Leica ICC50 HD User Manual

Leica ICC50 HD
Manual

Contents

The Leica ICC50 HD

Introduction 9
The basics 10
The basics (cont.) 11
Leica ICC50 HD: Overview 12
Unpacking 14

Get Ready!

Preparation for Use 16

Get Set!

Connection and Operation for Imaging using a Computer 19
Limitations in PC Mode 20
Using an Additional HDMI Monitor in PC Mode 21
Capturing Images without a computer 22
Capturing Images without a computer (cont.) 23
How to handle SD memory cards 24
Using High Definition Video without a computer 25
Setting a new white balance for the ICC50 HD 26

The Camera Menu

Optional remote control 28
Viewing images and movies with the optional remote control 29
Calling up the Camera Menu 30
COLOR (Automatic White Balance) 31
COLOR (Manual White Balance) 32
EXPOSURE 33
RESOLUTION 34
SETUP CAM (Camera Settings) 35
SETUP USER (User-defined Settings) 36
Predefined Illumination Scenarios 37

Go!

Ready! Set! Go! 39

Care and Cleaning

Care and Cleaning 41

Specications

Leica ICC50 HD camera module 43

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General Instructions

Safety concept

Before using your Leica ICC50 HD camera for
the first time, please read the "Safety concept"
brochure included with your instrument. It
contains additional information about handling
and care.

Use in clean rooms

The Leica ICC50 HD camera can be used in clean
rooms without any problems.

Cleaning

Ϙ Do not use any unsuitable cleaning agents,

chemicals or techniques for cleaning.

Ϙ Never use chemicals to clean colored

surfaces or accessories with rubberized
parts. This could damage the surfaces,
and specimens could be contaminated by
abraded particles.

Ϙ In most cases, we can provide special solu-

tions on request. Some products can be
modified, and we can offer other accesso­ries for use in clean rooms.

Servicing

Ϙ Repairs may only be carried out by Leica

Microsystems-trained service technicians.
Only original Leica Microsystems spare
parts may be used.

Responsibilities of person in charge of
instrument

Ϙ Ensure that the Leica ICC50 HD is operated,

maintained and repaired by authorized and
trained personnel only.

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Safety concept

The Leica ICC50 HD camera include an interac­tive CD-ROM with 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 at www.leica-microsystems.com.

This operating manual describes the special
functions of the individual modules of the Leica
DM microscopy series and contains important
instructions for their operational safety, main­tenance, and accessories.

The "Safety concept" booklet contains addi­tional safety information regarding the service
work, requirements and the handling of the
microscope, accessories and electrical accesso­ries as well as general safety instructions.

You can combine individual system articles
with articles from external suppliers (e.g. cold
light sources, etc.). Please read the user manual
and the safety requirements of the supplier.

Before installing, operating or using the instru­ments, read the user manuals listed above. In
particular, please observe all safety instructions.

To maintain the unit in its original condition
and to ensure safe operation, the user must
follow the instructions and warnings contained
in these user manuals.

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Symbols used

Warning of a danger

This symbol indicates especially impor-

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tant information that must be read and
complied with. Failure to comply can cause the
following:

Ϙ Hazards to personnel

Ϙ Functional disturbances or damaged

instruments

Warning of hazardous electrical voltage

This symbol indicates especially impor-

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tant information that, if not observed,

can cause the following:

Ϙ Hazards to personnel

Ϙ Functional disturbances or damaged

instruments.

Danger due to hot surface

This symbol warns against touching hot

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surfaces, e.g. those of light bulbs.

Important information

This symbol indicates additional infor-

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mation or explanations that intend to

provide clarity.

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Safety regulations

Description

The individual modules fulfill the highest
requirements for observation and documenta­tion of the Leica ICC50 HD camera.

Designated use

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

Non-intended use

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

The devices and accessories described in this
operating manual have been tested for safety
and potential hazards. The responsible Leica
affiliate must be consulted whenever the device
is altered, modified or used in conjunction with
non-Leica components that are outside of the
scope of this manual.

Unauthorized alterations to the instrument or
noncompliant use shall void all rights to any
warranty claims!

Location of use

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

Ϙ Set up the electrical components at least

10 cm from walls and combustible objects.

Ϙ Avoid large temperature fluctuations,

direct sunlight and vibrations. These condi­tions can distort measurements and micro­graphic images.

Ϙ In warm and warm-damp climatic zones,

the individual components require special
care in order to prevent the build up of
fungus.

Requirements for the owner/operator

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

Ensure that:

Ϙ The Leica ICC50 HD camera is operated,

maintained and repaired by authorized and
trained personnel only.

Ϙ All operators have read, understood and

observe this user manual, and particularly
the safety instructions.

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Safety regulations (continued)

Repair, service work

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

Ϙ Only original Leica Microsystems spare

parts may be used.

Ϙ Before opening the instruments, switch off

the power and unplug the power cable.

Ϙ Touching the live circuit can cause injury.

Transport

Ϙ Use the original packaging for shipping or

transporting the individual modules of the
Leica ICC50 HD camera.

Ϙ In order to prevent damage from vibrations,

disassemble all moving parts that (accord­ing to the user manual) can be assembled
and disassembled by the customer and
pack them separately.

