Thank you for choosing C-RED 3! C-RED 3 features and performances are described in detail within the User Manual, that you can find on your USB key or on our website: www.first-light- imaging.com/user-manuals/ Please contact our support for any question at: support@first-light.fr...
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3. DISPOSAL In case of disposal, do not throw your camera in waste disposal and send it back to First Light Imaging 4. WARNINGS General warnings The equipment must be plugged on an electrical wiring compliant with the relevant standards in the country (in France: NF C 15-100). This wiring must be protected from overcurrent, overvoltage and ground defaults.
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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT Power supply Voltage 85 – 264 VAC Frequency 47 – 63 Hz AC Current 0.5A / 115VAC – 0.3A / 230VAC Camera’s dimensions Length 60 mm Width 55 mm Height 55 mm Operation conditions Maximum temperature 35°C Minimum temperature -10°C...
6. CONTENTS OF PACKAGE* C-RED 2 Camera Pack Item name Quantity Picture Camera Power supply IEC cable USB3 cable (if USB version) C-Mount adapter USB key with User manual + Demo software + Test report Quick start Manual Accessories Please note that accessories can be ordered separately. Please contact your sales representative for details and pricing of our different accessory packs.
7. CAMERA DESCRIPTION AND START UP Please refer to the following figure and follow the order listed below, before connecting your camera: Camera Link version: Camera Link connection ® The camera is compatible with Camera Link Full configuration and requires two data ®...
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Latest Windows® 10 x64 release is highly recommended for USB acquisition on Windows®. Also, before using USB3 connection, the C-RED 3 drivers must be installed on the PC. Please refer to the demo software manual. We recommend using Ubuntu® 16.04 LTS for USB acquisition on Linux.
8. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION Please plug firstly the provided power supply Fischer Connectors cable to the back of the camera (1), then connect it to the line plug. Synchro connection (2) and Ethernet connection (4) Please refer to the User Manual.
C-RED 3, or available on demand at support@first-light.fr. Camera status Once the camera is properly powered up the system boots and C-RED 3 is ready to operate. A purple diode signal, visible on the back of the camera, confirms the operability.
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Camera status Camera’s led Description color Starting Blue Camera starting Configuring Blue Camera configuration is applied Operational Purple Camera is operational Safe Red double The camera detects an error. The detector is blink turned off. To be able to reuse the camera, you must restart it.
The acquisition speed can be set to any value from 0.0001 to 600 fps. The integration time can also be set. The integration time range is [50µs - ~1/fps] * *For integration time below 50µs, please contact First Light Imaging at support@first- light.fr...
C-RED 3 is a high-end scientific instrument and should not be exposed to shocks, extreme temperatures, humidity, dusty environment, and static shocks. Any electronic equipment that has to be connected to C-RED 3 should be fitted with appropriate protection on all power lines.
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14. CONTACTS For the USA: FIRST LIGHT IMAGING Corp. 185 Alewife Brook Parkway, Ste 210 Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: + 33 4 42 61 29 20 E-mail: support@first-light.fr Website: www.first-light.us For the rest of the world: FIRST LIGHT IMAGING SAS Europarc Sainte Victoire, Bât.
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