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Teledyne PIXIS Manual (156 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Manual
11
Intended Audience
11
Related Documentation
11
Table 1-1: Related Documentation
11
Document Organization
12
Conventions Used in this Document
13
Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual
13
Table 1-2: Terminology Conventions Used
13
PIXIS Safety Information
14
Precautions
14
UV Coatings
15
Chapter 2: System Component Descriptions
17
Figure 2-1: Typical System Components
17
PIXIS Camera
18
Excelon
18
CCD Array
19
Rear Panel Connectors
19
Figure 2-3: PIXIS Rear Connector Panel
19
Power
20
Table 2-1: PIXIS Rear Panel Connector Information
20
Cooling
21
Internal Fan
21
Coolant Ports
21
Coolant Hoses (Liquid-Cooled Systems)
21
Cables
22
Certificate of Performance
22
PIXIS System User Manuals
22
Table 2-2: Standard PIXIS Camera System Cables
22
Application Software
23
Accessories
24
Unpack the System
25
Verify Equipment and Parts Inventory
25
PIXIS Camera and System Maintenance
26
Camera
26
Optical Surfaces
26
Repairs
26
Chapter 3: Install Data Acquisition Software
27
Lightfield
27
Winx
28
Figure 3-1: Typical Winview Select Installation Type Dialog
28
Table 3-1: USB Driver Files and Locations
29
Chapter 4: System Block Diagrams
31
Figure 4-1: Block Diagram: Typical Air-Cooled Imaging Experiment
31
Figure 4-2: Block Diagram: Typical Air-Cooled Spectroscopy Experiment
31
Figure 4-3: Block Diagram: Typical Liquid-Cooled Imaging Experiment
32
Figure 4-4: Block Diagram: Typical Liquid-Cooled Spectroscopy Experiment
32
Chapter 5: Hardware Installation
33
Connect a Coolcubeii Liquid Circulator
33
Figure 5-1: Typical Coolcube II Circulator
33
Install a Lens on a C-Mount Adapter
35
Install a Lens on an Integral F-Mount Adapter
35
Install Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount Kinetics Adapter
36
Figure 5-2: Key Components: Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount
36
Mount the PIXIS on a Spectrograph
38
Spectrograph Adapters
38
Connect an External Shutter
38
External Shutter
39
Figure 5-3: Teledyne Acton Research Series Spectrograph Entrance Slit
39
Overexposure Protection
40
First Light
41
Figure 6-1: Block Diagram for PIXIS Systems
41
Winx First Light Procedure
43
Imaging Applications
43
Spectroscopy Applications
46
Focus and Rotational Alignment
50
Lightfield First Light Procedure
54
Imaging Applications
54
Figure 6-2: Typical Lightfield Available Devices Area
55
Figure 6-3: Typical Lightfield Experiment Devices Area
55
Figure 6-4: Typical Lightfield Data Viewer
56
Figure 6-5: Typical Data Viewer Displaying an Image
56
Spectroscopy Applications
57
Figure 6-6: Typical Lightfield Available Devices Area
59
Figure 6-7: Typical Lightfield Experiment Devices Area
59
Figure 6-8: Typical Lightfield Experiment Settings: Shutter Expander Open
60
Focus and Rotational Alignment
62
Figure 6-9: Typical Lightfield Data Viewer
62
Figure 6-10: Lightfield Align Spectrometer
63
Exposure
67
Array Architecture
67
Exposure with a Mechanical Shutter
67
Figure 7-1: Exposure of the CCD with Shutter Compensation
67
Continuous Exposure (no Shuttering)
68
Exposure Time
69
CCD Temperature
69
Figure 7-2: Typical Winx Detector Temperature Dialog
69
Dark Charge
70
Saturation
70
Chapter 8: Analog to Digital Conversion
71
Figure 8-1: Array Terms for a CCD with a Dual Output Amplifier
71
Output Amplifier {Quality
72
Table 8-1: Sample Controller Gain {Analog Gain} Vs. Readout Port Values
72
Controller Gain
73
Digitization
74
Digitization Rate {Speed
74
ADC Offset (Bias)
75
Full Frame Readout
77
Figure 9-1: Full Frame at Full Resolution
77
Calculating Image Acquisition/Readout Time
78
CCD Readout Time
78
Chapter 10: Binning
79
10.1 Hardware Binning
79
Figure 10-1: 2 × 2 Binning
79
10.2 Software Binning
80
10.3 Array Orientation
81
Figure 10-2: Binning and Array Orientation
81
Chapter 11: Advanced Topics
83
Timing Modes
84
