Initialize

Shortcut to BC_CCD.exe

Save Data file settings

Settings
  Turn off autoscale (optional)
  Configure
  (calibration screen)
  For Static, turn on all options

  Choose 5x9 CCD detector
  Binning 2x2 (or your choice)

  Shutter Enable


Switching between Still Mode and Streak Mode:

I hope the following instructions are correct.  They are based on some rather
hurried notes in my logbook.  The most confusing aspect is that you must
actually cycle the software between the Brandeis 5x9 detector and the "dummy"
detector.  This is a software issue that will hopefully be rectified.

The messages while operating in Streak mode are confusing.  The Acquring Data
message occurs while it is sweeping data from the detector, actually before
the time-resolved streaking data are being acquired.  (A hint is that the
shutter is closed during this "acquisition".)  The shutter should open and
streaking data begin shortly after the "Reading Detector ... done" appears.

The process is awkward, but with practice it does become familiar, although
your collaborators will wonder what the heck you are doing with the computer.

Please do let me know if I've left out a step.



Still -> Streak
  Select 5x9 CCD detector
  Turn Off
  Select Dummy detector
  Close window
  Select Brandeis 5x9
  Binning: Streak
  Turn On
  Turn off calibrations, Add Constant
  Enter 2 seconds for acquistion time

Streak -> Static
  Select Brandeis 5x9
  Turn Off
  Select Dummy detector
  Close window
  Select Brandeis 5x9
  Binning 2x2 (or your choice)
  Turn on
  Turn on calibrations, Add Constant