DS Camera Control Unit DS-U2
DS Camera Head DS-Fi1/DS-5M/DS-2Mv/DS-2MBW
DS Cooled Camera Head DS-Qi1Mc/DS-5Mc/DS-2MBWc/DS-Ri1
<Instructions>
(Ver.4.0)
M381E 07.12.NF.5
*M381EN05*
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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon products. This instruction manual has been prepared for users of the
DS Camera Control Unit DS-U2, DS Camera Head DS-Fi1/DS-5M/DS-2Mv/DS-2MBW, DS Cooled Camera
Head DS-Qi1Mc/DS-5Mc/DS-2MBWc/DS-Ri1. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully
before use.
• No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior written
permission from Nikon.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, errors or
inconsistencies may remain. If you note any points that are unclear or incorrect, please contact
your nearest Nikon representative.
• Some of the equipment described in this manual may not be included in the set you have
purchased.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, and Direct X are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
or other countries.
Pentium is registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States or other countries.
Other company and product names indicated in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
The “TM” and ® marks are not used for registered trademarks and trademarks in this instruction manual.
Warning and Caution Symbols Used in This Manual
Although this product is designed and manufactured to be completely safe during use, incorrect usage or
failure to follow the safety instructions provided may cause personal injury or property damage. To ensure
correct usage, read this manual carefully before using the product. Do not discard this manual and keep it
handy for easy reference.
Safety instructions in this manual are marked with the following symbols to highlight their importance. For
your safety, always follow the instructions marked with these symbols.
Symbol Detail
Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to serious injury or
death.
Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to injury or property
damage.
Warning
Caution
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1. Intended application of this product
Use this product only for photomicrography. Do not use this product for other purpose.
2. Do not repair nor disassemble.
The AC adapter for the DS-U2 contains a high-voltage power supply. Never attempt to disassemble or
repair the equipment by yourself; doing so may result in electric shock or equipment failure. Never attempt
to disassemble any part of the equipment unless instructed to do so in this manual. If you notice any
problems with the equipment, turn off the power and contact your nearest Nikon representative.
3. AC adapter
Use the specified AC adapter. Using a wrong adapter may result in fire or electric shock.
Refer to "3. DS AC adapter" in Chapter 9, Specifications for details.
4. Power cord
To prevent electric shock, be sure to turn off the power switch of the DS-U2 before attaching or detaching
the power cord.
For the DS-U2, use only the specified AC adapter and power cord.
The specifications of the power cord are shown below. Using a wrong power cord may result in fire or
other hazardous condition.
This product is classified as Class I protection against electric shock. Therefore, make sure that the power
supply is connected to an appropriate ground terminal (protective earth terminal). If you lose or damage
the power cord, contact your nearest Nikon representative.
• For regions where the power supply is 100 to 120 VAC
Attachable and detachable power cord set approved by the UL
3 conductor grounding Type SVT. No.18 AWG, 3m long maximum, rated at 125 VAC minimum
• For regions where the power supply is 220 to 240 VAC
Approved according to EU/EN standards,
3 conductor grounding Type H05VV-F, 3m long maximum, rated at 250 VAC minimum
5. Handling
• To prevent malfunctions or abnormal heating due to short circuits, do not wet this product and
others used with this product nor allow foreign matters to be intruded. If these products get wet, or
if foreign matter such as a piece of paper gets inside, immediately turn off the power switch of the
DS-U2 and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Then, contact your nearest Nikon
representative.
• To prevent fire or burn injury due to the breakage of a cable, do not excessively bend nor twist the
cables.
• To prevent fire due to heating, do not place a cloth or paper on the DS-U2 nor block the vent of the
DS-U2.
Warning
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1. Installation location
• Do not use this equipment in locations subject to high temperatures, high humidity, vibration, or
excessive amounts of dust. Doing so may result in fire or malfunction.
• Because the DS cooled camera is equipped with a cooling mechanism, it is slightly more susceptible
to condensation than typical electronic devices if used for extended periods in locations subject to
sudden temperature changes (from cold to hot or vice-versa) or high humidity.
Pay particular attention to the ambient humidity when using the DS cooled camera for extended
periods. After extended use, be sure to leave the camera off for a few hours before turning it on
again.
• When used for an extended period of time, the DS-U2 may become hot. Do not place the DS-U2
on a surface that cannot withstand heat (such as vinyl or plastic). Always install the equipment with
a surrounding clear area of 100 mm or more.
• Arrange a layout that allows easy removal of the power cord from the inlet of the AC adapter in the
event of an emergency.
2. Turn off the power before assembling the product or connecting /disconnecting cables.
To prevent failure or malfunction, be sure to turn off the power switch of the DS-U2 before assembling the
product or connecting/disconnecting a cable.
