CoolSNAP KINO User Manual
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1. te 1 SSL OM OT uM Ea REAN Eaei aia 1 ADOUE This Manual Me 2 PrE S eeren aeia POPE O E EEA EAEE M 2 Environmental o A 3 Storage Mtl M O O 3 Microscopes Lenses anid TROUS ie kr Ea SEn E Asna EE ian ia 3 cc pe ROPA SO OU PU CO O E 3 an 3 Photometrics A 4 Chapter 2 System Installation isa AP en 5 Software Compatibility Requirement oooooccccccccccccccncnnnncncnonnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnninnnnno D Host are vioirzidiri esiin qm POTUM 5 Mutine C ir M c HM 6 ac A EIDTI eiaa eta bad aep IUe UM NEUEM MM SEM MI M E UU 6 Installing the PELMSB 20 Card vns ico NIU ette alte Per USA UA ES ciaci n 6 Connecting Your CooISNAP KINO COTDIBER ns 7 Chapter 3 Operating Features Duak Mode ODE s RT 9 OR A EE EEE E 9 A SN OA OS EE E 10 OI OO iaa 10 TES OO ee ba ae ee ct tn nl 10 Trigger first mode sise 11 o anp EM A MM E EINE AD SEU AES 11 BUND aS 810 A A en 11 CoolSNAP KINO Application Examples ssssseseeeeessssssssssssrnrrnrrrrrrrrrrrrnerrreeeessssssse gt 12 Example Poe PO 12 jo P P c 12 sco E M 12 Tg 12 Chapter 42. USER MANUAL gt lt PHOTOMETRICS High Performance EMCCD amp CCD Cameras for Life Sciences Copyright 2013 Photometrics 3440 East Britannia Drive Tucson Arizona 85706 Tel 1 520 889 9933 Fax 1 520 295 0299 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of Photometrics 57 557 002 Rev AO Acrobat and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries CoolSNAP is a trademark and Photometrics and PVCAM are registered trademarks of Roper Scientific Inc Intel Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and manufacturers The information in this publication is believed to be accurate as of the publication release date However Photometrics does not assume any responsibility for any consequences including any damages resulting from the use thereof The information contained herein is subject to change without notice Revision of this publication may be issued to incorporate such change I 41 FT di LIMITED WARRANTY our makes the following limited warranties These limited Photometrics Photometrics us we warranties extend to the original purchaser Y
3. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law or non U S laws as hereby limited the forgoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts In no event shall Photometrics liability exceed the cost of the repair or replacement of the defective product or part This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state and from country to country Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you When contacting us for technical support or service assistance please refer to the Photometrics factory of purchase contact your authorized Photometrics representative or reseller or visit our technical support page at www photometrics com CoolSNAP KINO User Manual U S Government Restricted Rights The software and documentation are provided with Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 or subparagraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 4
4. 81 3 5639 2731 Europe Roper Engineering s r o Technologicka 372 2 70800 Ostrava Czech Republic Tel 420 597 305 857 General product information and answers to some customer service questions can be found on our website http www photometrics com 4 57 557 002 Rev AO Chapter 2 Introduction Software Compatibility Requirements Host Computer Requirements System Installation Carefully review the Precautions section on page 2 before performing any of the procedures outlined here Use only CoolSNAP KINO cables with your CoolSNAP KINO camera Using different cables may result in permanent damage to your system Your CoolSNAP KINO camera system has the following hardware components e USB 2 0 cable e Camera e Power supply with power cable and power cord All of these hardware components should be included with your shipment Keep all the original packing materials so you can safely ship the CooISNAP KINO system to another location or return it for service if necessary If you have any difficulty with any step of the instructions call Photometrics Customer Service The CoolSNAP KINO package includes the PVCAM driver which is fully compatible with your CoolSNAP KINO camera All imaging software must be PVCAM compatible For full access to imaging software functions PVCAM must be version 2 9 3 or higher The host computer for your CooISNAP KINO camera must have the following e Windows 7 Professional operatin
