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Olympus SC30 Installation Manual

Olympus SC30 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual CMOS color camera SC30...
  • Page 2 Any copyrights relating to this manual shall belong to Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions GmbH. We at Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions GmbH have tried to make the information contained in this manual as accurate and reliable as possible. Nevertheless, Olympus Soft Imaging...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents The CMOS color camera SC30 ....4 Scope of supply ....... . 4 Specifications .

  • Page 4: The Cmos Color Camera Sc30

    TWAIN software getIT USB plug type USB plug type A Other essential To be able to use the SC30, you'll also need the following components: components PC with MS-Windows operating system Light microscope with camera adaptor or something similar, for example a macro stand Software to operate the camera (see chapter 3.3 on page 11)

  • Page 5: Specifications

    It was specially developed for acquisitions using light microscopy. The SC30 is of a compact design and can be connected to all common types of light microscope by a C-mount. The ICC profile technology guarantees an optimal color mapping.

  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    CMOS color camera SC30 General safety instructions The camera has been developed and produced on the basis of state-of-the-art tech- nology and 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.

  • Page 7: Avoiding Personal Injuries

    2 General safety instructions Avoiding personal injuries Avoiding personal injuries Electric shock due to damaged cable! Warning When a cable is frayed or damaged, a person touching it risks the danger of an electric shock. Shut off the hardware and replace the cable immediately! Poisoning due to toxic gases! Warning In the case of a fire, the material of the camera can give off toxic gases.
  • Page 8 CMOS color camera SC30 Don't touch the protective glass! Attention The protective glass over the CMOS chip is extremely sensitive and must not come into contact with bare hands or any other objects, otherwise the acquisitions will be impaired by fingerprints or scratches.

  • Page 9: System Environment

    BX43 BX46/ BX 53 BX63 Suitable camera The system table shows you the camera adaptors you can use to connect the SC30 adaptors to many available Olympus microscopes. Please note that you can also use microscopes that are not listed there. Basically, all of the camera adaptors with the...
  • Page 10 • MS-Windows XP Pro (32 bit), Service Pack 3 • MS-Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate/Enterprise/Business/Home-Premium * Make sure that the software you want to operate the SC30 with supports one of the operating systems listed here. Latest system requirements available from customer service The system requirements listed here are current at the time of creating this manual.

  • Page 11: Software

    Soft Imaging Solutions that you already have. To do so, you'll have to completely reinstall the software and, if possible, select the SC30 camera. Depending on how old the software is, it may not be possible to retroactively install the camera driver.

  • Page 12: Installation

    CMOS color camera SC30 Installation When installing the camera and the software, it is important to follow the order below: Install the software Connect the camera Select the camera driver Select the camera (only for MS-Windows XP) Install the software first! Connecting the camera to your PC before you've installed the software leads to problems with the camera driver.
  • Page 13 4 Installation Step 1: Installing the software camera drivers are automatically installed, so that the dialog box shown below won't be displayed. At the end of the installation, the files are copied to the PC. You can then finalize the installation procedure. ...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Connecting The Camera

    You can connect the camera to the microscope and PC as soon as you've installed the software. Do the following: Remove the SC30's protective cap. Screw the camera onto the microscope's camera adaptor. Plug the end of the USB cable with the type B plug into the camera socket.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Select The Camera Driver

    4 Installation Step 3: Select the camera driver Step 3: Select the camera driver When you've connected the camera to your PC, the operating system automatically starts the Found New Hardware Wizard. There are different procedures for the installation of the camera driver, depending on which operating system you use. Simply follow the instructions for your operating system.
  • Page 16 Solutions. Start the software that has already been installed.  The SC30 has now been registered as a device and is ready for use. 4.3.2 Operating system MS-Windows 7  When you've finished connecting the camera to your PC, MS-Windows 7 automatically installs the camera driver.
  • Page 17 4 Installation Step 3: Select the camera driver 4.3.3 Operating system MS-Windows XP In the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, select the answer No, not this time, then click the Next > button. In the following dialog box, select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option, then click the...
  • Page 18 CMOS color camera SC30 In the following dialog box, select the Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install. option. Then click the Next > button. Confirm the camera The following dialog box displays the correct camera driver Olympus Soft driver from Olympus Imaging Solutions USB 2.0 Camera...
  • Page 19 4 Installation Step 3: Select the camera driver Continue with the It's possible that the Hardware Installation dialog box will open. Ignore the infor- installation. mation in this dialog box and click the Continue Anyway button.  Hardware Installation dialog box closes and the installation of the camera driver starts.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Selecting The Camera

    CMOS color camera SC30 Step 4: Selecting the camera In the MS-Windows XP operating system, after selecting the camera driver you have to select the camera as well. This fourth installation step is similar to step 3, but instead of the USB 2.0 Camera...
  • Page 21 4 Installation Step 4: Selecting the camera Confirm the camera The following dialog box displays the correct camera driver Olympus Soft driver from Olympus Imaging Solutions SC30 Camera. Select this entry. Then click the Next > Soft Imaging button. Solutions.
  • Page 22 When the camera driver has been selected, the next dialog box opens. Click Finish button to close the Found New Hardware Wizard.  The SC30 has now been registered as a device and is ready for use.

