Chapter 2.
System Installation
Carefully review the
Precautions
section on page 2 before performing any of the
procedures outlined here. Again, 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.
Introduction
Your CoolSNAP
cf
or CoolSNAP
ES
camera system has the following hardware
components:
•
PCI card
•
Camera and Data cable
CoolSNAP system components are linked by the data cable and controlled by
your host computer system. All of these hardware components should be
included with your shipment. Refer to the information and figures in
System
Components
on page 1.
The CCD you selected is installed in your camera.
Keep all the original packing materials so you can safely ship the CoolSNAP
system to another location or return it for service if necessary.
If you have any difficulty with any step of the instructions, call Roper
Scientific Customer Service.
Software
Compatibility
Requirements
The CoolSNAP package includes the RS Image capture software program
designed for use with your CoolSNAP camera.
All other imaging software must also be PVCAM-compatible. For full access
to imaging software functions, PVCAM must be version 2.6.5 or higher.
Host Computer
Requirements
The host computer for your CoolSNAP camera must have the following:
•
Windows
®
98SE, Windows
®
ME, Windows
®
2000, or Windows
®
XP
operating system
•
500 MHz Pentium
®
III (or greater)
•
256 MB RAM (or greater)
•
CD-ROM drive
•
At least one unused PCI card slot
•
16-bit color display (or greater)
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