User manual

Rolera Thunder User Manual 3
Figure 3. FireWire interface Card
About This
Manual
The Rolera Thunder User Manual is divided into five chapters. It is suggested that you read the
entire manual before operating the camera in order to ensure proper use. The chapter contents
are briefly described below.
Note: The information in these chapters applies only to the Rolera Thunder and is currently not applicable to
any other QImaging camera.
• Overview — This is a basic overview of the Rolera Thunder that includes precautions
and general maintenance/equipment information.
• System Installation — Instructions for connecting your Rolera Thunder camera to
your computer via the Rolera Thunder FireWire interface card.
• Operating Features — Discusses Rolera Thunder features such as on-chip
multiplication gain, readout, and trigger modes. Provides additional information on
dual-readout mode feature available.
• Troubleshooting — Provides answers to camera system problems.
• Basic Specifications — Provides specifications for Rolera Thunder 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 system is powered on.
• Although you should switch off the camera’s power before disconnecting any
camera system cable, you do not need to power off your computer to detach the
cables.