Teledyne PIXIS-XF, System Manual

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1.5 Software Solutions
The PIXIS-XF camera runs under WinView/32 and WinSpec/32, Teledyne Princeton
Instruments' 32-bit Windows
®
software packages and LightField
®
, Teledyne Princeton
Instruments 64-bit Windows software package. These applications provide
comprehensive image capture and display functions, so you can perform data
acquisition without having to rely on third-party software. Windows-compatible
PVCam
®
(32-bit) and PICam (64-bit) are also available. These applications allow you to
write your own software for integrating the system into larger experiments or
instruments.
1.6 Environmental Conditions
• Storage temperature < 50°C.
• Operating environment 5°C < T< 30°C.
• Operating temperature range over which specifications can be met is 18°C to
20°C.
• Relative humidity 50%, non-condensing.
1.7 Beryllium Warnings
To prevent injury, please observe the following warnings:
• Do not touch the Beryllium window at the front of the camera.
• Avoid abrasion of the Beryllium window since powdered Beryllium is highly
toxic if ingested. Beryllium should never be handled in a way that places
personnel at risk.
• For additional information on safe handling practices or technical data on
Beryllium, contact Brush Wellman Inc. at
www.brushwellman.com
.
1.8 Precautions
To prevent permanently damaging the system, please observe the following
precautions:
• Always switch off and unplug the PIXIS-XF camera before changing your system
configuration in any way.
• Never operate the camera cooled without proper evacuation or backfill. This
could damage the CCD!
• Never connect or disconnect any cable while the PIXIS-XF system is powered
on. Reconnecting a charged cable may damage the CCD.
• Never prevent the free flow of air through the equipment by blocking the air
vents.
• If the system is liquid-cooled, make sure that the 50:50 ethylene-glycol and
water mixture is circulating freely through the camera.