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Princeton Instruments PI-MAX System Manual (238 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Attention

15
Chapter 1 Introduction

17
- PI-MAX System Components
  17
  - Camera Head
    17
  - Figure 1. Typical Standard PI-MAX System Components
    17
  - ST-133 Controller
    18
  - Cables
    18
- Summary of PI-MAX Data Acquisition
  19
- Figure 2. Major Components of the Intensifier-CCD
  19
- Safety Information
  20
  - Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual
    20
  - Grounding and Safety
    21
  - Intensifier Modes and Safety
    21
  - Audible Alarm
    21
  - High Intensity Light Damage
    22
- Precautions
  22
- Cleaning and Maintenance
  22
- Repairs
  23
- Manual Organization
  24
Chapter 2 Installation Overview

27
Chapter 3 System Setup

33
Chapter 4 First Light

47
- Introduction
  47
- Required Equipment and Cables
  47
- Cable Connections
  48
- Before Turning on the System
  48
- Turning on the System and Setting up the Software
  49
- Configuring the Software for Shutter Mode Operation
  49
  - Setup Menu
    49
  - Acquisition Menu
    50
  - Pulser
    50
- Pre-Acquisition Check
  51
  - Room Illumination
    51
  - If Imaging with a Lens
    51
  - If Taking Spectra
    51
- Initial Data Acquisition
  51
- Focusing
  52
- Final Comments
  52
Chapter 5 General Operation Factors

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- Introduction
  53
- Data Acquisition Sequence
  53
- Figure 14. Block Diagram of Signal Path in Standard PI-MAX System
  53
- USB 2.0 and System On/Off Sequences
  54
- Pre-Exposure Removal of Accumulated Charge
  54
- Shutter Compensation Time
  57
- Temperature Control
  57
- Exposure
  58
  - Exposure with an Image Intensifier
    59
  - Saturation
    59
- Background Subtraction
  59
- Readout of the Array
  60
- Software Binning
  66
- Figure 22. 2 × 2 Binning for Interline CCD
  66
- Digitization
  67
- Experiment Setup|Main
  67
  - Exposure Time
    67
  - Figure 23. Experiment Setup|Main Tab
    67
  - Number of Images/Spectra and Accumulations
    68
  - CCD Readout
    68
  - Amplifier
    68
  - Intensifier Gain
    68
  - Intensifier Mode
    68
- Experiment Setup|Timing
  69
  - Timing Mode
    69
  - Shutter Control
    69
  - Fast Mode or Safe Mode
    69
  - Figure 24. Experiment Setup|Timing Dialog Box
    69
  - Delay Time
    70
  - Wait for TTL and TTL Line
    70
  - Edge Trigger
    70
  - Figure 25. Safe Mode and Fast Mode Operation
    71
Chapter 6 Shutter Mode Operation

73
Chapter 7 Gated Operation with a PTG

81
Chapter 8 Gated Operation with a DG535

107
- Introduction
  107
- Precautionary Measures
  108
  - Intensifier Modes and Safety
    108
  - Alarm
    108
- DG-535 and Gate Mode Overview
  109
- Timing Modes
  109
- DG535 Gating Setup
  111
- Figure 65. DG535 Gating Tab
  112
- Fast Gating
  113
- Figure 69. DG535 Fast Gating Experiment Block Diagram
  114
- MCP Bracket Pulsing
  115
  - Introduction
    115
  - Bracket Pulsing in LIF Measurements
    116
  - Bracket Pulsing in Nanosecond Pump Probe Experiments
    116
  - Limitations of Bracket Pulse Gating
    116
  - Impact of Bracket Pulsing on Delay
    117
  - Setup
    117
- MCP Gating
  117
  - Introduction
    117
  - Setup and Operation
    118
  - Gain Variation
    118
  - Fluorescence Experiment
    118
  - Figure 73. MCP Gated Operation Cabling
    119
  - Figure 74. PI-MAX Timing in MCP Gated Operation with DG535 Timing Generator
    120
Chapter 9 Kinetics Operation

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- Introduction
  121
- Masking
  121
- Shutter Mode and Kinetics
  121
  - Free Run
    121
  - Single Trigger
    122
  - Multiple Trigger
    122
- Array Readout
  123
- PTG Burst Mode
  124
- One Shot Experiments
  125
- Table 8. Burst Mode Repetition Rate for PI-MAX 512 and PI-MAX 1K Models
  125
- Gate Mode Experiments - Examples
  126
- Figure 79. Timing Diagram: Experiment 1
  127
- Figure 80. Timing Diagram: Experiment 2
  128
Chapter 10 PI-MAX2 DIF Camera (Double Image Feature)

129
- Introduction
  129
- Requirements
  129
- Interline CCD Operation
  129
- Timing Modes
  130
  - Single Trigger Mode
    130
  - Dual Trigger Mode
    131
- Setup
  132
  - Hardware
    132
  - Software
    132
- Operation
  132
  - Single Trigger Mode
    132
  - Dual Trigger Mode
    133
- Tips and Tricks
  134
Chapter 11 Tips and Tricks

