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  • Page 1 ® Lansis System Manual 4411-0174 Issue 2 July 19, 2022 www.princetoninstruments.com Use and Disclosure of Data Information contained herein is classified as EAR99 under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Export, reexport or diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
  • Page 2 3660 Quakerbridge Rd Trenton, NJ 08619 TEL: 800-874-9789 / 609-587-9797 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of Teledyne Princeton Instruments. Printed in the United States of America. Lansis, IntelliCal, IsoPlane, LightField, and PVCAM are registered trademarks of Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc..

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: About this Document......... 7 Intended Audience .
  • Page 4 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 Chapter 7: Exposure ........... 37 Exposure Time .
  • Page 5 Issue 1 Table of Contents Custom Sensor ............87 D.1.1 Custom Timing .
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  • Page 7: About This Document

    Chapter 1: About this Document Thank you for purchasing a Lansis camera system from Teledyne Princeton Instruments. Since 1981, Teledyne Princeton Instruments has been the legendary name behind the most revolutionary spectroscopy and imaging products for cutting edge research. Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera. This will help you optimize the many features of this camera to suit your research needs.

  • Page 8: Document Organization

    • Chapter 6, LightField First Light This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure for placing a Lansis camera system in operation for the first time when using Teledyne Princeton Instruments’ LightField 64-bit data acquisition software. • Chapter 7, Exposure This chapter discusses the various factors that affect the signal acquired on the array, including array architecture, exposure time, temperature, and saturation.

  • Page 9: Safety Related Symbols Used In This Manual

    Chapter 1 About this Document • Appendix C, Drain Coolant from Lansis This appendix provides information necessary to safely drain coolant from within the Lansis camera body. • Appendix D, Custom Modes Provides information necessary to configure custom chip modes on the Lansis. •...

  • Page 10: Lansis Safety Information

    WARNINGS! If the Lansis camera system is used in a manner not specified by Teledyne Princeton Instruments, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. 2. If the equipment or the wall outlet is damaged, the protective grounding could be disconnected.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    4. Do not block air vents on the camera. Preventing the free flow of air overheats the camera and may damage it. 5. If the Lansis camera system is used in a manner not specified by Teledyne Princeton Instruments, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. EAR99 Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
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  • Page 13: Lansis Camera System

    Chapter 2: Lansis Camera System This chapter provides an introduction to, and overview information about, Princeton Instrument’s Lansis camera system. Figure 2-1 shows those items that are typically included as part of a standard Lansis Camera system. Figure 2-1: Typical Lansis System Components Power Supply Standard items for a typical air-cooled system include: •...

  • Page 14: Lansis Camera

    ® 2.1.1 eXcelon eXcelon is a CCD/EMCCD sensor technology jointly developed by Teledyne Princeton ® Instruments, Teledyne e2v, and Teledyne Photometrics . Spectroscopy CCDs using this technology provide the following significant benefits: •...

  • Page 15: Power

    Lansis camera. CAUTION! Use of a power supply other than that provided with the Lansis camera will void the camera warranty. For specific power supply requirements, contact Teledyne Princeton Instruments. Refer to Contact Information on page 100 for complete information.

  • Page 16: Ccd Arrays

    • Cools the electronics. Teledyne Princeton Instruments ArcTec cooling technology cools Lansis’s CCD assisted by air drawn into the camera by an internal fan mounted on the rear of the camera. The circulating air then vents out through slots on the side panels. By default, the fan is always in operation and air-cooling of both the CCD and the internal electronics occurs continuously.

  • Page 17: Coolant Ports

    Chapter 2 Lansis Camera System CAUTION! Never set the coolant temperature below the dew point. Coolant temperature should not be below the dew point of the ambient air. Internal condensation caused by operation below the dew point may damage the camera and will void the warranty.

  • Page 18: Rear-Panel Connectors And Indicators

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 2.1.5 Rear-Panel Connectors and Indicators Figure 2-4 illustrates the rear-panel connectors and indicators on a Lansis camera. Figure 2-4: Lansis Rear-Panel Connectors and Indicators Refer to Table 2-1 for information about each rear-panel connector and indicator. Table 2-1: Lansis Rear-Panel Connectors and Indicators Label...

