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- Page 1 Rev. 1 - June 20 , 2024 HawkEye Digital MCA Tube Base for Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy User Manual CAEN UM9761 Tools for Discovery...
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Page 3: Purpose Of This Manual
High Voltage Power Supply Multi‐Channel Analyzer Operating System Personal Computer Photo Multiplier Tube Universal Serial Bus Reference Documents [RD1] UM3182 – DPP‐PHA and MC2Analyzer User Manual. All CAEN documents can be downloaded at: https://www.caen.it/support-services/documentation-area/ UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 4: Manufacturer Contacts
©CAEN SpA – 2024 Limitation of Responsibility If the warnings contained in this manual are not followed, CAEN will not be responsible for damage caused by improper use of the device. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting from failure to comply with the instructions for use of the product. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Index Purpose of this Manual ..........Change document record . - Page 6 6.2.3 Wi‐Fi Connection ........Select the Hawkeγe Channel .
- Page 7 Fig. 6.16 Co spectrum acquisition with a LaBr (Ce) detector and Hawkeγe ....41 Fig. 6.17 ROI selection in MC Analyzer software ....... . . 42 Fig.
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Page 8: Safety Notices
Safety Notices N.B. Read carefully the “Precautions for Handling, Storage and Installation document provided with the product before starting any operation. The following HAZARD SYMBOLS may be reported on the unit: Caution, refer to product manual Caution, risk of electrical shock Protective conductor terminal Earth (Ground) Terminal Alternating Current... - Page 9 CAUTION: Avoid Electric Overload TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT POWER A LOAD OUTSIDE OF ITS SPECIFIED RANGE CAUTION: Avoid Electric Shock TO AVOID INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE, DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CABLES WHILE THEY ARE CONNECTED TO A VOLTAGE SOURCE CAUTION: Do Not Operate without Covers TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT OPERATE THIS...
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Page 10: Introduction
Analyzer has been designed to manage all CAEN Digitizers running the DPP‐ PHA firmware (Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Height Analysis) and the PHA‐based family of CAEN Desk‐ top/NIM MCA, such as DT5780 and DT5781. Besides the standard board and spectra configuration, the software features functionalities like spectra calibration, peak search and analysis, etc. -
Page 11: Advantages Using Hawkeγe
1.1 Advantages using Hawkeγe Hawkeγe features make the instrument a ”plug‐and‐play” device for gamma spectroscopy from scintilla‐ tion detectors. The following sub‐sections focus on the main advantages of the device. 1.1.1 Fully Stand-alone Hawkeγe is a compact and portable instrument that provides all‐in‐one HVPS (High Voltage Power Sup‐ ply) to bias the PMT, pre‐amplification stage, and digital MCA. -
Page 12: Gain Stabilization
1.1.4 Gain Stabilization Compensation of the detector sensitivity for environmental temperature variations is a feature supported by Hawkeγe . The device integrates a gain stabilizer based on natural or calibration radioactivity that is managed by the software. The user defines a region of interest in the energy spectrum around a known peak, then the algorithm works by continuously tuning the fine gain (i.e. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
2 Technical Specifications Dimensions Weight MECHANICAL 71.2 W x 66.4 H x 163.8 L mm (including connectors) 700 g ‐ Scintillation detectors DETECTOR & PMT ‐ 14‐pin 10‐stage PMTs (S2580HE) ‐ 12‐bit and 62.5 MHz ADC ‐ Software selectable coarse gain: x1, x2, x4, x8 ‐... -
Page 14: Packaging And Panels Description
