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RETIGA LUMO
™
USER MANUAL
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
This chapter will detail the proper installation of your Retiga LUMO camera. In order to install and use the
camera, the following items are required:
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Retiga LUMO camera (supplied)
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USB 3.0 data cable (supplied)
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12V DC, 5.0A power supply (supplied)
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USB PVCAM Driver “installer” (supplied and also available on the QImaging website)
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110V/220V power connection
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A PVCAM compatible imaging application, such as Ocular (optional)
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A PC that meets host computer requirements
Optional items that are included with your Retiga LUMO camera:
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Trigger cable
Host Computer Requirements
The host computer for your Retiga LUMO camera must include:
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Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating system (64 bits)
Refer to the QImaging website for the latest list of minimum computer recommendations
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2.0 GHz or faster Intel processor: either Xeon or Core i5
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4+ GB RAM
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250+ GB serial ATA (SATA) HDD and/or >64 GB solid state drive (SDD) for high-speed imaging and
storage
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256+ MB slot-based ATI/NVIDIA video graphics card (i.e., not an “onboard/integrated graphics”
adapter)
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USB port or Internet access to install the driver
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At least one USB 3.0 interface port (USB2.0 is supported, but at reduced frame rate)
NOTE: Minimum requirements as of December 2015. Supported computer systems will change as new
cameras, computer hardware, and operating systems are introduced and older models then become obsolete.
For current information on recommended computer specifications, please visit:
http://www.qimaging.com/support/computer-specs
NOTE: The Retiga LUMO camera will also operate from a USB2 port by reducing the maximum readout speed
from 50MHz to 17.5 MHz, impacting achievable frame rates.
