OLYMPUS Stream Designed with Your Workflow in Mind
Keep Your Workflow Streamlined
BX51M and OLYMPUS Stream
Your time is just as important as your working conditions. That’s why the OLYMPUS Stream system can be personalized to fit your process flow. An easy-to-use interface guides you effortlessly through every step from image adjustment, image capture, measurements, report creations and data basing or whatever end result you need to achieve. As a result, you’ll find that you can complete your tasks more efficiently regardless of the complexity.
Build Your Olympus System Your Way
The OLYMPUS Stream software system can be purchased in a variety of packages designed to fit your needs. Whether you require the capabilities found in the entry level OLYMPUS Stream Start or the advanced automation controls found in OLYMPUS Stream Motion. The packages are also expandable with specific applications modules to meet unique analysis needs. There is always the right package for your requirements. As a result, you can have your system exactly as you wish – your way.
Easily Expandable To Future Applications
With the OLYMPUS Stream system, you’re prepared not only for today’s applications but for tomorrow’s. Whatever the future may bring, you’ll be ready to keep up with advances in technology with OLYMPUS Stream system solutions.
Streamlined User Interface
User Interface Concept
OLYMPUS Stream user interface
As you progress from image capture to report creation, the tool windows you need are always displayed at every stage. You can quickly and easily access control parameters.
Dynamic User Interface
Depending on your needs, you can arrange the layout of the tool window to best fit your workflow. You can create customized layouts with all the necessary functions for each activity.
Microsoft Office Integration
OLYMPUS Stream can create professional reports directly into Microsoft Word. Report templates and headers can be flexibly modified according to your company’s needs. The images can be zoomed and annotated along with the metadata. Statistical analysis and graphing are also accomplished using Excel with the output easily imported into your report. OLYMPUS Stream uses a unique compression method that allows you to store view reports without the need for any unique applications software.
My Function
You can create intuitive workflows based on the most frequently used functions, simplifying repetitive tasks so that even new users are able to operate the software easily and efficiently.
OLYMPUS Stream Adapts to Your Workflow
Live Image Navigation
Using the OLYMPUS Stream image navigation allows you to pan and zoom on live or stored images. The image navigator interface provides immediate updates at your location on both the zoomed and unmagnified images. The navigation system provides you with fast, immediate views of your sample before you acquire an image. All image viewing and manipulation is carried out with a clean, simple user interface, providing fast and intuitive results.
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Optimized Focus and Exposure
The Olympus Stream focus indicator enables users to select a region of interest and bring it into optimum focus using the focus control of the microscope. This function is essential when a large optical depth of field makes it difficult to find the best focus position by eye. OLYMPUS Stream’s, live histogram display and over-exposure indicator let you easily find the optimum exposure time to avoid over exposed images that cause a loss of detail. Your digital camera’s exposure time can then be adjusted manually or automatically when using the family of Olympus DP series cameras.
Instant Extended Focus Image (EFI)
OLYMPUS Stream software easily provides images for samples that extend beyond the depth of focus. The manual Extended Focus Image allows you to use the fine focus adjustment to combine many images in the z-axis to provide you with a single combined output that can be used for visualization or measuring in x and y.
Manual Multiple Image Alignment (MIA)
OLYMPUS Stream software provides MIA to enable the creation of panoramic images of samples that extend beyond the field of view. The simple step-by-step process allows you to quickly combine the images. The OLYMPUS Stream software then quickly stitches them together, providing you with an output ready for simple visualization or complex measurement.
Olympus Offers Solutions to Save You Time
Autofocus
For precise sample focusing and speedy image acquisition, OLYMPUS Stream offers two autofocus options. For surfaces with high contrast, OLYMPUS Stream can also use its contrast-based software autofocus. For surfaces with low contrast, such as polished or transparent materials, the laser autofocus unit is a fast, repeatable option when integrated with the Olympus BXiS microscope system. Both systems provide perfectly focused images with the simple click of a button.
