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General| Brand | Pco |
|---|---|
| Model | pco.panda 4.2 |
| Category | Digital Camera |
| Language | English |
Defines the camera's purpose as a scientific measuring instrument and usage guidelines.
Explains typographic conventions (bold, italics) used throughout the manual.
Covers electrical shock, moisture, tripping, humidity, dust, vibration, and physical damage warnings for safe operation.
Details the camera, its optical connections (C-mount, F-mount), and mount options.
Describes the USB 3.1 Type-C connector, SMA connectors, and LED indicators on the rear panel.
Specifies mounting thread types (M4, UNC) and the USB 3.1 cable details.
Lists the USB interface card's specifications and the contents of the digital camera tools USB drive.
Guides on installing the PCO USB 3.0 driver and NVIDIA CUDA driver for software compatibility.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Camware application software.
Outlines necessary steps before starting the camera and software for initial operation.
Instructions on launching the Camware application and its graphical user interface.
Guides users through the process of capturing and viewing their first image with the camera.
Provides an overview of the Camware software's chapter structure and features.
Explains how to manage multiple connected cameras and their settings within Camware.
Describes the function of Master Sets for organizing and switching camera settings in multi-camera experiments.
Details the Camera Properties window and its Basic, Custom, and Expert view modes for settings.
Explains the camera's timing parameters and various trigger modes available in Camware.
Guides on adjusting exposure time and selecting the time-base (us or ms).
Describes how Camware automatically calculates and displays the maximum achievable frame rate.
Details the rolling shutter mechanism and its timing diagrams for image capture.
Explains timing when exposure time exceeds sensor frame readout time, with example diagrams.
Explains timing when exposure time is less than sensor frame readout time, with example diagrams.
Provides detailed timing for external trigger, including system delay, adjustable delay, and jitter.
Covers setting image size using Region of Interest (ROI) and pixel binning for noise reduction.
Explains Offset Control for dark current compensation and BW Noise Filter for noise reduction.
Details Recorder Mode (Sequence, Ring Buffer) and Acquire Mode settings for image saving.
Explains how the Acquire Mode functions with external signals in Auto Sequence and External Exposure Start trigger modes.
Displays camera status, including electronics, sensor, and power supply temperatures.
Configures hardware input/output signals like Exposure Trigger, Acquire Enable, and Status Busy/Expos.
Details the four selectable signal timing types for the Status Expos output.
Covers BW Settings (sliders, histogram) and Proc. Config (GPU Processing, Noise Reduction) for image adjustment.
Explains how to add and configure custom information overlays onto images.
Details functions for recording, playing back images, and adjusting playback settings like speed and mode.
Configures how the preview behaves when external signals are used for synchronization.
Describes how to perform simultaneous recording across multiple cameras using Camware.
Guides on opening, splitting, and arranging multiple view windows for image analysis.
Explains how to navigate through recorded images using thumbnails and scale bars.
Details context menu options for thumbnails, including rebuilding and searching events.
Covers keyboard shortcuts and mouse actions for quick image scrolling and navigation.
Provides a summary of important camera parameters and their current settings.
Guides on setting up automatic saving of images and sequences in various modes.
Details how to configure auto save options individually for each connected camera.
Introduces the various menu tabs (File, Camera, Acquisition, View, Window) and additional features.
Explains how to operate Camware in Demo Mode when no camera is connected.
Details functions within the File menu for opening, saving, and exporting image files and sequences.
Covers detailed settings for single file properties and general file properties during export.
Explains camera control, closing connections, and rescanning cameras via the Camera menu.
Details acquisition functions like Live Preview, Acquire Picture, and Rec. Memory Settings.
Explains options for managing view windows, including B/W, Color, and Multi Window displays.
Describes how to customize toolbars and dock them for better workflow.
Covers changing the Camware user interface style using different style sheets.
Explains how to use the Math. Tool to calculate differences between images.
Details the cursor display and how to reset the layout to default settings.
Explains window management functions like New Window, Close, and Split.
Guides on accessing help, creating support files, and contacting PCO support.
Covers advanced view window functions like Zoom, Stretched View, and Auto Range.
Describes image manipulation options like flipping, mirroring, and rotating.
Explains how to define a ROI for saving and analyze intensity profiles.
Details the use of crosshairs for measurement and copying images to the clipboard.
Describes advanced features like White Balance by Mouse and a list of useful keyboard shortcuts.
Provides comprehensive technical specifications for the pco.panda camera sensor and system.
Shows the camera's quantum efficiency performance across the spectral range.
Details the physical dimensions, mounting points, and optical interface specifications.
Describes the rear panel, including status LEDs, USB 3.1 connector, and SMA input/output ports.
Provides instructions for installing the required USB 3.0 host controller card into the computer.
Explains how to securely connect the USB cable to the camera using fixing screws.
Describes the PCO F-mount adapter, its aperture control, and compatible lenses.
Guides users on the procedure to remove a C-mount adapter and install an F-mount adapter.
Explains the b16 16-bit file format, its structure, header information, and parameters.
Lists and describes common image file formats like TIFF, BMP, JPG, AVI, MPG, and WMV.
States minimal service needs and provides cleaning guidelines for the camera and lens.
Warns about aggressive cleaning liquids and advises on using a protective cap.
Offers guidance on troubleshooting common issues and how to contact PCO support.
Provides historical context on the founding and evolution of PCO.
Discusses PCO's focus on developing proprietary image sensors for future camera generations.
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