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©2017 QImaging. All rights reserved.  58-608-007 REV A00

RETIGA ELECTRO

™

 USER MANUAL

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION  ............................................................................................................. 1

System Components  ......................................................................................................... 1
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 2
Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage ......................................................... 2
Optics and Mounting ......................................................................................................... 2
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 3
Repair ................................................................................................................................ 3

INSTALLATION  ............................................................................................................... 4

Host Computer Requirements ............................................................................................ 4
Camera Power Requirements ............................................................................................. 5
Install the Camera Driver .................................................................................................... 5
Connect the Camera .......................................................................................................... 5
Note on Selecting the Optimal USB 3.0 Port ....................................................................... 6
Note on Optimum Mounting of Retiga ELECTRO Camera ................................................... 8

USING YOUR RETIGA ELECTRO CAMERA ..................................................................... 9

Imaging Software ............................................................................................................... 9
Basic Camera Parameters ................................................................................................... 9
Exposure Time .................................................................................................................... 9
Gain State .......................................................................................................................... 9
Sensor Cooling ................................................................................................................. 10
Clearing Mode ................................................................................................................. 10
ROI / Binning .................................................................................................................... 11
Device Synchronization  ................................................................................................... 11
Trigger-First Mode ............................................................................................................ 11
Bulb Mode ....................................................................................................................... 12
Recommended Initial Settings  ......................................................................................... 13
Embedded Image Processing Algorithms .......................................................................... 14
Defective Pixel Correction ................................................................................................. 14

TROUBLESHOOTING  .................................................................................................... 15

Resolving Problems with the Camera ................................................................................ 15
Unresolved Problems - Contacting QImaging Support  ...................................................... 17

SPECIFICATIONS  ........................................................................................................... 18

Summary of Contents for Retiga ELECTRO

Page 1: ...U S E R M A N U A L DIGITAL IMAGING MADE EASY www QIMAGING com ...

Page 2: ...tific Inc Product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of QImaging or other hardware software or service providers and are used herein for identification purposes only Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks in the U S and other countries of Microsoft Corporation and are used herein for identification purposes only QImaging Corporation Address Informa...

Page 3: ...ll QImaging cameras currently under warranty the Extended Product Warranty Plan includes parts and labor and is available for an additional three year period to extend your warranty to five years When you purchase an Extended Product Warranty Plan from QImaging you are assured of our commitment to minimizing down times Your needs are our top priority and QImaging responds immediately The QImaging ...

Page 4: ...nnect the Camera 5 Note on Selecting the Optimal USB 3 0 Port 6 Note on Optimum Mounting of Retiga ELECTRO Camera 8 USING YOUR RETIGA ELECTRO CAMERA 9 Imaging Software 9 Basic Camera Parameters 9 Exposure Time 9 Gain State 9 Sensor Cooling 10 Clearing Mode 10 ROI Binning 11 Device Synchronization 11 Trigger First Mode 11 Bulb Mode 12 Recommended Initial Settings 13 Embedded Image Processing Algori...

Page 5: ...at saves space in laboratory settings The Retiga ELECTRO camera uses a USB 3 0 data connection for a fast and easy installation while maintaining backwards compatibility for USB 2 0 at reduced data rates for use with a variety of host computers This manual describes the installation and configuration procedures for your new Retiga ELECTRO Descriptions of Retiga ELECTRO camera settings are also inc...

Page 6: ...ga ELECTRO camera Opening the camera voids the warranty Use only the USB 3 0 interface cables and power supply designated for this camera system Using non Retiga ELECTRO cables or power supplies may result in permanent damage to your system Do not use a C mount lens that has optics that extend behind the flange of the lens Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage Your Retiga ELECTRO came...

Page 7: ...ource Handheld cans are not recommended as they may spray propellant onto the window Do not touch the window Repair The Retiga ELECTRO contains no user serviceable parts Repairs must be done by QImaging Should your camera system need repair contact QImaging Support Please save the original packing materials so you can safely ship the camera system to another location or return it for repairs if ne...

Page 8: ... 10 operating system 64 bits Refer to the QImaging website for the latest list of minimum computer recommendations 2 0 GHz or faster Intel processor either Xeon or Core i5 4 GB RAM 250 GB serial ATA SATA HDD and or 64 GB solid state drive SDD for high speed imaging and storage 256 MB slot based ATI NVIDIA video graphics card i e not an onboard integrated graphics adapter USB port or Internet acces...

Page 9: ...indows 64 bit operating systems Contact QImaging customer service for more information After completing the PVCAM installation restart your PC when prompted by the wizard For advanced users wishing to use the camera in a custom programming environment the PVCAM Software Development Kit is available on the QImaging website NOTE Supplemental PVCAM installation information can be found on the QImagin...

Page 10: ...amera Your Retiga ELECTRO camera is powered by the 7 5V 2 5A or greater power supply provided by QImaging Lastly plug the power supply s cord into an appropriate power source 3 Optional An optional I O connector is available on your camera for optional hardware triggering The I O connector provides multiple I O signals that allow highly precise synchronization with external hardware components suc...

Page 11: ... Determining which USB root hub your camera is connected to is discussed below Each USB host controller has a Root Hub to which multiple physical ports are connected Each port can have a device plugged in or another hub to allow connection of more devices However the Retiga ELECTRO camera should be the only device connected to a single USB Root Hub If other devices are connected to the same Root H...

