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FAST ComTec MPA4 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
FAST ComTec MPA4 User Manual (112 pages)
8(4) Channel Multiparameter Data Acquisition System
Brand:
FAST ComTec
| Category:
Data Loggers
| Size: 6.73 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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1 Introduction
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Fig. 1.1: MPA4 Unit
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2 Installation Procedure
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Hard- and Software Requirements
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Driver Installation
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Fig. 2.1: Device Manager
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Fig. 2.2: Driver Installation
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Fig. 2.3: Choosing the Right Folder
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Fig. 2.4: Device Manager after Successfull Driver Installation
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Software Installation
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Hardware Installation
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Fig. 2.5: MPA4 Rear Panel
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Getting Started
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Getting Started with a Basic SINGLE Measurement
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Fig. 2.6: MPA4 / MPANT Startup Screen
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Fig. 2.7: MPA4 Settings and 'Coincidence Definition' Dialogs
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Fig. 2.8: Set ADC Range to 1K Range
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Fig. 2.9: START a SINGLE Measurement with One ADC
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Getting Started with a Basic COINCIDENCE Measurement
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Fig. 2.10: Spectrum of a Basic SINGLE Measurement
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Fig. 2.11: Setup Two Adcs for a COINCIDENCE Measurement
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Fig. 2.12: Setup ADC Range and Coincidence Resolving Time
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Fig. 2.13: Add a Two-Dimensional Spectrum
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Fig. 2.14: New Spectrum Defined
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Fig. 2.15: Two Single and One Multiparameter Spectra Display
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Basic Usage of the Realtimeclock Option
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Fig. 2.16: Basic RTC Experiment
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Fig. 2.17: ADC Coincidence Definition for RTC Experiment
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Fig. 2.18: Auxiliary Connectors for RTC Experiment
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Fig. 2.19: RTC Spectrum Definition
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Fig. 2.20: Basic Time Spectra of a Single ADC
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Installing more than One MPA4(T) Modules
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Fig. 2.21: Editing MPA4.INI
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Fig. 2.22: Testing and Identifying Three MPA4 Modules
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Models and Upgrade Options
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3 Hardware Description
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Overview
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Fig. 3.1: MPA4 Front Panel
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General Functionality
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GO'-Line
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Fig. 3.2: Thermal Picture of the Metal Case
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FEATURE (Multi-) I/O Connector
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100Mhz Counters
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Fig. 3.3: Schematic of FEATURE I/O Connector
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Fig. 3.4: Connector Assignment for the 100Mhz Counters
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Time Base / Reference Clock
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Fig. 3.5: 100Mhz Counters Control Logic
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Multiparameter Section
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ADC Port Connectors
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Fig. 3.6: Simplified ADC Port Timing
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Auxiliary / Reject I/O Connectors
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Fig. 3.7: ADC Port Connectors' Pin Assignment
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ADC GATE Inputs
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48Bit Realtime Clock
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Fig. 3.8: AUX / REJECT I/O Logic
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Fig. 3.9: ADC GATE Input Connector
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4 Functional Description
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Introduction
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MPA Modes of Operation
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SINGLE Mode
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COINCIDENCE Mode
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FIFO Concept
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Fig. 4.1: Coincidence Processing and Timing
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Fig. 4.2: FIFO Concept
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5 Software Description
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Server Functions
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Initialization Files
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Fig. 5.1: MPA4 Server Window
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Fig. 5.2: Mpa4.Ini File
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Action Menu
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File Menu
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Fig. 5.3: Data Operations Dialog for MPA Data (Left) and Selected Spectra (Right)
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Fig. 5.4: Replay Settings Dialog
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Fig. 5.5: about MPA4 Dialog Box
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Setting Dialogs
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Fig. 5.6: Settings Overview
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Fig. 5.7: Inspect MPA4 Dialog
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ADC Settings Dialog
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Fig. 5.8: ADC Settings and Presets Dialog Box, Right: with Expanded Ports Enabled
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Coincidence Definition Dialog
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Fig. 5.9: Coincidence Definition Dialog Box
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Auxiliary Connectors Dialog
