Princeton Instruments PI-MAX 3 System Manual de usuario

4411-0129

Version 1.A

September 8, 2010

*4411-0069*

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Table of Contents

Attention! ..............................................................................................................x

Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................................................... 11

PI-MAX3 System Components ........................................................................................ 11

Camera Head..............................................................................................................11

Cable...........................................................................................................................12

Summary of PI-MAX3 Data Acquisition ......................................................................... 12

Safety Information............................................................................................................14

Safety Related Symbols Used in This Manual........................................................... 14

Grounding and Safety................................................................................................. 14

Intensifier Modes and Safety......................................................................................14

Audible Alarm............................................................................................................15

High Intensity Light Damage.....................................................................................15

Precautions........................................................................................................................15

Cleaning and Maintenance................................................................................................16

Cleaning the Camera.................................................................................................. 16

Cleaning Optical Surfaces –UnigenTMII Coating...................................................... 16

Cleaning Optical Surfaces –Protective Window....................................................... 16

Flushing and Refilling the CCD Chamber .................................................................16

Repairs..............................................................................................................................16

Manual Organization ........................................................................................................17

Chapter 2 Installation Overview....................................................................... 19

Chapter 3 System Setup................................................................................... 21

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 21

Dangers and Warnings......................................................................................................21

Unpacking the System ...................................................................................................... 21

Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory...................................................................21

System Requirements .......................................................................................................22

Environmental............................................................................................................22

Ventilation.................................................................................................................. 22

Power.......................................................................................................................... 23

Host Computer ...........................................................................................................23

Mounting the PI-MAX3....................................................................................................23

Imaging Applications................................................................................................. 23

Spectroscopy Applications.........................................................................................24

Software Installation.........................................................................................................24

Making the Camera-Circulator Connections ....................................................................25

Making the Camera to Dry Nitrogen Source Connections ............................................... 26

Entering the Default Camera System Parameters into WinX (WinView/32,

WinSpec/32, or WinXTest/32)..................................................................................... 26

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Chapter 4 First Light......................................................................................... 27

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 27

Required Equipment and Cables.......................................................................................27

Cable Connections............................................................................................................27

Before Turning on the System..........................................................................................28

Turning on the System and Setting Up the Software........................................................ 28

Configuring the Software.................................................................................................. 28

Setup menu................................................................................................................. 28

Acquisition menu .......................................................................................................29

Initial Data Acquisition.....................................................................................................30

Focusing............................................................................................................................31

Final Comments................................................................................................................ 31

Chapter 5 General Operation Factors ............................................................. 33

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 33

Data Acquisition Sequence...............................................................................................33

System On/Off Sequences ................................................................................................ 34

Pre-Exposure Removal of Accumulated Charge .............................................................. 34

Introduction................................................................................................................34

Dark Charge ...............................................................................................................34

Clean Cycles...............................................................................................................35

Phosphor Decay Time....................................................................................................... 36

Temperature Control.........................................................................................................36

Cooling Method..........................................................................................................36

Setting the Temperature .............................................................................................37

Exposure ...........................................................................................................................37

Exposure with an Image Intensifier............................................................................38

Saturation ...................................................................................................................38

Background Subtraction ................................................................................................... 38

Readout of the Array.........................................................................................................39

Interline CCD Readout............................................................................................... 39

Full Frame CCD Readout........................................................................................... 42

Binned Readout (Hardware Binning)......................................................................... 43

Software Binning..............................................................................................................47

Digitization .......................................................................................................................47

Logic Out Control.............................................................................................................47

Experiment Setup|Main .................................................................................................... 49

Number of Images/Spectra and Accumulations.........................................................49

CCD Readout .............................................................................................................49

Intensifier Gain...........................................................................................................49

Intensifier Mode.........................................................................................................50

Experiment Setup|Timing................................................................................................. 50

Timing Mode.............................................................................................................. 50

Fast Mode or Safe Mode ............................................................................................50

Delay Time................................................................................................................. 51

Chapter 6 Gated Operation............................................................................... 53

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 53

Precautionary Measures.................................................................................................... 54

Intensifier Modes and Safety......................................................................................54

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Alarm.......................................................................................................................... 54

Timing Mode ....................................................................................................................55

