96 PI-MAX
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3 System Manual Version 1.A
Alarm Sounds Sporadically
It is normal for the alarm to sound briefly when the high-voltage supply is first turned on.
However, if the alarm sounds sporadically, contact the factory at once. This may indicate
intensifier damage or another situation that requires immediate attention.
Alarm Sounds Repetitively
Immediately reduce the light entering the camera. This can be done by switching I.I.T.
switch on the back of the PI-MAX3 to "OFF" until you lower the source illumination, by
decreasing the lens aperture, or by completely blocking the light into the camera window
with a lens cap or equivalent until the light level has be lowered.
If the alarm sounds repetitively even when the illumination level is adequately low,
switch the I.I.T. to "OFF" and turn off the PI-MAX3 power supply. Then contact the
factory: this may indicate intensifier damage or another situation that requires immediate
attention.
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes by > 1000 ADU
There are two possible reasons for this change:
The temperature setting has been changed. In this case, a change in baseline signal is
normal.
There may be excessive humidity in the CCD enclosure of the camera. If the temperature
setting has not been changed and you observe a baseline signal change, turn off the
system immediately. An excess humidity condition should be corrected promptly or
permanent damage not covered by the Warranty could occur. Have the unit serviced by
Princeton Instruments or an authorized service facility of Princeton Instruments.
Camera Is Not Responding
If this message pops up when you click on OK after selecting the Interface Type during
Hardware Setup (under the WinX Setup menu), the system has not been able to
communicate with the camera. Check to see if the Controller has been turned ON and if
the interface card, its driver, and the interface cable have been installed.
If the Camera is ON, the problem may be with the interface card, its driver, interrupt
or address conflicts, or the cable connections.
If the interface card is not installed, close the application software and turn the
PI-MAX3 power supply OFF. Follow the interface card manufacturer’s installation
instructions and cable the interface card to the "GIG-E" port on the rear of the
camera. Then do a "Custom" installation of WinSpec/32 or WinView/32 with the
appropriate interface component selected. Be sure to deselect the interface
component that does not apply to your system.
If the interface card is installed in the computer and is cabled to the "GIG-E" port on
the rear of the camera, close the application program and turn the camera OFF.
Check the cable connections and secure the cables if connections are loose.
If the interface card was installed after the WinX application software has been
installed, close the application program and do a "Custom" installation of
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