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- Page 1 Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono Microscope Camera...
- Page 2 Effective from: 10/2024 © 2024 Without the prior written consent of ZEISS, this document or any part of it must neither be translated nor reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means - including electronic or mechanic methods, by photocopying, recording or by any in- formation or filing system.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USB port ....................25 4.7.2 Ethernet ....................25 Function indicator signals ................... 26 5 On Screen Display (OSD)..............27 Operating the Camera via OSD Menu..............27 Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... - Page 4 Cleaning the Infrared Filter or Protective Glass............ 52 Updating the Firmware..................52 9 Troubleshooting ................54 ZEN Software ..................... 54 Camera ......................55 Labscope......................56 10 Disposal..................57 Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 5: About This Instruction Manual
This chapter describes some measures for the maintenance and care of your camera. In case of greater damage, always contact ZEISS support. Disposal and Recycling Important instructions for disposal and recycling. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 6: Safety
ZEISS. Do not allow any cables, particularly power cords, to trail across the floor, where they can be snagged by people walking past. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 7: Limitation Of Liability
Otherwise it cannot be avoided that access to this data may be lost as a result of operational errors or hardware defects. ZEISS accepts no liabil- ity for consequential damage resulting from insufficient data protection. -
Page 8: Explanation Of Warning Messages And Additional Information
CAUTION Type and source of danger CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 9: Explanation Of Symbols
WEEE label: Do not discard as unsorted waste. Send to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 10: Text Conventions And Link Types
Link to further information within this docu- See: Text Conventions and Link Types [ 10]. ment. Link to a website. https://www.zeiss.com/corporate/int/ home.html Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 11: Technical Data And Conformity
1x M8 for power and communication with dedicated stands Control buttons 1x Power On/Off switch 1x Camera factory reset button Wi-Fi compatibility Via USB Wi-Fi adapter and router Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... - Page 12 Android 12 and higher Supported Application Software ZEN blue v3.11 and higher (includes ZEN lite/ pro/system) ZEN core v3.11 and higher (includes ZEN starter/core) Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 13: Spectral Sensitivity
Sensor Type CMOS sensor with rolling shutter Sensor Size / Effective Sensor Area Diagonal 9.2 mm (1/1.7"), Full Sensor Diagonal 8.2 mm (1/2.1"), Full HD Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... - Page 14 Maximum live frame rate at configuration: @ 1080p (1920 x 1080) § HDMI § 30 fps § § Ethernet 30 fps § § USB 3.0 30 fps Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
- Page 15 Order number 426570-9910-000 Info Computer hardware, operating system, and software may decrease the frame rates. All specifi- cations are subject to change without notice. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 16: Spectral Sensitivity
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 § UL Std. No. 61010-1 (3 edition) Complies with EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) Tab. 2: List of attached labels concerning standards and regulations Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 17: Shipment
000000-0626-267 Keyboard, USB, Language US 426570-9210-000 Wi-Fi dongle package containing Wi-Fi Don- gle (Dual band 2.4GHz and 5GHz) and USB adaptor Type-C to Type-A Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 18: Connecting The Camera
2x USB 2.0 Type-A OSD control mouse and keyboard 1x USB 3.0 Type-C Camera control and image data transfer RJ45 port (Ethernet) Communication and image data transfer Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 19: Camera Controls
USB hub (Type-A) for immediate im- age and video storage Ethernet cable Connection between camera and net- (not supplied in package) work or WLAN router Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 20: Mounting The Camera To The Microscope
Camera Port Adapter Order number Axiocam 212 Camera Adapter 60N-C 2/3" 0.5x 426112-0000-000 color Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 21: Connecting The Camera To The Power Supply
NOTICE Loss of warranty The Axiocam 212 color is delivered with an integrated IR filter (infrared cut filter). The Axiocam 203 mono is delivered with a protective glass to shield the camera against dust and to reduce optical interferences. -
Page 22: Connecting The Camera To Axioscope 5/7 And Axiolab 5
The camera can be connected to a certified HDMI monitor, TV, or projector for visualization of the live image data and for operating the OSD menu functions. Certain HDMI functions (e.g. audio, commands from monitor to camera) are not supported. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 23: Connecting The Camera To A Network
ZEISS 4 Connecting the Camera | 4.6 Connecting the Camera to a Network Info If you connect the Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono to a monitor, these are the minimal monitor requirements: § HDMI 1.4 or HDMI 2.0 input port §... -
Page 24: Connecting Camera Via Wi-Fi Adapter
The camera can be found by other devices as access point: Other devices can connect to the camera using the specified network name and password. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 25: Connecting The Camera To A Certified Pc
If the camera is directly connected to a windows PC or Laptop with a network cable, the cam- era will have a fixed link local IPV4 address: 169.254.203.212 Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 26: Function Indicator Signals
Snapping/recording in process, and saving data to USB flash drive Red flash Firmware updating/factory resetting Pink flash No USB flash drive or the drive is full No power supplied Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 27: On Screen Display (Osd)
Parameter Description Objective icon The currently used objective is displayed (only for configured dedicated stands e.g. Axioscope 5/7 or Axiolab 5). Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 28: Acquiring A Single Image
A single image is captured and a preview is displayed on the bottom right side of the screen. 2. Click on the preview. à The image opens and is displayed enlarged. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 29: Recording A Video
The microscope is operational. The Video Recording acquisition mode is active. ü Procedure 1. Click on the Video button. à The video recording starts. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 30: Acquiring Multi-Channel Images
For configuration of fluorescent channels, see General Tab [ 42]. 4. Click on Multi-Channel button. à The multi-channel image is saved, and a thumbnail of the image is displayed. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 31: Acquisition Modes
