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  • Page 1 Flexacam i5 Flexacam c5 Microscope Cameras User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation (PC Mode) Operation in PC Mode Introduction Your Flexacam Operation (Network mode) Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories Operation in Network Mode Overview of Flexacam i5 Compound Overview of Flexacam i5 Stereo Troubleshooting Overview of Flexacam c5 Troubleshooting Recovery Mode Assembly...

  • Page 3: General Notes

    General Notes Flexacam User Manual General Notes...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Notes

    The Flexacam camera can be configured in a Enersight Mobile, refer to the website Micro- follow the instructions and warnings contained variety of ways in the Leica product range. scope Software Platform Enersight or scan the in these user manuals.

  • Page 5: Symbols Used

    Symbols Used WARNING! Safety hazard! UK RESPONIBLE PERSON WARNING Failure to comply with the following warnings Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited Camera malfunctions and can cause the following: Larch House, Woodlands Business Park, Milton damage. Keynes, England, United Kingdom, MK14 6FG...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    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. Refer to "Safety Concept" booklet.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions (Continued)

    Safety Instructions (Continued) Description The responsible Leica affiliate must be consul- ted whenever the camera is altered, modified The individual modules fulfill the high require- or used in conjunction with non-Leica compo- ments for observation and documentation of nents that are outside of the scope of this user the Flexacam camera.
  • Page 8 Workplaces with microscopes and cameras faci- the camera to the factory default, so that no contact Leica Service or Leica Sales on how to litate and improve the viewing task, but they personal data like access details to E-Mail or dispose of it.
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions (Continued) Camera safety and EMC The camera meets the requirements of EU If the instrument is being installed in any other directives environment than an INDUSTRIAL, it cannot be Our camera has been designed, produced and guaranteed that the equipment does not inter- tested in compliance with 2014/35/EU Low voltage directive...

  • Page 10: End User License Agreement (Eula)

    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...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Flexacam User Manual Introduction...

  • Page 12: Your Flexacam

    Full-HD-capable monitor. Store. ware and instructions on how to update your Enersight On-Screen Display (OSD) camera. You may also contact your Leica repre- sentative for help. Your camera comes with a dedicated operating system (On-Screen Display menu, OSD menu)
  • Page 13 Introduction Your Leica Flexacam is a state-of-the-art brightfield camera with 12 megapixel image resolution. The camera can be easily connected to a variety of compound and stereo microscopes without additional components. There are various ways to connect the camera with your viewing devices:...
  • Page 14 Your Flexacam (Continued) Network mode Use your camera in network mode by connecting it to the Ethernet (via adapter) or by connecting a Wi-Fi dongle. Flexacam User Manual Introduction...

  • Page 15: Standard Delivery And Optional Accessories

    Wi-Fi dongles in your specific country, 4K monitor please contact your local sales representative. 5. Power supply unit (only with Flexacam i5 Stereo and Flexacam c5) USB-to-Ethernet adapter The USB-to-Ethernet adapter allows you to connect an Ethernet cable to an USB-A port on the camera to set up an Ethernet network.
  • Page 16 Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories (Continued) HD / 4K monitor HD / 4K monitor enables you to life stream and acquire images in a higher resolution. Handswitch / Footswitch Various functionals can be assigned to the opti- onal handswitch / footswitch (such as taking pictures, white balance, video recording).

  • Page 17: Overview Of Flexacam I5 Compound

    Overview of Flexacam i5 Compound 1. ON / OFF button 2. PC / power supply connection (USB Type-C) 3. Status LED 4. HDMI port for monitor (stand-alone mode) 5. 2× USB port for USB thumb drive (for data storage), –...

  • Page 18: Overview Of Flexacam I5 Stereo

    Overview of Flexacam i5 Stereo 1. 3× USB port for mouse, – keyboard, – Wi-Fi dongle or – USB-to-Ethernet adapter (USB Type-A) – 2. USB SPEED port (insert USB thumb drive for data storage here) (stand-alone operation) 3. HDMI port for monitor (stand-alone mode) 4.

  • Page 19: Overview Of Flexacam C5

    Overview of Flexacam c5 1. Ethernet connection 2. USB SPEED port (insert USB thumb drive for data storage here) (stand-alone operation) 3. USB port for USB thumb drive (for data storage), – mouse, – keyboard, – Wi-Fi dongle or – USB-to-Ethernet adapter (USB Type-A) –...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    Assembly Flexacam User Manual Assembly...

