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Princeton ProEM-HS User Manual (184 pages)
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Table of Contents
Revision History
2
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Document
11
Intended Audience
11
Related Documentation
11
Table 1-1: Related Documentation
11
Document Organization
12
Conventions
13
Safety Information
14
Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual
14
Precautions
15
UV Coating
15
Chapter 2: Proem-HS Camera System
17
Figure 2-1: Typical Proem-HS System Components
17
Proem-HS Camera
18
EMCCD Technology and On-Chip Multiplication Gain
18
Figure 2-2: Proem-HS Frame Transfer Versus Kinetics EMCCD Array
18
Integrated Controller
19
Power
19
CCD Arrays
19
Cooling
20
Internal Fan
20
External Cooling Circulator
20
Coolant Ports
20
Rear-Panel Connectors
21
Figure 2-3: Proem-HS Rear-Panel Connectors
21
Table 2-1: Proem-HS Rear-Panel Connectors
21
Cables
22
Table 2-2: Standard Proem-HS Camera System Cables
22
Certificate of Performance
23
Proem-HS System User Manual
23
Application Software
23
Minimum Host Computer Specifications
25
Lightfield Requirements
25
Winx Requirements
25
Accessories
26
Coolant Circulator
26
Table 2-3: Cooling Port Coupling Information
26
Spectroscopy Mounts
27
Table 2-4: Available Spectroscopy Mounts for the Proem-HS
27
Proem-HS Camera and System Maintenance
28
Camera
28
Optical Surfaces
28
Repairs
28
Chapter 3: System Installation
29
Table 3-1: System Installation
29
System Configuration Diagrams
30
Figure 3-1: Typical Imaging Experiment Layout with Air-Cooled Camera
30
Figure 3-2: Typical Spectroscopy Experiment Layout with Air-Cooled Camera
31
Figure 3-3: Typical Spectroscopy Experiment Layout with Air-Cooled Camera
31
Figure 3-4: Typical Imaging Experiment Layout with Air/Liquid-Cooled Camera
32
Figure 3-5: Typical Spectroscopy Experiment Layout with Air/Liquid-Cooled
32
Proem-HS User Manual Issue
32
Chapter 4: System Setup
33
Unpack the System
33
Verify Equipment and Parts Inventory
34
Attaching a Lens to a C-Mount Adapter
34
Mounting the Lens
35
Adjusting the C-Mount Adapter
35
Figure 4-1: Adjustable C-Mount Adapter
35
Mounting the Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount Adapter
36
Procedure
37
Figure 4-2: Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount Adapter
37
Positioning Proem-HS Masks
38
Figure 4-3: Front View of Proem-HS Camera
38
Opening/Closing Proem-HS Manual Shutter
39
Connect a Coolcubeii Circulator
39
Figure 4-4: Front View of Proem-HS Camera
39
Application Software Installation
40
Lightfield
40
Figure 4-5: Typical Lightfield Installshield Wizard Dialog
41
Winx Application
42
Figure 4-6: Typical Winx Setup Dialog
42
Configure Default Camera System Parameters
43
Lightfield
43
Figure 4-7: Lightfield Experiment Workspace
43
Winx (Versions 2.6.10 or Later)
44
Figure 4-8: Typical Winx Camera Detection Wizard Dialog
44
Chapter 5 Lightfield First Light
45
Figure 5-1: Light Path Block Diagram for Proem-HS Systems
45
Imaging Applications
47
System Set up and Configuration
47
Figure 5-2: Available Devices Area
47
Figure 5-3: Experiment Devices Area
48
Data Acquisition
49
Figure 5-4: View Area
49
Figure 5-5: View Area Displaying an Image
50
Spectroscopy
51
System Set up and Configuration
52
Figure 5-6: Available Devices Area
52
Figure 5-7: Experiment Devices Area
53
Rotational Alignment and Focus
54
Acton Series Spectrograph
55
Figure 5-8: View Area
55
Figure 5-9: Spectrometer Alignment: before Rotational Alignment
56
Figure 5-10: Spectrometer Alignment: after Rotational Alignment
57
Isoplane SCT-320 Spectrograph
58
Data Acquisition
59
System Shutdown
59
Proem-HS User Manual Issue
60
Chapter 6: Winx/32 First Light
61
Figure 6-1: Block Diagram for a Proem-HS System
61
Power on Sequencing
62
Imaging Applications
63
Equipment Setup
63
Configure Proem-HS Parameters
64
Figure 6-2: Typical Winview/32 Hardware Setup Dialog: Controller
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Table 6-1: Winview/32 Hardware Setup Configuration
64
Figure 6-3: Typical Winview/32 Detector Temperature Dialog
65
Table 6-2: Winview/32 Target Temperature Configuration
65
Figure 6-4: Typical Winview/32 Experiment Setup Dialog: Timing Tab
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Table 6-3: Winview/32 Experiment Setup Configuration
66
Focus the System
67
Acquire Data
67
Spectroscopy Applications
68
Equipment Setup
69
Configure Proem-HS Parameters
69
Figure 6-5: Typical Winspec/32 Hardware Setup Dialog: Controller
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Table 6-4: Winspec/32 Hardware Configuration
70
Figure 6-6: Typical Winspec/32 Detector Temperature Dialog
71
Table 6-5: Winspec/32 Target Temperature Configuration
71
Figure 6-7: Winspec/32 Experiment Setup Dialog: Timing Tab
72
Table 6-6: Winspec/32 Experiment Setup Configuration
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Configure Spectrograph Parameters
73
Figure 6-8: Typical Define Spectrograph Dialog
73
Figure 6-9: Typical Install/Remove Spectrograph Dialog
73
Verify Shutter Operation
74
Rotational Alignment
75
Acton Series Spectrograph
76
Isoplane SCT-320 Spectrograph
77
Focus the System
78
Acton Series Spectrograph
79
Isoplane SCT-320 Spectrograph
79
Data Acquisition
80
Power down Sequencing
80
Chapter 7: Exposure and Signal
81
Exposure Time
81
Avalanche Gain {EM Gain
82
EM Gain Calibration
83
CCD Temperature
84
Dark Charge
85
Bias Active Stabilization Engine (BASE™)
85
Clock Induced Charge (CIC)
85
Table 7-1: Comparison of Clock-Induced Charge and Dark Current
85
Saturation
86
Cleaning
87
Figure 7-1: Clean Cycles Timing Diagram
87
Table 7-2: Clean Cycle Configuration Parameters
88
Readout
89
Figure 7-2: EMCCD Array Structure
89
7.10.1 Dual-Readout Port Operation
90
7.10.2 Controller Gain {Analog Gain
91
Table 7-3: Typical Controller Gains
91
7.10.3 Readout Rate
92
Regions of Interest (ROI)
92
7.10.4.1 Lightfield
93
7.10.4.2 Winx/32
93
7.10.4.3 Winx/32 Examples
93
7.10.5 Binning
94
7.10.5.1 Array Orientation
94
Figure 7-3: Binning and Array Orientation
94
7.10.6 Exposure - Readout Modes
95
Frame Transfer Mode (Simultaneous Exposure-Readout)
95
Figure 7-4: Frame Transfer Mode Timing Diagram: Exposure Time
96
Figure 7-5: Frame Transfer Mode Timing Diagram: Exposure Time
97
7.10.6.2 Full Frame (Sequential) Mode for Frame-Transfer EMCCD
98
Figure 7-6: Typical EMCCD Array Structure
98
7.10.6.3 Full Frame Readout for Full Frame EMCCD
99
Figure 7-7: Timing Diagram: Full Frame Mode
99
Figure 7-8: Full Frame at Full Resolution
99
7.10.7 Readout Time
100
Chapter 8: Experiment Synchronization
101
Shutter Control Mode
101
Timing Mode
102
Free Run {No Response
102
Figure 8-1: Free Run Timing Diagram
102
External Sync {Readout Per Trigger
103
Figure 8-2: External Sync Timing Diagram
103
Bulb Trigger {Expose During Trigger Pulse} Timing
104
Figure 8-3: Timing Diagram: Bulb Trigger {Expose During Trigger Pulse
104
Trigger Start {Start on Single Trigger
105
Fast and Safe Modes
105
Fast Mode (Lightfield and Winx/32)
105
Figure 8-4: Flowchart: Safe Mode Versus Fast Mode
106
Safe Mode (Winx/32)
107
LOGIC out Control
107
Table 8-1: Proem-HS LOGIC out Levels
107
Figure 8-5: Timing Diagram: Logic out Level Comparison
108
Chapter 9: Kinetics Mode
109
Figure 9-1: Configuring Kinetics Readout in Lightfield
109
Kinetics Readout
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Figure 9-2: Configuring Kinetics Readout in Winx/32
110
Figure 9-3: Partial Illumination of CCD for Kinetics Mode in
111
Figure 9-4: Kinetics Data Acquired Based on Masked Images
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Figure 9-5: Timing Diagram: Kinetics Data Acquisition
