a filtered compressed-air source. Handheld cans are not recommended, as they may spray propellant onto the window. -
Page 8: Installation
• USB 3.0 data cable (supplied) • 7.5V DC, 2.5A power supply (supplied) • USB PVCAM Driver “installer” (supplied and also available on the Teledyne QImaging website) • 110V/220V power connection • A PVCAM compatible imaging application, such as Ocular (optional) •... -
Page 9: Camera Power Requirements
In order for the MicroPublisher 6 camera to communicate with the host PC, the camera’s device driver must first be installed. The latest version of the PVCAM driver installer is available on the Teledyne QImaging website as well as the provided USB drive. -
Page 10: Note On Selecting The Optimal Usb 3.0 Port
(Your MicroPublisher 6 camera is powered by the 7.5V 2.5A or greater power supply provided by Teledyne QImaging.) Lastly, plug the power supply’s cord into an appropriate power source. - Page 11 Micropublisher 6 User Manual There are several ways to distinguish USB 2.0 from USB 3.0. First, the “Super Speed” or SS logo may be present, indicating a port is USB3.0. Usually, USB 2.0 ports are gray or black, while USB 3.0 ports are blue; however, this is not a steadfast rule. Additionally, USB 3.0 ports have 9 wires while USB 2.0 ports only contain 4 wires.
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Page 12: Note On Optimum Mounting Of Micropublisher 6 Camera
Micropublisher 6 User Manual Figure 2. Teledyne Photometrics USB3 camera is the only device on its USB Root Hub. If more devices are connected to the same USB Root Hub, please reconnect them to a different port for optimal camera performance. -
Page 13: Using Your Micropublisher 6 Camera
Micropublisher 6 User Manual Chapter 3 – Using Your MicroPublisher 6 Camera Imaging Software The MicroPublisher 6 cameras come with optional full featured Ocular software. For an up-to-date list of other compatible third-party imaging software applications, please visit: http://www.qimaging.com. The MicroPublisher 6 camera’s image capture capabilities are controlled entirely through your imaging software. Basic functionalities include control over exposure time, gain state, clearing mode, region of interest (ROI), and pixel binning. - Page 14 A method for creating an independent root hub in computers with many USB devices is to install a PCI Express based USB3.0 interface card for use with the camera. In this case Teledyne Photometrics recommends using the PCIe interface described above.
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Page 15: Roi / Binning
Micropublisher 6 User Manual ROI / Binning The MicroPublisher 6 camera supports both user-defined, arbitrary regions of interest (ROI) as well as hardware pixel binning modes of 1x1, 2x2, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, and 16x16. Both ROIs and pixel binning will enable faster frame rates, making focusing and scanning much easier. -
Page 16: Bulb Mode
Micropublisher 6 User Manual Bulb Mode In this mode, each frame in the sequence requires a trigger. The camera exposes for the duration the trigger signal is high. Exposure time entered into the software is not used in this mode. Triggers received when Trigger Ready is low are ignored. Non-Overlap Mode is shown below. -
Page 17: Recommended Initial Settings
Micropublisher 6 User Manual Recommended Initial Settings Initial settings for microscopic imaging (available options depend on application software): • 14 bits • Gain State 1 • 30 msec exposure time • Clear Pre-Exposure • Clear count 2 • Display gamma of 1 •... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Teledyne QImaging Support. If the camera has become hot due to having cooling blocked, move the camera to allow free air flow. Contact Teledyne QImaging Support if the camera fails to recover regulated cooling. Note that heat is... -
Page 19: Unresolved Problems - Contacting The Teledyne Qimaging Support
Micropublisher 6 User Manual Unresolved Problems - Contacting Teledyne QImaging Support If you are still unable to resolve your problem, contact Teledyne QImaging Support for assistance in one of four ways: 1. Visit https://www.qimaging.com/faq for a list of all frequently asked questions. Your issue may be resolved in one of these faqs. -
Page 20: Specifications
Micropublisher 6 User Manual Specifications Camera Front Dimensions (Inches) Camera Bottom Dimensions (Inches) - Page 21 Connectors on Back of Camera Power Supply Specifications IMPORTANT: Only operate the MicroPublisher 6 camera with the power supply provided by Teledyne QImaging. For applications requiring use of instrumentation supplied power, please contact your Teledyne QImaging Customer Support for advice.
- Page 22 Micropublisher 6 User Manual Focal Plane Measurement Sensor Specifications Image type: Monochrome Scientific CCD. Sensor specifications are provided in the data sheet. Sensor Orientation The MicroPublisher 6 camera uses “multiport” sensors. Multiport sensors can be read entirely from one common output for all pixels, as is the case of typical CCD sensors, or from 2 or more outputs in parallel to achieve greater frame rates.
- Page 23 Micropublisher 6 User Manual I/O Connector Pinout The I/O (Input/Output Status) connector provides information about trigger function. Inputs must be at least 3.15 V for a high and less than 0.9 V for a low. The I/O trigger cable connects to Hirose connector HR212-10RA-8P on the back of the camera. Below is a description of each of the trigger pins.
- Page 24 Micropublisher 6 User Manual Triggering signal behavior: • Trigger In – the input trigger to the camera • Camera Expose – represents when the camera is exposing/acquiring an image • Read Out – represents completion of readout of the image •...
- Page 25 Micropublisher 6 User Manual www.qimaging.com tel +1 604.530.5800 support@qimaging.com 58-725-001 Rev A01...
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