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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Micromax System User Manual Version 5.A
10
Chapter 1 Introduction
11
Introduction
11
Micromax System Components
11
Overview
11
Figure 1. Micromax Cameras and Controller
11
Camera
12
Controller
13
Applications
13
Computer Requirements
13
About this Manual
14
Manual Organization
14
Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual
15
Environmental Conditions
15
Grounding and Safety
16
Precautions
16
Repairs
16
Cleaning
17
Camera and Controller
17
Optical Surfaces
17
Roper Scientific Customer Service
17
Chapter 2 Installation Overview
19
Figure 2. Standard System Diagram
20
Figure 3. 5 Mhz System Diagram
20
Chapter 3 System Setup
21
Unpacking the System
21
Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory
21
Power Requirements
22
Verifying Controller Voltage Setting
22
Figure 4. Controller Power Input Module
22
Mounting the Camera
23
General
23
Mounting the Lens
23
Mounting to a Microscope
24
Figure 5. Bottom Clamps
26
Table 1. Bottom Clamps for Different Microscopes
26
Mounting to a Spectrometer
27
Figure 6. Bottom Clamp Secured to Relay Lens
27
Installing the Application Software
28
Installing the Interface Card
28
Figure 7. Winview Installation: Interface Card Driver Selection
28
Installing the PCI Card Driver
29
Table 2. PCI Driver File Locations
29
Selecting the Shutter Setting
30
Connecting the TAXI ® (Controller-Computer) Cable
30
Figure 8. Shutter Setting for 25Mm Internal Shutter
30
Table 3. ST-133A Shutter Setting Selection
30
Connecting the Detector-Controller Cable or the Camera Power/Camera Signal Cables
31
Chapter 4 Operation
33
Introduction
33
EMF and Xenon or Hg Arc Lamps
33
Vacuum
33
Cooling
33
Setting the Temperature
34
Temperature Stabilization
34
Baseline Signal
34
Imaging Field of View
35
RS-170 or CCIR Video
35
Figure 9. Imaging Field of View
35
Figure 10. Monitor Display of CCD Image Center Area
36
First Light (Imaging)
37
Figure 11. Standard System Connection Diagram
37
Assumptions
38
Cabling
38
Figure 12. 5 Mhz System Diagram
38
Getting Started
39
Setting the Parameters
39
Focusing
40
Acquiring Data
42
First Light (Spectroscopy)
42
Figure 13. F-Mount Focus Adjustment
42
Assumptions
43
Cabling
43
Getting Started
43
Setting the Parameters
43
Focusing
44
Acquiring Data
46
Chapter 5 Timing Modes
47
Full Speed or Safe Mode
47
Table 4. Camera Timing Modes
47
Standard Timing Modes
48
Free Run
48
Figure 14. Chart of Full Speed (Synchronous) and Safe (Asynchronous)
49
External Sync
50
Figure 15. Free Run Timing Chart (Part of the Chart in Figure 14)
50
Figure 16. Free Run Timing Diagram
50
Figure 17. Chart Showing Two External Sync Timing Options
51
Figure 18. External Sync Timing Diagram
51
External Sync with Continuous Cleans
52
Figure 19. Continuous Cleans Flowchart
52
Frame Transfer Operation
53
Figure 20. Continuous Cleans Timing Diagram
53
Figure 21. Frame Transfer Where T W1 + T Exp + T C < T R
54
Interline Operation
55
Operating Modes
55
Figure 22. Frame Transfer Where T W1 + T Exp + T C > T R
55
Figure 23. Frame Transfer Where Pulse Arrives after Readout
55
Timing Options in Overlapped Readout Mode
56
Figure 24. Overlapped Mode Where T W1 + T Exp + T C < T R
57
Figure 25. Overlapped Mode Where T Exp
57
Figure 26. Overlapped Mode Where Pulse Arrives after Readout
58
Chapter 6 Exposure and Readout
59
Exposure
59
Figure 27. Block Diagram of Light Path in System
59
Exposure with a Mechanical Shutter
60
Exposure with an Interline Array
60
Continuous Exposure (no Shuttering)