Table 11-1: Camera Timing Modes
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Free Run {No Response
85
Figure 11-1: Flowchart: Free Run {No Response
85
Figure 11-2: Timing Diagram: Free Run {No Response
85
External Sync {Readout Per Trigger
86
Figure 11-3: Flowchart: Two External Sync Timing Options
86
Figure 11-4: Timing Diagram: External Sync Mode (+ Edge Trigger)
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External Sync with Continuous Cleans {Clean until
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Trigger} Timing
88
Figure 11-5: Flowchart: Continuous Cleans {Clean until Trigger
88
Figure 11-6: Timing Diagram: Winx Continuous Cleans
89
Figure 11-7: Timing Diagram: Lightfield Clean until Trigger (CUT)
89
EXT SYNC Trigger Input
90
Figure 11-8: PIXIS Rear Connector Panel
90
11.2 Fast and Safe Modes
91
Fast Mode (Winx and Lightfield)
91
Safe Mode (Winx)
91
Figure 11-9: Safe Mode and Fast Mode Operation Flow Charts
92
11.3 LOGIC out Control
93
Figure 11-10:Timing Diagram: LOGIC out Control Signals
93
11.4 Kinetics Mode
94
Figure 11-11: Kinetics Readout
94
Kinetic Timing Modes and Shutter Control
95
Figure 11-12:Typical Winx Hardware Setup Dialog
95
Figure 11-13:Typical Winx Experiment Setup Dialog
96
Figure 11-14: Typical Lightfield Sensor Readout Expander: Kinetics Readout
96
Figure 11-15:Typical Shutter and Trigger Expanders: no Response
96
Free Run (Non-Triggered Mode)
97
Figure 11-16:Timing Diagram: Free Run {Non-Triggered} Kinetics Mode
97
Single Trigger Mode
98
Figure 11-17:Timing Diagram: Single Trigger, Kinetics Mode
98
Multiple Trigger Mode
99
Figure 11-18:Timing Diagram: Multiple Trigger Kinetics Mode
99
11.5 Custom Modes
100
Custom Chip
100
Software Configuration
100
Figure 11-19:Typical Winx Hardware Setup: Custom Chip Dialog
101
Figure 11-20:Typical Lightfield Custom Sensor Pane
101
Custom Timing
102
Figure 11-21:Lightfield: Custom Timing
102
Figure 11-22:Winx: Vertical Shift
103
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
105
System Dimensions and Weight
105
Vacuum Window
105
CCD Arrays
105
Focal Distance (Optical)
105
Table A-1: Focal Plane Distances
105
Power Specifications
106
Power Connector
106
Figure A-1: PIXIS Rear Panel Power Connector Pinout
106
Table A-2: Power Supply Technical Specifications
106
Table A-3: Power Connector Pinout
106
Environmental and Thermal Specifications
107
Ventilation
107
Table A-4: PIXIS Environmental and Thermal Specifications
107
Table A-5: Deepest Operating Temperature by CCD Size
107
Internal Shutter Specifications
108
Tripod Mount
108
Coolcubeii External Coolant Circulator
108
Table A-6: Internal Shutter Specifications
108
Table A-7: Coolcube II External Coolant Circulator Specifications
108
Minimum Host Computer Specifications
109
Minimum Winx Requirements
109
Minimum Lightfield Requirements
109
Appendix B: Outline Drawings
111
Figure B-1: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, Adjustable C-Mount, Internal
111
Figure B-2: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, Fixed C-Mount, Internal Shutter
112
Figure B-3: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, Adjustable C-Mount, Internal
113
Figure B-4: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, Fixed C-Mount, Internal Shutter
114
Figure B-5: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, F-Mount, Internal Shutter, Air-Cooled
115
Figure B-6: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, F-Mount, Internal Shutter
116
Figure B-7: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, F-Mount: 2048 X 2048, Internal
117
Figure B-8: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, F-Mount: 2048 X 2048, Internal
118
Figure B-9: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, Spectroscopy-Mount, no Internal
119
Figure B-10: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, Spectroscopy-Mount, no Internal
120
Figure B-11: Outline Drawing: PIXIS, Spectroscopy-Mount: Internal
121
