Andor Technology iXon Ultra 897 User manual

Version 1A
AUSER’S GUIDE TO ANDOR
ELECTRON MULTIPLYING CCD

Version 1A
AUSER’S GUIDE TO
ANDOR
ELECTRON MULTIPLYING CCD
©Andor Technology Ltd 2003

CONTENTS

CONTENTS
ABOUT THE ANDOR iXon CCD Section 1
Introduction to the Andor iXon CCD 1. 1
Technical Support 1. 2
INSTALLATION Section 2
Safety Precautions 2. 1
The iXon CCD System 2. 2
Installing the System 2. 3
Using the iXon CCD 2.4
File Information 2.5
Hot Keys 2.6
INSIDE THE iXon CCD Section 3
Electron Multiplying CCDs 3. 1
EMCCD Gain 3.2
WORKING WITH THE SOFTWARE Section 4
Working with Data 4.1
Getting Help 4.2
Handling Files 4.3
Data Acquisition 4.4
Setting the Acquisition 4.5
Choosing the Data Type 4.6
Displaying Data 4.7
Region of Interest 4.8
Using the Command Line 4.9
Entering Hardware Details 4.10
Shutter Control 4.11
Setting the Temperature 4.12
Organizing Your Windows 4.13
Using The Remote Control 4.14

CONTENTS
WORKING WITH PROGRAMS Section 5
Introduction 5. 1
Editing Programs 5. 2
Running Programs 5. 3
THIRD PARTY SOFWARE Section 6
Soft Imaging System 6. 1
Other S/W supported 6. 2
TUTORIALS Section 7
Tutorial 1 7. 1
Tutorial 2 7. 2
Tutorial 3 7. 3
APPENDICES Section 8
The Controller Card 8.1
Windows Glossary 8.2
Imaging Glossary 8.3
Terms and Conditions
8.4
INDEX Section 9

ABOUT THE ANDOR iXON CCD
Section 1
Introduction 1.1
Technical Support 1.2

INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Andor iXon camera.
You are now in possession of revolutionary new EMCCD detector, designed for
the most challenging low-light imaging applications.
Its unique features and design are discussed in more detail within this
User Guide.
This guide is designed as a road map for the iXon camera, and contains information
and advice to ensure you get the optimum performance from your new system.
As well as general advice on installation, handling electronics, and some background
to the unique EMCCD technology, the manual provides instructions on operating the
iXon software.
You can also make use of the Online Help for advice and instructions on getting the
best out of your iXon camera.
Towards the back of the manual there are a number of carefully prepared Tutorials
that will allow you to quickly demonstrate the unique capabilities of this
revolutionary detector.
Please feel free to contact Andor Technology directly, or your local representative or
supplier, if you have any questions regarding your iXon system.
Andor Technology Ltd

INTRODUCTION
Page 8 Section 1 . 1
In the software, all the controls you need for an operation are grouped and sequenced
appropriately in on-screen windows. As far as possible, the descriptions in this
User’s Guide are laid out in sections that mirror the Windows Interface.
The following type-styles are used in the right-hand margin of the User’s Guide to
pick out key features of the menus:-
Using The
Manual
•Menu
•Menu Option
These styles are reflected in the format of the main texts. In addition, windows and
dialog boxes are identified as:
•Active Window / Dialog Box
•Dialog Box - functional area
•Dialog Box - option, parameter, etc
•CCD Sensor - other significant features

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Section 1 . 2
If you have any questions regarding the use of this equipment, please contact the
representative from whom your system was purchased, or:
ANDOR TECHNOLOGY E-mail [email protected]
9Millennium Way, Springvale Business Park
Belfast BT12 7AL, Northern Ireland
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
UK
ANDOR TECHNOLOGY E-mail [email protected]
435 Buckland Road, Rosewood Building,
South Windsor, CT 06074, USA
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
USA
ANDOR TECHNOLOGY JAPAN E-mail [email protected]
503 Ichibancho Central Building
22-1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-0082, Japan
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Japan

INSTALLATION
Section 2...
Safety Precautions 2. 1
The iXon CCD System 2. 2
Installing the System 2. 3
Using the iXon CCD 2.4
File Information 2.5
Hot Keys 2.6