INSTRUCTIONS

DP2-SAL
Standalone connection kit

This instruction manual is for the standalone connection kit for Olympus microscope
digital camera.
To obtain optimum performance of this system and to ensure the safety, study this
manual thoroughly before operating the system and keep it on hand during operation
of this system.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place.
For details of products included in the configuration of this system, see page 8 of this
instruction manual. Optical Microscope Accessory
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should be collected separately.
Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Contents

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Safety precautions........................................................................................................................................ 2

Handling precautions................................................................................................................................ 4

1 System diagram......................................................................................................................................... 8

2 Nomenclature of respective portions..................................................................................... 9

2-1 Hardware controls............................................................................................................................................... 9
2-2 Control window ..................................................................................................................................................11

3 Assembly........................................................................................................................................................ 16
1 Installing the control box D2-CB.................................................................................................................................... 16

2 Connecting the interface cable...................................................................................................................................... 16

3 Connecting the display cable.......................................................................................................................................... 17

4 Connecting the AC adapter............................................................................................................................................... 18

5 Connecting USB devices.....................................................................................................................................................20

6 LAN Connection...........................................................................................................................................................................21

4 Acquisition ...................................................................................................................................................22
4-1 Basic operations................................................................................................................................................ 22
1 Start and exit system...............................................................................................................................................................23

2 Selecting exposure mode...................................................................................................................................................25

3 Exposure compensation......................................................................................................................................................25

4 Acquiring still images..............................................................................................................................................................26

5 ROI White Balance.....................................................................................................................................................................27

6 Setting AE lock..............................................................................................................................................................................28

7 Show/Hide control window...............................................................................................................................................28

8 Shutdown and Sleep...............................................................................................................................................................28

4-2 Basic settings....................................................................................................................................................... 29
1 Setting live image resolution............................................................................................................................................29

2 Setting still image resolution............................................................................................................................................30

3 Setting still image format.....................................................................................................................................................31

4 Setting ISO sensitivity..............................................................................................................................................................32

5 Setting white balance (WB) mode...............................................................................................................................32

6 Setting metering area..............................................................................................................................................................33

7 Adjusting contrast .....................................................................................................................................................................33

8 Setting image color...................................................................................................................................................................34

9 Setting sharpness.......................................................................................................................................................................34

4-3 Advanced operations.................................................................................................................................... 35

1 Manual exposure acquisition...........................................................................................................................................35

2 Recording Movie..........................................................................................................................................................................36

3 Series Snap......................................................................................................................................................................................37

4 Pause/Resume Live..................................................................................................................................................................37

5 Display zoom/scroll..................................................................................................................................................................38

6 Selecting objective magnification................................................................................................................................38

7 Selecting Zoom magnification / Magnification Changer..........................................................39

8 Selecting Mirror unit.......................................................................................................................................................39

4-4 Advanced settings........................................................................................................................................... 40

1 Setting AE area.............................................................................................................................................................................40

2 Shading correction....................................................................................................................................................................40

3 Setting sound of movie..........................................................................................................................................................42

4 Setting image orientation.....................................................................................................................................................43

5 Setting focus indicator............................................................................................................................................................43

6 Setting scale display................................................................................................................................................................45

7 Setting save folders and file names...........................................................................................................................46

8 Auto save folders and auto file names....................................................................................................................48

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9 Media setup.....................................................................................................................................................................................49

10 Reset......................................................................................................................................................................................................50
11 Display Off setting.......................................................................................................................................................................53

12 Camera Calibration...................................................................................................................................................................54

5 Play......................................................................................................................................................................57
5-1 Basic operations................................................................................................................................................ 57
1 Selecting play images............................................................................................................................................................57

2 Display zoom/scroll..................................................................................................................................................................58

3 Playing movies...............................................................................................................................................................................58

4 Extracting frames from movies.......................................................................................................................................59

5 Protect play image.....................................................................................................................................................................59

6 Deleting images...........................................................................................................................................................................60

5-2 Advanced operations.................................................................................................................................... 61

1 2 Window ..........................................................................................................................................................................................61

2 Display Info tab..............................................................................................................................................................................61

6 Measurement ...........................................................................................................................................62
1 Measurement functions.........................................................................................................................................................62

2 Outputting measurement results in CSV file.......................................................................................................75

3 Displaying cross lines.............................................................................................................................................................75

4 Setting display target of scales and cross lines.............................................................................................76

7 Initial Settings.............................................................................................................................................77
1 Setting the language................................................................................................................................................................78

2 Setting the microscope.........................................................................................................................................................78

3 Setting Date/Time.......................................................................................................................................................................82

4 Setting time zone........................................................................................................................................................................82

5 Setting display resolution ...................................................................................................................................................83

6 Setting network.............................................................................................................................................................................84
 7 Installing special device driver........................................................................................................................................86

8 Canceling password lock of USB recording media....................................................................................88

8 Functions linked with microscope..........................................................................................89

8-1 Application conditions.................................................................................................................................. 89
8-2 Connecting procedures.............................................................................................................................. 90
8-3 Operating procedures.................................................................................................................................. 92

9 Warning list..................................................................................................................................................93

10 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................94

11 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................96
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Introduction

The standalone connection kit DP2-SAL is a product to use the microscope digital camera DP22/DP27 in standalone
mode.
Connecting the Olympus microscope digital camera DP22/DP27 to this product allows you to use the microscope
digital camera DP22/DP27 in standalone mode.

Contents in this instruction manual

This instruction manual covers only the contents concerning the standalone connection kit DP2-SAL. For procedures to
use the microscope digital camera DP22/DP27, refer to the instruction manual of the microscope digital camera DP22/
DP27.

Trademarks

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in U.S. All brand names or product names
described in this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of relevant owners.

Software license agreement

If you use this product, you shall be deemed to have consented to the terms and conditions in “OLYMPUS END-USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT”. “OLYMPUS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” is included in F: EULA of the product. Please
read it carefully before using the product.

Open Source Software

A part of this product contains the programs or codes of the open source software or the software disclosed intentionally
(hereinafter called “OSS”). The programs and codes of OSS included in this product shall comply with license conditions
applied to the said OSS. Also, any part of this agreement shall not restrict, limit or affect the rights owned by customers
or conditions complied by customers based on the license conditions of the said OSS. The information of the programs
and codes of OSS included in this product is contained in F: license of this product.

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 Safety precautions

If the product is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the
product may also be damaged. Always use the equipment according to this instruction manual.

The following symbols are used in this instruction manual.

CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to the equipment or other property.
}} : Indicates commentary (for ease of operation and maintenance).

CAUTION - Electric safety -

Always use the AC adapter and the power cord provided by Olympus.
If the proper AC adapter and the power cord are not used, the electric safety and the EMC (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility) performance of the device cannot be assured.
Always connect the ground terminal.
Connect the ground terminal of the power cord and that of the power outlet. If the device is not grounded, our
intended electric safety and EMC performance of the device can not be assured.
Do not use the device in close proximity of the sources of strong electromagnetic radiation.
Proper operation may be interfered. The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of this
device.
Remove the power cord in case of emergency.
In case of emergency, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power cord connector on the product or from the
wall power outlet. Install the product at the location where you can reach the power cord connector or the wall power
outlet at hand to remove the power cord quickly.
Be sure to turn OFF the power of the device before connecting /disconnecting cables and units.
Insert the cables completely to the end of the connector.
Before pressing the main switch, be sure to make sure that the cable which connects the control box D2-CB and
each unit is inserted completely to the end of the connector.

CAUTION - Protection for electric shock -

Do not insert any tools or metal fragments in the air vents of the device.
Doing so could cause electric shock or failure of the product.
Keep the power cord and cables well away from devices generating heat.
If the power cord and cables contact a hot area, they could melt and cause electric shock.

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CAUTION - Protection for burns -

Do not keep touching the AC adapter, the camera head or the control box D2-CB for long period of
time.
The AC adapter, the camera head or the control box D2-CB generate heat after long hours of use. Be careful not to
allow these devices to touch your skin for long period of time to avoid the low temperature burns. For details of USB
devices to be connected to the control box D2-CB such as USB memory, etc., follow the instructions described in
instruction manual of each device.

CAUTION - Safety symbols -

The following symbols are placed on the product.

Study the meaning of the symbols and always use the equipment in the safest possible manner.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates a non-specific general hazard. Follow the cautions given after this symbol
or in the instruction manual.

Caution labels
Cautions are displayed at the areas where special cautions are required when in use and operation. Be sure to follow
the instructions.
Caution label
Top surface of the control box D2-CB
position

When caution labels are dirty or peeled off, contact Olympus for replacement or inquiries.

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 Handling precautions

Intended use
This product is intended to be used as an ancillary component for use with Olympus DP22 and DP27 cameras for
capture and storage of digital images, but not for clinical diagnostic purposes.

Cautions in use

1. This equipment is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to a sudden or severe impact.
2. Never disassemble any part of the product. Otherwise, failure could be caused.
3. Do not use this equipment in areas where it may be subjected to direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity,
dust or vibrations. For use environment, refer to 10 Specifications on p.94.
4. The cables are vulnerable to bend or twist. Do not apply excessive force. When connecting cables, make sure of
the orientation to insert them.
5. If cables are connected incorrectly, it may cause a failure of the product. Make sure that the cables are connected
to respective units correctly before operating the product.

Image data

1. The recorded image data may be lost (destroyed) in the following cases. Olympus is not liable for the loss
(destruction) of recorded data.
·· When the user or a third party used the recording media such as USB memory, etc. incorrectly.
·· When the user or a third party carried out a repair to the product.
·· When the recording media such as USB memory, etc. is affected by static or electric noise.
·· When following actions were taken while Windows® or the control box is recording to the recording media
such as USB memory, etc. or while deleting (initializing).
·· Disconnect the recording media or cables, etc.
·· Shutdown the system.
·· Set the main switch to OFF.
·· Unplug the AC adapter.
·· Unplug the power cord.
·· When the data have been kept saved in the recording media such as USB memory beyond data storage life
(approx. from one to several years).
·· When the product failed.
2. If following phenomena occur even though the camera is working properly, images cannot be restored and the
damages are not compensated.
·· The image is abnormal.
·· File properties such as file names, file time, etc. are abnormal.
·· The image was lost.
}} In general, as there is a data storage lifetime in the recording media, such as USB memory, HDD, CD-R, DVD-R, etc.,
the saved files may be lost after several years.
}} The image data may be lost (corrupted) unexpectedly, so make frequent backups of the data you acquired.
OLYMPUS shall have no liability for any damage (including compensation for the corrupted image data) from the
use or incapable use of this product.

}} Make sure that there is no problem when acquiring the subjects before acquisition. Even though the problem may

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occur by the acquired images, Olympus is not liable for these problems.
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Guarantee of operation

If the following has been done, Olympus does not guarantee the operation of this product.
·· Writing to the system disk (Windows® OS)
·· Installing the software not pre-installed into this product, for example, antivirus software

Computer virus note

To prevent from computer viruses, DP2-SAL does not allow the unauthorized writing in the system area of the
control box D2-CB.
However, it cannot completely prevent the infection of computer viruses that evolve on a daily basis. To prevent the
contamination of computer viruses to the control box D2-CB, take following actions.
·· For the recording media connected to DP2-SAL such as USB memory, etc., check viruses in advance. (DP2-
SAL does not have a function to check viruses. Use your PC to check viruses.)
·· Make sure that there is no computer virus in the network or PC to which DP2-SAL is connected.
·· If by any chance, the computer virus is mixed or if there is a suspicion of contamination, turn OFF the main
switch of the control box D2-CB and unplug the power cord from the outlet. By doing this, the RAM memory
is cleared and the foreign file is deleted.
·· If malfunctions or infectious symptoms are still noticed even though the above actions were taken, contact
Olympus.
Olympus is not liable for malfunctions of DP22/DP27 or defects and damages to your PC or network environments
caused by the computer virus.

Battery life

The lithium ion coin battery (CR2032) to maintain the calendar function is built in the control box D2-CB. The
battery lifetime is between 1 and 6 years. (If the AC adapter is connected to the control box D2-CB, the battery
consumption is reduced. Therefore, the lifetime differs.)
The camera can be used even though the battery runs out, but the calendar is reset each time when the AC
adapter is removed.
If you need to replace the battery, contact Olympus.

Control box (D2-CB) fan

The control box D2-CB is equipped with a ventilation fan. Do not close the vent. Install the control box D2-CB away
from the obstacles such as walls, etc. by 10 cm or more to get the sufficient air.
Using the control box keeping the vent closed will cause malfunctions or failures. If any foreign substance is
entered from the vent, the fan may be damaged.
The number of rotation of the fan of control box D2-CB varies depending on the temperature within the system.
Therefore, the fan may make larger sound in the following cases, but they are not failures.
·· When the temperature of the ambient environment is high, such as in summer time, etc.
·· When the temperature of the system is high after long hours of using.
·· Approximately 10 seconds at the beginning of startup

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Restrictions in use

}} Please also confirm the restrictions described in the instruction manual of the microscope digital camera you will
use.

