Q Imaging Rolera Thunder User Manual - page 5
Rolera Thunder User Manual
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New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear (Windows 2000/XP) ......................... 22
Images Not Displayed ........................................................................................................ 23
Camera Running Too Warm ................................................................................................ 23
PVCAM Error Message Appears .......................................................................................... 23
Lengthy Pauses During Imaging .......................................................................................... 23
Rolera Thunder Will Not Image When Attached to Certain Dual-processor or
Hyperthreading-capable PCs .............................................................................................. 23
Chapter 5 Basic Specifications
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CCD Specifications and Orientation ........................................................................................... 24
Connectors ................................................................................................................................. 25
Power Connector Pinout ..................................................................................................... 25
I/O Connector Pinout .......................................................................................................... 26
Power Supply Specifications and Dimensions ........................................................................... 27
Index
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Figures
Figure 1. Comparison of Traditional CCD and Rolera Thunder CCD Array Structures ................2
Figure 2. Rolera Thunder Camera and DATA Cable ....................................................................2
Figure 3. FireWire interface Card ................................................................................................3
Figure 4. DATA Cable ...................................................................................................................7
Figure 5. Rolera Thunder Rear Panel ..........................................................................................8
Figure 6. Adjustable C-Mount Adapter .......................................................................................8
Figure 7. Non-overlap Mode Operational Sequence ................................................................10
Figure 8. Required Settings for Non-Overlap Mode Operation ................................................11
Figure 9. Timing Diagram for Non-Overlap Mode .....................................................................11
Figure 10. Required Settings for Overlap Mode Operation ......................................................12
Figure 11. Timing Diagram for Overlap Mode when Exposure Time < Readout Time .............13
Figure 12. Timing Diagram for Overlap Mode when Exposure Time > Readout Time .............13
Figure 13. Trigger-First Mode Timing Diagram: Overlap Mode ................................................14
Figure 14. Trigger-First Mode Timing Diagram: Non-Overlap Mode ........................................14
Figure 15. Strobe Mode Timing Diagram ..................................................................................15
Figure 16. Bulb Mode Timing Diagram ......................................................................................15
Figure 17. DAC Setting vs. Charge Multiplication Gain for Rolera Thunder ..............................17
Figure 18. Rolera Thunder CCD Array Structure ......................................................................18
Figure 19. Software Selection of Readout Port .........................................................................18
Figure 23. Rolera Thunder CCD Orientation .............................................................................24
Figure 24. Rolera Thunder Rear Panel ......................................................................................25
Figure 25. Power Connector Pinout ..........................................................................................25
Figure 26. Input/Output Connector ..........................................................................................26
Figure 27. Power Supply Front/Side & Top Views ....................................................................27
Tables
Table 1. Rolera Thunder Readout Speeds and Typical Conversion Gains .................................19
Table 2. Application Type and Rolera Thunder Setup Parameters ...........................................21
Table 3. CCD Specifications .......................................................................................................24
Table 4. Input/Output Definitions .............................................................................................26