Rolera Bolt User Manual
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1. ROLERA FUIMAGING DIGITAL IMAGING MADE EASY il A b x I k sees SALES NE Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL Applicability This document applies to the Rolera Bolt camera For the latest updates please visit www qimaging com Notice of Copyright Copyright 2013 Quantitative Imaging Corporation All rights reserved Unauthorized duplication of this document is prohibited Trademarks and Proprietary Names Qimaging Rolera Bolt and QCapture are trademarks of Qlmaging Product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of Qlmaging or other hardware software or service providers and are used herein for identification purposes only Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks in the U S and other countries of Microsoft Corporation and are used herein for identification purposes only Apple and Macintosh are registered in the U S and other countries by Apple Computer Inc and are used herein for identification purposes only Qimaging Corporation Address Information 19535 56th Avenue Suite 101 Surrey BC Canada V3S 6K3 604 530 5800 www qimaging com Qimaging Technical Support Technical support is available to all registered users of Qlmaging products from 9am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time support qimaging com 800 874 9789 http www qimaging com support WWW qQimaging Com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI_BOLT_UM_RevA1 IS Ci J Ka j OTEN2. 2 0 cable This connection should automatically power on the Rolera Bolt Refer to this step for all system configurations ensuring that the USB cable s are connected as specified If power is supplied the GREEN LED will turn on Connecting the Rolera Bolt to Your Optics The Rolera Bolt connects directly to widely available C mount optics which are standard on most microscopes and lenses To attach the camera to a microscope Carefully thread the camera onto the microscope s C mount adapter rotating the camera until it is mounted securely Use the microscope controls to adjust focus To attach a C mount lens to the camera Carefully thread the C mount lens onto the camera s lens ring rotating the lens in a clockwise direction until it is mounted securely Use the lens controls to adjust focus To attach F mount optics If you wish to use an F mount connection you will need to use a C to F mount adapter Once acquired carefully thread the camera to the C mount end of the C to F mount adapter rotating the camera until it is mounted securely Then carefully connect your F mount optics to the open connector of the adapter until it is mounted securely Use your optics controls to adjust focus www qimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved Ql_BOLT_UM_RevA1 Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL Understanding the LED Indicators The LED indicators at the back of the camera give you important information about what your camera is do
3. MC MN SA b fi Spe Min e Ak pa EX Xe va HE XD Ske Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL QIMAGING LIMITED WARRANTY Standard Product Warranty Plan A Standard Product Warranty Plan is included with every Qlmaging camera purchase This Warranty Plan includes parts and labor for two Tull years The Standard Product Warranty Plan is provided on all new and used equipment including retired demonstration cameras Extended Product Warranty Plan Extended Product Warranty Plans are conveniently priced and very easy to purchase Available for all Qlmaging cameras the Extended Product Warranty Plan includes parts and labor and is available in one year increments up to five years If needed Qlmaging also offers a Camera Loan Program When you purchase an Extended Product Warranty Plan from Qlmaging you are assured of our commitment to minimizing down times Your needs are our top priority and we respond to them immediately The Qlmaging service and support team is focused on expediting your request to provide a fast and complete solution Qlmaging also offers on site training as well as online operational training programs These programs are designed to get you up and running with your new camera quickly and efficiently Contact a Qlmaging Representative to learn more about Extended Product Warranty Plan options trom Qimaging www qimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI BOLT UM RevA1 g 7 Y SARS GELA SR JIT
4. the necessary power requirements of the camera a separate power connection exists on the back plate of the camera for external power input Imaging Software for Your Camera Industry Standard Imaging Applications The Rolera Bolt works with industry standard Windows imaging software QCapture Suite Software The Rolera Bolt operates on both Windows based systems QCapture Suite Software for both systems Is available at www qimaging com The easy to use QCapture software gives you complete control over the camera s settings and image capture functions QCapture Suite also includes a TWAIN compliant interface that allows many Windows image editing applications to acquire images using Qlmaging cameras MT i SM Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Follow these steps in order to complete the installation DO NOT CONNECT the camera until the camera driver is installed 1 Install your drivers and imaging software 2 Connect the Rolera Bolt to your computer using the supplied USB 2 0 cable DO NOT CONNECT the camera until you have a functioning FireWire port in your computer and the camera driver is installed Step 1 Install Your Imaging Software Once you have identified the USB ports in your computer you are ready to install the camera drivers and imaging software See your Imaging Software User s Guide for complete installation instructions Camera drivers and the QCapture Suite imaging software
