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INSTRUCTIONS
DP73
MICROSCOPE DIGITAL CAMERA
This instruction manual is for the Olympus Microscope Digital Camera Model DP73.
To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with
the use of this camera, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before
operating the camera.
For image operations including recording, editing and saving, please refer to the
online manual for the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream Software.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for
future reference.
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  • Page 1 DP73 MICROSCOPE DIGITAL CAMERA This instruction manual is for the Olympus Microscope Digital Camera Model DP73. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this camera, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the camera.
  • Page 2 Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 DP73...
  • Page 4 Handling Precautions ..............................................13 Maintenance and Storage ............................................14 1 SYSTEM CHART ........................................2 NOMENCLATURE ....................................... 2-1 DP73/DP73 (For Desktop Computer) ........................................16 2-2 [OPTIONAL] DP-PXU PCIe Extension Unit (For Laptop Computer) ......................18 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................Installing the Low-Profile Bracket ........................................19 Installing the PCIe Interface Board ......................................19 Installing the Camera Head ..........................................23...
  • Page 5 DP73 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..................................5 IMAGE ACQUISITION PROCEDURE ............................6 EXTERNAL TRIGGERING ..................................7 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT The DP73 microscope digital camera is designed to be connected to a camera adapter mounted on an Olympus UIS2/UIS series of optical microscope (not applicable to the LB series) for use in recording of microscopic magnified images at high speed and highest resolution while maintaining high picture quality and high color reproduction.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    DP73 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never connect or disconnect the interface cable while the standby switch of the computer is set to CAUTION ON. Otherwise, malfunction may result. 1. Before connecting or disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that the standby switch of the com- puter is set to OFF.
  • Page 8 6. Connect the power cord correctly and ensure that the grounding terminal of the power supply and wall outlet are properly connected. If the equipment is not grounded/earthed, Olympus can no longer warrant the electrical safety performance of the equipment.
  • Page 9 2. The computer used with this system should set up and run Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate. For the OS in the computer, the user is requested to create a backup and retain it carefully. (Olympus does not support the matters related to the OS including its backup.) For details on the computer and Microsoft Windows 7, refer to their respective manuals.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    A camera adapter with a magnification below 0.5X cannot be used because part of image will be obscured. 2. When the DP73 is connected to the rear port of the U-DPT(double port tube) or U-MPH(multi port head), the peripheral part of the recorded image may be deteriorated due to the optical performance of the U-DPT or...
  • Page 11 For details on the microscope models using AC-driven illumination, contact Olympus. 5. Combinations of this product and non-Olympus microscopes have not been evaluated extensively. Non-Olympus microscopes and commercially available C-mount lenses can be used provided that they match a CCD with a size of no less than 1/1.8 inch and the lens projection length from the C-mount body attaching section is no more than 4.5 mm.
  • Page 12 6. When the specimen has a low contrast (near transparent) or high reflectance (mirror status) and the aperture iris diaphragm is stopped down near the smallest aperture, spot flare may be noticeable. 7. When the edge of a non-transmitting object is observed under the STM6 (small measuring microscope) transmitted illumination, flare may be noticeable due to the difference in brightness between the transmitted sections (over-exposure) and non-transmitting sections (under-exposure).
  • Page 13 DP73 12. Flare may be produced during reflected light darkfield observation under overexposure To reduce the flare, use the exposure correction function or reduce the exposure with manual exposure control. 13. During image acquisition with pixel shifting (4800 x 3600 or 2400 x 1800 pixels, 3CCD mode), the image may be disturbed if the specimen is moved.
  • Page 14 Recommended Computer Specifications – Desktop Computer – 1. Computer requirements PC/AT compatible Intel Core series 1.8 GHz or greater [Core2 Duo E6400, 2.13 GHz or greater recommended] 4 GB or more Free space 1 GB or more Graphic PCI Express X16 VGA card with 1280 x 1024 or more and 32-bit color capability. On-board graphic also acceptable.
  • Page 15 6. Sequential connection of PCIe units Up to two PCIe units including the DP73 and a PCI interface board of the DP72/DP71/DP70/DP30BW or FV1000 (FV10-ASW-V1.5 or later) can be connected in series. Series connection of the FV300/FV500 is not possible.
  • Page 16 7. Power supply The PCIe interface board should be powered by connecting the FDD power supply connector from the ATX power supply in the computer. If your computer does not have an available FDD power cable or the FDD power cable is too short, use the provided HDD(4-pin) to FDD power conversion cable for the power supply.
  • Page 17 DP73 2. CPU We do not guarantee performance if the computer uses a CPU other than or incompatible with Core series or uses a non-Intel chipset. 3. HDD free space The HDD free space (the value 1GB or more in Page 9) is the space that does not cause a special problem when the system is installed or run.

