Leica IC80 HD Manual
Table of Contents Leica IC80 HD Introduction Effective Displayed Section Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories 9 10 11 Installation Assembling the Camera Connecting to the Windows PC Limitations in PC Mode Using an Additional HDMI Monitor in PC Mode 13 14 15 16 Stand-alone Kit Application, Standard Delivery, Requirements Cables and Terminals Information about SD Memory Cards Capturing Images without a Computer Adjusting the White Balance Remote Control Remote Control: Changing the Batt
General Instructions Safety Concept Before using your Leica IC80 HD for the first time, please read the "Safety Concept" brochure included with your instrument. It contains additional information on handling and care. Leica IC80 HD Use in clean rooms The Leica IC80 HD can be used in clean rooms without any problems. Cleaning ϘϘ Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents, chemicals or techniques for cleaning. ϘϘ Never use chemicals to clean colored surfaces or accessories with rubberized parts.
Safety Concept The Leica IC80 HD is shipped with an interactive CD-ROM, where you can find all relevant user manuals. Keep it in a safe place, and readily accessible to the user. User manuals and updates are also available for you to download and print from our web site www.leica-microsystems.com.
Symbols Used Warning of a danger This symbol indicates especially important information that must be read and complied with. Failure to comply can cause the following: ϘϘ Hazards to persons! ϘϘ Instrument malfunctions and damage. Danger due to hot surface. This symbol warns against touching hot surfaces, such as light bulbs. Important information This symbol indicates additional information or explanations that are intended to provide clarity.
Safety Instructions Description The individual modules fulfill the highest requirements in terms of observation and documentation with the Leica IC80 HD. Intended use ϘϘ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure. Installation location ϘϘ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure. ϘϘ ϘϘ Non-intended use ϘϘ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure. ϘϘ The instruments and accessories described in this manual have been safety-tested and checked for possible hazards.
Safety Instructions (continued) Repairs, service work Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure. ϘϘ ϘϘ Only original Leica Microsystems spare parts may be used. ϘϘ Before opening the instruments, switch off the power and unplug the power cable. ϘϘ Touching the live electric circuit can cause injury. Transport ϘϘ For shipping or transporting the individual modules of the Leica IC80 HD, use the original packaging. ϘϘ Installation in third-party products ϘϘ Refer to the "Safety Concept" brochure.
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Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Leica IC80 HD Digital Camera Module by Leica Microsystems. The special design of the Leica IC80 HD makes it a universal, highly versatile tool for viewing microscopic specimens and capturing still images or even video. Real Full HD display The integrated HDMI output allows the microscope image to be output to a High-Definition (HD)-capable monitor, where the following resolutions are possible: ϘϘ 1920×1080i ("Full HD").
Effective Displayed Section Due to the sensor size in the camera, the live image and the final image capture do not show the same section that you see when looking through the eyepieces. Live image 1920×1080 (16:9) Using the optional graticule The optional graticule can be inserted into the eyepiece and shows the section of the live or captured image.
Standard Delivery and Optional Accessories Standard equipment The standard delivery of the Leica IC80 HD includes the following: Optional stand-alone kit The optional stand-alone kit provides everything you need to operate the Leica IC80 HD even without a computer. It contains: ϘϘ Leica IC80 HD camera ϘϘ "Leica Application Suite" software DVD ϘϘ Power pack ϘϘ USB cable for the connection to the computer.
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Assembling the Camera The Leica IC80 HD is installed between the microscope stand and tube. Assembly 1. Loosen the locking screw on the optics carrier. 3. Tighten the locking screw carefully without applying too much force. 2 4. Install the tube on the Leica IC80 HD as described in the manual for your stereomicroscope. The Leica IC80 HD is compatible with all Leica M series stereomicroscopes.
Connecting to the Windows PC For instructions on installing and using the software for PC mode, refer to the DVD provided with the IC80 HD. Installation and connection 1. Place the DVD provided into the computer's disk drive and follow the instructions for installing the software. Eyepieces have a fixed, circular field of view. However, the image sensor of the Leica IC80 HD is rectangular.