Installation in third-party products

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

Disposal

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

Legal regulations

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

EC Declaration of Conformity

Ϙ See "Safety concept" booklet

Health risks

Workplaces equipped with microscopes facili­tate and improve the viewing task, but they
also impose high demands on the eyes and
holding muscles of the user. Depending on the
duration of uninterrupted work, asthenopia
and musculoskeletal problems may occur. For
this reason, appropriate measures for reduction
of the workload must be taken:

Ϙ Optimal arrangement of workplace, work

assignments and work flow (changing tasks
frequently).

Ϙ Thorough training of the personnel, giving

consideration to ergonomic and organiza­tional aspects.

The ergonomic design and construction of the
Leica DM microscopy series are intended to
reduce the exertion of the user to a minimum.

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The Leica ICC50 HD

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Leica ICC50
HD Digital Camera Module by Leica Microsys­tems. The special design of the Leica ICC50 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:

Ϙ 1920×1080i ("Full HD"). This resolution

provides the best possible imaging perfor­mance on a Full HD-capable television.

Ϙ 1280×720p ("HD ready"). This resolution is

suitable for display on televisions labeled
"HD ready".

Leica Application Suite

Along with your Leica ICC50 HD, you also obtain
the "Leica Application Suite EZ" software (LAS
Core on request). It allows additional scenarios
to be implemented in which the television and
monitor can even be used together. Thus you
are ideally prepared for every situation: work at
the computer, presentations, training sessions,
trade show appearances, material testing and
more.

User-friendly even in the smallest detail

Like every digital camera, the Leica ICC50 HD
reacts differently to different light sources.
However, the white balance is factory set to
match the Leica LED illuminators. This means
that if you use a Leica LED illuminator, you auto­matically obtain the best results!

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The basics

Your Leica HD camera has many possibili-

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ties for various applications and condi­tions of use. Below are some basic concepts to
help you get the most performance for your
application.

High Definition

High Definition – 1920 × 1080 resolution with­out any scaling. (An HD wide screen display is
required.)

HD Mode – For use without a computer

Ϙ The camera always powers up in HD mode.

Ϙ The camera provides an HD image directly

to an HD display via the HDMI cable. This
image is in a wide screen 16:9 format.

Ϙ Images can be captured directly onto an SD

card.

Ϙ The optional remote control is usable in HD

mode for fine tuning the image, remote
SD card capture, capturing of movie clips,
viewing a gallery of images which are on
the SD card,etc.

Power

Power can be provided to the camera in the
following ways:

Ϙ via the USB cable from a computer

Ϙ via the optional USB power supply

Ϙ a computer will not see the camera when

the camera is in HD mode.

If you would like to switch to PC mode,

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then launch the Leica imaging software
or press the Black Multipurpose button for 5
seconds.

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The basics (cont.)

PC Mode – For use with Leica Imaging
Software

Ϙ Upon launching the Leica Imaging soft-

ware, the camera will switch to PC mode
if previously in HD mode or remain in PC
mode if previously in PC mode.

Ϙ The camera provides a selection of image

resolutions (up to 3 megapixels) to the
Computer for use with Leica imaging soft­ware. The images are in a 4:3 format.

Ϙ In addition to a computer display, the live

image can also be seen via the HDMI cable
on an HD display, but the 4:3 image will be
stretched to fit the 16:9 format and appear
distorted. If you have the ability to change
your display setting to 4:3, you should do
so but note the resolution is not the same
as in HD mode.

Ϙ Images are captured to a folder which you

decide via the software.

Ϙ The optional remote is not functional when

the camera is in PC mode except for the “i”
button which shows camera information
on the image provided by the HDMI cable.

Ϙ Stand alone SD card capture is not possible

when the camera is in PC mode.

Ϙ Power is provided to the camera via the

USB cable from the computer.

Ϙ If you would like to switch to HD mode,

then close the Leica Imaging Software and
once again power up the camera.

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Leica ICC50 HD: Overview

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1. Black Multipurpose button: Press for

3. LED status indicator:

1 second – page through illumination
settings. Press for 5 seconds – change
mode between HD mode and PC Mode

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2. Red Multipurpose button (only active in HD
mode):

Ϙ Green means power is on and ready for

image capture.

Ϙ Red means power is on but not ready for

image capture (ie: no SD card, SD card full,
Software not launched when in PC mode)

Ϙ Press for one second to capture image onto

SD Card.

Ϙ Press for 5 seconds to set white balance

(wait for beep).

Ϙ Press for 10 seconds to reset camera to

Ϙ Yellow means initializing. Orange means

camera failure (restart or call for service).

4. SD card Slot: Accepts SD card for stand­alone image capture.

factory settings (wait for second beep).

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Leica ICC50 HD: Overview (cont.)

1. Power Supply Socket: Not used at this time.

2. Service Button: To be used by Authorized

3. HDMI socket: For connecting the provided

4. USB socket: For connecting a computer for

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Front

Infrared Window: Receives the signal from the
optional remote control.

Service Personnel.

HDMI cable

Power or for using in PC Mode. For connect­ing a USB power supply for HD Mode

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Unpacking

Please do not discard any of the packing

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materials. They should be used for safely
storing and transporting the instrument should
the need arise.

The contents include the camera module, CD with
imaging software, SD Card, HDMI and USB cable.

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If you ordered the Optional USB Power Supply
for operating the Leica ICC50 HD without a
computer, you have also received a power supply.

If you ordered the handheld remote, you received
the remote and the battery CR2025.