Section 6 Specifications
6-1
6.1 Computer specifications:
• Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10.
• Intel Core i5 or i7 processor.
• USB 3.0 port (Recommended USB3 chipsets by Intel, Renesas, ASMedia, Fresco Logic). To identify
your USB3 chipset, go to “Start>Computer>System Properties>Device Manager”. Double click
“Universal Serial Bus controllers”, right click on “USB 3.0 Hub”, select “Properties” and note the name
listed under “Manufacturer”. If no USB 3.0 Hub is listed, that means one is not installed. A USB 2.0 Hub
can be used, but it may interfere with video display and recording.
• Graphics adapter and monitor capable of displaying a minimum
spatial resolution of 1920X1080 and
color resolution of “True Color 32 bit”.
• Graphics settings:
For Windows 7 operating system:
Check and adjust the spatial resolution setting by right clicking in an empty spot on the Desktop and
selecting 1920 x 1080 from the “Screen Resolution” drop down. Next left click on “Advanced Settings”.
then the “Monitor tab”, to set the “Colors” settings to “True Color 32 Bit”.
For Windows 10 operating system:
Type “display” into the search field and select “Change Display Settings”. Scroll down and click on
“Display Adapter Properties” Check the “List All Modes” button and select “1920 x 1080 True Color
(32 bit), 60 Hertz”. Click “OK” and close windows.
6.2 HDMI Cable requirements:
• Using high quality cables, a passive HDMI cable can be run up to approximately 30 feet (10M). For
longer distances you should use an “Active” cable which incorporates electronics to amplify and
stabilize the signal over long runs.
• In some locations, local building codes will require “Plenum Rated” cables if they will be run through
enclosed spaces inside of walls or ceilings (Please consult with your IT Department or your contractor
for assistance).
• Determine the length of HDMI cable necessary to run between your microscope and the location of
your computer. Starting from the junction of the microscope support arm and the column, measure back
through the column, plus any interceding walls and ceiling to the location of your computer. Add 12 feet
for the section of cable running through your microscope support arm and out to the camera (Please
consult with your IT Department or your contractor for assistance).
• If this length is 30 feet or less, purchase the appropriate length passive HDMI cable. See Table 3-2.
• If this length exceeds 30 feet purchase an active HDMI cable in the length closest to the previously
determined distance from the support arm column/junction to the computer. See Table 3-2
• If you have one or more HDTVs in the operatory for viewing live microscope images, determine the
necessary HDMI cable length(s), starting from the location of your computer (Please consult with your
IT Department or your contractor for assistance).
• Purchase your HDMI cables from Global Surgical to ensure proper fit and image quality. See Table 3-2
• Install the HDMI cable runs from the microscope location to your computer location and as needed from
your computer location out to your HDTVs. If you have a cable run for monitors, mark the cable ends at
the computer location so that you will know what each one will be connected to later.
NOTICE
If you are running active HDMI cables the HDMI cables are directional. One end will typically
be marked with an indication such as “Source” which must be connected to the sending unit
and “TV” which must be connected to the receiving unit.