Table of Contents

 

Chapter 1. Introduction

 

Description

1

System Components

1

About This Manual

2

Precautions

2

Environmental Requirements

2

Storage Requirements

3

Microscopes, Lenses, and Tripods

3

Repairs

3

Cleaning

3

Photometrics Customer Service

4

Chapter 2. System Installation

 

Introduction

5

Software Compatibility Requirements

5

Host Computer Requirements

5

Multiple Cameras

6

Software Installation

6

Installing the Interface Card

6

Connecting Your CoolSNAP Camera

7

Chapter 3. Operating Features

 

Common Features

9

Readout Speed

9

Binning

9

CoolSNAPES Features

9

Dual Mode Operation

9

Antiblooming

10

Application Examples

11

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

 

System Does Not Boot Normally

12

New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear (Windows 2000/XP)

12

Green LED Does Not Illuminate (Camera Has No Power)

12

Images Not Displayed Properly

13

Bright Spots in Image / Increased Background Noise

13

Camera Running Too Warm

13

PVCAM Error Message Appears

13

Lengthy Pauses During Imaging

13

IEEE-1394 CoolSNAP Camera will Not Image When Attached to Certain Dual-

 

processor or Hyperthreading-capable PCs

14

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