Macro Recorder
OLYMPUS Stream provides a way to preset complex imaging and measuring tasks with the Macro Recorder. The Macro Recorder creates step-by-step processes, which, after completion, are stored and then implemented with a single click. This capability provides all operators with the same settings and consistent output.
When creating large, high-resolution automated MIA (montage overview) images, the combination of OLYMPUS Stream with a motorized stage easily provides a fast result. The operator selects MIA scanning by using the stage navigator tool, which steps the operator though the entire process. When using the automatic EFI function with a motorized focus unit, the software recommends the optimum number of images required to provide perfectly focused images that are outside the depth of field.
Tilt Compensation
OLYMPUS Stream can predict a sample’s tilt by taking three or more points on the coordinate data when performing automated MIA using motorized systems. This shortens the time and increases the repeatability for stage height adjustment when acquiring images.
Gets You the Image You Want
3D Image Creation
By using the a motorized focus unit, images with different focus positions can be recorded automatically. In addition, calibrated z-profile measurements using z-stack data and 3D image creation using the 3D-EFI function are made possible. The three-dimensional view of the sample becomes crystal clear with a few mouse clicks.
Image Processing
OLYMPUS Stream has a variety of filters for edge detection, smoothing, and other purposes. You can visualize image features by enhancing and modifying with a rocessing filter on the acquired image. For best results, you can check or adjust the filter results in a preview display. Additionally, image manipulations such as subtraction and erosion are also easily carried out without losing your valuable original image.
From Simple Measurements to Particle Analysis
Basic Measurement
Measurement Operation
Optical inspection and quality control require frequent measurements. OLYMPUS Stream provides interactive measurement functions such as distances, angles, rectangles, circles, ellipses and polygons. The measurements are made with your mouse and show immediate feedback indicated on the image or in the live data table. All results are saved with the image files as records. To further improve on accuracy, optical data such as system magnification are automatically available when combined with the Olympus Microscope system.
Measurement Result
Included with the OLYMPUS Stream Basic package and other more advanced packages is an integrated data analysis package. The data analysis provides statistical analysis on your data based on your needs. You can calculate mean standard deviation, min, max, and more. All of the data gathered is exported to Microsoft Excel with a single click.
Magic Wand
OLYMPUS Stream Essentials includes a wand for automatically detecting the edges of the sample you wish to measure. The Magic Wand allows you to select the measurement points-free hand for simple or multiple lines, plus free hand polygon measurements for irregularly shaped objects.
Layer Management
Each image as it is captured and annotated is broken into layers (original image, measurement data, annotations etc.), allowing you to change processing files (smoothing and/ or sharpening) without affecting your measurement results. You can easily retain your measuring data as you carry out your analysis and measurements.
Traceability
For quality control and traceability recording the conditions of image acquisition is essential. With OLYMPUS Stream, you can quickly create a calibration report for important information like magnification, objective lens type, pixel size, scale bar, etc. The Info Stamp created from updated calibration information can be used for overlaying on the acquired image and reports.
Phase Analysis
OLYMPUS Stream Essentials and other more-advanced packages offer a very flexible and powerful phase analysis tool with ROI selection. It speeds and simplifies the extraction of phase fraction data of more than one compound in the same image.
Count and Measure
Object Detection and Classification
Object detection and size distribution measurement are among the most important applications in digital imaging. OLYMPUS Stream incorporates a detection engine that utilizes threshold methods to reliably separate objects (e.g. particles, scratches) from the background. OLYMPUS Stream offers more than 50 different parameters for shape, size, position, and pixel properties (intensity, gray value) for object classification.
Intuitive Workflow Interfaces
Easy-to-use Operation
With the click of an icon on the Materials Solution tool window, you can execute the most complex image analysis task quickly, precisely, and in compliance with most common international standards.