5. RMA will be sent back freight collect These warranties are effective only if purchased from the Photometrics factory or one of our authorized manufacturer s representatives or distributors Unless specified in the original purchase agreement Photometrics is not responsible for installation setup or disassembly at the customer s location Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any product or part which has e been lost or discarded by you e been damaged as a result of misuse improper installation faulty or inadequate maintenance or failure to follow instructions furnished by us e had serial numbers removed altered defaced or rendered illegible e been subjected to improper or unauthorized repair or e been damaged due to fire flood radiation or other acts of God or other contingencies beyond the control of Photometrics After the warranty period has expired you may contact the Photometrics factory or a Photometrics authorized representative for repair information and or extended warranty plans Physically damaged units or units that have been modified are not acceptable for repair in or out of warranty and will be returned as received All warranties implied by state law or non U S laws including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above
6. Troubleshooting New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear ssssH ee 13 ima es Not ISI CO P X AIR 13 Bright Spots in Image 7 Increased Background Noise cesiones 14 Camera Running ToO WafmM PP 14 PV CAM Error Message ADRESSE iraina oiiaii 14 Lengthy Pauses D ring Ma IO erstes Mta ate tpem amem etel uie EMI MM sm I 14 Chapter 5 Basic Specifications Camera DS SIC PR UR HE URUR PAP a a 15 Camera Dimensions Bottom ES san r 16 Foca A oe rn 17 Additional Measurements eene nnne nnn nnne nnn 18 CCD Specifications and OrnIeRiATOn ri eee 18 Gags TRMNETMC E 19 PORCON CEO Huic 20 Power Supply Specifications 22 Vi Chapter 1 ntrod uction Description The Photometrics CoolSNAP KINO is an ideal camera for medium to low light scientific and industrial microscopy This camera incorporates a progressive scan CCD charge coupled device a 14 bit digitizer and low noise electronics to produce monochrome images at greater than 2 8 megapixel resolution System In addition to the components shown below your CoolSNAP KINO package also Components includes a PVCAM9 CD ROM a power supply a Quick Install Guide and a USB cable Camera USB 2 0 Interface About This This Coo SNAP KINO User Manual is divided into five chapters It is suggested that you read the entire manual before operating the
7. applications a 1 0x C mount camera coupler is recommended for proper field of view Repairs The CoolSNAP KINO camera system contains no user serviceable parts Repairs must be done by Photometrics Should your camera system need repair contact Photometrics Customer Service Please save the original packing materials so you can safely ship the camera system to another location or return it for repairs if necessary Note Do not open the camera Opening the CoolSNAP KINO camera voids the warranty Cleaning Clean exterior surfaces of the camera with a dry lint free cloth To remove stains contact Photometrics Customer Service To clean the camera s imaging window use only a filtered compressed air source Handheld cans are not recommended as they may spray propellant onto the window Do not touch the window Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Photometrics f you have any questions about your camera system contact Photometrics Customer Service Customer Service When you call please have your Photometrics job number or equipment serial numbers available United States and Canada Photometrics 19535 56th Avenue Suite 101 Surrey British Columbia Canada V3S 6K3 Tel 1 604 530 5800 1 800 874 9789 Fax 1 604 539 1825 China Shanghai Roper Industries Trading Co Ltd Room 601 567 Lan Gao Road Shanghai 200333 China Tel 86 21 3377 3519 Japan Nippon Roper K K Sakurai Bldg 2 8 19 Fukugawa Koto ku 135 0033 Japan Tel
8. of delivery all parts and labor needed to restore the vacuum integrity will be covered by us Responsibility for shipping charges is as described above under our Basic Limited Two 2 Year Warranty Software Limited Warranty Photometrics warrants all of our manufactured software discs to be free from substantial defects in materials and or workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from shipment Photometrics does not warrant that the function of the software will meet your requirements or that operation will be uninterrupted or error free You assume responsibility for selecting the software to achieve your intended results and for the use and results obtained from the software In addition during the one 1 year limited warranty the original purchaser is entitled to receive free version upgrades Version upgrades supplied free of charge will be in the form of a download from the Internet Those customers who do not have access to the Internet may obtain the version upgrades on a CD ROM from our factory for an incidental shipping and handling charge See Item 12 in the following section of this warranty Your Responsibility for more information Owner s Manual and Troubleshooting You should read the owner s manual thoroughly before operating this product In the unlikely event that you should encounter difficulty operating this product the owner s manual should be consulted before contacting the Photometrics technical support staf
