Princeton Instruments PI-MAX2 System - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Attention! ........................................................................................................... xv
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 17
PI-MAX System Components .......................................................................................... 17
Camera Head .............................................................................................................. 17
ST-133 Controller ...................................................................................................... 18
Cables ......................................................................................................................... 18
Summary of PI-MAX Data Acquisition ........................................................................... 19
Safety Information ............................................................................................................ 20
Safety Related Symbols Used in This Manual ........................................................... 20
Grounding and Safety ................................................................................................. 21
Intensifier Modes and Safety ...................................................................................... 21
Audible Alarm ............................................................................................................ 21
High Intensity Light Damage ..................................................................................... 22
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 22
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................................................................ 22
Cleaning the Controller and Camera .......................................................................... 22
Cleaning Optical Surfaces .......................................................................................... 23
Flushing and Refilling the Intensifier Chamber ......................................................... 23
Repairs .............................................................................................................................. 23
Manual Organization ........................................................................................................ 24
Chapter 2 Installation Overview ....................................................................... 27
Chapter 3 System Setup ................................................................................... 33
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 33
Dangers and Warnings ...................................................................................................... 33
Unpacking the System ...................................................................................................... 33
Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory................................................................... 33
System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 34
Environmental ............................................................................................................ 34
Ventilation .................................................................................................................. 34
Power .......................................................................................................................... 35
Host Computer ........................................................................................................... 35
Verifying Controller Voltage Setting ................................................................................ 36
Mounting the PI-MAX ...................................................................................................... 37
Imaging Applications ................................................................................................. 37
Spectroscopy Applications ......................................................................................... 37
Microscopy Applications ........................................................................................... 37
Installing the Application Software .................................................................................. 38
Setting up the Communication Interface .......................................................................... 38
Setting up a PCI Interface .......................................................................................... 38
Setting up a USB 2.0 Interface ................................................................................... 40
Connecting the Interface (Controller-Computer) Cable ................................................... 42