61
Exposure with an Image Intensifier
61
Figure 28. CCD Exposure with Shutter Compensation
61
Dark Charge
62
Saturation
62
Array Readout
63
Full Frame
63
Figure 29. Full Frame at Full Resolution
63
Exp
63
Table 5. Approximate Readout Time for the Full-Frame CCD Array
64
Frame Transfer
65
Figure 30. Frame Transfer Readout
65
Table 6. Approximate Readout Time for the Frame-Transfer CCD Array
65
Interline
66
Figure 31. Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout
67
Figure 32. Non-Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout
68
Binning
69
Table 7. Approximate Readout Time for the Interline CCD Arrays
69
Table 8. Readout Rates for PI 1300 × 1030 Array at 1 Mhz
69
Figure 33. 2 × 2 Binning for Full Frame CCD
70
Figure 34. 2 × 2 Binning for Interline CCD
71
Digitization
72
Dual A/D Converters
72
Table 9. Well Capacity for some CCD Arrays
72
Chapter 7 Micromax DIF Camera (Double Image Feature)
75
Introduction
75
Timing Modes
76
Free Run
76
Figure 35. Free Run Mode Timing Diagram
77
Figure 36. Setup Using to Trigger an Event
77
Figure 37. Timing for Experiment Setup Shown in Figure 36
77
IEC (Internal Exposure Control)
78
Figure 38. Timing Diagram for Typical IEC Measurement
79
Figure 39. Setup for IEC Experiment with Two Lasers
79
Figure 40. Timing Diagram for IEC Experiment with Two Lasers
79
EEC (External Exposure Control)
80
Figure 41. Another Hardware Setup for an IEC Measurement
80
ESABI (Electronic Shutter Active between Images)
81
Figure 42. EEC Timing Example with Exposure Time in Software Set to T
81
Tips and Tricks
82
Lab Illumination
82
Background Subtraction
82
Figure 43. ESABI Timing Example: Image Exposure Time = T
82
Exp Set in Software
82
Flatfield Correction
83
Mask Bleed-Through Correction
83
Chapter 8 TTL Control
85
Introduction
85
TTL in
85
Buffered Vs. Latched Inputs
86
TTL out
86
TTL Diagnostics Screen
87
Hardware Interface
87
Figure 44. TTL In/Out Connector
87
Table 11. TTL In/Out Connector Pinout
87
Example
88
Chapter 9 System Component Descriptions
89
Micromax Camera
89
ST-133A Controller
92
Figure 45. Controller Front Panel
92
Figure 46. ST-133A Rear Panel
93
Table 12. ST-133A Shutter Drive Selection
95
Cables
96
Figure 47. and SHUTTER MONITOR Signals
96
Interface Card
97
Application Software
97
User Manuals
97
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
99
Introduction
99
Shutter
99
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes
100
Changing the ST-133A's Line Voltage and Fuses
100
Figure 48. Power Input Module
100
Figure 49. Fuse Holder
100
Controller Is Not Responding
101
Cooling Troubleshooting
101
Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained
101
Detector Loses Temperature Lock
102
Gradual Deterioration of Cooling Capability
102
Detector Stops Working
102
Error Occurs at Computer Powerup
103
Removing/Installing a Plug-In Module
105
Figure 50. Module Installation
105
Shutter Malfunctions
106
Appendix A Specifications
107
CCD Arrays
107
Spectral Range
107
Types
107
Temperature Control
108
Cooling
108
Mounting
108
Shutters
108
Inputs
109
Outputs
109
Programmable Interface
109
A/D Converter
109
Computer Requirements
109
Miscellaneous
110
Appendix B Outline Drawings
111
Figure 51. ST-133A Controller Dimensions
111
Figure 52. Rectangular Camera Head: C-Mount
112
Figure 53. Rectangular Camera Head: F-Mount
113
Figure 54. Rectangular Camera Head: Spectroscopy Mount with Shutter
114
Figure 55. Rectangular Camera Head: Spectroscopy Mount Without Shutter
115
Figure 56. 1 Mhz and 100Khz/1Mhz Round Head Camera: C-Mount Adapter and Shutter
