Andor Technology New iStar User Manual

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4.5 - RUN-TIME CONTROL
The run time control provides the user with the ability to control the following parameters in real-time using slider controls:
• CCDexposuretime
• Gatingmode
• Gatewidthanddelay
• MCPgain
• OutputA,BandCdelayandwidth
The controls are activated by clicking the button
on the main
window. When selected, the run time control appears, e.g.:
4.6 - ANDOR BASIC
Solis contains an embedded programming language called Andor Basic that can be used to setup custom acquisition
sequences. For example to run a sequence of 100 single scans with a 1 second delay between each scan, the following
program can be used:
create(#1, detectorx(), detectory(), 100) //creates a dataset #1 large enough to store all images
setkineticnumber(1) //takes one image each time the loop iterates
for i = 1 to 100
run() //acquires an image
#1{i} = #0{1} //copies the acquired data from the #0 acquisition window to a location in #1
delay(1000) //waits for 1000 milliseconds before progressing
next
Note: Documentation on the Andor Basic programming language is accessed via the Help menu in the main
application window
Solis Software Operation

Andor Technology New iStar Specifications

General

Brand	Andor Technology
Model	New iStar
Category	Security Camera
Language	English

Summary

SECTION 1: ABOUT THE NEW iSTAR

1.3 HELP & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

1.6 ELECTRICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lists the electrical and environmental operating parameters for the camera.

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW iSTAR

2.3 CCD PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS - IMAGING SENSORS

2.4 CCD PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS - SPECTROSCOPY SENSORS

2.5 GEN 2 INTENSIFIER SPECIFICATIONS

2.6 GEN 3 INTENSIFIER SPECIFICATIONS

2.7 DDG™ SPECIFICATIONS

2.8 COOLING

Explains the cooling methods and performance characteristics of the detector.

2.9 CONNECTORS

2.10 POWER SUPPLY UNIT (PSU)

2.14 SOFTWARE

SECTION 3: INSTALLING THE NEW iSTAR

3.1 MECHANICAL CONNECTION

Instructions for physically connecting the camera to optical systems like spectrographs or lenses.

3.2 COOLANT HOSE INSERTS

3.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Guidelines for making the necessary electrical connections to the camera.

3.4 INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND USB DRIVERS

Step-by-step guide for installing the camera software and USB drivers on a PC.

SECTION 4: SOLIS SOFTWARE OPERATION

4.2 MAIN WINDOW

4.4 MENU SELECTION

4.5 RUN-TIME CONTROL

Details how to control acquisition parameters in real-time using slider controls.

SECTION 5: PRE-ACQUISITION SETUP

5.1 SETTING TEMPERATURE

Explains how to cool the detector for optimal performance and reduced noise.

5.2 FAN CONTROL

5.3 CCD SETUP ACQUISITION

Guides the user through configuring CCD acquisition modes and parameters.

5.4 IMAGE INTENSIFIER SETTINGS

Details the settings for controlling the image intensifier's gating and amplification.

5.5 TRIGGERING MODES

Explains the different modes for initiating data acquisition sequences.

SECTION 6: OPERATION: GATING, TRIGGERING & SYNCHRONIZATION

6.1 TRIGGERING: INTERNAL

Describes operation using the internal trigger for timing and synchronization.

6.2 TRIGGERING: EXTERNAL

Explains operation using external triggers for synchronization with other devices.