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Princeton Instruments PI-MAX4 Manual (326 pages)

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Table of Contents
5
List of Figures

12
List of Tables

17
Chapter 1: Introduction

19
PI-MAX4 System Components

19
- Figure 1-1: Typical PI-MAX4 System Components
  19
Summary of PI-MAX4 Data Acquisition

21
- Figure 1-2: Major Components of the Intensifier-CCD
  21
Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual

22
Grounding and Safety

23
- Intensifier Modes and Safety
  
  24
- Audible Alarm
  
  24
- High Intensity Light Damage
  
  25
Precautions

25
Cleaning and Maintenance

26
- Cleaning Optical Surfaces - Protective Window
  
  26
- Flushing and Refilling the CCD Chamber
  
  26
Repairs

26
About this Manual

27
- Conventions Used in this Manual
  
  27
- Manual Organization
  
  27
Chapter 2: System Installation

29
- Table 2-1: PI-MAX4 System Installation Procedure
  29
System Configuration Diagrams

31
- Figure 2-1: Typical PI-MAX4 System Diagram
  31
- Figure 2-2: Typical PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF System Diagram
  31
Chapter 3: System Setup

33
Dangers and Warnings

33
Unpacking the System

33
Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory

34
General System Requirements and Information

35
- Ventilation
  
  35
- Power Specifications
  
  35
- Host Computer Specifications
  
  36
  - Winx Host Computer Requirements
    36
  - Lightfield Host Computer Requirements
    37
Mounting the Camera

38
- Imaging Applications
  
  38
- Spectroscopy Applications
  
  39
Application Software Installation

39
- Winx Applications
  
  39
  - Figure 3-1: Typical Winview/32 Setup Dialog
    40
- Lightfield Applications
  
  41
  - Figure 3-2: Typical Lightfield Installshield Wizard Dialog
    41
Connect the Circulator [Liquid-Cooled Cameras Only]

42
- Circulator
  42
Configure Default Camera System Parameters

44
- Winx (Versions 2.5.25.X or Higher)
  
  44
  - Typical Winx Camera Detection Wizard Dialog
    44
- Lightfield
  
  45
  - PI-MAX ® 4 System Manual Issue
    46
Chapter 4 First Light

47
Required Equipment and Cables

47
Cable Connections

47
Before Turning on the System

48
Turning on the System

48
Lightfield First Light Instructions

49
Winx First Light Instructions

55
Chapter 5 Gate Mode Operation

61
Data Acquisition Sequence

61
Winx System On/Off Sequences

62
- Figure 5-1: Block Diagram: Signal Path in a Standard PI-MAX4 System
  62
Pre-Exposure Removal of Accumulated Charge

63
- Dark Charge
  
  63
- Cleaning
  
  64
  - Figure 5-2: Clean Cycles in Internal Trigger Mode of Operation
    64
Phosphor Decay Delay

65
Temperature Control

66
Exposure

68
- Exposure with an Image Intensifier
  
  68
  - Exposure Timing
    68
- Saturation
  
  69
Background Subtraction

69
Readout of the Array

70
Software Binning

82
- Figure 5-17: Dual Port Readout: Lightfield Settings, 5×3 Binning, Interline CCD
  82
Controller Gain {Analog Gain

83
Digitization

83
Logic out Control

84
- Figure 5-18: Typical PI-MAX4 Hardware Setup Dialog
  84
- Figure 5-19: Timing Diagram: Shutter {Shutter Open}, Read out {Reading out
  84
Winx Experiment Setup

86
- Main Tab
  
  86
  - Figure 5-20: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Main Tab
    86
- Timing Tab
  
  87
  - Figure 5-21: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Timing Tab
    87
  - Figure 5-22: Fast Mode/Slow Mode Flow Charts
    88
Lightfield Experiment Setup

90
Chapter 6: Lightfield and Gated Operation

97
Gating

97
Safety Precautions

98
- Intensifier Mode
  
  98
- Alarms
  
  98
Timing Mode

99
- Table 6-1: Internal Sync Information for Gated Operation
  99
Micro-Channel Plate (MCP) Bracket Pulsing

