UVP ChemiDoc-It Imaging System - Manual (Page 8)

ChemiDoc-It Imaging System 8
Note: The MegaCam 810, OptiChemi 610 and BioChemi 510 cameras use many of the same
components and are installed in a similar manner. Therefore, the installation instructions herein will
refer to all three cameras interchangeably.
Note: When looking at the darkroom from the front, the MegaCam 810, OptiChemi 610 and BioChemi
510 cameras attach to the bracket with the Black Thumb Screw at the right of the system. The USB and
power cables will extend from the front of the camera, facing the user.
Installation with Motorized Fixed Lens
MegaCam 810 and
OptiChemi 610
Components
1. USB Cable
2. Camera
3. Base Mount (ships
attached to the
darkroom)
4. Bracket
5. Black Thumb Screw and
Brass Thumb Nuts
6. Camera Lens &
Controller
7. Lens Controller Power
Supply Cable
The photograph shows the parts required for assembly of the MegaCam 810 camera with the motorized
lens controller on the ChemiDoc-It Imaging System. The OptiChemi 610 camera will have a different
appearance but will be installed in the same manner.
Note: The image above shows the 50mm f/1.2 lens (6). Another lens and/or lens controller may be
shipped with the system. Not all components may appear as shown in the image.
1. Set up the darkroom hardware and unplug all components from the power outlet.
2. The base mount (3) is preassembled and attached to the ChemiDoc-It darkroom at the UVP
factory. In the case that the base and gasket are shipped separately, secure the base mount
and gasket to the darkroom with the long screws provided (not shown).
3. Attach the camera bracket (4) to the base mount with the brass thumb nuts (5).
4. If not already removed, take the lens cap off the lens.
5. Place the camera/lens assembly over the base mount with the lens tight against the round
cutout in the rubber gasket. Secure the camera to the bracket (4) with the black thumb screw
(5) on the right side of the camera with the power and USB ports facing the front of the unit.
6. Connect the camera power supply from the darkroom into the camera. Locate the power cable
extending from the top of ChemiDoc-It darkroom.
Note: If upgrading an existing system from a previous camera, do not use the power supply
built into the ChemiDoc-It darkroom; instead, use the external power supply supplied with the
camera kit.
7. Connect the camera’s USB cable to the camera and into an available port on the computer.
8. Open VisionWorksLS to operate the camera. Refer to the VisionWorksLS software manual on
the Support CD or use the Help Files embedded in the software for more information.
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