Princeton 4411-0106 User Manual

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Chapter 4 
System Setup 
 
 
To minimize risk to users or to system equipment, turn the system OFF before any cables 
are connected or disconnected. 
Introduction 
A PIXIS camera system consists of three hardware components: 
  Camera head 
  Power supply 
  Cables 
All of the components and cables required for your configuration are included with your 
shipment. Your PIXIS system has been specially configured and calibrated to match the 
camera options specified at the time of purchase. The CCD and coating you ordered have 
been installed in the camera head.  
Keep all of the original packing materials so you can safely ship the PIXIS system to 
another location or return it for service if necessary. If you have any difficulty with any 
step of the instructions, call Princeton Instruments Customer Support. For contact 
information, refer to page 132. 
Hardware installation may consist of: 
  Installing an interface card, if the appropriate card is not already resident. 
  Attaching a lens to a C-mount on the camera or to an F-mount adapter. 
  Connecting the camera to an external shutter, if one is required. 
  Mounting the camera to a spectrograph. 
Software installation depends on the application software you will be using to run the 
system. Refer to the manual supplied with the software for information about installing 
and setting it up. 
Unpacking the System 
During the unpacking, check the system components for possible signs of shipping 
damage.  If there are any, notify Princeton Instruments immediately and file a claim with 
the carrier. If damage is not apparent but the camera cannot be operated, internal damage 
may have occurred in shipment. After unpacking the system, save the original packing 
materials so you can safely ship the camera system to another location or return it to 
Princeton Instruments for repairs if necessary.