Oxford Instruments Andor Apogee Alta Quick Start Manual

Apogee Alta Quick Start Guide
1

Preparing your Facility

Handle the camera and accessories with care.
Apogee Alta weighs approx 1.9 kg [4 lb 2 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.
Operate between 0°C and 40°C. Refer to User
guide for further information regarding ambient
temperature, cooling performance and dew point.
Store between -25°C and 50°C.
Refer to the user manual for further information.
2

Unpacking your Camera and Accessories

Camera Standard Items
Apogee Alta CCD
Apogee
Camera Integration Starter
Kit CD
Country Specific
Power Cord
3

Installing the Camera Acquisition Software

You must have administrator access on your PC to perform this installation.
• We recommend you install your camera acquisition software e.g. Windows SDK for Apogee, Micro-Manager or
MaxIm DL before setting up your Apogee camera.
• Please see the Windows SDK for Apogee, Micro-Manager or MaxIm DL installation guides for specific instructions
related to installation of this software.
• Apogee cameras are supported by MaxIm DL version 3.21 and beyond.
• Apogee Camera Control Demo software is for demo and test purposes only. Available for download from andor.com.
If you are using different camera control software, please refer to the software installation information supplied with the
software.
For more information visit: andor.com/software/software_support/
Optional Items
Optional items are supplied as
specified at the time of ordering:
Items include:
• Lens Adapters
• Telescope Adapter
• USB Extender
• Filter Wheel
12 V Alta Power
• Temperature compensated focuser
Supply
USB 2.0 Cable
Lens Adapter
Please turn over
Filter Wheel