User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents3Chapter 1 Introduction9When Flexibility Counts9Fiberoptic Expertise9Shuttering and Synchronization9Low-Noise Configurations10Software Solutions10Custom Design10PI-SCX System Components10About this Manual12Manual Organization12Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual13Environmental Conditions13Repairs13Warnings13Beryllium13Coolant13Precautions14Cleaning14Camera and Controller14Beryllium Window14Princeton Instruments Customer Service14Chapter 2 System Component Descriptions15PI-SCX Camera15ST-133 Controller17Cables20Interface Card21Application Software21User Manuals22Chapter 3 Installation Overview23Chapter 4 System Setup25Unpacking the System25Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory25System Requirements26Environmental26Ventilation26Vacuum26Coolant26Power27Host Computer27Verifying Controller Voltage Setting28To Check the Controller's Voltage Setting:29Mounting the Camera29Installing the Application Software30Setting up the Communication Interface31Setting up a PCI Interface31To Install a PCI Serial Buffer Card in the Host Computer:31Setting up a USB 2.0 Interface32USB 2.0 Limitations32Connecting the Interface (Controller-Computer) Cable35TAXI® Cable (6050-0148-CE)35To Connect the TAXI Cable:35USB 2.0 Cable (6050-0494)35To Connect the USB 2.0 Cable:35Connecting the Camera-Controller Cable35To Connect the Camera-Controller Cable (6050-0484):35Entering the Default Camera System Parameters into WinX (WinView/32, WinSpec/32, or WinXTest/32)36WinX Versions 2.5.19.6 and later36WinX Versions before 2.5.19.6: Run RSConfig.exe36Making the Circulator-Camera Connections37Service Notes39Chapter 5 Operation41Introduction41System On/Off Sequences42First Light43Cabling43Getting Started43Setting the Parameters43Acquiring Data45Power Down Procedure46Exposure and Signal46Introduction46CCD Array Architecture46Exposure Time47CCD Temperature47Temperature Stabilization47Dark Charge48Saturation49Readout49Full Frame Readout49Binning50Hardware Binning50Software Binning51Output Amplifier Selection52Analog Gain Control52Digitization53Introduction53Digitization Rate53ADC Offset54Chapter 6 Advanced Topics55Introduction55Timing Modes55External Sync56External Sync with Continuous Cleans58Fast Mode and Safe Mode59TTL Control61Introduction61TTL In61Buffered vs. Latched Inputs62TTL Out62TTL Diagnostics Screen63Hardware Interface63Example64Chapter 7 Troubleshooting65Introduction65Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes66Camera Stops Working66Camera1 (or similar name) in Camera Name field66Changing the ST-133's Line Voltage and Fuses67To Change Voltage and Fuse Configuration:67Controller Is Not Responding68Cooling Troubleshooting69Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained.69Camera loses Temperature Lock69Gradual Deterioration of Cooling Capability69Data Loss or Serial Violation70Data Overrun Due to Hardware Conflict message70Data Overrun Has Occurred message71Demo is only Choice on Hardware Wizard:Interface dialog (Versions 2.5.19.0 and earlier)71Demo, High Speed PCI, and PCI(Timer) are Choices on Hardware Wizard:Interface dialog (Versions 2.5.19.0 and earlier)73Detector Temperature, Acquire, and Focus are Grayed Out (Versions 2.5.19.0 and earlier)75Error Creating Controller message76Error Occurs at Computer Powerup76No CCD Named in the Hardware Wizard:CCD dialog (Versions 2.5.19.0 and earlier)79Program Error message79Removing/Installing a Plug-In Module80To Remove a Module:81To Install a Module:81Securing the Detector-Controller Cable Slide Latch82Serial violations have occurred. Check interface cable.83Appendix A Specifications85CCD Arrays85Types85PI-SCX:130085PI-SCX:409686PI-SCX:430086Camera Window86Camera Connector86Camera Cooling87Temperature Control87Gain87Dimensions88PI-SCX:130088PI-SCX:430088Controller TTL I/O88Controller I/O88Controller Interface88Controller Power Input88Controller Dimensions88Mounting88Appendix B Outline Drawings89Appendix C Repumping the Vacuum97Introduction97Requirements98Pumping Procedure98Preliminary Steps98Pumping Down99Installing a New Vacuum Seal99Appendix D USB 2.0 Limitations101Declaration of Conformity103Warranty & Service105Limited Warranty105Basic Limited One (1) Year Warranty105Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products105XP Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty105Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty106Vacuum Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty106Image Intensifier Detector Limited One Year Warranty106X-Ray Detector Limited One Year Warranty106Software Limited Warranty106Owner's Manual and Troubleshooting107Your Responsibility107Contact Information108Index109Size: 2.14 MBPages: 112Language: EnglishOpen manual