3 Packaging and Panels Description 3.1 Packaging and Compliancy Hawkeγe is housed in a EMC compatible compact aluminium tube case. Fig. 3.1: Hawkeγe view In order to protect from dust and splashes of water, the device is provided with a flexible silicon front cover easy to apply and perfectly fitting the connectors profile. -
Page 15: Front Panel
Fig. 3.2: Hawkeγe side view 3.2 Front Panel DC INPUT FUNCTION MECHANICAL SPECS Input connector for the Hawkeγe external Series: DC Power Connectors. power supply from the AC/DC adapter Type: KLDX‐0202‐A‐LT. Inside contact (included in the kit). diameter: 2 mm. Manufacturer: KYCON ELECTRICAL SPECS Operational Input voltage: 5 V or 12 V (Typ.). -
Page 16: Tab. 3.2 Gpio
GPIO FUNCTION MECHANICAL SPECS General Purpose Digital Inputs (typical 100 ns Series: 101 A 004 connectors. of pulse duration): Type: DLP 101 A 004‐28. Manufacturer: FISCHER. • IN1: Veto signal (level sensitive, vetoes on high level). Alternatively: Type: EPL 00 250 NTN. •... -
Page 17: Tab. 3.4 Usb Host Port
USB HOST PORT FUNCTION MECHANICAL SPECS USB2.0 port provides wireless connectivity via Series: USB connectors. interchangeable Bluetooth or Wi‐Fi dongle for Type: 292303‐9. Standard A series. data taking and configuration. Manufacturer: TE. BT DONGLE ELECTRICAL SPECS N.A. Included in the Hawkeγe kit. Wi‐Fi DONGLE Logilink®... -
Page 18: Tab. 3.7 Diagnostic Leds
DIAGNOSTICS LEDs • BATT indicates the battery status: BLINKING ORANGE = battery close to discharge; = battery discharged (entering the power‐off procedure); BLINKING GREEN = battery in charge from external power supply unit; GREEN = battery fully charged and external power supply unit plugged in; ORANGE = battery in discharging progress mode. -
Page 19: Rear Panel
3.3 Rear Panel PMT SOCKET BASE S2580HE S2580HE Pin Code Pin Description FUNCTION MECHANICAL SPECS d1‐d10 dynodes 1‐10 Hawkeγe socket for Compliant with JEDEC anode PMT connection. B14‐38 PMT pin bases. i.c. internal connection grid kathode S2580HELB Pin Code Pin Description d1‐d8 dynodes 1‐8 anode... -
Page 20: Power Requirements
4 Power Requirements 4.1 External Power Supply Hawkeγe is provided with an external 12V‐45W power supply unit deputed to the battery recharge (see Fig. 4.1). Fig. 4.1: External power supply unit and relevant cable 4.2 Power Consumptions POWER Blue‐Tooth Ethernet WiFi CONSUMPTION 300 (typ.) ±... -
Page 21: Recharging Process
For a safe and correct use of the device, pay attention to the following re‐ minders: • It is recommended to fully charge Hawkeγe before using it for the first time. • The battery charge process starts when the device is connected to an ex‐ ternal power supply and powered on. -
Page 22: Getting Started
5 Getting Started 5.1 Hardware Setup Hawkeγe is able to power supply and manage the acquisition from scintillation detectors with PMT tube base compliant with the pin socket described in Tab. 3.8. Note: Hawkeγe provides positive power supply only. Check that the PMT is compliant with positive power supply and with the diagram of Tab. -
Page 23: How To Power On/Off Hawkeγe
The BATT LED works according to Tab. 3.7. 3. Choose the desired communication interface to link the Hawkeγe and control it through the dedi‐ cated software. CAEN makes available a software interfaces for Hawkeγe : the MC Analyzer software [RD1], to configure and acquire via PC. -
Page 24: How To Connect To Hawkeγe
5.3 How to Connect to Hawkeγe 5.3.1 Ethernet Connection to the PC 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from Hawkeγe to the PC. 2. Configure the Ethernet network of your PC. a. Open the path: Control Panel - Network and Internet - Network and Sharing Center as in Fig. -
Page 25: Fig. 5.4 Properties Window Of The Ethernet Network
c. Right click on the Ethernet icon and select ”Properties”, as in Fig. 5.4. Fig. 5.4: Properties window of the Ethernet network d. Click on ”Internet Protocol Version (TPC/IPv4)”, and select ”Properties”, as in Fig. 5.5. Fig. 5.5: Properties window of the ”Internet Protocol Version (TPC/IPv4)” UM9761 ‐... -
