Manual Organization - Princeton Instruments PI-MAX 3 System Manual

Chapter 1

Manual Organization

This manual provides the user with all the information needed to install a PI-MAX3
Intensified CCD camera and place it in operation. Topics covered include a detailed
description of the camera, installation and setup, first time data acquisition, tips and
tricks, microscopy applications, temperature control and more. A brief description of
each of the chapters follows.
Note: "WinX" is a generic term for WinView/32, WinSpec/32, and WinXTest
application software.
Chapter 1, Introduction provides an overview of the PI-MAX3 camera. Topics
Chapter 2, Installation Overview cross-references system setup actions with the
Chapter 3, System Setup provides detailed directions for installing and setting up
Chapter 4, First Light provides abbreviated directions for getting your PI-MAX3
Chapter 5, General Operation Factors provides information about experiment
Chapter 6, Gated Operation discusses issues specific to operating the PI-MAX3
Chapter 7, Timing Generator Pulses and Sequences discusses and
Chapter 8, Dual Image Feature (DIF) discusses the mode specifically designed
Chapter 9, Tips and Tricks discusses a number of issues that can have a bearing
Chapter 10, System Component Descriptions describes the PI-MAX3 camera
Chapter 11, Troubleshooting provides information regarding possible system
Appendix A, Specifications provides general specifications as well as operating
Appendix B, Outline Drawings includes outline drawings for the PI-MAX3
Appendix C, Software explains how the PI-MAX3 camera is controlled using the
Appendix D, Extender Bracket Kit explains how to use this kit to mount the
include a description, theory of operation, and specifications.
relevant manuals and/or manual pages. It also contains system layout diagrams.
the PI-MAX3 for both spectroscopy and imaging.
into operation as soon as possible.
setup, temperature control, background subtraction, array readout, binning, and
digitization.
system in gate mode.
illustrates the trigger modes available when operating the system in gate mode.
for capturing a pair of gated images in rapid succession.
on getting good experimental results.
and other system components. Includes descriptions of connectors and other front
and rear panel features.
problems.
environment and internal pulser specifications.
camera, the PI-MAX3 power supply, and the CoolCUBE
WinX application software.
PI-MAX3 to any laboratory table with either 25 mm or 1 inch hole spacing.
Introduction
coolant circulator.
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