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  • Page 1 User Manual CMOS color camera SC100...
  • Page 2 Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions GmbH will from time to time revise the software described in this manual and reserves the right to make such changes without obligation to notify the purchaser.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents The CMOS color camera SC100 ... 4 Scope of supply ......4 Specifications .

  • Page 4: The Cmos Color Camera Sc100

    USB plug type B USB plug type A Other essential To be able to use the SC100, 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 12)

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Properties of The SC100 is a CMOS color camera with a very high resolution used for biomedical the SC100 and material sciences applications. It was specially developed for acquisitions using light microscopy, is of a compact design and can be connected to all of the prevalent types of light microscope by a C-mount.

  • Page 6: Operating And Storage Conditions

    CMOS color camera SC100 Operating and storage conditions Please operate and store your camera in the following conditions: The maximum permissible range for the ambient temperature during camera operation is +0°C to +45°C. The maximum permissible relative humidity during camera operation is 80 % (condensation free).

  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    2 General safety instructions Avoiding personal injuries 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 and microscope or impairments of the camera's functionality.

  • Page 8: Avoiding Device Damage

    CMOS color camera SC100 Poisoning due to toxic gases! WARNING In the case of a fire, the material of the camera can give off toxic gases. When these are inhaled, it can cause irritation of the respiratory passages and damage to them.
  • Page 9 2 General safety instructions Avoiding device damage Observe the operating conditions! Attention Exposure to high temperatures or humidity can damage component parts of the camera. Always observe the operating and storage conditions (see chapter 1.3 on page 6)! Don't expose the camera to strong light! Attention Exposure to strong light can cause the camera to overheat, which may cause damage to its component parts.

  • Page 10: System Environment

    The system table shows you the camera adaptors you can use to connect the adaptor SC100 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 magnification factor 0.5 or larger are suitable.
  • Page 11 • MS-Windows Vista (32 Bit) Ultimate/Enterprise/Business/Home-Premium Software Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher * Make sure that the software you want to operate the SC100 with supports one of the operating systems listed here. 3.2.2 Operating the camera with a laptop Generally speaking, it is possible to operate the camera with a laptop.

  • Page 12: Software

    Possible operation Generally speaking, it's basically possible to operate the camera with software from Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions that you already have. To do so, you'll have to completely reinstall the software and if possible, choose the SC100 as camera.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Then, click the Next > button each time to continue. by the installation Should you be asked to choose the device you want to install (for instance with wizard. Stream), select the manufacturer Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions and the...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Connecting The Camera

    CMOS color camera SC100 device SC100. With some software packages, it isn't necessary to select the camera since all of the available camera drivers are automatically installed. At the end of the installation, the files are copied to the PC. You can then finalize the installation procedure.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Selecting The Camera Driver

    You can connect the camera to the microscope and PC as soon as you've installed the software. Do the following: Remove the SC100'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 16 Close button. driver. Start the software that has already been installed. The SC100 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: Selecting 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 dialog box that follows, select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option.
  • Page 18 CMOS color camera SC100 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 Olympus The following dialog box displays the correct camera driver Olympus Soft Soft Imaging Imaging Solutions USB 2.0 Camera...
  • Page 19 4 Installation Step 3: Selecting 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 will be closed and the installation of the camera driver will start.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Selecting The Camera

    CMOS color camera SC100 Step 4: Selecting the camera After you have selected the camera driver, you have to choose the camera for the MS-Windows XP operating system. 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 Olympus The following dialog box displays the correct camera driver Olympus Soft Soft Imaging Imaging Solutions SC100 Camera. Select this entry. Then, click the Next > Solutions' camera button. driver. Wait until the wizard has loaded the camera driver.
  • Page 22 When the camera driver has been selected the next dialog box opens. Click the Finish button, to finish the Found New Hardware Wizard.  The SC100 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 SC100 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: Solving Problems

    The graphic card's driver is too old The power saving mode makes the acquisition impossible If your problem isn't addressed in this manual, contact Olympus Soft Imaging Solu- tions Customer Service. Information on how to do that can be found in the chapter 6.4.2 on page 34.

  • Page 25: The Camera Can't Be Found

    6 Solving problems 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 selected...
  • Page 26 SC100 looks like in MS-Windows Vista the Device Manager. MS-Window 7 MS-Windows XP Check whether the Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions SC100 Camera entry is diplayed. An exclamation mark If this entry appears, proceed to the next problem description. highlighted in yellow...
  • Page 27 6 Solving problems The camera can't be found case the cable, or one of the plugs, or sockets is defect. Connect the camera with another USB port and check the entries in the Device Manager again. 6.2.2 The camera driver hasn't been correctly selected Problem: In the Device Manager, the entry Other Devices appears with a similar...
  • Page 28 CMOS color camera SC100 MS-Windows Vista: Load the camera Click the Update Driver button. driver as decribed in  A dialog box will open. step 3 of the installation Select the Browse for driver software on your computer option. instructions.
  • Page 29 6 Solving problems 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 will be opened.
  • Page 30 The correct camera driver is not available Problem: During the installation of the camera driver, the correct entry Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions SC100 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 entirely eliminated. Should you encounter any further problems, contact Olympus Soft Imaging Solu- tions Customer Service (see chapter 6.4.2 on page 34).

  • Page 32: A Faulty Image Appears

    CMOS color camera SC100 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 Solving problems A faulty image appears MS-Windows XP: In the Start menu, click the Control Panel entry. Click the Switch to Classic view entry, should it appear on the left. Doubleclick the Display icon.  Display Properties dialog box opens. Click the Settings tab.

  • Page 34: Another Problem Has Cropped Up

    Contacting the Customer Service 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. You can best contact them by e-mail.
  • Page 35 TIF format. Insert this image in your e-mail to our Customer Service. Send the e-mail with a description of your problem and the details about your software and operating system, along with possible attachments, to the e-mail address: support.osis@olympus-sis.com...

  • Page 36: Appendix

    Explanatory notes about conformity and disposal 7.1.1 CE Conformity The Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions CMOS color camera SC100 conforms with the European Union guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility according to the EU Directive 2004/108/EG. It conforms to the standard: EN 61326: 2006.

  • Page 37: Glossary

    7 Appendix Glossary Glossary Binning In the binning mode, the camera's sensor combines neighboring pixels into pixel blocks. This results in a higher sensitivity and a shortened processing time but also a lower resolution. Double binning (2x) reduces the number of pixels to a quarter. CMOS CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) is a semiconductor compo- nent that can be used for circuits and also as a photo sensor.
  • Page 38 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 factor 0.5 or larger are suitable.
  • Page 39 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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