Page 26: Fig. 5.6 Properties Window Of The "Internet Protocol Version (Tpc/Ipv4)
e. Copy the following configuration on the ”Internet Protocol Version (TPC/IPv4) Properties” win‐ dow, as in Fig. 5.6. Fig. 5.6: Properties window of the ”Internet Protocol Version (TPC/IPv4)” 3. Connect Hawkeγe to the MC Analyzer software through Ethernet connection. Check Sec. 6.2.1 for more details. -
Page 27: Mini Usb Connection To The Pc
5.3.2 Mini USB Connection to the PC 1. Download from the Hawkeγe website the required USB driver according to you PC platform and install them. 2. Connect the mini USB cable from Hawkeγe to the PC and power on the device. 3. -
Page 28: Mc 2 Analyzer Software Interface
Microsoft website. Note: Check that the hardware is properly connected to the PC according to steps described in Sec. 5.3. CAEN provides the full installation package for the MC Analyzer software in a standalone version for Win‐... -
Page 29: Fig. 6.1 The Mc 2 Analyzer Installation Steps
Fig. 6.1: The MC Analyzer installation steps UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 30: Software Connection
6.2 Software Connection 1. Make sure to have configured the properly communication interface as described in Sec. 5.3. 2. Open the MC Analyzer software. 3. From the main panel of the MC Analyzer software GUI select: FILE ‐> Add Spectrum, or press the button 4. -
Page 31: Ethernet Connection
6.2.1 Ethernet Connection Note: Check that Hawkeγe is powered on, the Ethernet cable is connected, and the Network is configured according to Sec. 5.3.1. Select ”Type = Ethernet” on the ”Device Connection” window, and write the IP Address of Hawkeγe . By default, IP Address = 192.168.0.1. -
Page 32: Mini Usb Connection
6.2.2 Mini USB Connection USB link is managed by the software as an Ethernet virtual connection. Note: Check that Hawkeγe is powered ON, the mini USB cable is connected, and the driver is installed according to Sec. 5.3.2. Select ”Type = Ethernet” on the ”Device Connection” window, and write the ”IP Address = 192.168.255.254”. This is a fixed IP Address that cannot be changed. -
Page 33: Wi-Fi Connection
6.2.3 Wi-Fi Connection The Wi‐Fi network is managed by the software as an Ethernet virtual connection. Note: Check that Hawkeγe is powered ON, the Wi‐Fi dongle is connected, and the Wi‐Fi network is configured as described in Chap. 8. Select ”Type = Ethernet” on the ”Device Connection” window, and write the ”IP Address = 192.168.3.1”. Fig. -
Page 34: Select The Hawkeγe Channel
6.3 Select the Hawkeγe Channel Once connected, MC2 Analyzer will automatically select the Hawkeγe channel to enable the configuration and acquisition. Fig. 6.6: Add Spectrum window of MC Analyzer 6.4 Power ON the HV 1. Open the HV Channels window. 2. -
Page 35: Board Configuration
6.5 Board Configuration For a correct configuration of Hawkeγe , it is necessary to open the Signal Inspector window through the icon. Select the Hawkeγe channel to visualize the waveform. Fig. 6.7: Select Channel window of MC Analyzer For a complete description on how to configure the settings, refer to the MC Analyzer User Manual [RD1], particularly to Sect. -
Page 36: Fig. 6.9 Trigger Tab In The Acquisition Setup Window
2. From the Acquisition Setup window, configure the Trigger settings. The trigger fires when the RC‐CR2 trace crosses the zero. It is possible to visualize the Input and the RC‐CR2 traces. Change the RC‐CR2 Smoothing and the Input Rise Time to have the RC‐CR2 height as close as possible to the Input height. Also, increase the RC‐CR2 Smoothing factor to average the RC‐CR2 signal and reduce high frequency noise. -
Page 37: Fig. 6.10 Signal Inspector View Showing The Input And The Rc-Cr2 Traces