3. Connect only the devices specified to the connectors.
To prevent malfunction or damage, connect only the devices specified to the connectors on the DS-U2, or
the DS camera head.
4. Cautions on assembly, installation, and storage
• Always turn off the power switch before assembling the product, connecting or disconnecting
cables.
• Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers or hands in the equipment during installation.
• To prevent malfunction, handle the product carefully and do not subject it to a strong physical
shock or vibration.
• When installing the DS camera head to an optical device such as microscope, make sure that the
product or its cable is not interfered with the movable part of the optical device.
• If you are not using the equipment for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord from the
power outlet for safety.
• Store the product in a place with little vibration and dust.
• Do not store the product in a hot and humid place.
Caution
Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Before Use .................................................................................................................................. 1
1 Models of the DS Camera Head............................................................................................1
2 Components..........................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Peripheral Equipment.................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 3 Names of Parts and Their Functions........................................................................................... 5
1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-U2 ............................................................................................ 5
2 DS Camera Head.................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 4 Connecting and Installing the Equipment....................................................................................8
1 Connection Diagrams............................................................................................................8
2 Installing the DS-U2 ............................................................................................................10
3 Connection Methods ........................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 5 Microscope Setting ................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 6 Operation Method ..................................................................................................................... 17
1 Connecting a Camera Head................................................................................................ 17
2 Installing Application Software............................................................................................. 17
3 Installing the DS-U2 Device Driver ......................................................................................19
4 Operation ............................................................................................................................28
Chapter 7 Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 30
1 Cleaning the System ...........................................................................................................30
2 Storage................................................................................................................................ 30
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 31
1 Power Supply ...................................................................................................................... 31
2 Image Output to a PC Monitor ............................................................................................. 32
3 Camera Settings on the PC................................................................................................. 35
4 Microscope Control with the PC .......................................................................................... 36
5 Before Contacting Us ..........................................................................................................37
Chapter 9 Specifications............................................................................................................................38
1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-U2 .......................................................................................... 38
2 DS Camera Head................................................................................................................39
3 DS AC Adapter .................................................................................................................... 42
4 Overall Specifications.......................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 1 Before Use
1 Models of the DS Camera Head
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1
Before Use
1
Models of the DS Camera Head
Eight models of DS camera head are provided as follows. The features differ depending on the type you
have purchased. Check the type name indicated on the DS camera head before use.
• Features of each model
Model name of the
DS camera head
Image pixel
Cooling / Pixel-
shifting function
Body color
DS-Fi1 2/3 inch, color 5.24 megapixel ――― White
DS-5M 2/3 inch, color 5.24 megapixel ――― White
DS-2Mv 1/1.8 inch, color 2.11 megapixel ――― White
DS-2MBW 1/1.8 inch, monochrome 2.11 megapixel ――― White
DS-Qi1Mc 2/3 inch, monochrome 1.50 megapixel Applied / - Black
DS-5Mc 2/3 inch, color 5.24 megapixel Applied / - Black
DS-2MBWc 1/1.8 inch, monochrome 2.11 megapixel Applied / - Black
DS-Ri1 2/3 inch, color 1.50 megapixel Applied / Applied Black
Refer to "Specifications" in Chapter 9 for details of the features above.
Pixel-shifting is a high-resolution photographing function available by using software on PC
which is connected with USB cable.
Model name is indicated on the tripod mount or a place
near the camera cap attachment location.
Chapter 1 Before Use
2 Components
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2
Components
Check to see that all the items listed below are provided in the package.
If any items are missing, contact your nearest Nikon representative immediately.
1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-U2
6 Power cord
2 Vertical stand
7 Camera cable 3 m E229586
3 Instruction manual
8 DS Camera Head with a C mount cap
4 NIS-Elements freeware package (CD-ROM)
9 C mount adapter (option)
5 AC adapter
Chapter 2 Peripheral Equipment
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2
Peripheral Equipment
(1) Personal computer (PC)
The DS-U2 is connected to a PC via a USB2.0 interface. The DS-U2 can perform the following
operations via the NIS-Elements freeware on the PC.
1) Display the captured images on the PC monitor
2) Confirm/change the setting of the DS-U2 (such as photographing conditions)
Additionally, using the Nikon NIS-Elements software (option) enables display of the conditions,
control, and focus automatically of the Nikon ECLIPSE 80i/90i microscope via the DS-U2.
Contact your nearest Nikon representative for the NIS-Elements software. And, refer to the manual
provided with each software for details on control function.
The PC and PC monitor to be connected to the DS-U2 must meet the following system
requirements.
• PC unit
Item Requirement
Type Windows PC equipped with USB 2.0
CPU Equivalent to Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or higher
Core2 Duo E6700 (2.66GHz FSB1066MHz L2 4MB) or higher for DS-Ri1
Memory 1 GB or more
2 GB or more for DS-Ri1
Hard disc 100 MB of free hard disk space for installation; 300 MB of free disk space for
program execution
Video 1280 x 1024 pixels, High Color mode or better (True Color mode recommended)
OS Windows XP (Japanese/English)
Note) Use the Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2.
Other We recommend installing the Microsoft standard USB 2.0 device driver for the PC's
USB controller.
• PC monitor
Item Requirement
Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels, True Color mode, displayable monitor recommended
Nikon does not guarantee that the software will work on all the PCs that comply with the operating
environments described above. For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon
representative.
Chapter 2 Peripheral Equipment
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(2) USB cable
A USB cable is used to connect the DS-U2 to the PC. We recommend a USB 2.0-compatible
AB-type cable.
(3) C mount lens
A C mount lens is required to photograph subjects other than photomicrographs. Any lens that
meets the following conditions may be used:
• Protrudes no more than 10 mm from the mount surface into the camera.
Less than 5mm for DS-Ri1.
• The image circle of the DS-2Mv, DS-2MBW, and DS-2MBWc is 1/1.8", and the image circle
of the DS-Fi1, DS-Qi1Mc, DS-5M, DS-5Mc, and DS-Ri1 is 2/3". Use a lens for 1" or 2/3".
• When using diaphragm settings brighter than F2.8, you may observe slight light fall off
around the periphery.
(4) Nikon 80i/90i microscope
When using the Nikon 80i microscope equipped with a digital imaging head or the Nikon 90i
microscope, you can connect the DS-U2 to your microscope via the USB interface. The DS-U2
enables control of the microscope and display of microscope conditions using PC application
software. To connect the Nikon 80i/90i microscope to the DS-U2, use the USB cable provided with
the microscope.
The application software is sold separately.
* The Nikon 80i/90i microscope can be connected directly to a PC via the USB
interface. All available microscope operations except autofocus can be controlled
from the PC, and microscope settings can be checked from the PC monitor.
Chapter 3 Names of Parts and Their Functions
1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-U2
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Names of Parts and Their Functions
1
DS Camera Control Unit DS-U2
External appearance of the DS-U2
Ventilation hole (on the top):
For internal cooling
Ventilation hole (on the left):
For internal cooling
Chapter 3 Names of Parts and Their Functions
1 DS Camera Control Unit DS-U2
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Front of the DS-U2
Rear of the DS-U2
Connector cover
A
ttach this cover when the USB
host port and the external input port
are not used.
Power switch
This is a push switch.
Press it to turn on the power. Press again to release
it and turn off the power.
When the power is on, the Power indicator lights up.
Power indicato
r
When power is turned on, the indicator first flashes
green, and then turns to green.
When the indicator lights up in green, the DS-U2 is
ready for operation.
USB (H) connecto
r
Connect the Nikon 80i/90i
microscope.
External l/O connecto
r
When the DS-Qi1Mc or DS-Ri1 is connected, externally
triggered image capture is possible by supplying external
trigger signals from this port.
(Cannot be used unless DS-Qi1Mc or DS-Ri1 is connected.)
USB (D) connector
Connected to the PC via a USB cable to
exchange data.
Camera connecto
r
Connected to the DS camera head.
* Be sure to turn off power before connecting
or disconnecting the connector: otherwise,
the equipment malfunctions.
12 VDC lN connecto
r
Use the AC adapter provided.
Chapter 3 Names of Parts and Their Functions
2 DS Camera Head
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2
DS Camera Head
C mount cap
Protects the C mount
from dusts.
C mount
When taking microphotographs, mount the C
mount adapter here before connecting to the
microscope.
When taking other photographs, attach the C
mount lens here.
CAMERA OUT connecto
r
Tripod mount
Mounts the DS camera head on a tripod, etc.
Top
Bottom Rear
Chapter 4 Connecting and Installing the Equipment
1 Connection Diagrams
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DS camera head
DS-U2
Nikon 80i/90i microscope
USB cable
provided with the microscope
DS AC adapter
(Front)
USB 2.0 cable
DS
camera
AC
4
Connecting and Installing the
Equipment
1
Connection Diagrams
Schematic diagram
PC
Chapter 4 Connecting and Installing the Equipment
1 Connection Diagrams
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Nikon 80i/90i microscope
Trigger signal output device
(Can be connected only when DS-Qi1Mc or DS-Ri1
is used.)
DS AC adapter
DS camera head
DS camera cable
PC
USB 2.0 cable
Connectors
Front of the DS-U2
Rear of the DS-U2