Section 4: Operation; Emergency Mains Disconnection; Power-Up Sequence; Power-Down Sequence - Oxford Instruments ANDOR Newton CCD Hardware Manual

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SECTION 4: OPERATION

WARNINGS:
• IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY ANDOR OR ITS DISTRIBUTORS, THE
PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED.
• PLEASE READ THE USER GUIDES SUPPLIED WITH YOUR SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND CAMERA CONTROL
SOFTWARE PRIOR TO USE.
4.1 e M
MeRgency ains
In case of emergency, the disconnecting point of the equipment is the mains power cord connected to the external
power supply, or the mains socket switch.
WARNING: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AT THE MAINS SOCKET AND REMOVE THE MAINS LEAD FROM THE
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.
4.2 p - s
oWeR Up eqUence
1. Ensure that the Newton is powered on at the mains power supply.
2. Ensure that the USB 2.0 cable is connected between the camera and the PC.
3. Start up the PC.
4. Launch your camera control software e.g. Solis or SDK2
5. The camera will now start up under control of the software and you are ready to use the camera.
6. Refer to your software manual for set-up and image acquisition information.
4.3 p -d
oWeR oWn
1. Exit the camera control software.
2. The camera will automatically turn off.
3. Switch off power to the camera and if not using for some time, disconnect from the mains power socket.
4.4 U n
sing tHe eWton
Once set-up the Newton is controlled through the camera control software. Please refer to the information supplied with
the camera control software (available separately) for further details e.g. Andor Solis or SDK2. For information on the
features available with the Newton please refer to the Appendix D Reference Information.
4.4.1 a
djUsting tHe cooling fan speed
1. Select Fan Control from the Hardware drop-down menu.
2. Select the speed you require as necessary (this may affect the cooling ability of the CCD).
NOTES: After changing from High to Low, it may be necessary for the camera temperature to stabilize before
acquiring data. However for optimum performance it is recommended to leave the fan setting at High. Cooling
will also affect the Newton EMCCD'S Electron Multiplying Gain (if applicable).
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