Multiple Cameras; Software Installation; Installing The Pci Card - Photometrics CoolSNAP cf User Manual

Multiple Cameras

Software
Installation
Installing the
PCI Card
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If you are a Mac ® user, the host computer for your CoolSNAP camera must
have the following:
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Macintosh OS 8.X or OS 9.X
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64 MB RAM (or greater)
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CD-ROM drive
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At least one unused PCI card slot
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Video adapter that supports 24-bit color (millions of colors)
PVCAM supports multiple open cameras. In order to use this function, it must
also be supported by your imaging software. The RS Image capture software
program included with your system supports multiple cameras, as do many other
imaging packages.
If your imaging software supports multiple cameras, there must be a separate
PCI card for each camera.
An Installation Guide appropriate to your system is included as an insert in
the CD-ROM case. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing
the camera interface software and the application software for Windows-
based and Macintosh-based PCs. Additional instructions are included for
installing a PCI card in your computer and capturing images.
The CD-ROM contains the following files.
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Readme text files — these files contain the latest information on the
software installations and should be read before you run the
PVCAMSetup program.
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PVCAMSetup software program — this software installs the camera
interface software.
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RSImageSetup software program — this software installs the
RS Image application program.
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MacOS8_OS9 directory — this directory contains the files required for
installing to a Macintosh computer.
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Acrobat directory — this directory contains subdirectories containing
installation programs for Acrobat Reader.
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Manuals directory — this directory contains user manuals in PDF
format.
You will be using a CoolSNAP PCI card to allow the camera to communicate
with your computer.
Refer to the Readme text files on the CD-ROM and to the Software
Installation insert supplied with the CD-ROM before installing the PCI card.
Depending on your system, you will have received one of two different PCI
cards available for CoolSNAP cameras: Video or Non-Video. Please follow
the instructions appropriate to the card you have received with your system.
Note: The Video-capable PCI card accepts a standard BNC connector for video output.
After installing the PCI card, proceed to Connecting your CoolSNAP Camera
on page 7.
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