Andor Technology Apogee Aspen Quick Start Manual

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Apogee Aspen Quick Start Guide
1
Preparing your Facility
Handle the camera and accessories with care.
The Apogee Aspen weighs approx
1.4 kg [3 lb 1 oz].
Observe anti-static precautions when
installing the controller card and camera.
Ensure 100 mm clearance around camera
and power supply vents (Do not block
vents when operating on benchtop).
Operation of the camera close to intense
pulsed sources (e.g. plasma and X-ray
sources) may compromise
performance.
Keep dry, <70% humidity (non-condensing)
Use correct power supply and cables.
Operate between 0°C and 40°C. Refer to User
guide for further information regarding ambient
temperature, cooling performance and dew point.
Store between -25°C and 50°C.
Refer to the user manual for further information.
2
Unpacking your Camera and Accessories
Camera

Standard Items

Apogee Aspen
12 V Power Supply
Apogee Starter
CCD Camera
Kit CD
& Country Specific
Ethernet Cable
3
Installing the Camera Acquisition Software
You must have administrator access on your PC to perform this installation.
• We recommend you install your camera acquisition software e.g. Windows SDK for Apogee, Micro-Manager or
MaxIm DL before setting up your Apogee camera.
• Please see the Windows SDK for Apogee, Micro-Manager or MaxIm DL installation guides for specific instructions
related to installation of this software.
• Apogee cameras are supported by MaxIm DL version 3.21 and beyond. Note MaxIm DL requires the 32-bit version
of SDK.
• Apogee Camera Control Demo software is for demo and test purposes only. Available for download from andor.com.
If you are using different camera control software, please refer to the software installation information supplied with the
software.
For more information visit: andor.com/software/software_support/

Optional Items

Optional items are supplied as specified
at the time of ordering:
Items include:
•
Camera Control Software
•
Lens Adapters
•
Telescope Adapter
•
USB Extender
•
Filter Wheel
•
Temperature compensated focuser
Power Cord
USB 2.0 Cable
Lens Adapter
Filter Wheel
Please turn over