Page 12: ...performance Note on Optimum Mounting of Retiga ELECTRO Camera It is important to maintain a minimum of 1 clearance on the vented sides of the Retiga ELECTRO camera to allow proper air flow removing heat generated by Thermoelectric Cooling of the sensor Blocking this air flow will impede the camera s ability to cool and may cause the camera to overheat While the camera has thermal shutdown protecti...

Page 13: ...to adjust the integration time for each acquisition By increasing the exposure time more light is captured by the sensor and a better signal to noise ratio SNR is achieved The exposure time should be adjusted to a level that achieves the shortest integration time possible while still maintaining sufficient SNR Gain State Gain with regards to cameras is defined as the conversion factor of captured ...

Page 14: ...ge before the start of each exposure The following waveforms show how Non Overlap Mode functions The main benefit of Non Overlap Mode is that there are no limitations imposed upon the exposure time and the set exposure time is the actual exposure time The tradeoff for this accuracy is the frame rate as each frame must be completely digitized before beginning the next exposure cycle When the camera...

Page 15: ...ds of hardware synchronization via transistor transistor logic TTL signals with external devices including function generators light sources shutters and filters Each camera has an I O connector pin out functions are described in the specifications chapter on the back for trigger in out and various TTL input and output operations An optional cable is available to access primary signals such as Tri...

Page 16: ... received while Trigger Ready is low are ignored For a sequence of one frame Strobe Mode and Trigger first Mode are the same Non Overlap Mode is shown on the left Overlap Mode is shown on the right Bulb Mode In this mode each frame in the sequence requires a trigger The camera exposes for the duration the trigger signal is high Exposure time entered into the software is not used in this mode Trigg...

Page 17: ...commended Initial Settings Initial settings for microscopic imaging available options depend on application software 14 bits Gain State 1 30 msec exposure time Clear Pre Exposure Clear count 2 Display gamma of 1 Full frame no ROI Binned 2x2 for live preview to increase frame rate Binned 1x1 for capture ...

Page 18: ...hen Defective Pixel Correction is enabled the signal in each defect location is replaced by the average of the pixel immediately preceding and following the defect The Retiga ELECTRO camera can store up to 2048 defects locations The factory default method for determining defective hot pixels is to take a pair of 10 minute dark images After removing the bias offset the 1800 hottest pixels are selec...

Page 19: ...port Images Not Displayed If no images appear Confirm that the camera s power is on Confirm that the correct Retiga ELECTRO camera is selected in your imaging software application Power off the camera and the host computer and check all system connections Restart Confirm that the camera is operational by taking an image with a standard C mount lens attached to your Retiga ELECTRO camera Using norm...

Page 20: ...while in operation However if the camera is more than slightly warm to the touch and at least one inch of space has been left around the camera housing switch off the camera immediately and contact QImaging Support If the camera has become hot due to having cooling blocked move the camera to allow free air flow Contact QImaging Support if the camera fails to recover regulated cooling ...

Page 21: ...t and fill out a support form online 3 E mail support qimaging com with complete details of your problem including Error Message and Code if possible camera model computer hardware configuration and operating system 4 Call one of QImaging s regional support offices at the appropriate number below To assist you better and to quickly resolve the issue it is recommended that you are at your computer ...

Page 22: ...com 2017 QImaging All rights reserved 58 608 007 REV A00 18 RETIGA ELECTRO USER MANUAL CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATIONS Camera Front Dimensions mm Camera Side Dimensions mm 100 3 937 100 3 937 98 73 3 887 4X 1 4 20 UNC 6 35 ...

Page 23: ...erface 1 C mount optical format Mounting hole thread size 1 4 20 thread located near front of camera Connectors on Back of Camera Power Supply Specifications IMPORTANT Only operate the Retiga ELECTRO camera with the power supply provided by QImaging For applications requiring use of instrumentation supplied power please contact your QImaging Customer Support for advice Voltage output 7 5V DC 2 5A ...

Page 24: ... all pixels as is the case of typical CCD sensors or from 2 or more outputs in parallel to achieve greater frame rates When operating in USB3 0 mode 50 MHz digitization is accomplished on the Retiga ELECTRO camera by reading the sensor out of two ports in parallel each running at 25 MHz pixel rates for a net 50 MHz When operating out of a single port as in the 17 5 MHz USB2 compatibility mode the ...

Page 25: ... 15 V for a high and less than 0 9 V for a low The I O trigger cable connects to Hirose connector HR212 10RA 8P on the back of the camera Below is a description of each of the trigger pins The numbers on the I O connector diagram correspond to the numbers given to the definition of each of the pins Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Ground 5 Expose Out 2 Ground 6 Trigger In 3 Shutter Output 7 No Connection 4...

Page 26: ...stem digital ground Types of triggering supported by the Retiga ELECTRO Camera Trigger first Mode Overlap Non Overlap Strobe Mode Overlap Non Overlap Bulb Mode Non Overlap Five shutter behavior modes are available Open Never Shutter is always closed Open Pre Exposure Open before every exposure closed when not exposing Open Pre Sequence Open before start of sequence closed at end of sequence Open P...

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