Connect The Camera - Q Imaging OptiMOS Series User Manual

After completing the PVCAM installation, restart your PC when prompted by the wizard. Next, install the
imaging software application of your choice that supports the optiMOS (e.g. Micro-Manager). The camera is
now ready to connect to the computer. Make sure the camera's power switch is set to the Off position.
NOTE: Supplemental PVCAM installation information can be found on the QImaging website:
http://www.qimaging.com/support/downloads/

3. Connect the Camera

The back plate of the optiMOS has a power switch, an LED light labeled "WAIT" and three connector ports:
one data interface port, one power supply port, and one Trigger port. Connect the camera following these
steps:
1. First, connect the data cable to the interface port on the High Speed PCIe card now installed in your
computer. Then connect the other end of the cable to the interface port located on the back of 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.
Note: Make sure the camera's power switch is set to the Off position and then connect the
camera
3. Power on your camera by setting its power switch to the On position.
4. When powered on, an orange LED light labeled "WAIT" will begin to blink. Wait until this light
stops blinking before launching the imaging software application.
Note: the blinking LED indicates that the camera is running through its boot and
configuration process. This is required before running the camera in any software
application and will take approximately 20 seconds.
IMPORTANT: The camera is ready to be used ONLY when the orange WAIT LED stops blinking
IMPORTANT: DO NOT power off the camera before the orange WAIT LED stops blinking
5. Once the LED stops blinking, the camera is ready to be used with any compatible software package.
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