BioSpectrum Imaging System
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Software Installation
Install the Camera Driver
1. Plug in the 90 degree USB cable from the camera into the USB port. Ensure that the camera is
connected to its own dedicated USB port and not to a USB hub or other similar shared device.
2. The computer should display
Found New Hardware
. Click
Yes, Next, Install from a list, Next,
Don’t search, Next,
double click on
Show all Devices
, click
Have disk
, and then
Browse
.
3. Browse to the
C:\Windows\system32\drivers
folder and select the
STUSB.inf
file.
4. Select
Open
and then
OK
to install the camera.
5. Select
Finish
.
Note:
The installation may cause a warning message stating that the drivers are “not verified by
Microsoft”. Select
Continue Anyway
and the drivers will be installed correctly
MegaCam 810, OptiChemi 610 and BioChemi 510 Cameras
Camera Specifications
Specifications
MegaCam 810
OptiChemi 610
BioChemi 510
Type
CCD, Monochrome
CCD, Monochrome
CCD, Monochrome
Resolution
3296 x 2472
2184 x 1472
2.1MP
Bit Depth
16-bit
16-bit
16-bit
Quantum Efficiency
50% peak
86% peak
50% peak
Cooling
-
35˚C from Ambient
-5
0˚C from Ambient
-35
˚C from Ambient
Binning
Yes, 1x1 thru 8x8
Yes, 1x1 thru 10x10
Yes, 1x1 thru 8x8
PC Interface
USB
USB
USB
Components
Note:
Some components may not be shipped with all systems.
Note:
The MegaCam 810, OptiChemi 610 and BioChemi 510 cameras use many of the same
components and are installed in a similar manner. Therefore, the installation instructions herein will
refer to all three cameras interchangeably.
1. USB Cable
2. MegaCam 810/OptiChemi
610/BioChemi 510 Camera
3. Base Mount (ships attached
to the darkroom)
4. Bracket
5. Black Thumb Screw and
Brass Thumb Nuts
6. Camera Lens & Controller
7. Lens Controller Power
Supply Cable
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