About This
Manual
The
CoolSNAP User Manual
is divided into four chapters. It is suggested that
you read the entire manual before operating the camera in order to ensure
proper use. The chapters that follow this introduction are:
•
System Installation — Instructions for installing the camera system’s
hardware and software.
•
Troubleshooting — Answers to camera system problems.
•
Basic Specifications — Specifications for CoolSNAP components.
Precautions
The CCD and other system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). To avoid permanently damaging the system, please observe
the following precautions:
•
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required
to take adequate measures.
•
If you are using high-voltage equipment (such as an arc lamp) with
your camera system, be sure to turn the camera power
on last
and
power the camera
off first.
•
Never connect or disconnect any cable while the camera system is
powered on.
•
Although you should switch off the
camera’s
power before
disconnecting the CoolSNAP cable from the DATA connector or the
PCI card, you do
not
need to power off your computer to detach the
cable.
•
Use caution when triggering high-current switching devices (such as
an arc lamp) near your system. The CCD can be permanently damaged
by transient voltage spikes. If electrically noisy devices are present, an
isolated, conditioned power line or dedicated isolation transformer is
highly recommended.
•
Always leave 1/2 inch of space around the camera’s external cooling
fins for air flow.
•
Never open the camera. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
CoolSNAP camera. Opening the camera voids the warranty.
•
Use only a CoolSNAP cable and a CoolSNAP PCI card with your
CoolSNAP camera. Using a different cable or PCI card may result in
permanent damage to your system.
•
Do not use a screw longer than 1/4 inch (.63 cm) in the camera’s tripod
mounting hole.
•
Do not use a C-mount lens having optics that extend farther than .47
inches (11.9 mm) behind the flange of the lens.
Environmental
Requirements
The CoolSNAP camera system should be operated in a clean, non-condensing
environment.
The camera system’s ambient operating temperature is 15°C to 30°C.
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