Camera AxioCam ERc 5s Rev. 2, color, CMOS, 1/2.5", HDMI

AxioCam ERc 5s Rev. 2, color, CMOS, 1/2.5", HDMI

The 5 megapixel AxioCam ERc 5s CMOS camera is now available as Revision 2 and offers not only the simplest, but also most comprehensive introduction to the operation of a microscope camera.

This camera can be used as a fully-fledged microscope camera (together with ZEN or Axiovision microscope software) or as a replacement for a video camera, with a fast and well-resolved live image for training and routine applications.

• AxioCam ERc 5s Rev.2 microscope camera incl. driver software and USB 2.0 Y connection cable, 2m.
• sensor: Micron MT9P031, 5 Megapixels, colour, CMOS
• number of pixels: 2560 (H) x 1920 (V) = 5.0 megapixels
• pixel size: 2.2ìm x 2.2ìm
• sensor size: 5.7 x 4.28mm, corresponding to 1/2.5" (diagonal 7.1mm)
• live video refresh rate (depending on hardware and software configuration): HxV frame rate (800x600) 20fps
• live video refresh rate, standalone via DVI-D (HDMI): HxV image rate (1280x720) 60fps, (1920x1080) 30fps
• digitization: 3x8 bit/pixel
• integration time: 10ìs to 2s
• Interfaces:

1. -1x SD card slot (SD and SDHC cards),
2. -1x mini USB 2.0 (connection cable included),
3. -1x DVI-D (HDMI),
4. -1x Ethernet RJ45 100Mbit,
5. -1x IR Sensor Spectral range: approx. 400 to 700nm, IR filter

• readout mode: progressive
• optical interface: C-mount
• approvals: CE
• ambient conditions: +5°C to +45°C, maximum 80% relative humidity, non-condensing, free air circulation required
• power supply: via 2x USB 2.0 (Y connection cable) or external USB power supply (optional)
• control buttons: image capture, white balance supported
• operating systems: Windows 7x32 SP1 (ZEN lite/Axiovision lite) Windows 7x64 SP1 (ZEN lite/pro/system/Axiovision)
• camera is network-compatible and can be used with ZEISS iPad Labscope or Matscope apps. The apps are free to download from the Apple App Store.

Including ZEISS ZEN 2 starter software

ZEISS camera software: ZEN 2 Starter

ZEISS ZEN is the successor to Axiovision; after ZEN 2001 and 2012 it is now available in version 2 as ZEN 2 Starter and ZEN 2 Core. The Starter version is available free of charge and we include it with every ZEISS microscope camera sold. It allows you to configure the microscope camera, take pictures, perform simple measurements, and create reports.

A measuring module is available with the Starter version for extensive and complex measuring sequences as well as an image analysis module for automating your analysis.

After a short period of familiarisation with the software, you will be able use it to interactively control the entire workflow: image acquisition, processing and analysis. As the free Zen 2 Starter (or Zen 2 Lite) version, the software offers an extensive range of functions that cover the most important requirements.

ZEN stores the image data and all the hardware and software settings in the specially developed .czi image format. Use these metadata to reproduce image acquisition conditions and experiments and to document the development of your data.

ZEN lets you control all Carl ZEISS imaging systems via a common user interface. Frequently used functions bring the software to the forefront of your workflow. Buttons that are rarely used will be hidden.

Nevertheless, if necessary, everything can be once more carried out via a single click. ZEN's range of functions is tailored to your needs and is always visible, so that nothing distracts you from your work.

ZEISS' hardware recommendations:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.0GHz
• chipset: Intel Q87 chipset
• 8GB DDR3 RAM
• screen: at least 22" with a resolution of at least 1920x1080
• Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit