Changes
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* The next row down allows the sub-image area and binning to be chosen. For both of these, standard or custom values may be used. Smaller sub-images and higher binning allow faster image readouts, at the expense of image size and resolution. The minimum values discussed above are automatically re-calculated and displayed when the sub-image or binning is changed. NOTE: BINNING DIMENSIONS SHOULD BE EQUALLY DIVISIBLE INTO THE AREA OF THE SUB-IMAGE WHEN USING CUSTOM VALUES. An error message will appear, and will need to be cleared, when the values are not evenly divisible.
** You can visually draw a custom sub-image in the display area by clicking the white square to the right of the sub-image options. This will display a red region which can be manipulated to select the desired sub-image. Click the square again to hide the region in the display area. NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO CAPTURE A FRAME BEFORE YOU CAN SELECT A SUB-FRAME USING THIS METHOD.
** By moving the subframe to the bottom of the CCD, the kinetic cycle time can be reduced slightly (IN the order of a few hundredths of a second) as compared to when it is placed at the top.
* Below this, the readout speed and preamp gain may be set.
* Below this, the readout speed and preamp gain may be set.
* The last setting is the Electron Multiplying (EM) gain. <span style="color: red">NOTE: DO NOT USE ELECTRON MULTIPLYING MODE UNLESS YOU HAVE SPECIFICALLY OBTAINED PERMISSION FROM DR AMANDA GULBIS TO DO SO, AND YOU UNDERSTAND HOW AND WHEN TO USE IT. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR CAN RESULT FROM INCORRECT USAGE. If you are using EM mode, choose the EM output amplifier, and then select a gain. BEGIN WITH LOW GAIN VALUES, BECAUSE IF THERE IS TOO MUCH SIGNAL''' YOU CAN DAMAGE THE CAMERA.'''</span>