  • Page 18: Handling Precautions

    OLYMPUS Stream software. 7. As a countermeasure against computer virus infection, it is recommended to install an anti-virus software on the PC. Operation speeds of the cellSens/OLYMPUS Stream may slow down depending on the anti-virus software.

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Storage

    DP73 Maintenance and Storage 1. To clean the lenses and other glass components, simply blow away dirt using a commercially available blower and wipe gently using a piece of cleaning paper (or clean gauze). If a lens is stained with fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe it with gauze slightly moistened with commercially available absolute alcohol.

  • Page 20: System Chart

    DP73 or higher Camera head Low-profile bracket cellSens Camera interface cable Software DP-PXU C-mount camera adapter ExpressCard PCIe x1 cable PCIe extension box Laptop PC AC adapter Consult Olympus for the microscope, camera adapter and DP2-TWAIN to be used together.

  • Page 21: Nomenclature

    Any equipment connected to the camera head should be an Olympus-designated product or a product in compliance with the requirements of IEC60950 or CISPR22/24. If equipment other than these products is connected, Olympus cannot guarantee any performance of the camera.
  • Page 22 (PCI standard half-size, low-profile size compatible) External trigger cable (P.28) Trigger cable connector (P.28) Interface cable connector (P.25) Low-profile Clamping screws bracket (P.19) Interface cable (P.25) Software (DVD-ROM) Software (optional) Dongle cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream SATA-to-FDD SATA-to-HDD(4-pin) power conversion cable (P.19) power conversion adapter...

  • Page 23: Optional] Dp-Pxu Pcie Extension Unit (For Laptop Computer)

    DP73 2-2 [OPTIONAL] DP-PXU PCIe Extension Unit (For Laptop Computer) PCIe Extension Box PCIe cable connector (P.26) AC adapter connector (P.27) PCIe x1 cable (P.26) Vertical installation plates (P.22) With 2 screws AC Adapter ExpressCard Power cord PCIe cable connector (P.27)

  • Page 24: Hardware Installation

    I/F boad, since they may be damaged if tightened excessively. Installing the PCIe Interface Board (Fig. 2 - Fig. 6) DP73 / DP73WDR (For Desktop Computer) Set (Figs. 2 & 3) CAUTION · Before installing the PCIe interface board in the computer, be sure to read the instruction manual for the computer in order not to damage it.
  • Page 25 DP73 Open the housing of the computer. Remove the clamping screw of the slot cover of an unused PCIe slot on the motherboard and remove the cover. Insert the PCIe interface board carefully without touching the board surface directly by hand, and attach the slot cover using the clamping screw removed above.
  • Page 26 Optional DP-PXU (Figs. 4 & 5) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws of the top cover of the extension box and then remove the cover. . Remove the bracket clamping screw Connect the PCIe interface board with low-profile bracket to the connector Connect the connector to the PCIe interface board.
  • Page 27 DP73 Fig. 5 Installing the PCIe Extension Box (Fig. 6) The PCIe extension box can be installed either horizontally or vertically. Horizontal Installation Place the PCIe extension box on the desktop so that the surface with rubber feet faces down.