  • Page 19: Cables

    These allow connection to the MCX connectors on the rear of the Lansis using BNC cables.. Certificate of Performance Each Lansis camera is shipped with a Certificate of Performance which states that the camera system has been assembled and tested according to approved Teledyne EAR99 Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

  • Page 20: Application Software

    • Camera Serial Numbers This information is useful when contacting Teledyne Princeton Instruments Customer Support. Application Software Teledyne Princeton Instruments offers a number of data acquisition software packages for use with Lansis camera systems, including: ® • LightField The Lansis camera can be operated using LightField, Teledyne Princeton ®...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    When unpacking the system, examine the system components for any signs of shipping damage. If there are any, notify Teledyne Princeton Instruments immediately and file a claim with the carrier. Be sure to save the shipping carton for inspection by the carrier.

  • Page 22: Lansis Camera And System Maintenance

    2.7.3 Repairs Because the Lansis camera system contains no user-serviceable parts, repairs must be performed by Teledyne Princeton Instruments. Should the system need repair, contact Teledyne Princeton Instruments customer support for instructions. Refer to Contact Information on page 100 for complete information.

  • Page 23: Install Lightfield

    Chapter 3: Install LightField This chapter provides the installation procedure for LightField application software. NOTE: If LightField has already been successfully installed on the host computer, this chapter may be skipped. Prerequisites Before beginning to install LightField, verify that: ® •...
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  • Page 25: System Block Diagrams

    Chapter 4: System Block Diagrams This section provides block diagrams of typical system configurations. Figure 4-1: Block Diagram: Typical Air-Cooled Experiment Figure 4-2: Block Diagram: Typical Liquid-Cooled Experiment 100/240 V OWER UPPLY IRCULAR ONNECTOR USB C ABLE PTIONAL XTERNAL HUTTER AMERA 100/240 V OOLANT...
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  • Page 27: Hardware Configuration

    The distance to the focal plane from the front of the mechanical assembly depends on the specific configuration. Spectrograph Adapters Teledyne Princeton Instruments offers a number of adapters for mounting a Lansis camera onto a spectrograph, including: • Teledyne Acton Research Series Spectrographs, and •...

  • Page 28: External Chiller Use

    Any resulting damage is not covered under warranty. NOTE: Although there are no dedicated IN or OUT coolant ports on a Lansis camera, Teledyne Princeton Instruments recommends that the lower port (depending on the camera’s physical orientation,) be used for the coolant inlet for best efficiency.

  • Page 29: Experiment Shutdown

    Chapter 5 Hardware Configuration 8. Verify there are no leaks or air bubbles in the hoses. NOTE: Small air bubbles (approximately the size of bubbles in soda) are common, particularly immediately following start up. These bubbles do not prevent proper operation. •...
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  • Page 31: Lightfield First Light

    Chapter 6: LightField First Light Once the Lansis camera has been configured as described in Chapter 5, Hardware Configuration, acquiring data using LightField is straightforward. For most applications, simply: • Establish optimum performance using Preview mode; • Set a target camera temperature; •...
  • Page 32 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 Whether or not the data are displayed and/or stored depends on the data collection operation that has been selected in the application software: • Preview Data collection operations use the Experiment Setup parameters to establish the exposure time (the period when signal of interest is allowed to accumulate on the CCD).

  • Page 33: Set Up And Configuration

    Set the spectrograph entrance slit width to minimum (20 mm if possible.) 2. Turn ON the spectrograph (if applicable.) 3. Mount a light source such as a Teledyne Princeton Instruments ® IntelliCal Hg/Ne-Ar Dual Switchable light source in front of the entrance slit.
  • Page 34 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 7. Drag the camera icon into the Experiment Devices area. The Experiment Settings stack on the left includes several expanders. Since this is a new experiment, the default configuration settings for the camera are used. See Figure 6-3.

  • Page 35: Data Acquisition

    Chapter 6 LightField First Light 9. Turn on the light source at the spectrograph’s entrance slit. 10. Click Run to begin previewing the data. Depending on the display settings, you should see either a spectral band (image) or a graph. Background noise will decrease as the camera cools to its default temperature.
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  • Page 37: Exposure

    Chapter 7: Exposure This chapter discusses factors that may affect the signal acquired on the CCD array, such as: • Exposure Time; • CCD Temperature; • Dark Charge; • Saturation. Exposure Time Exposure time is the time between commands sent by the data acquisition software to start and stop signal accumulation on the sensor.

