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1.1 Introduction

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1 About this guide

1.1 Introduction

Welcome

Welcome to the Axiocam 105 color user documentation.

The camera is a high-resolution digital camera with a color CMOS sensor and USB
3.0 interface for light-microscopy applications. To make it easier for you to set up
the camera, please follow the instructions in these chapters step by step. In this
manual the interface between the camera and the computer is called USB 3.0.

Content

This document contains all the information you need to set up the microscope,
start the software, and perform troubleshooting and maintenance. It contains the
following chapters:

Chapter

Content

About this guide

Introduction and overview about this manual.

Safety

Important information on safe handling with the
Axiocam 105 color. 

Read this chapter, before

unpacking the camera and putting it into
operation.

Shipment

The contents of delivery and optional attachments
will be described here.

Technical data

Here you will find the camera's technical data.

Connecting the camera

In this chapter you will find detailed instructions
on connecting and using the camera.

Installing software and
drivers

Here you will learn how to install the software and
camera drivers.

Acquiring images

This chapter provides basics of image acquisition
with ZEN 2012 (blue edition). You can find more
detailed descriptions of the camera functions
mentioned in the Online Help of the software.

Troubleshooting

In this chapter we have listed some solutions to
various problems. If you can not solve your
problem, contact ZEISS support.

Maintenance

This chapter describes some measures for the
maintenance and care of your camera. In case of
greater damage, always contact ZEISS support.

Disposal and Recycling

Important instructions for disposal and recycling.

Summary of Contents for Axiocam 105 color

Page 1: ...User Guide Axiocam 105 color Microscope Camera...

Page 2: ...be prosecuted The use of general descriptive names registered names trademarks etc in this document does not imply even in the absence of a specific statement that such names are exempt from the relev...

Page 3: ...Content...

Page 4: ...Content 4 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 5: ...the camera on the microsope 28 5 3 Connecting the camera with PC 28 5 4 Function indicator 29 6 Installing software and drivers 33 6 1 Installing ZEN software and drivers 33 7 Acquiring images 37 7 1...

Page 6: ...Content 6 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en 9 Maintenance 45 9 1 Optical System 45 9 2 Cleaning the infrared filter or protective glass 45 10 Disposal and Recycling 49 10 1 Disposal and Recycling 49...

Page 7: ...1 About this guide...

Page 8: ...1 About this guide 8 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 9: ...m 105 color Read this chapter before unpacking the camera and putting it into operation Shipment The contents of delivery and optional attachments will be described here Technical data Here you will f...

Page 10: ...well Info An info indicates useful additional information Infos help you to make your daily work easier but they are all optional There is no risk for personal injury or property damage involved 1 3...

Page 11: ...ext formats and conventions Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en 11 Procedure 1 Stands for a single step the user is asked to perform Web Links Web Links do appear in blue text color To open the linked website...

Page 12: ...1 About this guide 1 3 Text formats and conventions 12 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 13: ...2 Safety...

Page 14: ...2 Safety 14 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 15: ...urer shall be exempt from statutory liability for accidents should the operator fail to observe the safety regulations CAUTION Personal Injury To avoid personal injury read and adhere the safety notes...

Page 16: ...our local ZEISS service organization if a repair is necessary Save all your data such as images measurement data archives reports forms and documents at regular intervals on an external storage medium...

Page 17: ...3 Shipment...

Page 18: ...3 Shipment 18 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 19: ...ontent Ord no 1 x Axiocam 105 color camera 426555 0000 000 1 x USB 3 0 data cable 1 x PCI express PCIe x1 interface card 1 x 4 pin Molex power connector cable 1 x 15 pin SATA power connector cable 1 x...

Page 20: ...3 Shipment 20 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 21: ...4 Technical data...

Page 22: ...4 Technical data 22 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 23: ...V Frame rate 1 ms 2560 x 1920 15 fps Sensor subarea readout ROI Freely adjustable Digitization 8 Bit pixel Exposure times 100 us up to 2 s Interface camera USB 3 0 Micro B Interface PC card USB 3 0 St...

Page 24: ...dware operating system and software may decrease the frame rates Selecting a part of the sensor area or applying binning can increase the frame rate All specifications are subject to change without no...

Page 25: ...5 Connecting the camera...

Page 26: ...5 Connecting the camera 26 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 27: ...yourself to the casing of the device Never touch the contacts of the electronic components We also recommend that you work only on an antistatic mat Prerequisites You have read the documentation of th...

Page 28: ...60N 1 0x Nr 452995 44 C2 3 Nr 456105 60 C2 3 Nr 426114 60N C2 3 0 63 x Nr 452997 44 C2 3 Nr 1069 414 60 C2 3 Nr 426113 60N C2 3 0 5x 452998 44 C1 2 1069 415 60 C1 2 426112 60N C2 3 Procedure 1 Remove...

Page 29: ...on the PC the LED on the camera will light up red As a rule if the LED is red this indicates that power is being properly supplied to the Axiocam 105 color via the data cable However the driver has n...

Page 30: ...5 Connecting the camera 5 4 Function indicator 30 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 31: ...6 Installing software and drivers...

Page 32: ...6 Installing software and drivers 32 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 33: ...e software Before starting the installation of the software and drivers the camera must be connected to the PC see chapter Connecting the camera to a PC Procedure 1 Install the software according to t...

Page 34: ...6 Installing software and drivers 6 1 Installing ZEN software and drivers 34 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 35: ...7 Acquiring images...

Page 36: ...7 Acquiring images 36 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 37: ...ware You have configured the microscope components e g objective camera adapter und you are using the automatic or manual scaling You are on the Camera ZEN lite only or Locate tab You see your microsc...

Page 38: ...n the microscope You can activate the focus bar as an additional aid Open the context menu in the Center Screen Area via a right mouse click Select the entry Focus Bar The focus bar will be shown 5 Cl...

Page 39: ...8 Troubleshooting...

Page 40: ...8 Troubleshooting 40 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 41: ...et of the camera Execute an automatic exposure measurement Check the display adjustments for the live image Check the aperture diaphragm of the microscope Check the position of the beam splitter betwe...

Page 42: ...8 Troubleshooting 8 2 Hardware 42 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en Make sure no other devices are plugged into the USB 3 0 interface card This can potentially reduce the speed of the USB 3 0 port...

Page 43: ...9 Maintenance...

Page 44: ...9 Maintenance 44 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 45: ...g the protective cap onto the camera s C Mount thread 9 2 Cleaning the infrared filter or protective glass Contamination of the IR filter or the protective glass has an adverse effect on the quality o...

Page 46: ...9 Maintenance 9 2 Cleaning the infrared filter or protective glass 46 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 47: ...10 Disposal and Recycling...

Page 48: ...10 Disposal and Recycling 48 Axiocam 105 color V 2 0 en...

Page 49: ...ves 2002 95 EC RoHS and 2002 96 EC WEEE insofar as these apply to this product ZEISS has implemented a take back and recycling process that ensures that proper recycling is carried out in accordance w...

Page 50: ...Germany microscopy zeiss com www zeiss com microscopy Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH K nigsallee 9 21 37081 G ttingen Germany ZEISS reserves the right to make modifications to this document without notic...

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