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Chapter 6 Exposure and Readout.....................................................................63
Exposure ........................................................................................................................... 63
Array Readout................................................................................................................... 67
Digitization ....................................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 7 MicroMAX DIF Camera (Double Image Feature) ............................77
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 77
Timing Modes................................................................................................................... 78
Tips and Tricks ................................................................................................................. 84
Chapter 8 TTL Control........................................................................................87
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 87
TTL In............................................................................................................................... 87
Buffered vs. Latched Inputs.............................................................................................. 88
TTL Out ............................................................................................................................ 88
TTL Diagnostics Screen ................................................................................................... 89
Hardware Interface ........................................................................................................... 89
Chapter 9 System Component Descriptions ...................................................91
MicroMAX Camera.......................................................................................................... 91
ST-133 Controller ............................................................................................................. 94
Cables ............................................................................................................................... 99
Interface Card ................................................................................................................... 99
Application Software........................................................................................................ 99
User Manuals .................................................................................................................. 100
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting............................................................................101
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 101
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes ................................................................................ 102
Changing the ST-133's Line Voltage and Fuses............................................................. 102
Controller Is Not Responding......................................................................................... 103
Cooling Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 103
Data Loss or Serial Violation ......................................................................................... 104
Data Overrun message .................................................................................................... 104
Demo is only Choice on Hardware Wizard:Interface dialog.......................................... 105
Demo, High Speed PCI, and PCI(Timer) are Choices on Hardware
Wizard:Interface dialog............................................................................................ 106
Detector Stops Working ................................................................................................. 108
Detector Temperature, Acquire, and Focus are Grayed Out .......................................... 108
Error Creating Controller message ................................................................................. 109
Error occurs at Computer Powerup ................................................................................ 110
No CCD Named in the Hardware Wizard:CCD dialog.................................................. 112
Removing/Installing a Plug-In Module........................................................................... 113
Shutter Malfunctions ...................................................................................................... 114
Appendix A Specifications ..............................................................................115
CCD Arrays .................................................................................................................... 115
Temperature Control....................................................................................................... 116
Cooling ........................................................................................................................... 116
Mounting......................................................................................................................... 116
Shutters ........................................................................................................................... 117
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