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Hinds Instruments APD-100 User Manual

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APD-100
AVALANCHE PHOTODIODE
DETECTOR
USER MANUAL
Hinds Instruments, Inc.
P/N: 020-2651-025-R UM Rev D

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  • Page 1 APD-100 AVALANCHE PHOTODIODE DETECTOR USER MANUAL Hinds Instruments, Inc. P/N: 020-2651-025-R UM Rev D...
  • Page 2 Information furnished by Hinds Instruments, Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed by Hinds Instruments, Inc. for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Introduction ........................ 1 APD-100 Overview ....................1 Accessories ......................1 SCU-100 ..........................1 2 APD-100 Front, Side and Top Plate Identification ............ 3 APD-100 Front Plate ....................3 APD-100 Front Plate Functional Items ................3 APD-100 Side Plate ....................4 APD-100 Side Plate Functional Items .................
  • Page 4 Table Of Contents APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The output is suitable for connection to an oscilloscope, a lock-in amplifier, a signal conditioner, or many other electronic instruments. The APD-100 includes the Avalanche Photodiode Detector, post mount, and universal power supply. Accessories SCU-100...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1: Introduction APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Apd-100 Front, Side And Top Plate Identification

    APD-100 Front Plate Functional Items Power +/- 12V: The APD-100 package includes a +/-12VDC desktop power supply that plugs into the APD-100 Power +/-12V power jack. The power supply operates from 100-250 VAC line voltage. Signal Out: The APD-100 signal output is provided via the Signal Out BNC connector.

  • Page 8: Apd-100 Side Plate

    Figure 2.2: APD-100 Side Plate APD-100 Side Plate Functional Items Offset Adjustment: The APD-100 provides an output offset adjustment via a 12- turn potentiometer that can be used to set the output to zero volts DC. Counter- clockwise rotation of the potentiometer will lower the output offset and clockwise rotation will raise the output offset.

  • Page 9: Apd-100 Top Plate

    Mounting Holes: The APD-100 provides two ¼-20 mounting holes. Each mounting hole is in-line with the center of the photodiode detector. The customer may choose whichever mounting hole is convenient to use. In addition, the APD-100 provides four 4-40 tapped holes for use in mounting optical accessories. These holes are arranged in a 30mm square hole pattern centered on the entrance aperture.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2: APD-100 Front, Side and Top Plate Identification APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Initial Set-Up

    The figure below shows an example setup where the APD-100 might be used. The APD-100 is connected as follows: 1. The APD-100 is placed with the light source striking the center of the photodiode via the entrance aperture. 2. The APD-100 output is connected to an oscilloscope input via a coaxial cable (not provided).
  • Page 12 Chapter 3: Initial Set-up APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Operating The Apd-100

    The APD-100 output can be amplified and filtered using a Hinds Instruments SCU- 100 Signal Conditioning Unit or connected directly to a lock-in amplifier, oscilloscope or desired instrument. The APD-100 cannot drive a 50 Ohm load, so ensure that the instrument is set to high impedance mode.
  • Page 14 Chapter 4: Operating the APD-100 APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    The desktop power supply DC plug is not fully engaged in the +/- 12 V receptacle on APD-100. Check the cable connection from the APD-100 to the measurement instrumentation. Also check that the instrumentation is functioning properly. APD-100 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Possible remedies distorted or lower than expected. The input on the measurement instrumentation may be set to 50 OHM mode. THE APD-100 WILL NOT DRIVE A 50 OHM LOAD! Remedy the situation by changing the instrumentation input to high-impedance mode.

  • Page 17: A Specifications

    λ = 620 nm λ = 620 nm Gain Gain 1.34 8.5V 0.04 x 10 2 x 10 2 nW r.m.s. Table A.1: APD-100 Detection and Output Characteristics per APD-100 Model. (1) See graph of Spectral Response. APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Apd-100 Environmental

    4.25 L x 2.64 W x 1.42 H (inches) Weight 12.7 ounces (excluding cord). Desktop Power Supply, Input/Output Specifications Input 100 – 250 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz Output +12VDC @ 1A, +/- 0.5V -12VDC @ 0.5V, +/- 0.5V APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Desktop Power Supply - Environmental

    Specifications Desktop Power Supply - Environmental Operating Temperature 0 to 40 degrees C Storage Temperature -30 to 85 degrees C Desktop Power Supply Approvals RoHS Compliant APD-100 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Appendix A: Specifications APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 21: B User Support Information

    User Support Information Hinds Instruments, Inc. makes every attempt to ensure that the APD-100 Avalanche Photodiode Detector is a product of superior quality and workmanship. Our service personnel are available to assist you from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific time. You may contact our Service Department at 503.690.2000 (Voice), 503.690.3000 (Fax),...

  • Page 22: Return For Repair Procedure

    - insurance recommended (Service Personnel will provide the replacement value of the item(s) being shipped) - COD shipments will not be accepted Send to: Service Department Hinds Instruments, Inc. 7245 NW Evergreen Pkwy Hillsboro, OR 97124-5850 USA APD-100 User Manual...
  • Page 23 If your unit is under warranty, after repair or replacement has been competed, it will be returned by a carrier and method chosen by Hinds Instruments, Inc. to any destination within the continental United States. If you desire some specific form of conveyance or if you are beyond these borders, then you must bear the additional cost of return shipment.
  • Page 24 Appendix B: User Support Information APD-100 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Index

    Side Plate ............4 APD-100 input/output ........13 Top Plate ............5 desktop power supply ........14 troubleshooting ..........11 troubleshooting ............. 11 connecting the APD-100 ........7 power problems ..........11 signal problems ..........12 power supply specifications approvals ............15 warranties environmental ..........

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