Optional Components - Princeton PIXIS-XB System User Manual

Chapter 2

Optional Components

Application Software
WinX: The PIXIS-XB camera can be operated by using either WinView/32 or
WinSpec/32, Princeton Instrument's 32-bit Windows
specifically for high-end imaging and spectroscopy, respectively. The Princeton
Instruments' software provides comprehensive image/spectral capture and display
functions. The package also facilitates snap-ins to permit advanced operation. Using
the optional built-in macro record function, you can also create and edit your own
macros to automate a variety of operations. WinView and WinSpec take full
advantage of the versatility of the PIXIS-XB camera and even enhance it by making
integration of the detection system into larger experiments or instruments an easy,
straightforward endeavor.
PVCAM
Instruments.
from the camera when a custom application is being written. For example, in the case
of Windows, PVCAM is a dynamic link library (DLL). Also, it should be understood
that PVCAM is solely for camera control and image acquisition, not for image
processing. PVCAM places acquired images into a buffer, where they can then be
manipulated using either custom written code or by extensions to other commercially
available image processing packages.
Scientific Imaging ToolKit™: SITK™ is a collection of LabVIEW
scientific cameras and spectrographs. This third party software can be purchased
from Princeton Instruments.
LightField
Instrument's 64-bit Windows Vista
LightField combines complete control over Princeton Instruments' cameras and
spectrographs with easy-to-use tools for experimental setup, data acquisition and
post-processing. LightField makes data integrity priority #1 via automatic saving to
disk, time stamping and retention of both raw and corrected data with full
experimental details saved in each file. LightField works seamlessly in multi-user
facilities, remembering each user's hardware and software configurations and
tailoring options and features accordingly.
PICam™: The standard 64-bit software interface for cooled CCD cameras from
Princeton Instruments. PICam is an ANSI C library of camera control and data
acquisition functions. Currently, the interface supports Windows Vista and
Windows 7.
Note: PIXIS-XB may also be operated by several other third-party software
packages. Please check with the providers of the packages for compatibility and
support information.
System Component Descriptions
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: The standard software interface for cooled CCD cameras from Princeton
It is a library of functions that can be used to control and acquire data
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: The PIXIS-XB can be operated using LightField, Princeton
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software packages designed
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and Windows 7 compatible software package.
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