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Olympus DP23-AOU Instructions Manual

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This instruction manual is for the control unit set for the Olympus microscope digital camera.
To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of
this product, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating this product,
and always keep this manual at hand when operating this product.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
For details of products included in the configuration of this system, see page 9 of this
instruction manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
DP23-AOU
DP23 Control Unit Set
DP28-AOU
DP28 Control Unit Set
Optical Microscope Accessory

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  • Page 1 DP28 Control Unit Set Notes This instruction manual is for the control unit set for the Olympus microscope digital camera. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this product, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating this product, and always keep this manual at hand when operating this product.
  • Page 2 Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Concept of this instruction manual ....................Product Concept ............................Safety precautions ............................Handling precautions..........................1 System diagram ............................2 Nomenclature of respective portions .................. 2-1 Hardware ..................................10 2-2 Control window ...............................12 3 Assembly ............................... Connecting the interface cable ............................. Connecting the display cable ............................Connecting the AC adapter ..............................
  • Page 4 4-2 Basic settings ..............................29 Setting the resolution of live image .......................... Setting the resolution of still image .......................... Setting the still image format ............................Setting the white balance (WB) mode ........................Setting the metering region ............................. Selecting the image style ..............................Saving the user-defined presetting ...........................
  • Page 5 Setting the save folders and file names ....................... Reseting......................................Updating software ..................................Sharing the image ..................................5 Play ..................................5-1 Basic operations ............................. 60 Selecting the play image ..............................Zooming the image and displaying the scroll bar ..................Playing the movies ................................... Extracting the frame from the movie ........................
  • Page 6 Setting the display resolution ............................Setting the network ................................. Installing the dedicated device driver ........................Settings for using the USB recording media equipped with password function for the first time ..Preparing to run programs that install the driver and update software................Activating the license (optional) ...........................

  • Page 7: Concept Of This Instruction Manual

    DP28-CU, refer to the instruction manual for the microscope digital camera DP23-CU or DP28-CU. Applicable user of this instruction manual This instruction manual applies to users who use this product according to "Intended use" and Olympus distributors. How to read this instruction manual This instruction manual is created as follows.

  • Page 8: Product Concept

    Software license agreement If you use this product, you shall be deemed to have consented to the terms and conditions in “OLYMPUS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT”. "OLYMPUS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" is displayed at initial startup. Read it carefully before using the product.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    The electric shock or failure of the product may be caused. Electric safety · Always use the power cord provided by Olympus. CAUTION If the proper AC adapter and the power cord are not used, our intended electric safety and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) performance of the product cannot be assured.
  • Page 10 In particular, cautions are displayed at the areas where special cautions are required when in use and operation. Be sure to follow the instructions. Label Label position Instructions in instruction manual Page Top surface of Cautions for electric safety and prevention of 3Page DP2-AOU electric shock If caution labels are dirty or peeled off, contact Olympus for assistance.

  • Page 11: Handling Precautions

    Image data · The recorded image data may be lost (destroyed) in the following cases. Olympus is not liable for the loss (destruction) of recorded data. ° When the user or a third party used the recording media such as USB flash drive, etc. incorrectly.
  • Page 12 (DP23-AOU or DP28-AOU does not have a function to check viruses. Use your PC to check viruses.) ° Make sure that there is no computer virus in the network or PC where DP23-AOU or DP28-AOU is connected. ° If, by any chance, they are infected by computer viruses or there is a suspicion of virus infection, set the main switch of DP2-AOU to OFF and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
  • Page 13 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU System compatibility Restrictions Confirm the restrictions described in the instruction manual of the microscope digital camera you will use as well. · You cannot acquire the image of the dark specimen under the reflected fluorescence observation or the darkfield observation (DP28-CU: Specimen that needs the exposure of 1/2 seconds or more at ISO100 equivalent.
  • Page 14 (CR2032) is built in DP2-AOU. For any inquiry, contact Olympus. · When smoking the room for cleaning, etc., move DP23-AOU or DP28-AOU to a place not exposed to smoke. · Be careful for the generation of condensation, since it may cause failure of the product. Condensation is a phenomenon that the vapor in the air contacts the surface of a metallic plate, etc.

  • Page 15: System Diagram

    · The image color settings suitable for the microscope are necessary for faithful color reproduction. (For details, see page 37.) · For the compatible microscopes and camera adapters, contact Olympus. · Do not use the interface cable for any purpose other than its intended use.