1. The image of dark specimen under the reflected fluorescence observation or the darkfield observation (DP27:
Specimen that needs the exposure of 1/2 second or more at ISO100 equivalent. DP22: Specimen that needs
the exposure of 1/2 second or more at ISO200 equivalent) cannot be acquired. When acquiring the image of
the particularly dark specimen, the lack of pixels caused by the cosmic ray or the constant bright points may be
noticeable, but they are not things by the failure of the equipment.
2. Specimens with intensity distribution that is not suitable for the metering require using spot metering or exposure
compensation.
3. When digital zoom is used for enlarging the image during focusing, roughness of the image may become
noticeable with certain specimens.
4. If the brightness or the color of the left half of the live image is significantly different from those of the right half,
calibrate the camera. For details, refer to “Camera Calibration (P.54)“.
5. When attaching/detaching USB equipments or when accessing USB equipments, the frame rate may be
decreased or the image may be blurred temporarily.
6. The maximum frame rate according to the resolution of the live image is shown in the table below. The maximum
frame rate is given when the exposure time is as shown in the table.
DP22-CU:
Resolution Exposure time (sec) Frame rate (fps)
1920 x 1440 1/27 25
960 x 720 (Draft) 1/27 25
960 x 720 (Binning) 1/27 25

DP27-CU:
Resolution Exposure time (sec) Frame rate (fps)
2448 x 1920 1/16 15
1224 x 960 (Draft) 1/33 30
1224 x 960 (Binning) 1/33 30

7. If the scale imprinting function or the measuring function is selected, the time to acquire the image is longer than
normal.
8. When observing a specimen which contains little white area, the traceability of auto white balance is deteriorated.
9. "Format of recording media" usable with the control box D2-CB is FAT or FAT32. Other file systems are not
supported. When using the recording media in an unsupported format, format it to FAT or FAT32 by using PC.
10. If you use the USB memory equipped with special functions including security function or password lock function,
etc., enter the password using Windows® Explorer. For details, refer to "Canceling password lock of USB recording
media (P.88)".
Also, when connecting the USB equipped with security function, the destination to save files must be set manually.
For details, refer to "Setting save folders (P.46)"
11. When viewing the acquired images saved in the recording media in NTFS format such as USB-HDD (external hard
disk for connecting USB), etc. with PC, the acquisition date/time may not be correct. Set the same time zone to
DP2-SAL and PC, or format the recording media such as USB-HDD, etc. in FAT32 format.

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12. Depending on the recording media’s speed to write images, etc., the frame rate to record movies may be reduced
or frames may be jumped. Connect the recording media (HDD/SSD) applicable for USB 3.0 to the USB 3.0
connector of the control box D2-CB for acquiring movies. If there is not sufficient space in the recording media
(HDD/SSD), frames may be jumped frequently when you start recording the movie. If the frames are jumped, the
movie is played as if fast-forwarded.

Devices connected to the control box.

1. USB devices other than described below do not work even though they are connected to the control box D2-CB.
Connectable USB device : USB recording media such as USB memory, etc. USB mouse, USB keyboard
When connecting equipment that need special drivers or equipment that need the Windows® Explorer function for
operations, refer to "Installing special device driver (P.86)".
2. Requirements for network connection are described below.
Applicable PC : DOS/V AT compatible
Applicable OS : Microsoft® Windows® 8 (32-bit / 64-bit), Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Standard : In accordance with IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T Ethernet), IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet)
Applicable protocol : In accordance with TCP/IP (IPv6 is not supported yet.)
Connector shape : RJ-45 type 8-port connector
Transmission speed : 10Mbps (10BASE-T Ethernet) / 100Mbps (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet)
Even though the above mentioned connection requirements are satisfied, it does not necessarily guarantee the
connection and operations in all network environments.

Display in use

Display available for full color view of 1024 x 768 or better

Maintenance and storage

CAUTION Since the absolute alcohol is highly flammable, it must be handled carefully. Be sure to keep it away
from open flames or potential sources of electrical sparks – for example, electrical equipment that is
being switched on or off, which could cause ignition of a fire.
Also remember to always use absolute alcohol only in a well-ventilated room.
1. Use a diluted neutral detergent to clean the parts. Moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent and wipe the
surfaces of the parts.
CAUTION Do not use organic solvents to clean the parts since it deteriorates painted surfaces or plastic parts.

2. When disposing of this product, be sure to follow the regulations and rules of your local government. Particularly,
note that the lithium ion coin battery (CR2032) is built in the control box D2-CB. For any inquiry, contact Olympus.
3. When smoking the room for cleaning, etc., move the DP2-SAL to a place not exposed to smoke.
4. Be careful about generation of dew condensation, as this may cause failure of the product. Dew condensation is
the phenomenon that the vapor in the air contacts the surface of a metallic plate, etc. and condensates to water
drops. When the temperature suddenly changes, the dew condensation may be generated, for example when the
control box D2-CB is suddenly brought from cold place to warm place.

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 1 System diagram

DP22-CU DP2-SAL
DP27-CU
Camera head D2-CB Control box
Interface cable Control box for
microscope system

AC adapter

Power cord
Camera adapter
USB memory Display cable

LAN cable Display

To network

USB cable for touch panel

Other USB devices Keyboard

Mouse

CAUTION If the display is connected via a display switcher, a malfunction may be caused. Do not use a display
switcher.

}} The image color setup matching the microscope is required for faithful color reproduction. For details, refer to p.34.
}} Consult Olympus for the compatible microscope and camera adapter.
}} Do not use the interface cable for the other purpose than intended use.

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2 Nomenclature of respective portions
2-1 Hardware controls

Control box D2-CB

Front

LED

Main switch USB connector (USB2.0)

Back LAN cable connector Cable holder

DC input connector
RS-232C connector
For connecting control box
(U-CBS, etc.) (P.90)

Display connector
DVI-I/-D/-A

USB connector (USB2.0)

CAMERA connector Microphone input connector

(USB3.0 connector)

USB3.0 connector Line output connector

Interface cable

Control box
Camera head D2-CB

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 Upright stabilizer

Stabilizer
With 2 clamp screws

AC adapter

Output plug

Input connector

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2-2 Control window

Turn ON the main switch of the control box D2-CB to start the camera control software. The camera control software
is displayed in the upper right area of the display window. In the Control window, Controller tab, Play tab, Info tab, and
Menu tab are shown.

Status when the button is pressed

There are buttons which change the setting status with the same button. The setting status are described below.
Button color Status
Blue The settings displayed on the button are enabled or ON.
Gray The settings displayed on the button are disabled or OFF.

Controller tab
The [Controller] tab is used mainly for acquiring images. Shutdown (p.23,28)

Sleep (p.28)
AE (P.25,35) Close (P.28)

White balance (P.27)

AE lock (P.28)
Snap (P.26)
Exposure time

Exposure compensation (P.25,35)

Measure (P.62) Series snap (P.37)

Movie (P.36) Pause (P.37)

Zoom (P.38)
The area framed by
Contrast (P.33) the dotted line is
shown or hidden by
Objective magnification (P.38)
the
Zoom/Mag. Changer (P.39) button.

Mirror units (P.39)

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 Play tab
The [Play] tab is used mainly for playing images. 2 Window (P.61)

Measure (P.62) Erase (P.60)

Thumbnail (P.57) Protect (P.59)

Zoom (P.58)

Playing movies (P.58)

Still image format

Exposure mode
Info tab
The [Info] tab is used for confirming the current settings or image properties. Number of remaining
images
Still image resolution File name
Exposure time Objective
Zoom The area framed by
Folder name the dotted line is
shown or hidden by
the
Adapter magnification
button.
AE lock
Exposure compensation
AE area
White balance
Contrast
ISO sensitivity
Sharpness
Image color
Shading correction
Sound of movie
Live image resolution
Movie resolution
Monitor resolution
Image orientation
Scale
Cross hair
Save results
Burn result into image
Zoom/Mag. Changer
Time*
Mirror unit**
Reflected light intensity**
MIX light intensity**
Transmitted light intensity**
MIX light position**

* If you change from the [Controller] tab to the [Info] tab, [Time] shows the current time. If you change from the
[Play] tab to the [Info] tab, [Time] shows the acquisition time of the image selected in the [Play] tab.
** Displayed if the applicable product is combined.

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Menu tab
The [Menu] tab is used for changing the settings.
In [Menu] tab, there are [Camera control] tab, [Quality] tab, [Resolution] tab, [Display] tab, [Maintenance] tab and Setting tab.

Camera control tab

AE area (P.33)

Display AE area (P.33)

White balance (P.32)

Quality tab

ISO sensitivity (P.32)

Sharpness (P.34)

Image color (P.34)

Shading correction (P.40)

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 Resolution tab

Live image resolution (P.29)

Still image resolution (P.30)

Still image format (P.31)

Sound of movie (P.42)

Display tab

Image orientation (P.43)

Focus indicator (P.43)

Scale (P.45)

Scale orientation (P.45)

Scale position (P.45)

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Maintenance tab

Save in (P.46)

File name (P.48)

Media setup (P.49)

Reset (P.50)

Camera calibration (P.54)

Microscope setting (P.78)

Setting tab

Time (P.82)

Time zone (P.82)

Display off setting (P.53)

Language (P.78)

Monitor resolution (P.83)

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 3 Assembly
This section describes only the procedures to assemble the control box (D2-CB). For detailed descriptions of the
microscope, camera head and camera adapter, etc. to be used together, refer to the relevant instruction manual, and
assemble them with careful attention.

CAUTION Be sure to turn OFF the main switch of the control box D2-CB during assembly.

1 Installing the control box D2-CB

}} The control box D2-CB can be installed whether horizontally or
vertically.

}} Do not place a heavy object weighing over 10 kg or an object that

would make the installation unstable on the control box D2-CB.
Horizontal installation

Place the rubber feet surface of the control box D2-CB on the table
surface.
Vertical installation

Attach the stabilizer a provided with the control box D2-CB on

the side of the control box D2-CB using the provided screws b .
a
Always use the provided stabilizer for vertical installation.
b

2 Connecting the interface cable

b
a CAUTION ··Always use the interface cable (USB 3.0 cable) provided by
Olympus. Using commercially available USB 3.0 cables or
hubs does not guarantee the operations of the equipment.
··The interface cable is vulnerable to bend or twist.
··Connect the interface cable in the correct orientation
paying attention to the shape of the connector.
c
1 Connect the connector a of the interface cable to the connector b
of the camera head, and tighten the lock screw c (2 positions). Make
sure that the interface cable is secured completely.

e
CAUTION Be sure to tighten the lock screws with your hand. If you
CAMERA use the tool to tighten the lock screws too firmly, the screw
area of the connector of the camera head may be damaged.
2 Connect the connector d of the other end of the interface cable to
the Camera connector e of the control box D2-CB.
}} If the interface cable is connected to the USB 2.0 connector, the
camera head does not work.
d

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3 Connecting the display cable

c
1 Connect the connector b of the display cable to the connector a
of the control box D2-CB, and tighten the fixing screws.

}} Use a DVI cable matching the display as the display cable.

When using a touch panel display
a The USB cable for the touch panel must be connected in addition
b to the display cable. For details of connecting procedure, refer to
“Connecting USB devices (P.20)“.
Depending on the display to be connected, it may be necessary
to install the special driver. For installation procedures, refer to
"Installing special device driver (P.86)".

CAUTION If the display is connected via a display switcher, a

malfunction may be caused. Do not use a display
switcher.

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 4 Connecting the AC adapter
CAUTION ··Always use the AC adapter and the power cord provided
by Olympus. Use of any other AC adapter may cause a
malfunction. If the proper AC adapter and the power cord
are not used, the electric safety and the EMC (Electro-
Magnetic Compatibility) performance of the device cannot
be assured.
··If the connector of the power cord is connected incorrectly,
it may cause a failure of the product. Be sure to connect it
correctly.
··Make sure to connect the power cord and the grounding
terminal of the power outlet. If the device is not grounded,
our intended electric safety and EMC performance of the
c device can not be assured.

CAUTION The cords are vulnerable to bend or twist.

1 Pass the cable of the AC adapter through the cable holder a of the
control box D2-CB and close the cable holder a securely. Passing
a
the cable through the cable holder a will prevent the cable from
b
easily disconnecting from the control box.

2 Insert the output plug b of the AC adapter into the DC input connector
c of the control box D2-CB.

3 Insert the connector d of the power cord into the input connector
e of the AC adapter securely.

4 Connect the power cord plug to a wall power outlet.

}} The AC adapter or the control box D2-CB generate heat after long
hours of use, but this is not malfunction.

e
d

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Disconnecting the AC adapter

Press the main switch a of the control box D2-CB to terminate it. Make
b sure that the LED b is OFF completely (after approx. 10 seconds) and
disconnect the AC adapter.

CAUTION Disconnecting the connector while LED b is ON will

cause a failure.
a

CAUTION

··Do not use the AC adapter when the output plug is not inserted
completely.
··Never remove or insert the output plug of the AC adapter with
wet hands.
··If by any chance, the AC adapter or the cord is very hot, smells
burnt or smokes, unplug the power cord immediately and stop
using the AC adapter. Also contact Olympus immediately.
··Never use AC adapters which are not provided by Olympus.
The control box D2-CB or the camera head may be damaged
or an unexpected accident such as fire may occur. We are not
liable for any damage caused by using an AC adapter which is
not provided by Olympus.
··Never stretch out, bend or twist the cord of the AC adapter
forcibly. Also never extend it by adding another cord.
··If you find any scratch or disconnection on the cord of the AC
adapter or a bad connection is recognized on the output plug,
contact Olympus immediately.
··If not in use, unplug the power cord from the outlet .
··Do not connect the power cord to the wall outlet by putting
many plugs in one outlet or using a table tap extending to
many plugs. It may cause fire.

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 a
5 Connecting USB devices
Connect recording media such as USB memory, etc., and USB devices
such as USB cable for touch panel, USB mouse or USB keyboard, etc.

1 Insert the USB device to the USB connector (front a or back b ) of

the control box D2-CB.
b
CAUTION ··Be sure to turn OFF the main switch c of the control box
D2-CB before connecting or disconnecting the recording
media such as a USB memory, etc. or USB devices.
··The control box D2-CB cannot be connected to PC by
using USB. For example, if you want to transfer the image
in the USB memory connected to the control box D2-CB,
connect the USB memory to the PC directly to transfer
(copy, etc.) the image.

}} The control box D2-CB has two USB 2.0 connectors each on the
front and the back and two USB 3.0 connectors (one of them is for
camera) on the back. Be sure to connect devices applicable for
USB 3.0 to the USB 3.0 connector.
c For the USB 3.0 connector position, see “Hardware controls (P.9)”.

}} If you use the USB memory equipped with special functions

including security function or password lock function, etc., enter the
password using Windows® Explorer. For details, refer to "Canceling
password lock of USB recording media (P.88)".
Also, when connecting the USB equipped with security function, the
destination to save files must be set manually. For details, refer to
"Setting save folders (P.46)".

}} When you use the USB mouse or the USB keyboard, prepare
following devices satisfying compatibility standards or contact
Olympus.
USB mouse: Applicable for Windows® 8 and USB 2.0
USB keyboard: Applicable for Windows® 8, USB 2.0 and the English
keyboard

}} When installing special device drivers such as the USB mouse or

the USB keyboard, etc. to the control box D2-CB, use the Windows®
function to install the special device drivers. For details, refer to
“Installing special device driver (P.86)".