  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    5 Care and maintenance Step 4: Selecting the camera Care and maintenance When correctly handled, the SC30 camera has a long life span and is to a large extent maintenance-free. The full functionality is assured when you observe the care instructions.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    The graphic card's driver is outdated The power saving mode in the BIOS prevents image acquisition If your problem isn't addressed in this manual, contact Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions Customer Service. Information on how to do that can be found in chapter 6.4.2 on page 36.

  • Page 25: The Camera Can't Be Found

    6 Troubleshooting The camera can't be found The camera can't be found Problem description: You have successfully installed the software with which you want to operate the camera and have connected the camera to your PC. However, the wizard doesn't start or your software can't acquire any images from the camera. Possible problems: The connection is faulty The camera driver hasn't been correctly installed...
  • Page 26 MS-Windows Vista, MS-Windows 7 MS-Windows XP looks like in the Device Manager. Check whether the Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions SC30 Camera entry is displayed. An exclamation mark If this entry appears, proceed to the next problem description. highlighted in yellow...
  • Page 27 6 Troubleshooting The camera can't be found In case no suitable entry appears, unplug the USB cable and, after waiting a little while, connect the USB cable with your PC again. Check whether a new entry appears below the USB controller entry. If this is not the case, the cable, or one of the plugs or ports is defective.
  • Page 28 CMOS color camera SC30 MS-Windows Vista / MS-Windows 7: Load the camera Click the Update Driver button. driver as described in  A dialog box is shown. step 3 of the installation Select the Browse for driver software on your computer option.
  • Page 29 6 Troubleshooting The camera can't be found In case the correct camera driver is not displayed, it is not yet available on your PC. In this case, follow the instructions in chapter 6.2.4 on page 30.  Windows Security dialog box opens. In the dialog box, click the Install this driver software anyway entry.
  • Page 30 The correct camera driver is not available Problem: During the installation of the camera driver, the correct entry Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions SC30 Camera does not appear. The correct camera driver is not yet available on your PC. Solution: Install your software again. Do the following: Install the software Disconnect the camera and the PC by pulling out the USB plug.
  • Page 31 The installation of a new operating system can lead to the loss of data and is there- fore not recommended until all other possibilities have been eliminated. If you have any questions, please contact your company's authorized IT specialist or Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions Customer Service (see chapter 6.4.2 on page 36)!

  • Page 32: A Faulty Image Appears

    CMOS color camera SC30 A faulty image appears Problem description: You have started the software and can activate the camera. However, no image is displayed, or there are stripes in the image. Possible prob- lems: The color depth has been incorrectly set...
  • Page 33 6 Troubleshooting A faulty image appears MS-Windows XP: In the Start menu, click the Control Panel entry.  Control Panel dialog box opens. If the classic view is not active, click the Switch to Classic view entry, on the left-hand side. Doubleclick the Display icon.
  • Page 34 Configurator This service is started automatically when the PC is switched on. When you start the software from Olympus or Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions, this service controls your PC's power saving modes. This measure avoids the risk that a set power saving mode prevents the transmis- sion of the image data from the camera.

  • Page 35: Another Problem Has Occurred

    If your problem hasn't been mentioned in this manual, or the solutions suggested didn't solve the problem, you'll certainly be able to find a solution by contacting Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions Customer Service. There are two ways in which you can do this:...
  • Page 36 When questions or problems crop up that you can't solve with the help of this manual, the Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions Customer Service will be happy to help you. Your data is treated confidentially and is only used for solving problems.

  • Page 37: Notes On Conformity And Disposal

    Changes and modifications to this camera system not specifically approved by Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions GmbH may void the user's authority to operate Caution this camera.
  • Page 38 WEEE declaration (Europe) In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Elec- tronic Equipment this camera system manufactured by Olympus Soft Imaging Solu- tions GmbH must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Contact your specialist dealer with regards to returning it.
  • Page 39 7 Notes on conformity and disposal China RoHS conformity (China) ＡＸ７６８９ 中Ro3...

  • Page 40: Glossary

    CMOS color camera SC30 Glossary Binning In the binning mode, the camera's sensor combines neighboring pixels into pixel blocks. This results in a higher sensitivity and a shorter processing time but also in a lower resolution. Double binning (2x) reduces the number of pixels to a quarter, while quadruple binning (4x) reduces the number of pixels to a sixteenth.
  • Page 41 Camera adaptor The camera adaptor is a connection between microscope and camera that bundles the light from the microscope and directs it onto the CMOS chip. For Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions light microscope cameras, camera adaptors with the magnifica- tion factor 0.5 or higher are suitable.
  • Page 42 OLYMPUS SOFT IMAGING SOLUTIONS GMBH Johann-Krane-Weg 39, 48149 Münster, Germany Phone: +49 (251) 7 98 00-0, Fax: +49 (251) 7 98 00-6060, info.osis@olympus-sis.com...

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