  • Page 16: Nomenclature Of Respective Portions

    Nomenclature of respective portions 2-1 Hardware DP2-AOU Front USB connector (USB3.1 Gen1) Main switch Line output connector Microphone input connector Back LAN cable connector DC input connector Display connector HDMI USB connector RS-232C connector (USB3.1 Gen1) For connecting control box (U-CBS, etc.) (p. 96) Interface cable Camera head DP2-AOU...
  • Page 17 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU AC adapter Output plug Input connector...

  • Page 18: Control Window

    2-2 Control window Setting the main switch of DP2-AOU to ON allows you to start the camera control software. The camera control software is displayed in the upper right area of the display window. The [Acquisition] tab and the [Play] are are shown on the control window.
  • Page 19 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU When acquiring the still image When recording the movie The area framed by the dotted line is shown or hidden by the button. Exposure (p.25, 39) [Lock Current Exposure Time] (p.28) [Exposure compensation] (p.25, 39) [Gain] (p.25, 39) [Center Spot on Image] (p.34) Metering [Region] (p.34)
  • Page 20 [Measurements] (p.66) [Show Scale Bar Options] (p.51) [Scale Bar] (p.51) [Show Info Stamp Options] (p.52) [Info Stamp] (p.52) [Show Cross Hair Options] (p.53) [Cross Hair] (p.53) [Play] tab The [Play] tab is used mainly for playing images. [Maximize to Screen] (p. 61) When the still image is [Turn Off System] (p.
  • Page 21 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU [Maximize to Screen] (p. 61) [Turn Off System] (p. 24, 28) When the movie is selected The area framed by the dotted line is shown or [Play] (p.62) hidden by the button. [Rewind 1s] (p.62) [Forward 1s] (p.62) [Go First] (p.62) [Extract Frame] (p.62)
  • Page 22 [View] The [View] tab is used for changing the image view. [Gallery] (p.60) (This is displayed only when the [Play] tab is selected.) [Split] (p.65) [Information] (p.65) Zoom (p.61) (from the left) [Zoom Out] Zoom magnification [Actual Pixels] (p.61) [Zoom In] [Fit to Window] (p.61) [Pan Tool] (.61)

  • Page 23: Assembly

    Be sure to set the main switch of DP2-AOU to OFF during assembly. CAUTION Connecting the interface cable · Always use the interface cable provided by Olympus. Using NOTE commercially available USB cables or hubs does not guarantee the operation of the equipment.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Display Cable

    Connecting the display cable Connect the connector B of the display cable to the connector A of DP2-AOU. Use a HDMI cable applicable to the display as the display cable. When using a touch panel display The USB cable for the touch panel must be connected in addition to the display cable.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    · Always use the AC adapter and the power cord provided CAUTION by Olympus. If the proper AC adapter and the power cord are not used, the electric safety and the EMC (Electro- Magnetic Compatibility) performance of the device cannot be assured.
  • Page 26 Olympus. Otherwise, DP2-AOU or the camera head may be damaged or an unexpected accident such as fire may occur. Olympus is not liable for any damage caused by using an AC adapter which is not provided by Olympus. · Never stretch out, bend or twist the cord of the AC adapter forcibly.

  • Page 27: Connecting Usb Devices

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Connecting USB devices This section describes the procedures to connect recording media such as USB flash drive, etc. and USB devices such as USB cable for touch panel, USB mouse or USB keyboard, etc. Insert the USB devices to the USB connector ( A on the front or B on the back) of DP2-AOU.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Lan Cable

    Connecting the LAN cable The LAN connection is necessary only when DP2-AOU accesses PC on the network to save the acquired images. When saving the acquired images to the recording media such as USB flash drive, etc., the LAN connection is not necessary. Insert the LAN cable into the LAN connector A on the back of DP2-AOU.

  • Page 29: Acquisition

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Acquisition 4-1 Basic operations This section describes the basic operating procedures (from turning ON the power to acquiring images or movies) of the microscope digital camera. You can understand the basic procedures to acquire still images and movies only by reading descriptions in this section.