100
Experiments

104
Chapter 7: Winx and Gated Operation

125
Gating

125
Safety Precautions

126
- Intensifier Mode
  
  126
- Alarms
  
  127
Timing Mode

127
Micro-Channel Plate (MCP) Bracket Pulsing

128
Experiments

132
Chapter 8: Timing Generator

153
Pulse Set

153
- Figure 8-1: Timing Diagram: Pulse Set
  153
- Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes
  
  154
  - Figure 8-2: Timing Diagram: Trigger Per Pulse
    154
  - Figure 8-3: Timing Diagrams: Three Repetition Sequence
    154
Single Sequence

154
- Figure 8-4: Timing Diagram: 3 Repetition Sequence, Trigger Per Pulse
  155
- Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes
  
  155
Time Stamping

155
Chapter 9: Lightfield and Dual Image Feature

157
Requirements

157
- Figure 9-1: Readout Expander
  157
Interline CCD Operation

158
- Figure 9-2: Common Acquisition Settings Expander
  158
Trigger Setup

159
- Trigger Response
  
  159
  - Figure 9-3: Trigger Expander: Internal Trigger Source
    159
  - Figure 9-4: Timing Diagram: Single-Trigger (Readout Per Trigger) DIF
    159
- Trigger Source
  
  160
Using Pre-Trigger

162
Configure a Single-Trigger DIF Acquisition

166
- Figure 9-13: Block Diagram: Single-Trigger DIF Acquisition
  166
- Figure 9-14: Timing Diagram: Single-Trigger DIF Acquisition
  166
Configure a Dual-Trigger DIF Acquisition

168
- Figure 9-15: Block Diagram: Dual-Trigger DIF Acquisition
  168
- Figure 9-16: Timing Diagram: Dual-Trigger DIF Acquisition
  169
Tips and Tricks

171
Chapter 10: Winx and Dual Image Feature

173
Requirements

173
Interline CCD Operation

173
Timing Modes

174
Configure a Single Trigger DIF Experiment

174
Configure a Dual Trigger DIF Experiment

180
Tips and Tricks

186
Chapter 11: MCP Gating Option

187
- Figure 11-1: Timing Diagram: Normal Gated Operation
  187
- Figure 11-2: Timing Diagram: MCP Bracket Pulsing Operation
  187
Setup and Operation

188
- Figure 11-3: Timing Diagram: MCP Gated Operation for Gen II Intensifiers
  188
- Figure 11-4: QE Curves: Gen II Intensifiers
  188
Gain Variation

189
Fluorescence Experiment

189
Cabling for MCP Gated Operation

189
- Figure 11-5: Block Diagram: MCP Gated Operation Cabling
  189
- Figure 11-6: Timing Diagram: MCP Gated Operation
  190
Chapter 12: Picosecond Gating Option

191
Activating Picosecond Operation

191
Gain and Gate Width

191
MONITOR Operation

192
Repetition Rate Issues

192
- Table 12-1: Typical Picosecond Gating Information: PI-Max4:1024I
  192
Timing

193
Methods for Finding a Short Optical Pulse

193
Chapter 13: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF and RF Modulation

195
Basics of RF Modulation on Intensified Ccds

195
Advantages of PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF

196
- Figure 13-1: System Diagram: RF Operation
  196
RF Experiment Design in Lightfield

197
PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Rear Panel Information

212
RF Modulator Specifications

215
- Table 13-3: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Power Supply Connectors, Indicators
  215
Chapter 14: PI-MAX4: EM Family

217
Electron Multiplication

217
Kinetics

224
- Masking
  
  224
- Trigger Sources
  
  226
- Image/Frame Acquisition
  
  226
  - Figure 14-11:Timing Diagrams: Kinetics Exposure-Shift
    227
- Data Readout
  
  228
- Binning
  
  228
  - Figure 14-12: Timing Diagram: Kinetics Readout and Data Storage
    229
    
    Figure 14-13: Timing Diagram: Kinetics Readout and Data Storage
    230
    
    Figure 14-14:File Storage Convention
    231
    
    File Storage Conventions
    231
- Configuring Kinetics
  
  232
  - Figure 14-15:Configuring Readout Mode
    232
- Cleaning the CCD
  
  233
  - Figure 14-16:Configuring Trigger Response
    233
- Configuring a Kinetics Experiment
  