9. return the product to Photometrics International customers should contact their local Photometrics representative distributor for repair information and assistance or visit our technical support page at www photometrics com Normal Wear Item Disclaimer Photometrics does not warrant certain items against defect due to normal wear and tear These items include internal and external shutters cables and connectors These items carry no warranty expressed or implied Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 24 Month Warranty Photometrics warrants the sealed chamber integrity of all our products for a period of twenty four 24 months after shipment If at anytime within twenty four 24 months from the date of delivery the detector should experience a sealed chamber failure all parts and labor needed to restore the chamber seal will be covered by us Open chamber products carry NO WARRANTY TO THE CCD IMAGING DEVICE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED Responsibility for shipping charges is as described above under our Basic Limited Two 2 Year Warranty Vacuum Integrity Limited 24 Month Warranty Photometrics warrants the vacuum integrity of all our products for a period of up to twenty four 24 months from the date of shipment We warrant that the detector head will maintain the factory set operating temperature without the requirement for customer pumping Should the detector experience a Vacuum Integrity failure at anytime within twenty four 24 months from the date
10. to acquire sequences of images with a CooISNAP KINO to study time correlated phenomena My light level is fairly high and I want to optimize the acquisition rate of the camera First the camera speed should be set to 20 MHz In addition the clearing mode of the camera should be set to Clear Pre Sequence to remove the clearing overhead between frames Moreover camera gain state 1 should be used to maximize dynamic range to view bright and dim objects in the same image Finally reducing the region of interest and increasing binning will increase the frame rate further Example 3 would like to use a CoolSNAP KINO to study the immediate response of a specimen to an electrical stimulus The camera should be set up as in Example 2 for optimum time resolution Furthermore the camera should be set to Trigger first mode The same TTL signal that is providing the electrical stimulus should be sent to pin number 1 Trigger In on the I O port on the back of the camera Example4 want to use my CoolSNAP KINO to observe an experiment that is sensitive to vibration e g AFM or moving electric fields e g electrophysiology CoolSNAP KINO has no fan and thus offers a completely vibration free operation due to employing passive cooling 12 57 557 002 Rev AO Chapter 4 New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear Images Not Displayed Troubleshooting If you have any difficulty while troubleshooting
11. 8 CFR 52 227 19 as applicable Contractor manufacturer is Photometrics 3440 East Britannia Drive Tucson AZ 85706 This license is effective until terminated It will terminate upon the conditions set forth above or if you fail to comply with any term hereof Upon termination you agree that the software and accompanying materials and all copies thereof will be destroyed This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona You acknowledge that you have read this agreement you understand it you agree to be bound by its terms and that this is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Photometrics regarding the software A TUVRheinland Precisely Right Project No 0000102029 Report No 31261183 001 Page 3 of 90 Photometrics on ps 18 Client 3440 East Britannia Drive 520 573 1944 Tucson AZ 85706 tpuhala vphotometrics com Scientific Digital Camera A12A846002 TUV Rheinland of North America TUV Rheinland of North America 2305 Mission College Blvd Suite 105 1279 Quarry Lane Suite A Santa Clara CA 95054 Pleasanton CA 94566 U S A U S A Emissions EN 61326 1 2006 EN 55011 2009 A1 2010 FCC Part 15 Subpart B 2011 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 Test Specification Immunity EN 61326 1 2006 EN61326 2 6 2005 EN 61000 4 2 2009 EN 61000 4 3 2006 A2 2010 EN 61000 4 4 2004 A1 2010 EN 61000 4 5 2006 EN 61000 4 6 2007 EN 61000 4 8 2010 EN 61000 4 11 2004 Testi