  • Page 30: Starting And Exiting The System

    Starting and exiting the system Starting the system Press the main switch A of DP2-AOU to turn ON the power. The system starts and the LED B of DP2-AOU and the LED C of the camera head turn ON. The control window is displayed on the display. (Time taken to start the system: approximately 30 sec.) If the system is used for long hours without exiting the system, the operation of DP2-AOU may become unstable.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Exposure Mode

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Selecting the exposure mode Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Camera] are not displayed, press B to open them. Select [Manual] or [Auto] in C to change the exposure mode. For procedures to set the exposure when "Manual" is selected, see "Manual exposure acquisition (p.39)”.

  • Page 32: Acquiring The Still Image

    Acquiring the still image Select the [Acquisition] tab A . Operate the microscope to frame the area you want to acquire and bring it into focus. Hint: Zooming the live image (p.41) or displaying the focus indicator (p.49) allows you to bring the image into focus easily. Press the [Snapshot] button B to acquire and save the image.

  • Page 33: White Balance On Roi

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU White Balance on ROI Adjusting the white balance before acquiring the image allows you to acquire the image in appropriate colors. This product is equipped with the function to adjust the white balance automatically. This function is enabled in the initial setting.

  • Page 34: Locking And Unlocking The Exposure Time

    Locking and unlocking the exposure time When the exposure mode [Auto] is selected When observing the specimen where observation objects are scattered in auto exposure mode, the exposure time may be increased or decreased to allow the live image brighter or darker in association with stage operation.

  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU 4-2 Basic settings This section describes the settings related to acquisition. Setting the resolution of live image Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Camera] are not displayed, press B to open them. Press the [Camera Settings] button C .

  • Page 36: Setting The Resolution Of Still Image

    Full resolution: You can observe and acquire the high definition images. This is suitable for displaying clear images on the large display. This is suitable for discussion or conference. You can observe and acquire the images acquired with the 4K resolution microscope in the actual pixel size on the display compatible with 4K.
  • Page 37 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Press the [Camera Settings] button C . If the setting items of [Resolution] are not displayed, press D to open them. Press the button of [Snapshot] E to select the following resolutions from the list. For the resolution of still image, you can select the resolution with same aspect ratio as the resolution of live image from the list below.

  • Page 38: Setting The Still Image Format

    Setting the still image format Select the [Acquisition] tab A . Press the [File Naming and Saving Options] button B to open [Acquisition Settings] dialog box. Select [Image file] > [Save], and select the following file formats from the list of [Snapshot] C . The file size for the file format per resolution is listed in the table shown below.

  • Page 39: Setting The White Balance (Wb) Mode

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Setting the white balance (WB) mode Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Camera] are not displayed, press B to open them. Press the following buttons in [White balance] C to select the white balance mode.

  • Page 40: Setting The Metering Region

    Setting the metering region When the exposure mode [Auto] is selected If the observation objects are scattered on the screen, the full screen may be too bright or too dark due to the influence from the background area excluding observation objects. This case may be improved by changing the metering region.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Image Style

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Selecting the image style You may be able to improve the color reproducibility of the live image and the acquired image by changing the color setting or contrast according to the observation method. Select the [Acquisition] tab A .

  • Page 42: Saving The User-Defined Presetting

    Saving the user-defined presetting You can save the values of the following setting items as the user- defined presetting. · Color space · Saturation · Sharpness · Contrast · Brightness · Gamma · Auto exposure mode By setting the user-defined presetting, even though the values of the following setting items are changed, you can return them to the values you saved by pressing the [User defined] button.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Color Of The Live Image

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Adjusting the color of the live image Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Camera] are not displayed, press B to open them. Press the [Camera Settings] button C . If the setting items of [Color] are not displayed, press D to open them.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Image Quality

    Adjusting the image quality Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Camera] are not displayed, press B to open them. Press the [Camera Settings] button C . If the setting items of [Adjustment] are not displayed, press D to open them.

  • Page 45: Advanced Operations

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU 4-3 Advanced operations This section describes the advanced functions of DP23-AOU or DP28-AOU. With the advanced functions, you can acquire the observed images suitable for your needs. Manual exposure acquisition You can acquire images or movies by setting the arbitrary exposure time manually.
  • Page 46 Pressing the [Stop Movie] button E allows you to stop recording the movie. The movie is saved on the hard disk (E: Images) in DP2-AOU. · You can also start or stop recording the movie by pressing “F9” of the keyboard. ·...

