Q Imaging Rolera Thunder User Manual - Table Of Contents
Rolera Thunder User Manual iii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
............................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
Technology Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
System Components ................................................................................................................... 2
About This Manual ...................................................................................................................... 3
Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 3
Environmental Requirements ...................................................................................................... 4
Storage Requirements ................................................................................................................. 4
Microscopes, Lenses, and Tripods .............................................................................................. 4
Repairs ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 System Installation
................................................................................................. 5
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 5
Software Compatibility Requirements ......................................................................................... 5
Host Computer Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6
Multiple Cameras ......................................................................................................................... 6
Software Installation .................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the FireWire Interface Card ........................................................................................ 7
Connecting Your Rolera Thunder Camera ................................................................................... 7
To connect your Rolera Thunder camera ............................................................................. 7
Adjusting the C Mount Adapter ................................................................................................... 8
Travel Distance ..................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 Operating Features
.................................................................................................. 9
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 9
On-Chip Multiplication Gain ................................................................................................. 9
Offset (bias) .......................................................................................................................... 9
Exposure- Readout Modes.................................................................................................... 9
Non-Overlap Mode ............................................................................................................. 10
Example: Non-Overlap Mode ............................................................................................ 11
Overlap Mode (Simultaneous Exposure-Readout) ............................................................ 12
Triggered Operation ........................................................................................................... 14
Trigger-first Mode ............................................................................................................... 14
Strobe Mode ....................................................................................................................... 15
Bulb Mode .......................................................................................................................... 15
Conversion Gain .................................................................................................................. 16
Readout Speed (Typical) ..................................................................................................... 16
Binning ................................................................................................................................ 16
Rolera Thunder Features ........................................................................................................... 17
Dual-Readout Port Operation ............................................................................................. 18
Conversion Gain ................................................................................................................. 19
Readout Speed (typical) ...................................................................................................... 19
Binning ................................................................................................................................ 20
Rolera Thunder Application Examples ................................................................................ 20
Application Settings Summary ............................................................................................ 21
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
.................................................................................................... 22
System Does Not Boot Normally ........................................................................................ 22