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Micropublisher 6
TM
User Manual
This chapter will detail the proper installation of your MicroPublisher 6 camera. In order to install and use the camera, the
following items are required:
• MicroPublisher 6 camera (supplied)
• USB 3.0 data cable (supplied)
• 7.5V DC, 2.5A power supply (supplied)
• USB PVCAM Driver “installer” (supplied and also available on the Teledyne QImaging website)
• 110V/220V power connection
• A PVCAM compatible imaging application, such as Ocular (optional)
• A PC that meets host computer requirements
Optional items that are included with your MicroPublisher 6 camera:
• Trigger cable
Host Computer Requirements
The host computer for your MicroPublisher 6 camera must include:
• Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating system (64 bits)
Refer to the Teledyne QImaging website for the latest list of minimum computer recommendations
• 2.0 GHz or faster Intel processor: either Xeon or Core i5
• 4+ GB RAM
• 250+ GB serial ATA (SATA) HDD and/or >64 GB solid state drive (SDD) for high-speed imaging and storage
• 256+ MB slot-based ATI/NVIDIA video graphics card (i.e., not an “onboard/integrated graphics” adapter)
• USB port or Internet access to install the driver
• 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: https://www.qimaging.com/faq
NOTE: The MicroPublisher 6 camera will also operate from a USB2 port by reducing the maximum readout speed from
50MHz to 17.5 MHz, impacting achievable frame rates.
Chapter 2 – Installation