  • Page 47: Pausing And Resuming The Live View

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Pausing and resuming the live view Select the [Acquisition] tab A . Press the [Live] button B to switch between pausing and resuming the live view. Zooming the image and displaying the scroll bar You can change the digital zoom magnification by pressing buttons in A or selecting from the list on the [View] tab.

  • Page 48: Selecting The Objective Magnification

    Selecting the objective magnification Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Microscope] are not displayed, press B to open them. Press the button in [Objectives] C to select the magnification of the objective currently in the light path. (If the objective magnification is linked with the microscope, you do not need to select the magnification.

  • Page 49: Selecting The Intermediate Magnification Changer

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Selecting the intermediate magnification changer Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Microscope] are not displayed, press B to open them. Press the button of [Magnification] C to select the intermediate magnification changer currently in the light path.

  • Page 50: Advanced Settings

    4-4 Advanced settings Shading correction You can correct the unevenness of brightness caused by the uneven illumination to the even brightness. To use the shading correction function, the magnification NOTE of the objective of the microscope and the magnification of the intermediate magnification changer must be specified in advance.
  • Page 51 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Press the [Calibrations] button D . The [Calibrations] dialog box is displayed. Press the [Calibrations] button E . The [Shading Correction] wizard appears. Uncheck the [Skip acquisition of the dark current correction image] checkbox F , and press [Next] G .
  • Page 52 When a message appears, engage the objective into the light path of the microscope according to the message, and press [OK]. When the next screen appears, perform the optical adjustment of the microscope according to the message, and press [Next]. The next screen appears to start acquiring the corrected image.

  • Page 53: Setting The Sound Of Movie

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Setting the sound of movie Connect the microphone purchased separately to the microphone input connector A of DP2-AOU. Check the [Movie recording] checkbox B . Press the [Enable Sound Recording] button C to set it ON. Button Function The sound is included when recording the movie.

  • Page 54: Setting The Image Orientation

    Setting the image orientation The orientation of the image to be shown on the display can be set to either one of the followings. This operation is not available while saving the acquired image. Button Function Standard orientation Horizontal inversion Vertical inversion 180°...

  • Page 55: Setting The Focus Indicator

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Setting the focus indicator You can can switch between showing and hiding the focus indicator and the focus area. Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Camera] are not displayed, press B to open them.
  • Page 56 Focus indicator You can show the focusing status of the live image on the display as a guide for focusing. The focus indicator is displayed as a bar shown below in the lower area of the screen. The meter’s maximum level is displayed automatically according to the contrast of the specimen.

  • Page 57: Setting The Scale Bar View

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Setting the scale bar view You can add the scale bar on the live image and the acquired image. In order to display the appropriate scale bar, the NOTE adapter lens magnification, objective magnification and intermediate magnification changer must be specified.

  • Page 58: Setting The Information Stamp View

    Setting the information stamp view You can add the information stamp view on the live image and the acquired image. Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Image] are not displayed, press B to open them. Press the [Info Stamp] button C to show or hide the information stamp.

  • Page 59: Displaying The Cross Hair

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Displaying the cross hair You can display the cross hair in the center of the screen. Select the [Acquisition] tab A or the [Play] tab B . If the setting items of [Image] are not displayed, press C to open them.

  • Page 60: Setting The Save Folders And File Names

    Setting the save folders and file names You can set the save destination of the acquired image. The save destinations you can set are recording media such as a USB flash drive, etc. or PC connected to network. If multiple microscope digital cameras specify the same folders as those in PC on the network and acquire images at the same time, an error that the acquired image cannot be saved may occur.

  • Page 61: Reseting

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Reseting While using the system, if you are not sure what settings you have made, you can reset to the factory default settings if necessary. Resetting software to initial settings Except the following settings, you can return all other software settings to the factory default settings (set the setting values to default values or clear the setting values).
  • Page 62 Resetting the camera settings You can return the settings related to the camera to the factory default settings (set the setting values to default values or clear the setting values). Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Camera] are not displayed, press B to open them.

  • Page 63: Updating Software

    Select [Environment] > [About], and press the [More System Information] button C . Check the following versions against the applicable versions on the Olympus website to see if they need to be updated. · [Product Version] in [Application] in [Category] · [Firmware Version] in [Camera] in [Category] When you confirmed the version information, press the [Close] button to close the [System Information] dialog box.

