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IKon-L
4.4 U
sing
tHe
i
k
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-l
Once set-up the iKon-L is controlled through the camera control software. Please refer to the information supplied with
the camera control software (available separately) for further details e.g.
Andor Solis
or
SDK2
. For information on the
features available with the iKon-L please refer to the
Appendix D Reference Information
.
4.4.1 a
djUsting
tHe
cooling
fan
speed
.
1. Select Fan Control from the Hardware drop-down menu.
2. Select the speed you require as necessary (this may affect the cooling ability of the CCD).
NOTE: After changing from High to Low, it may be necessary for the camera temperature to stabilize before
acquiring data. However for optimum performance it is recommended to leave the fan setting at High.
4.4.2 p
Reventing
o
veRHeating
Care should be taken to ensure that the camera does not overheat, as this can cause system failure. Overheating may
occur if either of the following occur:
•
The air vents on the sides of the head are accidentally blocked or there is insufficient or no water flow.
•
You are using air cooling with the camera in ambient air >35 ºC.
To protect the detector from overheating, a thermal switch has been attached to the heat sink. If the temperature of the
heat sink rises above 47ºC, the current supply to the cooler will cut out and a buzzer will sound. Once the head has
cooled, the cut-out will automatically reset.
See
Section 3.7
for further information on Cooling.