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Retiga EXi Fast 1394 User’s Manual
Applicability
This document applies to the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 camera. For the latest updates, please visit
WWW.QIMAGING.COM.
Notice of Copyright
Copyright2003 Quantitative Imaging Corporation. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication of
this document is prohibited.
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QImaging, Retiga, and QCapture are trademarks of QImaging. Product names mentioned in this
document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of QImaging or other hardware, software, or
service providers and are used herein for identification purposes only. Microsoftand Windowsare
registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries of Microsoft Corporation and are used herein
for identification purposes only. Appleand Macintoshare registered in the U.S. and other
countries by Apple Computer, Inc. and are used herein for identification purposes only.
QImaging Corporation Address Information
4401 Still Creek Drive,
Suite 100, Willingdon Business Park
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5C 6G9
604.708.5061
WWW.QIMAGING.COM
QImaging Technical Support
Technical support is available to all registered users of QImaging products from 9am to 5pm Pacific
Standard Time.
SUPPORT@QIMAGING.COM
604.708.5061
WWW.QIMAGING.COM/SUPPORT/CONTACT/
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CONTENTS
Retiga EXi Fast 1394 User’s Manual ................................................................................ i
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
Power Requirements ................................................................................................... 1
Host Requirements ...................................................................................................... 1
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Interface ................................................................................. 2
Cables .......................................................................................................................... 2
Imaging Software for Your Camera ........................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 4
Step 1. Install the 1394 PCI card (Windows Users Only) .......................................... 4
Step 2. Install Your Imaging Software ....................................................................... 5
Step 3. Connect the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 .................................................................. 5
CAMERA BASICS ........................................................................................................... 9
Turning the Camera On and Off ................................................................................. 9
Connecting the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 to your Optics ................................................. 9
Understanding the LED Indicators ............................................................................. 10
Capturing Images with the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 ...................................................... 10
ADVANCED CAMERA CONTROLS ............................................................................. 11
Triggering the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 Extenally .......................................................... 11
Gain and Offset Controls ............................................................................................ 12
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ..................................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 14
Resolving Problems with the camera .......................................................................... 14
Unresolved Problems - Contacting QImaging Support .............................................. 15
GLOSSARY ...................................................................................................................... 16
APPENDICES ................................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX A: External Trigger Port ........................................................................ 18
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
The QImaging Retiga EXi CCD digital camera features enhanced visible and IR quantum efficiency for super high
sensitivity for demanding low light and fluorescence imaging applications. A progressive scan interline CCD
sensor gives a resolution of 1.4 million pixels in a 12-bit digital output. High-speed low-noise electronics provide
linear digital data for rapid image capture. The FireWire IEEE1394 digital interface allows ease of use and
installation with a single wire requiring no framegrabber or external power supply. The Retiga EXiincludes
QCapture Software for Windows and Mac(R) based software systems for real time image preview and capture.
A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for interfacing with custom software.
Power Requirements
The Retiga EXi Fast 1394 can be powered through a single IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable.
•Power:
Cooled Retiga EXi Fast 1394 = 11 watts
Uncooled Retiga EXi Fast 1394 = 6 watts
•Input voltage range: 8 - 24 volts
Host Requirements
For Windows PCs:
•PentiumCPU, running at 300MHz.
•256 MB RAM.
•Video card with 8 MB video memory capable of 32-bit color output.
•Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), Windows 2000,
or Windows XP Professional.
•If the PC is not equipped with a FireWire card, the supplied card must be installed.
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For Mac OS Computers:
•PowerPC-based Macintosh with an OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 port (G4 and iMac
models).
•iMac models may not provide enough power to cooled cameras. QImaging’s IEEE 1394
HUB may be required to power the camera. Contact QImaging for ordering information.
•Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or X
•256 MB+ RAM
•All the G4 and iMac models are equipped with a FireWire card. The supplied IEEE 1394 PCI
is not required for Mac OS computers.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Interface
The Retiga EXi Fast 1394 is powered and controlled through an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) digital interface.
A single FireWire connection from the camera to the computer allows full control of the camera and
rapid image data transfer from the camera to the computer.
Cables
A 10-foot FireWire interface cable is included with the camera. One end of this cable connects to
either of the available FireWire ports at the back of the camera; the other end of the cable plugs into
your computer’s 6-pin FireWire port.
Some computers have 4-pin FireWire ports. These ports may be used if they are OHCI compliant, but
you will need to purchase a 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable from your local computer store. If you
connect the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 to a 4-pin FireWire port, you likely need to use an external power
supply.
What is the difference between 4-pin and 6-pin FireWire ports?
