Contents Startup Procedure General Notes Switching on the Flexacam C3 General Notes Important Safety Notes Operation (Stand-Alone Mode) Symbols Used Operation in Stand-Alone Mode Safety Instructions End User License Agreement (EULA) Operation (PC Mode) Operation in PC Mode Introduction Your Flexacam C3...
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General Notes Flexacam C3 User Manual General Notes...
Safety concept Cleaning Responsibilities of person in charge of camera Before using your Leica camera for the first Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents, time, please read the "Safety Concept" booklet chemicals or techniques for cleaning. Ensure that the camera is operated, main- included with your camera.
User manual For information on the On-Screen Display (OSD) To maintain the camera in its original condition The Flexacam C3 camera can be configured in a in stand-alone mode, refer to the On-Screen- and to ensure safe operation, the user must variety of ways in the Leica product range.
Personal injury! Camera malfunctions and damage. Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates especially impor- tant information. Failure to comply can cause the following: Personal injury! Camera malfunctions and damage. Flexacam C3 User Manual General Notes...
Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet rized and trained personnel only. Electrical components must be placed at Never use the Flexacam C3 or its components least 10 cm away from the wall and from All operators have read, understood and for diagnostic procedures if it is not expressly flammable substances.
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Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet The ergonomic optical design and construc- network remain stored on the camera. tion of microscopes and cameras from Leica are intended to reduce the exertion of the user to Use the original packaging for shipping or EC Declaration of Conformity a minimum.
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Camera safety and EMC The camera meets the requirements of EU EMC precautions directives Our camera has been designed, produced and Prior to the installation of Flexacam C3, the tested in compliance with electromagnetic environment needs to be 2014/35/EU Low voltage directive evaluated.
When sending or forwarding the camera to into by and between Leica Microsystems third parties for any reason, or when returning ("Leica") and you, the end user, as the context the camera to Leica for service or maintenance, requires, either individually or as an authorized...
User-friendly even in the smallest detail Flexacam C3 camera from Leica Microsystems. Your camera comes with a dedicated operating Like every digital camera, the Flexacam C3 system (On-Screen Display menu, OSD menu) reacts differently to different light sources. The Real 4K display to provide stand-alone functionality.
Optional "stand-alone kit" Additional information about work- ing on the computer and with Standard delivery of the Flexacam C3 includes: 3. 4K HDMI cable, for connecting to an HD / 4K Leica Application Software X is provided in the monitor 1.
Various functions can be assigned to the The Wi-Fi dongle enables you to work under optional handswitch / footswitch (such as taking wireless condition with the Flexacam C3. individual pictures, white balance, video record- Due to different country restrictions, there are ing).
USB thumb drive for data storage here) 4. Monitor port (stand-alone mode) 5. Connection for handswitch / footswitch SPEED (2.5 mm phone jack) / O F 6. PC / power supply connection (USB Type-C) 7. ON / OFF switch ON/OFF HDMI Flexacam C3 User Manual Introduction...
Assembling the Camera The Flexacam C3 is mounted on a Assembly tube or on a microscope's photo port 1. Screw the camera onto a C-mount adapter. using a C-mount adapter. The Flexacam C3 is compatible with most stereo, macro and light microscopes from Leica Microsystems.
The color of the LED indicates that the power 2. Connect the Flexacam C3 to the HD / 4K supply is not sufficient: it's red when the supply monitor using the HDMI cable. doesn't provide enough current and it automa- tically turns off the 3 USB ports.
USB SPEED be used immediately. of the Flexacam C3 (2.5 mm phone jack). port at the rear side of the Flexacam C3. Use a fast USB thumb drive to ensure a quick If the USB thumb drive is formatted differently, The optional handswitch / operation.
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1. Plug in the USB transmitter of the USB mouse in an unused USB port on the rear side of the Flexacam C3. Please do not use the USB SPEED port as this is required for the USB thumb drive.
"Quick Installation Guide". SPEED ON/OFF HDMI 2. Connect the Flexacam C3 to a USB 3 port of the computer using the USB C / USB A cable. The Flexacam C3 is powered by the compu- ter via the USB C / USB A cable.
Network & WLAN Settings For information on adapting network and WLAN settings, refer to the On-Screen-Display User Manual. Flexacam C3 User Manual Installation...
Switching on the Flexacam C3 Stand-alone mode 1. Set the ON / OFF switch to "ON" to switch on the Flexacam C3. During the boot sequence the status LED SPEED is blinking green and switches to a conti- nuously green the moment it is ready to use.
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The Flexacam C3 is ready to use. 2. Start Leica Application Software X (LAS X). 3. Follow the instructions in the software for adjusting and acquiring an image.
Operation in Stand-Alone Mode For information on setting up and switching on the Flexacam C3 in stand-mode, refer to chapters: "Stand-Alone Mode: Cables and Terminals", page 19 "Switching Flexa- cam C3", page 25, subchapter "Stand-alone mode", page 25 For information on working with the OSD menu, refer to the On-Screen- Display User Manual.
C3", page 25, subchapter / PC mode, please connect an optional 4K and "PC mode", page 26 HD-capable monitor to the HDMI port of the 1. Connect the Flexacam C3 to the HD / 4K camera. monitor using the HDMI cable. ...
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Troubleshooting Flexacam C3 User Manual Troubleshooting...
"out of range" or something similar, you can reset the camera 4. Plug in the USB mouse again and configure resolution to 1,080 p. the correct live image resolution. Flexacam C3 User Manual Troubleshooting...
After 12 seconds the system asks for the firmware file which should be stored on the USB flash drive. The latest firmware can be downloaded from www.leica-microsystems.com. Please make sure the USB stick is inserted in the speed port so the system will automatically install the provided firmware.
If any optical surface becomes badly coated Leica camera will continue to work as well as it with dust or dirt brush it off with a camel Do not grease guide surfaces or mechani- did on the very first day.
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Risk of electric shock. Removing the Some components are made of polymer or are Remove dust on the filter glass with a cover of the Flexacam C3 exposes elec- polymer-coated. The use of unsuitable cleaning bellows and a soft paintbrush.
Power supply with USB C connector 10 726 491 Wireless USB mouse 10 747 551 USB stick 64 GB Optional Sales Item Item Leica article number Designation 12 730 229 Palm/footswitch 12 730 534 Flexacam C3 Standalone Kit Flexacam C3 User Manual Care and Maintenance...
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Disposal Flexacam C3 User Manual Disposal...
Disposal After the end of the product’s life, please contact Leica Service or Leica Sales on how to dispose of it. Like all electronic devices, the camera, its components and accessories may not be dispo- sed of as general household waste!
Characteristics Value For indoor use only Mechanical C-mount thread Installation category II (overvoltage category) Color filter IR-cut coating 650 nm, not repla- Altitude operation 0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,561 ft) ceable Flexacam C3 User Manual Specifications...
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Connect the correct power supply (stand-alone mode) supply to the power supply connection (USB Type-C). Min. computer configuration Please consult the software used orange, flashing An image is captured. shortly orange, blinking A video is recorded. Flexacam C3 User Manual Specifications...
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47–63 Hz Output voltage 5 V DC Output current max. 3.3 A Output power max. 16.5 W Average active efficiency 82.5 % Efficiency at high load (10 %) 79.5 % No-load power consumption 0.014 W Flexacam C3 User Manual Specifications...
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