  • Page 64: Sharing The Image

    NOTE it regularly and keep it unknown to others. · The factory default password is “Olympus-123”. · In F , you can set the connection time from starting to finishing the remote session and the time to allow clients to connect while disclosing the images.
  • Page 65 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU If you selected [Encrypted connections] in , press the [Manage Users] button H to register the users you want to disclose. If you selected [Unencrypted connections] in , go to Press the [Add User] button I to register the user names you want to disclose.

  • Page 66: Play

    Play This section describes the procedures to view the acquired images. 5-1 Basic operations The functions used for playing images are placed on the [Play] tab. Selecting the play image You can change the image you want to play. Select the [Play] tab A to display the image acquired last in the folder that is saved automatically.

  • Page 67: Zooming The Image And Displaying The Scroll Bar

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Full screen view Press the [Maximize to Screen] button E . The played image is displayed in full screen view. To change the image you want to play, press the F button in the upper right area of the screen.

  • Page 68: Playing The Movies

    Playing the movies If the image selected in “Selecting the play image (p.60)” is a movie, If the image selected in “Selecting the play image (p.60)” is a movie, press the button to start playing. Pressing the button while playing the movie allows you to pause or resume playing.

  • Page 69: Protecting The Play Image

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Protecting the play image The image can be protected (prohibited to delete) to avoid deleting the necessary images accidentally. Select the [Play] tab A . Select the image you want to protect from the thumbnail in [Gallery] B .

  • Page 70: Deleting The Image

    Deleting the image You can delete unnecessary images. Select the [Play] tab A . Select the image you want to delete from the thumbnail in [Gallery] B . C Press the [Delete] button . When the confirmation message appears, select [Yes] if you want to delete.

  • Page 71: Advanced Operations

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU 5-2 Advanced operations Split view You can display the live image and the acquired image or the acquired multiple images side by side. Display the live image or the acquired image. For procedures to display the images, see “Pausing and resuming the live view (p.41)” and “Selecting the play image (p.60)".

  • Page 72: Measurement

    Measurement This section describes the operations using the mouse. If the touch panel display is connected, read the following operations as those on the right side. • “Click with mouse" (Left button) "Tap with finger" (Touch with finger and release) •...
  • Page 73 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Measuring on the live image Select the [Acquisition] tab A . If the setting items of [Image] are not displayed, press B to open them. Press the [Measurements] button C . Press the arbitrary measurement method button in [Measurements] D to perform measurement on the live image.
  • Page 74 Measuring on the acquired image Select the [Play] tab A . Select the image you want to measure from the thumbnail in [Gallery] Press the arbitrary measurement method button in [Measurement] C to perform the measurement on the image. For measurement procedures, see the table below.
  • Page 75 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Button Function Outline of functions Page [3 Point Angle] By specifying 3 points, the angle is measured. p.72 [4 Point Angle] By specifying 4 points, 2 lines were created, and the angle between 2 p.73 lines are measured. [Perpendicular Line] By creating the line and then specifying one point, the perpendicular p.73...

  • Page 76: Details Of Measurement Functions

    Details of measurement functions [Point Group] The marks are drawn at multiple locations on the image, and you can count the number of mark locations. Even after the measurement is finished or other measurements are performed, marks can be displayed in sequential number if marks are not deleted.
  • Page 77 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU [Polyline] A line connecting each point of multiple points specified on the image is drawn, and you can measure the sum of the length between each point. Press the button. A point is drawn at the specified position. Click the mouse on arbitrary positions to draw the line.
  • Page 78 [Rectangle] The rectangle is created on the image, and you can measure the area, perimeter, width, and height of the rectangle. Press the button. Specify the position you want to measure using the rectangle. Click the mouse to specify 2 diagonal points of the rectangle. You can measure another position continuously.
  • Page 79 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU [4 Point Angle] The 2 lines are drawn on the image, and you can measure the angle of the intersection between 2 lines. Press the button. A line passing through 1 and 2 is drawn. Click the mouse on 2 arbitrary points to draw the reference line (line passing through 1 and 2 shown in the left picture).
  • Page 80 [Multiple Perpendicular Lines] By creating the line on the image and then specifying multiple points, the perpendicular line is drawn from the specified points to the created line, and you can measure the lengths of the perpendicular lines drawn. Press the button.
  • Page 81 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU [Circle to Circle] 2 circles are created (by inputting 3 points) on the image, and you can measure the length between centers of 2 circles. Press the button. In the same way, the Specify the start point of the position you want to measure using the...
  • Page 82 Changing the style of measurement results You can change the lines and texts (measurement values) of measurement results to arbitrary colors, line thickness or fonts. Click the following buttons in [Measurements style] A to display the dialog box, and change to your desired settings. Style Function [Change Font]...