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6 LAN Connection
The LAN connection is necessary only when saving the acquired images
by accessing the PC on the network from the control box D2-CB. When
a
saving the acquired images to the recording media such as USB
memory, etc., LAN connection is not necessary.

1 Insert the LAN cable to the LAN connector a on the back of the
control box D2-CB.

}} When connecting to the network, you need to set the network in

addition to the connection of LAN cables. For network settings, refer
to p.84.

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 4 Acquisition
4-1 Basic operations

This section describes the basic operating procedures (from turning ON the power to acquisition).
You can acquire basic still images and movies only by descriptions in this section.

} Perform the optical adjustment of the microscope sufficiently.

} Use the camera adapter to perform the parfocal adjustment of the eyepiece of the microscope and the live image.
(For parfocality adjustment procedures, refer to the instruction manual of the camera adapter.)

Insert the USB memory. (P.20)

Turn ON the main switch of the control box D2-CB.

(P.23)

Cautions for initial settings

In the initial settings, disconnect the recording
Adjust the microscope.
media connected to the control box D2-CB such
· Change the light path selection knob of the
as a USB memory, etc. until the restart (automatic)
microscope to the acquisition (camera) light path.
after settings is completed.
· Insert the LBD filter into the light path of the
microscope.
(Only when using the halogen lamp.)
· Adjust the light intensity of the microscope.
· To exhibit the color reproducibility of the camera
maximally, use the CX microscope by setting the
light intensity closer to maximum.
(Refer to the microscope instruction manual for details.)

TIP (Adjusting the focus)

Set to AE (Auto Exposure) (P.25) • The zoom of the live image can be changed
from 1x -> 1:1 (actual size) -> 2x -> 4x. The
focus can be adjusted easier with high
Adjust the brightness. (P.25) magnification. (P.38)
• Showing the focus indicator on the display
allows you to identify the best focus position
Confirm the live image.
easily. (P.43)
• If the light is too bright, reduce the light using
the ND filter.
(P.26) Acquire the still image. Acquire the movie. (P.36) CAUTION The light intensity control by adjusting
the voltage of the halogen lamp may
be affected by the color temperature of
the illumination light.
• Set the image quality (P.32 to P.34), AE area (P.33) or
Confirm the acquisition results. (P.57) AE lock (P.28) as needed.
• The brightness or the tint of the live image
shown on the display may be different from
Finish acquisition. (P.23) those actually acquired or recorded.

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1 Start and exit system

b Start system
1 Press the main switch a of the control box D2-CB to turn ON the
power.
The system starts and the LED b of the control box D2-CB and
the LED c of the camera head are turned ON. The control window
a
is displayed on the display. (Time taken for start: approximately 30
sec.)

} If the system is used for long hours without terminating the system,
the operation of the control box D2-CB may become unstable.
We recommend you to terminate the system once a week or so
regularly to protect the system.

Exit system
d
1 Press the [Shutdown] button d in the upper right area of the
control window. The system is terminated and the power of the
control box of DP2-SAL is turned OFF. (Time taken for shutdown:
approximately 10 sec.)
The LED b of the control box D2-CB and the LED c of the
camera head are turned OFF.

} You can also terminate the system by pressing the main switch a
of the control box D2-CB.
In this case, be careful not to long-press (press continuously for 4
or more seconds) the main switch a .
If you long-press the main switch to turn OFF the power, the control
box D2-CB will be terminated forcibly and the various settings or the
scale function may not be saved.

} In order to protect the system, if you are not using the system,
terminate the system as much as possible.

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 While operating the control box D2-CB,
if the power of the camera head is turned OFF:

Turn ON the main switch of the control box D2-CB to energize the
camera head.
While operating the control box D2-CB, if the interface cable is
disconnected by mistake, the power of the camera head is turned
OFF and it becomes the status that the camera head is not
connected, and an error message appears. In this case, press the
main switch of the control box D2-CB to terminate the system. Then,
connect the interface cable again and press the main switch of the
control box D2-CB to restart the system.

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2 Selecting exposure mode

b
1 If the setting items of Submenu on the [Controller] tab are not displayed,
Press [Submenu] a to open them.

2 Press the [AE] button b to select "Auto" or "Manual".

a
For procedures to set the exposure when "Manual" is selected, refer
to "Manual exposure acquisition (P. 35 )".

} The initial setting is "Auto" . From the next time, the system starts in
the mode selected when the power was turned OFF.

a 3 Exposure compensation

d When Auto exposure mode is selected:

e The exposure time specified by AE (Auto Exposure) can be
b compensated. ("+ compensation" is available up to 1/6EV step
c
+ 1EV and "- compensation" is available up to 1/3EV step -2EV.)
When acquiring a dark specimen, perform "+ compensation" to make
the exposure time longer to bring the overexposed effect. When
acquiring a bright specimen, perform "- compensation" to make the
exposure time shorter to bring the underexposed effect.

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 Press the or button of [Exposure compensation] b or move
the bar c to set the exposure compensation values. The exposure
compensation value is displayed in d and the exposure time is in
e respectively.

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 a 4 Acquiring still images
b

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 Operate the microscope to frame the position you want to acquire
and bring it into focus.
TIP
Performing "Zoom the live image (P.38)" or "Display the focus
indicator (P.43)" allows you to bring images into focus easily.

3 Press the [Snap] button b to acquire and save images. The

images are saved in the recording media attached to the control
box D2-CB such as a USB memory, etc .

} The still images can also be acquired by operating (“double-

clicking”) the mouse. When the keyboard is connected, the image
can also be acquired by pressing the [F8] key.

} The folder names and file names of acquired images are created
automatically. For details, refer to “Folder names and file names (P.48)”

TIP
The save destination of images can be changed (P.46). If the save
destination is specified in advance, images can be saved in PC
on the network during acquisition.

} The number of remaining images is displayed on the [Info] tab.

} The acquired image is displayed for approx. 1 second after the still
image is acquired.
CAUTION · After the still image is acquired, the image data is recorded
in the recording media such as a USB memory, etc. Do not
disconnect the recording media while recording.
· As the data volume differs depending on acquisition
objects, you may be able to acquire more images than the
number of remaining images. Also, the number of counts
may not be decreased after acquisition or the number of
remaining images may not be increased even though one
frame is deleted.
· The number of remaining images differs depending on the
recording media.
· The recording media have life time. Depending on the
recording media status, the remaining capacity may be
reduced.

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a 5 ROI White Balance

b
Adjusting the white balance before acquisition allows you to acquire
images in appropriate colors.
This product is equipped with the function to adjust the white
balance automatically. This function is enabled in the initial setting.
However, depending on light source types or specimens, the white
balance cannot be adjusted automatically.
In such a case, use ROI White Balance.

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 Press the [White balance] button b .

3 Specify the white area in the live image.

Start dragging to show the red area.
When you finish dragging, the area is identified and the white
balance is enabled.

} If you fail in settings, the message "The white balance settings

failed." appears. Press the [OK] button to delete the message and
perform the white balance again.

} If the white area in the live image is not specified or the exposure
is not appropriate (too bright or too dark), you may fail in setting the
white balance.

} If you press the [White balance] button, the white balance mode is
changed to ROI. There are Auto White Balance and Manual White
Balance in addition to ROI White Balance. You can change the
white balance mode using the [Camera Control] tab in the [Menu]
tab. For details, refer to "Setting white balance (WB) mode (P.32)".

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 a 6 Setting AE lock
b
When Auto exposure mode is selected:
With AE (Auto Exposure), when observing the specimen where
observation objects are scattered, the exposure time may be increased/
decreased to allow the live image brighter or darker in association with
stage operation. In this case, enable AE lock to observe specimens
with the constant brightness.
1 Select the [Controller] tab a .
2 Press the [AE lock] button b to select Fix or Cancel the exposure time.
} When AE lock is enabled, the AE area and the ISO sensitivity cannot
be changed and the exposure time cannot be compensated.

7 Show/Hide control window

a

1 Operate with the a button.

Button Function
The control window is hidden.
The control window is shown again.
(Upper right area of the display)

8 Shutdown and Sleep

a

1 Operate with the a button.

Button Function
The system is terminated and the main switch of the
control box of DP2-SAL is turned OFF.
DP2-SAL is in sleep status (operations are paused). If you
click the mouse or touch the touch panel display, DP2-SAL
resumes operations immediately.

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4-2 Basic settings

This section describes the settings related to acquisition.

1 Setting live image resolution

a
b
1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Resolution] tab b in the
tab displayed.
c
2 Press the button of [Live image resolution] c to select resolutions
described below in the list.

DP22 DP27
High resolution 1920 x 1440 2448 x 1920
Frame rate: 25 fps Frame rate: 15 fps
Low resolution 960 x 720 1224 x 960
Frame rate: 25 fps Frame rate: 30 fps
Binning 960 x 720 Binning 1224 x 960 Binning
Frame rate: 25 fps Frame rate: 30 fps
Full HD 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Frame rate: 30 fps Frame rate: 22 fps

High resolution:
The high definition image observation and acquisition are
available. This is suitable for displaying clear images on the
large display.
Low resolution:
The image size can be smaller than the high resolution.
When using DP27, the frame rate can be higher than the high
resolution. The smooth live image can be displayed even
though the observation objects are moving in the tests, etc.
Binning:
The sensitivity is higher comparing to other modes. This is
suitable for observing the dark image at high frame rate.
Full HD:
The images can be observed and acquired in full high-vision
size. This is suitable for observing with the full high-vision
display.
} If the resolution specified is different from the resolution of the
display, the live image is zoomed in or zoomed out according to the
display size. When the image is zoomed in, the noise in the image
is also zoomed in. Therefore, the noise may be noticeable.
} The live image is zoomed in according to the resolution of the
display, but the aspect ratio may not be optimum. To display the
image in the optimum aspect ratio, set the display resolution
appropriately. For setting the display resolution, refer to (P.83).

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 2 Setting still image resolution
a
b
1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Resolution] tab b in the
tab displayed.

2 Press the button of [Still image resolution] c to select resolutions

c
described below in the list.

DP22 DP27
High resolution 1920 x 1440 2448 x 1920
Low resolution 960 x 720 1224 x 960
Binning 960 x 720 Binning 1224 x 960 Binning
Full HD 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
High resolution:
The high definition image observation and acquisition are
available. This is suitable for displaying clear images on the
large display.
Low resolution:
This is suitable if you want to make the image file size small.
Binning:
The sensitivity is higher comparing to other modes. This is
suitable for acquiring the dark image in a short exposure time.
Full HD:
The images can be observed and acquired in full high-vision
size. This is suitable for observing with the full high-vision
display.

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3 Setting still image format

a
b
1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Resolution] tab b in the
tab displayed.

2 Press the [Still image format] c button to select resolutions

described below in the list.
The file size for the file type per resolution is described below.
c
DP22 :
File type
Resolution
TIFF JPEG-LOW JPEG-HIGH
1920 x 1440 8300 KB or less 3100 KB or less 1100 KB or less
960 x 720 2300 KB or less 860 KB or less 290 KB or less
960 x 720 2300 KB or less 860 KB or less 290 KB or less
Binning
1920 x 1080 6220 KB or less 2330 KB or less 780 KB or less
DP27 :
File type
Resolution
TIFF JPEG-LOW JPEG-HIGH
2448 x 1920 14100 KB or less 5230 KB or less 1770 KB or less
1224 x 960 3530 KB or less 1310 KB or less 445 KB or less
1224 x 960 3530 KB or less 1310 KB or less 445 KB or less
Binning
1920 x 1080 6220 KB or less 2330 KB or less 780 KB or less

} Compression rate
TIFF: Uncompressed,
JPEG-LOW: 1/2.7 (Low compression),
JPEG-HIGH: 1/8 (High compression)

} The image quality is higher in the order from JPEG-HIGH, JPEG-

LOW to TIFF (TIFF is the highest).

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4 Setting ISO sensitivity
b
The ISO sensitivity can be set. The sensitivity is set based on the
sensitivity of the photographic film. There are following types of
c sensitivity. The large the value is, the more it is suitable for acquiring
dark specimens or fast-moving objects.

DP22 DP27
ISO sensitivity 200, 400, 800 100, 200, 400

CAUTION The larger the ISO value is, the more it is suitable
for acquiring dark specimens, but more noises are
noticeable. Select the appropriate ISO sensitivity
according to the situation.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Quality] tab b in the tab
displayed.

2 Press the [ISO sensitivity] c button to select.

a
5 Setting white balance (WB) mode
b
1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Camera Control] tab b in
the tab displayed.
2 Press following buttons of [White balance] c to change the white
balance mode.

Button Function
c
Auto The white areas in the live image are identified
and the white balance is adjusted automatically.
If the brightness of the illumination light is
changed, the white balance is adjusted
automatically. However, if there are only few
white areas in the live image, the white balance
is not applied appropriately depending on types
or the brightness of specimens. Therefore, the
appropriate tint may not be obtained.
ROI The white balance is adjusted so that the selected
areas become white.
Manual R Gain and B Gain are set individually and the
white balance is adjusted according to your
preference.

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6 Setting metering area

a
b
When Auto exposure mode is selected:
If the observation objects are scattered on the window, the full window
c may be too bright or too dark due to the influence from the background
area excluding observation objects. This case may be improved by
d changing the metering area.
Normally, 30% of the enter area of the image is the metering area.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Camera Control] tab b in
the tab displayed.

2 Press the following buttons of [AE area] c to select the metering area.
Button Function
Full image Full window
Spot 30% Spot photometry 30% at the center of window
Spot 1% Spot photometry 1% at the center of window

} Press [ON] button or [OFF] button of [Display AE area] d to

select Show or Hide metering area on the display. For selection
procedures, refer to "Setting AE area (P. 40)". When the [Display AE
area] is set to OFF, if the [Spot 30%] button or the [Spot 1%] button of
[AE area] is pressed, the metering area is displayed on the display
for 3 seconds and will be hidden.

} The metering area position cannot be changed.

7 Adjusting contrast
b
1 Select the [Controller] tab a .
2 If the setting items of Submenu are not displayed, press [Submenu]
b to open them.

3 Press the button of [Contrast] c to select the contrast level in

the list.

