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Evolve 512 Users Manual 3
About This
Manual
The Evolve 512 User Manual is divided into five chapters. It is suggested that you read the
entire manual before operating the camera in order to ensure proper use. The chapter
contents are briefly described below.
Note: The information in these chapters applies only to the Evolve 512 and is currently not applicable
to any other Photometric camera.
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Overview — This is a basic overview of the Evolve 512 that includes precautions
and general maintenance/equipment information.
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System Installation — Instructions for connecting your Evolve 512 camera to
your computer via the Evolve FireWire interface card.

Operating Features — Discusses Evolve 512 features such as on-chip
multiplication gain, readout, and trigger modes. Provides additional information
on dual-readout mode feature available.
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Troubleshooting — Provides answers to camera system problems.

Basic Specifications — Provides specifications for Evolve 512 system
components.
Precautions
The CCD and other system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). To avoid permanently damaging the system, please observe the following
precautions:

If you are using high-voltage equipment (such as an arc lamp) with your camera
system, be sure to turn the camera power on last and power the camera off first.

Never connect or disconnect any cable while the system is powered on.

Although you should switch off the camera’s power before disconnecting any
camera system cable, you do not need to power off your computer to detach the
cables.

Use caution when triggering high-current switching devices (such as an arc
lamp) near your system. The CCD can be permanently damaged by transient
voltage spikes. If electrically noisy devices are present, an isolated, conditioned
power line or dedicated isolation transformer is highly recommended.

Always leave one inch of space around the camera’s external cooling fins for
airflow.

Never open the camera. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Evolve 512
camera. Opening the camera voids the warranty.

Use only the FireWire interface card, cables, and power supply designated for
this camera system. Using non-Evolve cables, FireWire interface cards, or power
supplies may result in permanent damage to your system.

Do not use a C-mount lens with optics that extend behind the lens flange.