Pco pco.edge 4.2 bi, User Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
Advantages of the pco.edge 4.2 bi (UV)
Features
Innovations aren’t always about having that one big new idea. Unique
technology also comes from evolution, combining existing and new
technology. When our tried and trusted pco.edge series pools forces
with modern back illuminated (bi) sensor technology, the result is our
pco.edge 4.2 bi (UV).
The adjustable cooling system allows the use of air or water to cool
the sensor down to -25 °C. At this temperature, the dark current is
reduced to 0.2 e-/pixel/s.
According to your application you can choose an input window
specialized either for the UV or VIS range. High resolution and 6.5 x
6.5 μm² pixel size guarantees high-quality images with quantum
efficiency up to 95 %. The pco.edge 4.2 bi (UV) incorporates a
powerful USB 3.1 interface complementing its performance.
Main Features
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Resolution: 2048 x 2048 pixels
• Superior quantum efficiency up to 95 %
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26667:1 dynamic range
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lowest dark current (typ.) 0.2 e-/pixel/s
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USB 3.1 interface
1.1 INTENDED USE
This camera system is designed for use by technicians, engineers
and scientists. It is a scientific measuring instrument, which provides
images. The camera may only be used according to the instructions
of this manual. The disclosures and operating conditions in these
operating instructions installation must be respected. Unauthorized
modifications and changes of the device are forbidden for safety
reasons.
1.2 CONVENTIONS
The following typographic conventions are used in this manual:
bold italics
Terms that can be found in the software pco.camware
Features Heading within a chapter
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Bold chapter: hyperlink to a chapter
Numbers that help to find functions quickly
Notes that must be observed
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