Button Function
Normal The image with the standard contrast can be
acquired.
Medium The image with the medium contrast between
"Normal" and "High" contrast can be acquired.
c High The image with the high contrast can be acquired.

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8 Setting image color
b
You may be able to improve the color reproducibility of the live image
and the acquired image by changing the image color according to
the observation method.

Button Function
c The color of the specimen is reproduced faithfully.
High fidelity
Use this color mode if no problem.
This is a color mode with less chroma comparing
Normal to the high color reproduction mode. Select this
level if you want to acquire the clear color image.
This is a color mode with less chroma. If you use
this mode for the cell culture observation, phase
Cell culture contrast observation or differential interference
observation, you can acquire even more natural
images.
This is an achromatic color mode. Select this
Grayscale mode if you want to acquire the monochrome
image.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Quality] tab b in the tab
displayed.

2 Press the [Image color] c button to select.

9 Setting sharpness
a
b
The sharpness is specified. The sharpness is a function to adjust the
degree of emphasizing the outline of the image.
1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Quality] tab b in the tab
c
displayed.

2 Press following buttons of [Sharpness] c to change the emphasizing

level of the outline. The emphasizing level of the outline is weaker in
the order from Strong, Normal and OFF. Select the appropriate level
depending on the situations.

Button Function
Strong The image is displayed with a clear outline.
Suitable for observing print boards, etc.
Normal The image is displayed with a natural outline.
OFF The sharpness process is OFF. Use this mode
when image noises are noticeable.

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4-3 Advanced operations

This section describes the advanced functions of DP2-SAL. With advanced functions, you can acquire the observed
images suitable for your needs.

a
1 Manual exposure acquisition
c
The arbitrary exposure time is set manually to perform acquisition.

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

b 2 If the setting items of Submenu are not displayed, Press [Submenu]

b to open them.

3 Press the [AE] button c to set AE to OFF (manually).

f 4 Press or button of d or move the bar e to set the exposure

e time. The exposure time is displayed in f .
d

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 2 Recording Movie
a

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 Operate the microscope to frame the position you want to record and
bring it into focus.
b c 3 Press the [Movie] button b to start recording the movie. While
recording the movie, blinks and the recording time c is
displayed.
4 Press the [Movie] button b again to finish recording the movie. The
movies are saved in the recording media (HDD/SSD), etc.
} The movie can also be acquired by using "Shift+F8" of the keyboard.
} The movie size and the movie format while recording are described
below. They cannot be changed.
DP22 DP27
Movie size 960 x 720 1224 x 960
Format Compressed AVI

} The folder names and file names of movies are created

automatically. For details, refer to “Folder names and file names (P.48)” .

TIP
The save destination of movies can be changed (P.46). However,
depending on the recording media’s speed to write images or
the specified exposure time, the frame rate to record movies may
be reduced (as if movies are fast-forwarded) or frames may be
skipped.
Use the recording media (HDD/SSD) applicable to USB3.0
for acquiring movies. Also, adjust the light intensity so that the
exposure time is 1/30 s or less when DP27 is connected or 1/25
s or less when DP22 is connected.

} When acquiring the movie of specimens with fine structure, the bit
rate of the movie file may exceed the write speed of the recording
media and that may cause skipping of frames.

} While recording movies, the shading correction is OFF.

} While recording movies, only Show/Hide of control window can be

operated.
Change other settings after the recording is completed.
} The movie can be recorded for approximately 30 minutes.
However, while recording movies, if the movie file size reaches
the maximum or if there is no remaining capacity in the recording
media, the recording of the movie finishes automatically.

CAUTION While recording movies, do not turn OFF the main switch
of the control box D2-CB.

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a
3 Series Snap
The image can be acquired by the series snap interval as first as
possible. The series snap interval is the time from the start of acquisition
to the next acquisition.
b
1 Select the [Controller] tab a .
c
2 If the setting items of Submenu are not displayed, press [Submenu]
b to open them.

3 Press the [Series snap] button c .

} Press the [Series snap] button again to stop the series snap.

} While acquiring the series snap, only Show/Hide of control window

can be operated.
Change other settings after the acquisition is completed.

a
4 Pause/Resume Live

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 If the setting items of Submenu are not displayed, press [Submenu]
b
b to open them.
c
3 Press the [Pause] button c to select Pause or Resume.

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 a 5 Display zoom/scroll

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 The digital zoom magnification changer can be changed by pressing
button b .

Button Function
b The image is zoomed in from 1x, 2x to 4x.

The image is zoomed out from 4x, 2x to 1x.

The image is displayed so that one pixel of the

image is equivalent to one pixel of the display.
(This button cannot be used if the live resolution is
smaller than the monitor resolution.)

} When the image is zoomed in, you can scroll the image by
dragging the mouse on the window.

a
6 Selecting objective magnification

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 If the setting items of Submenu are not displayed, press [Submenu]
b
b to open them.

3 Press the button of [Objective magnification] c to select the

magnification of the objective currently in the light path. (If the objective
magnification is linked with the microscope, you do not need to
select. The objective magnification is set automatically according to
the selected objective.) For details, refer to “8 Functions linked with
microscope (P. 89)”.

} The contents in the selection list can be set according to the

microscope in use. For setting procedures, refer to “Setting the
microscope (P. 78)”.

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a
7 Selecting Zoom magnification / Magnification Changer

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 If the setting items of Submenu are not displayed, press [Submenu]
b
b to open them.

3 Press the button of [Zoom/Mag. Changer] c to select the zoom

magnification / magnification changer currently in the light path.

} The contents in the selection list can be set according to the

microscope in use. For setting procedures, refer to “Setting the
microscope (P. 78)”.

a
8 Selecting Mirror unit

1 Select the [Controller] tab a .

2 If the setting items of Submenu are not displayed, press [Submenu]
b
b to open them.

3 Press the button of [Mirror units] c to select the mirror unit currently
in the light path from the list. (If the applicable coded illuminator is
combined, the mirror unit is set automatically according to the selected
mirror unit.)

} The contents in the selection list can be set according to the

microscope in use. For setting procedures, refer to “Setting the
microscope (P. 78)”.

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 4-4 Advanced settings

1 Setting AE area
a
b
You can specify whether or not to display the metering area on the
display. The metering area is shown with the yellow line on the display.
For setting the metering area, refer to P.33.
c
1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Camera Control] tab b in
the tab displayed.

2 Press [ON] button or [OFF] button of [Display AE area] c to select

Show or Hide.

2 Shading correction
b a

The unevenness of brightness caused by the uneven illumination can

be corrected to the even brightness.

CAUTION To use the shading correction function, the objective

magnification and the zoom/mag.changer magnification
of the microscope must be specified in advance. For
details, refer to “Setting the microscope (P.78)”.

Acquisition of corrected image

c
The shading correction image is acquired per each combination
of the specified objective magnification and zoom/mag.changer
magnification. It takes approximately 1 minute to acquire one
combination.

Before acquiring the corrected image, place the specimen to bring it

into focus and remove the specimen in advance.
CAUTION · When acquiring the shading correction image, if there is
d dust or dirt in the acquisition area, the image may not be
acquired properly. Be sure to confirm that there is no dust
or dirt in the acquisition area.
· Up to 28 combinations of corrected images can be acquired.
If you attempt to acquire more than 28 combinations of
e corrected images, an error message appears. In this case,
set the microscope again. For details, refer to “Setting the
microscope (P.78)”.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Quality] tab b in the tab
displayed.

: The corrected image is not acquired yet. 2 Select the [Calibration] button c . The [Calibration] wizard is displayed.
: The corrected image has been acquired. 3 Use [Select objective for calibration] d and [Select Manual Zoom/
Magnification Changer for calibration] e to select the objectives
and the zoom/magnification changer you want to correct, and
select [Next].

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4 When a message appears, set the objective to the light path of the
microscope according to the message, and select [OK].
5 When a message appears, set the zoom/magnification changer to the
light path of the microscope according to the message, and select [OK].

6 When the next window appears, adjust the microscope optically

according to the message, and select [Next].

7 The next window appears to start acquiring the corrected image. When
the acquisition is completed, select [Next].

8 Repeat 4 to 7 until the correction of all combinations of objectives

and zoom/magnification changers selected in 3 is completed.

9 When the correction is completed, press the [Finish] button.

} If the wizard is cancelled in the middle, the corrected images
acquired so far are enabled and they are used for shading
correction in the acquisition.

ON/OFF of shading correction while acquiring images

a 1 Use the a button to select ON or OFF.
} While recording movies, the shading correction is OFF.

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 3 Setting sound of movie

1 Connect the microphone purchased separately to the microphone

input terminal a of the control box D2-CB.
2 Select the [Menu] tab b and select the [Resolution] tab c in the
tab displayed.
a
3 Press ON of [Sound of movie] d .
Button Function
ON The sound is included when
recording the movie.
OFF The sound is not included when
b recording the movie.
c
4 Record the movie. For recording procedures, refer to P.36.
While recording the movie, the sound from the microphone is recorded
in the movie file.

Outputting the sound by the control box

To output the sound by the control box, connect the speaker
purchased separately to the lineout terminal e . (For setting the
sound volume, refer to the instruction manual of the speaker.)

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a 4 Setting image orientation

b
c The orientation of the image to be shown on the display can be set
to either one of the followings. This operation is not available while
saving the acquired image.

Button Function
Erect

180° rotated

Left/Right inverted

Up/Down inverted

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Display] tab b in the tab
displayed.

2 Press the [Image orientation] c button to select.

a 5 Setting focus indicator

b
You can select to Show or Hide the focus indicator and the focus area.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Display] tab b in the tab
c
displayed.

2 Press following buttons of [Focus Indicator] c to select Show or Hide.

Button Function
OFF The focus indicator and the focus area are not
displayed.
INDICATOR Only the focus indicator is displayed.
INDICATOR & Both the focus indicator and the focus area are
AREA displayed.

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As a guide for focusing, the focused live image can be shown on the display.

The focus indicator is displayed as a following bar in the lower area of the window. The meter’s maximum level is
displayed automatically according to the contrast of the specimen.

Normal view
The current level is displayed in a blue bar. The maximum level is displayed in red.

Current level Maximum level

When the image is focused, the blue bar moves closer to the maximum level. When the image is not focused, the
blue bar will be short.
As a guide for focusing, adjust the microscope so that the level is closer to the maximum level.

Level 0, unevaluable view

Maximum evaluation level view

}} The current level is updated every approx. 0.1 sec.

}} The maximum level is updated when the higher maximum level is identified.

Focus area
You can specify whether or not to show the focus area on the display.
The level of the focus indicator is calculated on the image in this area.

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6 Setting scale display

The scales can be added to the live image and the acquired image.

CAUTION In order to display the appropriate scale, the adapter

lens magnification, objective magnification and zoom/
magnification changer must be specified. Use the
[Controller] tab for settings. To set the scale display, refer
to "Selecting objective magnification" (P.38) and "Selecting
Zoom magnification / Magnification Changer" (P.39).
a
1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Display] tab b in the tab
b displayed.

2 Press [ON] button or [OFF] button of [Scale] c to select Show or Hide.

} You can select displaying the scale only on the live image or
c on both the live image and the acquired image. For selection
procedures, refer to "Setting display target of scales and cross lines
(P.76)".

Setting scale orientation

You can select displaying the scale in vertical orientation or horizontal

orientation facing display window.
1 Press the [Scale orientation] d button to select the scale orientation.

Setting scale position

d
The scale position can be selected from Upper left, Upper right, Lower
e left or Lower right.
1 Press the button of [Scale position] e to select the scale position
in the list.

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7 Setting save folders and file names
c b
d The save destination of the acquired image can be set. The save
destinations you can set are recording media such as a USB memory,
etc. or the PC connected to network.
If multiple microscope digital cameras specify the same folders as
those in the PC on the network and acquire images at the same time,
an error that the acquired image cannot be saved may occur. If an
error occurs, wait some time and acquire again or save to other folders.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Maintenance] tab b in the
tab displayed.

2 Press the [Auto] button or the [Manual] button of [Save in] c to select.
Button Function
Auto The acquired images are saved in the folders
automatically created in the recording media
connected to the control box D2-CB, e.g. USB
memory. etc.
(For folders, refer to P. 48.)
Manual The acquired images are saved in the specified
folder.

3 When the [Manual] button is selected in [Save in] c , press the [Select]
button d to specify the folder in the dialog displayed.

Specify save folders from the address

The save destination can be specified from the folder address.
Press the e button to display addresses specified previously (up to
Dialog box to specify folders
10 addresses can be saved) and specify the save destination from
them.
} When inputting the address directly, select the f area with the
f e
mouse and input with keys. Therefore, the keyboard must be
connected. Also, when specifying the PC on the network, input the
PC name and the full path including the folder name.

Specify the save destination from the folder tree

Press the button to display the folder tree and specify the save
destination. If the path of the selected folder is too long, the scroll
bar appears.

CAUTION If the PC on the network is specified as the save folder,

it may not be specified. In this case, wait some time
and specify the folder again. This is due to that when
searching the PC for specifying the folder, the results may
be different at each search.

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CAUTION · If the USB is protected with a password and also the

save folder is protected by a password, the password
protection must be disabled by the keyboard. For
procedures to disable the password, refer to "Canceling
password lock of USB recording media (P. 88)".
If a password protected USB is connected, the save
destination of files must be specified manually.
· If the save folder name is garbled due to special characters,
a malfunction may be caused.

[File name] described below can be set when the [Manual] button of
[Save in] is selected.

4 Press the [Auto] button or the [Manual] button of [File name] g to select.
Button Function
Auto The acquired images are saved to the save
g destination with file names automatically attached.
h (For file names, refer to P. 48.)
Manual The acquired images are saved with file names in
accordance with the naming rules specified.

5 When the [Manual] button is selected in [File name] g , press the

[Select] button h . Specify the naming rule in the window displayed.

x x x x x x x x x x _ 0 0 01 _ y y y y m m d d _ h h m m s s . x x x
Extension
.TIF, .JPG, .AVI
Time
hh: Hour, mm: Minute,
i j k l ss: Second
(Set l to ON to add.)
Date
yyyy: Year, mm: Month, dd: Date
(Set k to ON to add.)
Counter
1 digit (1 to 9) to 4 digits (0001 to 9999)
(Use j to select the number of digits.)

