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Summary of Contents for Q Imaging OptiMOS Series
- Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L www.QIMAGING.com...
- Page 2 PVCAM ® are registered trademarks of Roper Scientific, Inc. Product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of QImaging or other hardware, software or service providers, and are used herein for identification purposes only. Microsoft ®...
- Page 3 Product Warranty Plan is provided on all new and used equipment, including retired demonstration cameras. Extended Product Warranty Plan Extended Product Warranty Plans are conveniently priced and very easy to purchase. Available for all QImaging cameras, the Extended Product Warranty Plan includes parts and labor, and is available in one-year increments up to five years.
- Page 4 USER MANUAL optiMOS CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Device Synchronization ....................13 Hardware Triggering Modes ..................... 14 Expose Out Behaviors ...................... 15 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................18 Resolving Problems with the Camera ................18 Unresolved Problems - Contacting QImaging Support ............20 SPECIFICATIONS ......................21 www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
Page 6: Introduction
USER MANUAL CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION optiMOS from QImaging is the live cell replacement to CCD cameras. Featuring faster frame rates and lower noise, optiMOS was designed as the budget friendly alternative that avoids complex data management in the PC. Capable of streaming 100fps with <2e- of read... -
Page 7: Precautions
The optiMOS camera can be mounted to a tripod using the tripod mounting attachment located on the top and bottom of the camera. See the Specifications chapter for more information. www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
Page 8: Cleaning
USER MANUAL Cleaning Clean the exterior surfaces of the camera with a dry, lint-free cloth. To remove stains, contact QImaging 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 9: Installation
NOTE: Minimum requirements as of October 2013. Supported computer systems will change as new cameras, computer hardware, and operating systems are introduced and older models become obsolete. For current http://www.qimaging.com/support/ information on recommended computer specifications, please visit: recommended-computer-specifications.php www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
Page 10: Camera Power Requirements
Camera Power Requirements 9V DC, 8.33A (maximum) ■ A power supply for use with your optiMOS camera has been provided by QImaging. IMPORTANT: Follow the below steps in order. DO NOT install the driver until the PCIe card is installed. -
Page 11: Install The Camera Driver
Before connecting the camera to the computer, use the supplied USB flash drive to run the PVCAM installer executable. Be sure to select the appropriate installer based on your PC’s operating system (32-bit or 64-bit). www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
Page 12: Connect The Camera
2. Connect the optiMOS power supply cable to the power supply port located on the back of the camera. (Your optiMOS camera is powered by the 9V 8.33A power supply provided by QImaging.) Lastly, plug the power supply’s cord into an appropriate 110V/220V power source. - Page 13 TTL signals. Information on how to set up and configure the optiMOS camera for hardware triggering can be found in the next chapter of this manual. www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0...
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Page 14: Using Your Optimos Camera
CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR optiMOS CAMERA Imaging Software The QImaging optiMOS camera is supported in a multitude of software applications including Micro-Manager. For an up-to-date list of compatible third-party imaging software applications, please visit: http://www.qimaging.com/resources/pdfs/Software-Compatibility-Matrix.pdf The optiMOS camera’s image capture capabilities are controlled entirely through the imaging software. Basic functionalities include control over exposure time, region of interest (ROI), sequence size, time-lapse delay, and hardware triggering modes. - Page 15 (lasers, LEDs) while running the camera in rolling shutter mode to achieve a pseudo-global shutter while using a rolling shutter readout mode. These triggering modes are described below under the device synchronization section. www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0...
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Page 16: Gain
“Clear Pre-Sequence”, one clear occurs prior to acquiring an image sequence (size 1 to “n” number of frames). No global clear occurs between frames which allows the camera to expose and read out images www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... - Page 17 In some software applications, multiple clearing modes may be listed as they are required for other cameras, but when using the optiMOS, be sure to only use “Clear Pre-Sequence.” IMPORTANT: User must change the default setting to “Clear Pre-Sequence” for the optiMOS www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0...
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Page 18: Regions Of Interest (Roi)
Device Synchronization Your optiMOS camera offers several methods of hardware synchronization via TTL signals with external devices including function generators, light sources, shutters, and filters. Each camera has an I/O connector (pin out www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
Page 19: Hardware Triggering Modes
Each frame requires an external trigger from the I/O connector. Camera settings, expose out behavior and sequence size is set in the software application prior to acquiring the sequence. www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
Page 20: Expose Out Behaviors
Each line exposes for the same amount of time which is equal to what is set in the software application. Maximum camera frame rates are not possible in this mode but this does avoid frame overlap. Trigger Ready Trigger Frame Exposure n x line time n x line time Expose www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... - Page 21 Frame Rate 11ms 90 fps 15ms 67 fps 10ms 20ms 10ms 10ms 50 fps 20ms 30ms 20ms 20ms 33 fps Trigger Ready Trigger Frame Exposure Expose n x line time n x line time www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0...
- Page 22 From this comparison, the following conditions can be defined for each expose out behavior: First Row Any Row All Row Expose Expose Expose Expose =< Frame Time Expose > Frame Time 100FPS (Full Frame) Exposure Overlap Simulated Global Shutter www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
This is needed to restart the communication between the host PC and the optiMOS. Depending on the software application used, please contact either QImaging Support or the respective software company’s support line to report the issue. - Page 24 Image tears when streaming to either RAM or disk typically means that either the computer hardware or Solid State Drive specifications are insufficient for the data rates of the optiMOS. Please refer to the QImaging website for the latest list of minimum computer specifications required for the optiMOS. As for streaming...
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Page 25: Unresolved Problems - Contacting Qimaging Support
USER MANUAL Unresolved Problems - Contacting QImaging Support If you are still unable to resolve your problem, contact QImaging Support for assistance in one of four ways: Visit http://www.qimaging.com/support/faq/ for a list of all frequently asked questions. Your ■... -
Page 26: Specifications
BOTH SIDES BOTH SIDES 4.93in 125.2mm Additional Camera Measurements Dimensions: 97.8 mm x 125.2 mm x 178.5 mm Camera weight: 1.72 kg Optical interface: 1”, C-mount optical format Mounting hole thread size: 1/4”-20 thread www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
Page 27: Power Supply Specifications
(TOP) 3.850 (BOTTOM) 4.930 Power Supply Specifications IMPORTANT: Only operate the optiMOS camera with the power supply provided by QImaging. Voltage output: +9 V DC, 8.33 A Voltage input: 100 – 240 V @ 50 – 60 Hz AC Ground/Return... -
Page 28: Focal Plane Measurement
Monochrome Scientific CMOS Dimensions: 12.48mm x 7.02mm (14.3mm diagonal) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP) Pixel size: 6.5µm x 6.5µm Single-pixel full well: 30,000e- Peak QE: 57% @ 600nm Readout frequency: 283MHz Cooling: 0°C (stabilized) www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
Page 29: Sensor Orientation
Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Trigger In Trigger Ready Out Expose Out Spare Output Spare Output Spare Input Spare Output Power Ready Spare Input Ground www.qimaging.com ©2014 QImaging. All rights reserved. QI_OPTIMOS_UM_Rev_A0... -
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