Oxford Instruments Andor iXon Ultra Quick Start Manual

iXon Ultra & Life 897 Quick Start Guide
1

Prepare your Facility

Handle the camera and accessories with
care.
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 -25°C and 50°C.
Operate between 0°C and 30°C.
Refer to the cooling guidelines in Section
6 and the camera user manual for further
information.
Refer to the user manual for further information
2

Unpack the Camera

Camera Essentials
Coolant Pipes Mounting
water cooled Posts
models only
iXon Ultra or Life 897
EMCCD Camera
(model as ordered)
Documentation Software
scan or visit: (copy supplied)
andor.oxinst.com/
welcome
3

Install Software (Solis or SDK)

You must have administrator access on your PC to perform this installation.
These instructions cover installation of both Andor Solis and Andor SDK if ordered. A copy of the software is provided
within the camera box. Additionally, the latest software files are available to download on request, please sign in or
create an account at andor.oxinst.com/downloads
Windows: Switch on the PC, run the setup exe from the supplied copy or the downloaded file: e.g. AndorSDK2Setup-
<version>.exe
1. Confirm the version of software (minimum is v2.1x).
2. Follow the on screen prompts.
3. Select the installation directory when prompted.
4. If prompted for camera type select iXon.
5. On the final window click on "Install". Continue to follow the on screen prompts.
6. To complete the installation, when prompted select "Yes, restart the computer now" and click on the finish button.
Linux:
For detailed instructions on how to install the SDK drivers on Linux please refer the Andor SDK2 Manual, available at
andor.oxinst.com/downloads.
Cables
C-mount cap USB 2.0 Cable Power Supply
(including O-ring)
Multi I/O
Timing Cable
Country
Specific Power
Cord