Limitations in PC Mode Aspect ratio If the Leica IC80 HD is connected to a computer, images are always output in 4:3 aspect ratio – even if a 16:9 monitor or television is connected via HDMI. The image is necessarily compressed on such a device. Remote control If you have equipped the Leica IC80 HD with the stand-alone kit and still connect the camera to the computer, the remote control will not work. The menus of the camera are also no longer displayed on the monitor.
Using an Additional HDMI Monitor in PC Mode Connecting the HDMI monitor 1. Connect the HDMI cable provided to the Leica IC80 HD. In PC mode, the camera image is always shown in the preview window of Leica Application Suite. In addition, another computer monitor or television can be connected via the HDMI interface. 2. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI tele vision or monitor. The image cannot be output via both the HDMI and analog ports simultaneously. The HDMI port always has priority.
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Application, Standard Delivery, Requirements Intended use The stand-alone kit for the Leica IC80 HD extends the possibilities of the camera so that it can be used even without a computer. The remote control provided enables access to the menus of the camera, so that a computer is no longer required for brightness, white balance and other settings. Because the camera is no longer connected to the computer, the power pack must be used for the power supply.
Cables and Terminals The stand-alone kit is designed for the use of HDMI-capable monitors and televisions. We urgently recommend not using a DVI adapter, as otherwise proper function can no longer be guaranteed! Cables 1. Connect the Leica IC80 HD to a suitable power socket using the power pack. 2. Connect the narrow end of the HDMI cable provided using the camera. If there is a simultaneous analog connection, only the HDMI signal is output.
Information about SD Memory Cards Be absolutely certain to read the following instructions about formatting and handling the memory card provided in order to prevent malfunctions during image acquisition. File system and formatting So that the SD card works correctly and is detected by the Leica IC80 HD, it has to use the "FAT" file system. Most memory cards are factoryformatted with FAT so that they can be used immediately. An SD card cannot be formatted in the Leica IC80 HD.
Capturing Images without a Computer Before capturing the image, ensure that enough memory is available on the SD card and that write protection has not been activated. If the SD memory card is full or protected, the LED of the Leica IC80 HD remains red, and you cannot acquire any more images. Capturing images 1. Focus on the specimen. 2. Insert the SD memory card into the slot on the side of the camera until you hear it click into position. 3.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance ensures that the specimen is shown in neutral colors. We recommend carrying out a new white balance adjustment whenever you change the illumination type or color temperature. This is particularly necessary if you are working with halogen light that can be switched from yellow (low intensity) to blue (high intensity). Manual white balance The manual white balance is described on page 29. ϘϘ Automatic White Balance 1.
Remote control The remote control does not work if the camera is connected to a computer. For triggering the camera, the optional footswitch can be used instead of the remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Remote Control: Changing the Battery Checking the battery If you are not sure whether the remote control is working correctly, test the function as follows: 1. Switch on the microscope and monitor so that you see the live image on the monitor. Because the chip of the camera also responds to the infrared range, you can see the LED at the top of the remote control light up. If this is not the case, the battery probably needs to be changed. 2.
Analog Video Display without a Computer The image cannot be output via both the HDMI and analog ports simultaneously. The HDMI port always has priority. To output the image via the analog port, you have to remove the HDMI cable from the camera. 2. Plug the video cable into the "Video" port on the rear side of the Leica IC80 HD and the other end into the analog port of the device (projector, monitor, recorder etc.). 1.
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Calling up the Camera Menu The remote control does not work if the Leica IC80 HD is connected to a computer. The menus of the camera are also no longer displayed on the monitor. In this case unplug the USB cable from the camera and press the black button on the camera for about 5 seconds until the message "Standalone mode" appears on the attached analog or HD screen. Opening and closing the camera menu 1. Point the remote control towards the camera. 2.
COLOR (Automatic White Balance) Color Set white Bal Press OK Enabling automatic white balance 1. Press the ▤ button on the remote control. exposure WB Mode Manual 2. Call up the "COLOR" entry. Resolution Red level 3. Set the value for "WB MODE" to "AUTO". setup cam Blue level Setup User Black level 4. Press the ▤ button to exit the menu. Main menu Submenu The values for "RED" and "BLUE" cannot be adjusted if the "WB MODE" setting is set to "AUTO".
