Chapter 15 Troubleshooting; Introduction - Princeton Instruments PI-MAX System Manual

Troubleshooting
CAUTION!
If you observe a sudden change in the baseline signal you may have excessive humidity
in the vacuum enclosure of the camera. Contact the factory for information on having the
camera vacuum repumped.
WARNING!
Do not attach or remove any cables while the camera system is powered on.

Introduction

The following issues have corresponding troubleshooting sections in this chapter.
Alarm Sounds Sporadically
Alarm Sounds Continuously
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes
Camera Stops Working
Camera1 (or similar name) on Hardware Setup dialog box
Changing the ST-133 Line Voltage and Fuses
Controller Is Not Responding
Data Loss or Serial Violation
Data Overrun Due to Hardware Conflict message
Data Overrun Has Occurred message
Demo is only Choice on Hardware Wizard:Interface dialog
(Versions 2.5.19.0 and earlier)
Demo, High Speed PCI, and PCI(Timer) are Choices on Hardware
Wizard:Interface dialog (Versions 2.5.19.0 and earlier)
Detector Temperature, Acquire, and Focus are Grayed Out
(Versions 2.5.19.0 and earlier)
Error Creating Controller message
Error Occurs at Computer Powerup
Excessive Readout Noise
No CCD Named in the Hardware Wizard:CCD dialog
(Versions 2.5.19.0 and earlier)
Program Error message
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