Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Description................................................................................................................................1
System Components................................................................................................................1
About This Manual..................................................................................................................2
Precautions ................................................................................................................................2
Environmental Requirements................................................................................................2
Storage Requirements .............................................................................................................3
Microscopes, Lenses, and Tripods ........................................................................................3
Repairs .......................................................................................................................................3
Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................3
Roper Scientific Customer Service .......................................................................................4
Chapter 2. System Installation
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................5
Software Compatibility Requirements................................................................................5
Host Computer Requirements...............................................................................................5
Multiple Cameras ....................................................................................................................6
Software Installation ...............................................................................................................6
Installing the PCI Card ...........................................................................................................6
Connecting Your CoolSNAP Camera...................................................................................7
Chapter 3. Operating Features
Common Features ....................................................................................................................9
Readout Speed...................................................................................................................9
Binning ...............................................................................................................................9
RS170/PAL Operation ......................................................................................................9
CoolSNAP
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Features ..............................................................................................................9
Dual Mode Operation ......................................................................................................9
Antiblooming ..................................................................................................................10
Application Examples ....................................................................................................11
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
System Does Not Boot Normally ........................................................................................13
New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear (Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP).....13
Green LED Does Not Illuminate (Camera Has No Power) ............................................13
Images Not Displayed Properly ..........................................................................................14
Bright Spots in Image / Increased Background Noise ........................................................14
Camera Running Too Warm ................................................................................................14
PVCAM Error Message Appears.........................................................................................14
Lengthy Pauses During Imaging ........................................................................................14
Chapter 5. Basic Specifications
Dimensions .............................................................................................................................15
CCD Specifications and Orientations................................................................................16
Additional Measurements....................................................................................................16
Detector....................................................................................................................................17
Index ....................................................................................................... 19
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