1. The 328i should be connected to the camera by one of the following options:
Option 1: I
2
C cable
(supplied, if applicable),
or
Option 2: USB cable
(provided).
2. If your spectrograph has a shutter, then this is controlled through the I
2
C cable (if used for the
connection), or through the BNC connection via a cable from the camera (supplied), or for
simple open/close operation no connection is required.
3.
The accessories - motorised slits, filter wheel, shutter - are all ‘plug and play’ and do not
require any setup.
4.
Now proceed to Section 5.
Connect the Camera and Spectrograph
Refer also to your camera and Kymera 328i user manuals.
Setup Solis for the Kymera 328i
Troubleshooting
Connect the Camera to the PC
MAN-12112
KY328QSG 1021 R1
1. Power on the Kymera and if appropriate
the detector and wait until the short start-
up tone signals it has finished system
checks. Start Solis.
2. Solis will auto detect the Kymera and
show a dialog on startup alerting the user
of this.
3. Once fully loaded the spectrograph
control UI will show with the auto detected
peripheral controls.
4. Please refer to your camera and Kymera
328i user manuals for any further setup
or calibration steps required before using
your system.
Configure Solis for the Kymera 328i
Spectrograph is not recognised by Solis
•
Ensure that the spectrograph has finished its system checks before attempting to connect with it.
•
Check the connections between the camera, PC and spectrograph.
Camera is not recognised by PC
•
Check that the camera power and USB cable are connected securely and the mains power
cable is inserted.
•
Check that the drivers have been installed properly.
(Control Panel /System/Hardware/Device Manager/Imaging Devices).
Shutter is not opening
•
The shutter should always be controllable open/closed in the Solis GUI (when shutter is present).
When the I
2
C cable or the BNC input is used, the ‘BNC’ option should be selected in the software
to enable operation of all shutter modes.
•
Check opening/closing times have been properly setup
Turret lid difficult to open
•
Rotate the lid lock from the locked to the unlocked position.
•
The turret lid can then be lifted up using the handle of the turret lid.
Communication error when selecting side port
•
When shipping, a locking screw is used to secure the flipper mirror in dual exit systems. This
needs to be loosened fully or removed before use.
Please see the Hardware Guide for further information on Troubleshooting.
Online access to technical documentation is available at:
Accessories are automatically detected and
displayed in the Solis software.
I
2
C
USB
Shutter (BNC)
Accessory Connector
Connection Panel of the Kymera 328i
Power Input
Power Switch
6
4
5
?
Connect the Camera to the PC
Depending on the camera model supplied there are three types of possible connectivity
between the camera and the PC:
•
USB 2.0 or 3.0
•
USB 2.0 or 3.0 and I
2
C
•
CameraLink
Note for Newton, iDus, iVac and iStar models the I
2
C connection is strongly recommended.
Please refer to the Quick Start Guide provided with the Andor camera for full installation
directions applicable to the specific camera model.
Online access to technical documentation is available at:
Ensure that the camera AND the PC are switched OFF.
A pre-aligned camera and spectrograph package comes pre-fitted with a flange. For a
standalone spectrograph, the unit is supplied with a camera flange, the camera must be
attached to the flange and the flange attached to the spectrograph body with the screws
supplied. Please see the spectrograph user guide for mounting information.
