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- Page 1 iVac series Hardware Guide Version 2.0 rev 26 Jan 2017 Covering iVac & models andor.com © Andor Technology Ltd. 2017.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
iVac series TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ....................... 9 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................10 DISCLAIMER .......................... 11 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTIVE NOTICES ................11 TRADEMARKS AND PATENT INFORMATION ............... 11 SUPPLIED COMPONENTS ....................12 1.5.1 ..................... 13 odel ptions 1.5.2 ......................13 ccessories 1.5.3 ........................13... - Page 3 iVac series SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE ......................23 REGULAR CHECKS ....................... 23 ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS ................23 GENERAL CLEANING & DECONTAMINATION INFORMATION ..........23 CLEANING THE CAMERA WINDOW ..................23 5.4.1 ......................23 ools equired 5.4.2 ..................24 indow leaning rocedure FUSE REPLACEMENT ......................
- Page 4 iVac series APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................... 26 APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ..................28 APPENDIX C: REFERENCE INFORMATION ..................29 APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY ........................31 APPENDIX E: OTHER INFORMATION ....................39 Version 2.0 rev 26 Jan 2017...
- Page 5 iVac series evision istoRy Version Released Description Initial Release. 15 Apr 2009 Updates throughout to align with software and general changes. 15 Nov 2010 Combined content for both 316 and 324 models. Aligned regulatory and compliance content to the latest. Updated the structure of the manual to the 26 Jan 2017 latest style and format.
- Page 6 iVac series afety and aRning nfoRMation READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Andor, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Before using the system, please follow and adhere to all warnings, safety, manual handling and operating instructions located either on the product or in this Hardware Guide.
- Page 7 iVac series 20. Do not wet or spill liquids on the product, and do not store or place liquids on the product. 21. If spillage occurs on the product, switch off power immediately, and wipe off with a dry, lint-free cloth. 22.
- Page 8 iVac series npacking nfoRMation Carefully unpack the unit and retain the packaging materials to transport or return equipment if required: • If the equipment appears damaged in any way, return it to sales outlet in its original packaging. • No responsibility for damage arising from the use of non-approved packaging will be accepted. •...
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Page 9: Section 1: Introduction
iVac series SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION This manual includes a description of the main features of the iVac series, installation, routine operation and troubleshooting. It also provides a summary of some of the technical features of the iVac series. For further information on operation and control of the iVac refer to the relevant software guide e.g. -
Page 10: Technical Support
iVac series 1.1 t ecHnical UppoRt If you have any questions regarding the use of this equipment, please contact the representative* from whom your system was purchased, or: Europe Andor Technology Ltd. Andor Technology 7 Millennium Way 425 Sullivan Avenue Springvale Business Park Suite # 3 Belfast... -
Page 11: Disclaimer
RadeMaRks and atent nfoRMation Andor and the Andor logo are trademarks of Andor Technology Ltd. Andor Technology Ltd. is an Oxford Instruments company. All other marks are property of their owners. iVac Manufacturers Information Andor Technology Ltd., Belfast, BT12 7AL, UK. -
Page 12: Supplied Components
iVac series 1.5 s Upplied oMponents Description Quantity iVac CCD Camera (model as ordered: refer to Section 1.5.1) * Any accessories (shown below) must be specified at time of ordering as the iVac is used in many OEM applications where the customer may not need either PSU, cables or other accessories: Software CD Hardware Guide in... -
Page 13: Ac Odel Ptions
iVac series 1.5.1 odel ptions There are two models of iVac, based on either the “316” or the “324” sensor (see APPENDIX A: Technical Specifications or the iVac specifications sheet for more details). iVac 316 Model Sensor Type Description 316 LDC-DD Back-Illuminated CCD, Deep-Depletion with anti-fringing, low dark current. 2000 x 256, 15 x 15 μm pixels iVac 324 Model Sensor Type... -
Page 14: Section 2: Product Overview
iVac series SECTION 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW This section provides an overview of the iVac. The iVac series is comprised of two models: the iVac 316 and the iVac 324. The iVac has been designed to serve as an optimum platform for a wide range of research benchtop, industrial process control, or spectrally-assisted medical diagnosis instruments. -
