Zyla Quick Start Guide - USB 3.0 Models
Unpacking your Camera and Accessories
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Installing Software (Solis, SDK3 or iQ)
You must have administrator access on your PC to perform this installation.
The same instructions cover the installation procedure for Andor’s Solis, SDK or iQ software, which is used in
conjunction with third party software. If you are planning to run your camera through a third party interface you will
require the Andor Drivers, called SDK3.
Switch on the PC, insert CD and run the
Solis (or SDK) setup .exe
file on the CD or download location.
• Confirm the version of software.
• Follow the on screen prompts.
• Select the installation directory when prompted.
• If prompted for camera type select Zyla.
• On the final window click on
“Install”
. During the installation
a number of other windows will appear as various drivers are
installed.
• To complete the installation, when prompted select “Yes, restart
the computer now” and click on the finish button.
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For more information visit: http://www.andor.com/scientific-software
Please turn over
Power Supply
Unit (x1)
Software or Driver
CD and User
Manual on CD
Anti-Static Strap
USB 3.0
PCIe Card
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Country Specific
Power Cord
Multi I/O
Timing Cable
USB 3.0 Cable
Zyla sCMOS Camera
(Zyla 5.5 USB 3.0 or
Zyla 4.2 USB 3.0 version)
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Refer to the user manual for further information.
Coolant Pipes
Water cooled
models only
For water cooled models- the coolant system
must be connected and water temperature
set above the dew point before the camera
is switched on.Refer to the dew point
information in the user manual before use.
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Preparing your Facility
Handle the camera and accessories with care.
Zyla sCMOS weighs 1.0 kg [2 lb 2 oz].
Observe anti-static precautions when
installing the controller card and camera.
Ensure 100 mm clearance around camera
and power supply vents (Do
not
block
vents when operating on benchtop).
Operation of the camera close to intense
pulsed sources (e.g. plasma and X-ray
sources) may compromise performance
.
Keep dry, <70% humidity non-condensing.
Use correct power supply and cables.
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Store between -10°C and 50°C.
Zyla 5.5 (all models), Zyla 4.2 (water cooled):
operate between 0°C and 35°C
Zyla 4.2 (air cooled): operate between 0°C
and 27°C