Fixed area of the file name

(Input the arbitrary texts (up to 10 texts) in i .)

* The extension differs depending on the still image, the movie or the still
image format.
TIFF: .TIF
JPEG-LOW, JPEG-HIGH: .JPG
Movie: .AVI

} The file name can be set by [Manual] only when there is a save
folder enabled for saving the acquired image.

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 8 Auto save folders and auto file names

When the save destination is Auto:

The acquired images are saved in the recording media connected to
the control box D2-CB, e.g. USB memory, etc. If multiple recording media
are connected, images are saved in the recording media connected
first. If one recording medium is divided into multiple partitions, images
are saved in the first drive.
The save folders are created as follows automatically.

* The File No. in the file name is counted from ”0001” to ”9999” at each
acquisition. When the File No. reaches ”9999”, the folder is created
with the new folder name where the Folder No. in the folder name is
increased by one in the next acquisition.

When the file name is Auto:

The acquired images are saved to the save destination with the file
names attached automatically as follows.

* The notation of "Year" in the file name is only the last digit.
Years from 2000 to 2009 are displayed as from 0 to 9, and years after
2010 are displayed as A, B, C ... .
The notation of "Month" in the file name is as follows: Months from
Jan. to Sept. are displayed as from 1 to 9. October is displayed as A,
November is B and December is C respectively.

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a 9 Media setup
b
All images in the save folder are deleted.

When deleting images in a specified folder

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Maintenance] tab b in the
c tab displayed.

2 Press the [Erase all files] button c .

3 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] if you want
to delete.

CAUTION After [YES] is selected, you cannot cancel deleting all files
in between. Be sure to confirm carefully before deleting all
files.
} If a protected image (refer to P.59) is in the specified folder, the
protected image is not deleted.

} Format the recording media with the PC.

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 a 10 Reset
b While using the system, if you are not sure what settings you have
made, you can reset to the factory default settings if necessary.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Maintenance] tab b in the
tab displayed.

2 Operate with the [Reset] c buttons.

c Button Function
Only settings related to acquisition are returned to
the factory default settings.
The camera control software is returned to the factory
default settings.
The software of DP2-SAL and DP22/DP27-CU are
updated.
The version information of DP2-SAL and DP22/DP27-
CU is confirmed.

CAUTION Do not turn OFF the main switch or unplug the AC adapter
until the restart completes.

Reset settings related to acquisition.

Reset items and setting values after reset are shown in the table below.

Returning the system to factory default settings.

CAUTION Be careful, all settings including scale (including objective
magnification settings), language, display resolution are
returned to factory default settings.
If you press the button, the message shown on the left appears. Confirm
the content and press the [OK] button d .

CAUTION When the system is reset, the control box D2-CB restarts
automatically. It takes several minutes because the control
d box restarts twice. Do not turn OFF the main switch or
unplug the AC adapter until the restart completes.
If the recording media such as a USB memory, etc. are connected
to the control box D2-CB, the message shown on the left appears.
Disconnect the recording media and press the [OK] button e .
e
CAUTION When resetting, disconnect the recording media
connected to the control box D2-CB such as a USB
memory, etc. until the restart (automatic) after resetting is
completed.
Reset items and setting values after reset are shown in the table below.

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Update the software.

This function is used for updating DP2-SAL such as the firmware of
the camera (items described in "Confirm the version information."). This
function is not used normally. The system may be updated to improve
the performances or vulnerability.
Confirm the latest update information on the Olympus Website.

Confirm the version information.

The version information described below are displayed.
Camera control software value (DPE-BSW)
Various library values (CamDriver.dll, DPEOSif.dll)
Camera firm value (Camera Firm)
Camera FPGA value (Camera FPGA)
Camera driver value (Camera Driver)
System value (OS)
BIOS value (BIOS)
System setting values (UNIT MODE, RESULT MODE)
Connected camera information (CAMERA HEAD)

Reset items and setting values after reset.

Controller tab
Exposure Exposure Mode Objective Zoom/Mag.
AE lock Contrast
time compensation AE magnification Changer
Reset 1/1250 ±0 OFF ON – – Normal
Objective
Zoom/Mag.
magnification
Changer set
set to #1
All Reset 1/1250 ±0 OFF ON to #1 when Normal
when
setting the
setting the
microscope
microscope

Menu tab - Camera control tab

AE area Display AE area White balance White balance gain
Reset Spot 30% OFF Auto R: 1.6, B: 1.6
All Reset Spot 30% OFF Auto R: 1.6, B: 1.6

Menu tab - Quality tab

Shading correction
ISO sensitivity Sharpness Image color (include shading data
delete)
200 (DP22),
Reset Normal High fidelity OFF
100 (DP27)
200 (DP22),
All Reset Normal High fidelity OFF
100 (DP27)

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Live image resolution Still image resolution Still image format Sound of movie
1920 x 1440 (DP22), 1920 x 1440 (DP22),
Reset JPEG-LOW OFF
1224 x 960 (DP27) 2448 x 1920 (DP27)
1920 x 1440 (DP22), 1920 x 1440 (DP22),
All Reset JPEG-LOW OFF
1224 x 960 (DP27) 2448 x 1920 (DP27)

Menu tab - Display tab

Image orientation Focus indicator Scale Scale orientation Scale position
Reset Erect OFF – – –
All Reset Erect OFF OFF Horizontal Bottom Right

Menu tab - Maintenance tab

Save in (include File name Microscope setting
(include customize text (include magnification of adapter lens, number of objectives, number of
folder history) ,counter, date, time) manual zoom, magnification of objectives, magnification of manual zoom)
Reset – – –
All Reset Auto Auto Not set yet

Menu tab - Setting tab

Time zone Display off setting Language Monitor resolution
Reset – – – –
All Reset (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time OFF English Auto recognition*1
*1
If the display is not recognized automatically, while pressing the [Alt] + [M] key of the keyboard, press the main switch
of the control box D2-CB. The control box starts at the resolution XGA(1024 x 768).

Measure window
Cross Line Save Result Display on Text color Text size Text font Line color Line width
Reset OFF OFF Live Blue 28 Araial Red 3
All Reset OFF OFF Live Blue 28 Araial Red 3

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a b
11 Display Off setting

When DP2-SAL is not used for some time continuously, you can set
the view on the display disappear temporarily. If you move the mouse
when there is no view on the display, the view appears on the display
again. (If the touch panel display is connected, the view appears again
c
by tapping on the display.)

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Setting] tab b in the tab
displayed.

2 Press the button of [Display Off setting] c to select the non-

operation time in the list.

} It may take some time to change the settings.

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b
If the brightness or the color of the left half of the live image is
significantly different from those of the right half, the camera can be
calibrated.

Before calibrating the camera, place the specimen to bring it into focus
in advance and remove the specimen.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Maintenance] tab b in the
tab displayed.

2 Press the [Camera] button c in [Calibration]. The [Calibration] wizard

is displayed.

3 Press the [Calibration] button d of the [Calibration] wizard.

4 Avoid the light from entering the camera and press the [Next] button
e . The calibration starts.

} If the light enters the camera, a confirmation message appears.

Follow the message and press the [OK] button.

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5 Change the light path to the standard exposure status when using
the camera, and press the [Next] button f . The calibration starts.

} If the image is too bright or too dark, the message for urging you to
take remedial action appears. Follow the message and press the
[OK] button.

6 It takes several minutes to calibrate. When the calibration is completed,

press the [Finish] button g .

} If the wizard is cancelled in the middle, the camera is returned to

the status before starting the calibration.

} When an error message appears during camera calibration and the

calibration ends in failure, adjust the illumination intensity so that
g the automatic exposure time without exposure compensation is
between 1.4 and 100 ms.

Returning calibration to factory default status

The camera can be returned to the calibration of the factory default
status.

1 Press the [Reset] button a of the [Calibration] wizard.

2 Press the [Next] button b .

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[Finish] button c .

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5 Play
5-1 Basic operations

The functions used for playing images are aligned on the [Play] tab. You can view acquired images.

a 1 Selecting play images

b The image to be played can be selected.

1 Press the [Play] tab a to display the image which was acquired last
in the folder specified as the save destination.

2 Press the [Thumbnail] button b . The thumbnail view is displayed.

3 Select the thumbnail in the lower area of the window to select the
play image.

Icons displayed on the thumbnail

Icon Function Note
For details, refer to "Protect play
Protect image
image (P.59)".
For details, refer to "Playing movies
Movie file
(P.58)".

} The folder names and file names of movies are displayed on the
[Info] tab.

} To change the folder you want to view, refer to “Setting save folders
(P.46)”. When the folder is changed, the image acquired first in the
folder is displayed.

} If DP22 is connected, the image with resolution 2448 x 1920

(acquirable with DP27) cannot be played.

Full screen view

When you double-click the thumbnail, only the double-clicked
image is displayed in full screen view.
c d To change the image you want to play in this full screen view,
double-click the left half or the right half of the screen.

Operation Function
Double-click the
The previous image is played.
left half c of
(Thumbnail of the left next in thumbnail view)
the screen.
Double-click the
The next image is played.
right half d of
(Thumbnail of the right next in thumbnail view)
the screen.

} To return to the thumbnail view, press the [Thumbnail] button b .

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 a 2 Display zoom/scroll

The play image can be zoomed in. Also, arbitrary areas of the image
can be displayed by scrolling.
b
1 Select the [Play] tab a .
2 Operate with the b button.
Button Function
The image is zoomed in from 1x, 2x to 4x.

The image is zoomed out from 4x, 2x to 1x.

The image is displayed so that one pixel of

the image is equivalent to one pixel of the
display.

} When the image is zoomed in, you can scroll the image by
dragging the mouse on the window.

} The movie cannot be zoomed or scrolled.

a 3 Playing movies

If the image selected in "Selecting play images (P.57)" is a movie, press

the button to start playing.
b
Press the button again while playing to Pause or Resume.
1 Select the [Play] tab a .
2 Select the movie ( ) you want to display from the thumbnail in the
lower area of the display.
3 Operate with the b button.
Button Function
Cueing
Return the frame being displayed by one
while pausing.
Play/Pause/Resume
Forward the frame being displayed by one
while pausing.

} While playing the movie, operations other than playing the movie,
such as changing the tab, etc. cannot be performed.

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a 4 Extracting frames from movies

If the image selected in “Selecting play images (P.57)” is a movie, the

frame currently displayed can be extracted as an image.
1 Select the [Play] tab a .
b c
2 Select the movie ( ) you want to display from the thumbnail in the
lower area of the display.

3 Press the button of b to play the image. When the frame you
want to extract is displayed, press the button again to pause.

4 Press the button of c to extract the frame currently

displayed as the image.
The extracted image is saved to the specified save destination
in the following file name format. For details, refer to "Setting save
folders (P.46)".

File name: <File name of the selected movie>_<Counter>.Extension

(JPG, TIF)

} While recording movies, no other operations are available except

showing /hiding the control window and recording movies.
Be sure to stop playing movies before performing other operations.

a 5 Protect play image

b The image can be protected (prohibit to delete) to avoid deleting

necessary images by mistake.
1 Select the [Play] tab a .
2 Select the image you want to protect from the thumbnail in the lower
area of the window.

3 Press the [Protect] button b . The icon is displayed in the thumbnail.

} You can cancel the protection by selecting the protected image and
pressing the [Protect] button b again.

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b Unnecessary images can be deleted.

1 Select the [Play] tab a .

2 Select the image you want to delete from the thumbnail in the lower
area of the window.

3 Press the [Erase] button b .

4 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] if you want
to delete.

CAUTION Protected images cannot be deleted. (Refer to P.59.)

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5-2 Advanced operations

a 1 2 Window

b The selected still image and the live image are displayed side by side.

1 Select the [Play] tab a .

2 Press the [2 Window] button b . The selected still image is displayed
on the right and the live image is displayed on the left.

} To acquire the still image in 2 Window, operate the mouse "Double-

click" or press the [F8] key of the keyboard. The acquired image is
saved to the specified save destination. (The still image displayed
on the right side will not be updated.)

} Press the [2 Window] button again to return from "2 Window" to

Thumbnail view.

} When a movie is selected, you cannot use "2 Window".

} While recording movies, no other operations are available except

showing /hiding the control window and recording movies.
Be sure to stop playing movies before performing other operations.

a 2 Display Info tab

The information (settings for acquisition, etc.) of the image being

played is displayed.

1 Select the [Info] tab a .

} The number of remaining images displayed on the [Info] tab is

the number of remaining still images. The recordable time is not
displayed.

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 6 Measurement
This section describes the operations using the mouse. If the touch panel display is connected, read the following
operations as those on the right side.
·· "Click with mouse" (Left button) "Tap with finger" (Touch with finger and release)
·· "Double-click with mouse" (Left button) "Double-tap with finger" (Touch with finger twice and release)
·· "Right-click with mouse" (Right button) "Hold with finger" (Long-press with finger)
·· "Drag with mouse" (Left button) "Swipe with finger" (Slide finger while touching)

1 Measurement functions

The distance or the area of the object on the image can be measured.
There are two measurement methods: measurement method on the
live image and the measurement method on the played image.

}} Before measurement, the scale must be set in advance.

When measuring on the played image, if the scale display is not set
(the acquisition magnifications are inputted, etc.), the measurement
data is not displayed correctly.
For setting procedures, refer to "Setting scale display (P.45)” .

}} When measuring on the live image, the frame rate may be reduced.

}} If the replayed images are as follows, the measurement cannot be

performed.
·· Movie
·· Image edited by PC
·· Image acquired by a camera other than DP22 or DP27.
}} You can select displaying the measurement data only on the live
image or on both the live image and the acquired image. For
selection procedures, refer to "Setting display target of scales and
cross lines (P.76)”.

}} When you use the measurement function, it is recommended to set

the same resolution to the live image and the image to be acquired.
If the resolution of the live image is different from that of the image
to be acquired, the position to display the measurement results of
the live image may shift from that of the acquired image.

}} To input texts, the keyboard must be connected to the control box

D2-CB.

}} This measurement function is a simple measurement method using

CCD pixel pitch. This is not suitable for the precise measurement.
Use the measuring equipment for the precision measurement.

