Specifications

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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter will help you get off to a good start with your ST-133 or ST-133A
Controller. In addition to descriptions of such basics as unpacking and grounding safety,
the chapter includes discussions of the requirements that have to be met before the
camera can be switched on. Included are environmental, power, computer, and software
requirements. Also provided are descriptions of the front and rear panels of the
components, together with discussions of mounting, imaging and other topics. Users are
advised to read this chapter in its entirety before powering up the system.
Unpacking
During unpacking, check the controller for possible signs of shipping damage. If there
are any, notify Roper Scientific and file a claim with the carrier. If damage is not
apparent but controller specifications cannot be achieved, internal damage may have
occurred in shipment.
Equipment and Parts Inventory
The complete system consists of a camera, a controller and other components as follows:
• Camera to Controller cable: DB25 to DB25 cable. Standard length is 10 ft
(6050-0321). Also available in 6’, 15’, 20’, and 30’ lengths.
• Controller to Computer (TAXI) cable: DB9 to DB9 cable. Standard length is
25 ft (6050-0148-CE). Lengths up to 165 ft (50 m) are available.
• PTG to PI-MAX cable: (6050-0369 or 6050-0406) if PTG is installed. This cable
interconnects the Timing Gen connector on the PTG module with the Timing Gen
connector on the PI-MAX.
• Computer: Can be purchased from Roper Scientific or provided by user.
• High Speed PCI Interface board: This board must be installed in the computer
(computers purchased from Roper Scientific will be shipped with the board already
installed).