About This Manual Precautions Environmental Requirements

About This Manual

Precautions

Environmental Requirements

The CoolSNAP 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 chapters that follow this introduction are:

•System Installation — Instructions for installing the camera system’s hardware and software.

•Operating Features — Descriptions of specific camera features.

•Troubleshooting — Answers to camera system problems.

•Basic Specifications — Specifications for CoolSNAP components.

The CCD and other system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To avoid permanently damaging the system, please observe the following precautions:

•This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.

•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 camera system is powered on (LVDS cameras only).

•Although you should switch off the camera’s power before disconnecting the CoolSNAP cable from the DATA connector or the PCI card, you do not need to power off your computer to detach the cable.

•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 1/2 inch of space around the camera’s external cooling fins for air flow.

•Never open the camera. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the CoolSNAP camera. Opening the camera voids the warranty.

•Use only a CoolSNAP data cable and a CoolSNAP interface card with your CoolSNAP camera. Using a different cable or interface card may result in permanent damage to your system.

•Do not use a screw longer than 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) in the camera’s tripod mounting hole.

•Do not use a C-mount lens having optics that extend farther than .47 inches (11.9 mm) behind the flange of the lens.

The CoolSNAP camera system should be operated in a clean, non-condensing environment.

The camera system’s ambient operating temperature is 15°C to 30°C.

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