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RETIGA R
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SERIES USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
System Components .........................................................................................................1
Precautions ........................................................................................................................2
Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage .........................................................2
Optics and Mounting .........................................................................................................2
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................3
Repair ................................................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 4
Host Computer Requirements ............................................................................................4
Camera Power Requirements .............................................................................................5
Install the Camera Driver ....................................................................................................5
Connect the Camera ..........................................................................................................5
Note on Selecting the Optimal USB 3.0 Port: ......................................................................6
Note on Optimum Mounting of QI Retiga R Series Cameras ...............................................8
USING YOUR QI Retiga R Series Camera ...................................................................... 9
Imaging Software ...............................................................................................................9
Basic Camera Parameters ...................................................................................................9
Exposure Time ....................................................................................................................9
Gain State ..........................................................................................................................9
Sensor Cooling .................................................................................................................10
Clearing Mode .................................................................................................................10
ROI / Binning ....................................................................................................................11
Device Synchronization ...................................................................................................11
Trigger-First Mode ............................................................................................................11
Bulb Mode .......................................................................................................................12
Recommended Initial Settings .........................................................................................13
Embedded Image Processing Algorithms ..........................................................................14
Defective Pixel Correction .................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 15
Resolving Problems with the Camera ................................................................................15
Unresolved Problems - Contacting QImaging Support ......................................................17
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 18