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Princeton Instruments PI-MAX 3 System Manual (150 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Attention

10
Chapter 1 Introduction

11
- PI-MAX3 System Components
  11
  - Camera Head
    11
  - Figure 1. Typical PI-MAX3 System Components
    11
  - Cable
    12
- Summary of PI-MAX3 Data Acquisition
  12
- Figure 2. Major Components of the Intensifier-CCD
  12
- Safety Information
  14
  - Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual
    14
  - Grounding and Safety
    14
  - Intensifier Modes and Safety
    14
  - Audible Alarm
    15
  - High Intensity Light Damage
    15
- Precautions
  15
- Cleaning and Maintenance
  16
- Repairs
  16
- Manual Organization
  17
Chapter 2 Installation Overview

19
- Figure 3. PI-MAX3 System Diagram
  20
Chapter 3 System Setup

21
Chapter 4 First Light

27
- Introduction
  27
- Required Equipment and Cables
  27
- Cable Connections
  27
- Before Turning on the System
  28
- Turning on the System and Setting up the Software
  28
- Configuring the Software
  28
  - Setup Menu
    28
  - Acquisition Menu
    29
- Initial Data Acquisition
  30
- Focusing
  31
- Final Comments
  31
Chapter 5 General Operation Factors

33
Chapter 6 Gated Operation

53
Chapter 7 Timing Generator Pulses and Sequences

73
- Pulse Set
  73
  - Description
    73
  - Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes
    73
  - Figure 44. Pulse Set
    73
- Single Sequence
  74
  - Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes
    74
Chapter 8 Dual Image Feature (DIF)

75
- Introduction
  75
- Requirements
  75
- Interline CCD Operation
  75
- Timing Modes
  76
- Setup
  76
- Tips and Tricks
  82
Chapter 9 Tips and Tricks

83
- Introduction
  83
- Overexposure Protection
  83
- Signal Delay
  83
  - Time Budgets
    84
  - Measuring Coincidence
    84
  - Adjusting the Signal Delay
    85
  - Optimizing the Gate Width and Delay
    85
- Lasers
  86
  - Free Running Lasers
    86
  - Triggered Lasers
    86
  - Jitter
    87
- Inhibiting the Pulser During Readout
  87
- Lens Performance
  87
  - Throughput
    87
  - Depth of Field
    87
- Baseline Signal
  88
- Temperature Lock
  88
- Intensifier Alarm
  88
Chapter 10 System Component Descriptions

91
- Introduction
  91
- PI-MAX3 Camera
  91
  - Mount Adapters
    91
  - Switches, Connectors and Indicators
    91
- Interface Card
  93
- Extender Bracket Kit
  93
- Coolcube II Coolant Circulator (Option)
  93
- Spectrograph (Option)
  93
- Cables
  93
- Tubing
  94
- Application Software
  94
- User Manuals
  94
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

95
Appendix A Specifications

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- Pi-Max3
  101
- Figure 65. AUX I/O Connector Pinout
  104
- Table 7. AUX I/O Connector Pinout and Signal Description
  105
- Internal Pulser
  106
- Intensifier Quantum Efficiency
  107
- Coolcube II Circulator
  108
- Computer
  108
- Operating Environment
  108
Appendix B Outline Drawings

109
Appendix C Software

115
- Introduction
  115
- Camera State
  115
- Main Tab Page (Experiment Setup on Acquisition Menu)
  116
- Pulsers Dialog Box
  117
- Supersynchro Dialog Box
  117
Appendix D Extender Bracket Kit

119
- Figure 76. Extender Bracket Kit Mounted to PI-MAX3
  119
Appendix E Mounting and Focusing C-Mount and F-Mount Lenses

121
- Mounting the Lens
  121
- Mounting Orientation
  121
- Focusing
  122
Appendix F C-, F-, and Spectroscopy-Mount Adapters

123
- Figure 78. Screwdriver with Reversible Flat and Phillips Tips
  123
Appendix G Spectrograph Adapters

125
- Introduction
  125
- Spectrograph-Detector Focusing
  125
- Table 8. Spectrograph Adapters
  126
- Acton (Sliding Tube)
  127
- Acton (C-Mount Adapter)
  128
- Chromex 250 IS
  129
- Isa Hr 320
  130
- Isa Hr 640
  131
- Spex 270M
  132
- Spex 500M
  133
- SPEX Triplemate
  134
Appendix H Glossary

135
Declaration of Conformity

141
Warranty & Service

143
- Limited Warranty
  143
- Contact Information
  146
Index

147

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Table of Contents

Attention

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Installation Overview

Chapter 3 System Setup

Chapter 4 First Light

Chapter 5 General Operation Factors

Chapter 6 Gated Operation

Chapter 7 Timing Generator Pulses and Sequences

Chapter 8 Dual Image Feature (DIF)

Chapter 9 Tips and Tricks

Chapter 10 System Component Descriptions

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Outline Drawings

Appendix C Software

Appendix D Extender Bracket Kit

Appendix E Mounting and Focusing C-Mount and F-Mount Lenses

Appendix F C-, F-, and Spectroscopy-Mount Adapters

Appendix G Spectrograph Adapters

Appendix H Glossary

Declaration of Conformity

Warranty & Service

Index

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