  • Page 28: Installing The Camera Head

    Installing the Camera Head (Fig. 7) CAUTION · The C-mount thread has a sharp edge that should not be touched. · The camera head and camera adapter are precision modules. Be careful not to drop them during attaching or detaching. The following procedure deals with the case using the U-TV1XC C-mount camera adapter.
  • Page 29 1X (FN 8.8) · If a C-mount camera adapter from other manufacturer than Olympus is used, the optical performance of the system may not be manifested fully. Fig. 8 Be careful in using other manufacturer’s C-mount camera...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Cables

    · Be sure to switch off the computer before proceeding to the connections. · Always use the cables designated by Olympus. · When connecting the cable, insert the connector plug in the proper direction. · Keep the cables well away from the equipments generating Fig.
  • Page 31 DP73 Connecting the ExpressCard and PCIe x1 Cable (Fig. 11) CAUTION Insert the cable connectors all the way. Insert the ExpressCard all the way into the card insertion slot* of the laptop computer. * ExpressCard/34 slot: Hold the card with the surface marked “INSERT”...
  • Page 32 CAUTION · Insert the cable and power cord connectors all the way. · Always use the power cord provided by Olympus. If no power cord is provided with the camera head, please select the proper power cord by referring to chapter “PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD”...
  • Page 33 BNC connector. When using the trigger output, connect the white cable (marked “O” ) to the BNC connector. PCIe Extension Box CAUTION The external triggering is available only when the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream software is run. Fig. 13...

  • Page 34: Software Installation

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Software cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream Install the software cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream by referring to the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream instruction manual. Image acquisition software DP2-TWAIN When you want to use the Image acquisition software DP2-TWAIN, consult Olympus.
  • Page 35 Selection of the devices for DP-PC-S/DP-PC and DP-PCWDR Refer to the following windows at the selection of devices in the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream. An device list is displayed at the time of first start up of the software. The device list can be also displayed by clicking the tabs of [Acquire], [Devices] and then [Device list] on the Menu bar.

  • Page 36: Image Acquisition Procedure

    IMAGE ACQUISITION PROCEDURE For the details, refer to the Instruction Manual or Help of Software you will use. Brightfield Observation Set up the microscope. Reconfirmation / fine adjustment as required Manual Exposure mode? Set the exposure mode. Fine-adjust the exposure time. Auto Manual Move the area and correct...
  • Page 37 DP73 Fluorescence Observation Set up the microscope. Reconfirmation / fine adjustment as required Manual Exposure mode? Set the exposure mode. Fine-adjust the exposure time. SFL Auto Manual Move the area and correct Exposure mode? exposure. Set the exposure time. SFL Auto Select the area (30%, 1%, Adjust the black balance.

  • Page 38: External Triggering

    EXTERNAL TRIGGERING When the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream software is used, the DP73 can record still images or control a commer- cially available shutter based on an external trigger signal. Trigger Input · The trigger input from external equipment can be used to start still image acquisition using the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream.
  • Page 39 Trigger Output · The trigger output can be used to control a commercially available shutter. · The positive and negative logics of the trigger output can be switched with the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream. · The trigger output is interlocked with the shutter release/close operations of the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DP73 Specifications * These items can be set from the cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream. ** The values of these items are variable depending on the exposure time setting and the computer operating situations. Item Specifications Camera system Single-CCD color camera...
  • Page 41 DP73 Item Specifications ISO speed ISO 100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent 14 bits Exposure control Exposure modes Auto SFL Auto Manual AE lock Available Exposure correc- Correction range: ±2.0 EV. Step: 1/3 EV tion Metering area Full image 0.1% The metering area is freely movable.
  • Page 42 Item Specifications External triggering* Input: Random trigger input (Edge trigger mode) Output: Trigger output With exposure time lag (0 to 2 sec. in 10 msec. steps) TTL compatible Image accumulation* Modes Integral, averaging Accumulation count 64 frames (max.) White balance modes Area-specified auto Manual Black balance modes...
  • Page 43 DP73 Item Specifications Focus indicator Contrast bar Line profile Interval recording* Interval: 1 sec. to 24 h.59 m.59 sec Number of shootable frames: 3000 Image file formats Dependent on the application software Preview quality modes Standard / Medium / High Computer interface PCI Express Rev.
  • Page 44 Item Specifications Dimensions & weight <DP73> Camera head 185.4( ) x 77.6(H) mm (excluding projections), approx. 900 grams PCIe interface board 181(W) x 121(D) x 21.6(H) mm (excluding projections), approx. 200 grams Interface cable Approx. 2.8 meters External trigger cable Approx. 0.2 meter <...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide

    Under certain conditions, the performance of the camera may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If problems occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact Olympus for assistance. Problem...
  • Page 46 Cancel button on the status bar and record the image again. The cellSens / OLYMPUS Stream is Wait until the processing com- (Online processing file save, etc. pletes before starting recording of manual) the next image.
  • Page 47 DP73 Problem Cause Remedy Page Picture is too bright. Exposure correction is set in the + Return the exposure correction (Online direction. value to 0 and set the desired manual) exposure correction value. The metering area is set to a dark...
  • Page 48 Problem Cause Remedy Page Picture is too dark. Exposure correction is set in the – Return the exposure correction (Online direction. value to 0 and set the desired manual) exposure correction value. The metering area is set to a bright Move the metering area to the area (Online area outside the region of interest.
  • Page 49 DP73 Problem Cause Remedy Page The colors in the picture are Select a white area with the The area selected in white balance (Online strange. rectangular white balance adjust- adjustment was improper. manual) ment area. The RGB balance is adjusted...
  • Page 50 Problem Cause Remedy Page The picture is not in focus. The specimen is not in focus Adjust the focus correctly with the – properly. fine adjustment knob. The aperture iris diaphragm of the Close the aperture iris diaphragm – condenser is open too wide. a little.
  • Page 51 12bit color/12bit grey scale is saved. Or, the image in black color is displayed (including the icon on the window). The cellSens or OLYMPUS Stream The resolution setting of the screen Set the resolution setting at 1280 x window is not displayed correctly is incorrect.
  • Page 52 If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the equipment by referring to “Specifica- tions” and “Certified Cord” below: CAUTION In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for Olympus products, Olympus can no longer warrant the electrical safety of the equipment. Specifications...
  • Page 53 DP73 Table 1 Certified Cord A power supply cord should be certified by one of the agencies listed in Table 1 , or comprised of cordage marked with an agency marking per Table 1 or marked per Table 2. The fittings are to be marked with at least one of agencies listed in Table 1.
  • Page 54 Certification Certification Country Agency Country Agency Mark Mark Finland Switzerland United ASTA France Kingdom Germany U.S.A. Ireland NSAI...
  • Page 55 DP73 Table 2 HAR Flexible Cord APPROVAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CORDAGE HARMONIZATION MARKING METHODS Alternative Marking Utilizing Printed or Embossed Harmoniza- Black-Red-Yellow Thread tion Marking (May be located on Approval Organization (Length of color section in mm) jacket or insulation of internal...
  • Page 56 Österreichischer Verband für <ÖVE> <HAR> Elektrotechnik (ÖVE) Danmarks Elektriske Materialkontroll <DEMKO> <HAR> (DEMKO) National Standards Authority of Ireland <NSAI> <HAR> (NSAI) Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll NEMKO <HAR> (NEMKO) Asociacion Electrotecnica Y <UNED> <HAR> Electronica Espanola (AEE) Hellenic Organization for ELOT <HAR> Standardization (ELOT) Instituto Portages da Qualidade <HAR>...
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