5. x N Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL Table of Contents INTRODUCTION lan 1 Power Requirements iii E ZE I IE RZYY TI 1 Host REQUIFTEMENTS ee EI PRO E RETTO 1 USB 2 0 Interface i TT I 2 Cables ir TT TT TTT TT TITTI 2 Imaging Software for Your Camera aa 2 INSTALLATION Lola 3 Step 1 Install Your Imaging Software 9 ee 3 Step 2 Connect the Rolera Bolt _ ennnnnnnnnnnn nn nrnntrrnrnntrnzznzzzzzzzzzzzzznzzzzznzzzn 3 Connecting the the camera to a PC MAC desktop computer ceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeee anes 3 CAMERA BASICS x xx iniiinsin n e E EEE TT gt PPPPSJPA M lt I 5 Turning the Camera On and Off eneee 5 Connecting the Rolera Bolt to Your Optics Lui E 5 Understanding the LED Ndi CA ONS TT 6 Capturing Images with the Rolera Bolt L sse 6 Basic Camera Parameters i sena 6 Gain Controls L sees 1 stteEe te el 6 Exposure Controls l TTT TTT TTTTTO 6 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA lia 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ins iii see 8 Resolving Problems with the Cam ea ur ses etn 8 Unresolved Problems Contacting QIMAGING Support iaia lada 9 GLOSSARY sx xxxsxixisiaiiiiii iii EE TREE PTrPrT rr PT PP JP Y PZo 10 APPENDICES LL nn 12 APPENDIX A Rolera Bolt Dimensions 2 ss 12 WWW qimaging COM 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI_BOLT_UM_Re
6. _BOLT_UM_RevA1 WWW qimaging COM 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI_BOLT_UM_RevA1 kI 7 e i SLA El Roleva Bolt USER MANVAL m 250 GB serial ATA SATA HDD and or 564 GB solid state drive SDD for high speed imaging and storage m 256 MB slot based ATI NVIDIA video graphics card i e not an onboard integrated graphics adapter m CD ROM drive or internet access to install the driver At least one USB interface port NOTE Minimum requirements as of October 2013 Supported computer systems will change as new cameras computer hardware and operating systems are introduced and older models then become obsolete For current information on recommended computer specifications please visit http www qimaging com support recommended computer specifications php USB 2 0 Interface The Rolera Bolt is powered and controlled through a Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 digital interface A single USB connection from the camera to the computer allows full control of the camera and rapid image data transfer from the camera to the computer Cables A USB 2 0 interface cable is included with the camera One end of this cable connects to the available USB port on the back of the camera the other end of the cable plugs into one of your computer s available USB ports or external USB hub The USB cable is typically used both for data communication and for supplying power to the camera If the computer used does not supply
7. are available online at www qimaging com Step 2 Connect the Rolera Bolt Once your imaging software and camera driver is installed connect the camera to the computer In most cases the USB 2 0 cable provides the necessary power required for the Rolera Bolt Connecting the the camera to a PC MAC desktop computer Perform the following for connecting your camera Remove the USB B to A cable from the camera box and plug the USB B end of the cable into the camera s USB B socket www qimaging com 2013 Qi g j i ESA A PIANISTA ae PISA Se ene PS Si SNES Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL USB 2 0 B Socket Figure 2 Camera USB B and Power Sockets m Plug the USB A end of the cable into a USB A port on your computer an Camera Computer Figure 3 USB B to A Port Connection LI ta VVVVVV dimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI_BOLT_UM_RevA1 Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL CHAPTER 3 CANIERA BASICS The Rolera Bolt s image capture capabilities are controlled entirely by your imaging software Basic functionalities include exposure time control gain bit depth changes region of interest ROI selection etc For information describing how to implement changes to the cameras parameters refer to the imaging software s instruction manual Turning the Camera On and Off To turn the Rolera Bolt on all you need to do is connect the camera to your computer using the USB
8. era Bolt camera s sensor m Point the camera at something in the far distance Loosen the locking washer on the outside of the C mount ring Adjust the C mount ring until the image is in focus Then tighten the locking washer so that the C mount ring does not move m This effect may also be caused by excessive infrared IR illumination Verify that your camera or optical system is blocking the IR Contact Qlmaging to order an IR filter Images that do not appear sharp If the image does not seem sharp check the format of the lens or the coupler being used on the microscope An incorrect coupler on the microscope will not provide the correct field of view and will reduce the light available to the sensor If you experience an unsharp image contact your microscope dealer to assist you in finding the most appropriate coupler WWW qimaging COM 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI_BOLT_UM_RevA1 Ma A MM ka Res l A DAG z SI DE Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL Unresolved Problems Contacting Qimaging Support If you are still unable to resolve your problem contact Qlmaging Support for assistance in one of four ways Visit http www qimaging com support faq for a list of all frequently asked questions Your issue may be resolved in one of these faqs Visit http www gimaging com support contact and fill out a support form online with the details of your problem E mail supportegimaging com wi
9. ing GREEN The green LED is the power indicator This LED should always be lit when the camera is connected to your computer and is turned on Capturing Images with the Rolera Bolt Consult your imaging application s user s manual for more details Basic Camera Parameters Gain Controls The Rolera Bolt s electrical gain controls allow the user to map an image s intensities of interest to the camera s digital range This mapping is performed in the analog domain and thus avoids the quantization errors incurred when the mapping is performed in the digital domain Most users wish to operate the camera in a mode that maximizes dynamic range The factory default electrical gain is a calibrated value that maximizes the dynamic range The electrical gain can be controlled in software by the CMOS Gain controls Exposure Controls The Rolera Bolt s exposure controls allow the user to adjust the integration time for each acquisition By increasing the exposure time more light is captured by the CMOS sensor and the signal to noise ratio is increased LI ta VVVVVV dimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI_BOLT_UM_RevA1 Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL CHAPTER 4 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA The Rolera Bolt camera requires no regular maintenance except occasional external cleaning of the CMOS window the glass window between the camera sensor and the microscope or lens Cleaning the CMOS window CAUTION The camera s CMOS sens