12. camera in order to ensure proper Manua use The chapters that follow this introduction are System Installation Instructions for connecting your CoolSNAP KINO camera to your computer via the CoolSNAP KINO integrated USB 2 0 interface Operating Features Discusses CoolSNAP KINO features such as antiblooming and trigger modes Troubleshooting Provides answers to camera system problems Basic Specifications Provides specifications for CoolSNAP KINO system components Precautions The CCD and other system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD To avoid permanently damaging the system please observe the following precautions 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 Although you should switch off the camera s power supply before disconnecting any camera system cable you do not need to power off your computer to detach the cables 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 at least 1 inch of space around the camera housing Never
13. de Non Overlap mode is set by choosing Pre Exposure Clearing for the clearing mode of the camera This allows a clear before each exposure The following waveforms show how Non Overlap mode functions The main benefit of Non Overlap mode is that there are no limitations imposed upon the exposure time and the set exposure time is the actual exposure time The tradeoff for this accuracy is the frame rate as you have to wait for each frame to be completely read out before beginning the next exposure Clears Exposure Read out 1 Read out 2 Read out 3 Readout When the camera is able to expose and read out images simultaneously it is in Overlap mode Overlap mode is set by choosing Pre Sequence Clearing for the clearing mode of the camera This allows one clear before the imaging sequence starts The following waveforms show how Overlap mode functions When using Overlap mode the frame rate is higher as compared to Non Overlap mode and provides the ability to continuously image However since you are able to expose and read out simultaneously the minimum exposure time is dependent on the time taken to complete readout As such excluding the first frame any exposure time smaller than the readout time defaults to an exposure duration equal to the readout time Clears Exp 1 Exp 2 Exp 3 Exposure Read out 1 Read out 2 Read out 3 Readout Alternate Normal mode In this mode the preamplifier is switched o
14. dependent of any future triggers It is possible to run this triggering mode in either Non Overlap mode left figure or Overlap mode right figure In this mode each frame in the sequence requires a trigger When a trigger is received the camera exposes for the set in the software If Strobe mode is set to run in Overlap mode then all exposures except the initial one will be equal to or larger than the readout time Triggers received while Trigger Ready is low are ignored For a sequence of one frame Strobe mode and Trigger first mode are the same Non Overlap mode is shown on the left Overlap mode is shown on the right In this mode each frame in the sequence requires a trigger The camera exposes for the duration the trigger signal is high Exposure time entered into the software is not used in this mode Non Overlap mode is shown below Trigger LD 4 Ignored Trigger Ready Exposure Readout Chapter 3 Operating Features 11 CoolSNAP KINO Application Examples Example 1 Ihave a CoolSNAP KINO and want to operate the camera in the most sensitive setting for taking high resolution single images For this application the readout speed of the camera should be set to 10 MHz to reduce the read noise while offering moderate frame rates Furthermore the camera gain state should be set to 3 These settings will operate the camera in its most sensitive mode Example 2 would like
15. ears Photometrics Customer Service Lengthy Pauses Ifyou notice lengthy pauses marked by a lot of disk activity while imaging During Imaging e Close any other programs that may be running e Install more physical memory to your computer system 14 57 557 002 Rev AO _Swre gt Basic Specifications Camera Dimensions Front Standard C Mount 9 4 156 105 56 Camera Dimensions Bottom 1 4 20 v 0 25 16 57 557 002 Rev AO Focal Plane Measurement 1 4 20 Y 0 25 Distance from the CCD Image Plane to the Front Plate 098 2 49 2 903 73 72 0 684 098 17 37 2 49 Chapter 5 Basic Specifications 17 Additional Camera weight 2 3 lb 1 1 kg Measurements Tripod mounting hole bottom of camera 25 in 20 UNC 2B CCD Specifications and Orientation Image Type Mono Resolution 1940 x 1460 Pixel Size 4 54 um x 4 54 um Digitization Rates 20 MHz 10 MHz 1 25 MHz CCD Orientation TRANS A 167 4 24 207 5 25 CCD TO TOP IMAGE SURFACE CCD ADJUSTABLE FAURE C MOUNT RING 1MM FUSED SILICA WINDOW 70 08 17 83 2 03 FOCAL PLANE 18 57 557 002 Rev AO Connectors Standard USB 2 0 Connector I O connector mates to Hirose Electrical Co Connector Part HR212 10P 10PC Power Switch The following connectors are located on the back of the camera e O port HR212 10P 10PC connector for input output control si