Example: Grains Planimetric
Olympus Broad Range of Digital Cameras
DP72
With this color digital camera, resolution, sensitivity, frame rate, and color fidelity combine to provide the highest level of performance. The DP72 is compatible with all samples and observation modes, including fluorescence, and produces clear 12.8M-pixel sample images
DP25
This high-resolution 5M pixel color CCD camera provides the highest performance in brightfield observation for most applications. The DP 25 accommodates all techniques with high color fidelity.
DP21
This 2M-pixel color CCD camera can be controlled from a space-saving, intuitively operated hand- switch (PC required). The hand-switch incorporates the 12 most frequently used measurement functions for efficient inspection of industrial parts.
OLYMPUS Stream Expands to Meet Your Future Needs
Database Management
When you need to efficiently browse through thousands of images and other files created in the past, OLYMPUS Stream can streamline your workflow from image capture through data management. The software incorporates a client-server database based on Microsoft SQL Server Express. It allows you to assign user-definable fields (creation date, project ID, parts number, deadline, and metadata) into image and other files and folders, permitting efficient data sharing and quick searches.
Simple Network Connections
The OLYMPUS Stream NETCAM option lets any authorized network user connect to your OLYMPUS Stream PC and visualize the same image in real time with a web browser. What’s more, the DP21 also provides self-contained integration into your local network, allowing you to share your work across your office or around the world.
Microsoft Office 2010
Stay up to date with OLYMPUS Stream. The report tool can use the new version of the very popular Microsoft Office suite. OLYMPUS Stream is there and is designed for the future.
Windows 7 64-bit
The 64-bit edition of Microsoft Windows 7 is the new reference in operating systems. OLYMPUS Stream fully utilizes all of the advanced capabilities of 64-bit computing for your everyday tasks. You can smoothly execute advanced image processing tasks (like counting more than 2 million objects simultaneously) that were impossible before.
Motion
Basic Image Acquisition
Live image acquisition
Captures live image in various format
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Live pan and zoom
Zoom into live image using mouse wheel, displays crosshair in overlay
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Basic Image Tools
Image history and properties
Displays image history and properties
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Image navigator
Enables tool window for image navigation and zooming
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Gallery view
Displays thumbnails of open images in a gallery
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Layers
Enables viewing, extraction and deletion of single image layers
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Image processing and filters
Enables contract adjustment, edge detection, smoothing and sharpening of images and shading correction
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Static annotations
Draws text, arrows, lines, rectangles and ellipses on the image
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Interactive Measurements
Field of view measurement
Measures distances, angles, rectangles, circles, ellipses and polygons
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Advanced measurement
Interpolated polygon, Magic wand
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Olympus Device Control
Olympus microscope control
Controls motorised and coded Olympus microscope systems BX2, GX, SZX, SZX2 and MX, reads out Prior SZX-ZE
Measures the thickness of single or multiple layers (cross section view)
Supported standards
n/a
Measurement types
Layer boundaries can be specified using automatic detection, magic wand or manual mode. Individual measurements can be added or deleted later on.
Measurement of any type of layers (with even or uneven boundaries) is supported. Layer thickness measurement calculates mean, maximum and minimum values as well as statistical data for each individual layer.
Output
Spreadsheet with individual measurements. Report automatically created in Microsoft Word.
Cast Iron Analysis
Description
Measures the distribution, shape and size of graphite content in cast iron samples
Supported standards
EN ISO 945-1, ASMT A247, JIS G5502, KS D 4302, GB/T 9441
Measurement types
On polished samples: Automatic measures the characteristics of the graphite content (Size, Shape and Distribution) On etched samples: Measures the ferrite to pearlite ratio
Integrated workflow which take into account the sample status (etched or polished) Stores all results in the image property for additional data mining.
Output
Spreadsheet with individual measurements. Report automatically created in Microsoft Word.
Grain Sizing Intercept
Description
Measures the mean grain index using the intercept method
Supported standards
ASTM E112, GB/T 6394, GOST 5639, ISO 643, DIN 50601, JIS G0551, JIS G0552
Measurement types
Selection of pattern (Circles, Cross, Cross & Circles, Vertical Lines, Horizontal Lines, Horizontal & Vertical Lines). Definition of the number of test lines for determination of grain elongation.
