UVP iBox Explorer Imaging Microscope - Manual (Page 13)

iBox Explorer
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Additional iBox Explorer
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Connections
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Plug the USB cable into the back of the darkroom cabinet and the other end into the computer. This
cable allows the user to control all iBox Explorer
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hardware including magnification, camera and filter
selection through VisionWorksLS.
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Plug the joystick cable into the back of the darkroom cabinet.
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Plug the power cord into the back of the darkroom cabinet and the other end into a wall outlet.
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Turn the darkroom ON (power switch is located on the lower back side of the darkroom).
NOTE: Be sure to click the “Disconnect” button in VisionWorksLS before disconnecting any hardware
from the computer.
Loading Drivers
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Open VisionWorksLS software.
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Turn the darkroom ON if not already powered on (power switch is located on the lower back side of
the darkroom).
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Install the camera driver:
o When the camera is first connected to the computer, the Found New Hardware wizard will
open. Select “Install from a list or specified location (Advanced)” and click the Next button.
o Select “Don’t Search. I will choose the driver to install”. Then click the Next button.
o Click the Have Disk… button and browse to the C:\Windows\system32\drivers folder. Select
the AltaUSB.inf file and select Open and then OK to install the camera.
o Select Finish.
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Install the darkroom driver:
o Load the small disk that was shipped with the system to enable functionality of the darkroom.
o NOTE: If you do not have a tray-loading CD/DVD drive with an inset for loading a smaller disk,
contact UVP Technical Support for further assistance.