  • Page 21: Assembling Of Flexacam I5 Compound

    Leica tube Flexacam i5 1. Slightly unscrew the set screw (2) and 2. Attach the Flexacam i5 Compound (3) to Compound remove the tube (1). the microscope stand by inserting the dovetail (see the underside of the camera) into the stand support (4).
  • Page 22 Assembling of Flexacam i5 Compound (Continued) 4. Place tube onto 5. Connect the camera via HDMI (6) or USB (7) Flexacam i5 Compound using the set to your viewing device depending on the screw (5), which is located on the left side operation mode.

  • Page 23: Assembling Of Flexacam I5 Stereo

    Assembling of Flexacam i5 Stereo Designed sandwich camera, Flexacam i5 Stereo easily fits between the optics carrier and the tube. Leica tube 4. Place the tube (2) back onto the camera. 1. Loosen the set screw (1). 5. Tighten the set screw (4) firmly without 2.
  • Page 24 Assembling of Flexacam i5 Stereo (Continued) 6. Connect the camera via the USB port (5) or the HDMI port (6) to your viewing device depending on the operation mode. Flexacam User Manual Assembly...

  • Page 25: Assembling Of Flexacam C5

    C-mount adapter. The Flexacam c5 is compatible with most stereo, macro and light micro- scopes from Leica Microsystems. 1. Screw the camera onto a C-mount adapter. 2. Place the camera on the microscope's photo port or the tube using the previously mounted C-mount adapter.

  • Page 26: Installation

    Installation Flexacam User Manual Installation...

  • Page 27: Stand-Alone Mode: General Notes

    Stand-Alone Mode: General Notes Installing the USB thumb drive NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE The Flexacam is designed for the use of 4K Make sure that the USB thumb drive is and HD-capable (high definition) monitors. oriented correctly before inserting it into Make sure to read the following instructions We recommend connecting the HD / 4K the Flexacam.

  • Page 28: Stand-Alone Mode: Cables And Terminals

    1. Use the 4K HDMI cable to connect the HDMI port (1) of the Flexacam c5 and the HD / 4K port (1) of the Flexacam i5 Compound and port (1) of the Flexacam i5 Stereo and the the HD / 4K monitor. monitor.
  • Page 29 USB ports (1). ent free memory in the USB SPEED port (2) at ent free memory in the USB SPEED port (3) at the rear side of the Flexacam i5 Stereo. the Flexacam c5. Flexacam User Manual...

  • Page 30: Stand-Alone Mode: Installing Wireless Usb Mouse

    Stand-Alone Mode: Installing Wireless USB Mouse USB Type-A ports on the Flexacam i5 Compound: USB Type-A ports on the Flexacam c5: 1. Plug in the USB transmitter of the USB mouse in an unused USB Type-A port (1) on the rear side of the Flexacam.

  • Page 31: Pc Mode: Connecting A Computer, Installing Software

    PC Mode: Connecting a Computer, Installing Software Downloading and Installing the software Connecting the camera to a computer USB Type-C port on the Flexacam i5 Compound: USB Type-C on the Flexacam i5 Stereo: 1. Go to Microscope Software Platform Ener-...

  • Page 32: Startup Procedure

    Startup Procedure Flexacam User Manual Startup Procedure...

  • Page 33: Switching On The Flexacam

    Switching on the Flexacam Stand-alone mode ON / OFF button on the Flexacam i5 Compound: ON / OFF button on the Flexacam c5: camera automatically detects HD /  4K monitor and run Enersight OSD. PC mode 1. Set the ON / OFF button (1) to "ON" to switch on the Flexacam.

  • Page 34: Operation (Stand-Alone Mode)

    Operation (Stand-Alone Mode) Flexacam User Manual Operation (Stand-Alone Mode)

  • Page 35: Operation In Stand-Alone Mode

    Operation in Stand-Alone Mode For information on setting up and switching on the Flexacam in stand-alone mode, refer to chapter "„Switching on the Flexacam“" subchapter "Stand-Alone Mode", page 33  For information on working with the OSD menu, refer to Tutorials or the OSD User Manual.

  • Page 36: Operation (Pc Mode)

    Operation (PC Mode) Flexacam User Manual Operation (PC Mode)

  • Page 37: Operation In Pc Mode

    Operation in PC Mode HDMI port on the Flexacam i5 Stereo: For information on setting up and The resolution on the connected switching on the Flexacam in PC HD/4K monitor is always a 16:9 mode, refer to chapters: format and independent of the computer resolution.