COLOR (Manual White Balance) Adjusting the white balance manually (recommended) 1. Place the gray chart under the microscope so that the entire field of view is filled in. Color Set white Bal Press OK exposure WB Mode Manual Resolution Red level 2. Press the ▤ button on the remote control. setup cam Blue level 3. Call up the "COLOR" entry. Setup User black level 4. Select the "SET WHITE BAL" menu item and press the "OK" button. Main menu 4.
EXPOSURE Manual Manual exposure 1. Press the ▤ button on the remote control. Color Exp Mode exposure exposure 2. Call up the command for manual exposure (see diagram at the left). Resolution Gain 3. Set the value for "EXP MODE" to "MANUAL". setup cam Brightness Setup User gamma Main menu 4. Correct the values for "EXPOSURE", "GAIN" and "GAMMA" until you obtain the desired results for the image. Submenu Automatic exposure 1. Press the ▤ button on the remote control.
RESOLUTION Color Live RES 1280x1080 exposure IMG RES 2048x1536 Resolution MOVIE RES 720x480 setup cam Quality high Setup User Sharpness high Main menu IMG RES (resolution of the captured image) Defines the resolution of the captured image if the Leica IC80 HD is not connected to a computer. The following resolutions are available: 640×480, 1024×768, 1600×1200 and 2048×1536.
SETUP CAM (Camera Settings) Color SET DATE TIME PRESS OK exposure RESET CAMERA PRESS OK Resolution UPDATE eprom PRESS OK setup cam CAM LOGO PRESS OK Setup User CAM MODE PC-MODE Main menu RESET CAMERA This command resets the camera to the factory settings. All user information (such as white balance, resolution etc.) is reset. UPDATE EPROM (firmware update) Allows you to update the firmware via the SD card. Refer to the manual you received along with the firmware file.
SETUP USER (User-defined Settings) Color SET ILLUM MODE ILLUM-1 exposure SET MENUCOLOR LEICA/LAS Resolution SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH setup cam SHOW CAPTURE 2 SEC Setup User SHOW MENU 15 SEC Main menu SET MENUCOLOR Currently, two color schemes are available for the menu guidance. Additional colors may be provided in the future via a firmware update. SET LANGUAGE Currently, only English is available as the language for the menu guidance.
Predefined Illumination Scenarios The Leica IC80 HD is supplied with various illumination modes that cover a wide spectrum of possible situations. Changing the illumination mode 1. Press the black button on the Leica IC80 HD to display the current illumination mode on the monitor or television. 2. Press the button again to switch to the next illumination mode. 3. Press the red image capture button or wait until the menu no longer appears.
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Care and Maintenance General For good optical results, it is important to keep optical components clean. ϘϘ ϘϘ ϘϘ ϘϘ Always cover the microscope and the Leica IC80 HD with the dust cover included in the delivery when the instrument is not in use. If an optical surface is very dirty or dusty, flush it using a syringe or clean it using a camelhair brush before attempting to wipe it off.
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Leica IC80 HD IC80 HD Digital Camera Weight 700 g (camera only) ϘϘ Exposure time 2 msec. – 2 sec. ϘϘ Live image on computer screen up to 25 fps (1024×768 pixels) ▉▉ Full-screen image capture 2048 × 1536 pixels, 3.1 megapixels ϘϘ Sensor size: 6.55 mm × 4.92 mm ϘϘ Pixel size: 3.2μm × 3.
Leica IC80 HD (continued) Power supply voltage and frequency Input: 5 V DC/500mA ϘϘ When using the stand-alone kit: 85-265 V AC, 50/60 Hz ϘϘ Input power = 10W ϘϘ Power consumption 4 W ϘϘ Ambient conditions ϘϘ Elevation up to 2000 m ϘϘ For use in enclosed rooms only ϘϘ Temperature 5 °C to 40 °C ϘϘ Installation category II (overvoltage category) ϘϘ Pollution degree 2 ϘϘ Maximum humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C; linear decrease to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C.
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