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1. Apogee Alta Quick Start Guide ANDOR an company o Preparing your Facility Handle the camera and accessories with care Apogee Alta weighs approx 1 9 kg 4 Ib 2 oz Observe anti static precautions when installing the controller card and camera Ensure 100 mm clearance around camera and power supply vents Do not block vents when operating on benchtop Operation of the camera close to intense pulsed sources e g plasma and X ray sources may compromise performance Keep dry lt 0 humidity non condensing Use correct power supply and cables Operate between 0 C and 40 C Refer to User guide for further information regarding ambient gt gt Store between 25 C and 50 C Refer to the user manual for further information temperature cooling performance and dew point o Unpacking your Camera and Accessories Camera Standard Items Optional Items Optional items are supplied as specified at the time of ordering Items include e Lens Adapters e Telescope Adapter e USB Extender Apogee Alta CCD Apogee 12 V Alta Power e Filter Wheel Camera Integration Starter Supply e Temperature compensated focuser Kit CD 6 OY Country Specific USB 2 0 Cable Lens Adapter Filter Wheel Power Cord Installing the Camera Acquisition Software You must have administrator access on your PC to perform this installation e We recommend you install your camera acquisition software e g2. Windows SDK for Apogee Micro Manager or Maxim DL CCD before setting up your Apogee camera e Please see the Windows SDK for Apogee Micro Manager or Maxlm DL CCD installation guides for specific instructions related to installation of this software e Apogee cameras are supported by Maxlm DL CCD version 3 21 and beyond If you are using different camera control software please refer to the software installation information supplied with the software For more information visit andor com software software_support Please turn over Install the Camera Drivers WARNING e Do not connect your Apogee camera to a PC before installing the drivers If you do and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears please select the Cancel button e Never connect or disconnect the camera from the PC during operation 1 Make sure your Windows user account has administrator privileges 2 Double click on the setupApogeeSoftware dig AIS 69 32 01 06 2012 20 30 Icon 7 KB is apgSwinstall_x86 25 07 2014 08 09 Windows Installer 5 629 KE apgSwinstall_x861 25 07 2014 08209 Cabinet File 5 383 KB i ApogeeUsb 32bit 25 07 2014 08 09 Windows Installer 2 674 KB 15 ApogeeUsb 64bit 25 07 2014 08 09 Windows Installer 3 440 KB S autorun 01 06 2012 20 30 Setup Information 1 KE setupApogeeSoftware 25 07 2014 08 09 Application 3 Follow the steps in the Installation Wizard Click Finish 5 The drivers for your Apogee camera are now instal
3. led on your PC A notification should be displayed in the bottom right corner of your PC screen Mounting the Camera The Alta can be connected to a telescope lens or other equipment using a wide range of plate lens adapters and other accessories An outline is shown below Refer to your user guide and contact your customer support representative for further information if required 1 Ensure the camera control software e g Maxim DL CCD and drivers have been installed 2 Attach the camera mounting adapter or filter wheel to the camera face plate using the supplied mounting screws 3 Attach the camera and mounting assembly to the telescope or lens 4 Now connect the power and signal connections Above Filter Wheel attached to an Alta ready for attachment of the required lens adapter Above Example of some common adapter types that enable connection of the Alta camera to a wide range of equipment oon O Connecting your Camera and Switching it on WARNING e Donot connect your Apogee camera to a PC before installing the drivers If you do and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears please select the Cancel button e Never connect or disconnect the camera from the PC during operation 1 Insert the 12V DC power cable into the power connector on the Connections Connections panel of the camera 2 Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB connector USB to PC on the camera and the corresponding slo
4. t on the PC 3 Optional An 8 pin Mini DIN connection enables various hardware signals to be controlled by the device If this is required connect the I O Connection cable to the I O 8 mini DIN type connector refer to the user guide for further information Turn power to the camera ON Turn ON the PC Power To Camera I O port Start your software N O On Ff Start acquiring data o Troubleshooting Camera LEDS do not light e The LEDs should flash on startup if this does not occur ensure that the power cables are connected and the power is turned on Cannot find camera when using ApogeeCameralnfo e The ApogeeCameralnfo search process takes approximately 10 seconds to complete In extremely rare circumstances the camera may take longer than 10 seconds to respond e If the first attempt to find the camera fails try a second time If the second attempt fails the Broadcast Address field may be incorrect Verify the correct broadcast address and try again For additional troubleshooting information please refer to the user manual on the CD provided and for technical information about the Apogee Alta go to www andor com scientific cameras apogee camera range alta ccd series MAN 09693 ALTASG 0915 R1
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