116
Figure 57. 5 Mhz Round Head Camera: C-Mount Adapter
117
Figure 58. 1 Mhz Round Head Camera: F-Mount Adapter
118
Appendix C Kinetics Mode
119
Introduction
119
Figure 59. Kinetics Readout
119
Kinetic Timing Modes
120
Free Run
120
Figure 60. Hardware Setup Dialog Box
120
Figure 61. Experiment Setup Dialog Box
120
Single Trigger
121
Multiple Trigger
121
Figure 62. Free Run Timing Diagram
121
Figure 63. Single Trigger Timing Diagram
121
Figure 64. Multiple Trigger Timing Diagram
122
Appendix D Virtual Chip Mode
123
Introduction
123
Figure 65. Virtual Chip Functional Diagram
123
Virtual Chip Setup
124
Introduction
124
Equipment
124
Software
124
Table 15. Micromax:512Bft: Virtual Chip Size, Exposure Time, and Frames Per Second
124
Assumptions
125
System Connection Diagram
125
Procedure
125
Figure 66. System Diagram
125
Experimental Timing
128
Virtual Chip Dialog Box
128
Figure 67. Virtual Chip Dialog Box
128
Tips
129
Appendix E Repumping the Vacuum
131
Introduction
131
Requirements
131
Vacuum Pumpdown Procedure
132
Figure 68. Vacuum Connector Required for Pumping
132
Figure 69. Removing the Back Panel
132
Figure 70. Attaching the Vacuum Connector
133
Figure 71. Opening the Camera to the Vacuum System
133
Appendix F Spectrometer Adapters
135
Chromex 250 IS (NTE with or Without Shutter)
136
ISA HR 320 (NTE with or Without Shutter)
137
ISA HR 640 (NTE with or Without Shutter)
138
JY TRIAX Family (NTE Without Shutter)
139
SPEX 270M (NTE with or Without Shutter)
140
SPEX 500M (NTE with or Without Shutter)
141
SPEX Triplemate (NTE with or Without Shutter)
142
Declarations of Conformity
143
Mhz Round Head (RTE) Systems
144
Declaration of Conformity
144
Mhz Round Head (RTE) Systems
145
Mhz Rectangular Head (NTE) Systems
146
Warranty & Service
147
Limited Warranty: Roper Scientific Analytical Instrumentation
147
Basic Limited One (1) Year Warranty
147
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products
147
Normal Wear Item Disclaimer
147
Versarray (XP) Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty
148
Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 24 Month Warranty
148
Vacuum Integrity Limited 24 Month Warranty
148
Image Intensifier Detector Limited One Year Warranty
148
X-Ray Detector Limited One Year Warranty
148
Software Limited Warranty
148
Owner's Manual and Troubleshooting
149
Your Responsibility
149
Contact Information
150
Index
151
Troubleshooting
163
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction
9
Introduction
9
Micromax System Components
9
Overview
9
Camera
9
Figure 1. Micromax Cameras and Controller
9
Controller
10
Applications
11
Computer Requirements
11
About this Manual
12
Manual Organization
12
Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual
13
Environmental Conditions
13
Grounding and Safety
13
Precautions
14
Repairs
14
Cleaning
14
Camera and Controller
14
Optical Surfaces
14
Roper Scientific Customer Service
14
Chapter 2 Installation Overview
15
Figure 2. Standard System Diagram
16
Figure 3. 5 Mhz System Diagram
16
Chapter 3 System Setup
17
Unpacking the System
17
Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory
17
Power Requirements
18
Verifying Controller Voltage Setting
18
Figure 4. Controller Power Input Module
18
Mounting the Camera
19
General
19
Mounting the Lens
19
Mounting to a Microscope
20
Figure 5. Bottom Clamps
22
Table 1. Bottom Clamps for Different Microscopes
22
Figure 6. Bottom Clamp Secured to Relay Lens
23
Installing the Application Software
24
Drivers
24
Installing the Interface Card
24
