VWR VisiCamB5 User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version: 1.0
Issued: 07, 02, 2020
Model European Catalogue Number
VisiCamB5 630-2957
VisiCamP6 630-2958
OPTKC-P20CC 630-2959
OPTKC-PF 630-2960
VWR
USB cameras
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Legal Address of Manufacturer
Country of origin: ITALY
Europe
VWR International bvba
Researchpark Haasrode 2020
Geldenaaksebaan 464
B-3001 Leuven
+ 32 16 385011
http://be.vwr.com
1. Warning 3
2. Safety Information 3
3. Package Contents 3
4. Unpacking 4
5. Intended use 4
6. Symbols and conventions 4
7. Overview 4
7.1 VisiCamB5 4
7.2 VisiCamP6 / OPTKC-PF 5
7.3 OPTKC-P20CC 5
8. Camera Installation and Settings 6
8.1 Assembling on microscope 6
8.1.1 Connection to trinocular port using focusable “C” mount adapter 6
8.1.2 Connection to trinocular port using projection lens 6
8.1.3 Connection to binocular or monocular head 7
8.2 Parfocality adjustment 8
8.2.1 Using a biological microscope 8
8.2.2 Using a stereomicroscope with “C” mount adapter 8
8.2.3 Using a stereomicroscope with projection lens 9
8.3 Connecting camera to PC 9
8.3.1 Only for cooled versions 9
8.4 Use of drainage tube (cooled versions) 10
9. Use of camera 10
10. Micrometric Slide VWR005 11
11. Repair and maintenance 12
12. Technical service 12
13. Warranty 12
14. Compliance with local laws and regulations 12
Disposal 13
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1. Warning
This device is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of maintenance.
It is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily use.
We remind you that this manual contains important information on safety and maintenance, and that it must
therefore be made accessible to the instrument users.
We decline any responsibility deriving from incorrect instrument use uses that does not comply with this manual
2. Safety Information
Avoiding Electrical Shock
Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches with the opera-
tion voltage of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in o-position.
Users should observe all safety regulations of the region. The equipment has acquired the CE safety label. How-
ever, users do have full responsibility to use this equipment safely.
Please follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe operation of the unit.
3. Package Contents
VisiCamB5
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Camera 1
USB2.0 cable 1
0,5X projection lens 1
Reduction ring 30 mm 1
Reduction ring 30.5 mm 1
Micrometric slide 1
VisiCamP6 / OPTKC-PF
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Camera 1
USB3.0 cable 1
Micrometric slide 1
OPTKC-P20CC
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
Camera 1
USB3.0 cable 1
Draining tube 1
Power supply 1
Schuko power cord 1
UK power cord 1
Swiss power cord 1
Micrometric slide 1
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4. Unpacking
The camera is housed in a moulded Styrofoam container. Remove the tape from the edge of the container and
lift the top half of the container. Take some care to avoid that the optical items fall out and get damaged.
5. Intended use
For research use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.
6. Symbols and conventions
The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the symbols that are used in this manual.
CAUTION
This symbol Indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution
7. Overview
7.1 VisiCamB5
USB 2.0
CABLE SOCKET
“C” MOUNT
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7.2 VisiCamP6 / OPTKC-PF
7.3 OPTKC-P20CC
USB 3.0 CABLE SOCKET
(BACK OF THE CAMERA)
“C” MOUNT
EXTERNAL POWER
SUPPLY SOCKET
USB2.0
CABLE SOCKET
USB3.0
CABLE SOCKET
OPERATION LED
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8. Camera Installation and Settings
FFig. 1ig. 1
FFig. 2ig. 2
FFig. 3ig. 3
FFig. 4ig. 4
8.1 Assembling on microscope
8.1.1 Connection to trinocular port using focusable “C” mount adapter
1. Remove the dust cover from camera and from “C”
mount adapter.
2. Screw the “C” mount adapter to the camera’s
thread. (Fig. 1)
3. Loosen the clamping screw on the trinocular port
of the microscope, remove the dust cover and
install the camera ”C” mount unit previously as-
sembled. (Fig. 2)
4. Tighten the clamping screw rmly. (Fig. 3)
8.1.2 Connection to trinocular port using projection lens
1. Remove the dust cover from camera and from
projection lens.
2. Screw the projection lens to the camera’s thread.
(Fig. 4)
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• Installing on biological microscopes
3. Insert the nal part of the projection lens into the
empty hole of the photo tube. (Fig. 5)
• Installing on stereomicroscopes
4. Insert the nal part of the projection lens into the
empty hole of the photo tube. (Fig. 6)
FFig. 5ig. 5
FFig. 6ig. 6
8.1.3 Connection to binocular or monocular head
• Any monocular or binocular microscope / ster-
eomicroscope.
