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6 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu | 6.2 Home menu

No.

Name

Description

4

Auto Exposure

 button

Ensures consistent brightness of the image by continu-
ously calculating the correct exposure time based on
the current light intensity.

5

Target Intensity

 controls

In Auto Exposure mode, the light intensity can be fine-
tuned using the slider or the input field.

6

Auto White Balance

button (for Axiocam 208
color)

Ensures a consistent color temperature of the image by
continuously calculating the white balance.

Please note:
A proper functioning of the Auto White Balance mode
requires enough empty area in the field of view.

7

White

 button (for Axio-

cam 208 color)

If active, in the Auto White Balance mode the color
temperature is calculated based on the assumption
that the light source is white.

8

Settings

 icon

Opens the 

Settings

 menu.

9

Multi-Snap

 button (for

Axioscope 5/7 and Axio-
lab 5)

Performs a multi-channel acquisition.

Please note:
The Multi-Snap function requires that the camera is
connected to a compatible microscope stand (correct
light source and appropriate multi-band filter set). See
the corresponding microscope user manual for details.

10

Manual Exposure

 but-

ton

Enables you to manually re-adjust the exposure time,
e.g. when the Auto Exposure mode doesn't deliver ap-
propriate results.

When pushing the button, the following controls ex-
pand:

§

The exposure time can be fine-tuned using the up-
per slider or input field. For exposure time range,
refer to 

Axiocam 208 color [

}

 10]

 and 

Axiocam

202 mono [

}

 12]

.

§

The gain value can be set using the lower slider or
input field.

11

Manual White Balance

button (for Axiocam 208
color)

Enables you to manually re-adjust the color tempera-
ture, e.g. when the Auto White Balance mode doesn't
deliver appropriate results.

Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 208 color / 202 mono | en-US | Rev. 4 | 426570-7011-001

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Summary of Contents for Axiocam 208 color

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiocam 208 color 202 mono Microscope Camera...

Page 2: ...ght to make backup copies for archiving purposes shall remain unaffected thereby Any viola tions may be prosecuted as copyright infringements The use of general descriptive names registered names trad...

Page 3: ...ols on the camera 14 3 3 2 Symbols on the adapter 15 4 Shipment 18 4 1 Axiocam 208 color 18 4 2 Axiocam 202 mono 18 5 Connecting the Camera 19 5 1 Camera layout and accessories 19 5 1 1 Camera connect...

Page 4: ...Installing software on PC 38 7 2 Installing software on iPad 38 8 Acquiring Images and Videos 39 8 1 Introduction 39 8 2 Basic procedure using operator panel 39 8 3 Basic procedure using OSD menu 39 8...

Page 5: ...of the On Screen Display OSD menu Installing software and drivers Here you will learn how to install the software and camera drivers Acquiring images This chapter provides the basics of image acquisit...

Page 6: ...internet Tab 2 Link types 1 3 Explanation warning messages and additional information The safety notes in this document follow a system of risk levels defined in the following manner CAUTION Risk of...

Page 7: ...n is maintained and to avoid any risks when operating the system the user must comply with any notes and warnings contained in this manual The manufacturer shall be exempt from statutory liability for...

Page 8: ...erwise it cannot be avoided that access to this data may be lost as a result of operational errors or hardware defects ZEISS accepts no liability for consequential damage resulting from insufficient d...

Page 9: ...arning labels The meaning of each warning label is explained below No Symbol Description 1 Follow the notes in the instruction manual and the supplied documents For more infor mation see Prevention of...

Page 10: ...to white balance HDR Automatic features Automatic exposure and gain regulation at Ultra HD resolution 4K fast live image un der low light conditions Status LED for camera Color coded operation status...

Page 11: ...ns for storage and op eration 10 C to 40 C max 75 relative air hu midity at 35 C no condensation free air cir culation required indoor use Environmental conditions for transport in packaging 40 C to 7...

Page 12: ...tral Sensitivity Approx 350 nm 850 nm protection glass coated Selectable Resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD 1080p Gain Signal Amplification 1x 16x adjustable Digitization 12 or 8 bit pixel Cooling Passive...

Page 13: ...file size per image 12bit tiff 4 MB one channel not content dependent 8bit tiff 2 MB one channel not content de pendent 8 bit jpg approx 0 1 MB 1 3 MB content dependent Size Weight Approx 135 x 97 x 5...

Page 14: ...ctral Sensitivity of Axiocam 202 mono 3 3 Applicable Standards and Regulations Observe the generally applicable local and national safety and accident prevention regulations as well as the applicable...

Page 15: ...monstrated with a standard output load The FCC law stipu lates that system level testing with the actual system load is required to demonstrate com pliance with the FCC emission limits Japan Voluntary...

Page 16: ...863 EU ROHS 3 Fuse inside T 1 6 A 250 V AC Semko S Mark certified to IEC 60601 1 2005 A1 EN 60601 1 2006 A1 2013 A12 2014 IEC 60601 1 11 2015IEC 60601 1 11 2015 EN 60601 1 11 2015 EN 60950 1 2006 A11...

Page 17: ...onstruction of output connector CE Mark tested to comply with EN 55032 2012 AC 2013 EN 61000 3 2 2014 EN 61000 3 3 2013 EN 60601 1 2 2015 EN 55024 2010 Indoor use only Equipment protected throughout b...

