UVP BioChemi 500 Camera User Manual

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Chemi 410 and BioChemi 500 Camera

Installation and User Instructions

UVP, LLC

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Chemi 410 and BioChemi 500 Cameras 2

Introduction

The high sensitivity, cooled CCD Chemi 410 and BioChemi 500 Cameras are designed for use with UVP’s
BioSpectrum and EC3 Imaging Systems. The instruction manual covers assembly of the camera on the darkroom,
installation of software and use of the camera.

Refer to the system (manual for additional system information and the VisionWorksLS Software Manual or Help Files for
software information.

Components

Camera Kits

The cameras use an Interline Transfer CCD with the following specifications:

Specifications BioChemi 500 Camera Chemi 410 Camera

Type Interline Transfer CCD, Interline Transfer CCD,

Monochrome Monochrome
Resolution 2048 x 2048 1600 x 1200
Megapixels 4.2 2.0
Bit Depth 16-bit 16-bit
Quantum Efficiency 55% at peak 56% at peak

50% at 425nm 50% at 425nm
Cooling -28˚ C Absolute -28˚ C Absolute
Binning Yes Yes
PC Interface USB 2.0 USB 2.0

The camera/lens kit components and camera bracket are assembled at the UVP factory. Refer to the packing list.

Installation

The camera is controlled by VisionWorksLS software. Refer to your darkroom manual for additional system information
and the VisionWorksLS Software Manual (pdf file on the VisionWorksLS CD) or Help Files for software information.

BioChemi 500 and Chemi 410 Camera Kit with Motorized Fixed Lens

Installing on the BioSpectrum Imaging System

The photograph shows parts required for assembly of the camera kit with the automated/motorized fixed lens onto the
BioSpectrum Imaging System.

NOTE: Some components are preassembled at the UVP factory.

Chemi 410 and BioChemi 500 Cameras 3

1. Camera USB cable

2. Camera and lens

3. Base mount

4. Bracket

5. Knob

6. Camera cover

7. Lens control box

8. Thumb Nuts

1 2 3 4 5

6

7 8 5

Set up the darkroom and unplug all components from the power outlet. Refer to the BioSpectrum Imaging

System Manual for more information.

The base mount (3) is preassembled and attached to the BioSpectrum darkroom at the UVP factory. If not,

secure the base mount to the darkroom with the long screws provided.
Attach the camera bracket (4) to the base with the thumb nuts (8).
The camera and lens (2) should be preassembled at the factory. Place the camera/lens assembly over the base

mount and secure the camera to the bracket (4) with the knob (5).

Note: When positioning the BioChemi 500 camera, make sure that the cables are extending to the left of the
camera when viewed from the front of the BioSpectrum darkroom. If this is not the case your image may
display an incorrect orientation.

Connect the camera power supply to the camera well at the top of the darkroom. If upgrading the system, plug

the power supply into the wall outlet.
Once the software is installed, connect the camera USB cable to the camera and then into an available port on

the computer.