Compact Scientific Digital Cameras
Chapter 4: Operation
Rev A, June 3, 2020
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Chapter 4
Operation
The Cooled sCMOS series cameras can be operated using the ThorCam Imaging Software. For more details on
using ThorCam please consult the ThorCam User Manual.
4.1.
Starting the Camera
With the camera software installed and the camera connected as instructed (Refer to Section 3.3), the Status LED
should light up solid Yellow, turning to solid Blue several seconds after power is applied. The table below details
the conditions represented by the status indicator.
Note 1
– The Status LED will be yellow momentarily at power up while the camera initializes.
If you are using the ThorCam Image Acquisition Software please refer to the ThorCam User Guide, which can be
accessed in the Documentation selection unde
r the Start menu / All Programs listing for Thorlabs’ products.
LED
If LED is Flashing
If LED is On
If LED is Off
Status
USB port cannot provide
sufficient power to the
camera
Blue
: Connected to
a USB 3.0 Port
Green
: Connected
to a USB 2.0 Port
Yellow
: Camera has
internal problem
1
Cyan
: TEC Power
Supply is not
connected or turned
on.
There is no USB
Connection providing
power to the camera
