Roper ES User Manual
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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
CoolSNAP
ES
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
processor or Hyperthreading-capable PCs..........................................................................14