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Timing Modes and Shutter Control
113
Triggered Operation
113
Figure 9-6: Experiment Setup Dialog: Timing Tab
114
Figure 9-7: Shutter and Trigger Expanders
114
Figure 9-8: Kinetics Operation Example: Single Trigger {Readout Per Trigger
114
Cleaning the CCD
115
Configure a Kinetics Experiment
115
Figure 9-10: Typical Kinetics Experiment Hardware Configuration
115
Figure 9-9: Kinetics Operation Example Multiple Trigger {Shift Per Trigger
115
Configure Lightfield
116
Table 9-1: Lightfield Kinetics Parameter Configuration
116
Configure Winx/32
117
Table 9-2: Winx/32 Hardware Parameter Configuration for Kinetics
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Table 9-3: Winx/32 Experiment Setup Configuration for Kinetics
117
Spectra-Kinetics Option
118
Figure 9-11: Example of Masking for Spectra-Kinetics: 20 Rows Exposed
118
Table 9-4: Comparison of Kinetics and Spectra-Kinetics
118
Chapter 10: Custom Chip Mode
121
Figure 10-1: EMCCD Array: Custom Chip {Custom Sensor} Feature
121
Figure 10-2: Read out Rates for Proem-HS: 512BX3 Standard ROI Vs
122
Figure 10-3: Read out Rates for Proem-HS: 1024BX3 Standard ROI Vs
123
Software Settings
124
Figure 10-4: Winx Hardware Setup Dialog: Custom Chip Tab
124
Figure 10-5: Lightfield Custom Sensor Pane
125
Custom Timing
126
Figure 10-6: Lightfield: Custom Timing
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Figure 10-7: Winx/32: Vertical Shift
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Proem-HS User Manual Issue
128
Chapter 11: High Speed Camera Add-In
129
Imaging Applications
129
Figure 11-1: Typical Add-Ins Tab with High Speed Camera Expander
129
Figure 11-2: High Speed Camera Configuration: Imaging Applications
130
Spectroscopy Applications
131
Figure 11-3: Typical Add-Ins Tab with High Speed Camera Expander
131
Figure 11-4: High Speed Camera Configuration: Spectroscopy Applications
132
Chapter 12: Tips
135
Counter the Effects of Aging
135
Maximize Throughput with the Right Vacuum Window Coating
135
Reduce Spectral Readout Time Using Custom Chip Mode
136
Figure 12-1: Anti-Reflective Coatings: Vacuum Window Transmission Data
136
12.3.1 Lightfield Applications
137
Figure 12-2: Lightfield Settings
139
12.3.2 Winx/32 Applications
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Figure 12-3: Typical Easy bin Dialog
140
Figure 12-4: Typical Readout Time Dialog
140
Figure 12-5: Typical Hardware Setup Dialog: Custom Chip Tab
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Figure 12-6: Typical Readout Time Dialog
141
Figure 12-7: Typical Hardware Setup Dialog: Custom Chip Tab, Skip
142
Figure 12-8: Typical Readout Time Dialog
142
Serial Register Clean
142
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting
143
Camera
143
Table 13-1: Issues with Recommended Troubleshooting Procedures
143
Acquisition Started but Data Display Is Empty
144
Figure 13-1: Acquisition Display and Invalid ROI
144
Acquisition Started but Viewer Contents Do Not Update
145
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes
145
Figure 13-2: Acquisition Display
145
Camera Not Found
146
Camera Stops Working
146
Figure 13-3: Camera Not Found Dialog
146
Camera1 (or Similar Name) in Camera Name Field
147
Figure 13-4: Camera1 in Camera Name Field
147
Figure 13-5: Editing Camera Name in Notepad
147
Figure 13-6: Editing Camera Name in Notepad
147
Cooling Troubleshooting
148
13.7.1 Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained
148
13.7.2 Gradual Deterioration of Cooling Capability
149
Data Overrun Due to Hardware Conflict Message
149
Figure 13-7: Data Overrun Due to Hardware Conflict Dialog
149
Device Is Not Found
150
13.10 Device Is Occupied
150
Figure 13-8: Devices Missing Dialog
150
13.11 Ethernet Network Is Not Accessible
151
1Winx/32 Applications
151
Figure 13-9: Ebus Driver Installation Tool Dialog
151
