Contents 1 Safety 1.1 Intended use 1.2 Avoiding personal injury and device damage 1.3 Explanation of the symbols used 2 The DP23M camera 2.1 Scope of supply 2.2 System diagram 2.3 LED status indication 2.4 Specifications 2.5 Operating and storage conditions 3 System environment 3.1 Microscope and camera adapter...
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The camera can be connected to all common types of light microscopes using a C-mount. About this instruction manual This instruction manual is for the Evident DP23M microscope digital camera. Information about the operation of the microscope, computer or software can be found in the instruction manuals for the corresponding device or software.
DP23M Safety The camera has been developed and produced in conformity with recognized safety regulations. However, it is not possible to entirely rule out possible hazards for the user, damage to the camera or microscope, or impairments of the camera's functionality. For this reason, always read and follow the general safety instructions and warnings before and during installation.
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1 Safety CAUTION - Avoiding personal injury Tripping hazard Cables laid across a room can be a dangerous tripping hazard. This can cause injuries to people and damage to equipment. Wherever possible, lay cables along the wall or behind furniture. Fix and label cables that run across the room.
DP23M Comply with operating and storage conditions Exposure to high temperatures or humidity can damage component parts of the camera. Always observe the operating and storage conditions (see page 11). 1.3 Explanation of the symbols used WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in major injury.
2 The DP23M camera The DP23M camera 2.1 Scope of supply Camera USB camera cable Safety and warning information A printed copy of the safety and warning information are supplied with the camera. The complete instruction manual is available for download. You can download the manual from the following web page: https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/support/instruction-manual-...
DP23M 2.2 System diagram To use the DP23M with a light microscope, you need suitable software and a computer as well as a monitor. For the recommended computer and monitor configuration, refer to page You can use the following Evident software applications. Make sure to use a software version that supports the camera.
2 The DP23M camera 2.3 LED status indication A blue LED is located on the front of the camera. After starting the software, the LED indicates the following statuses: Status The camera is not connected to the The LED doesn’t light up computer.
DP23M 2.4 Specifications The DP23M camera is a high resolution CMOS monochrome camera with a high frame rate. It has been specially developed for lowlight applications in light microscopy, fluorescence or darkfield microscopy for example. The camera can be connected to all common types of light microscopes using a C-mount.
2 The DP23M camera 2.5 Operating and storage conditions Always meet the operating and storage conditions. Operating environment Ambient temperature +5 °C - +40°C Relative humidity 5% - 85% (without condensation) Altitude Up to 2000 m Storage conditions Ambient temperature -20°C - +60°C...
3 System environment 3.2 Recommended computer and monitor configuration When you connect the DP23M to a computer, the following system requirements must be met. Intel® Core i5, Intel® Core i7, Intel® Core i9 Intel® Xeon (or equivalent) Recommendation: 16 GB or more (dual...
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Spot flare can occur when the aperture stop is closed. This flare can be decreased by opening the aperture stop. No support of simultaneous image acquisition using several cameras You can mount several DP23M cameras to one microscope. However, it isn’t possible to simultaneously operate several cameras with one computer.
4 Assembly Assembly 4.1 Attaching the camera 1. Remove the cap of the C-mount port (a). 2. Screw the C-mount camera adapter (b) into the C-mount thread (c) at the bottom of the camera head. 3. Attach the C-mount camera adapter to the camera port of the microscope.
DP23M 4.2 Connecting the USB camera cable Use only the supplied USB camera cable Operate the camera only with the supplied USB ATTENTION camera cable. Only then will the functionality of the camera and compliance with the EMC basic standards be ensured.
4 Assembly colored blue or labeled "SS". The camera can’t be operated using a USB 2.0 port. 4.3 Installing the software cellSens software Read the cellSens installation manual before installing the software. TWAIN Driver DP2-TWAIN DP2-TWAIN is available only as a download from the Evident Internet site.
DP23M Acquiring images You can find detailed instructions in the instruction manual or in the Help of the software you are using. Example of the acquisition process...
6 Cleaning the camera Cleaning the camera When correctly handled according to this instruction manual, the camera has a long lifetime and is to a large extent maintenance-free. Cleaning the protective glass To clean the camera's protective glass, use a standard rubber air blower to remove the dust and clean it gently with a clean lens cloth.
DP23M Troubleshooting 7.1 Possible problems Problem: The camera is not working Possible cause Remedy Connect the USB camera cable properly. When the USB camera cable is connected properly, the LED lights up continuously before the software starts. The USB camera cable is not connected properly.
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7 Troubleshooting Problem: A snapshot cannot be acquired Possible cause Remedy DP2-TWAIN or cellSens is still Wait until the processing is finished. Then processing or performing data acquire the next snapshot. storage after acquisition. The computer's RAM is fully Close other software applications. Then occupied.
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DP23M Problem: The image is too dark Possible cause Remedy Exposure compensation is set Set the exposure compensation to a too low to the - side. more suitable value. A bright area of the image was mistakenly set as the metering Set a more suitable metering area.
It is effective to during acquisition. use an anti-vibration table. 7.2 Contacting Customer Service Please contact your local Evident support if you have any questions about the product. You can find more information on this website: https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/support/service/...
DP23M Declarations of conformity and notes on disposal EMC Conformity (Europe) This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU concerning electromagnetic compatibility according to Standard IEC/EN61326-1. Emission: Class B Immunity: Suitable for residential and industrial environments. WEEE declaration (Europe) In accordance with the European directive on Waste of...
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8 Declarations of conformity and notes on disposal This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있 습니다. Trade Name or Registrant: EVIDENT Technology Center Europe GmbH Equipment Name: Optical Microscope Accessory Model: DP23M-CU Ver. 1 DP23M-CU Type 2 Basic Model Number: DP23-CU DP23-CU-1-2 Registration No.: R-R-OIS-68000000 R-R-OIS-68200000...
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