1. Remove the dust cover from camera and from
projection lens.
2. Screw the projection lens to the camera’s thread.
(Fig. 7)
3. Remove one eyepiece from the observation head.
(Fig. 8)
FFig. 8ig. 8
FFig. 7ig. 7
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4. Insert the nal part of the projection lens into the
empty eyepiece sleeve. (Fig. 9)
5. In case of eyepiece sleeve with diameter 30 or
30.5 mm use the adapter rings. (Fig. 10)
8.2 Parfocality adjustment
In order to have the same focus when observing the
specimen through the eyepieces and on the screen/
monitor, please check that the microscope is properly
installed and follow the instructions below.
8.2.1 Using a biological microscope
1. Use a low power objective and focus the speci-
men.
2. Switch to the highest dry objective available on
the microscope (40x or 60x) and focus the speci-
men again.
3. Turn on the live-view on the camera, without
changing the focus on the microscope.
4. While observing the image on the screen/monitor,
adjust the focus by turning the knurled knob on
the C-mount adapter. (Fig. 11)
FFig. 9ig. 9
FFig. 10ig. 10
8.2.2 Using a stereomicroscope with “C” mount adapter
1. Use a low power magnication and focus the
specimen.
2. Reach the highest magnication available us-
ing the zoom knob and then focus the specimen
again.
3. Turn on the live-view on the camera, without
changing the focus on the microscope.
4. While observing the image on the screen/monitor,
adjust the focus by turning the knurled knob on
the C-mount adapter. (Fig. 11)
FFig. 11ig. 11
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8.2.3 Using a stereomicroscope with projection lens
1. Use a low power magnication and focus the
specimen.
2. Reach the highest magnication available us-
ing the zoom knob and then focus the specimen
again.
3. Turn on the live-view on the camera, without
changing the focus on the microscope.
4. While observing the image on the screen/monitor,
unscrew the xing knob ① of the trinocular port
(Fig. 12) and move up or down the movable part
of the adapter ② until the focus is achieved on
the camera. (Fig. 13)
5. Lock the xing knob ①. (Fig. 12)
The proper parfocality adjustment is obtained when
the same focus is reached while looking into the eye-
pieces and on the screen/monitor.
8.3 Connecting camera to PC
1. Connect one terminal of the USB cable to the
camera connector and the other terminal to a
USB port on the computer. (Fig. 14)
• NOTE: USB3.0 cameras can be connected to a
USB2.0 port. The camera will operate normally,
with some limitations due to improper power sup-
ply to the camera.
• The SW in any case will warn that the USB3.0
camera works in 2.0 mode indicating next to the
camera name “(USB2.0)”
8.3.1 Only for cooled versions
Connect the supplied power adapter to the connec-
tor ①to power the camera cooling system. (Fig. 15)
FFig. 12ig. 12
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②
FFig. 13ig. 13
FFig. 14ig. 14
USB2.0 USB3.0
FFig. 15ig. 15
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8.4 Use of drainage tube (cooled versions)
• NOTE: Use the drainage tube only when strict-
ly necessary.
Cooled cameras sometimes create condensation in-
side the camera body during normal use.
This condensation may interfere with the correct cre-
ation of the image on the sensor.
To remove any condensation, act as follows.
1. Disconnect all cables from the camera (power
supply and USB).
2. Using a at screwdriver, unscrew the screw ①on
the left side of the camera. (Fig. 16)
3. Immediately screw the drainage tube ②into the
empty hole. (Fig. 17)
• If the camera is connected to a USB cable or
power supply during this operation, there is
a risk that the electrostatic charge will attract
dirt and dust that will settle on the sensor.
• Periodically empty the drainage tube repeating in
reverse order the operations described above.
FFig. 16ig. 16
①
FFig. 17ig. 17
②
9. Use of camera
The camera is driven by the software PROVIEW.
You have to run the setup.exe le for the software installation.
At the end of the installation it is possible to start the software.
• NOTE: no driver installation is required for the cameras. The software setup procedure automatically
installs all the needed drivers for the correct operation of the camera.
The software’s User Manual is available in PDF format within the application itself and can be opened using the
“F1” function key.
You must have Acrobat Reader installed to view the manual.
The manual contains all the operating instructions for using the camera and for the various functions of the soft-
ware.
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