Figure 7. Winview Installation: Interface Card Driver Selection
24
Connecting the TAXI (Controller-Computer) Cable
25
Connecting the Detector-Controller Cable or the Camera Power/Camera Signal Cables
25
Chapter 4 Operation
27
Introduction
27
EMF and Xenon or Hg Arc Lamps
27
Vacuum
27
Cooling
27
Setting the Temperature
28
Temperature Stabilization
28
Baseline Signal
28
Imaging Field of View
29
RS-170 or CCIR Video
29
Figure 8. Imaging Field of View
29
Figure 9. Monitor Display of CCD Image Center Area
30
First Light
31
Figure 10. Standard System Connection Diagram
31
Cabling
32
Figure 11. 5 Mhz System Diagram
32
Getting Started
33
Setting the Parameters
33
Shutter
33
Focusing
34
Acquiring Data
36
Summary
36
Figure 12. F-Mount Focus Adjustment
36
Chapter 5 Timing Modes
37
Full Speed or Safe Mode
37
Table 2. Camera Timing Modes
37
Standard Timing Modes
38
Free Run
38
Figure 13. Chart of Full Speed (Synchronous) and Safe (Asynchronous)
39
External Sync
40
Figure 14. Free Run Timing Chart (Part of the Chart in Figure 13)
40
Figure 15. Free Run Timing Diagram
40
Figure 16. Chart Showing Two External Sync Timing Options
41
Figure 17. External Sync Timing Diagram
41
External Sync with Continuous Cleans
42
Figure 18. Continuous Cleans Flowchart
42
Frame Transfer Operation
43
Figure 19. Continuous Cleans Timing Diagram
43
Figure 20. Frame Transfer Where T W1 + T Exp + T C < T R
44
Interline Operation
45
Operating Modes
45
Figure 21. Frame Transfer Where T W1 + T Exp + T C > T R
45
Figure 22. Frame Transfer Where Pulse Arrives after Readout
45
Timing Options in Overlapped Readout Mode
46
Figure 23. Overlapped Mode Where T W1 + T Exp + T C < T R
47
Figure 24. Overlapped Mode Where T W1 + T Exp + T C > T R
47
Figure 25. Overlapped Mode Where Pulse Arrives after Readout
48
Chapter 6 Exposure and Readout
49
Exposure
49
Figure 26. Block Diagram of Light Path in System
49
Exposure with a Mechanical Shutter
50
Exposure with an Interline Array
50
Continuous Exposure (no Shuttering)
51
Exposure with an Image Intensifier
51
Figure 27. CCD Exposure with Shutter Compensation
51
Dark Charge
52
Saturation
52
Array Readout
53
Full Frame
53
Figure 28. Full Frame at Full Resolution
53
Table 3. Approximate Readout Time for the Full-Frame CCD Array
54
Frame Transfer
55
Figure 29. Frame Transfer Readout
55
Table 4. Approximate Readout Time for the Frame-Transfer CCD Array
55
Interline
56
Figure 30. Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout
57
Figure 31. Non-Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout
58
Binning
59
Table 5. Approximate Readout Time for the Interline CCD Arrays
59
Table 6. Readout Rates for PI 1300 × 1030 Array at 1 Mhz
59
Figure 32. 2 × 2 Binning for Full Frame CCD
60
Figure 33. 2 × 2 Binning for Interline CCD
61
Digitization
62
Dual A/D Converters
62
Table 7. Well Capacity for some CCD Arrays
62
Chapter 7 Micromax DIF Camera (Double Image Feature)
65
Introduction
65
Timing Modes
66
Free Run
66
Figure 34. Free Run Mode Timing Diagram
67
Figure 35. Setup Using READY to Trigger an Event
67
Figure 36. Timing for Experiment Setup Shown in Figure 35
67
IEC (Internal Exposure Control)
68
Figure 37. Timing Diagram for Typical IEC Measurement
69
Figure 38. Setup for IEC Experiment with Two Lasers
69
Figure 39. Timing Diagram for IEC Experiment with Two Lasers
69
EEC (External Exposure Control)
70
Figure 40. Another Hardware Setup for an IEC Measurement
70
ESABI (Electronic Shutter Active between Images)
71
Figure 41. EEC Timing Example with Exposure Time in Software Set to T
71
Tips and Tricks
72
