Host Computer - Princeton Instruments ProEM+ EMCCD User Manual

Chapter 4

Host Computer

Note: Computers and operating systems all undergo frequent revision. The following
information is only intended to give an approximate indication of the computer
requirements. Please contact the factory to determine your specific needs.
WinX Requirements
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Note: The above requirements are the minimum for operating a ProEM+ camera. A
faster computer with 2GB or larger memory (RAM) will greatly enhance the software
performance during live mode operations.
LightField Requirements
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Note: The above requirements are the minimum for operating a ProEM+ camera. A
faster computer with 5GB or larger memory (RAM) will greatly enhance the software
performance during live mode operations.
System Setup
installed on the line cord, taking care to maintain the proper polarity to protect
the equipment and assure user safety.
Maximum Power Output: 112 W
Input: 90-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 140W
Output: 24 VDC Maximum; power supply also supplies required TEC power.
Windows ® XP (32-bit with SP3 or later) or Vista (32-bit)
2 GHz Pentium ® 4 (or greater)
1 GB RAM (or greater)
CD-ROM drive
At least one unused PCI card slot (PCI 2.3 compliant 32-bit 33/66 MHz bus)
Super VGA monitor and graphics card supporting at least 65535 colors with at
least 128 Mbyte of memory. Memory requirement is dependent on desired
display resolution.
Hard disk with a minimum of 1 Gbyte available. A complete installation of the
program files takes about 50 Mbytes and the remainder is required for data storage,
depending on the number and size of images/spectra collected. Disk level compression
programs are not recommended. Drive speed of 10,000 RPM recommended.
Mouse or other pointing device.
Windows Vista ® (64-bit) or Windows
2 GHz dual core processor
4 GB RAM (or greater)
CD-ROM drive
Super VGA monitor and graphics card supporting at least 65535 colors with at
least 128 Mbyte of memory. Memory requirement is dependent on desired
display resolution.
Hard disk with a minimum of 1 Gbyte available for installation. Additional space
is required for data storage: the amount of space required depends on the number
and size of images/spectra collected. Disk level compression programs are not
recommended. Drive speed of 10,000 RPM recommended.
Mouse or other pointing device.
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