16. f or authorized service representative for assistance If you have consulted the owner s manual and the problem still persists please contact the Photometrics technical support staff or our authorized service representative See tem 12 in the following section of this warranty Your Responsibility for more information Your Responsibility The above Limited Warranties are subject to the following terms and conditions 10 11 12 You must retain your bill of sale invoice and present it upon request for service and repairs or provide other proof of purchase satisfactory to Photometrics You must notify the Photometrics factory service center within thirty 30 days after you have taken delivery of a product or part that you believe to be defective With the exception of customers who claim a technical issue with the operation of the product or part all invoices must be paid in full in accordance with the terms of sale Failure to pay invoices when due may result in the interruption and or cancellation of your two 2 year limited warranty and or any other warranty expressed or implied All warranty service must be made by the Photometrics factory or at our option an authorized service center Before products or parts can be returned for service you must contact the Photometrics factory and receive a return authorization number RMA Products or parts returned for service without a return authorization evidenced by an
17. ff during the exposure to eliminate the background generated by preamplifier glow It may be best to always operate the camera in Alternate Normal mode either in Non Overlap or Overlap mode Antiblooming Typically interline CCD devices are designed with antiblooming capabilities To prevent excess electronic charge from migrating to adjacent pixels drains are built into the CCD These drains remove any excessive charge generated from an overexposed pixel The interline CCD utilized by CoolSNAP KINO will prevent blooming for optical signals greater than 1000 times the full well capacity of a single pixel Triggered CoolSNAP KINO offers several methods of integration with external trigger Operation sources such as delay generators or laser pre triggers Each camera has an HR212 10P 10PC I O connector pinout functions are described on page 20 on the back for trigger in out and various TTL input and output operations A special cable is available to access primary signals such as Trigger in Expose out End of frame and Interline shift In the default mode the camera triggers on the rising edge of a TTL signal CoolSNAP KINO cameras support the trigger modes described on the following page 10 57 557 002 Rev AO Trigger first mode Strobe mode Bulb mode In this mode the camera requires one trigger to begin the acquisition of a stream of images Once the trigger is received the camera runs using its internal timed mode in
18. g system e Intel Core 5 processor e 4GB of RAM or greater e CD ROM drive or Internet access to install the driver e Atleast one USB interface port Multiple Cameras PVCAM supports multiple open cameras In order to use this function it must also be supported by your imaging software Software An Installation Guide appropriate to your system is included in the box This guide Installation provides step by step instructions for installing the camera interface software The CD ROM contains the following files e Readme text files these files contain the latest information on the software installations and should be read before you run the PVCAMSetup program e PVCAMSetup software program this software installs the camera interface software e Acrobat directory this directory contains subdirectories containing installation programs for Acrobat Reader e Manuals directory this directory contains user manuals in PDF format Installing the You will have the option to use a USB 2 0 interface to allow the camera to PCI USB 2 0 Card communicate with your computer Onboard ports are preferred Most likely you i will not require an external USB 2 0 card If you run into issues using an onboard port however then you will need to utilize an external card You will need to order a PCI E USB interface card from Photometrics After plugging in your camera to the USB 2 0 spot go to Connecting Your CoolSNAP KINO Came