Page 15: Rear Panel
iVac series 2.2 R anel USB 2.0 Power Input Cooling Fans Logic Figure 3: Rear Panel iVac 316 (left) and iVac 324 (right) USB 2.0 Connects the iVac to the control PC via a USB 2.0 cable. TTL / Logic The TTL/Logic connection permit connection to other devices for synchronisation and control of fire, trigger and shutter operations. -
Page 16: Power Requirements
iVac series In the Solis Shutter control options, the TTL buttons, TTL Low & TTL High, let you instruct the system as to how it should control the opening and closing of the shutter. If you select TTL Low, the system will cause the output voltage from the iVac to go ‘low’ to open the shutter. If you select TTL High, the system will cause the output voltage from the iVac to go ‘high’... -
Page 17: Amera Ower Onnection Inouts
iVac series 2.3.1 aMeRa oWeR onnection inoUts Camera Socket Power Supply Plug Camera input socket Cable connector Tyco Electronics Part # 6-1437719-4 Tyco Electronics Part # 3-1437719-3 NOTES: In the UK (or other countries using UK standard electrical systems), the mains input into the PSU must be fitted with a 240V 5A fuse. -
Page 18: Section 3: Installation
iVac series SECTION 3: INSTALLATION WARNINGS: • PRIOR TO COMMENCING INSTALLATION, THE USER SHOULD REFER TO THE SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION AND UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS MANUAL. • TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY MUST MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS DEFINED IN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. -
Page 19: Spectrograph Compatibility
iVac series Figure 5: An iVac shown attached to a HoloSpec (left) and a Shamrock spectrograph (right) using the four mounting holes on the mounting plate. 3.3 s pectRogRapH oMpatibility The iVac series is fully compatible with Andor’s Shamrock spectrograph (163 - 750 mm focal lengths) family and the HoloSpec. -
Page 20: Connecting The Ivac To The Camera Control Unit And Power Supply
iVac series 3.6 c onnecting tHe i ac to tHe aMeRa ontRol nit and oWeR Upply • Connect the power cable between the PSU (or suitable power source) and the Camera power input (rear panel). iVac power cable Connect to suitable external power supply Alternative power supply (meeting specified parameters) -
Page 21: N Ew H Ardware W Izard
iVac series 4. When prompted, select iVac. 5. Continue installation and restart your computer - when prompted - to successfully complete the installation. 6. The shortcut icon for Solis will appear on the desktop on re-start. 7. The iVac is now ready to be connected to a PC / laptop and powered on. 3.8.3 n aRdWaRe izaRd... -
Page 22: Section 4: Operation
iVac series SECTION 4: OPERATION WARNINGS: • IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY ANDOR OR ITS DISTRIBUTORS, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED. • PLEASE READ THE USER GUIDES SUPPLIED WITH YOUR SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND CAMERA CONTROL SOFTWARE PRIOR TO USE. - Page 23 iVac series SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE CAMERA. DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORISED MAINTENANCE OR PROCEDURES WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. 5.1 R egUlaR Hecks • The state of the product should be checked regularly, especially the integrity of the PSU (if used) and the mains cable.
- Page 24 iVac series 5.4.2 W indoW leaning RocedURe Remove the camera from your equipment and place it on a clean dry surface. Guidelines for using Compressed Air • If you are using a compressed air can always test-blast away from window before blowing air on the window.
- Page 25 iVac series SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 q Uick RoUblesHooting Uide Issue Possible Cause Action Camera start-up tone does not Camera not receiving power Check cable is connected between camera and PSU sound on start-up or power source Check power status of PSU or power source. Check PSU or DC power supply is receiving power from the mains supply.
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Page 26: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
iVac series APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications Summary Sensor Pixels 2000 x 256 1650 x 200 Pixel size 15 x 15 μm 16 x 16 μm Image area 30 x 3.8 mm 26.4 x 3.2 mm Active area pixel well depth (typical) 150,000 e 120,000 e Output register Saturation... - Page 27 iVac series Environmental Specifications Usage Indoor use only Operating Altitude Up to 2000 m Operating Temperature 0°C to 40 °C ambient Storage Temperature -25°C to 50 °C Operating Relative Humidity <70% (non-condensing) Ingress Protection IP20 Overvoltage Category CAT II. An overvoltage category of CAT II means that the equipment is designed to cope with transient voltages above the rated supply that would be experienced by any product connected to a mains socket in a building.
