Princeton Instruments PI-MAX4 - Configuring the Software Parameters

Chapter 14 PI-MAX4: EM Family 235
14.2.8.1 Configuring the Software Parameters:
NOTE:
The following procedure is based on LightField. When using
different application software, modifications to this procedure
may be required. Basic familiarity with the LightField software
is assumed. If this is not the case, review the software manual
or have it available while performing this procedure.
Configure the software parameters as follows:
• Readout expander
— Mode
Available modes are read from the camera. Select Kinetics.
— Kinetics Window Height
Enter the desired number of exposed rows.
— Frames per Readout
This value is automatically calculated based on the specified window height.
• Common Acquisition Settings expander
— Frames to Save
Enter a multiple of the Frames per Readout value calculated by the system.
• Online Processes expander
— Exposures per Frame: 1
• Regions of Interest expander
Define the region of interest (ROI.)
— Clicking on Full Sensor selects the full window (without binning)
•Sensor expander
— Temperature Setpoint
The default temperature setting is read from the camera. When the array
temperature reaches the set temperature, that status will be reported as
Locked
in the
Sensor expander and in the Status bar.
• Trigger expander
— Trigger Response
Valid values are:
• Readout Per Trigger
• Shift Per Trigger
— Trigger Source
Valid values are:
• Internal
• External
REFERENCES:
Refer to the LightField online help system for information
about configuring external trigger sources.