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Chapter 2.
System Installation
Carefully review the Precautions section on page 3 before performing any of the
procedures outlined here. Again, use only a Cascade data cable and a Cascade PCI card
with your Cascade camera. Using a different cable or PCI card may result in permanent
damage to your system.
Introduction
Your Cascade camera system has the following hardware components:
• PCI card
•
Camera and Data cable
•
Power supply with Power cord.
Cascade system components are linked by the data cable and controlled by your
host computer system. All of these hardware components should be included with
your shipment. Refer to the information and figures in
System Components on page 2.
The CCD you selected is installed in your camera.
Keep all the original packing materials so you can safely ship the Cascade
system to another location or return it for service if necessary.
If you have any difficulty with any step of the instructions, call Photometrics
Customer Service.
Software
Compatibility
Requirements
The Cascade package includes the PVCAM drivers and the QED Capture
software program designed for use with your Cascade camera.
All other imaging software must also be PVCAM-compatible. For full access to
Cascade hardware functions, the current version of PVCAM must be used.
Host Computer
Requirements
The host computer (PC) for your Cascade camera must have the following:
•
Windows ® 2000, or Windows ® XP operating system
•
1 GHz Pentium ® 4 (or greater)
•
256 MB RAM (or greater)
• CD-ROM drive
•
At least one unused PCI card slot
•
16-bit color display (or greater)
Note: The above requirements are the minimum for operating a Cascade camera. A faster
computer (Pentium 4 or greater) with larger memory (RAM) will greatly enhance the
software performance during live mode operations.