Lab Illumination
72
Background Subtraction
72
Figure 42. ESABI Timing Example: Image Exposure Time = T
72
Exp Set in Software
72
Flatfield Correction
73
Mask Bleed-Through Correction
73
Chapter 8 TTL Control
75
Introduction
75
TTL in
75
Buffered Vs. Latched Inputs
76
TTL out
76
Table 8. Bit Values with Decimal Equivalents: 1 = High, 0 = Low
76
TTL Diagnostics Screen
77
Hardware Interface
77
Figure 43. TTL IN/OUT Connector
77
Table 9. TTL IN/OUT Connector Pinout
77
Example
78
Chapter 9 System Component Descriptions
79
Micromax Camera
79
ST-133 Controller
82
Figure 44. Controller Front Panel
82
Figure 45. ST-133 Rear Panel
83
Table 10. ST-133 Shutter Drive Selection
85
Cables
86
Interface Card
86
Figure 46. SCAN and SHUTTER MONITOR Signals
86
Application Software
87
User Manuals
87
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
89
Introduction
89
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes
89
Changing the ST-133'S Line Voltage and Fuses
89
Controller Is Not Responding
90
Figure 47. Power Input Module
90
Figure 48. Fuse Holder
90
Cooling Troubleshooting
91
Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained
91
Detector Loses Temperature Lock
91
Gradual Deterioration of Cooling Capability
91
Detector Stops Working
92
Error Occurs at Computer Powerup
92
Table 11. I/O Address & Interrupt Assignments before Installing Serial Card
93
Table 12. I/O Address & Interrupt Assignments after Installing Serial Card
93
Removing/Installing a Plug-In Module
95
Figure 49. Module Installation
95
Shutter Malfunctions
96
Appendix A Specifications
97
CCD Arrays
97
Spectral Range
97
Types
97
Temperature Control
97
Cooling
98
Mounting
98
Shutters
98
Inputs
99
Outputs
99
Programmable Interface
99
A/D Converter
99
Computer Requirements
99
Miscellaneous
100
Appendix B Outline Drawings
101
Figure 50. Controller Dimensions
101
Figure 51. Rectangular Camera Head: C-Mount
102
Figure 52. Rectangular Camera Head: F-Mount
103
Figure 53. 1 Mhz and 100Khz/1Mhz Round Head Camera: C-Mount Adapter and Shutter
104
Figure 54. 5 Mhz Round Head Camera: C-Mount Adapter
105
Figure 55. 1 Mhz Round Head Camera: F-Mount Adapter
106
Appendix C Kinetics Mode
107
Introduction
107
Figure 56. Kinetics Readout
107
Kinetic Timing Modes
108
Free Run
108
Figure 57. Hardware Setup Dialog Box
108
Figure 58. Experiment Setup Dialog Box
108
Single Trigger
109
Multiple Trigger
109
Figure 59. Free Run Timing Diagram
109
Figure 60. Single Trigger Timing Diagram
109
Figure 61. Multiple Trigger Timing Diagram
110
Appendix D Virtual Chip Mode
111
Introduction
111
Figure 62. Virtual Chip Functional Diagram
111
Virtual Chip Setup
112
Introduction
112
Equipment
112
Software
112
Table 13. Micromax:512Bft: Virtual Chip Size, Exposure Time, and Frames Per Second
112
Assumptions
113
System Connection Diagram
113
Procedure
113
Figure 63. System Diagram
113
Experimental Timing
116
Virtual Chip Dialog Box
116
Figure 64. Virtual Chip Dialog Box
116
Tips
117
Appendix E Repumping the Vacuum
119
Introduction
119
Requirements
119
Vacuum Pumpdown Procedure
120
Figure 65. Vacuum Connector Required for Pumping
120
Figure 66. Removing the Back Panel
120
Figure 67. Attaching the Vacuum Connector
121
Figure 68. Opening the Camera to the Vacuum System
121
Warranty & Service
123
Limited Warranty: Roper Scientific Analytical Instrumentation
123
Limited One (1) Year Warranty
123
Sealed Chamber Integrity Warranty
123
Vacuum Integrity Warranty
123
Image Intensifier Detector Warranty
123
X-Ray Detector Warranty
124
Software Warranty
124
Owner's Manual and Troubleshooting
