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- Page 1 Newton Hardware Guide Version 1.4 rev 13 Oct 2017 Covering models: • Newton CCD • Newton EMCCD • Newton SO • Newton SY andor.com © Andor Technology Ltd. 2017.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Newton TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ......................10 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................11 DISCLAIMER .......................... 12 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTIVE NOTICES ................12 TRADEMARKS AND PATENT INFORMATION ............... 12 SUPPLIED COMPONENTS ....................13 1.5.1 ....................14 ewtoN odel ptioNs 1.5.2 ....................14 ptioNal ccessories SECTION 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW .................... - Page 3 Newton 3.10 INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND USB DRIVERS ..............21 3.10.1 M ................21 iNiMuM oMputer equireMeNts 3.10.2 i usB d ..............21 NstalliNg olis oftware aNd rivers 3.10.3 N ....................21 ardware izard 3.11 INSTALLING A USB 2.0 CARD (IF NOT PRESENT) ............... 22 SECTION 4: OPERATION ........................
- Page 4 Newton SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE ......................35 REGULAR CHECKS ....................... 35 ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS ................35 GENERAL CLEANING & DECONTAMINATION INFORMATION ..........35 CLEANING THE CAMERA WINDOW ..................35 7.4.1 ......................36 ools equired 7.4.2 ..................36 iNdow leaNiNg rocedure FUSE REPLACEMENT ......................
- Page 5 Newton APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................... 38 APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ..................39 APPENDIX C: DEWPOINT INFORMATION ..................41 APPENDIX D: REFERENCE INFORMATION ..................42 APPENDIX E: OTHER INFORMATION ....................43 Version 1.4 rev 13 Oct 2017...
- Page 6 Newton evision istoRy Version Released Description Initial release Nov 2006 Dec 2007 15 Aug 2008 Fully revised (all sections). Updated to include Newton model variations. 13 Oct 2017 Additional information added regarding cooling and power requirements. Solis information removed- this is available from Solis in-built help. pdates to tHis anUal Changes are periodically made to the product and these will be incorporated into new editions of the manual.
- Page 7 Newton 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 8 Newton 20. If any ingress of liquids has occurred or is suspected, unplug the mains cables, do not use, and contact Andor Customer Support. 21. When using a liquid cooling system it is recommended that an overpressure device is fitted to avoid leaks that may find their way to the mains electricity supply and create a hazard.
- Page 9 Newton aRning and afety abels PSUs contains hazardous voltages (100-240 VAC). Do not attempt to open the enclosure. There are no user serviceable components inside. npacking nfoRMation Carefully unpack the unit and retain the packaging materials to transport or return equipment if required: •...
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Page 10: Section 1: Introduction
Newton SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION This manual provides an overview of the Andor Newton camera series. The Newton is available in different configurations including EMCCD sensor versions. The Newton platform is intended for spectroscopy applications such multi- track spectroscopy, SERS, TERS or luminescence mapping. SO and SY versions are also available for high energy applications. -
Page 11: Technical Support
Newton 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 South Windsor... -
Page 12: 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. Newton Series Manufacturers Information Andor Technology Ltd., Belfast, BT12 7AL, UK. -
Page 13: Supplied Components
Newton 1.5 s Upplied oMponents Description Quantity Newton CCD (or EMCCD) Camera (model as ordered: refer to Specification sheet for full model information) Software CD Hardware Guide in (Solis and SDK are ordered electronic format separately) Performance Booklet BNC-SMB Cable PSU and country USB 2.0 Cable specific power cable... -
Page 14: N Ewton M Odel O Ptions
Newton 1.5.1 n eWton odel ptions There are a number of models of Newton available. Refer to the specification sheet links for model specific information. Newton CCD Newton EMCCD Newton SO Newton SY DU920P DO920P DY920P DU970P Model Code DU920P Bx-DD DO920P BR-DD DY920P BR-DD DU971P... -
Page 15: Section 2: Product Overview
Newton SECTION 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW This section provides an overview of the external features and the power and signal connections of the Newton. The CCD model is outlined- refer to model specific information as described, and Section 5 for SO and SY models. 2.1 e xteRnal eatURes of tHe... -
