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30 ST-133 Controller Manual Version 3.B
2. With USB 2.0, the controller must be turned on before WinView/32 or
WinSpec/32 is opened and WinView/32 or WinSpec/32 must be closed before
the controller is turned off.
6. Turn on the computer power.
7. Start the application software.
Note: If using software other than WinView/32 or WinSpec/32, these instructions
will have to be appropriately adapted.
8. If the camera requires coolant, start the coolant flow or fill the LN Dewar.
9. Block light from the lens.
Setting the Parameters
Note: The following procedure is based on WinView/32: you will need to modify it if
you are using a different application. Basic familiarity with the WinView/32 software is
assumed. If this is not the case, you may want to review the software manual or have it
available while performing this procedure.
Set the software parameters as follows:
Environment dialog (Setup|Environment): Verify that the DMA Buffer size is
8 Mbytes (min.). Large arrays may require a larger buffer size. If you change the
buffer size, you will have to reboot the computer for this memory allocation to
be activated, and then restart WinView.
Controller|Camera tab page (Setup|Hardware): Controller and Detector
parameters should be set automatically to the proper values for your system.
However, you can click on the
Load Defaults From Controller
button on this
tab page to load the default settings.
• Use PVCAM: If you are using the USB 2.0 interface, verify that the box is
checked.
• Controller type: ST-133
• Controller version: 3 or higher
• Camera type: Select the array installed in your camera.
• Shutter type: None, Large, or Remote (system dependent).
• Readout mode: Full frame.
Detector Temperature (Setup|Detector Temperature…): -40°C for
air-cooled. When the array temperature reaches the set temperature, the green
Temp Lock LED on the rear of the ST-133 will light and there will be a
locked indication at the computer monitor. Note that some overshoot may
occur. This could cause temperature lock to be briefly lost and then quickly re-
established. If you are reading the actual temperature reported by the application
software, there may be a small difference between the set and reported
temperature when lock is established. This is normal and does not indicate a
system malfunction. Once lock is established, the temperature will be stable to
within ±0.05°C.
Interface tab page (Setup|Hardware): High Speed PCI (or PCI(Timer))
Note: This tab page is not available if you are using the USB 2.0 interface.