Princeton 4096 Manual Do Utilizador

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction .........................................................................................9

When Flexibility Counts ..................................................................................................... 9

Fiberoptic Expertise ............................................................................................................ 9

Shuttering and Synchronization .......................................................................................... 9

Low-Noise Configurations................................................................................................ 10

Software Solutions ............................................................................................................ 10

Custom Design .................................................................................................................. 10

PI-SCX System Components ............................................................................................ 10

About this Manual ............................................................................................................ 12

Manual Organization .................................................................................................. 12

Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual ............................................................ 13

Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................ 13

Repairs .............................................................................................................................. 13

Warnings ........................................................................................................................... 13

Beryllium .................................................................................................................... 13

Coolant ....................................................................................................................... 13

Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 14

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 14

Camera and Controller ............................................................................................... 14

Beryllium Window ..................................................................................................... 14

Princeton Instruments Customer Service .......................................................................... 14

Chapter 2 System Component Descriptions .................................................. 15

PI-SCX Camera ................................................................................................................ 15

ST-133 Controller ............................................................................................................. 17

Cables ............................................................................................................................... 20

Interface Card ................................................................................................................... 21

Application Software ........................................................................................................ 21

User Manuals .................................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 3 Installation Overview ....................................................................... 23

Chapter 4 System Setup ................................................................................... 25

Unpacking the System ...................................................................................................... 25

Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory................................................................... 25

System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 26

Environmental ............................................................................................................ 26

Ventilation .................................................................................................................. 26

Vacuum ...................................................................................................................... 26

Coolant ....................................................................................................................... 26

Power .......................................................................................................................... 27

Host Computer ........................................................................................................... 27