Oxford Instruments Andor Neo Quick Start Manual

Neo Quick Start Guide
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Preparing your Facility
Handle the camera and accessories with care.
Neo sCMOS weighs 3.4 kg [7 lb 8 oz].
Observe anti-static precautions when
installing the controller card and camera.
Ensure 100 mm clearance around camera
and power supply vents (Do not block
vents when operating on benchtop).
Operation of the camera close to intense
pulsed sources (e.g. plasma and X-ray
sources) may compromise performance.
Keep dry, <70% humidity non-condensing.
Use correct power supply and cables.
Store between -10°C and 50°C.
operate between 0°C and 30°C
For information on water cooling, please refer
to the user manual.
Refer to the user manual for further information.
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Unpacking your Camera and Accessories
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Neo sCMOS Camera Software or Driver
CD and User
Manual on CD
Anti-Static Strap
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Installing Software (Solis, SDK3 or iQ)
You must have administrator access on your PC to perform this installation.
The same instructions cover the installation procedure for Andor's Solis, SDK or iQ software, which is used in
conjunction with third party software. If you are planning to run your camera through a third party interface you will
require the Andor Drivers, called SDK3.
Switch on the PC, insert CD and run the Solis (or SDK) setup .exe file on the CD or
download location.
• Confirm the version of software.
• Follow the on screen prompts.
• Select the installation directory when prompted.
• If prompted for camera type select Neo.
• On the final window click on "Install". During the installation a number of other
windows will appear as various drivers are installed.
• Click on the finish button when prompted.
For more information visit: http://www.andor.com/scientific-software
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Camera Link Country Specific Camera Link Cable
Power Cord
PCIe Card
Power Supply Multi I/O Coolant Pipes
Timing Cable
Unit (x1)
* USB A to B cable also supplied (only used when
updating firmware)
Please turn over