Timing Modes; Configure A Single Trigger Dif Experiment; Hardware; Software - Princeton Instruments PI-MAX4 Manual

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10.3

Timing Modes

The following two DIF timing/readout modes are available in WinX:
•
•
The trigger(s) can be generated by an external source connected to the PI-MAX4 or the
PI-MAX4 can generate the trigger(s) internally. In WinX, DIF readout is selected on the
Hardware Setup —> Controller/Camera
selected on the
10.4

Configure a Single Trigger DIF Experiment

This section describes the configuration of a single trigger DIF experiment.

10.4.1 Hardware

Figure 10-1

Figure 10-1: Block Diagram: DIF Experiment

100-240
Trigger In
100-240
* S
PECTROGRAPH
NITROGEN TANK CONNECTIONS ARE OPTIONAL

10.4.2 Software

For the purposes of this experiment, it is assumed that either WinView or WinSpec is being
used to control the system.
®
PI-MAX
Single Trig. Mode
Two shot, one trigger for both shots.
Dual Trig. Mode
Two shot, each shot requires a trigger.
Acquisition —> Experiment Setup... —> Timing
illustrates a block diagram of the equipment setup.
Computer
GiGE
Power
Supply
,
COOLANT CIRCULATOR
4 System Manual
tab. The timing mode (single or dual trigger) is
PI-MAX4
,
AND DRY
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tab.
Trigger 1
Trigger 2
LASER 1
LASER 2
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