Specifications

Appendix A Specifications 63
Shutter Compensation Time
The following numbers apply for a 1 MHz ST-133.
Shutter Exposure
Vincent (small) 8.0 msec
Prontor 40 (large) 28.0 msec
Prontor 23 (external) 8.0 msec
Intensified (electronic) 6.0 msec
NONE 200 nsec
Computer Requirements
The ST-133 or ST-133A is most commonly used with a Pentium computer configured as
follows.
Type: Any Pentium (or better) PC having a free slot for the Serial Buffer card (PCI is
standard; other types may be available).
Memory (RAM): Minimum of 32 Mbytes; possibly more depending on experiment
design and size of CCD Array.
Operating System: Windows 95
®
, Windows NT
®
or later for WinView/32 and
WinSpec/32.
Interface: PCI High-Speed Serial I/O card is standard. Other types may be available.
Contact factory for information.
Note: As described in Appendix I, Macintosh II support is available. Contact factory for
details.
Miscellaneous
Dimensions: See Appendix E.
Controller Weight: 5.45 kg.
Power Requirements: Nominally 100, 120, 220 or 240 V AC , 47-63 Hz, 300 watts;
required DC voltages are generated in the controller. Power to camera is applied via
controller cable.
Environmental Requirements:
Storage temperature: -20° C to 55° C;
Operating temperature range over which specifications can be met: 18° C to 23° C;
Relative humidity: <80% noncondensing.
TTL Requirements: Rise time ≤ 40 nsec, Duration ≥ 100 nsec.