System Description LB 983 NightSHADE II Operating Manual
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5.3.4 Camera and Lens
NightSHADE LB 983 can operate with different camera systems. The following cameras are
supplied:
NightSHADE Cam Ikon, hermetically vacuum encapsulated and cooled down by a Pel-
tier element to -70°C (the operating temperature is reached after about 10 minutes).
To ensure the proper operation of the camera cooling the ambient temperature should
not exceed 28°C .
NightSHADE Cam Luca, cooled emCCD camera with theroelectrical cooling down to -
20°C.
The camera is connected with the electronics via two cables (voltage supply and USB commu-
nication) on its top side.
Factory setting for the focus is set to the base plate. If other samples are used the focus must
be adjusted manually.
Maximum sample size for standard resolution images:
Ikon: 210 x 210 at baseplate level up to 70 x 70mm (sample must be raised up).
Luca: 120 x 120 at baseplate level up to 30 x 30mm (Sample must be rasied up).
Discharge electrostatics before taking out the camera.
Clean the camera and lens only with special cleaning products from your photo
shop (see page 110).
5.3.5 Filter Wheel
The filter wheel is installed below the camera. The filters are located on specific filter holders.
These holders can be slided into the filter wheel.
Please observe the correct installation direction (arrow on the filter wheel) when loading the fil-
ter. Please refer to the filter manufacturer's description. The filters should be secured from
above against falling out by the snap rings which are included with the device.
In the filter manager you can specify filter properties. Make sure the filter numbers printed on
the filter holder matches the filter position indicated on the filter wheel.
Filter position 5 should remain empty for the acquisition of photographic images.
Do not reach into the filter wheel while the wheel is moving → Risk of injury.
Filters can be exchanged by manually moving the wheel while the instrument is turned
off.
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