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Page 28: Appendix B: Mechanical Drawings
iVac series APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWINGS iVac 316 USB Type B Power Rear connector panel = position of pixel 1,1 iVac 324 100.0 [3.94] USB Type B 90.0 [3.54] Power O Ring Groove ID Ø54.5 [2.14] 78.9 [3.10] Width 2.0 [0.08] Depth 1.4 [0.05] 4 off Mounting Holes Ø4 [0.16] thru Fire... -
Page 29: Appendix C: Reference Information
iVac series APPENDIX C: REFERENCE INFORMATION ltRa ecHnology UltraVac is Andors proprietary vacuum technology that provides a permanent, hermetically sealed enclosure (without O-rings) for the sensor. This ensures maximum cooling performance, with a reliability proven through years of use in Andor cameras such as the iXon EMCCD, iKon and Newton series- the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) value is >... - Page 30 iVac series ettingS The speed of the cooling fan can also be controlled, useful if working in experimental configurations which are extremely sensitive to vibration. The vast majority of applications, including optical microscopy, can be used with the default highest fan speed, since the vibrations from the fan are minimal. However some applications can be extremely sensitive to even the smallest of vibrations (such as when combining an optical set-up with patch clamp electrophysiology or atomic force microscopy) and it can be useful to either select a slower fan speed, or to temporarily turn off the fan altogether for the duration of the acquisition.
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Page 31: Appendix D: Glossary
iVac series APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY D1 - GLOSSARY If this is the first time you have used Andor’s CCD, the glossary that follows will help familiarize you with its design philosophy and some of its key terminology. D1.1 - CCD A Charge Coupled Device (CCD) is a silicon-based semiconductor chip bearing a two-dimensional matrix of photo- sensors, or pixels. - Page 32 iVac series D1.1.1 - Readout Sequence of a CCD In the course of readout, charge is moved vertically into the shift register, and then horizontally from the shift register into the output node of the amplifier. The readout sequence illustrated below (which corresponds to the default setting of the Full Resolution Image binning pattern) allows data to be recorded for each individual element on the CCD-chip.
- Page 33 iVac series D1.5 - Background Background is a data acquisition made in darkness. It is made up of fixed pattern noise, and any signal due to dark current. D1.6 - Binning Binning is a process that allows charge from two or more pixels to be combined on the CCD-chip prior to readout (please see Readout Sequence of a CCD).
- Page 34 iVac series Exposure to light causes a pattern of charge (an electronic image) to build up on the frame (or Image Area) of the CCD-chip. Charge in the frame is shifted vertically by one row, so that the bottom row of charge moves down into the shift register. Charge in the frame is shifted vertically by a further row, so that the next row of charge moves down into the shift register, which now contains charge from two rows - i.e.
- Page 35 iVac series D1.8 - Dark Signal Dark signal, a charge usually expressed as a number of electrons, is produced by the flow of dark current during the exposure time. All CCD’s produce a dark current, an actual current that is measurable in (typically tenths of) milliamps per pixel.
- Page 36 iVac series D1.11.1 - Pixel Noise Let us first attempt to define pixel noise. Assume that a light signal is falling on a pixel of the CCD. If the charge on the pixel is read, and the read process is repeated many times, the noise may be taken as the variation in the values read. The Root Mean Square (r.m.s.) of these variations is often used to express a value for noise.
- Page 37 iVac series D1.11.4 - Fixed Pattern Noise Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) consists of the differences in count values read out from individual pixels, even if no light is falling on the CCD detector. These differences remain constant from read to read. The differences are due in part to a variation in the dark signal produced by each pixel, and in part to small irregularities that arise during the fabrication of the CCD.
- Page 38 iVac series D1.18 - Signal to Noise Ratio The Signal to Noise Ratio (commonly abbreviated as S/N or SNR) is the ratio between a given signal and the noise associated with that signal. Noise has a fixed component, and a variable component (shot noise) which is the square root of the signal.
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Page 39: Appendix E: Other Information
iVac series APPENDIX E: OTHER INFORMATION erms and ondiTions of ale and arranTy nformaTion The terms and conditions of sale, including warranty conditions, will have been made available during the ordering process. The current version may be viewed at: www.andor.com/pdfs/literature/Andor_Standard_Warranty.pdf 2006 (Weee) asTe leCTroniC and... - Page 40 iVac series Notes ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Version 2.0 rev 26 Jan 2017...
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