The Olympus PCIe Interface Board enables high-speed data transfer between Olympus DP72 camera systems and host computers via PCI Express. Engineered for demanding image acquisition and processing in research and industrial environments, this interface card bridges the DP72 camera to standard Windows-based workstations, supporting uncompressed image files up to 38 MB per frame. The board operates within strict thermal and environmental parameters, requiring careful installation and power management in the host system.
Technical Specifications
Interface & Connectivity
• Host interface: PCI Express slot
• Camera interface: Proprietary connector (DP72 system)
• External triggering: BNC connectors for trigger input/output
• Power connector: FDD 4-pin Molex
Environmental Operating Conditions
• Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C
• Humidity: 20% to 85% (non-condensing)
Physical Form Factor
Standard PCIe card with low-profile bracket option for compact chassis. The IC area reaches elevated temperatures during operation; thermal caution required.
– Key Features
• High-speed PCIe data transfer between camera and host
• Supports external triggering via BNC connectors (cellSens/OLYMPUS Stream software)
• Flexible power adapter options for diverse PSU configurations
• Low-profile bracket variant for space-constrained installations
• Uncompressed image support: 1360 × 1024 pixel (24-bit) = ~4 MB; 4140 × 3096 pixel (24-bit) = ~38 MB
– Typical Applications
Microscopy image acquisition in research and industrial settings requiring integration with Olympus DP72 camera systems and UIS2/UIS series optical microscopes.
– Compatibility & Integration
Camera & Microscope
Exclusively designed for Olympus DP72 camera systems; compatible with Olympus UIS2/UIS series microscopes (not LB series).
Host Computer Requirements
• CPU: Pentium 4 or equivalent (non-Intel chipsets not guaranteed)
• Graphics: PCIe x16 VGA card, 1280 × 1024 minimum resolution, 32-bit color; on-board graphics acceptable
• Operating system: Windows (driver updates required for specific versions, e.g., Windows Vista 64-bit)
• Storage: Substantial HDD free space for uncompressed image files
Software
Requires Olympus DP2-TWAIN/DP2-BSW software.