Display the g-value in the Material Solution Tool Window. Stores all results in the image property for additional data mining.
Output
Spreadsheet with individual measurements. Report automatically created in Microsoft Word.
Grain Sizing Planimetric
Description
Measures the distribution of grain index using the planimetric method
Supported standards
ASTM E112, GB/T 6394, GOST 5639, ISO 643, DIN 50601, JIS G0551, JIS G0552
Measurement types
Automatic extraction of grain boundaries. User interaction using Stream sliders for improved usability.
Display the g-value histogram in the Material Solution Tool Window for direct interaction Stores all results in the image property for additional data mining.
Output
Spreadsheet with individual bins measurements, Stream chart with the distribution. Report automatically created in Microsoft Word.
Non Metallic Inclusion Rating in Steel
Description
Measures the non metallic inclusion rating in steel using the worst field method
Supported standards
ASTM E45 Method A, DIN 50602 Method M, ISO 4967 Method A, GB/T 10561 Method A, JIS G0555 Method A, UNI 3244 Method M
Measurement types
Automatic detection of non metallic inclusion using colors, shape and size. Automatic classification of oxydes, sulfides, silicates and aluminates
Live display of the detected inclusion with its rating. Stores all results in the image property for additional data mining.
Output
Spreadsheet with individual measurements. Report automatically created in Microsoft Word.
Chart Comparison
Description
Allows the user to compare live or selected images with standard charts
Supported standards
ASTM E112, ISO 643 (Option), DIN 50602 (Option), ISO 945 (Option) and DIN 50601 (Option)
Measurement types
Multiple displays available, including live overlay. User interaction using Stream sliders for improved usability.
Calculates statistics on the selected values. Stores all results in the image property for additional data mining.
Output
Report automatically created in Microsoft Word using selection of pre-defined templates.
Other Optional Software
Particle Detection
Description
Automatically Count & Measure of objects and particles
Supported standards
n/a
Measurement types
Multiple threshold methods are available (automatic, manual HSV, manual and adaptative).
The system can automatically measure multiple parameters on all segmentd objects (Area, Aspect Ratio, Bisector, Bounding box, Gravity Center, ID, Mass Center, Intensities Values, Convexity, Diameters, Elongation, Feret, Extent, Next Neighbor Distance, Orientation, Perimeter, Radius, Shape, Sphericity …).
Output
Spreadsheet and charts with individual measurements. Report automatically created in Microsoft Word.
3D Surface View
Description
Displays a 3D perspective of an image stack acquired with a motorised Z. (available with Stream Motion)
Display
Creates a new image with a 3D perspective. Easy navigation and rendering with the mouse
Measurement of height profiles on the 2D projection
Output
The result image can be exported. Animation can also be created automatically.
Netcam
Description
Live transmission of images over the network
Display
Remote Live view of the image using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Output
Several users can share the same image at the same time.
PC Requirements
CPU
Intel Core series 1.8 GHz or higher (Intel Core i5-650, 3.2 GHz recommended)
RAM
2GB or more recommended (4GB for Windows 7 64bit)
Hard disk
2 GB or more free space
OS
Windows XP Professional SP3 (32 bit) / Windows Vista Business, Ultimate SP2 (32 bit) / Windows 7 Professional (32 bit/64 bit)
Graphic card
1280×1024 monitor resolution with 32 bit video card
All functions of the XC10 camera can be completely controlled and operated via the modular Discover/Stream image-analytical software. No matter what current acquisition conditions are, real-time functions guarantee that the entire dynamic range is utilized. This ensures optimal contrast all the time. Following acquisition, XC10””s total integration into analysis provides the full range of options ad advantages of the latest in image processing and analysis, from image labeling to archiving, report generation and e-mailing all the way on to photo-realistic printouts ?and there””s no more need for the darkroom.