  234
  - Figure 14-17:Block Diagram: Typical Kinetics Experiment
    234
    
    Configuring the Software Parameters
    235
Photon Detection

236
- Configuring Photon Detection
  
  237
High Speed Camera Add-In

238
Chapter 15: Tips and Tricks

241
Overexposure Protection

241
Signal Delay

242
- Time Budgets
  
  242
- Measuring Coincidence
  
  243
- Adjusting the Signal Delay
  
  244
- Optimizing the Gate Width and Delay
  
  244
Lasers

245
- Free Running Lasers
  
  245
- Triggered Lasers
  
  245
Lens Performance

246
- Throughput
  
  246
- Depth of Field
  
  246
- Jitter
  
  246
Inhibiting the Pulser During Readout

246
- PI-MAX ® 4 System Manual Issue
  246
Baseline Signal

247
Temperature Lock

247
Intensifier Alarm

247
Chapter 16: Component Descriptions

249
Mount Adapters

249
Switches, Connectors, and Indicators

250
- Figure 16-1: PI-MAX4 Rear Panel
  250
- Figure 16-2: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Rear Panel
  250
- Aux I/O
  
  251
- AUX out
  
  251
- AUX Power [PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Only]
  
  251
- Coolant Ports
  
  251
- Error LED
  
  252
- Fan
  
  252
- Gig-E
  
  252
- PWR On/Off Switch
  
  252
- Logic out
  
  253
- Mon RF out [PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Only]
  
  253
- Monitor
  
  253
- Power Connector
  
  253
- Ready out
  
  253
- Thermoelectric Cooler
  
  254
- Trigger in
  
  254
- User RF out [PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Only]
  
  254
Gig-E Ethernet Card

254
Extender Bracket Kit

254
Coolcube

255
Spectrograph (Option)

255
- Coolant Circulator (Option)
  255
Cables

255
Tubing

255
Application Software

256
User Manuals

257
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting

259
- Table 17-1: Issues with Recommended Troubleshooting Procedures
  259
Alarm Sounds Repetitively

260
Alarm Sounds Sporadically

260
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes by > 1000 ADU

260
Camera Is Not Responding

260
Camera Stops Working

261
Camera1 (or Similar Name) in Camera Name Field

261
- Figure 17-1: Camera1 in Camera Name Field
  261
- Figure 17-2: Editing Camera Name in Notepad
  261
Cooling Troubleshooting

262
- Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained
  
  262
  - Figure 17-3: Updated Hardware Setup Dialog
    262
Data Loss or Serial Violation

263
Error Occurs at Computer Power up

263
Ethernet Network Is Not Accessible

264
- Lightfield Applications
  
  264
  - Figure 17-4: Ebus Driver Installation Tool Dialog for Lightfield
    264
- Winx Applications
  
  265
Excessive Readout Noise

265
- Figure 17-5: Ebus Driver Installation Tool Dialog for Winx
  265
Gating Pulse Artifact Strings Displayed

266
- Figure 17-6: Typical Diagonal Line of Gating Pulse Artifacts
  266
Appendix A: Technical Specifications

267
Mechanical Dimensions

267
Power Specifications

267
- Table A-1: Input Power Specifications: External PI-MAX4 Power Supply
  267
Environmental Specifications

268
Intensifier Specifications

268
CCD Specifications

268
AUX I/O Interface

270
Coolcube II Circulator Specifications

273
Appendix B: Outline Drawings

275
PI-MAX4: 1024I/1024F/2048F/1024X256

275
Pi-Max4: 512 Em/512 Em(B)

278
PI-MAX4 Power Supply

281
- Figure B-7: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4 Power Supply
  281
PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF

282
PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Power Supply

285
- Figure B-11: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Power Supply
  285
Coolcube

286
- Figure B-12: Outline Drawing: Coolcube
  286
Appendix C: Winx/Lightfield Cross Reference

