User manual

Chapter 1.
Introduction
Description
The Photometrics CoolSNAP
fx
and CoolSNAP
HQ
, from Roper Scientific,
are ideal cameras for low-light scientific and industrial microscopy. These
cameras incorporate progressive scan CCDs (charge-coupled devices), a
12-bit digitizer, and low-noise electronics to produce monochrome images
at greater than 1k x 1k resolution.
System
Components
In addition to the components shown below, the CoolSNAP package also
includes RS Image software.
Camera (with Test Lens) and DATA Cable
PCI Card
Power Supply with Power Cable and Power Cord
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