  • Page 38: Ccd Temperature

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 Note that the READOUT signal is: • LOW during Shutter Open/Close Compensation Times; • LOW during Exposure Time; • HIGH during Readout. Since the shutter behaves like an iris, the opening and closing of the shutter will cause the center of the CCD to be exposed slightly longer than the edges.

  • Page 39: Dark Charge

    CCD temperature possible. CAUTION! If a sudden change in the baseline signal is observed, there may be excessive humidity in the camera vacuum enclosure. Turn off the camera and contact Teledyne Princeton Instruments Customer Support. Refer to Contact Information on page 100 for complete contact information.
  • Page 40 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 For example, when acquiring one frame of dark data to generate the subtractable pattern, the dark pattern readout noise will be ~1.414N , which is an increase of ~41% over the baseline readout noise. This value is calculated as follows: -------- - -------- - -------- -...

  • Page 41: Clean Until Trigger

    Chapter 7 Exposure 7.3.1 Clean Until Trigger When using an external trigger to initiate data readout, Lansis supports Clean Until Trigger (CUT,) an additional level of cleaning/removing accumulated dark charge that continues until the moment the External Sync pulse is received. REFERENCES: For information about the use and configuration of external triggers, refer to:...

  • Page 42: Normal Shutter Mode

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 7.3.1.1 Normal Shutter Mode When an incoming Trigger pulse has been received, cleaning of the array stops as soon as the current cleaning pattern has been completed and shifted. Because the incoming trigger is not synchronous with the cleaning cycle, there is an inherent jitter of up to one cleaning cycle in the system’s response to an incoming trigger.

  • Page 43: Saturation

    Chapter 7 Exposure Figure 7-4: Timing Diagram: Clean Until Trigger, Open Before Trigger Pgm’d Clean Until ACQUIRE Cleans Trigger TRIGGER Wait For SHUTTER Trigger Open Before Trigger EXPOSING Expose Readout READOUT If the trigger arrives while a cleaning pattern is executing, the pattern will be completed, then cleaning will cease.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 8: Analog To Digital Conversion

    Chapter 8: Analog to Digital Conversion After the programmed exposure time has elapsed, accumulated charge stored in the CCD array must be: • Read out; • Converted to a digital format; • Transferred to the application software where it can be displayed and/or stored. Analog-to Digital conversion factors are configured within LightField on the Analog to Digital Conversion expander.

  • Page 46: Speed

    65535 (16-bit A/D) to a value in the range of 500-600 counts lower. WARNING! If a sudden change in the baseline signal is observed, there may be excessive humidity in the camera vacuum enclosure. Turn off the camera and contact Teledyne Princeton Instruments Customer Support. Refer to Contact Information on page 100 for complete information.

  • Page 47: Analog Gain

    Chapter 8 Analog to Digital Conversion Analog Gain Controller gain, a configurable function of the preamplifier, changes the relationship between the number of electrons acquired on the CCD and the Analog-to-Digital Units (ADUs) generated. The level of gain is configured by the Analog Gain parameter on the Analog to Digital Conversion expander.
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  • Page 49 Chapter 9: Full Frame Readout When operating in Full Frame mode, Lansis reads and processes a complete frame of data at a time. Every pixel of information is digitized individually. Figure 9-1 illustrates a CCD array following exposure but prior to the beginning of readout.
  • Page 50 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 Readout of the CCD begins with the simultaneous shifting of all pixels one row toward the Shift Register which is a single row of pixels along the edge of the CCD. The Shift Register is not sensitive to light and is only used to store charge during readout. See Figure 9-2.

  • Page 51: Full Frame Readout

    Chapter 9 Full Frame Readout Calculating Image Acquisition/Readout Time The total time required to acquire and readout a full frame of data at full resolution is calculated as follows: where: • is the CCD readout time; Refer to Section 9.1.1, CCD Readout Time, for additional information.