MCP Bracket Pulsing........................................................................................................55

Introduction................................................................................................................55

Bracket Pulsing in LIF Measurements .......................................................................56

Bracket Pulsing in Nanosecond Pump Probe Experiments........................................ 56

Limitations of Bracket Pulse Gating ..........................................................................57

Impact of Bracket Pulsing on Delay...........................................................................57

Setup...........................................................................................................................58

Additional Experiments.................................................................................................... 58

Introduction................................................................................................................58

Procedure for Setting up and Performing a Swept Gate Experiment (Fixed

Width, Variable Delay) ..............................................................................................59

Procedure for Setting up and Performing a Single Shot Experiment.........................68

Procedure for Setting up and Performing a Swept Gate Experiment (Variable

Width, Variable Delay): .............................................................................................71

Procedure for Setting up and Performing a Static Gate Experiment (Fixed

Width, Fixed Delay)................................................................................................... 71

Chapter 7 Timing Generator Pulses and Sequences..................................... 73

Pulse Set............................................................................................................................73

Description .................................................................................................................73

Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes:............................................................73

Single Sequence................................................................................................................ 74

Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes:............................................................ 74

Chapter 8 Dual Image Feature (DIF) ................................................................ 75

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 75

Requirements ....................................................................................................................75

Interline CCD Operation...................................................................................................75

Timing Modes...................................................................................................................76

Setup .................................................................................................................................76

Hardware.................................................................................................................... 76

Software .....................................................................................................................76

Operation.................................................................................................................... 76

Tips and Tricks .................................................................................................................82

Chapter 9 Tips and Tricks ................................................................................ 83

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 83

Overexposure Protection................................................................................................... 83

Signal Delay...................................................................................................................... 83

Introduction................................................................................................................83

Time Budgets .............................................................................................................84

Measuring Coincidence.............................................................................................. 84

Adjusting the Signal Delay.........................................................................................85

Optimizing the Gate Width and Delay.......................................................................85

Lasers................................................................................................................................86

Free Running Lasers................................................................................................... 86

Triggered Lasers.........................................................................................................86

Jitter............................................................................................................................87

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Inhibiting the Pulser during Readout................................................................................ 87

Lens Performance .............................................................................................................87

Throughput.................................................................................................................87

Depth of Field.............................................................................................................87

Baseline Signal ................................................................................................................. 88

Temperature Lock............................................................................................................. 88

Intensifier Alarm............................................................................................................... 88

Chapter 10 System Component Descriptions................................................ 91

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 91

PI-MAX3 Camera............................................................................................................. 91

Mount Adapters..........................................................................................................91

Switches, Connectors and Indicators..........................................................................91

Interface Card ................................................................................................................... 93

Extender Bracket Kit ........................................................................................................93

CoolCUBEII Coolant Circulator (Option).........................................................................93

Spectrograph (Option) ...................................................................................................... 93

Cables ...............................................................................................................................93

Tubing...............................................................................................................................94

Application Software........................................................................................................94

User Manuals.................................................................................................................... 94

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 95

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 95

Alarm Sounds Sporadically .............................................................................................. 96

Alarm Sounds Repetitively............................................................................................... 96

Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes by > 1000 ADU........................................................96

Camera Is Not Responding............................................................................................... 96

Camera Stops Working..................................................................................................... 97

Cooling Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 97

Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained. ............................................97

Gradual Deterioration of Cooling Capability............................................................. 98

Data Loss or Serial Violation............................................................................................98

Error Occurs at Computer Powerup..................................................................................98

Ethernet Network is not accessible...................................................................................98

Excessive Readout Noise.................................................................................................. 99

Appendix A Specifications............................................................................. 101

PI-MAX3........................................................................................................................ 101

Internal Pulser................................................................................................................. 106

Intensifier Quantum Efficiency....................................................................................... 107

CoolCUBEII Circulator...................................................................................................108

Computer ........................................................................................................................108

Operating Environment................................................................................................... 108

Appendix B Outline Drawings........................................................................ 109

PI-MAX3........................................................................................................................ 109

PI-MAX3 Power Supply.................................................................................................112

CoolCUBEII Circulator...................................................................................................113

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Appendix C Software...................................................................................... 115