Figure B-12: Outline Drawing: Coolcube II Circulator
122
Appendix C: Adapter Adjustment and Focusing Procedures
123
Adjustable C-Mount Adapter
123
Figure C-1: Lock Screw Location on a PIXIS
123
F-Mount Adapter Focusing Procedure
124
Figure C-2: F-Mount Adapter Adjustment Ring Set Screw Locations
124
Lens Focusing Procedure
125
Appendix D: Spectrograph Adapters
127
Table D-1: Spectrograph Adapter Kit Information
127
Flange Mount to Teledyne Acton Research Series Spectrograph Adapter
128
Installation Procedure
128
Figure D-1: Flange Mount to Teledyne Acton Research Series
128
Table D-2: Required Hardware: Flange Mount to Teledyne Acton Research
128
3.60"/3.88" Bolt Circle to Teledyne Acton Research Series
129
Spectrograph Adapter
129
Installation Procedure
129
Figure D-2: 3.60"/3.88" Bolt Circle to Teledyne Acton Research Series
129
Table D-3: Required Hardware: 3.60"/3.88" Bolt Circle to Teledyne Acton
129
C-Mount to Teledyne Acton Research Series Spectrograph Adapter
130
Installation Procedure
130
Figure D-3: C-Mount to Teledyne Acton Research Series Spectrograph
130
Table D-4: Required Hardware: C-Mount to Teledyne Acton Research
130
Installation Procedure
132
Figure D-4: Teledyne Acton Research SP-2350/SP-2550 Adjustable C
132
Table D-5: Required Hardware: Teledyne Acton Research SP-2350
132
Installation Procedure
133
Figure D-5: Teledyne Acton Research SP-2150/SP-2750 Adjustable C
133
Table D-6: Required Hardware: Teledyne Acton Research SP-2150
133
Flange-Mount to Isoplane SCT-320 Adapter
134
Installation Procedure
134
Figure D-6: Flange-Mount to Isoplane SCT-320 Adapter
134
Table D-7: Required Hardware: Flange-Mount to Isoplane SCT-320 Adapter
134
Appendix E: Troubleshooting
135
Table E-1: Issues with Recommended Troubleshooting Guidelines
135
Acquisition Started but Viewer Contents Do Not Update
136
Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes
136
Figure E-1: Typical Acquisition Display
136
Camera Stops Working
137
Camera1 (or Similar Name) in Camera Name Field
137
Figure E-2: Camera1 in Camera Name Field
137
Figure E-3: Editing Camera Name in Notepad
137
Controller Is Not Responding
138
Figure E-4: Editing Camera Name in Notepad
138
Coolcubeii: Low Coolant (Air in the Hoses)
139
Cooling Troubleshooting
140
Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained
140
Camera Loses Temperature Lock
140
Gradual Deterioration of Cooling Capability
141
Data Loss or Serial Violation
141
Data Overrun Due to Hardware Conflict Message
141
Figure E-5: Data Overrun Due to Hardware Conflict Dialog
141
E.10 Data Overrun Has Occurred Message
142
E.11 Devices Missing
142
Figure E-6: Devices Missing Dialog
142
E.12 Device Is Occupied
143
Figure E-7: Typical Lightfield Device Occupied Indicator
143
E.13 Error Creating Controller Messages
144
E.14 Overexposed or Smeared Images
144
Figure E-8: Error Creating Controller Dialog
144
E.15 Program Error Message
145
Figure E-9: Typical Program Error Dialog
145
E.16 Serial Violations Have Occurred Error
146
E.17 Shutter Failure
146
Figure E-10: Typical Serial Violations Have Occurred Error Dialog
146
Appendix F: Winspec/32/Lightfield Cross Reference
147
Winspec/32-To-Lightfield Terminology
147
Table F-1: Winspec/32-To-Lightfield Cross Reference
147
Lightfield to Winspec/32
149
Table F-2: Lightfield-To-Winspec/32 Cross Reference
149
Warranty and Service
151
Limited Warranty
151
Basic Limited One (1) Year Warranty
151
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products
151
XP Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty
151
Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty
152
Vacuum Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty
152
Image Intensifier Detector Limited One Year Warranty
152
X-Ray Detector Limited One Year Warranty
152
Software Limited Warranty
152
Owner's Manual and Troubleshooting
153
Your Responsibility
153
Contact Information
154
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