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Camera Selection
USB Interface
Select the specific QSI camera that you wish to control from those listed in the USB Interface list
box. Cameras are tracked by their serial number. That is the number located in parenthesis, and
will match the number engraved on the camera nameplate / desiccant cover.
If a camera has previously been assigned to another role, it will not appear in the list. For
example, if a camera is currently assigned as the Main camera, it will not appear as an option in
the Guider selection list box.
Note:
If only one camera is connected to the computer, the computer will always select that
camera by default. You do not need to make a selection here. If two or more cameras are
available and they match the serial numbers of the last camera(s) used for the Main and / or
Guide camera, the computer will automatically reconnect them in the same roles
The only time you will need to actively make a selection is when you have two or more cameras
available and you want to:
1) Change the camera roles or
2) Select a new camera that has never been connected to this computer before.
Ethernet Interface
This function is disabled on QSI 600 series cameras
Status Indicators
LED Indicator On
- Uncheck to disable the Status Indicator LED on the back of the camera.
Only normal status indications are disabled.
Visual indication of errors cannot be disabled.
Sound on
- Uncheck to disable the Audible Beeper. Sounds associated with camera
initialization and error notification cannot be disabled.
Fan mode
- Can be set to Off, Quiet or Full-Speed. Quiet is the default setting and is sufficient
in most situations.
If Off is selected the fans are disabled unless the camera temperature begins to exceed a
predefined safe level. At that point the fans are turned on and run at full speed until the camera
temperature is reduced to a safe level.
Turning the fans off is only recommended when
there is an alternate source of cooling such as an external fan or the when using the
Liquid Heat Exchanger.
When in Quiet mode the camera runs the fans at reduced speed for quieter operation. If more
cooling is required to maintain the set point temperature, the fan speed is increased as needed
to maintain the desired temperature.
Full-Speed mode runs the fans at full speed.
