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36 PI-MAX
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3 System Manual Issue 2
10. Turn on the host computer and launch WinX/32 or LightField.
When the host computer boots, you may be asked for the
location of the interface drivers.
WinX/32: If this is the first time you have used a WinX/32
application, the Camera Detection wizard will automatically
run. This wizard retrieves information from the camera and
enters this information as the default parameters for your
system. WinView/32 or
WinSpec/32 manual
LightField: When LightField boots, it will detect the camera and
automatically place its icon in the Available Devices area. When
you move that icon to the Experiment Devices area, the default
parameters will automatically be loaded into the expanders. LightField Online Help
11. Verify the hardware setup information or change the
parameters, as appropriate. Enter the pulser information. Enter
the experiment setup parameters. If using a spectrograph,
enter or edit that setup information.
WinView/32 or
WinSpec/32 manual
LightField Online Help
12. Set the target array temperature. The typical target
temperature is –25°C.
Section 7.5.2, Setting the
Temperature
, on
page 70.
13. When the system reaches temperature lock, begin acquiring
data in focus mode.
• WinX/32 applications Section 6.1, WinX/32 First
Light
, on page 49
• LightField applications Section 6.2, LightField
First Light
, on page 58
14. Adjust the focus for the best image or spectral lines.
• When using WinSpec/32, you may want to use the
Focus Helper function for this purpose.
• When using LightField, you may want to use the
Align Spectrometer function.
Appendix E, Mounting
and Focusing C- and
F-Mount Lenses
, on
page 221.
Appendix G,
Spectrograph Adapters
,
on page 227
Table 4-1:
PI-MAX3
Installation Actions (Sheet 2 of 2)
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