}} The measurement results are displayed with 4 effective digits for

distance, 5 digits for angle and 7 digits for area respectively. Note,
the unit of measurement results cannot be changed.

}} The measurement results are displayed near the lines or circles

drawn. The display position or display digits cannot be changed.

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When measuring on the live image 1 When measuring on the live image

a Select the [Controller] tab a .

When measuring on the acquired image

Select the [Play] tab a . The thumbnail is displayed. Select the image
you want to measure.

2 Press the [Measure] button b . The window changes to the

[Measurement] window.
b
3 Select the arbitrary measurement method in the [Measurement]
window.
When measuring on the acquired image
4 To finish the measurement, right-click the mouse on the window to
a return to the [Measurement] window.

5 To return to the Control window, select the button in the

b
[Measurement] window.

Imprinting measurement results on the image during acquisition.

While the [Live/Snap] c button is selected, measure on the live

image and then, press the [Snap] button to acquire the image. The
measurement results are imprinted on the image.

Imprinting measurement results on the acquired image (played image).

After performing the measurement on the acquired image, if you

change to the live image (change from the [Play] tab to the [Controller]
c
tab), the message indicating "The measurement is not imprints. Do you
want to imprint the measurement in the image?" appears. If the [Yes]
button is pressed, measurement results are imprinted on the image.

CAUTION · The measurement results cannot be imprinted to the

protected image. Cancel the protection in advance.
· When measurement results are imprinted on the image,
the image data is overwritten and saved. Be careful, once
the measurement data is imprinted on the image, they
won't be restored.

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List of measurement functions

Button Function Outline of functions Notes (Restrictions) Page

Distance between 2 The distance between specified 2 Up to 20 measurement functions in P.66
points points are measured. total excluding Free line and Count
can be performed. (Text and Arrow
are included.)
Up to 50 Free lines and Counts can
be drawn respectively.
The number of characters
describable as tests is up to 100
one-byte characters or 50 two-byte
characters.
Polyline By specifying multiple points, the Up to 100 points can be specified P.66
sum of the distance between points per measurement.
are measured.
3 points circle By creating the circle (by inputting P.67
3 points), the diameter and the area
are measured.
Distance between 2 By creating 2 circles, the distance P.67
centers between 2 centers are measured.

3 points angle By specifying 3 points, the angle is P.68

measured.

4 points angle By specifying 4 points, 2 lines were P.68

created and the angle between 2
lines are measured.
Perpendicular By creating the line and then Up to 10 perpendicular lines can be P.69
specifying one point, the drawn for the reference line.
perpendicular line is drawn from the
specified point to the created line
and its distance is measured.
Parallel line distance By creating the parallel line, its Up to 10 parallel lines can be drawn P.69
distance is measured. for the reference line.

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Button Function Outline of functions Notes (Restrictions) Page

Polygon area By creating the polygon, its area Up to 100 angles can be specified P.70
and circumference length are per polygon.
measured.
Free line The free lines can be drawn. Up to 50 free lines can be drawn. P.70

XY distance The XY distance between specified P.71

2 points and the R distance are
measured.
Distance between 2 The distance between the specified P.71
cross lines position and the center of the image
(origin) is measured.
Ruler A ruler can be inserted. P.72

Arrow An arrow can be inserted. P.72

Count By drawing the marks at multiple Up to 50 marks can be counted. P.73

locations on the image, the number
of mark locations can be counted.
Text A text can be inserted. Up to 100 one-byte characters or 50 P.73
two-byte characters can be inputted.
The keyboard must be connected to
use this function.
When " " mark is inputted, " " is
shown.
Select The measurement results on the –
window are selected.

Delete The selected measurement results P.74

are deleted.

Delete all All measurement results on the P.74

window are deleted.

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 Distance between 2 points

The distance between specified 2 points is measured.

1 Select button.

2 Click the mouse to specify the start point and the end point of the
position you want to measure.

3 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse

on the window to finish.
A line connecting 1 and 2 is
drawn and its length is displayed.

Polyline

A line connecting each point of multiple points specified on the image is drawn, and the sum of the distance between
each point is measured. Up to 100 points can be measured in one measurement.

1 Select button.
A point is drawn at the 2 Click the mouse on arbitrary positions to draw the line.
specified position.
3 If you right-click the mouse, that position is set to the end point.
A line connecting the point
specified and the point 4 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse
specified before by one is on the window to finish.
drawn, and the sum of the
distance between each point
is displayed.

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3 points circle

A circle is created (by inputting 3 points) on the image and the diameter and the area of the circle can be measured.

1 Select button.

2 Specify the position you want to measure using the circle. Click the
mouse to specify 3 points that will be the circumference.

3 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse

on the window to finish.

A circle is drawn from the

specified 3 point positions, and
the diameter and the area of
the circle drawn are displayed.

Distance between 2 centers

2 circles are created (by inputting 3 points) on the image, and the distance between 2 centers can be measured.

1 Select button.

In the same way, the 2 Specify the start point of the position you want to measure using the
circle is drawn from circle. Click the mouse to specify 3 points that will be the circumference.
the specified 3 point
positions. 3 In the same way as 2 , specify the end point of the position you want
to measure using the circle.

4 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse

A circle is drawn from the
specified 3 point positions. on the window to finish.

A line connecting 2 centers

is drawn and its distance is
displayed.

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Specify 3 points on the image and measure the angle.

1 Select button.

2 Click the mouse to specify 3 points to create the angle you want to
The internal angle measure.
of the intersection
between 2 lines is 3 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse
displayed. on the window to finish.

When measuring the

external angle: Internal angle and External angle
The angles of the circular arc drawn counterclockwise from the first
line to the second line are displayed.

The external angle of

the intersection between
2 lines is displayed.

4 points angle

2 lines are drawn on the image and the angle of the intersection between 2 lines is measured.

1 Select button.
A line passing through
1 and 2 is drawn. 2 Click the mouse on 2 arbitrary points to draw the reference line (line
passing 1 and 2 shown in the left picture).

3 In the same way as 2 , draw the measurement line (line passing

through 3 and 4 shown in the left picture).
The angle between
2 lines is displayed.
4 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse
on the window to finish.
A line passing
through 3 and 4 is
drawn.
Internal angle and External angle
The angles of the circular arc drawn counterclockwise from the first
line to the second line are displayed.

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Perpendicular

By creating the line and then specifying one point, the perpendicular line is drawn from the specified point to the
created line, and the length of the perpendicular line drawn is measured.

1 Select button.

2 Click the mouse on 2 arbitrary points to create the reference line (line
passing 1 and 2 shown in the left picture).

The perpendicular passing 3 Right-click the mouse on the position you want to measure. The
3 and also orthogonal to perpendicular is drawn.
the reference line and its
length are displayed.
When drawing multiple perpendiculars on the reference line,
left-click the mouse to draw the perpendicular. Note, at the last
position, right-click the mouse to draw the perpendicular.
A line (reference line)
passing through 1 and 2
is drawn.
4 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse
on the window to finish.

Parallel line distance

A pair of the parallel lines is created on the image and its distance is measured.

1 Select button.
A line passing through 1 and 2
2 Click the mouse on 2 arbitrary points to create the reference line (line
is drawn.
passing 1 and 2 shown in the left picture).

3 Right-click the mouse on the position you want to measure. A parallel

line is drawn.

When drawing multiple parallel lines for the reference line,

left-click the mouse to draw the parallel lines. Note, at the last
A parallel line passing through 3 is drawn
position, right-click the mouse to draw the parallel line.
and the distance between parallel lines is
displayed. The length of the parallel line
drawn is same as the distance of the line 4 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse
passing through 1 and 2.
on the window to finish.

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The polygon is created on the image and area and circumference length is measured. The polygon that can be
created is up to the hectogon.

1 Select button.
A point is drawn at
the specified position. 2 Click the mouse on arbitrary positions to draw the polygon.

3 Right-click the mouse to connect this position and the start point. The
polygon is drawn.

4 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse

on the window to finish.

Right-click to draw the line connecting

this position and 1. The polygon is
drawn. Also, the area and circumference
length of the polygon drawn is displayed.

Free line

A free line is drawn on the image.

1 Select button.

2 Draw the free line by dragging the mouse from the start point to the
end point of the area you want to draw.

3 You can draw another free line continuously. Right-click the mouse
on the window to finish.

The trace dragged by the mouse is

drawn.

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XY distance

The X distance, Y distance and L distance between specified 2 points are measured.

A line connecting 1 and 2 is drawn. 1 Select button.

And the X distance, Y distance and
L distance are displayed. 2 Click the mouse to specify the start point and the end point of the
ce position you want to measure.
istan
Y distance

Ld
3 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse
on the window to finish.
X distance

Distance between 2 cross lines

The distance between the specified point and the origin (center of the image) can be measured.

1 Select button.

A line connecting the specified point and 2 Click the mouse on the position you want to measure.
the origin and the cross line are drawn. And
the distance between 2 points is displayed 3 You can measure another position continuously. Right-click the mouse
on the window to finish.

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A ruler can be drawn on the image.

1 Select button.

2 Click the mouse to specify the start point and the end point of the
position you want to draw.

3 You can draw another ruler continuously. Right-click the mouse on

the window to finish.
A ruler is drawn in the direction
from 1 to 2.

Arrow

An arrow can be drawn on the image.

1 Select button.

2 Click the mouse to specify the start point and the end point of the
position you want to draw.

3 You can draw another arrow continuously. Right-click the mouse on

the window to finish.
An arrow is drawn in the direction
from 1 to 2.

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Count

By drawing the marks at multiple locations on the image, the number of mark locations can be counted. Up to 50
marks can be drawn at the same time.

} Even after the measurement is finished or other measurements are performed, marks can be displayed in
sequential number if marks are not deleted.

1 Select button.

2 Click the positions you want to count.

3 Right-click the mouse on the window to finish counting.

Click the mouse to display marks and

sequential numbers.

Text

The texts can be drawn on the image. The keyboard and the mouse are necessary for drawing texts.

1 Select button.

2 Click the mouse on the position you want to draw texts.

Click the mouse to display the [Edit texts]
dialog box. Input texts and click the [OK] 3 When the [Edit texts] dialog box appears, input texts from the keyboard.
button. The texts are written.
4 Click the mouse on the [OK] button of the [Edit texts] dialog box. The
texts are drawn at the position specified in 2 .

5 You can draw another texts continuously. Right-click the mouse on

the window to finish.

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The measurement results on the window can be deleted.

1 Select button.

2 Click the mouse to specify measurement results you want to delete.

3 If you select , the specified measurement results are deleted.

} Multiple measurement results cannot be deleted at the same time.

Delete all

All measurement results on the window can be deleted at a time.

1 If you select , all measurement results are deleted.

Changing text and line styles

The lines and texts (measurement values) of measurement results can be displayed in arbitrary colors or fonts.

1 Click the button of the following styles you want to change, and select your favorite in the list.
· [Text color] : Text color
· [Text size] : Font size
· [Text font] : Font type
· [Line color] : Line color
· [Line width] : Line width
} The style of the measurement results which are already drawn on the image cannot be changed. Set your favorite
style in advance before measurement.

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2 Outputting measurement results in CSV file

b
The measurement results can be outputted to files in CSV format.

1 Select the [ON] button a of [Save results].

a 2 Select the button b to close the [Measurement] window.

3 Select the [Controller] tab c .

4 Press the [Snap] button d . The file in CSV format is saved with the
same file name to the same save destination of the image.

a 3 Displaying cross lines

The cross lines can be displayed in the center of the window.
b
1 Select the [Play] tab a .
2 Press the [Measure] button b . The window changes to the
[Measurement] window.

3 Select the [ON] button c of [Cross hair]. The cross lines are displayed
on the window.

} The color of the cross lines may not be displayed properly due to
the noise when the image is compressed. In this case, record them
in TIFF to display properly.

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b When the display of scales or cross lines is set to ON, you can select
from 2 types described below.

Button Function
Live Scales and cross lines are displayed only on the
live image. (Scales or cross lines are not drawn on
the acquired image.)
Live/Snap Scales and cross lines are displayed on the live
image and also on the still image.

} These settings are also used for displaying measurements.

1 Select the [Play] tab a .

2 Press the [Measure] button b . The window changes to the
[Measurement] window.
c 3 Select the [Display on] button c .

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7 Initial Settings
For proper operations, the language and the scale magnification must be set at first.
Set according to the window (Setup wizard) displayed when the power is turned ON at first.
}} The Setup wizard is not displayed when the power is turned ON next time.
If settings are not made when the power is turned ON at first, you can also change settings in the [Menu] tab later.

1 Press the main switch a of the control box D2-CB to turn ON the
power. The Setup wizard appears on the display.

CAUTION In the initial settings, do not connect the recording media

such as a USB memory, etc. to the control box D2-CB until
the restart (automatic) after settings is completed.
For initial settings when the control box (U-CBS, etc.) is
connected, refer to "8 Functions linked with microscope"
a on P.89.
2 Set the language according to the wizard.
3 In a same say, set the scale magnification (magnification of camera
adapter or objective you are using). When settings are completed,
Control box D2-CB restarts.

}} If the settings on the wizard are canceled in the middle, all settings
so far are canceled.

}} For setting the language, refer to P.78 and for setting the scale
magnification, refer to P.78.

}} The date/time setting window and the display resolution setting

window are not displayed automatically. For setting procedures, refer
to “Setting Date/Time (P.82)” and “Setting display resolution (P.83)”.

}} You can acquire images without setting date/time, but we

recommend you to set date/time in advance to save the file name
of the acquired image with the correct date/time.

}} The display resolution can be set automatically, but it may not be

set automatically depending on the display you are using. It is
recommended to set the display resolution in advance.

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1 Setting the language
b

You can set the language you use. The language can be selected
from 2 languages: Japanese or English.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Setting] tab b in the tab
displayed.

c 2 Use the [Language] c button to select.

3 The message shown on the left appears. Confirm the content and
press the [OK] button d .

CAUTION When settings are changed, the control box D2-CB

restarts automatically. It takes several minutes because
the control box restarts twice. Do not turn OFF the
d main switch or unplug the AC adapter until the restart
completes.

