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RedWave Labs AD200 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating manual Single photon detector AD200...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Single photon detector AD200 www.redwavelabs.com Contents Introduction ..................................... 3 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................4 Mechanical Information ................................... 4 Connectors ....................................... 5 Setting Up ......................................6 Certification ....................................11 Warranty and returns ..................................11 Return procedure ................................... 11 Revisions......................................11...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Redwave Labs’ AD200 is a compact and affordable single-photon detector module with a built-in counter. The AD200 is based on a reliable silicon avalanche photodiode sensitive in the visible spectral range. The detector of the AD200 has high efficiency values in the near visible region (around 650 nm).

  • Page 4: Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Single photon detector AD200 www.redwavelabs.com Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Parameter Ratings Unit Supply Voltage Volt Operational Temperature -40 to 85 Deg C Storage Temperature -55 to 100 Deg C Mechanical Information Parameter Value Unit Length 5.004 (127.1) Inch (mm) Width 3.000 (76.2)

  • Page 5: Connectors

    Single photon detector AD200 www.redwavelabs.com Connectors Connection Name Description Power Power 12V 5A Gate Gate Function USB -B USB TYPE B; Digital Interference Output Photon Count Output...

  • Page 6: Setting Up

    The following instructions will guide you through set up for a first measurement. More detailed instructions for the term tool are given in the term tool manual. Step A: Connect the AD200 to the power supply. Then connect to a computer via USB-B Step B: Launch the device manager on the computer Step C: Find the USB Serial Device (COM) USB Serial Device (COM?) can be found in the Device Manager (COM8 in the example shown).
  • Page 7 Single photon detector AD200 www.redwavelabs.com Step D: Connect to the AD200 Click “Connect” Button. Some information about the AD200 should then appear in the text box below.
  • Page 8 Single photon detector AD200 www.redwavelabs.com Step E: Set Temperature of the APD. To set the temperature of the APD, select the TEC tab. 1) Enter the temperature (-20 °C recommended) 2) Press TEC:T[SET?] to set this temperature 3) Change the output to MOD_ON 4) Press TEC:OUTPUT to turn the TEC on 5) Press TEC:T? To monitor the TEC temperature.
  • Page 9 Single photon detector AD200 www.redwavelabs.com Step F: Set the Bias Voltage of the APD. 1) Set the bias voltage of the APD using the box below. A good initial value is 5V higher than the breakdown voltage specified in the test report.
  • Page 10 Single photon detector AD200 www.redwavelabs.com Step G: Count photons. To start counting photons, select the Count tab. Then click “Count:MEASure:STARt” button followed by the “Start Polling” button.

  • Page 11: Certification

    Return procedure Customer must obtain a valid RMA number by contacting RedWave Labs prior to the return. In all cases the customer is responsible for duty fees incurred on all received shipments and on all international returns for both warranty and non-warranty items;...

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