Spectral Instruments Series 800, User Manual, Page: 3 / 70

Spectral Instruments
Pt # 2500- 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 S800 Series Camera System Overview 7
1.1.1 SICCD - The Important Distinction 8
1.1.2 CCDs And How They Work 8
1.1.3 Cooling The CCD - Why 10
1.1.4 Sensitivity Of The Camera 10
1.2 The S800 Camera 10
1.2.1 The Camera Head And Electronics 12
1.2.2 The Camera Power Supply 14
1.2.3 Camera Interface Module 14
1.2.4 Hooking Up Your Camera To Your Equipment 14
1.2.5 TDI Operation 15
1.2.6 Shutters And Timing Considerations 15
1.2.7 Lenses, Light Paths and Vignetting 16
1.3 The S800 Power Supply 16
1.3.1 Power Requirements 16
1.3.2 Power-On Startup Sequence 16
1.3.3 Externally Supplied Power 17
1.4 The S800 Camera Cable Set 17
1.4.1 Camera To Computer 17
1.4.2 Shutter Connector 17
1.4.3 The Auxiliary Port 18
1.5 The Cooling System 18
1.5.1 System Description 18
1.5.2 Hooking Up A Cooler 18
1.5.3 Cooling Cycle 19
2. RECEIVING YOUR S800 CAMERA SYSTEM 21
2.1 Shipping Configuration 21
2.1.1 Incoming Inspection Of Cartons 21
2.1.2 Opening The Cartons 21
2.2 Environment Requirements For S800 Cameras 21
2.2.1 Temperature - Humidity - Pressure 21
2.2.2 Electrical Requirements 21
2.2.3 Other Requirements 21
2.3 Assembly Of The Camera System 22
2.3.1 Assembly Of The Camera 22
2.3.2 Assembly Of The Camera Power Supply 22
2.3.3 Digital Camera Interface 23
2.3.4 Software Installation 24
2.3.5 Software Operation 24
2.4 Startup 24
2.4.1 Power-On Condition And Indicators 24