2Lightfield Applications
152
Figure 13-10:Ebus Driver Installation Tool Dialog
152
13.12 Program Error Message
153
Figure 13-11:Program Error Dialog
153
13.13 Serial Violations Have Occurred. Check Interface Cable
154
13.14 Smeared Images
154
13.15 TEC Fault LED Comes on
154
Figure 13-12:Serial Violations Have Occurred Dialog
154
TEC Fault LED Comes
154
Winx/32 or Lightfield Crashes When Adding Gige Camera to System
155
Figure 13-13:Windows Start Button
155
Figure 13-14:Device Manager Dialog
155
Figure 13-15:Right-Click Menu
155
Figure 13-16:Settings Tab
156
Figure 13-17:System Settings Change Dialog
156
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
157
A.1 Mechanical Dimensions
157
A.2 CCD Specifications
157
Table A-1: CCD Array Specifications
157
A.3 General Camera Specifications
158
Default Operating Temperatures
158
Vacuum Window
158
A.4 Input Power Specifications
158
Table A-2: Default Operating Temperature
158
A.5 Environmental Specifications
159
Ventilation
159
Mounts
159
Table A-3: Proem-HS Environmental Specifications
159
Optical Focal Distance
160
Coolcube II Circulator Specifications
160
Table A-4: Focal Distance by Camera Mount
160
Appendix B: Outline Drawings
161
Proem-HS Camera
162
Figure B-1: Proem-HS Outline Drawing: C-Mount
162
Figure B-2: Proem-HS Outline Drawing: Spec-Mount
163
Proem-HS Power Supply
164
Figure B-3: Proem-HS Power Supply Outline Drawing
164
Coolcubeii Circulator
165
Figure B-4: Outline Drawing: Coolcubeii Circulator
165
Appendix C: Mounting a Proem-HS to a Spectrograph
167
Table C-1: Spectrograph Adapter Kit and Installation Information
167
Acton to Proem-HS with 3.60" Flange-Mount
168
Installation Procedure
168
Figure C-1: Acton to Proem-HS with 3.60" Flange Mount
168
Table C-2: Required Hardware: Acton to Proem-HS,3.60" Flange Mount
168
Isoplane to Proem-HS with 3.60" Flange Mount
169
Installation Procedure
169
Figure C-2: Isoplane to Proem-HS with 3.6: Flange Mount
169
Table C-3: Required Hardware: Isoplane to Proem-HS with 3.6" Flange Mount
169
Acton to Proem-HS with C- to Spectroscopy-Mount Adapter
170
Installation Procedure
170
Figure C-3: Acton to Proem-HS C- to Spectroscopy-Mount
170
Table C-4: Required Hardware: Acton to Proem-HS C- to Spectroscopy-Mount
170
Acton SP-2350/SP-2550 to Proem-HS with Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount
172
Installation Procedure
172
Figure C-4: Acton SP-2350/SP-2550 to Proem-HS with Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount [Kit Number: 7050-0104]
172
Table C-5: Required Hardware: Acton SP-2350/SP-2550 to Proem-HS with Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount
172
Acton SP-2150/SP-2750 to Proem-HS with Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount
173
Installation Procedure
173
Figure C-5: Acton SP-2150/SP-2750 to Proem-HS with Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount [Kit Number: 7050-0107]
173
Table C-6: Acton SP-2150/SP-2750 to Proem-HS with Adjustable C- to
173
Proem-HS User Manual Issue
174
Appendix D: Winx/Lightfield Cross Reference
175
Winx-To-Lightfield Terminology
175
Table D-1: Winx-To-Lightfield Cross Reference
175
Lightfield to Winx
177
Table D-2: Lightfield-To-Winx Cross Reference
177
Declaration of Conformity
179
Warranty & Service
181
Limited Warranty
181
Basic Limited One (1) Year Warranty
181
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products
181
XP Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty
181
Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty
182
Vacuum Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty
182
Image Intensifier Detector Limited One Year Warranty
182
X-Ray Detector Limited One Year Warranty
182
Software Limited Warranty
182
Owner's Manual and Troubleshooting
183
Your Responsibility
183
Contact Information
184
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