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Cooling: Thermoelectric (air) or circulating liquid (CoolCUBE
Gain: Software-selectable (high, medium, low)
Dimensions: See Appendix B.
Connectors:
EXT SYNC (MCX): 0 to +3.3 V logic level input to allow data acquisition to be
LOGIC OUT (MCX): 0 to +3.3 V logic level output for monitoring camera status.
Shutter (2-pin LEMO): Active if there is no internal shutter. Used for connecting to
USB 2.0 (USB B Female): Data link to computer via USB cable inserted at this
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synchronized with external events. Trigger edge can be positive- or negative-
going as set in software. Synchronization and Timing Modes are discussed in
Chapter 6. MCX-to-BNC adapter cable supplied with system.
Logic output is software-selectable as NOT SCAN, SHUTTER, NOT READY,
LOGIC 0, or LOGIC 1. Logic Out Control is discussed in Chapter 6. MCX-to-
BNC adapter cable supplied with system.
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NOT SCAN {Not Reading Out}: Logic low when CCD is being read;
otherwise high.
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SHUTTER {Shutter Open}: The output precisely brackets shutter-open
time (exclusive of shutter compensation) and can be used to control an
external shutter or to inhibit a pulser or timing generator.
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NOT READY {Busy}: The output changes state on completion of the array
cleaning cycles that precede the first exposure. Initially high, it goes low to
mark the beginning of the first exposure. In free run operation, it remains low
until the system in halted. If a specific number of frames have been
programmed, it remains low until all have been taken, then returns high.
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LOGIC 0 {Always Low) and LOGIC 1 {Always High}: Logic low and
logic high, respectively.
an external shutter. Customer must supply shutter cable.
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UNIBLITZ VS25: 25 mm shutter is supported for small array cameras
(PIXIS-XB:400 and PIXIS-XB:1024).
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UNIBLITZ CS45: 45 mm shutter is supported for large array cameras
(PIXIS-XB:1300 and 2048).
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The following X-ray shutters are ONLY supported for large array
cameras (PIXIS-XB:1300 and PIXIS-XB:2048): UNIBLITZ XRS6
(6 mm), XRS14 (14 mm) and XRS25 (25 mm).
Pin 1: + VDC
Pin 2: Ground
For the latest information on UNIBLITZ shutters by Vincent Associates, visit
www.uniblitz.com.
connector. Cable length of 5 meters is standard. Other lengths may be available.
Contact Customer Support for more information. USB A/B cable supplied with
system.
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