Page 18: ...0 000 Wi Fi dongle package containing Wi Fi Don gle and USB adaptor Type C to Type A 4 2 Axiocam 202 mono 1x Axiocam 202 mono 1x Power signal cable camera to microscope stand compatible with Aixolab 5...

Page 19: ...Name Function 1 Micro D port Power supply and communication 2 USB 3 0 Type C Camera control and image data transfer 3 Ethernet port RJ45 Communication and image data transfer 4 HDMI port Image data tr...

Page 20: ...ideos 39 5 1 3 Accessories The following items are required for power supply and use of the ports Name Figure Remarks Power signal cable cam era to microscope stand Connection between camera and compa...

Page 21: ...0 0626 246 For control and navigation in the OSD menu Keyboard not supplied in package please order seperately Order No 000000 0626 267 for US layout Order No 000000 0626 245 for DE layout For typing...

Page 22: ...era against dust and to reduce optical interferences 4 Do not remove the filter or the protective glass Otherwise the warranty will be lost 2 1 3 4 Fig 6 Mounting the camera to the microscope 1 Camera...

Page 23: ...s opposite connector into the corresponding socket on your micro scope Info Refer to the instruction manual of your microscope for further information 5 3 2 Powering the camera via mains supply Prereq...

Page 24: ...e g Optical USB Scroll Mouse Or der No 000000 0626 246 An additional keyboard is optional Keyboard USB Design Business Slim Language English US Order No 000000 0626 267 or Keyboard USB Design Busines...

Page 25: ...ffers two ways to connect the camera to a Wi Fi device e g iPad or Laptop 5 5 2 1 Using the camera as access point Follow the subsequent instructions to directly connect your camera to the Wi Fi devic...

Page 26: ...can also be used for data transfer to the PC Prerequisite The camera is powered via mains supply or microscope Procedure 1 Insert the USB 3 0 cable s Type C connector into the corresponding socket on...

Page 27: ...Prerequisite The camera is connected to your display device via HDMI cable Procedure 1 To open the OSD menu press the Menu but ton on the camera s operator panel 9 The OSD menu opens on your display...

Page 28: ...6 4 3 14 5 9 11 13 10 12 7 Fig 7 Home menu No Name Description 1 Home icon Opens the Home menu 2 Snap button Snaps a single image 3 Record button Starts a video recording A time counter is displayed...

Page 29: ...tings menu 9 Multi Snap button for Axioscope 5 7 and Axio lab 5 Performs a multi channel acquisition Please note The Multi Snap function requires that the camera is connected to a compatible microscop...

Page 30: ...n When pushing the button the following controls ex pand The fluorescence channels to be captured can be selected and unselected by clicking the correspond ing buttons UV B G and R The expander can be...

Page 31: ...camera microscope sys tem 4 Back button Opens the previous menu 5 Microscope System Set tings Opens the Microscope System menu 6 3 1 Image Settings menu The Image Settings menu gives you more advanced...

Page 32: ...or Axiocam 208 color the default gamma value is 0 45 For Axiocam 202 mono the default gamma value is 1 2 Optimize Pixel Correc tion button Corrects dead and hot pixels in the image Optimize Denoise bu...

Page 33: ...trast image or High Dynamic Range HDR image in order to show large differences in brightness e g reflective samples in detail Optimize Sharpen but ton Sharpens details 6 3 2 Microscope System menu The...

Page 34: ...e the shading correction for a combination of reflec tor objective and light source 1 2 Fig 11 Shading correction menu Procedure 1 Move in the reflector module and the objective to be configured 2 Tur...

Page 35: ...utton for Axiocam 208 color Opens a menu to set the desired HDMI resolution for live view Please note Switching from 1080p to 4K must be confirmed by pressing the Confirm button The camera restarts au...

Page 36: ...ll be removed from the tem plate The date and time format can be set A counter number is appended to each filename by default 3 Set Filename after each Snap button Activates a prompt after each image...

Page 37: ...port by either closing the light path of the microscope stand or detaching the camera from the stand and protect sensor from light by screwing the protective cap onto the camera s c mount thread Proce...

Page 38: ...to the PC Procedure 1 Install the software according to the installation guide delivered with the software 2 To install the camera drivers confirm the corresponding prompts that are displayed during...

Page 39: ...inish video recording briefly press the Capture button on the camera once again The video is saved to the USB flash drive in MP4 format 8 3 Basic procedure using OSD menu Prerequisite The USB flash dr...

Page 40: ...s or decrease the device s imaging quality The unauthorized handling of device components leads to the loss of warranty 4 Do not remove the filter or the protective glass 4 Do not clean the sensor dir...

Page 41: ...to Settings Operating System 5 Open the Firmware Update menu and press the update button Note that the update procedure takes several minutes Do not operate the camera or unplug the USB flash drive du...

Page 42: ...rly con nected Procedure 1 Make sure the camera s status LED constantly lights blue 26 2 If necessary check and adjust the camera connections to PC and power supply 3 Restart the camera The illuminati...

Page 43: ...Make sure there is enough free mem ory on the flash drive USB flash drive cannot be recognized Restart the camera The firmware update does not function USB flash drive is not in correct for mat Format...

Page 44: ...hing to 4K the monitor becomes black and then reverts to 1080p The monitor does not support 4K Use a monitor supporting 4K resolu tion e g Monitor TFT 32 HP Z32 Order No 410350 3201 000 listed on ZEIS...

Page 45: ...SS has implemented a take back and recycling process that ensures that proper recycling is carried out in accordance with the aforementioned EU directives Please contact your ZEISS sales service organ...

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