Chapter 3 Installation Overview - Princeton Instruments PhotonMAX System Manual

Installation Overview
The list and diagrams below briefly describe the sequence of actions required to
install your system and prepare to gather data. Refer to the indicated references
for more detailed information.
1. If the system components have not already been unpacked, unpack
them and inspect their carton(s) and the system components for
in-transit damage.
2. Verify that all system components have been received.
3. If the components show no signs of damage, verify that the
appropriate power cord has been supplied with the power supply.
4. If the application software is not already installed in the host
computer, install it.
5. If the PCI interface card is not already installed in the host computer,
install it.
6. Depending on application, attach lens to the camera or mount the
camera to a spectrometer.
7. With the power supply disconnected from the camera, connect the
Data cable to the DATA port at the rear of the camera and to the
DATA port on the installed PCI card.
8. Air-Cooled System: Plug the power supply into the rear of the
camera and plug the power supply into the power source.
Liquid-Cooled System: Make the hose and power connections to
the camera and plug the circulator into the power source. Add
coolant if necessary. Turn on the circulator.
9. Turn the camera ON.
10. Turn on the computer and begin running the application software.
11. Enter the hardware setup information.
12. Set the target array temperature.
13. When the system reaches temperature lock, wait an additional 20
minutes and then begin acquiring data in focus mode.
Action
Chapter 3
Reference
Chapter 4 System Setup,
page 21
Chapter 4 System Setup,
page 22
Chapter System Setup,
page 22
Chapter 4 System Setup,
page 25 & Software manual
Refer to computer
manufacturer's instructions
Chapter 4 System Setup,
page 23
Chapter 4 System Setup,
page 24
Software manual
Software manual
Chapter 5 Operation,
page 42
Chapter 5 Operation,
page 30 or page 35
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