Page 16: Rear Panel
Newton 2.2 R anel TTL/Logic Power Input USB 2.0 Figure 3: Rear Panel USB 2.0 Connects the Newton to the control PC via a USB 2.0 connection. TTL / Logic The TTL/Logic connection permit connection to other devices for synchronisation and control of fire, trigger and shutter operations. -
Page 17: Power Supply Unit
Newton 2.3 p oWeR Upply The standard PS-24 PSU is fitted with an IEC connector for the electrical supply input. The connection to the Newton is made via a 5-pin DIN socket: PS-24 PS-25 +5V DC 5A max. +5V DC 3.5A 7.5V DC 4A Common Common... -
Page 18: Section 3: Installation
Newton 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. • CABLES SHOULD BE ROUTED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE AND ACCIDENTAL UNPLUGGING WHILE AVOIDING BEND RADII OF LESS THAN 30 MM. -
Page 19: Connecting The Newton To The Power Supply
Newton 3.6 c onnecting tHe eWton to tHe oWeR Upply • Connect the power cable between the Camera power input (rear panel) and the PSU. • Connect the power cable of the PSU to the mains supply. Mains Supply Newton 3.7 c onnecting a ooling... -
Page 20: Coolant Recommendations
Newton 3.8 c oolant ecoMMendations • Coolant temperature: Refer to the temperatures specified in Technical Specifications for the specific model. Note that cooling performance may be affected by distance between camera head and cooler. • Recommended coolant: water or water/glycol mix depending on the ambient environmental temperature during operation. De-ionized water (without additives) may be used as the coolant. -
Page 21: D Isconnecting The C Oolant H Oses
Newton 3.9.2 d isconnecting tHe oolant oses Notes: • Push-fit, barbed fittings are not intended for repeated disconnection/connection. • Fittings are sealed during production and should not be removed from the camera body. 1. Apply pressure and remove the tubing with a twisting motion, while holding the camera body. 2. -
Page 22: Installing A Usb 2.0 Card (If Not Present)
Newton 3.11 i Usb 2.0 c nstalling a if not pResent USB 2.0 slots (USB 3 is backwards compatible) are found on most PCs. If a USB card needs to be installed please refer to the guidelines below and instructions supplied with your Card/PC. Ensure your PC is powered off. -
Page 23: Section 4: Operation
Newton 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 24: Section 5: Additional Information For So And Sy Models
Newton SECTION 5: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SO AND SY MODELS 5.1 n eWton • The Newton SO (DO) model has an “open” CCD sensor which is exposed to the external environment instead of being sealed behind a window as would be typical of normal models. •... - Page 25 Newton It is recommended that after removal of the protective cover, the camera is fitted to the chamber and evacuated immediately. The cover prevents accidental intrusion around the CCD installation and seals the sensor in a dry gas environment to minimize oxidation. The camera can be fitted with an optional filter insert holder (Andor item: FLG-SO-SY-CONVERT-45).
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Page 26: M Ounting The C Amera On The V Acuum C Hamber F Lange
Newton 5.1.3 M oUnting tHe aMeRa on tHe acUUM HaMbeR lange The SO version of the Newton is fitted with a 6” ICF flange as standard with 16 holes. The holes are on a rotatable rim which allows adjustment to match the hole pattern on the customer’s vacuum chamber with either a hole indexed to the Top Dead Centre (TDC) position or with holes midway, (360/16)/2 = 11.25°... -
Page 27: Newton Sy
Newton The rotatable rim allows these holes to be moved clear of the obstructions so the screws can be loaded. The ball spring plunger may need to be loosened slightly to allow rotation. The screws used should be M8 hex head, A4 stainless steel, fitted with plain stainless steel washers of a length to suit the design of the customers flange. -
Page 28: Section 6: Emccd Model Information
Newton SECTION 6: EMCCD MODEL INFORMATION 6.1 eMccd t ecHnology Advances in sensor technology have led to the development on a new generations of sensor such as the ultra- sensitive, low light EMCCDs from in Andor Newton and iXon cameras. At the heart of your Newton detector is a Electron Multiplying Charged Coupled Device (EMCCD) - capable of single photon detection. -
Page 29: Mpact I Onisation
Newton Exposure to light causes a pattern of charge (an electronic image) to build up on the frame (or Image Area) of the EMCCD- chip. Charge in the frame is shifted vertically by one row, so that the bottom row of charge moves into the shift register. Charge in the shift register is moved horizontally by one pixel, so that charge on the endmost pixel of the shift register is moved into the Gain register. -
Page 30: G Ain