Based on the camera type and the microscope stand, the content of the Acquisition Settings menu may vary. The Acquisition Settings menu contains two layers, which can be selected by clicking the corresponding tab: § Basic § Advanced Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 32: Acquisition Settings Menu - Basic
34]. controls 5.3.3 Acquisition Settings Menu - Advanced Fig. 8: Acquisition Settings menu - Advanced Parameter Description Reset all but- Restore the default acquisition settings. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 33: Setting The Exposure
1. At the OSD menu, navigate to the Acquisition Settings menu. 2. At the Exposure controls, click the Manual button. 3. Set the exposure Time using the respective slider or the input field. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 34: Setting The White Balance Manually
Bright Pixel Correction procedure. This procedure corrects newly developed bright (or hot) pixels due to long exposure times, high gain settings or cosmic events. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... - Page 35 Bright Pixel Correction. 2. Snap a reference image for bright pixel correction. 3. Close Bright Pixel Correction Setup by click on Done button. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 36: Annotations Menu
Allows to measure an angle. Rectangle Draws a rectangle and measures area. Circle Draws a circle and measures the area. Polyline Draws a polyline and measures the distance. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 37: Configure Microscope Menu
OSD microscope configuration is identi- cal as the current objective on the nosepiece. 5.5 Configure Microscope Menu Fig. 10: Configure Microscope menu Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 38: Assigning Objectives And Filter Sets
1. In the Configure Microscope menu, select the objective to be assigned. à The Objective submenu opens. 2. Select one of the available objectives from the list. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... - Page 39 9. Repeat the procedure for other reflector set positions, if required. 10. Click Apply to save the selection. 11. Click < Back to return to the live image. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 40: Performing A Shading Correction
2. Click on the Setup button. à The Shading correction Setup submenu opens. 3. Read and observe the on-screen hints on how to perform an individual shading correction. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 41: Global Settings Menu
Fig. 11: Global Settings menu General Tab Wi-Fi Options Tab Update Tab Publisher Tab Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 42: General Tab
Select the type of file format for storage. Configure File Configure the file name template. Name Tem- plate button Date & Time Set date and time. setting field Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... - Page 43 Network Infor- Network Information is displayed. mation Fluorescence Pseudo colors for respective fluorescence channel can be as- Channel Config- signed. uration Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
- Page 44 5 On Screen Display (OSD) | 5.6 Global Settings Menu ZEISS Fig. 14: Global Settings menu, General tab 3 Parameter Description Reset button Reset the fluorescence channel configuration. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 45: Wi-Fi Options Tab
Set the network address/ domain/ workgroup/ username/ pass- Configuration word. 5.6.2 Wi-Fi Options Tab As an access point Fig. 16: Global Settings menu, Wi-Fi Options As an access point settings Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... - Page 46 WLAN drop Select the WLAN you want to connect to. down menu Password set- Set the password. ting field Status The network status is displayed. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 47: Update Tab
The Publisher tab displays legal information regarding the publisher as well as links to the user support forum, data protection notice, and end user license agreement. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 48: Installing Software And Drivers
6.1 Installing Software on PC To acquire images with the camera(s) on a PC, you must install ZEISS software (e.g. ZEN or Lab- scope ). You will find links to the software manuals on the delivered flyer. The camera drivers are also installed during the software installation. -
Page 49: Installing Labscope For Windows
4. Follow the instructions on your iOS device to install the app. 6.3 Installing TWAIN Plugin on PC The TWAIN plugin for Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono is a standardized software interface to call up and control basic camera functions via a TWAIN-compatible non-ZEISS app. - Page 50 6. Follow the instructions of the wizard. For more information see the Quick Guide ZEISS TWAIN for Axiocam. You can find the PDF document in the TWAIN download folder. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 51: Acquiring Images And Videos
7 Acquiring Images and Videos 7.1 Introduction The Axiocam 212 color and the Axiocam 203 mono are high definition cameras for color and monochromatic imaging, respectively. They are suitable for use as accessories for educational and routine microscopy in laboratory environments and for use by trained laboratory personnel. The cameras have been designed to be used in the field of light microscopy for general observation, routine work, and simple applications in which a sufficient amount of light is available. -
Page 52: Care And Maintenance
2. Use cotton and 70% ethanol for optics to wipe away more serious contamination from the infrared filter. 8.3 Updating the Firmware Follow the subsequent instructions to update the camera's firmware: Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... - Page 53 Note that the update procedure takes several minutes. à Do not operate the camera or unplug the USB flash drive during the update procedure. The firmware is updated. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101...
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Page 54: Troubleshooting
212 color does not corre- ture setting. If necessary, reduce the spond to the image seen color temperature to the lowest value through the eyepieces. possible. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 55: Camera
The amplification (gain) is set too Manually reduce the gain value. high. The exposure time is set too low. Manually adjust the exposure time. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 56: Labscope
9.3 Labscope Info For support in using Labscope, visit our support forum under https://forums.zeiss.com/mi- croscopy/community/viewforum.php?f=38. Check the Labscope threads for problem-solving notes. Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 212 color / 203 mono | en-US | Rev. 2 | 426570-7021-101... -
Page 57: Disposal
It must be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations (WEEE Directive 2012/19/ EU). ZEISS has implemented a system for the return and recycling of devices in member states of the European Union that ensures suitable reuse according to the EU Directives mentioned. - Page 58 Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10 phone: +49 1803 33 63 34 07745 Jena fax: +49 3641 64 3439 Germany info.microscopy.de@zeiss.com www.zeiss.com/microscopy...
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