THORLABS CC215MU, User Manual

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Compact Scientific Digital Cameras
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Safety
................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Precautions ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Warning Symbol Definitions ........................................................................................ 2
1.3. Product Care ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.1. Service .................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.2. Accessories and Customization ............................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Receiving and Unpacking ............................................................................................ 4
2.3. Supplied Equipment ..................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1. Optional Items ....................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Setup & Installation
........................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Pre-Installation - USB 3.0 ............................................................................................. 6
3.2. Installing the Software.................................................................................................. 6
3.2.1. Download and Run the Installation File ................................................................................ 6
3.2.3. Driver Selection ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.4. Installing 3
rd
Party Software Application Support ................................................................ 10
3.3. Connecting the Camera .............................................................................................. 11
3.3.1. Multiple Camera Operation ................................................................................................. 12
3.4. Optical and Mechanical Mounting Considerations .................................................. 13
3.4.1. Using a C-Mount Lens ........................................................................................................ 13
3.4.2. Mounting the Camera .......................................................................................................... 13
3.4.3. Using the Camera with a Cage System .............................................................................. 14
3.5. Optical Front End ........................................................................................................ 15
3.5.1. Description of Components ................................................................................................. 15
3.6. Optical Front End Procedures ................................................................................... 16
3.6.1. Window Removal and Replacement Procedure ................................................................. 16
3.6.2. Re-Assembly of the Window and C-Mount Adapter and Flange Focus Adjustment .......... 16
3.7. Auxiliary Connector .................................................................................................... 17
3.7.1. Pin Descriptions .................................................................................................................. 17
3.7.2. Signal Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 17
3.7.3. Auxiliary I/O Cable Requirements ....................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4 Operation
.......................................................................................................................... 19
4.1. Starting the Camera .................................................................................................... 19
4.2. Camera Timing Diagrams ........................................................................................... 20
4.3. Equal-Exposure Pulse (CC215MU Quantalux Only) ................................................. 22
4.4. Hot Pixel Correction ................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 5 CC215MU Specifications
................................................................................................. 24
5.1. sCMOS Sensor Specifications ................................................................................... 24
5.2. Quantum Efficiency .................................................................................................... 24