Nac HotShot Manuale utente
HOTSHOT
Version 1.0
User Manual
NAC Image Technology Inc
Pixoft Diagnostic Imaging Ltd
Feb 2005
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Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................3
Installation......................................................................................................................3
Software Installation ..................................................................................................3
Microsoft™ DirectX..............................................................................................3
HotShot Link Software Installation .......................................................................7
Hardware Installation...............................................................................................10
HotShot PCI controller configuration..................................................................13
Connections..............................................................................................................17
The software.................................................................................................................18
The Main Window ...................................................................................................18
Connecting a Camera...........................................................................................19
Recovering Data from the Buffer ........................................................................21
Making a Recording.............................................................................................21
Record Controls ...................................................................................................22
The Trigger ..........................................................................................................22
Play Controls........................................................................................................23
View / Measure / Reticle Functions.....................................................................24
Image Quality Settings.........................................................................................25
Recorded Information ..........................................................................................25
Record Information..............................................................................................26
Saving Out ...........................................................................................................27
Tools ........................................................................................................................30
Calibration............................................................................................................30
Reticle ..................................................................................................................30
Grid ......................................................................................................................31
Pixel Analysis ..........................................................................................................32
Pixel Peak.............................................................................................................32
Pixel Views ..........................................................................................................36
Miscellaneous ..............................................................................................................40
Preferences...............................................................................................................40
Start End Trigger Offset.......................................................................................41
Memory Segmentation.........................................................................................42
Advance Options..................................................................................................43
About........................................................................................................................44
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Introduction
This manual describes the operational procedures for NAC HotShot high-speed
cameras.
Installation
Software Installation
For a trouble free installation you should first install the HotShot Link software and
then the HotShot PCI Board.
Microsoft™ DirectX
NOTE: Microsoft™ DirectX® version 8.1 is required. The following steps will guide
you through the inspection and update process of DirectX®.
1. From the Start Menu run the DirectX® diagnostic utility with the command
dxdiag. Click the [OK] button.
2. Inspect which version of DirectX® is installed in your computer. If the current
version is older than DirectX® 8.1 continue the update process. If DirectX® 8.1 or
newer is shown move onto the HotShot Link software installation. Click the
[Exit] button.
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3. From the Start Menu run the DirectX® 8.1 installation file at X:\dx81NTeng.exe
where X represents the CD-ROM drive letter for your particular computer. Click the
[OK] button.
4. In the “Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Setup” window click the [Yes] button to begin
installation.
5. In the “Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Setup” window read the License Agreement. Click
the [Yes] button to accept the agreement.
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6. Please wait while the DirectX® components and drivers are extracted and installed.
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7. In the “DirectX Setup” window click the [OK] button to reboot.
8. Once Windows® restarts verify that DirectX® was updated by running the
diagnostic utility again. From the Start menu run the command dxdiag. Click the
[OK] button.
9. Verify that DirectX® 8.1 is now shown. Click the [Exit] button.
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HotShot Link Software Installation
Follow these steps before installing the PCI boards:
1. From Windows Explorer or My Computer look inside the CD-Rom and find the
install program called HotShotInstall.exe.
2. In the “Welcome” window click the [Next] button.
3. In the “Choose Destination Location” window click the [Next] button to accept the
default target directory.
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4. In the “Backup Replaced Files” window click the [Next] button to backup all
replaced files. If you do not wish to backup these files, click the No radio button and
then click the [Next] button.
5. In the “Select Program Manager Group” window click the [Next] button to accept
the default program folder.
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6. In the “Start Installation” window click the [Next] button to begin the installation.
7. Please wait for the software components to be installed.
8. In the “Installation Complete” window click the [Finish] button to exit.
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9. Finally shut down the computer from the Start menu.
Hardware Installation
CAUTION: Power down your system before opening the computer case. Handle
electronic devices with care.
1. Remove the computer case cover. Install the HotShot PCI Controller in any empty
PCI slot on your system board.
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