10. ons as done by an image sensor Iris A diaphragm in the lens that opens or closes to set the aperture the amount of light that passes through the lens to the CCD www qimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI BOLT UM RevA1 10 4 RAI l 4 SOs 5 K Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL ms millisecond abbr unit of measure for exposure time ns nanosecond abbr unit of measure for exposure time ROI Region of Interest abbr Using software to actively select a specified region of the CMOS image to collect This results in a smaller image display but has the potential of improving frame rate S second abbr unit of measure for exposure time us microsecond abbr unit of measure for exposure time www qimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI BOLT UM RevA1 11 DA H Va BE XS Das ss eee Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL APPENDICES APPENDIX A Rolera Bolt Dimensions rN i II IMMA a LO www qimaging com a vv vv vv QIMAGING com A Q Ue tel 1 800 874 9789 support qimaging com DIGITAL IMAGING MADE EASY
11. or and circuits are sensitive to static discharge Ensure you are using a Static strap or are completely grounded at all times to release any static energy before you clean the CMOS window CAUTION Do not use acetone m Use clean forced air available at stores that sell cameras and computer cleaning supplies to dust the CMOS window If the image still appears dirty gently wipe the face of the CMOS window with a small amount of optical grade isopropyl alcohol and lens paper Apply forced air again to remove any loose particles www qimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI BOLT UM RevA Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL CHAPTER TROUBLESHOOTING Resolving Problems with the Camera The Green LED is not lit m Check all the cable connections m f your camera is still not lit then your camera may not be receiving the required power If you have an external power supply that outputs the power requirements needed to operate the Rolera Bolt connect the camera to that external power supply Image occasionally goes bright on one side or stays dark on one side Turn off the overhead lights in the room Fluorescent lights may interact with the camera to create fluctuating image brightness Hazy image or poor contrast m f you are using the camera on a microscope check the magnification of the microscope coupler Consult your microscope manufacturer to find the type of coupler that works optimally with the Rol
12. th complete details of your problem including Error Message and Code if possible camera model computer hardware configuration and operating system Call 1 800 874 9789 Try to be in front of your computer when you call a a VVVVVV dimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI_BOLT_UM_RevA1 Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL GLOSSARY C Mount A standard threaded lens mount used to attach a camera to a microscope or a separate lens to a camera CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor abbr CMOS Gain The amount of analog signal amplification The gain is factory optimized for the camera s maximum dynamic range Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor The light sensitive silicon chip near the optical interface of the camera that converts light intensities into electrical signals These are typically made up of many pixel elements whose intensities are interpreted by imaging software to display an image on the screen Dynamic Range The ratio of the saturation level of the CMOS to the readout noise of the CMOS camera system Dynamic range is a measure of the ability of the camera to capture both bright and dark features in a single image In general the higher the camera s dynamic range the more information per pixel it can capture Exposure The amount of time that light reaches the image sensor Field of View The area visible through the camera s optics Integration The active collection of phot
13. vA1 Roleva Bolt USER MANUAL CHAPTER INTRODUCTION Introducing the Rolera Bolt CMOS camera from Qlmaging As a cost effective solution the Rolera Bolt is designed to meet the imaging requirements for a diverse set of applications ranging from IR DIC to whole organism motility studies including fluorescence documentation of C elegans and Drosophila larvae Capable of streaming at 30 Tull frames per second with 1 3 mega pixel resolution and 3e read noise the Rolera Bolt is perfect for tracking dynamic events with detailed spatial and temporal resolution The USB 2 0 digital interface allows easy installation with a single cable for both power and data communication and eliminates the need for a framegrabber or external power supply The Rolera Bolt includes QCapture Software for Windows which offers real time image preview and capture A Software Development Kit SDK is available for interfacing with custom software Figure 1 The Rolera Bolt Scientific CMOS Camera Power Requirements The Rolera Bolt can be powered through a single USB 2 0 cable m Power 2 5 Watts m Input voltage range 5 volts Host Requirements The host computer for your Rolera Bolt camera must include m The host computer for your Rolera Bolt camera must include m Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system 32 64 bits m 2 0 GHz or faster Intel processor either Xeon or Core i5 m 4 GB RAM LI ta VVVVVV dimaging com 2013 Qimaging All rights reserved QI
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