1. Connect the USB cable to the camera and an available USB port
on the PC.
2. Insert the power cable from the power supply into the 5-way DIN
power connector at the rear of the camera. Secure in position
using the screw-lock.
3. Insert the mains cable into the camera power supply unit.
4. Ensure input/output cables have been secured in the appropriate
labelled connectors at the back of the camera.
Note: the PC is connected to both the Spectrograph and the camera
by USB connections.
5. If using an Andor Kymera spectrograph, ensure I
2
C cable is
secured and that USB cable to the spectrograph is disconnected.
6. Power the spectrograph (if applicable).
7. Start your software.
8.
View and adjust the acquisition settings as required.
9.
Start acquiring data.
Connect your Camera
Ensure the mains power cable is not inserted before attaching the PSU to the camera.
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Attach the iDus to the Spectrograph:
1.
Carefully remove the protective film from the front
face of the camera.
2. Ensure spectrograph mounting interface is freely
accessible to position camera at the focal plane of the
instrument.
3. Ensure O-ring is correctly positioned at the front of the
camera to prevent light leakage.
4. Align the camera to the mounting plate of the
Spectrograph as shown below.
5. Secure the camera to the Spectrograph as shown
below, using the 4 screws provided.
The Spectrograph shutter can be controlled through
either the SMB or I
2
C (where available) connections.
SMB Connection
Secure SMB-to-BNC cable between camera SMB
connector and spectrograph BNC shutter connector.
I
2
C (e.g. Kymera Series) Connection
Secure I
2
C cable between camera I
2
C connector and spectrograph I
2
C shutter connector. Note that I
2
C connection
is also used to control the spectrograph
instead
of its USB connection. Note that the SMB-to-BNC cable is not
required.
Connect the Camera to an Andor Spectrograph
Refer also to your Spectrograph User Guide
Troubleshoot
Camera is not recognized by PC
• Check that the camera power and USB cables are connected securely and the mains power cable is inserted.
• Ensure the Spectrograph is powered up before the camera is powered up (when applicable i.e. Andor
spectrograph has been ordered, other spectrograph manufacturer operation may vary).
• Check that the drivers have been installed properly
(Control Panel – System – Hardware – Device Manager – libusb-win32 devices).
Temperature Trip Alarm sounds (continuous tone)
Air Cooling
•
Check that the air vents on the camera are not blocked and there is sufficient clearance (100 mm).
• The ambient air temperature is not above 30ºC.
• The fan has not been deactivated (or the speed set too low) in software.
Water Cooling
• Check that the cooling system is operating correctly.
Please see the Hardware Guide for further information on Troubleshooting.
Online access to technical documentation is available at:
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USB Connection
I
2
C Connection
Power
TTL/Logic SMB Connections
iDus Rear Panel Connections
If an Andor spectrograph was also ordered with your iDus, the camera should be already attached and aligned to the
instrument. Please consult the spectrograph user manual for final setup steps.
If you want to attach your iDus camera to a standalone Andor or third party spectrograph, please refer to the
appropriate manual supplied with the instrument for further information on alignment and focusing optimisation.
Please refer to guidance from your spectrograph manufacturer when attaching your camera.
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Refer also to your Spectrograph User Guide
Using Optional Liquid Cooling
•
Refer to user manual for connection information and guidelines (including flow rates and dew point).
•
Always ensure that the temperature of the liquid coolant circulated through the camera head is above the dew
point of the camera ambient.
• Use of coolant at or below the dew point will result in permanent damage to the camera head, due to
formation of condensation on internal components.
Attach the iDus to the Spectrograph
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