The Ixon Ccd System - Andor Technology iXon Ultra 897 User Manual

THE IXON CCD SYSTEM

The Andor iXon CCD system is composed of hardware (notably the detector head
and the card), the software, and documentation (including on-line help, the User's
Guide to Andor iXon CCDs, and the Programmer's Guide to Andor Basic). This
section of the User's Guide identifies the main components of the system and guides
you through the installation procedure.
Andor's iXon CCD (Charge Coupled Device) exploits the processing power of
today's desktop computers. The system's hardware components and its
comprehensive software provide speed and versatility for a range of imaging
applications and set-ups.
The main components of the Andor iXon CCD are:
• Detector Head
• Plug-In Card: PCI format
• Cable: Detector Head to Controller Card
• iXon Software: CD format
• iXon CCD User's Guide (this manual)
•
Programmer's Guide
Andor Basic
• Power Supply Block (PSB) and cable
• C-Mount Lens (Optional)
• C-Mount Lens Adaptor (Optional)
• F-Mount Lens (Optional)
• F-Mount Lens Adaptor (Optional)
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