287
Winx-To-Lightfield Terminology

287
- Table C-1: Winx-To-Lightfield Cross Reference
  287
Lightfield to Winx

289
- Table C-2: Lightfield-To-Winx Cross Reference
  289
- C.2 Lightfield to Winx
  289
Appendix D: Extender Bracket Kit

291
- Figure D-1: Extender Bracket Kit Mounted to a PI-MAX4
  291
Appendix E: C- and F-Mount Information

293
C-Mount Lens Information

293
- Installation
  
  293
- Removal
  
  293
F-Mount Lens Adapter

294
- Installation
  
  294
- Removal
  
  294
  - Figure E-1: F-Mount (Nikon) Lens Adapter
    294
Camera Orientation

295
Focusing C- and F-Mount Lenses

295
- E.3 Camera Orientation
  295
Appendix F: Spectrograph Mount Information

297
Mount PI-MAX4 to an Acton Spectrapro Series Spectrograph

297
- Required Tools and Equipment
  
  297
- Procedure
  
  297
Mount a PI-MAX4 to an Isoplane SCT-320 Spectrograph

299
- Required Tools and Equipment
  
  299
- Procedure
  
  299
Spectrograph-Camera Rotational Alignment and Focusing

300
- Aligning and Focusing an Acton Spectrapro Series Spectrograph
  
  300
- Align and Focus an Isoplane SCT-320 Spectrograph
  
  302
  - PI-MAX ® 4 System Manual Issue
    304
Appendix G: Accessories

305
Accessory Kits

305
Adapter Kits

305
- Figure G-1: Magnetic Screwdriver with Reversible Flat and Phillips Bit
  305
- Table G-1: Adapter Kit Information
  305
Quick Start Guide

306
Standard C-, F-, and Spectroscopy-Mount Adapters

306
- Figure G-2: Standard PI-MAX4 Mount Adapters
  306
- G.3 Quick Start Guide
  306
Spectroscopy-Mount for IVUV and NVUV Cameras

307
Optical Distance from Mounting Face to Image Plane

309
Appendix H: Glossary

311
Warranty & Service

317
- Limited Warranty
  317
Index

321

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Princeton Instruments PI-MAX4 Manual (326 pages)

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Chapter 1: Introduction

PI-MAX4 System Components

Summary of PI-MAX4 Data Acquisition

Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual

Grounding and Safety

Intensifier Modes and Safety

Audible Alarm

High Intensity Light Damage

Precautions

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning Optical Surfaces - Protective Window

Flushing and Refilling the CCD Chamber

Repairs

About this Manual

Conventions Used in this Manual

Manual Organization

Chapter 2: System Installation

System Configuration Diagrams

Chapter 3: System Setup

Dangers and Warnings

Unpacking the System

Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory

General System Requirements and Information

Ventilation

Power Specifications

Host Computer Specifications

Mounting the Camera

Imaging Applications

Spectroscopy Applications

Application Software Installation

Winx Applications

Lightfield Applications

Connect the Circulator [Liquid-Cooled Cameras Only]

Configure Default Camera System Parameters

Winx (Versions 2.5.25.X or Higher)

Lightfield

Chapter 4 First Light

Required Equipment and Cables

Cable Connections

Before Turning on the System

Turning on the System

Lightfield First Light Instructions

Assumptions

Getting Started

Parameter Configuration

Acquiring Data

Focusing

Winx First Light Instructions

Assumptions

Getting Started

Configuring the Software

Initial Data Acquisition

Focusing

Chapter 5 Gate Mode Operation

Data Acquisition Sequence

Winx System On/Off Sequences

Pre-Exposure Removal of Accumulated Charge

Dark Charge

Cleaning

Phosphor Decay Delay

Temperature Control

Cooling Method

Necessary Cooling Precautions

Setting the Temperature

Exposure

Exposure with an Image Intensifier

Saturation

Background Subtraction

Readout of the Array

Interline CCD Readout

Full-Frame CCD Readout

Binned Readout (Hardware Binning)

Software Binning

Controller Gain {Analog Gain

Digitization