User`s guide

EXAMPLES
SDK SECTION 10
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12. When the user has completely finished acquiring data the shutdown procedure is started. The cooler is
switched off. It is important to control both the heating and cooling rates of the CCD sensor otherwise the
temperature gradients may damage the sensor. Thus it is highly recommended that the user uses the
correct exiting procedure rather than, for example, simply switching off the computer.
13 – 14. The current temperature is periodically monitored to check if the temperature has risen to a
sufficiently high value.
15. For Classic & ICCD systems wait until the temperature has risen above -20
°
°°
°
C. The user may now shut
down the Andor SDK system.
16. The program releases any memory still being used and exits the application.