User manual

Chapter 2.
System Installation
Carefully review the Precautions section on page 2 before performing any of the
procedures outlined here. Again, use only a CoolSNAP cable and a CoolSNAP PCI card
with your CoolSNAP camera. Using a different cable or PCI card may result in
permanent damage to your system.
Introduction
Your CoolSNAP
fx
or CoolSNAP
HQ
camera system has the following hardware
components:
• PCI card
• Camera and Data cable
• Power supply with Power cable and Powercord.
CoolSNAP system components are linked by the data cable and controlled by
your host computer system. All of these hardware components should be
included with your shipment. Refer to the information and figures in System
Components on page 1.
The CCD you selected is installed in your camera.
Keep all the original packing materials so you can safely ship the CoolSNAP
system to another location or return it for service if necessary.
If you have any difficulty with any step of the instructions, call Roper
Scientific Customer Service.
Software
Compatibility
Requirements
The CoolSNAP package includes the RS Image capture software program
designed for use with your CoolSNAP camera.
All other imaging software must also be PVCAM ® -compatible. For full
access to imaging software functions, PVCAM must be version 2.5.2 or higher
Host Computer
Requirements
The host computer for your CoolSNAP camera must have the following:
• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, or Windows
2000 operating system
• 200 MHz Pentium ® II (or greater)
• 64 MB RAM (or greater)
• CD-ROM drive
• At least one unused PCI card slot
• 16-bit color display (or greater)
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