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If you are a Mac

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 user, the host computer for your CoolSNAP camera must 

have the following: 

Macintosh

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 OS 8.X or OS 9.X 

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64 MB RAM (or greater) 

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CD-ROM drive 

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At least one unused PCI card slot 

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Video adapter that supports 24-bit color (millions of colors) 

Multiple Cameras  

 

PVCAM supports multiple open cameras. In order to use this function, it must 
also be supported by your imaging software. The RS Image capture software 
program included with your system supports multiple cameras, as do many other 
imaging packages. 

If your imaging software supports multiple cameras, there must be a separate 
PCI card for each camera. 

Software 

Installation 

 

An Installation Guide appropriate to your system is included as an insert in 
the CD-ROM case. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing 
the camera interface software and the application software for Windows-
based and Macintosh-based PCs.  Additional instructions are included for 
installing a PCI card in your computer and capturing images. 

The CD-ROM contains the following files.  

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Readme text files — these files contain the latest information on the 
software installations and should be read before you run the 
PVCAMSetup program. 

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PVCAMSetup software program — this software installs the camera 
interface software. 

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RSImageSetup software program — this software installs the 
RS Image application program. 

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MacOS8_OS9 directory — this directory contains the files required for 
installing to a Macintosh computer. 

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Acrobat directory — this directory contains subdirectories containing 
installation programs for Acrobat Reader. 

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Manuals directory — this directory contains user manuals in PDF 
format. 

Installing the 

PCI Card 

You will be using a CoolSNAP PCI card to allow the camera to communicate 
with your computer. 

   

Refer to the Readme text files on the CD-ROM and to the Software 
Installation insert supplied with the CD-ROM before installing the PCI card.  
Depending on your system, you will have received one of two different PCI 
cards available for CoolSNAP cameras: Video or Non-Video.  Please follow 
the instructions appropriate to the card you have received with your system. 

Note: The Video-capable PCI card accepts a standard BNC connector for video output. 

After installing the PCI card, proceed to 

Connecting your CoolSNAP Camera 

on page 7.

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Page 3: ...User Manual for CoolSNAPcf and CoolSNAPES Systems Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 4: ...Roper Scientific Inc Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are the trademarks o...

Page 5: ...NTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED Roper Scientific will supply at no cost to the customer up to one 1 replacement shutter during the warranty period Roper Scientific will at Roper Scientific s option either...

Page 6: ...cidental shipping and handling charge See Item 12 in the following section of this warranty Your Responsibility for more information Owner s Manual and Troubleshooting You should read the owner s manu...

Page 7: ...pressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above With the exception of any warranties implied by state law or non U S laws as hereby limited the forgoing warranty is exclusive...

Page 8: ...lid for twelve 12 months beyond the lapse date of the Camera System Warranty or current Service Contract The CoolSNAP Camera System Service Contract can be renewed repeatedly If the renewal occurs out...

Page 9: ...This declaration is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards EN 55022 RF Emissions Control EN 61000 3 Series Harmonics Flicker EN 55024 Immunity from Electromagnetic Disturbance...

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Page 11: ...out Speed 9 Binning 9 RS170 PAL Operation 9 CoolSNAPES Features 9 Dual Mode Operation 9 Antiblooming 10 Application Examples 11 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting System Does Not Boot Normally 13 New Hardware...

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Page 13: ...ecially in the red region and lower read noise to produce high quality 12 bit monochrome images Note Unless otherwise noted the CoolSNAPcf and the CoolSNAPES cameras are referred to by the name CoolSN...

Page 14: ...g 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 la...

Page 15: ...ional Measurements on page 16 for more information Note In microscopy applications a 0 5x C mount camera coupler is recommended for an expanded field of view Repairs The CoolSNAP camera system contain...

Page 16: ...NEN Netherlands FRANCE Phone 33 160 86 03 65 Fax 33 160 86 07 09 E mail princeton instruments wanadoo fr Mail Roper Scientific SARL Z I Petite Montagne Sud 4 rue de l Oisans C E 1702 91017 Evry Cedex...

Page 17: ...ep 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...

Page 18: ...latest information on the software installations and should be read before you run the PVCAMSetup program PVCAMSetup software program this software installs the camera interface software RSImageSetup...

Page 19: ...igh density connector for data transfer and power EXPOSE OUT connector standard BNC connector not video the signal at the BNC connector will go to a TTL high level when the exposure begins useful for...

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Page 21: ...ntire region is displayed Finally since video output comes from raw data the signal is monochrome only Note RS170 PAL is NOT available in CoolSNAPcf color systems CoolSNAPES Features The following sub...

Page 22: ...rrespective of what the exposure time is the camera operates in nonoverlapped or sequential mode alternate normal high sensitivity normal high frame rate 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Wavelength nm 200 300 4...

Page 23: ...images with a CoolSNAPES to study time correlated phenomena My light level is fairly high and I want to optimize the acquisition rate of the camera First the camera speed should be set to 20 MHz In a...

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Page 25: ...acturer s instructions and that the CoolSNAP system s HCK disc is in the host computer s CD drive It is possible that there is a conflict between the new PCI card and a previously installed expansion...

Page 26: ...an image using your system s Brightfield settings If the problem persists contact Roper Scientific Customer Service Bright Spots in Image Increased Background Noise If you notice bright spots hot pix...

Page 27: ...ns Dimensions 4 50 in 11 43 cm 2 52 in 6 40 cm CoolSNAP Camera Front View 5 01 in 12 72 cm 5 57 in 14 15 cm CoolSNAP Camera Side View 15 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888...

Page 28: ...s at 20 MHz Cooling Thermoelectric 5 C below ambient temperature Thermoelectric 5 C below ambient temperature y 1040 x 1392 y 1040 y 1040 0 0 CCD Orientation Additional Measurements Camera weight 1 9...

Page 29: ...BNC connector will go to a TTL high level 5 V when the exposure begins useful for synchronizing an external shutter in the illumination pathway will not power the shutter XFER display light amber LED...

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Page 31: ...s 7 17 E Examples of applications 11 EXPOSE OUT connector 7 17 H Hardware installation camera cable 7 Host computer requirements 5 L Lenses 3 M Microscopes 3 Multiple cameras 6 N NTSC 9 O ON display l...

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