Fig. 6.10: Signal Inspector view showing the Input and the RC‐CR2 traces Fig. 6.11: Trigger tab in the Acquisition Setup window. Settings are chosen for faster signals UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 38: Fig. 6.12 Signal Inspector View Showing The Input And The Rc-Cr2 Traces In Case Of Faster Signals
Fig. 6.12: Signal Inspector view showing the Input and the RC‐CR2 traces in case of faster signals UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 39: Fig. 6.13 Energy Filter Tab In The Acquisition Setup Window
3. From the Acquisition Setup window configure the Energy Filter settings. The Input and the Trapezoid‐ Baseline traces ca be visualized. Modify Trap. Rise Time and Flat Top to increase the resolution. Note: Verify that the Peaking trace (which corresponds to the region where the energy is evaluated) is in the flat part of the Flat Top itself. -
Page 40: Spectrum Acquisition
6.6 Spectrum Acquisition Close the ”Signal Inspector” window and reset the histogram plot by means of the ”reset” button (click either on R or on ) under the ”Spectra List” window. The spectrum accumulation will appear in the main ”Histogram” window. In Fig. 6.15 it is shown a typical natural background acquisition with a NaI(Tl) detector. -
Page 41: Fig. 6.16 60 Co Spectrum Acquisition With A Labr 3 (Ce) Detector And Hawkeγe
Fig. 6.16: Co spectrum acquisition with a LaBr (Ce) detector and Hawkeγe UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 42: Roi Editor And Spectrum Calibration
6.7 ROI Editor and Spectrum Calibration From the ROI Editor window add a ROI by pressing the icon. Then left click on the spectrum window to select the left limit of the ROI and click again to select the right limit of the ROI. It is also possible to write the limits in the ”Range”... -
Page 43: Fig. 6.18 Calibration Window. Add Points For A Linear/Quadratic Calibration
Fig. 6.18: Calibration window. Add points for a linear/quadratic calibration Fig. 6.19: Calibrated Co spectrum in MC Analyzer software UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 44: Gain Stabilization Control
6.8 Gain Stabilization Control The Gain Stabilization feature allows the user to select a region of the spectrum with a known peak. Any local temperature change produces a shift of the peak position. When the control is enabled, the fine gain of Hawkeγe (i.e. -
Page 45: Data Saving
6.8.1 Data Saving Analyzer allows to configure the data to be saved on Hawkeγe as well as on the host PC. In the first case, the user must open the ”Acquisition Setup” menu, accessible from ”Tools ‐> Acquisition Setup”, then open the ”Board”... -
Page 46: Fig. 6.22 Energy Spectrum Output File Formats
It is possible to save data on the host PC in different ways: 1. Save the energy spectrum through the path: ”File ‐>Save”. Supported file formats are: .n42, .asc, txt. For the .txt file, there are several options, as shown in the figure below. Fig. -
Page 47: Hawkeγe Web Interface
7 Hawkeγe Web Interface Note: Check that Hawkeγe is powered on, the Ethernet cable is connected, and the Network is configured according to Sec. 5.3.1. Open the web browser and type the IP Address of Hawkeγe as web address. In the default case, the IP Address is 192.168.0.1. -
Page 48: Fig. 7.2 Main Page
Fig. 7.2: Main page Fig. 7.3: Side bar UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 49: File Browser
7.1 File Browser In the File Browser menu (see Fig. 7.4)it is possible to get the list of files saved into Hawkeγe . The histogram file is always saved when pressing Start acquisition from GammaTOUCH, while the list file has to be enabled by the ”Advanced Settings”... -
Page 50: Fig. 7.6 Delete Function
The Delete option cancels all the files grouped by the same Run Name (See Fig. 7.6). Fig. 7.6: Delete function In the File Browser, each row is associated to a specific run and contains a set of information directly visible or downloadable (if the icon is present) as shown in Fig. -
Page 51: Fig. 7.8 List+Gps Function
