PHOTONIS Nocturn - 8 Maintenance

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• PGA gain = 0 (under CIS Main tab of the GUI)
• Integration time = 1 (main camera tab of the GUI). This for most daytime type conditions.
For the automatic mode
• AGC = ON as your camera is setup.
• ROI = approach or general guideline? (depending on optics and applications)
• Pixel Saturation level = same (depending on optics and applications)
For the night mode
• AGC = OFF
• PGA Gain = 7
• Integration time = 1066, 2132, 4264 (as low as 15fps. For the latter, the target frame rate =
1066* camera_frame_rate (50/60)/integration time. Example; for 15fps and camera is set for 60Hz
operation, one should set the integration time to 4264 lines (under the main camera tab in the GUI).
SECTION 4: INFORMATION SECTION
This section of this GUI provides some basic information about the GUI. The “Communication Error” will
turn red whenever a command has not been accepted by the camera and the information button will
display the GUI splash screen with the GUI revision number.
8. MAINTENANCE
This section covers basic maintenance that should be performed periodically by the end user. Please
note that all servicing of the NOCTURN XL camera should be referred to PHOTONIS USA.
Recommended periodic inspection and cleaning – It is recommend the camera be inspected and
cleaned every time a lens change is performed.
WARNING
Opening the camera body, damage to the anti-tamper
sticker or otherwise altering the device in ways not
specifically recommended in this section may void the
warranty. Any actions not specifically recommended
should be discussed with PHOTONIS Technical Support.
1. Visually inspect the external surfaces of the camera and connectors for damage, bent pins and
ensure they are clean and free of debris.
CAUTION
The NOCTURN XL camera must be handled carefully at all
times to prevent damage.