User manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Description................................................................................................................................1
System Components................................................................................................................1
About This Manual..................................................................................................................2
Precautions................................................................................................................................2
Environmental Requirements................................................................................................3
Storage Requirements.............................................................................................................3
Microscopes, Lenses, and Tripods........................................................................................3
Repairs .......................................................................................................................................3
Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................3
Roper Scientific Customer Service .......................................................................................4
Chapter 2. System Installation
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................5
Software Compatibility Requirements................................................................................5
Host Computer Requirements...............................................................................................5
Multiple Cameras ....................................................................................................................6
Software Installation...............................................................................................................6
Installing the PCI Card ...........................................................................................................6
Connecting Your CoolSNAP Camera...................................................................................7
Chapter 3. Operating Features
Cooling.......................................................................................................................................9
Dual-Mode Operation (CoolSNAP
HQ
Only).....................................................................9
Normal mode .....................................................................................................................9
Alternate Normal mode .................................................................................................10
Antiblooming ..................................................................................................................10
Triggered Operation..............................................................................................................10
Trigger-first mode...........................................................................................................11
Strobe mode.....................................................................................................................11
Bulb mode ........................................................................................................................11
RS170/PAL Operation ...........................................................................................................12
Application Examples ...........................................................................................................12
Example 1 .........................................................................................................................12
Example 2 .........................................................................................................................12
Example 3 .........................................................................................................................12
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
System Does Not Boot Normally ........................................................................................13
New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear (Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP)..13
Images Not Displayed...........................................................................................................13
Bright Spots in Image / Increased Background Noise ........................................................14
Camera Running Too Warm ................................................................................................14
PVCAM Error Message Appears.........................................................................................14
Lengthy Pauses During Imaging ........................................................................................14
Video Output Not Displayed on Monitor.........................................................................14
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