4 If the recording media such as a USB memory, etc. are connected

to the control box D2-CB, the message shown on the left appears.
Disconnect the recording media and press the [OK] button e .
e
CAUTION When setting the language, disconnect the recording
media connected to the control box D2-CB such as a
USB memory, etc. until the restart (automatic) after settings
is completed.

a 2 Setting the microscope

b
You can set the adapter lens magnification, the objective magnification
and the zoom/magnification changer which are required for displaying
the scale in an appropriate length.
} When the control box (U-CBS, etc.) is connected, the setting
procedures will be different. Refer to "Automatic scale change (P. 92)".

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Maintenance] tab b in the
tab displayed.
c
2 Press the [Microscope] button c of [Calibration]. The [Microscope
setting] wizard is displayed.

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3 Set the adapter lens magnification d , and press the [Next] button e .

4 Set the number of zoom/magnification changer f , and press the

[Next] button g .

5 Set the zoom/magnification changer h and press the [Next] button

i .

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button k .

} This step is not displayed if the revolving nosepiece with coded

j functions is combined.
If this step is displayed, go to “When the revolving nosepiece
without coded functions is combined” described below.
If this step is not displayed, go to “When the revolving nosepiece
k with coded functions is combined” described below.

When the revolving nosepiece without coded functions is combined

7 Set the magnification of the objective in the light path to l and press
the [Next] button m .

8 Rotate the revolving nosepiece of the microscope and engage the

adjacent objective into the light path.
l
9 Repeat 7 and 8 to set the objective magnification of each
revolving nosepiece hole.
You do not need to set the magnification of the hole where no
m objective is inserted. Rotate the revolving nosepiece to set the
magnifications of other objectives.

When the revolving nosepiece with coded functions is combined

7 Set the magnification of the objective in the light path to n .

8 Rotate the revolving nosepiece of the microscope and engage
the adjacent objective into the light path. The information of the
revolving nosepiece hole position is acquired automatically and is
o displayed in o in the left picture.

9 Repeat 7 and 8 to set the objective magnification of each

n revolving nosepiece hole.
You do not need to set the magnification of the hole where no
p
objective is inserted. Rotate the revolving nosepiece to set the
magnifications of other objectives.
When the settings are completed, press the [Next] button p .

} If no magnification is set to the hole, the initial value (10x) is set. If

you add the objective, set the magnification again.

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When the coded illuminator is combined

} This step is displayed when the applicable coded illuminator is
combined.
If this step is not displayed, go to 13 .

10 Set the type of the mirror unit in the light path to q .

r If the mirror unit is not engaged in the light path, select [Empty].

11 Rotate the mirror unit cassette and engage the adjacent mirror
q unit into the light path. The information of the mirror unit position is
acquired automatically and is displayed in r in the left picture.
s
12 Repeat 10 and 11 to set the type of each mirror unit.
When the settings are completed, press the [Next] button s .

13 Confirm the settings t . Press the [Finish] button u if it is OK with you.

If you change the settings, press the [Back] button v and set again.

v u

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3 Setting Date/Time

c d e You can set the date and time of the camera.

The acquisition date/time is recorded on the acquired image.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Setting] tab b in the tab
displayed.

2 Press the button of c of [Time:] to select the order of "Year/

Month/Date" in the list.

List item Order

DMY Date/Month/Year
MDY Month/Date/Year
YMD Year/Month/Date

3 Press the button of d of [Time:] to select "Year", "Month" and

"Date" in the respective list. (The order of the list in d is same as the
order selected in c .)

4 Press the button of e of [Time:] to select "Hour" and "Minute" in

the respective list.

} The date and time are reflected to the system when they are
changed, but the view on the [Setting] tab is not updated
automatically. To confirm the latest date and time, change to the
other tab once and change to the [Setting] tab again. The view is
updated.

a b
4 Setting time zone

The time zone can be set.

When viewing the acquired images saved in the recording media in
c NTFS format such as USB-HDD (external hard disk for connecting
USB), etc. with PC, the acquisition date/time may not be correct.
Setting the time zone of DP2-CB same as the time zone of PC will
display the correct acquisition date/time.

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Setting] tab b in the tab
displayed.

2 Press the button of [Time zone] c to select the time zone of your
area in the list.

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3 The message shown on the left appears. Confirm the content and
press the [OK] button d .

CAUTION When settings are changed, the control box D2-CB

restarts automatically. It takes several minutes because
the control box restarts twice. Do not turn OFF the
d
main switch or unplug the AC adapter until the restart
completes.

4 If the recording media such as a USB memory, etc. are connected

to the control box D2-CB, the message shown on the left appears.
e Disconnect the recording media and press the [OK] button e .

CAUTION When setting the time zone, disconnect the recording

media connected to the control box D2-CB such as a
USB memory, etc. until the restart (automatic) after settings
is completed.

a
5 Setting display resolution
b

The resolution according to the display you are using can be set.
The resolutions which cannot be displayed on your display are not
shown in the list.

The display resolutions you can set are as follows.

1920 x 1200 WUXGA
1920 x 1080 Full HD
1680 x 1050 WSXGA+
c
1280 x 854
1280 x 768 WXGA
1024 x 600 WSXGA
1600 x 1200 UXGA
1280 x 1024 SXGA
1280 x 960 QVGA
1024 x 768 XGA

1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Setting] tab b in the tab
displayed.

2 Press the button of [Monitor resolution] c to select the display

resolution in the list.

} If nothing appears on the display due to the inappropriate

resolution, turn OFF the main switch once. Then, connect the
keyboard to the control box D2-CB and while pressing the [Alt] +
[M] keys, press the main switch of the control box D2-CB. The live
display starts at resolution XGA (1024 x 768).

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DP2-SAL can access to PC on the network by connecting control box

D2-CB to LAN.

CAUTION The settings changed by this operation won't be returned

to factory default settings. The malfunctions or damages
caused by changing the settings are subject to the paid
repair.
} The network must be set by the network administrator.

} The keyboard and the mouse must be connected for setting the
network.

Following operations are available by setting the network.

· The acquired images can be saved directly to PC on the network.
· The acquired images saved to PC on the network can be played
by DP2-SAL. (The images you can play are only those acquired
with DP22/DP27 However, if DP22 is connected, the 2448 x 1920
image (acquirable with DP27) cannot be played. Also, you may
not be able to play images acquired with DP22/DP27 if they are
edited by the PC, etc.)
1 Connect the LAN cable to the control box D2-CB. For procedures to
connect LAN cables, refer to "LAN Connection (P. 21)".

} If the LAN cable is not connected, settings of the network are not
reflected to the control box DP2-CB.

2 While the camera control software is running and also the live
image or the acquired image is displayed, press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Insert] of
the keyboard.

3 The message shown on the left appears. Confirm the content and
press the [OK] button a .

CAUTION When settings are changed, the control box D2-CB

restarts automatically. It takes several minutes until the
restart completes. Do not turn OFF the main switch or
unplug the AC adapter until the restart completes.
The control box D2-CB restarts and the Windows® desktop is displayed.
a

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4 Double-click the icon on the desktop to set the network or the file
sharing, etc. Set items according to your connection environment.
For details, consult with the network administrator.

Icon Function

The control panel starts.

The command prompt

starts.

} The functions of Windows® installed on the control box D2-CB are

limited specially for this system.

5 When the network connection is completed, double-click the [Camera]

icon on the desktop.
Icon Function

The camera control software

starts.

6 The message shown on the left appears. Confirm the content and
press the [OK] button b .

CAUTION When settings are changed, the control box D2-CB

b restarts automatically. It takes several minutes until the
restart completes. Do not turn OFF the main switch or
unplug the AC adapter until the restart completes.
} When the main switch of the control box D2-CB is turned ON
(including restarting when the network is set, etc.), you may not be
able to access to the network for first few minutes.
This is due to that the control box D2-CB continues setting the
network-related systems after it started.
In this case, start the control box D2-CB and wait for 2-3 minutes.

} For system requirements for network connection, refer to (P.7).

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 7 Installing special device driver

If the special device driver is required for the USB device connected
to the control box D2-CB, you can install the device driver of that USB
device on the control box D2-CB.

CAUTION The settings changed by this operation won't be returned

to factory default settings. The malfunctions or damages
caused by changing the settings are subject to the paid
repair.
} The device driver must be installed by the network administrator.

} The keyboard and the mouse must be connected for installing the
device driver.

1 While the camera control software is running and also the live image
or the acquired image is displayed, press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Insert] of the
keyboard.

2 The message shown on the left appears. Confirm the content and
press the [OK] button a .

CAUTION When settings are changed, the control box D2-CB

restarts automatically. It takes several minutes until the
restart completes. Do not turn OFF the main switch or
unplug the AC adapter until the restart completes.
The control box D2-CB restarts and the Windows® desktop is displayed.
a
3 Double-click the icon on the desktop to install the device driver
according to the instruction manual provided with the USB device to
be connected.
Icon Function

Explorer starts.

} The functions of Windows® installed on the control box D2-CB are

limited specially for this the system.

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4 When the installation is completed, double-click the [Camera] icon

on the desktop.

Icon Function

The camera control software

starts.

5 The message shown on the left appears. Confirm the content and
press the [OK] button b .

CAUTION When settings are changed, the control box D2-CB

restarts automatically. It takes several minutes until the
restart completes. Do not turn OFF the main switch or
unplug the AC adapter until the restart completes.

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 8 Canceling password lock of USB recording media

When the control box D2-CB is connected to the recording media such
as a USB memory equipped with the password function, etc., you can
cancel the password lock of that recording media.

} The keyboard and the mouse must be connected for canceling the
password lock.

1 While the camera control software is running and also the live image or
the acquired image is displayed, press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[End] of the keyboard.
The camera control software is exited and the Windows® desktop is
displayed. Double-click the icon on the desktop.

Icon Function

Explorer starts.

} The functions of Windows® installed on the control box D2-CB are

limited specially for this the system.

2 Cancel the password lock For the procedures to cancel the password
lock, follow the instruction manual provided with the USB recoding
media connected.

3 After the password lock is canceled, double-click the [Camera] icon on

the desktop to start the camera control software. The camera control
software starts.

Icon Function

The camera control software

starts.

CAUTION If the main switch of the control box D2-CB is turned

OFF or recording media such as a password protected
USB memory, etc. are attached/detached after above
operations, the above operations must be performed
again.

} If you start the camera control software while Explorer is running,

Explorer may be displayed in front of the camera control software.
In this case, click the camera control software.

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8 Functions linked with microscope
By connecting DP2-SAL with the control box for microscope or the microscope frame, you can use the linked functions
described below.

Linked function Explanation

Automatic scale change When the objective magnification is changed by changing the coded revolving nosepiece
or the motorized revolving nosepiece, the scale size is changed automatically according to
the magnification changed.
}} The objective magnification must be inputted in advance. For inputting procedures,
refer to "Setting the microscope (P.78)".
Shutter switch Attach the hand switch for exposure (U-HSEXP) to the microscope frame. You can acquire
images while observing with the microscope.

8-1 Application conditions

You can use the linked functions when the following control box or the microscope frame is combined.
·· U-CBS
·· U-CBM
·· BX3-CBM
·· BX3-CBH
·· BX3M-CB
·· BX3M-CBFM
·· STM7-CB
·· STM7-CBA
·· MX63-F
·· MX63L-F

}} The camera can also be connected to the microscope without connecting the hand switch for exposure U-HSEXP.
In such a case, the shutter switch function is not available.

}} The camera can also be connected to the microscope without connecting the revolving nosepiece with coded
functions. In such a case, the automatic scale change function is not available.

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 8-2 Connecting procedures

For procedures to connect the microscope to the control box, refer to the instruction manual of the relevant control box
or microscope.
CAUTION · Remove only the cover/seal of necessary connectors on the control box.

· Be sure to connect only units specified by Olympus to each connector. If units which are not specified
by Olympus are connected, the full performance is not ensured.
· Use RS232C cable for connecting the control box for microscope and the D2-CB.
· Be sure to turn OFF the main switch of each unit when connecting the cable.
· Align the connector orientation and insert it completely to the end. If the connector has fixing screws,
be sure to fix them.
· Inserting the connectors which are not specified by Olympus may damage them.

The connecting procedures are described below by using U-CBS as an example. For other connecting procedures, refer
to instruction manuals of devices to be connected.

Connecting to U-CBS

Connector of the coded

revolving nosepiece
Connector of the coded illuminator

RS232C connector D2-CB

U-CBS

RS232C cable
(provided with U-CBS)

U-HSEXP connector

a
AC adapter for U-CBS

When attaching the connector of the coded revolving nosepiece or the coded
illuminator, insert it by aligning the mark. a

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Attaching the hand switch for exposure U-HSEXP

} This switch is composed of U-HSEXP (magnet system) and a circular iron plate (adhesive system). Two circular
plates are provided and one of them is a spare.

c 1 Secure U-HSEXP a at the center of the circular plate b with the

magnet.
Do not remove the backing sheet of the circular plate until you
decide the position to attach the circular plate.

b 2 Decide the attaching position near the right or the left coarse adjusting
knob and also in the area for you to operate the switch easily c (
area).

a CAUTION Be careful, if the attaching position is too close to the

coarse adjustment knob, it may collide with the coarse
adjustment knob.
3 Clean the position to attach the circular plate with absolute alcohol,
remove the backing sheet of the circular plate and attach it by pressing
toward the microscope frame firmly.

CAUTION Magnetic objects placed near U-HSEXP may cause

malfunctions or damages. Do not place magnetic objects
near U-HSEXP.
· PC
· Cellular phone
· Watch
· Credit card
· ATM card
· Floppy disks
} You cannot record movies with U-HSEXP. Use the [Movie] button in
the control window. (P.36)

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} Be sure to turn ON the power of the control box for microscope or that of the microscope frame before turning ON
the power of D2-CB. If you turn ON the power in the wrong order, D2-CB does not recognize the control box for
microscope or the microscope frame correctly.

Automatic scale change

When the objective magnification is changed by changing the revolving nosepiece of the microscope, the scale size
is changed automatically according to the magnification changed.
To use this function, the objective magnification must be set to DP2-SAL in advance. Set the objective magnification
according to the microscope setting wizard displayed when the power is turned ON for the first time. If DP2-SAL has
already been started, refer to "Setting the microscope (P.78)" and set the objective magnification.