19. gnals e USB DATA port e DC POWER port positive polarity Note External power supply must not exceed 5 Vdc 4 A Chapter 5 Basic Specifications 19 I O Connector Pinout The I O Input Output Status connector provides information about trigger function DAC and TTL signals Inputs must be at least 3 15 V for a high and less than 0 9 V for a low The numbers on the I O connector diagram correspond to the numbers given to the definition of each of the pins Trigger port connects to Hirose connector HR212 10P 10PC Triggering signal behavior e Trigger In the input trigger to the camera e Camera Expose represents when the camera is exposing acquiring an image e Read Out represents the readout of the image e Shutter Output TTL output to control timing of an external shutter driver e Trigger Ready Represents when the camera is ready to receive a trigger e Power Ready Reflects power status for the camera 5 V on OV off e Ground system digital ground 20 57 557 002 Rev AO The types of triggering supported by CoolSNAP KINO are as follows e Trigger first mode Overlap Non Overlap e Strobe mode Overlap Non Overlap e Bulb Mode Non Overlap There are five shutter behavior modes that are available e Open Never Shutter is always closed e Open Pre Exposure Open before every exposure closed when not exposing e Open Pre Sequence Open before start of sequence c
20. losed at end of sequence e Open Pre Trigger Causes shutter to open before external trigger is received In non triggered mode operates as Open Pre Exposure e Open No Change Sends no signals to open or close the shutter Chapter 5 Basic Specifications 21 Power Supply Voltage Output 5 Vdc 4 A Specification pecitications Voltage Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 22 57 557 002 Rev AO This page intentionally left blank gt lt PHOTOMETRICS High Performance EMCCD amp CCD Cameras for Life Sciences www photometrics com Main Phone 1 520 889 9933 Support 1 604 530 5800 1 800 874 9789 24 57 557 002 Rev AO lt PHOTOMETRICS Ss HIGH PERFORMANCE EMCCD CCD CAMERAS FOR LIFE SCIENCES www photometrics com Main Phone 1 520 889 9933 Support 1 604 530 5800 1 800 874 9789
21. ng Locations Test Result The above product was found to be Compliant to the above test standard s tested by Jeremy Luong reviewed by Conan Boyle Digitally signed by Conan Boyle Ps TA C B DN cn Conan Boyle onan O email cboylewus tuv com 8 y e o TUV Pleasanton Date 2012 05 21 17 08 48 07 00 May 17 2012 May 18 2012 Date Name Signature Date Name Signature Other Aspects Abbreviations OK Pass Compliant Complics passed Fail Not Compliant Does Not Comply failed N A not applicable PLEASANTON INDUSTRY CANADA US5254 2932M 1 SANTA CLARA HE INDUSTRY CANADA US5251 mE 2932D 1 1097 The test results contained in this report refer exclusively to the product s presented for testing No liability may be assumed for models or products not referred to herein This test report may not be published or duplicated in part without permission of the testing body This test report by itself does not constitute authorization for the use of any T V Rheinland test mark The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification approval or endorsement by NVLAP NIST or any agency of the Federal Government TUV Rheinland of North America Inc 1279 Quarry Lane Suite A Pleasanton CA 94566 Tel 925 249 9123 Fax 925 249 9124 QF09C040 Revision 4 iv CoolSNAP KINO User Manual This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Bee m
22. open the camera There are no user serviceable parts inside the CoolSNAP KINO camera Opening the camera voids the warranty Use only the integrated USB 2 0 interface cables and power supply designated for this camera system Using non CoolSNAP KINO cables PCI cards or power supplies may result in permanent damage to your system Do not use a C mount lens that has optics that extend behind the flange of the lens 2 CoolSNAP KINO User Manual Environmental The CoolSNAP KINO camera system should be operated in a clean dry Requirements environment The camera system s ambient operating temperature is O C to 30 C with 80 relative humidity noncondensing Storage Store the CoolSNAP KINO camera system in its original containers To protect the Requirements system from excessive heat cold and moisture store at an ambient temperature between 20 C and 60 C with a relative humidity of 0 to 90 noncondensing Microscopes The camera has a standard threaded video mount and can be mounted to any Lenses and Microscope that accepts a standard C mount adapter The camera also allows you to install any lens that is compatible with a standard threaded video mount as long Tripods as its optics do not extend behind the flange of the lens The CoolSNAP KINO camera can be mounted to a tripod using the tripod mounting attachment located on the bottom of the camera See Additional Measurements for more information Note In microscopy