  • Page 52: Trigger Response

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 Figure 9-4 illustrates a typical Trigger In expander. Figure 9-4: Trigger In Expander Depending on the specific experiment, two parameters are used to configure Lansis’s response to an incoming trigger pulse: • Trigger Response; •...

  • Page 53: No Response

    Chapter 9 Full Frame Readout 9.2.1 Trigger Response The Trigger Response parameter defines how, upon receipt of an incoming trigger pulse, Lansis reads out data that have been acquired. Supported Trigger Response modes are: • Response; • Start on Single Trigger;...
  • Page 54 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 9.2.1.1.1 Normal Figure 9-5 illustrates the timing diagram for No Response mode combined with Normal shutter mode. Figure 9-5: Full Frame Timing Diagram: No Response, Normal Pgm’d ACQUIRE Cleans SHUTTER Normal EXPOSE READOUT 9.2.1.1.2 Always Closed Figure 9-6 illustrates the timing diagram for No Response mode combined with Always...
  • Page 55 Chapter 9 Full Frame Readout 9.2.1.1.3 Always Open Figure 9-7 illustrates the timing diagram for No Response mode combined with Always Open shutter mode. Figure 9-7: Full Frame Timing Diagram: No Response, Always Open Pgm’d ACQUIRE Cleans SHUTTER Always Open EXPOSE READOUT This mode is typically used when an experiment does not support waiting for the...
  • Page 56 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 9.2.1.2 Start on Single Trigger Begins the experiment when the trigger is received and the system executes all programmed events. Supported Shutter modes are: • Normal; • Always Closed; • Always Open; • Open Before Trigger.
  • Page 57 Chapter 9 Full Frame Readout 9.2.1.2.2 Always Closed Figure 9-9 illustrates the timing diagram for Start on Single Trigger mode combined with Always Closed shutter mode. Figure 9-9: Full Frame Timing Diagram: Start on Single Trigger, Always Closed Pgm’d Clean Until ACQUIRE Cleans Trigger**...
  • Page 58 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 9.2.1.2.4 Open Before Trigger Figure 9-11 illustrates the timing diagram for Start On Single Trigger mode combined with Open Before Trigger shutter mode. NOTE: Figure 9-11, jitter associated with the cleaning pattern is omitted for clarity. See Figure 7-4 for jitter information.
  • Page 59 Chapter 9 Full Frame Readout 9.2.1.3.1 Normal Figure 9-12 illustrates the timing diagram for Readout Per Trigger mode combined with Normal shutter mode. Figure 9-12: Full Frame Timing Diagram: Readout Per Trigger, Normal Clean Clean Until Until Pgm’d ACQUIRE Trigger** Trigger** Cleans TRIGGER...
  • Page 60 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 9.2.1.3.2 Always Closed Figure 9-13 illustrates the timing diagram for Readout Per Trigger mode combined with Always Closed shutter mode. Figure 9-13: Full Frame Timing Diagram: Readout Per Trigger, Always Closed Clean Clean Pgm’d Until Until ACQUIRE...
  • Page 61 Chapter 9 Full Frame Readout 9.2.1.3.4 Open Before Trigger Figure 9-15 illustrates the timing diagram for Readout Per Trigger mode combined with Open Before Trigger shutter mode. Figure 9-15: Full Frame Timing Diagram: Readout Per Trigger, Open Before Trigger Clean Clean Until Until Pgm’d...

  • Page 62: Expose During Trigger Pulse

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 9.2.1.4 Expose During Trigger Pulse Controls when exposure begins and ends. Supported Shutter modes are: • Normal; • Always Closed; • Always Open; • Open Before Trigger. The effect each of these shutter modes has on experiment synchronization is described in the following sections.
  • Page 63 Chapter 9 Full Frame Readout 9.2.1.4.2 Always Closed Figure 9-17 illustrates the timing diagram for Expose During Trigger Pulse mode combined with Always Closed shutter mode. Figure 9-17: Timing Diagram: Expose During Trigger, Always Closed Clean Pgm’d Until ACQUIRE Cleans Trigger** TRIGGER SHUTTER...
  • Page 64 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 9.2.1.4.4 Open Before Trigger Figure 9-19 illustrates the timing diagram for Expose During Trigger Pulse mode combined with Open Before Trigger shutter mode. Figure 9-19: Timing Diagram: Expose During Trigger, Open Before Trigger Pgm’d Clean Until ACQUIRE Cleans...