Displaying scale
a
b 1 Select the [Menu] tab a and select the [Display] tab b in the tab
displayed.

2 Press the [ON] button of [Scale] c to display the scale.

} For procedures to display scales, refer to "Setting scale display (P.45)”.
c

Hand switch for exposure U-HSEXP

U-HSEXP can be attached to the microscope by connecting U-CBS to U-HSEXP with the cable. With this
operation, you can acquire images while operating the microscope.
U-HSEXP is a same function as the [Snap] button on the control window. Pressing the U-HSEXP switch allows you
to acquire and save images.

} For procedures to connect to U-CBS, refer to P. 90.

} For procedure to attach to the microscope, refer to P. 91.
} You cannot record movies with U-HSEXP. Use the [Movie] button in the control window . (P.36)

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9 Warning list

In DP2-SAL, messages may appear depending on the camera status or operations.

Category Description Example
Notification The camera status or the information, e.g. exiting
of processing, etc. are notified. The message
disappears when passing 3 seconds after it was
displayed or when any key is pressed.

Warning This message appears when a less serious

error (such as an error where you can continue
operating by redoing) occurs. This message
is kept displayed until the [OK] button of the
message is pressed.

Confirmation This message appears to confirm whether you

truly want to execute, e.g. when deleting images,
etc. Press the [Yes] button or the [No] button.

Error This message appears when a highly serious

error occurs. The error contents and the
countermeasures are displayed. Operate the
camera according to the message.

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 10 Specifications

Specifications
Item
DP22 DP27
Image size 1920 x 1440 (1 x 1) 2448 x 1920 (1 x 1)
960 x 720 (1 x 1) 1224 x 960 (1 x 1)
960 x 720 (2 x 2) 1224 x 960 (2 x 2)
Cutout of any size at any position Cutout of any size at any position
File format TIFF (no compression) JPEG-LOW (compression rate: 1/2.7) JPEG-HIGH (compression
rate: 1/8)
Number of pixel for display 1920 x 1200 WUXGA
1920 x 1080 Full HD
1680 x 1050 WSXGA+
1280 x 854
1280 x 768 WXGA
1024 x 600 WSVGA
1600 x 1200 UXGA
1280 x 1024 SXGA
1280 x 960 QVGA
1024 x 768 XGA
Live image display speed Displayed pixels 1920 x 1440 (1 x 1) : Displayed pixels 2448 x 1920 (1 x 1) :
(frame rate) 25 fps 15 fps
Displayed pixels 960 x 720 (1 x 1) : Displayed pixels 1224 x 960 (1 x 1) :
25 fps 30 fps
Displayed pixels 960 x 720 (2 x 2) : Displayed pixels 1224 x 960 (2 x 2) :
25 fps 30 fps
Displayed pixels 1920 x 1080 : Displayed pixels 1920 x 1080 :
30 fps 22 fps
Image display Live image 1x, 2x (digital zoom), 4x (digital zoom), 1:1
(zooming display
magnification)
Played image Thumbnail view 1x, 2x, 4x, 1:1
Scale display Scale imprint function : View scale / Hide scale
Available microscope total magnification : 00.01 - 9999.99 x
}} Up to 28 types of total magnifications can be set.
Measurement functions Distance between 2 points, Polyline, 3 points circle, Distance between 2 centers,
3 points angle, 4 points angle, Perpendicular, Parallel line distance, Polygon area, Free
line, XY distance, Distance between 2 cross lines, Ruler, Arrow, Count, Text
}} To display measurement results more accurately, followings must be set.
·· Scale display : ON
·· Scale setting : Entry of objective power
·· Image file format : TIFF (applicable for still image measurement in PLAY mode)
Recording media USB storage device, PC connected to network
Input/output connectors DC input : Main power supply
Camera : USB3.0 TypeA
Interface : USB2.0, USB3.0
Monitor output : DVI-I (Digital / Analog RGB)
Wired LAN : 100Base-TX /10Base-T
Serial ports : RS-232C, D-SUB9pin
Microphone input connector : stereo mini jack
Line output connector : stereo mini jack
Dimensions and weight 180 (W) x 47 (H) x 215 (D) mm 1600 g

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Specifications
Item
DP22 DP27
Rating (AC adapter) Output : 12 V 4 A
Input : 100-240 V $ 50/60 Hz 2 A
Power consumption Max. power consumption: 23.0 W
During shutdown : 0 W (apparent power : approx. 16.0 VA)
Standby mode : 7.0 W or less (apparent power : approx. 41.2 VA)
Operating environment
Indoor use
Altitude : Max. 2000 meters
Ambient temperature : 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F)
Relative humidity : 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (88 °F) (without condensation)
In case of over 31°C (88 °F), the relative humidity is decreased linearly through 70% at 34 °C (93
°F), 60% at 37 °C (99 °F), to 50% at 40 °C (104 °F).
Supply voltage fluctuations : ±10%.
Pollution degree : 2 (in accordance with IEC60664-1)
Installation category (Overvoltage category) : II (in accordance with IEC60664-1)

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 11 Troubleshooting
Depending on use, the performance of DP2-SAL may not be exhibited fully even though there are no failures. If problems
occur, review the following list and take remedial actions as needed.
If the phenomena are not improved, contact Olympus for assistance.

Problem Cause Remedy Page

The image cannot be Images are being written in the Press the [Snap] button again after 1
26
acquired by pressing the memory. or more seconds.
[Snap] button. The capacity of the recording media Replace the recording media or
such as a USB memory, etc. is full. delete unnecessary images. Or delete
60,40
images from the recording media after
transferring them to PC, etc.
Recording media such as a USB Connect the recording media such as
memory, etc. are not connected a USB memory, etc. to the connector 20
properly. properly.
The LAN cable is not connected Connect the LAN cable to the connector
properly. (Only when PC on the network properly.
21
is specified as the save destination of
acquired images. )
Due to the network problem, PC of the Consult with the network administrator
save destination cannot be accessed. of PC of the save destination.
(Only when PC on the network is 7,84
specified as the save destination of
acquired images. )
The save folder is password protected. Connect the keyboard to the control
(Only when PC on the network is box D2-CB and input the password. Or
20
specified as the save destination of consult with the network administrator
acquired images. ) of PC of the save destination.
Due to the problem of connected Remove the USB device and the LAN
USB devices or the network, the cable.
20
adverse effect is caused to the camera
operation.
The play images are not shown The main switch is turned OFF or the Press the main switch of the control
23,53
on the display. system is in the sleep mode. box D2-CB.
The [Play] tab is not selected. Select the [Play] tab. 57
No image is recorded in the save Acquire the still image.
26
destination.
Recording media such as a USB Connect the recording media such as
memory, etc. are not connected a USB memory, etc. to the connector 20
properly. properly.
Nothing is shown on the The power of the display is not turned Turn ON the power.
–
display. ON.
The display cable is not connected Connect the display cable to the
17
properly. connector properly.
The display resolution is not set Set the display resolution properly.
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properly.
The system is in the sleep mode. Operate the mouse or the keyboard. 53
An error message appears As the interface cable is Press the main switch of the control
and the image is not disconnected, the power is not box D2-CB to terminate the system.
displayed. supplied to the camera head. Then, connect the interface cable
16,23
again and press the main switch of
the control box D2-CB to restart the
system.

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Problem Cause Remedy Page

The unfocused image is The microscope is not focused Use the fine adjustment knob to
–
displayed. correctly. focus correctly.
The parfocality of the eyepiece and Adjust the parfocality with the camera
–
the camera is not matched. adapter.
The aperture stop of the condenser is Adjust by narrowing down the
–
open too widely. aperture stop.
The field stop is not appropriate. Narrow down the field stop until the
image is circumscribed to the field –
of view.
Lens systems of the microscope or Clean the objective, photo lens,
the cover glass on the bottom of the condenser, window lens, etc of the
–
camera head are dirty. microscope. Or clean the cover glass
on the bottom of the camera head.
The acquired image is dark. The AE lock, exposure compensation Set them properly again.
25,33
Or it is too bright. or metering areas are not set properly.
The light intensity is not sufficient. Adjust the light intensity again. –
The fluorescent lamp is used. Use the light sources other than the
–
fluorescent lamp.
The colors of the image are The reference area for white balance Select the area where nothing is
strange. is not selected appropriately. shown on the background as the 32
reference area for white balance.
The image color is not correct. Adjust to the appropriate image color. 34
The light source of the microscope is Reduce the brightness of the light
–
too bright. source of the microscope.
There is a difference in the The 2-channel multi-CD is in use. Make the observation object brighter
brightness or color between and set the ISO sensitivity minimum
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the left half and the right half (DP27-CU: ISO100, DP22-CU: ISO200).
of the image. Also, use the camera calibration.
The play movie is fast- Since the folder on the network is Save the movie file in the recording
forwarded. specified as the save destination, the media attached to the control box 46
frame rate is slower. D2-CB such as a USB memory, etc .
The recording media applicable Connect the recording media (HDD/
to USB2.0 is specified as the save SSD) applicable to USB3.0 to the
destination. Or the recording media USB3.0 connector.
applicable to USB3.0 connected to 20
Also, save the movie file in the
the USB2.0 connector is specified as
the save destination. recording media (HDD/SSD)
applicable to USB3.0.
As the specified exposure time is Adjust the light intensity so that the
long, the frame rate is slower. exposure time is 1/30 s or less when
–
DP27 is connected or 1/25 s or less
when DP22 is connected.
The calendar is reset every The battery built in the control box The replacement must be performed
time. D2-CB is dead. by the manufacturer (paid). Consult 5
with Olympus.

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 Problem Cause Remedy Page
Functions linked with Cables are not connected properly. Connect cables of the microscope,
microscope are not working. control box for microscope (BX3-CBH, 90
etc.) and control box D2-CB properly.
The control box (BX3-CBH, etc.) is not Turn OFF the main switches of the
recognized. control box for microscope (BX3-CBH,
etc.) and control box D2-CB. Then,
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turn ON in the order of 1 Control
box for microscope (BX3-CBH, etc.)
and 2 Control box D2-CB.
The automatic scale change The objective magnification is not Specify the magnification of the
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function does not work. specified. Or it is not set properly. objective you are using.
When the main switch of the When turning OFF the main switch, the When turning OFF the main switch, do
control box D2-CB is turned system is terminated forcibly (the main not long-press the main switch. You
OFF, various settings or the switch is long-pressed.) can turn OFF the power by pressing 23
the main switch lightly.
scale function are returned to
the status before setting.

Repair request
If the phenomena are not improved even after you took the above remedial action, contact Olympus.
Please provide us the following information at that time. If this product is combined with PC, please provide us the PC
model name, OS, free space in HDD, memory, and CPU.
·· Product name and abbreviated name (example: Control box D2-CB)
·· Product number
·· Problem: If the error code (4-digit number) is displayed, please inform us as well.
The repair parts are kept for the period of five years after purchase.

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Proper selection of the power supply cord

If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the equipment by referring to
“Specifications” and “Certified Cord” below:
Caution : In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for Olympus products, Olympus can no longer
warrant the electrical safety of the equipment.

Specifications

Voltage rating 125 V AC (for 100-120 V AC area) or, 250 V AC (for 220-240 V AC area)
Current rating 6 A minimum
Temperature rating 60 ˚C minimum
Length 3.05 m maximum
Fittings configuration Grounding type attachment plug cap. Opposite terminates in molded-on IEC
configuration appliance coupling.

Table 1 Certified cord

A power supply cord should be certified by one of the agencies listed in Table 1 , or comprised of cordage marked with
an agency marking per Table 1 or marked per Table 2. The fittings are to be marked with at least one of the agencies
listed in Table 1. In case you are unable to buy locally the power supply cord which is approved by one of the agencies
mentioned in Table 1, please use replacements approved by any other equivalent and authorized agencies in your
country.

Country Agency Certification mark Country Agency Certification mark

Argentina IRAM Italy IMQ

Australia SAA Japan JET, JQA,

Austria ÖVE Netherlands KEMA

Belgium CEBEC Norway NEMKO

Canada CSA Spain AEE

Denmark DEMKO Sweden SEMKO

Finland FEI Switzerland SEV

United ASTA
France UTE
Kingdom BSI

Germany VDE U.S.A. UL

Ireland NSAI

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Approval organizations and cordage harmonization marking methods

Alternative marking utilizing

Printed or embossed black-red-yellow thread (Length
harmonization marking (May be of color section in mm)
Approval organization
located on jacket or insulation of
internal wiring) Black Red Yellow

Comite Electrotechnique Belge

CEBEC <HAR> 10 30 10
(CEBEC)

Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker

<VDE> <HAR> 30 10 10
(VDE) e.V. Prüfstelle

Union Technique de I´Electricite´

USE <HAR> 30 10 30
(UTE)

Instituto Italiano del Marchio di

IEMMEQU <HAR> 10 30 50
Qualita´ (IMQ)

British Approvals Service for Electric

BASEC <HAR> 10 10 30
Cables (BASEC)

N.V. KEMA KEMA-KEUR <HAR> 10 30 30

SEMKO AB Svenska Elektriska

SEMKO <HAR> 10 10 50
Materielkontrollanstalter

Österreichischer Verband für

<ÖVE> <HAR> 30 10 50
Elektrotechnik (ÖVE)

Danmarks Elektriske Materialkontroll

<DEMKO> <HAR> 30 10 30
(DEMKO)

National Standards Authority of Ireland

<NSAI> <HAR> 30 30 50
(NSAI)

Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll

NEMKO <HAR> 10 10 70
(NEMKO)

Asociacion Electrotecnica Y
<UNED> <HAR> 30 10 70
Electronica Espanola (AEE)

Hellenic Organization for

ELOT <HAR> 30 30 70
Standardization (ELOT)

Instituto Portages da Qualidade

np <HAR> 10 10 90
(IPQ)

Schweizerischer Elektro
SEV <HAR> 10 30 90
Technischer Verein (SEV)

Elektriska Inspektoratet SETI <HAR> 10 30 90

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) SV, SVT, SJ or SJT, 3 X 18AWG

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) SV, SVT, SJ or SJT, 3 X 18AWG

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