Olympus LC35 Instruction Manual

Olympus LC35 Instruction Manual

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OLYMPUS LC35
Digital Microscope Camera
English
Optical Microscope Accessory
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  • Page 1 Instruction manual OLYMPUS LC35 Digital Microscope Camera English Optical Microscope Accessory...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety 1.1 Intended use 1.2 Avoiding personal injury and device damage 1.3 Explanation of the symbols used 2 The OLYMPUS LC35 camera 2.1 Scope of supply 2.2 System diagram 2.3 LED status indication 2.4 Specifications 2.5 Operating and storage conditions 3 System environment 3.1 Microscope and camera adapter...
  • Page 3 About the camera The OLYMPUS LC35 is a CMOS color camera with a high frame rate. It was developed for acquisitions using light microscopy. The camera can be connected to all common types of light microscopes using a C-mount. About this instruction manual This instruction manual is for the OLYMPUS LC35 microscope digital camera.
  • Page 4: Safety

    OLYMPUS LC35 Safety The camera has been developed and produced in conformity with recognized safety regulations. However, it is not possible to entirely rule out possible hazards for the user, damage to the camera or microscope, or impairments of the camera's functionality. For this reason, always read and follow the general safety instructions and warnings before and during installation.
  • Page 5 1 Safety CAUTION - Avoiding personal injury Tripping hazard Cables laid across a room can be a dangerous tripping hazard. This can cause injuries to people and damage to equipment. Wherever possible, lay cables along the wall or behind furniture. Fix and label cables that run across the room.
  • Page 6: Explanation Of The Symbols Used

    OLYMPUS LC35 Comply with operating and storage conditions Exposure to high temperatures or humidity can damage component parts of the camera. Always observe the operating and storage conditions (see page 11). 1.3 Explanation of the symbols used WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in major injury.
  • Page 7: The Olympus Lc35 Camera

    2 The OLYMPUS LC35 camera The OLYMPUS LC35 camera 2.1 Scope of supply Camera USB camera cable Safety and warning information A printed copy of the safety and warning information are supplied with the camera.
  • Page 8: System Diagram

    2.2 System diagram To use the OLYMPUS LC35 with a light microscope, you need suitable software and a computer as well as a monitor. For the recommended computer and monitor configuration, refer to page You can use the following Olympus software applications:...
  • Page 9: Led Status Indication

    2 The OLYMPUS LC35 camera Software application Minimum version Image and measurement PRECiV* software DP2-TWAIN** Free image acquisition software 10.2 LCmicro** Free image acquisition software 2.3 * Perform the available service updates. ** This software is available only as a download from the following web pages.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    OLYMPUS LC35 2.4 Specifications The OLYMPUS LC35 is a CMOS color camera with a high frame rate. It was developed for acquisitions using light microscopy. The camera can be connected to all common types of light microscopes using a C-mount.
  • Page 11: Operating And Storage Conditions

    2 The OLYMPUS LC35 camera 2.5 Operating and storage conditions Always meet the operating and storage conditions. Operating environment Ambient temperature +5 °C - +40°C Relative humidity 5% - 85% (without condensation) Altitude Up to 2000 m Storage conditions Ambient temperature -20°C - +60°C...
  • Page 12: System Environment

    Upright microscopes CX23 / CX33 / CX43 / BX43 / BX46 / BX53/ BX53M Inverted microscopes CKX53 Stereo microscopes SZX7 / SZX10 / SZX16 / SZ61TR Camera adapter connected to OLYMPUS LC35 U-TV1XC / U-TV1X+U-CMAD3 U-TV0.63XC U-TV0.5XC-3 U-TV0.35XC-2 (-)* 0.5XC (integrated in SZ61TR)
  • Page 13: Recommended Computer And Monitor Configuration

    3 System environment 3.2 Recommended computer and monitor configuration When you connect the OLYMPUS LC35 to a computer, the following system requirements must be met. Intel® Core i5, Intel® Core i7, Intel® Core i9 Intel® Xeon (or equivalent) Recommendation: 4 or more physical CPU...
  • Page 14 Spot flare can occur when the aperture stop is closed. This flare can be decreased by opening the aperture stop. No support of simultaneous image acquisition using several cameras You can mount several OLYMPUS LC35 cameras to one microscope. However, it isn’t possible to simultaneously operate several cameras with one computer.
  • Page 15: Assembly

