Chapter 1 Introduction; Pixis-Xb; Advanced Design; Grounding And Safety - Princeton PIXIS-XB System User Manual

Introduction

PIXIS-XB

Thank you for purchasing a PIXIS-XB camera system
from Princeton Instruments. For over three decades
Princeton Instruments has been the legendary name behind
the most revolutionary spectroscopy and imaging products
for cutting edge research.
Among the many state of the art features are its integrated
controller, deep thermoelectric air-cooling, and compact
design. Currently the platform supports several imaging and spectroscopy CCDs. Please
visit www.princetoninstruments.com

Advanced Design

PIXIS-XB systems are designed specifically for applications like X-ray photon
correlation spectroscopy (XPCS), X-ray intensity fluctuation spectroscopy (XIFS), X-ray
diffraction, X-ray lithography, and X-ray spectroscopy. These cameras use deep-
depletion CCDs for direct detection of X-rays between < 3 keV and 20 keV. A thin
beryllium window in front vacuum seals the unit for deep cooling, protects the CCD, and
reduces background by filtering low-energy X-rays. The thermoelectrically-cooled option
delivers maintenance-free operation. The software-selectable gains, output amplifiers,
and readout speeds offer users highly flexible configuration capabilities to optimize
system performance. USB 2.0 electronics provide the plug-and-play interface with the host
computer.
To utilize the full potential of the PIXIS-XB camera system, please read the manual
completely.

Grounding and Safety

Before turning on the power supply (air-cooled system or liquid-cooled system with a
CoolCUBE
connected to the ground connector of the wall outlet. The wall outlet must have a third
prong, or must be properly connected to an adapter that complies with these safety
requirements.
WARNING!
If the equipment is damaged, the protective grounding could be disconnected. Do not use
damaged equipment until its safety has been verified by authorized personnel.
Disconnecting the protective earth terminal, inside or outside the apparatus, or any
tampering with its operation is also prohibited.
Inspect the supplied power cord. If it is not compatible with the power socket, replace the
cord with one that has suitable connectors on both ends.
circulator), the ground prong of the power cord plug must be properly
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for the current list of supported CCDs.
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