  • Page 38: Operation (Network Mode)

    Operation (Network mode) Flexacam User Manual Operation (Network mode)

  • Page 39: Operation In Network Mode

    Operation in Network Mode For using the Enersight Mobile App with your For information on switching on Flexacam, please download it via Google Play the Flexacam in network mode, or App Store. refer to chapter "„Switching on the Flexacam“" subchapter "Network mode", page 33 For information on working with Flexacam in the network mode on...
  • Page 40 Operation in Network Mode (Continued) Connecting to the network USB ports on the Flexacam i5 Compound: USB ports and Ethernet port on the Flexacam c5: You can connect to the network with the Wi-Fi dongle or with the USB-to-Ethernet adapter.
  • Page 41 Operation in Network Mode (Continued) Connection to the mobile device To connect your mobile device (smartphone Your Flexacam is connected to a network – or tablet), you can choose between 2 different client mode: First connection: modes: 1. Run the Flexacam in a stand-alone mode 1.
  • Page 42 Operation in Network Mode (Continued) Accessing the device from your Enersight Subsequent connections Mobile App 1. Turn on the Flexacam. 1. Open your Enersight Mobile App. 2. Either connect your smartphone or tablet 2. Click on “Setting” icon, in the tab “Device”. to the Flexacam Access Point (page 41) or to the network the Flexacam is already 3.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Flexacam User Manual Troubleshooting...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Stand-alone operation How to reset the camera? If the camera is configured for 4K resolution 1. Power the camera off. and attached to a Full-HD monitor with only 1,080 p resolution, the camera should detect 2. Unplug the USB mouse. this and switch automatically to the necessary resolution.

  • Page 45: Recovery Mode

    RECOVERY MODE Please insert an USB flash drive with the latest firmware. Download the latest firmware from www.leica-microsystems.com. Please make sure the USB stick is inserted in the speed port so the system will automati- cally install the provided firmware.

  • Page 46: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Flexacam User Manual Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 47: Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons

    Do not grease guide surfaces or mechanical Leica camera will continue to work as well as it clean. parts. did on the very first day.
  • Page 48 Servicing Have technical service carried out by a Leica Microsystems authorized Ensure that repairs are only be carried out dealer. by Leica Microsystems-trained service tech- nicians. Only original Leica Microsystems spare parts may be used.

  • Page 49: Spare Parts

    Wi-Fi Adapter 2.4 GHz (EU) 12730601 USB-to-Ethernet Adapter 10450961 USB Barcode Reader 12730359 USB Footswitch 12730229 Handswitch / footswitch (2.5 mm phone jack connection) (only for Flexacam c5) 10450859 4K HDMI Monitor 12730603 Power supply for Flexacam i5 Flexacam User Manual Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Flexacam User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    Weight (camera only) Compatibility USB 3.0, standard USB Type-C Flexacam c5 0,40 kg High-definition connector HDMI 2.0a, HDMI plug Type-A Flexacam i5 Stereo 0.55 kg USB connectors: Flexacam i5 Compound 0.75 kg Flexacam c5 4× USB 2 connectors, Type-B Live image on an HDMI monitor at up to 60 fps...
  • Page 52 Technical Data (Continued) Characteristics Value Mode Color Description Relative humidity for storage / 10 % to 90 % (non condensing) PC mode Green, conti- The status LED is always green, operation nuously regardless of the camera status. Pollution degree Stand-alone Orange during Acquire, Save Overlay, OnePush mode...
  • Page 53 Technical Data (Continued) Power supply unit Characteristics Value Manufacturer Sinpro Electronics Co., Ltd., 18F, NO.80, Minzu 1st Rd., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan Model identification SPU25A-102 Input voltage 90–264 V AC Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output voltage 5 V DC Output current max.

  • Page 54: Dimensional Drawings Flexacam I5 Compound

    Dimensional Drawings Flexacam i5 Compound Dimensions in mm Ø44.5 Flexacam User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 55: Dimensional Drawings Flexacam I5 Stereo

    Dimensional Drawings Flexacam i5 Stereo Dimensions in mm 133.1 Flexacam User Manual Specifications...

  • Page 56: Dimensional Drawings Flexacam C5

    Dimensional Drawings Flexacam c5 Dimensions in mm 54.7 57.3 1-32UN Ø37 Ø30 Flexacam User Manual Specifications...
  • Page 57 CONNECT WITH US! Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG · Max-Schmidheiny-Strasse 201 · 9435 Heerbrugg, Switzerland T +41 71 726 34 34 · F +41 71 726 34 44 www.leica-microsystems.com...

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