    4 Assembly Assembly 4.1 Attaching the camera 1. Remove the cap of the C-mount port (a). 2. Screw the C-mount camera adapter (b) into the C-mount thread (c) at the bottom of the camera head. 3. Attach the C-mount camera adapter to the camera port of the microscope.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Usb Camera Cable

    OLYMPUS LC35 4.2 Connecting the USB camera cable Use only the supplied USB camera cable Operate the camera only with the supplied USB ATTENTION camera cable. Only then will the functionality of the camera and compliance with the EMC basic standards be ensured.
  • Page 17: Installing The Software

    The camera can’t be operated using a USB 2.0 port. 4.3 Installing the software cellSens, OLYMPUS Stream, PRECiV Read the installation manual before installing the software. TWAIN driver DP2-TWAIN, LCmicro This software is available only as a download from the Olympus Internet site. https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/support/downloads https://www.olympus-ims.com/service-and-support/downloads...
  • Page 18: Acquiring Images

    OLYMPUS LC35 Acquiring images You can find detailed instructions in the instruction manual or in the Help of the software you are using. Example of the acquisition process...
  • Page 19: Cleaning The Camera

    6 Cleaning the camera Cleaning the camera When correctly handled, the camera has a long life span and is to a large extent maintenance-free. Cleaning the protective glass To clean the camera's protective glass, use a standard rubber air blower to remove the dust and clean it gently with a clean lens cloth. If there are fingerprints or oil smudges on the protective glass, carefully clean it with a clean lens cloth moistened with pure alcohol.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    OLYMPUS LC35 Troubleshooting 7.1 Possible problems Problem: The camera is not working Possible cause Remedy Connect the USB camera cable properly. When the USB camera cable is The USB camera cable is not connected properly, the LED lights up connected properly.
  • Page 21 7 Troubleshooting Problem: A snapshot cannot be acquired Possible cause Remedy The software you use to operate your camera (for example, Wait until the processing is finished. Then cellSens) performs processing or acquire the next snapshot. data storage after the acquisition.
  • Page 22 OLYMPUS LC35 Problem: The image is too dark Possible cause Remedy Exposure compensation is set Set the exposure compensation to a too low to the - side. more suitable value. A bright area of the image was mistakenly set as the metering Set a more suitable metering area.
  • Page 23 7 Troubleshooting Problem: The acquired image is not in focus Possible cause Remedy The microscope was not focused Focus the microscope on the sample. on the sample. The parfocality between the Adjust the parfocality between the camera adapter and the camera adapter and the eyepieces eyepieces is not adjusted properly.
  • Page 24: Contacting Customer Service

    OLYMPUS LC35 7.2 Contacting Customer Service Please contact your local Olympus support if you have any questions about the product. More information can be found on this website: https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/support/service/ https://www.olympus-ims.com/de/service-and-support/service- centers/...
  • Page 25: Declarations Of Conformity And Notes On Disposal

    EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country. RoHS conformity (Europe) This Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions camera conforms with the European Union directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2011/65/EU.
  • Page 26 OLYMPUS LC35 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
  • Page 27 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party Name: Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Corp. Address: 48 Woerd Ave Waltham, MA 02453, U.S.A. Phone Number: 781-419-3900 Korea 이...
  • Page 28 OLYMPUS LC35 China RoHS conformity (China) 本标志是根据“电器电子产品有害物质限制 使用管理办法”以及“电子电气产品有害物质 限制使用标识要求”的规定,适用于在中国 销售的电器电子产品上的电器电子产品有害 物质使用限制标志。 ( 注意) 电器电子产品有害物质限制使用标 志内的数字为在正常的使用条件下有害物质 电器电子产品有害物质限制使用标志 等不泄漏的期限,不是保证产品功能性能的 期间。 产品中有害物质的名称及含量 有害物质 铅及其化 汞及其化 镉及其化 六价铬及 多溴二苯 多溴联苯 部件名称 合物 合物 合物 其化合物 醚 (PBB) (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBDE) 机构部件 主体...
  • Page 29: Adresssticker_08042022

    ————— Manufacturer / 製造元 / 制造商 ————— OLYMPUS SOFT IMAGING SOLUTIONS GmbH Johann-Krane-Weg 39, 48149 Münster, Germany ————— Distributor / 販売代理店 / 经销商* ————— Evident Europe GmbH Caffamacherreihe 8, 20355 Hamburg, Germany Olympus Scientific Solutions America Corp. 48 Woerd Ave Waltham, MA 02453, U.S.A.

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