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Page 2 RETIGA LUMO USER MANUAL ™ Applicability This document applies to the Teledyne Photometrics Retiga LUMO camera. For the latest updates, please visit www.photometrics.com. Notice of Copyright Copyright © 2021 Teledyne Photometrics Corporation. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication of this document is prohibited.
Page 3 Extended Product Warranty Plan Extended Product Warranty Plans are reasonably priced and very easy to purchase. Available for all Teledyne Photometrics cameras currently under warranty, the Extended Product Warranty Plan includes parts and labor, and is available for an additional three-year period to extend your warranty to five years.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Install the Camera Driver ....................5 Connect the Camera ......................5 Note on Selecting the Optimal USB 3.0 Port ............... 6 Note on Optimum Mounting of Retiga LUMO Camera ............8 USING YOUR RETIGA LUMO CAMERA ................9 Imaging Software ....................... 9 Basic Camera Parameters ....................
Page 5: Introduction
Retiga LUMO provides higher resolution and sensitivity in a form factor that saves space in laboratory settings. The Retiga LUMO camera uses a USB 3.0 data connection for a fast and easy installation, while maintaining backwards compatibility for USB 2.0 at reduced data rates for use with a variety of host computers.
Page 6: Precautions
Optics and Mounting The Retiga LUMO camera lens mount accepts a standard 1” diameter, C-mount lens or adapter. The camera is also compatible with a standard C-mount lenses as long as its optics do not extend behind the flange of the lens.
Page 7: Cleaning
™ Cleaning Clean the exterior surfaces of the camera with a dry, lint-free cloth. To remove stains, contact Teledyne Photometrics 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. Do not touch the window.
Page 8: Installation
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter will detail the proper installation of your Retiga LUMO camera. In order to install and use the camera, the following items are required: Retiga LUMO camera (supplied) ■ USB 3.0 data cable (supplied) ■ 12V DC, 5.0A power supply (supplied) ■...
Page 9: Camera Power Requirements
1. Install the Camera Driver In order for the Retiga LUMO 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 QImaging website as well as the provided USB drive.
Page 10: Note On Selecting The Optimal Usb 3.0 Port
LUMO camera power supply’s cable to the power connector located on the back of the camera. (Your Retiga LUMO camera is powered by the 12V 5A or greater power supply provided by QImaging.) Lastly, plug the power supply’s cord into an appropriate power source.
Page 11 Each USB host controller has a Root Hub to which multiple physical ports are connected. Each port can have a device plugged in or another hub to allow connection of more devices. However, the Retiga LUMO camera should be the only device connected to a single USB Root Hub. If other devices are connected to the same Root Hub, then camera communication may fail, which can result in camera hanging or image tearing depending on the bandwidth consumed by the other devices.
Page 12: Note On Optimum Mounting Of Retiga Lumo Camera
Note on Optimum Mounting of Retiga LUMO Camera It is important to maintain a minimum of 1” clearance on the vented sides of the Retiga LUMO camera to allow proper air flow, removing heat generated by Thermoelectric Cooling of the sensor. Blocking this air flow will impede the camera’s ability to cool, and may cause the camera to overheat.
Page 13: Using Your Retiga Lumo Camera
CHAPTER 3 Using Your Retiga LUMO Camera Imaging Software The Retiga LUMO cameras come with optional full featured Ocular software. For an up-to-date list of other https://www.photometrics.com. compatible third-party imaging software applications, please visit: The Retiga LUMO camera’s image capture capabilities are controlled entirely through your imaging software.
Page 14: Sensor Cooling
Sensor Cooling To further reduce thermally generated noise, the Retiga LUMO camera system provides regulated sensor cooling of -20ºC in a 22°C ambient, which effectively eliminates dark current noise from typical imaging scenarios.
Page 15: Roi / Binning
TTL input and output operations. An optional cable is available to access primary signals such as “Trigger-in,” “Expose out,” “End of Frame” and “Shutter Out”. The camera triggers on the rising edge of a TTL signal. The Retiga LUMO camera supports three trigger modes: Trigger-First Mode In this mode, the camera requires one trigger to begin the acquisition of a stream of images.
Page 16: Strobe Mode
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. TRIGGERING NOTE: though present on some trigger cables, the Retiga LUMO camera does not provide a “Trigger Ready” signal.
Page 17: Recommended Initial Settings
■ Clear Pre-Exposure ■ Clear count 2 ■ Display gamma of 1 ■ Full frame (no ROI) ■ Binned 2x2 for live preview to increase frame rate ■ Binned 1x1 for capture ■ www.photometrics.com ©2021 Teledyne Photometrics. All rights reserved.
Page 18: Embedded Image Processing Algorithms
CHAPTER 4 Intelligent Quantification Embedded Image Processing Algorithms The Retiga LUMO camera includes user controllable features designed to enhance camera performance and image quality. Defective Pixel Correction Teledyne Photometrics only uses sensor manufacturers with the highest grade CCD sensors in your Retiga LUMO camera.
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Confirm that the camera is operational by taking an image with a standard C-mount lens attached ■ to your Retiga LUMO camera. Using normal room lighting, place the camera on a table about 3 meters away from an object and acquire an image.
Page 20 Camera Fan Not Running The Retiga LUMO camera has a fan that operates continuously. If the camera is imaging, but the fan is not operating, please contact Teledyne Photometrics Support. The fan can be viewed through the vent holes on one side of the camera.
Page 21: Unresolved Problems - Contacting Qimaging Support
Unresolved Problems - Contacting Teledyne Photometrics Support If you are still unable to resolve your problem, contact Teledyne Photometrics Support for assistance in one of four ways: 1. Visit https://www.photometrics.com/contact and fill out a support form online. E-mail info@photometrics.com with complete details of your problem (including Error Message and Code if possible), camera model, computer hardware configuration, and operating system.
Page 23 Connectors on Back of Camera Power Supply Specifications IMPORTANT: Only operate the Retiga LUMO camera with the power supply provided by Teledyne Photometrics. For applications requiring use of instrumentation supplied power, please contact your Teledyne Photometrics Customer Support for advice.
Page 24: Focal Plane Measurement
Sensor Orientation The Retiga LUMO 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 25: I/O Connector Pinout
The numbers on the I/O connector diagram correspond to the numbers given to the definition of each of the pins. Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Ground Expose Out Ground Trigger In Shutter Output No Connection Frame Readout No Connection www.photometrics.com ©2021 Teledyne Photometrics. All rights reserved.
Page 26 ■ Shutter Output – TTL output to control timing of an external shutter driver ■ Ground – system digital ground ■ Types of triggering supported by the Retiga LUMO Camera: Trigger-first Mode (Overlap/Non-Overlap) ■ Strobe Mode (Overlap/Non-Overlap) ■ Bulb Mode (Non-Overlap) ■...
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