Fig. 7.8: List+GPS function Note: concerning List and List+GPS, if data are split into multiple files, they will be downloaded as a unique .zip file which is generated on the first download (see Fig. 7.9). Fig. 7.9: List+GPS function in case of data splitting to multiple files •... -
Page 52: Fig. 7.10 Statistics Function
• Statistics. Information about the run is displayed just by moving the mouse pointer over the icon (see Fig. 7.10). Fig. 7.10: Statistics function It is possible to save multiple runs at once by selecting the relevant rows. Choose which file to save and which format for the supported files from the check‐boxes on the bottom of the window. -
Page 53: Fig. 7.12 Row Selection In Saving Multiple Files: Step 2
Fig. 7.12: Row selection in saving multiple files: step 2 Fig. 7.13: Row selection in saving multiple files: step 3 UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 54: Fig. 7.14 Row Selection In Saving Multiple Files: Deleting File(S)
In order to delete one or more files, select the relevant rows and press Delete (see Fig. 7.14). Fig. 7.14: Row selection in saving multiple files: deleting file(s) UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 55: Network Settings
7.2 Network Settings In the Network Settings menu it is possible to get and modify the current IPv4 Address of Hawkeγe , to configure the LAN settings and Gateway, if required (see Fig. 7.15 and Fig. 7.16). If the IP Address is modified from the website interface, the network has to be configured again with the new settings. -
Page 56: Fig. 7.17 Network Settings Menu: Wi-Fi
In presence of Wi‐Fi connection, a dedicated tab is available for wireless settings (see Fig. 7.17). Fig. 7.17: Network settings menu: Wi‐Fi Note: In case of Wi‐Fi or ETHERNET configuration loss for whatever reason, it can be modified again only by accessing via mini‐USB link, which is managed as virtual ETHERNET with fixed configuration. -
Page 57: Firmware Upgrade
In the Firmware Upgrade menu (Fig. 7.18) it is possible to retrieve the current firmware revision and to upload a new firmware revision on Hawkeγe . Download the firmware file from CAEN web site, on the Hawkeγe product page. From the web interface use Choose File to point the file and press Upload to upgrade the firmware of Hawkeγe . -
Page 58: Wi-Fi Quick Guide
8 Wi‐Fi Quick Guide To connect to Hawkeγe through Wi‐Fi it is possible to proceed by enabling the Gammastream Access Point mode. 8.1 How to Configure Wi-Fi (Access Point Mode) 1. Connect to Hawkeγe Web Interface alternatively through: • Ethernet (192.168.0.1 default); •... -
Page 59: Fig. 8.2 Wi-Fi Configuration Of Hawkeγe As Access Point
Fig. 8.2: Wi‐Fi configuration of Hawkeγe as Access Point. UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... -
Page 60: How To Connect With Windows Os
8.2 How to Connect with Windows OS 8.2.1 Network configuration - Access Point mode Once the Hawkeγe is configured in Access Point mode its network will appear among the available wireless connections. UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1... - Page 61 Connect to Hawkeye_Wifi and enter the network security key according to the configuration set in the Hawkeγe Web Interface. Wait until the connection is established. UM9761 ‐ HawkEye User Manual rev. 1...
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Page 63: Technical Support
9 Technical Support To contact CAEN specialists for requests on the software, hardware, and board return and repair, it is nec‐ essary a MyCAEN+ account on www.caen.it: https://www.caen.it/support‐services/getting‐started‐with‐mycaen‐portal/ All the instructions for use the Support platform are in the document: A paper copy of the document is delivered with CAEN boards. - Page 64 UM9761 ‐ HawkEye ‐ Digital MCA Tube Base for Gamma‐Ray Spectroscopy rev. 1 ‐ June 20 th , 2024 00100/15:2580.MUTX/07 Copyright ©CAEN SpA. All rights reserved. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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