  • Page 83: Details Of Drawing Functions

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Details of drawing functions [Arrow] You can draw an arrow on the image. Press the button. Click the mouse to specify the start point and the end point of the position you want to draw. An arrow is drawn in the...
  • Page 84 [Rectangle] You can draw a rectangle on the image. Press the button. Drag the mouse to specify 2 diagonal points of the rectangle you want to draw. A rectangle is drawn in the 1 to 2 direction from [Ellipse] You can draw an ellipse on the image. Press the button.
  • Page 85 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU [Freehand Polygon] You can draw a free hand drawing on the image. Press the button. Drag the area you want to draw with the mouse to draw the freehand drawing. The trace dragged by the mouse is drawn. [Text Field] You can draw the texts on the image.

  • Page 86: Details Of Editing Functions

    Changing the style of drawings You can change the drawings and texts to arbitrary colors, line thickness or fonts. Click the following buttons in [Drawings Style] A to select your favorites from the list. Style Function [Line Color] [Fill Color] [Line Width] [Text Color] Font type...

  • Page 87: Outputting Measurement Results In Csv File

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Outputting measurement results in CSV file You can output the measurement results to files in CSV format. When acquiring or saving the images, the files in CSV format are saved to the same save destination as the images with the same file names as the images.

  • Page 88: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings For proper operations, you must set the language and the scale magnification at first. Set them according to the screen (Setup wizard) displayed when the power is turned ON for the first time. The Setup wizard is displayed only when the power is turned ON for the first time, but you can also change the settings later.

  • Page 89: Setting The Language

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Setting the language You can set the language you use. The language can be selected from 2 languages: Japanese or English. Select the [Acquisition] tab A . Press the [System Settings] button B to open the [Options] dialog box.

  • Page 90: Setting The Microscope

    Setting the microscope You can set the magnification of adapter lens, magnification of objective and magnification of intermediate magnification changer that are required for displaying the scale bar and measurement results in the original size of the specimen. When the control box (U-CBS, etc.) is connected, the setting procedures will be different.
  • Page 91 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU When the intermediate magnification changer is in the light path, if you want to change the total magnification, select [Total magnification] H . Check the [Use manual calibration] checkbox I , and set the total magnification you want to change in J .

  • Page 92: Setting Date, Time And Time Zone

    Setting date, time and time zone You can set the date, time and time zone of DP2-AOU. The acquisition date and time are recorded on the acquired image. When you view the acquired images saved in the recording media in NTFS format such as USB-HDD (external hard disk for connecting USB), etc.

  • Page 93: Setting The Display Resolution

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Setting the display resolution You can set the resolution suitable for the display you use. The resolutions that cannot be displayed on your display are not shown in the list. The display resolutions you can set are listed as follows.

  • Page 94: Setting The Network

    Setting the network DP23-AOU or DP28-AOU can access PC on the network by connecting DP2-AOU to LAN. The settings changed by this operation cannot be NOTE returned to factory default settings. The malfunctions or damages caused by changing the settings are subject to the paid repair.
  • Page 95 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Icon Function The camera control software starts. Camera · When the main switch of DP2-AOU is turned ON (including the restart when setting the network, etc.), you may not be able to access the network for a few minutes.

  • Page 96: Installing The Dedicated Device Driver

    Installing the dedicated device driver If the dedicated device driver is required for the USB device connected to DP2-AOU, you can install the device driver of that USB device on DP2-AOU. The settings changed by this operation cannot be NOTE returned to factory default settings.

  • Page 97: Settings For Using The Usb Recording Media Equipped With Password Function For The First Time

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Settings for using the USB recording media equipped with password function for the first time If DP2-AVS (Antivirus software license) (optional) is enabled, it is restricted to run the executable program (file with the extension ”.exe”) on DP2-AOU. The program to unlock the password of the recording media equipped with the password function such as USB flash drive, etc.

  • Page 98: Preparing To Run Programs That Install The Driver And Update Software

    Preparing to run programs that install the driver and update software If DP2-AVS (Antivirus software license) (optional) is enabled, it is restricted to run the executable program (file with the extension ”.exe”) on DP2-AOU. Therefore, when installing the dedicated device driver or updating software, you need to permit running the programs that execute these operations.