High sensitivity
The XC10 camera has a resolution of 1,376 x 1,032 pixels. Highly efficient readout technology (Correlated Double Sampling) coupled with Peltier-cooling of the CCD chip results in images of superior signal-to-noise ratio. Highly sensitive CCD elements are capable of detecting even the faintest signals. The electronic shutter offers variable exposure times ranging from 0.1 miliseconds to 160 seconds.
High frame rate
The high speed ADC (Analog-Digital Converter) working at a clock rate of 24 MHz in full 14-bit dynamic range is able to perform double sampling even at a readout rate of 24.5 MHz. Various frame rates are supported by this camera. For example, the camera can be set to acquire at a high frame rate of more than 15 fps at TV resolution using 2x binning. View your zoomed-in sample, locate the area of interest and focus ?all conveniently onscreen. No longer are you forced to trade off speed for quality. For acquisition the system switches automatically into the high-resolution mode. This avoids bleaching of your fluorescence specimen and offers optimal performance when setting parameters.
Easy installation
FireWire?technology guarantees that the XC10 installation is easy on any PC or laptop equipped with a FireWire?port. The days when you were limited to a frame grabber and just a single camera are history. FireWire?technology enables you to use multiple cameras on the same PC. The XC10 can be mounted onto all light microscopes with a C-mount adaptor. Plus, you only need one cable for getting data and power to the PC””s FireWire?port. No more clutter and no ””octopus”” of cables getting in your
The sensitive CMOS sensor is ideal for entry-level Industrial imaging, measurement and documentation.
The camera also offers three frame rates:
Search mode uses 3x pixel binning to offer 37 images per second at 640 x 512 pixels. This makes finding suitable areas of a sample very easy.
The focus mode uses 2x pixel binning to offer 28 images per second at 1,024 x 768 pixels. This ensures that focusing can be carried out quickly and accurately.
The full-resolution mode offers 10 images per second at 3.2-megapixel resolution.
The SC30 enable users to quickly find, focus on and image exactly what they are looking for with excellent color fidelity. Additionally, the SC30 offers a broad exposure range (57 μs?.75 s).
Easy installation
The SC30 can be quickly and easily mounted onto all light microscopes with a C-mount adaptor. Furthermore, USB 2.0 technology guarantees that installation onto a PC or laptop equipped with a USB2.0 port is simple, rapid and flexible, with power and data all from one cable.
Clear controls
The SC30 can be fully operated via Olympus Discover/Stream modular imaging software. This ensures that the camera can be used to its maximum capacity very easily and enables innovative solutions to all challenges, including image commenting, archiving, report generation and emailing.
The color CCD chip ensures users can see more and, as a result, measurements can be carried out with great precision and sensitivity, providing detection of even very weak signals.
The camera also offers three frame rates:
The Search mode uses 3x pixel binning to offer nearly 35 images per second at 688 x 514 pixels. This makes finding suitable areas of a sample very easy.
The Focus mode uses 2x pixel binning to offer 14 images per second at 1,040 x 772 pixels. This ensures that focusing can be carried out quickly and accurately.
The Full-resolution mode offers 5 images per second at 3.2-megapixel resolution.
These modes enable users to quickly find, focus on and image exactly what they are looking for with good color fidelity. Additionally, the UC30 offers a broad exposure range (100 μs?0 s) and a black-and-white acquisition mode at 1,040 x 772 pixels.
Easy installation
The UC30 can be quickly and easily mounted onto all light microscopes with a C-mount adaptor. Furthermore, FireWire?technology guarantees that installation onto a PC or laptop equipped with a FireWire?port is simple, rapid and flexible, with power and data all from one cable.
Clear controls
The UC30 can be fully operated via Olympus Stream modular imaging software. This ensures that the camera can be used to its maximum capacity very easily and enables innovative solutions to all challenges, including image commenting, archiving, report generation and emailing.
