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Flexacam C3 
Microscope Camera
User Manual

Summary of Contents for Flexacam C3

Page 1: ...Flexacam C3 Microscope Camera User Manual...

Page 2: ...ion Stand Alone Mode Cables and Terminals 19 Stand Alone Mode Installing Optional External Devices 20 PC Mode Connecting a Computer Installing Software 22 Network WLAN Settings 23 Startup Procedure Sw...

Page 3: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual General Notes 3 General Notes...

Page 4: ...s or techniques for cleaning O Never use chemicals to clean colored surfaces or accessories with rubberized parts This could damage the surfaces and specimens could be contaminated by abraded particle...

Page 5: ...s important instruc tions for operating safety maintenance and the accessory parts For information on the On Screen Display OSD in stand alone mode refer to the On Screen Display User Manual The Safet...

Page 6: ...owing O Personal injury O Camera malfunctions and damage Warning of hazardous electrical voltage This symbol indicates especially impor tant information Failure to comply can cause the following O Per...

Page 7: ...outside of the scope of this user manual Unauthorized alterations to the camera or noncompliant use shall void all rights to any warranty claims Place of use O Refer to Safety Concept booklet O Elect...

Page 8: ...ed and disassembled by the customer and pack them separately Integration in third party products O Refer to Safety Concept booklet Disposal O Refer to Safety Concept booklet Legal regulations O Refer...

Page 9: ...equirements for energy related products and carries the CE mark The camera must be disposed of in accordance with 2012 19 EU WEEE directive Intended for indoor use only in all EU member states EFTA st...

Page 10: ...re stored with an encryp tion which follows the Advanced Encryption Standard AES with a block and key size of 128 bits During any firmware update this password file will be deleted and the User will n...

Page 11: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Introduction 11 Introduction...

Page 12: ...isplay menu OSD menu to provide stand alone functionality The user interaction is enabled via an on screen display which superimposes a graphical user interface on the microscope image For information...

Page 13: ...Optional stand alone kit 3 4K HDMI cable for connecting to an HD 4K monitor 4 USB power supply 5 USB thumb drive as storage device 6 Wireless USB mouse Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories Addit...

Page 14: ...e dust cover for the camera please contact your Leica Microsystems authorized dealer You can find detailed descriptions of different accessories in their correspond ing user manual Wi Fi dongle The Wi...

Page 15: ...7 4 1 3x USB port for mouse keyboard or Wi Fi dongle USB Type A 2 Ethernet connection 3 USB SPEED port for stand alone operation insert USB thumb drive for data storage here 4 Monitor port stand alone...

Page 16: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Assembly 16 Assembly...

Page 17: ...unt adapter The Flexacam C3 is compatible with most stereo macro and light microscopes from Leica Microsystems Assembly 1 Screw the camera onto a C mount adapter 2 Place the camera on the microscope s...

Page 18: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Installation 18 Installation...

Page 19: ...Using another adapter with incorrect voltage can substantially damage the camera The color of the LED indicates that the power supply is not sufficient it s red when the supply doesn t provide enough...

Page 20: ...exacam C3 Most USB thumb drives are factory formatted with FAT32 so that they can be used immediately If the USB thumb drive is formatted differently the Flexacam C3 provides the ability to refor mat...

Page 21: ...B port on the rear side of the Flexacam C3 Please do not use the USB SPEED port as this is required for the USB thumb drive 2 Switch on the wireless USB mouse The connection between the wireless trans...

Page 22: ...After downloading the software follow the instructions for installing the software The computer also has to have sufficient free hard drive space ON OFF SS HDMI SPEED 2 2 Connect the Flexacam C3 to a...

Page 23: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Installation 23 For information on adapting network and WLAN settings refer to the On Screen Display User Manual Network WLAN Settings...

Page 24: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Startup Procedure 24 Startup Procedure...

Page 25: ...ower supply provided in the stand alone kit 1 Set the ON OFF switch to ON to switch on the Flexacam C3 During the boot sequence the status LED is blinking green and switches to a conti nuously green t...

Page 26: ...unds and the live image is displayed on the computer The Flexacam C3 is ready to use 2 Start Leica Application Software X LAS X 3 Follow the instructions in the software for adjusting and acquiring an...

Page 27: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Operation Stand Alone Mode 27 Operation Stand Alone Mode...

Page 28: ...tion on setting up and switching on the Flexacam C3 in stand mode refer to chapters O Stand Alone Mode Cables and Terminals page 19 O Switching on the Flexa cam C3 page 25 subchapter Stand alone mode...

Page 29: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Operation PC Mode 29 Operation PC Mode...

Page 30: ...pe image is always shown in the preview window of Leica Application Software X To display a 4K live image at up to 60 fps in LAS X PC mode please connect an optional 4K and HD capable monitor to the H...

Page 31: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting...

Page 32: ...ecessary resolu tion However if no image appears and the screen reports an error message like out of range or something similar you can reset the camera resolution to 1 080 p How to reset the camera 1...

Page 33: ...an interrupted firmware update the camera switches into a recovery mode After 12 seconds the system asks for the firmware file which should be stored on the USB flash drive The latest firmware can be...

Page 34: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Care and Maintenance 34 Care and Maintenance...

Page 35: ...dust or dirt brush it off with a camel hair brush before attempting to wipe it clean O Optical surfaces should be cleaned using a lint free cloth lens cloth or cotton swab soaked in 70 ethanol or a co...

Page 36: ...a bellows and a soft paintbrush O Clean the objectives with special optics cleaning cloths and pure alcohol Servicing O Repairs may only be carried out by Leica Microsystems trained service technician...

Page 37: ...26529 HDMI cable 2 m 2 19002015 C Mount Cap 3 10 726 837 USB C USB A cable 4 10726490 Power supply with USB C connector 5 10726491 Wireless USB mouse 6 10747551 USB stick 64 GB Optional Sales Item Ite...

Page 38: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Disposal 38 Disposal...

Page 39: ...Service or Leica Sales on how to dispose of it Like all electronic devices the camera its components and accessories may not be dispo sed of as general household waste Please observe the national law...

Page 40: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Specifications 40 Specifications...

Page 41: ...l C mount thread Color filter IR cut coating 650 nm not repla ceable Electronic interfaces Characteristics Value Compatibility USB 3 0 standard USB type C lockable High definition connector HDMI 2 0a...

Page 42: ...correct power supply to the power supply connection USB Type C orange flashing shortly An image is captured orange blinking A video is recorded Mode Color Description PC mode green conti nuously In PC...

Page 43: ...0 Minzu 1st Rd Sanmin District Kaohsiung City 807 Taiwan Model identification SPU25A 102 Input voltage 90 264 V AC Input frequency 47 63 Hz Output voltage 5 V DC Output current max 3 3 A Output power...

Page 44: ...Flexacam C3 User Manual Specifications 44 Dimensional Drawings 66 7 3 2 74 54 7 57 4 37 1 32UN 30 ON OFF SS HDMI SPEED Dimensions in mm...

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