23. or do not see your camera system s symptoms listed here contact Photometrics Customer Service If the New Hardware Found dialog box does not appear after plugging in the camera contact Photometrics Customer Service If no images appear e Confirm that the switch on the camera is set to on e Confirm that the correct CoolSNAP KINO camera is selected in your imaging software application e Power off the camera and the host computer and check all system connections particularly the DATA and POWER cables Restart e Confirm that the camera is operational by taking an image with a standard C mount lens attached to your CoolSNAP KINO Using normal room lighting place the camera on a table about 3 meters away from an object and acquire an image If the problem persists contact Photometrics Customer Service 13 Bright Spots IN If you notice bright spots hot pixels in the image or an increase in background Image Increased oise take another calibration image and then re acquire the original image Background Noise Camera Running It is normal for the camera to be slightly warm to the touch while in operation Too Warm However if the camera is more than slightly warm to the touch and at least 1 inch of space has been left around the camera housing switch off the camera immediately and contact Photometrics Customer Service PVCAM Error Ifa PVCAM error message appears note the message s number code and contact Message App
24. ou you only and no other purchaser or transferee We have complete control over all warranties and may alter or terminate any or all warranties at any time we deem necessary Basic Limited Two 2 Year Warranty Photometrics warrants this product against substantial defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of up to two 2 years after shipment During this period Photometrics will repair the product or at its sole option repair or replace any defective part without charge to you You must deliver the entire product to the Photometrics factory or at our option to a factory authorized service center You are responsible for the shipping costs to return the product International customers should contact their local Photometrics authorized representative distributor for repair information and assistance or visit our technical support page at www photometrics com Limited One 1 Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products Photometrics warrants with the exception of the CCD imaging device which carries NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to one 1 year after shipment During this period Photometrics will repair or replace at its sole option any defective parts without charge to you You must deliver the entire product to the Photometrics factory or at our option a factory authorized service center You are responsible for the shipping costs to
25. ra 6 57 557 002 Rev AO Connecting Your The DATA cable connects your CoolSNAP KINO camera to the USB 2 0 interface CoolSNAP KINO It is designed to serve as a conduit for data Camera To connect your CoolSNAP KINO camera 1 Connect the standard USB end of the DATA cable to the USB 2 0 interface on your computer 2 Connect the other end of the DATA cable to the DATA connector located on the back of the camera shown below near bottom of blue ellipse 3 Connect the CoolSNAP KINO power supply s POWER cable to the POWER connector located on the back of the camera shown below near top of blue ellipse The following connectors are located on the back of the CoolSNAP KINO camera e USB DATA port e DCPOWER port e O port HR212 10P 10PC connector for input output control signals Chapter 2 System Installation 7 This page intentionally left blank 8 57 557 002 Rev AO Chapter 3 Dual Mode Operation Normal mode Operating Features A unique feature of CooISNAP KINO is that it has two different CCD clocking modes one of which allows you to remove the glow that can appear in an image s corners arising from the preamplifier In the PVCAM implementation the clocking modes are referred to as Normal and Alternate Normal In Normal mode the CCD is optimized for maximum antiblooming protection and frame rate When the camera does not expose and read out images simultaneously it is in Non Overlap mo
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