124
Your Responsibility
124
Contact Information
125
Index
127
Princeton Instruments MICROMAX SYSTEM User Manual (168 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction
9
Introduction
9
Micromax System Components
9
Figure 1. Micromax Cameras and Controller
9
About this Manual
12
Environmental Conditions
13
Grounding and Safety
13
Precautions
14
Repairs
14
Cleaning
14
Princeton Instruments Customer Service
15
Chapter 2 Installation Overview
17
Figure 2. Standard System Diagram
18
Chapter 3 System Setup
19
Unpacking the System
19
Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory
19
System Requirements
20
Verifying Controller Voltage Setting
21
Figure 3. Controller Power Input Module
21
Installing the Application Software
22
Setting up a PCI Interface
22
Figure 4. Winview Installation: Interface Card Driver Selection
22
Table 1. PCI Driver Files and Locations
23
Setting up a USB 2.0 Interface
24
Figure 5. Rsconfig Dialog Box
26
Mounting the Camera
27
Figure 6. Hardware Wizard: PVCAM Dialog Box
27
Table 3. Bottom Clamps for Different Microscopes
30
Figure 7. Bottom Clamps
31
Figure 8. Bottom Clamp Secured to Relay Lens
31
Selecting the Shutter Setting
32
Connecting the Interface (Controller-Computer) Cable
33
Figure 9. Shutter Setting for 25Mm Internal Shutter
33
Connecting the Detector-Controller Cable
34
Chapter 4 Operation
35
Introduction
35
EMF and Xenon or Hg Arc Lamps
35
Vacuum
35
Cooling
35
Baseline Signal
36
Figure 10. Winspec/32 Detector Temperature Dialog Box
36
Analog Gain Control
37
Imaging Field of View
38
RS-170 or CCIR Video
38
Figure 11. Imaging Field of View
38
Figure 12. Monitor Display of CCD Image Center Area
39
USB 2.0 and System On/Off Sequences
40
First Light (Imaging)
40
Figure 13. Standard System Connection Diagram
41
First Light (Spectroscopy)
45
Figure 14. F-Mount Focus Adjustment
45
Getting Started
46
Setting the Parameters
46
Chapter 5 Timing Modes
51
Fast and Safe Speed Modes
51
Standard Timing Modes
52
Figure 15. Chart of Safe and Fast Mode Operation
53
Figure 16. Free Run Timing Chart (Part of the Chart in Figure 15)
54
Figure 17. Free Run Timing Diagram
54
Figure 19. External Sync Timing Diagram (- Edge Trigger)
55
Figure 20. Continuous Cleans Flowchart
56
Frame Transfer Operation
57
Figure 21. Continuous Cleans Timing Diagram
57
Figure 22. Frame Transfer Where T W1 + T Exp + T C < T R
58
Interline Operation
59
Figure 23. Frame Transfer Where T W1 + T Exp + T C > T R
59
Figure 24. Frame Transfer Where Pulse Arrives after Readout
59
Figure 25. Overlapped Mode Where T W1 + T Exp + T C < T R
61
Figure 27. Overlapped Mode Where Pulse Arrives after Readout
61
Chapter 6 Exposure and Readout
63
Exposure
63
Figure 28. Block Diagram of Light Path in System
63
Figure 29. CCD Exposure with Shutter Compensation
64
Array Readout
67
Figure 30. Full Frame at Full Resolution
67
Table 6. Approximate Readout Time for the Full-Frame CCD Array
68
Figure 31. Frame Transfer Readout
69
Figure 32. Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout
71
Figure 33. Non-Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout
72
Table 8. Approximate Readout Time for the Interline CCD Arrays
73
Figure 34. 2 × 2 Binning for Full Frame CCD
74
Figure 35. 2 × 2 Binning for Interline CCD
75
Digitization
76
Chapter 7 Micromax DIF Camera (Double Image Feature)
77
Introduction
77
Timing Modes
78
Figure 36. Free Run Mode Timing Diagram
79
Figure 37. Setup Using to Trigger an Event
79
Figure 38. Timing for Experiment Setup Shown in Figure 37
79
Figure 39. Timing Diagram for Typical IEC Measurement
