DAGE-MTI Excel Series User Manual page 5

Exponent Camera Software
Exponent, a powerful yet easy to use software application, is provided to operate the
Excel cameras. This software provides a user friendly approach to set up and operate all the
features of the camera. Toolbars provide access to commonly used camera functions while
allowing the video display window to have maximum display area. The ToolBox area allows
precise control of available camera features and options all laid out in a logical, easy to use
menu structure keeping all adjustments handy without having to hunt through menus. The
software uses state of the art graphic design for an informative and clean appearance which
takes advantage of the "XP" look and feel that everyone is familiar with. Multiple cameras
can be used either independently or simultaneously with each having its own software
window and set of controls. This allows the user full control to view the video, make
adjustments and decide which camera is active without having those annoying floating
adjustment menus or confusion as to which menu operates each camera.
Three image viewing options are available. The image can be displayed mapping the
sensor pixels 1:1 with the monitors' displayed pixels or fit the whole sensors' field of view to
the display window or fit the sensors' field of view to the monitors' "Full Screen" view.
Camera memory presets allow the user to recall up to 15 sets of camera adjustments
plus a factory default. These presets remain in the camera memory so the camera can
switch locations and the stored presets can still be used.
A status bar indicates current pertinent information such as the displayed frame rate,
integration time, gain and trigger status.
Either the Image Capture button, TimeLapse acquisition, external Trigger or a General
Purpose Input can be set to operate the Auto Save feature. This allows images to be
automatically named, numbered and placed into a user specified folder. In addition to
capturing special events a footswitch can be used to view and capture live images while
keeping both hands free to operate a microscope or other piece of equipment. This can save
valuable time over having to click a capture, key in a name, and then finally save an image.
Camera Firmware and Drivers can all be loaded from the Tools menu. This insures the
user can update newly released camera features without downtime due to sending
equipment back to the factory.
A TWAIN driver is included which allows Exponent to import images into your favorite
applications.
The DAGE-MTI Excel family of cameras and Exponent software provide a high
performance, easy to use and versatile solution to Digital Imaging.
System Contents:
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Excel series Camera
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IEEE-1394 PC Card
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IEEE-1394 Cable
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Exponent Software
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Twain Driver
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BackFocus Wrench
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User's Manual
Options:
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IEEE-1394 PCMCIA Card & P/S kit
P/N: 207744-03 (Laptops w/o 1394 port)
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4-6 Pin IEEE-1394 Cable & P/S Kit
P/N:207744-04 (Laptops w/1394 port)
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Auxiliary I/O Cables
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IEEE-1394 Cables
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Footswitch Control, P/N: 207765-01
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