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Chapter 4
System Setup
To minimize risk to users or to system equipment, turn the system OFF before any cables
are connected or disconnected.
Introduction
A PIXIS camera system consists of three hardware components:
Camera head
Power supply
Cables
All of the components and cables required for your configuration are included with your
shipment. Your PIXIS system has been specially configured and calibrated to match the
camera options specified at the time of purchase. The CCD and coating you ordered have
been installed in the camera head.
Keep all of the original packing materials so you can safely ship the PIXIS system to
another location or return it for service if necessary. If you have any difficulty with any
step of the instructions, call Princeton Instruments Customer Support. For contact
information, refer to page 132.
Hardware installation may consist of:
Installing an interface card, if the appropriate card is not already resident.
Attaching a lens to a C-mount on the camera or to an F-mount adapter.
Connecting the camera to an external shutter, if one is required.
Mounting the camera to a spectrograph.
Software installation depends on the application software you will be using to run the
system. Refer to the manual supplied with the software for information about installing
and setting it up.
Unpacking the System
During the unpacking, check the system components for possible signs of shipping
damage. If there are any, notify Princeton Instruments immediately and file a claim with
the carrier. If damage is not apparent but the camera cannot be operated, internal damage
may have occurred in shipment. After unpacking the system, save the original packing
materials so you can safely ship the camera system to another location or return it to
Princeton Instruments for repairs if necessary.