Entering The Default Camera System Parameters; Figure 7. Camera Detection Wizard - Welcome Dialog - Princeton PIXIS-XB System User Manual

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Entering the Default Camera System Parameters

The following instructions assume that you have performed the computer interface
installation.
WinX
1. Make sure the PIXIS-XB is connected to the host computer and that it is turned
2. Run the WinX application. The Camera Detection wizard will automatically
3. On the Welcome dialog (Figure 7), leave the checkbox unselected and click on
4. Follow the instructions on the dialogs to perform the initial hardware setup: this
Note: For a step-by-step procedure on basic system operation, refer to the "First Light"
section starting on page 30.
LightField
1. Make sure the PIXIS-XB is connected to the host computer and that the camera
2. Start LightField.
3. While LightField is starting up, it will detect the available device(s) and load the
4. When you drag an icon into the Experiment Devices area, the appropriate
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run if this is the first time you have installed a Princeton Instruments WinX
application (WinView/32, WinSpec/32, or WinXTest/32) and a supported camera.
Otherwise, if you installing a new camera type, click on the Launch Camera
Detection Wizard... button on the Controller/CCD tab to start the wizard.
Next.

Figure 7. Camera Detection Wizard - Welcome dialog

wizard enters default parameters on the Hardware Setup dialog tabs and gives
you an opportunity to acquire a test image to confirm the system is working.
power supply is turned on.
appropriate icons into the Available Devices area in the Experiment workspace.
expanders will be loaded into the Experiment Settings stack on the lefthand side
of the window.
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