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- Introduction
  135
- Overexposure Protection
  135
- Signal Delay
  135
  - Time Budgets
    135
  - Measuring Coincidence
    136
  - Adjusting the Signal Delay
    137
  - Optimizing the Gate Width and Delay
    138
- Lasers
  138
  - Free Running Lasers
    138
  - Triggered Lasers
    139
  - Jitter
    139
- Inhibiting the Pulser During Readout
  139
- Lens Performance
  139
  - Throughput
    140
  - Resolution
    140
  - Depth of Field
    140
- Baseline Signal
  140
- Temperature Lock
  141
- Intensifier Alarm
  141
- Preamplifier Output Mode
  142
Chapter 12 Microscopy Applications

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- Introduction
  143
- Mounting the Camera on the Microscope
  143
  - F-Mount
    144
  - Table 9. Bottom Clamps for Different Type Microscopes
    144
  - Figure 84. Diagnostic Instruments F-Mount Adapters
    145
  - C-Mount
    146
- Operation
  146
- Imaging Hints
  147
- Fluorescence
  147
- Microscopes and Infrared Light
  148
Chapter 13 TTL Control

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- Introduction
  149
- TTL in
  149
- Buffered Vs. Latched Inputs
  150
- TTL out
  150
- Table 10. Bit Values with Decimal Equivalents: 1 = High, 0 = Low
  150
- TTL Diagnostics Screen
  151
- Hardware Interface
  151
  - Table 11. TTL In/Out Connector Pinout
    151
  - Example
    152
Chapter 14 System Component Descriptions

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- Introduction
  153
- PI-MAX Camera
  153
  - Mount Adapters
    153
  - Switches, Connectors and Indicators
    153
  - Figure 89. PI-MAX2 Rear Panel
    154
- ST-133 Controller
  155
- Figure 90. Power Switch Location (ST-133A and ST-133B)
  156
- Figure 91. ST-133 (Standard) Rear Panel Callouts
  157
- Figure 92. ST-133 (PI-MAX2) Rear Panel Callouts
  159
- Interface Card
  161
- Pulser
  161
- Spectrograph
  162
- Cables
  162
- Application Software
  164
- User Manuals
  164
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

165
Appendix A Specifications

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- General
  183
- Computer
  185
- Operating Environment
  186
- Controller
  186
- Internal Pulser
  188
Appendix B Outline Drawings

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- Pi-Max/Pi-Max2
  189
- ST-133A Controller
  190
- ST-133B Controller
  191
Appendix C Software

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- Introduction
  193
- Camera State
  193
- Main Tab Page (Experiment Setup on Acquisition Menu)
  194
- Pulsers Dialog Box
  195
- PTG Dialog Box
  196
- DG535 Dialog Box
  196
Appendix D C-Mount and F-Mount Adapters

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- Attaching the C-Mount or F-Mount Adapter to the PI-MAX
  199
- Mounting the Lens
  200
- Mounting Orientation
  201
- Focusing
  202
Appendix E Spectroscopy-Mount and Spectrograph Adapters

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- Spectroscopy-Mount Adapter
  203
- Spectrograph Adapters
  204
- Spectrograph-Detector Focusing
  204
- Table 14. Spectrograph Adapters
  205
- Acton (Sliding Tube)
  206
- Acton (C-Mount Adapter)
  207
- Chromex 250 IS
  208
- Isa Hr 320
  209
- Isa Hr 640
  210
- Spex 270M
  211
- Spex 500M
  212
- SPEX Triplemate
  213
Appendix F IVUV Detector

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- Introduction
  215
- Nitrogen Purging of the Detector
  215
  - Dryness Requirement
    215
  - Backfilling
    216
Appendix G USB 2.0 Limitations

217
- Table 15. Features Supported under USB 2.0
  217
Appendix H Glossary

219
Declarations of Conformity

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- PI-MAX with ST-133 and PTG
  226
- Declaration of Conformity
  226
- PI-MAX with ST-133
  227
- PI-MAX2 with 16-Bit 5 Mhz ST-133
  228
Warranty & Service

229
- Limited Warranty
  229
- Contact Information
  232
Index

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Princeton Instruments PI-MAX System Manual (238 pages)

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 Shutter Mode Operation

Chapter 7 Gated Operation with a PTG

Chapter 8 Gated Operation with a DG535

Chapter 9 Kinetics Operation

Chapter 10 PI-MAX2 DIF Camera (Double Image Feature)

Chapter 11 Tips and Tricks

Chapter 12 Microscopy Applications

Chapter 13 TTL Control

Chapter 14 System Component Descriptions

Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Outline Drawings

Appendix C Software

Appendix D C-Mount and F-Mount Adapters

Appendix E Spectroscopy-Mount and Spectrograph Adapters

Appendix F IVUV Detector

Appendix G USB 2.0 Limitations

Appendix H Glossary

Declarations of Conformity

Warranty & Service

Index

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