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Fig. 5.10: Auxiliary Connectors Dialog Box
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Scaler Settings Dialog
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Fig. 5.11: Scaler Settings Dialog Box
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System Definition Dialog
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Fig. 5.12: Left: MPA4-Scaler Status Utility, Right: as Ratemeter
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Fig. 5.13: System Definition Dialog Box
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Fig. 5.14: System Definition Dialog Box, Three MPA4(T) Modules
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5.1.10. Dual-Parameter and Calculated Spectra Dialog
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Fig. 5.15: Remote Control Dialog
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Fig. 5.16: Dualparameter and Calculated Spectra Dialog Box
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Fig. 5.17: Multi Display Setting
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Fig. 5.18: Multi Time Display Setting
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Fig. 5.19: Calculated Spectrum Setting
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Fig. 5.20: Sum of Counts Dialog
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Fig. 5.21: Sum of Counts Spectra before and after Calibration
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Fig. 5.22: Conditions
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Fig. 5.23: ROI Conditions Dialog
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Fig. 5.24: Combine Conditions Dialog
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Fig. 5.25: Test Acquisition with Calculated Spectra
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5.1.11. Dual-Parameter Spectra with a Scaler Parameter
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Fig. 5.26: Creating a Dualparameter Scaler Spectrum
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5.1.12. File Formats
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Control Language
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Controlling the MPA4 Windows Server Via DDE
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Open Conversation
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DDE Execute
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DDE Request
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Close Conversation
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DDE Conversation with GRAMS/386
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Controlling the MPA4 Windows Server Via DLL
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6 MPANT Software
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Fig. 6.1: MPANT Main Window
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File Menu
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Fig. 6.2: MPANT Map and Isometric Display
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Fig. 6.3: File New Display Dialog Box
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Window Menu
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Fig. 6.4: Print Dialog Box
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Region Menu
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Fig. 6.5: Slice and Rectangular ROI Editing Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.6: Polygonal ROI Editing Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.7: Single Gaussian Peak Fit
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Options Menu
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Fig. 6.8: Log File Options for the Single Gaussian Peak Fit
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Fig. 6.9: Colors Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.10: Color Palette Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.11: Single View Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.12: Custom-Transformed Spectra Dialog
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Fig. 6.13: MAP View Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.14: Isometric View Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.15: Axis Parameter Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.16: Scale Parameters Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.17: Calibration Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.18: Comments Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.19: Settings Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.20: Data Operations Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.21: System Definition Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.22: Spectra Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.23: Slice Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.24: Replay Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.25: Tool Bar Dialog Box
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Fig. 6.26: Function Keys Dialog Box
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Action Menu
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7 Programming and Software Options
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8 Appendix
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Performance Characteristics
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MPA General
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Time Base
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Specifications
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
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Recommended Operating Conditions
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Signal Connectors
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Diagrams
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SYNC_2 Output
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Fig. 8.1: SYNC_2 Output Signals: Rise Time, Fall Time
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Fig. 8.2: SYNC_2 10 Mhz Clock Output Signal
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Fig. 8.3: SYNC_2 100 Mhz Clock Output Signal
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ADC Port DRDY / DACC Handshake
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Fig. 8.4: ADC Port Handshake
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Fig. 8.5: ADC Port Handshake with 2 Simultanously Firing Adc's
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ADC GATE Setup and Hold Time
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Fig. 8.6 : Handshake with 2 Adc's at a Rate of 1Mhz each
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Fig. 8.7: ADC GATE Setup Time
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Fig. 8.8: ADC GATE Hold Time
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Power Requirements
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Metal Case
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Accessories
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Fig. 8.9: Counter Cable
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Trouble Shooting
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Personal Notes
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