FireWire cables are available in two varieties: 4-pin and 6-pin. 6-pin FireWire cables are capable of
providing both power and a communication interface between the camera and computer while 4-pin
cables provide only a communication interface. Some laptop computers have 6-pin FireWire jacks that
do not provide power. If your computer has such a port, you will have to power your Retiga EXi Fast
1394 by attaching an external power supply to the system.
Imaging Software for Your Camera
Industry Standard Imaging Applications
The Retiga EXi Fast 1394 works with industry-standard Windows and Mac OS imaging software.
Please go to the following URL for an up to date listing of third party software companies that support
QImaging cameras. HTTP://WWW.QIMAGING.COM/ALLIANCES/
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QCapture Suite Software
The Retiga EXi Fast 1394 operates on both Windows and Mac OS based systems. QCapture Suite
Software for both systems is available at WWW.QIMAGING.COM. The easy-to-use QCapture software
gives you complete control over the camera’s settings and image capture functions. QCapture Suite
also includes a TWAIN-compliant interface that allows many Windows image-editing applications to
acquire images using QImaging cameras.
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
Step 1. Install the 1394 PCI card (Windows Users Only)
This step is for Windows PC users only. If you are installing the Retiga EXi Fast 1394 on a Mac OS
computer, please skip to Step 2.
Check your computer for an existing FireWire port:
The Retiga EXi Fast 1394 connects to your Windows PC via a FireWire port. If you already have a
FireWire port, you do not have to install the IEEE 1394 PCI card. Check the connectors at the back of
your PC for a port that matches the FireWire ports on your camera (Figure 1 and Figure 2).
Figure 1— 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) Port connection
Figure 2— 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) Port connection
IMPORTANT: Follow these steps in order to complete the installation.
DO NOT CONNECT the camera until the camera driver is installed.
1. Windows PC users only: Install the IEEE 1394 PCI card - only if necessary.
2. Imaging Software - Install the software and drivers that your new QImaging
camera needs to capture images.
3. Retiga EXi Fast 1394 - Connect the camera to your computer using the supplied IEEE
1394 cable.
DO NOT CONNECT the camera until you have a functioning FireWire port in
your computer and the camera driver is installed.
Camera Computer
Camera Computer
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If your PC does not have a functioning FireWire port, you must install the IEEE 1394 PCI card that came
with your camera.
If necessary, install the supplied IEEE 1394 PCI card:
•Shut down your computer.
•Open the case, and install the supplied IEEE 1394 card into an empty PCI slot. See the user’s
manual for your computer for complete instructions on installing new PCI cards.
•Restart your computer. Windows should automatically install the appropriate software
drivers for the card.
Step 2. Install Your Imaging Software
Once the IEEE 1394 card is installed in your computer, you are ready to install the FireWire drivers and
imaging software. See your Imaging Software User’s Guide for complete installation instructions.
Step 3. Connect the Retiga EXi Fast 1394
Once your imaging software is installed, connect your camera. There are two different types of
connections. In most cases, the FireWire cable provides the necessary power required by the Retiga
EXi Fast 1394. However, if your camera is cooled you may need to provide additional power to the
camera in one of the ways listed in the following figures. Most noteably, you will need to either
connect your camera with a 1394l power supply or through an IEEE 1394 HUB. Both items are
available from your QImaging dealer.
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Connecting the camera to a PC/MAC desktop or MAC laptop Computer
Perform the following for connecting your camera.
•Remove the FireWire cable from the camera box, and plug one end of the cable into one
of the camera’s FireWire sockets (either socket is fine).
Figure 3— Camera FireWire Sockets.
•Plug the other end of the cable into a FireWire port on your computer
Figure 4— Desktop Computer FireWire Connection
There are some cases when connecting to a PC or Mac desktop or Mac laptop computer where not
enough power is supplied through the IEEE 1394 cable. If this is the case, you may receive an Error
FI REWI RE PORT S
Camera Computer
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Code 28 or the software not working consistently. In this case, external power must be delivered to
the camera which can be accomplished by connecting the camera via one of the following methods.
•Connection of an 1394 power supply with your camera is as follows:
Figure 5— FireWire and 1394 Power Supply Connection
•Connection of a 1394 IEEE HUB with your camera is as follows:
Figure 6— FireWire and IEEE 1394 HUB Connection
Connecting the camera to a PC laptop computer
There are two common connection varieties for laptop computers;
1Built-In Firewire port, or
2PCMCIA Card.
1. Built-In 4-pin or 6-pin Firewire Port
There are cases with PC laptops where a built-in 6-pin FireWire port is available. If this is the case
with your computer, it is possible that the two power pins on the Firewire port have been
disabled, allowing only data communications. If you have such a connection or if you have a
built-in 4-pin connector, you will need to power the camera.
If you purchased a 1394 power supply from QImaging, connect your camera as follows:
Camera Computer
110/240 VAC
Camera Computer
110/240 VAC
1394 HUB
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