UVP BioChemi 500 Camera User Manual

Ultra-Violet Products Ltd.

Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate,

Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK

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Chemi 410 and BioChemi 500 Camera

Installation and User Instructions

UVP, LLC

2066 W. 11th Street
Upland, CA 91786
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.uvp.com

81-0269-01 Rev. E

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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.

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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.

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Install the VisionWorksLS software to run the

camera if not already installed. Refer to the PDF
VisionWorksLS software manual on the Support
CD or use the Help Files embedded in the
software for more information.

Connect the motorized lens (showing the

motorized fixed lens in the photograph):

Connect the Power Cable to the Power

Supply

Connect the Power Cable to an electrical

outlet

Connect the USB cable to an available port

on the computer.

UVP Lens Controller
(pictured without
camera and lens)

Power Cable

Control Box

Power Supply

USB cable

Chemi 410 Camera Kit with Motorized Zoom Lens

Installing on the BioSpectrum Imaging System

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

NOTE: Some components are preassembled at the UVP factory.

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1. Camera USB cable

2. Chemi 410 Camera

3. Base mount

4. Bracket

5. Knob

6. Step-up ring

7. Auto zoom lens

8. Magnifier

9. Diopter

10. Screws and thumb nuts

11. Power cord

12. Camera power supply

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

9

10

11

12

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 on top of the BioSpectrum at the UVP factory. If not, secure the base mount

to the darkroom with the long screws (10).
Attach the camera bracket (4) to the base with the thumb nuts (10).
The camera (2) should be preassembled with the motorized zoom lens (7), step-up ring (6) and the diopter (9)

and magnifier (8). Place the camera/lens assembly over the base mount and secure the camera to the bracket (4)

with the knob (5).
Connect the camera power supply from the BioSpectrum’s camera well to the camera. Locate the cable

extending from the top of BioSpectrum darkroom. If upgrading the system, plug the power supply into the wall

outlet.
Install the VisionWorksLS software to run the camera if not already installed. Refer to the PDF VisionWorksLS

software manual on the Support CD or use the Help Files embedded in the software for more information.
Once the software is installed, connect the camera’s USB cable to the camera and then into an available port on

the computer.
Connect the cable from the motorized zoom lens to the back of the BioSpectrum darkroom.

Refer to the BioSpectrum Imaging System manual for additional system assembly and user instructions.

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1. USB cable

2. Chemi 410 Camera

3. Base mount and gasket

4. Bracket

5. Knobs

6. Step-up ring

7. Manual Lens

8. Magnifier

9. Diopter

10. Thumb nuts

11. Power cord

12. Camera power supply

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11

12

Chemi 410 Camera Kit with Manual Lens

Installing on the EC3 Imaging System

The photograph shows parts required for assembly of the camera kit with the manual zoom lens onto the EC3 Imaging
System.

Set up the Darkroom and unplug all components from the power outlet. Refer to the EC3 Imaging System

Manual for more information.
Screw the base mount and gasket (3) to the darkroom with the thumb nuts (10). Note: This step may be

completed by the manufacturer. (If the base mount is already attached proceed to step 3.) Place the gasket

between the base mount and darkroom. Ensure that the gasket prevents light leaks into the dark room around the

lens.
Attach the camera bracket (4) to the base mount with the brass thumb nuts (10).
The camera (2) is preassembled with the manual lens (7), step-up ring (6) diopter (9) and magnifier (8). Place the

camera/lens assembly over the base mount and secure the camera to the bracket (4) with the knob (5).
Attach the magnifier (8) to the back of the lens and then attach the camera (2) to the magnifier.
Place the camera/lens assembly in the hole in the base mount and then use the knobs (5) to secure the camera

in place attaching it through the hole at the top of the bracket (4).
Connect the camera power supply from the EC3’s camera well to the camera. Locate the cable extending from

the top of EC3 darkroom. If upgrading the system, plug the power supply into the wall outlet.
Install the VisionWorksLS software to run the camera if not already installed. Refer to the PDF VisionWorksLS

software manual on the Support CD or use the Help Files embedded in the software for more information.
Once the software is installed, connect the camera’s USB cable to the camera and then into an available port on

the computer.

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Estate, Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK

Connect the power supply and cable (11) to the camera and power source.

Install the Camera drivers

Open VisionWorks software.
Connect the camera to a USB port on the computer with the USB cable provided and power connect the power

supply to the camera and an appropriate power outlet.
When the camera is first connected to the computer the “Found New Hardware” wizard will open. Select “Install

from a list or specified location (Advanced)” and click the “Next” button.
Select “Don’t Search. I will choose the driver to install.” The click the “Next” button.
Click the “Have Disk…” button and browse to the “C:\Windows\system32\drivers” folder. Select the “AltaUSB.inf”

file and select “Open” and then “OK” to install the camera.
Select “Finish”.

Note: the installation may cause a warning message saying that the drivers are “not verified by Microsoft”. Select

“Continue Anyway” and the drivers will be installed correctly.

Accessories and Replacement Parts

To order accessories or replacement parts, contact UVP’s offices listed under Technical Support.

Technical Support

UVP offers expert technical support on all of our products. If you have any questions about the product’s use, operation
or repair, please contact our offices at the locations below.

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returning any product.