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Chapter 1 – Overview
About This
Manual
The Kinetix Scientific CMOS Camera User Manual is divided into six chapters and three
appendices. Teledyne
Photometrics recommends you read the entire manual before
operating Kinetix to ensure proper use. The chapters that follow the Overview are
briefly described below.
Note: The information in these chapters applies only to the Kinetix camera and is
currently not applicable to any other Teledyne Photometrics camera.
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System Installation
– Instructions for connecting the Kinetix camera to a
computer via the PCI Express interface card or the USB 3.2 interface.
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Theory of Operation
– A basic overview of Scientific CMOS camera technology
as used in the Kinetix camera.
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Operating Features
– Kinetix features and how to optimize them for
sensitivity, speed, dynamic range; how to use the different trigger modes.
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Troubleshooting
– Answers to common camera system questions.
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Basic Specifications
– Specifications for Kinetix system components.
Precautions
The CMOS sensor and other system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). To avoid permanently damaging the system, please observe the
following precautions:
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If using high-voltage equipment (such as an arc lamp) with the camera system,
turn the camera power on last and when powering down, power the camera
off first.
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Never connect or disconnect any cable while the system is powered on.
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The camera’s power should be switched off before disconnecting any camera
system cables. However, it is not necessary to power off the computer to
detach the cables.
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Use caution when triggering high-current switching devices (such as an arc
lamp) near the system. The image sensor 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.
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Always leave one inch of space around the camera for airflow.
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Do not operate the camera without cooling (air or liquid).
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Never open the camera. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Kinetix
camera. Opening the camera voids the warranty.
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