User`s guide

INTRODUCTION
SDK SECTION 1
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
The Andor Software Development Kit (SDK) gives the programmer access to the Andor range of CCD and
Intensified CCD cameras. The key part of the SDK is the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) which can be used with a
wide variety of programming environments, including, C, C++, C#, Visual Basic and LabVIEW. The library is
compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. A Linux version of the SDK is also available.
Currently, Andor provides both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the SDK, for Windows and Linux.
The SDK provides a suite of functions that allow you to configure the data acquisition process in a number of
different ways. There are also functions to control the CCD temperature and shutter operations. The driver will
automatically handle its own internal memory requirements.
To use the SDK effectively, the user must develop a software package to configure the acquisition, provide
memory management, process the data captured, and create the user interface.
The manual is broken into several sections, and it is recommended that the user read Sections 1 - 10 before
starting to use the SDK. These sections describe the installation process, camera initialization/configuration
and data capture.
Section 11 is a complete function reference detailing the function syntax, parameters passed and error codes
returned.
To further aid the user there is a comprehensive list of examples included with the SDK. The examples
illustrate the use of C, Visual Basic and LabVIEW.