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- Page 1 Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Description ................ 1 1.1. Introduction ..............1 1.2. Receiving and Unpacking ..........1 Safety ................. 2 2.1. Precautions ..............2 2.2. Before installation ............2 Setup & installation ............3 3.1. Know Your Camera Family! ........... 3 3.2. -
Page 3: Description
Description 1.1. Introduction This booklet is a Quick Start Guide to the installation of Thorlabs Compact and Scientific-Grade cameras, and it is meant to be a companion to the camera user guides in the Program Files\Thorlabs\Scientific Imaging\Documentation folder that will be installed with your software. This Quick Start Guide is intended to provide basic information regarding the initial set-up and installation of your camera. -
Page 4: Safety
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 2: Safety Safety 2.1. Precautions ATTENTION USERS This attention symbol indicates that additional information is available in these user guides. Please read the instruction manual for the appropriate model device carefully before operating your Digital Video Camera. All statements regarding safety and technical specifications are published in that document and will only apply when the unit is operated correctly. -
Page 5: Setup & Installation
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 3: Setup & installation Setup & installation 3.1. Know Your Camera Family! Scientific, Compact Scientific, Zelux and Cooled sCMOS/CMOS (not shown) cameras have a black and red aluminum case. All Scientific Camera families have their own drivers (Camera Link, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0) and SDK. -
Page 6: Usb Camera Installation
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.2. USB Camera Installation If you purchased a DCx or Compact Scientific USB camera, the only connection required is with the supplied USB cable. Run the software installer – follow the steps outlined in the next section, including driver installation. -
Page 7: Scientific Usb 3.0 Installation
Power on the camera and run the ThorCam application software. 3.6. Installing the Software The Thorlabs camera software runs on Windows 7 and 10 operating systems ONLY. 3.6.1. Download the Software Installation Package Determine whether your computer system is 32-bit or 64-bit. Download the appropriate installation package located at the following link: https://www.thorlabs.com/software_pages/viewsoftwarepage.cfm?code=... -
Page 8: Driver Selection
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.6.2. Driver Selection Your camera requires a driver to be installed on your computer. After the welcome screen, acceptance of the license agreement, and entering your user information, you will be presented with a choice of drivers. Select the driver that matches the interface on your camera;... - Page 9 Windows security dialogs below. Be sure to click install to complete the operation, otherwise the installer will “roll back” and exit. Note: Camera Link models are no longer sold by Thorlabs, however the software still supports legacy products. Rev S, June 1, 2020...
- Page 10 Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 3: Setup & installation USB Driver Installation (if selected). Click “Install” Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installation (if selected). Click “Install” Camera Link Driver Installation (if selected). Click “Install” Once setup is complete, you may now proceed to the next section that will describe how to connect and power on your camera.
- Page 11 Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 3: Setup & installation “Start”→”All Programs”→”ThorIabs” →”Scientific Imaging ”→”ThorCam” Figure 1 Thorlabs Start Menu Shortcuts Please refer to the model specific User Guide for more information on the additional items installed during this procedure, including configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Driver for best performance.
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Page 12: Basic Connections
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.7. Basic Connections 3.7.1. Connections for Standalone USB2.0 and USB3.0 Cameras Using the supplied USB2.0 or USB3.0 cable, simply connect the camera to the appropriate USB2.0 or USB3.0 port on the host computer. -
Page 13: Connections For A Usb 3.0 Scientific Camera
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.7.3. Connections for a USB 3.0 Scientific Camera Note: Compact Scientific cameras use the USB 3.0 cable for both data and power. To connect the camera, follow the steps below: Plug the included power supply into a 100 –... -
Page 14: Connections For A Usb 3.0 Cooled Scmos Or Cmos Camera
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 3: Setup & installation 3.7.4. Connections for a USB 3.0 Cooled sCMOS or CMOS Camera To connect the camera, follow the steps below. Connect the provided USB 3.0 cable into the mating USB 3.0 port on the back of the camera. -
Page 15: Regulatory
Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 16: Product Care
5.1.2. Warranty Any modification or servicing by unqualified personnel renders the warranty null and void, leaving Thorlabs free of liability. Please refer to your camera User Manual for complete warranty information. Page 14 ITN000081-D03... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 5: Product Care 5.1.3. Troubleshooting Ethernet Scientific Camera Connector LED Indications: 8051/4070/1501/340 –GE Models: If LED is If LED is On If LED is Off Color Flashing The Link is Normal (Indicates Operational, but the... - Page 18 Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 5: Product Care Compact Scientific Cameras including Zelux If LED is If LED is On If LED is Off Flashing Blue: Connected to USB 3.0 Port USB port cannot Green: Connected to There is no USB...
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Page 19: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Thorlabs Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Chapter 6: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts technical support sales inquiries, please visit www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. Rev S, June 1, 2020 Page 17... - Page 20 www.thorlabs.com...
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