81
Figure 40. Setup for IEC Experiment with Two Lasers
81
Figure 41. Timing Diagram for IEC Experiment with Two Lasers
81
Figure 42. Another Hardware Setup for an IEC Measurement
82
Figure 43. EEC Timing Example with Exposure Time in Software Set to T Exp
83
Tips and Tricks
84
Figure 44. ESABI Timing Example: Image Exposure Time = T Exp Set in Software
84
Chapter 8 TTL Control
87
Introduction
87
TTL in
87
Buffered Vs. Latched Inputs
88
TTL out
88
TTL Diagnostics Screen
89
Hardware Interface
89
Figure 45. TTL In/Out Connector
89
Table 12. TTL In/Out Connector Pinout
89
Chapter 9 System Component Descriptions
91
Micromax Camera
91
ST-133 Controller
94
Figure 46. Controller Front Panel
94
Figure 47. ST-133 Rear Panel
95
Table 13. ST-133 Shutter Drive Selection
97
Figure 48. Shutter Compensation Times
98
Cables
99
Interface Card
99
Application Software
99
User Manuals
100
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
101
Introduction
101
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes
102
Changing the ST-133'S Line Voltage and Fuses
102
Controller Is Not Responding
103
Cooling Troubleshooting
103
Data Loss or Serial Violation
104
Data Overrun Message
104
Demo Is Only Choice on Hardware Wizard:interface Dialog
105
Demo, High Speed PCI, and PCI(Timer) Are Choices on Hardware Wizard:interface Dialog
106
Figure 55. Rsconfig Dialog Box: Two Camera Styles
107
Detector Stops Working
108
Detector Temperature, Acquire, and Focus Are Grayed out
108
Error Creating Controller Message
109
Error Occurs at Computer Powerup
110
Table 14. I/O Address & Interrupt Assignments before Installing Serial Card
111
Table 15. I/O Address & Interrupt Assignments after Installing Serial Card
111
No CCD Named in the Hardware Wizard:CCD Dialog
112
Removing/Installing a Plug-In Module
113
Shutter Malfunctions
114
Appendix A Specifications
115
CCD Arrays
115
Table 16. Micromax Model and CCD Types Cross Reference
115
Temperature Control
116
Cooling
116
Mounting
116
Shutters
117
Inputs
117
Outputs
117
Table 17. Shutter Compensation Times
117
Programmable Interface
118
A/D Converter
118
Computer Requirements
118
Miscellaneous
118
Appendix B Outline Drawings
119
Detectors
119
Figure 62. Rectangular Camera Head: F-Mount
120
Figure 64. Rectangular Camera Head: Spectroscopy Mount Without Shutter
122
Figure 65. 1 Mhz and 100Khz/1Mhz Round Head Camera: C-Mount Adapter and Shutter
123
ST-133B Controller
125
ST-133A Controller
125
Appendix C Kinetics Mode
127
Introduction
127
Kinetic Timing Modes
128
Appendix D Virtual Chip Mode
131
Introduction
131
Virtual Chip Setup
132
Table 18. Micromax:512Bft: Virtual Chip Size, Exposure Time, and Frames Per Second
132
System Connection Diagram
133
Experimental Timing
136
Virtual Chip Dialog Box
136
Tips
137
Appendix E Repumping the Vacuum
139
Introduction
139
Requirements
139
Vacuum Pumpdown Procedure
140
Appendix F Spectrometer Adapters
143
Acton (NTE with or Without Shutter)
144
Chromex 250 IS (NTE with or Without Shutter)
145
ISA HR 320 (NTE with or Without Shutter)
146
ISA HR 640 (NTE with or Without Shutter)
147
JY TRIAX Family (NTE Without Shutter)
148
SPEX 270M (NTE with or Without Shutter)
149
SPEX 500M (NTE with or Without Shutter)
150
SPEX Triplemate (NTE with or Without Shutter)
151
Appendix G USB 2.0 Limitations
153
Table 19. Features Not Supported under USB 2.0
153
Declarations of Conformity
155
Declaration of Conformity
156
Warranty & Service
159
Limited Warranty
159
Contact Information
162
Index
163
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