  • Page 99: Activating The License (Optional)

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Activating the license (optional) The “Activation” means to unlock software so that you can use the software with the license you purchased. This section describes the procedures to activate the license when DP2-AOU is connected to the internet. When DP2-AOU is not connected to the internet, the operation is different.
  • Page 100 This process takes several minutes. (It takes more than 10 minutes in case of DP2-AVS.) · If this process is interrupted for some reason, contact Olympus. You can confirm that the license is activated in I on the [Activate Licenses] window.

  • Page 101: Functions Linked With Microscope

    DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Functions linked with microscope By connecting DP23-AOU or DP28-AOU to the control box for microscope or the microscope frame, you can use functions linked with the microscope described below. Linked function Explanation Automatic scale bar When the objective magnification is changed by changing the coded revolving nosepiece...

  • Page 102: Connecting Procedures

    · Remove only the covers or stickers of necessary connectors on the control box. NOTE · Be sure to connect only units specified by Olympus to each connector. If units which are not specified by Olympus are connected, the full performance is not ensured.
  • Page 103 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Attaching the hand switch for exposure U-HSEXP This switch is composed of U-HSEXP (magnet system) and a circular iron plate (adhesive system). Two circular plates are provided and one of them is a spare. Secure U-HSEXP A at the center of the circular plate B with the magnet.

  • Page 104: Operating Procedures

    To use this function, the objective magnification must be set to DP23-AOU or DP28-AOU in advance. Set the objective magnification according to the microscope setting wizard displayed when the power is turned ON for the first time. If DP23-AOU or DP28-AOU is running, see"Setting the microscope (p.84)”...
  • Page 105 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Hand switch for exposure U-HSEXP U-HSEXP can be attached to the microscope by connecting U-HSEXP to U-CBS with the cable. With this operation, you can acquire images while operating the microscope. U-HSEXP works same as the [Snapshot] button in the [Acquisition] tab. Pressing the switch U-HSEXP allows you to acquire and save the images.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Item DP23-AOU DP28-AOU Still image Image Size (pixels) 3088 (H) x 2076 (V) 4104 (H) x 2174 (V) 2072 (H) x 2072 (V) 2168 (H) x 2168 (V) 1544 (H) x 1038 (V) 2052 (H) x 1086 (V)
  • Page 107 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Specifications Item DP23-AOU DP28-AOU Image display Live image / Played 10% to 1600% image (Zooming magnification) Thumbnail Changeable with 5 step, detailed display Full screen mode for Supported conference Calibration Shading Supported Magnification Supported calibration White balance Supported System...
  • Page 108 Specifications Item DP23-AOU DP28-AOU Items to prepare separately USB mouse USB Keyboard U-TV1XC, U-TV0.63XC, U-TV0.5XC or U-TV1XC, U-TV0.63XC Camera U-TV0.35XC Camera adapter adapter Power cord Weight Camera head 0.4kg 0.4kg DP2-AOU 3.3kg (including AC adapter) Dimension Camera head Diameter: 76.3 mm Diameter: 76.3 mm...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    This section describes the possible problems of this product and their remedies. If problems occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, contact Olympus for assistance. Phenomena...
  • Page 110 DP28-CU is connected – or 1/ 25s or less when DP23-CU is connected. The calendar is reset every The battery built in DP2-AOU is The replacement must be performed time. dead. by the manufacturer (paid). Contact Olympus.
  • Page 111 – connection environment. Repair request If the phenomena are not improved even after you took the above remedial action, contact Olympus. Please provide us the following information at that time. · Product name and abbreviated name (example: Control box DP2-AOU) ·...
  • Page 112 If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the equipment by referring to “Specifications” and “Certified Cord” below: Caution : In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for Olympus products, Olympus can no longer warrant the electrical safety of the equipment.
  • Page 113 DP23-AOU/DP28-AOU Table 2 HAR flexible cord Approval organizations and cordage harmonization marking methods Alternative marking utilizing Printed or embossed black-red-yellow thread (Length harmonization marking (May be of color section in mm) Approval organization located on jacket or insulation of internal wiring)
  • Page 114 Manufactured by Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan Distributed by AM5088 03 Issued in March, 2021...

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