  • Page 65: Trigger Determined By

    Chapter 9 Full Frame Readout 9.2.2 Trigger Determined By When using an external trigger to initiate a readout, Lansis can be configured to respond to: • The rising edge of the incoming trigger pulse; • The falling edge of the incoming trigger pulse. The Trigger Determined By parameter configures this behavior.

  • Page 66: Trigger Out

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 Trigger Out In addition to being able to synchronize Lansis with an experiment, additional equipment can be synchronized using the Trigger Out connector on the rear of Lansis. Two trigger out pulses are configured on the Trigger Out expander, shown in Figure 9-20.

  • Page 67: Chapter 10: Binning

    Chapter 10: Binning Binning is the process of summing data from adjacent pixels to form a single pixel, often called a Super Pixel. Binning can be accomplished in one of two ways: • Hardware; • Software. Rectangular groups of pixels of any size may be binned together subject to some hardware and software limitations.
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  • Page 69: 10.2 Software Binning

    Chapter 10 Binning 10.2 Software Binning One limitation of hardware binning is that the shift register pixels and the output node are typically only 2-3 times the size of imaging pixels. Consequently, if the total charge binned together exceeds the capacity of the shift register or output node, the data will be corrupted.
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  • Page 71: Chapter 11: Shutter Control

    Chapter 11: Shutter Control This chapter provides information about the configuration and control of an external shutter that is connected to a Lansis camera. Lansis cameras are not supplied with a driver for internal or external shutter, and an external shutter driver is required to operate the shutter.

  • Page 72: Opening Delay

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 • Open Before Trigger When selected, the shutter opens as soon as Lansis is ready to receive an External Sync pulse. This is required if the time between the External Sync pulse and the event is less than the time it takes the shutter to open which is a typically a few milliseconds.

  • Page 73: 11.2 Using An External Shutter

    Shutter Control 11.2 Using an External Shutter WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! When using a shutter not supplied by Teledyne Princeton Instruments, it is the responsibility of each user to assure all connections, other than ground, to the external shutter are insulated to prevent accidental contact by personnel.
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  • Page 75: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    All specifications are subject to change. This appendix provides some technical information and specifications for Lansis cameras and optional accessories. Additional information may be found on data sheets available on the Teledyne Princeton Instruments website (www.princetoninstruments.com). System Dimensions and Weight...

  • Page 76: Thermal Characteristics

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 Table A-3: Lansis CCD Specifications (Sheet 2 of 2) Specification A-261BR A-261BRX W-261BR W-261BRX Imaging Area 30.72 mm x 3.96 mm ~236 fps Spectra/s (full vertical binning) ADC Speed/16 bits 100 kHz, 2 MHz ...

  • Page 77: Power Specifications

    AC plug from the wall receptacle. CAUTION! Use of a power supply other than that provided with the Lansis camera will void the camera warranty. For specific power supply requirements, contact Teledyne Princeton Instruments. Refer to Contact Information on page 100 for complete information.

  • Page 78: Environmental Specifications

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 Environmental Specifications Refer to Table A-6 for environmental specifications. Table A-6: Lansis Environmental Specifications Specification Parameter Minimum Nominal Maximum Storage Temperature -20°C +55°C Operating Temperature +5°C +30°C Operating Ambient Relative Humidity <80% (non-condensing) Operating Ambient Temperature 0°C +25°C NOTE:...
  • Page 79 Appendix A Technical Specifications A faster computer with 5 GB or larger memory (RAM) will greatly enhance the software performance during live mode operations. Contact the factory to determine specific requirements. The minimum system requirements for LightField are: • Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) •...
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  • Page 81: Appendix B: Outline Drawings

    Appendix B: Outline Drawings This appendix provides outline drawings for the Lansis Camera System. Figure B-1: Outline Drawing: Lansis Camera Mount EAR99 Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.  ...
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  • Page 83: Appendix C: Drain Coolant From Lansis

    Appendix C: Drain Coolant from Lansis This appendix provides information necessary to safely drain coolant from within the Lansis camera body. Place Lansis camera body on a flat, secure surface with the two coolant fittings facing down and positioned over a container that will collect the coolant as it is draining.
  • Page 84 ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 2. Using two small screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, or similar tools, carefully depress the center piston on each coolant fitting simultaneously. See Figure C-2 Figure C-2: Depressing Coolant Fittings’ Center Pistons Carefully depress using two small screwdrivers, allen wrenches, or similar tool.

