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- Page 1 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual September 2013...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................ 4 PERSONAL COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS .................. 6 PERSONAL COMPUTER RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS ................. 6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .................... 7 CONNECTING THE CHROMA C4‐DSP CCD CAMERA .................. 8 DETAILS OF THE CHROMA LOWER PANEL CONNECTORS ................ 15 44 PIN PARALLEL PORT CONNECTOR ...................... 1 6 26 PIN USER PORT CONNECTOR ........................ 1 7 MOUNTING OR REPLACING FILTERS ...................... 18 OPTICAL WINDOW CLEANING ......................... 20 SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 21 TYPICAL SPECTRAL RESPONSE ......................... 22 Quantum efficiency of C035 model ...................... 2 2 Quantum efficiency of C130 model ...................... 2 4 Quantum efficiency of C150 model ...................... 2 5 ... -
Page 4: Introduction
CHROMA C4-DSP is the result of 15 years of experience in scientific imaging. This model is the fourth-generation model of the CHROMA CCD cameras in production for more than 10 years and it brings together all advantages deriving from direct experience in the field. - Page 5 IN/OUT Trigger 4 x 12 bit A/D channels CHROMA C4 is connected to the personal computer by USB 2.0 and can easily be used at a distance up to 30 meters. It mounts KAF CCD sensors, displaying a wide range of resolutions and pixels dimensions.
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Page 6: Personal Computer Minimum Requirements
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual PERSONAL COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CPU Dual-Core 3 GHz 1 Gb RAM Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Hard Disk with at least 200 Mb of available disk space PERSONAL COMPUTER RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS CPU Quad-Core 3 GHz or higher ... -
Page 7: Software Installation Procedure
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE When you use the camera for the first time, you need to install the ViSTA software. Insert the ViSTA 3 CD-ROM, provided with the camera, into the CD-ROM reader, wait a few seconds for the PC to load the "QUICK INSTALL"... -
Page 8: Connecting The Chroma C4-Dsp Ccd Camera
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual CONNECTING THE CHROMA C4-DSP CCD CAMERA To install your hardware platform on the PC, follow the steps below: Connect the power supply cable (supplied with a standard length of 2,5 m) to the CHROMA C4-DSP CCD camera. - Page 9 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual Attention: Do not touch the motor when it is working, because it can reach high temperatures. At a room temperature of 20 °C, the standard operating temperature of the motor is 55 °C. Do not touch...
- Page 10 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS When you use the camera for the first time, you will be asked to specify where the available drivers are located. In the following, you will find the sequence of operations to be carried out.
- Page 11 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual Select the option "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” (recommended choice). Then click on "Next" continue installation. Check the functions selected as shown as in the screen on the left, including folder containing the...
- Page 12 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual Select the folder that contains the drivers for USB hardware according to the Operative System: · Windows 98/Me2000/XP: select Windows · Windows XP Professional x64: select XPx64 (as in the image below) Then, click on OK and it will start searching the drivers.
- Page 13 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual this point, window like the one right appears, click on “Continue Anyway” to go on with the installation and wait while wizard installs the software (just few seconds). 2013 digital technology art s.r.l.
- Page 14 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual When the installation has been completed, a screen like the one shown on the right will appear. Click on: “Finish” to close the wizard. Now, the same procedure will be carried out for the installation of the drivers of USB Serial Converter B.
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Page 15: Details Of The Chroma Lower Panel Connectors
DETAIL OF THE CHROMA LOWER PANEL CONNECTORS On the bottom side of the CHROMA you will find the connectors required to connect the camera to the PC, to the power supply and to mount it on a photographic tripod (in the middle upside). -
Page 16: Pin Parallel Port Connector
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual 44 PIN PARALLEL PORT CONNECTOR AGND AGND NOT USED + 5V OUT USB + AGND AGND NOT USED + 65V + 3.3V OUT USB - AGND AGND NOT USED * Typical value, that may vary according to the camera model. -
Page 17: Pin User Port Connector
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual 26 PIN USER PORT CONNECTOR 3.3V OUT IN AD0 IN AD1 IN AD2 IN AD3 SHUTTER IN TRIGGER INPUT TRIGGER OUTPUT SHUTTER OUTPUT PA[0:7]: Bidirectional parallel port reserved for user. PB[0:7]: bidirectional parallel port reserved for user. -
Page 18: Mounting Or Replacing Filters
MOUNTING OR REPLACING FILTERS CHROMA optionally manages a set of 6 or 8 filters with 25mm diameter and max. 5mm thickness. In addition to the filters on the wheel, a ninth filter can be directly mounted on the external adapter. - Page 19 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual Use a small screwdriver to remove a filter, being careful not to damage the filter. In order to mount a new filter in the wheel, you first need to remove the three clamping screws. You can then place the filter in its proper place and tighten the screws again with the o-ring.
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Page 20: Optical Window Cleaning
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual OPTICAL WINDOW CLEANING Both the optical window and the CCD cleaning are carried out in the clean room through a 30- magnifying power microscope. This procedure removes any dust which may cause spots to appear on the images you have taken. -
Page 21: Specifications
* With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Beryllium with X-ray scintillator screen ** According to the model. The standard system for CHROMA C4-DSP series includes: assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input; ... -
Page 22: Typical Spectral Response
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual TYPICAL SPECTRAL RESPONSE The figure below shows the typical spectral response versus the wavelength (expressed in nm) for the different CHROMA C4-DSP models. Quantum efficiency of C035 model standard version, version with micro-lens 2013 digital technology art s.r.l. - Page 23 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual Quantum efficiency of C100 model 2013 digital technology art s.r.l.
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Page 24: Quantum Efficiency Of C130 Model
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual Quantum efficiency of C130 model standard version, version with micro-lens 2013 digital technology art s.r.l. -
Page 25: Quantum Efficiency Of C150 Model
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual Quantum efficiency of C150 model standard version, version with micro-lens 2013 digital technology art s.r.l. -
Page 26: Quantum Efficiency Of C250 Model
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Page 27: Quantum Efficiency Of C500 Model
CHROMA C4-DSP user manual Quantum efficiency of C500 model 2013 digital technology art s.r.l. - Page 28 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual INDEX 26 PIN USER PORT CONNECTOR ....................17 44 PIN PARALLEL PORT CONNECTOR ....................16 CONNECTING THE CHROMA C4-DSP CCD CAMERA ..............8 DETAIL OF THE CHROMA’S LOWER PANEL CONNECTORS ............15 INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS ......................10 INTRODUCTION ..........................4 MOUNTING OR REPLACING FILTERS ....................18 OPTICAL WINDOW CLEANING ......................20...
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- Page 30 CHROMA C4-DSP user manual CONTACT For further information, please contact us at: Email: info@digitaltechnologyart.com Web: www.digitaltechnologyart.com Tel.: +39 050 711126 Fax: +39 050 715347 2013 digital technology art s.r.l.
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