Apogee Alta Quick Start Guide
Unpacking your Camera and Accessories
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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.
• 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.
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Please turn over
12 V Alta Power
Supply
Apogee
Integration Starter
Kit CD
Country Specific
Power Cord
USB 2.0 Cable
Apogee Alta CCD
Camera
Refer to the user manual for further information.
Optional Items
Standard Items
Optional items are supplied as
specified at the time of ordering:
Items include:
• Lens Adapters
• Telescope Adapter
• USB Extender
• Filter Wheel
• Temperature compensated focuser
Camera
Lens Adapter
Filter Wheel
Preparing your Facility
Handle the camera and accessories with care.
Apogee Alta weighs approx 1.9 kg [4 lb 2 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.
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