  • Page 85: Appendix D: Custom Modes

    In addition to Binning and ROI (previously discussed in the manual), the Custom Sensor feature can be used to reduce Readout Time. NOTE: Teledyne Princeton Instruments does not encourage users to change these parameter settings. For most applications, the default settings will give the best results. There are...

  • Page 86: Custom Timing

    With a high performance imaging spectrometer, such as Teledyne Princeton Instruments’ IsoPlane family, this can be done by masking at the input of the spectrometer.

  • Page 87: Appendix E: Troubleshooting

    Appendix E: Troubleshooting WARNING! Do not attach or remove any cables while the camera system is powered on. Table E-1: Troubleshooting Index by Error/Fault Description Error/Fault Refer to… Power Supply Switch in On Position, But Power LED Extinguished page 89 Overexposed CCD page 90 Camera Stops Working...

  • Page 88: Overexposed Ccd

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 If the green POWER LED still remains extinguished, the power supply must be returned to Teledyne Princeton Instruments for repair. Refer to Contact Information on page 100 for complete information. E.1.3 Overexposed CCD It takes an enormous power density to damage the CCD at room temperature or cooled.

  • Page 89: Cooling Faults/Errors

    Appendix E Troubleshooting Cooling Faults/Errors This section provides recommended troubleshooting guidelines for cooling-related issues. E.2.1 Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained CAUTION! The most probable cause of a failure to lock is the setpoint has been programmed for a temperature lower than Lansis can achieve.

  • Page 90: Camera Loses Temperature Lock

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 E.2.2 Camera Loses Temperature Lock The internal temperature of the camera is too high. This might occur when the operating environment is particularly warm or when attempting to operate at a temperature colder than the specified limit. If this happens, an internal thermal overload switch will disable the cooler circuits to protect them.

  • Page 91: Lightfield Faults/Errors

    Appendix E Troubleshooting LightField Faults/Errors This section provides information about troubleshooting problems that may occur with LightField. E.3.1 Devices Missing When LightField is started, it looks for devices that are powered on and connected via a communications interface to the host computer. If it cannot find a device that was used in the last experiment, the dialog shown in Figure E-1 is displayed while LightField...

  • Page 92: Device Is Occupied

    ® Lansis System Manual Issue 1 E.3.2 Device is Occupied Although multiple instances of LightField can be running at the same time, any device that is currently in use by one instance of LightField will be shown within the Available Devices area of all other instances as Occupied.
  • Page 93 Appendix E Troubleshooting When a filename is listed, it indicates that the data being displayed are static (i.e., data from the indicated file,) and not live data that are currently being acquired. To return to a live data view, click on the to the right of the filename to view the pull-down menu and select Live Data.
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  • Page 95: Warranty And Service

    (1) year after shipment. During this period, Teledyne Princeton Instruments will repair the product or, at its sole option, repair or replace any defective part without charge to you. You must deliver the entire product to the Teledyne Princeton Instruments factory or, at our option, to a factory-authorized service center.

  • Page 96: Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty

    (1) year from shipment. Teledyne Princeton Instruments does not warrant that the function of the software will meet your requirements or that operation will be uninterrupted or error free.

  • Page 97: Owner's Manual And Troubleshooting

    3. All warranty service must be made by the Teledyne Princeton Instruments factory or, at our option, an authorized service center. 4. Before products or parts can be returned for service you must contact the Teledyne Princeton Instruments factory and receive a return authorization number (RMA.) Products or parts returned for service without a return authorization evidenced by an RMA will be sent back freight collect.

  • Page 98: Contact Information

    In no event shall Teledyne Princeton Instruments’ liability exceed the cost of the repair or replacement of the defective product or part.
  • Page 99 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of Teledyne Princeton Instruments. Printed in the United States of America. Lansis, IntelliCal, IsoPlane, LightField, and PVCAM are registered trademarks of Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc..
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