Newton output of the amplifier feeds the Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converter which in turn converts each charge packet into a 16- bit binary number. The A/D converter on the Newton is located inside the camera head. 6.1.3 g 6.1.3.1 g & d ynaMic ange As the gain is increased it will at some point begin to cause a decrease in Dynamic Range. -
Page 31: Em G Ain & T Emperature
Newton 6.1.3.3 eM g & t eMpeRatURe The gain of an EMCCD system varies with temperature. The graph below shows how the gain multiplication increases as the temperature decreases. Curves are shown for various software gain settings and the figures are typical values. So if a system is operated at room temperature it will have reduced gain. -
Page 32: Further Cooling Information For Emccd Models
Newton 6.2 f eMccd M URtHeR ooling nfoRMation foR odels In normal operation, clocking the image and storage regions of the EMCCD sensor, along with clocking the register, generates heat. The resistive heating process is dependent on the amplitude and frequency of the clocks, therefore the faster a sensor is clocked, the more heat is generated. -
Page 33: Photon Counting
Newton 6.3 p Hoton oUnting Photon Counting is a technique used to record very low-level signals that might otherwise be lost in background noise. One of the big advantages of an EMCCD is that, by setting the EM gain sufficiently high, the charge at the CCD output amplifier due to a single photon can be made many times greater than the CCD readout noise. -
Page 34: Output Amplifier Selection
Newton 6.4 o UtpUt MplifieR election The output amplifier radio button allows the user to select though which on-chip amplifier the data will pass through. The various options available (if any) will vary depending on the CCD sensor type incorporated in the camera system. In the case of Newton EM CCD systems, the user can select either the Electron Multiplying (EM) or Conventional (non-EM) output amplifier. - Page 35 Newton SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE CAMERA. DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORISED MAINTENANCE OR PROCEDURES WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. 7.1 R egUlaR Hecks • The state of the product should be checked regularly, especially the integrity of the PSU and the mains cable. •...
- Page 36 Newton 7.4.1t ools eqUiRed • Compressed Air Can (or source of clean compressed air) • Optics Brush 7.4.2 W indoW leaning RocedURe Remove the camera from your telescope (or other optical equipment) and place it on a clean dry surface. Use the camera control software to open the shutter (if fitted).
- Page 37 Newton SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 p Reventing ondensation NEVER USE WATER THAT HAS BEEN CHILLED BELOW THE DEW POINT OF THE AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT TO COOL THE CAMERA. You may see condensation on the outside of the camera body if the cooling water is at too low a temperature or if the water flow is too high.
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Page 38: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Newton APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Refer to specifications sheet for model variations and performance specifications) General Specifications Weight Newton CCD, EMCCD and SY: 2.7 kg [5 lb 15 oz] Newton SO: 4.9 kg [10 lb 12 oz] Power Supply = 0.65 kg [1 lb 4 oz] Dimensions mm [inches] See Appendix B W x H x D... -
Page 39: Appendix B: Mechanical Drawings
Newton APPENDIX B: MECHANICAL DRAWINGS Newton CCD and EMCCD Water connectors Water connectors 47.0 [1.85] 200.3 [7.89] 47.0 [1.85] 200.3 [7.89] 2 off 6.0mm internal 2 off 6.0mm internal 50.0 [1.97] diameter soft PVC hose diameter soft PVC hose 50.0 [1.97] 4 off Ø4.0 [0.16] 4 off Ø4.0 [0.16] faceplate mounting holes... - Page 40 Newton Newton SO Rotation index block Water connectors (2 off) to suit 6.0 [0.236] ID hose 47.0 [1.85] ICF-152 Flange 6.2 [0.244”] pixel 1,1 9.5 [0.369”] Image plane of sensor 26.6 [1.047”] 21.3 [0.838”] 193.7 [7.614”] 101.2 [3.984] Front Dimensions Side View Rear View Newton SY...
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Page 41: Appendix C: Dewpoint Information
Newton APPENDIX C: DEWPOINT INFORMATION To avoid issues with condensation, the coolant temperature must be set above the dewpoint- the temperature at which condensation (dew) will form. In the relatively dry conditions of an air conditioned lab, or a cool dry climate, use of a coolant temperature of 10 C should not cause any problems. -
Page 42: Appendix D: Reference Information
Newton APPENDIX D: 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 > 100 years. -
Page 43: Appendix E: Other Information
Newton 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 leCTriCal... - Page 44 Newton Notes ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Version 1.4 rev 13 Oct 2017...