Introduction..................................................................................................................... 115

Camera State................................................................................................................... 115

Main tab page (Experiment Setup on Acquisition menu)...............................................116

Pulsers dialog box...........................................................................................................117

SuperSYNCHRO dialog box..........................................................................................117

Appendix D Extender Bracket Kit.................................................................. 119

Appendix E Mounting and Focusing C-Mount and F-Mount Lenses........ 121

Mounting the Lens..........................................................................................................121

Mounting Orientation .....................................................................................................121

Focusing..........................................................................................................................122

Appendix F C-, F-, and Spectroscopy-Mount Adapters................................. 123

Appendix G Spectrograph Adapters............................................................. 125

Introduction..................................................................................................................... 125

Spectrograph-Detector Focusing ....................................................................................125

Acton (Sliding Tube) ...................................................................................................... 127

Acton (C-Mount Adapter) .............................................................................................. 128

Chromex 250 IS..............................................................................................................129

ISA HR 320 ....................................................................................................................130

ISA HR 640 ....................................................................................................................131

SPEX 270M.................................................................................................................... 132

SPEX 500M.................................................................................................................... 133

SPEX TripleMate............................................................................................................134

Appendix H Glossary...................................................................................... 135

Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................. 141

Warranty & Service ......................................................................................... 143

Limited Warranty............................................................................................................143

Basic Limited One (1) Year Warranty .....................................................................143

Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products............ 143

XP Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty ..................................................143

Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty...........................................143

Vacuum Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty ....................................................... 144

Image Intensifier Detector Limited One Year Warranty..........................................144

X-Ray Detector Limited One Year Warranty .......................................................... 144

Software Limited Warranty......................................................................................144

Owner's Manual and Troubleshooting .....................................................................144

Your Responsibility.................................................................................................. 145

Contact Information........................................................................................................146

Index................................................................................................................. 147

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Figures

Figure 1. Typical PI-MAX3 System Components...........................................................11

Figure 2. Major Components of the Intensifier-CCD...................................................... 12

Figure 3. PI-MAX3 System Diagram..............................................................................20

Figure 4. WinView Installation: Select Components dialog box....................................24

Figure 5. Camera Detection Wizard - Welcome dialog box............................................26

Figure 6. Block Diagram of Signal Path in Standard PI-MAX3 System.........................33

Figure 7. Clean Cycles in Internal Trigger Mode of Operation.......................................35

Figure 8. Phosphor Decay Time ......................................................................................36

Figure 9. Interline CCD Readout.....................................................................................39

Figure 10. Non-Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout.............................................. 40

Figure 11. Full Frame CCD Readout...............................................................................42

Figure 12. 2 × 2 Binning for Interline CCD - Dual Port Readout.................................... 45

Figure 13. 2 × 2 Binning for Full Frame CCD - Single Port Readout.............................45

Figure 14. Experiment Setup|ROI Setup tab.................................................................... 46

Figure 15. Partial Frame 2 × 2 Binning for Interline CCD - Single Port Readout (ROI is

not centered and symmetrical horizontally) ...................................................46

Figure 16. PI-MAX3 Setup| Hardware|Controller/Camera tab page............................... 47

Figure 17. Comparison of READOUT, SHUTTER, and ACQUIRING Logic Output

Levels .............................................................................................................48

Figure 18. Experiment Setup|Main tab ............................................................................49

Figure 19. Experiment Setup|Timing dialog box.............................................................50

Figure 20. Safe Mode and Fast Mode Operation.............................................................52

Figure 21. Timing: Bracket Pulsing.................................................................................56

Figure 22. PI-MAX3 Timing for MCP Bracket Pulsing..................................................58

Figure 23. Experiments with the PI-MAX3..................................................................... 58

Figure 24. Experiment is Master Clock: Hardware Setup and Timing Diagram.............60

Figure 25. Hardware Setup: Controller/ Camera tab page...............................................61

Figure 26. Define Spectrograph and Install/Remove Spectrographs dialogs .................. 62

Figure 27. Move Spectrograph dialog .............................................................................62

Figure 28. Experiment Setup: Main and Timing tab pages .............................................63

Figure 29. Experiment Setup: ADC and ROI Setup tab pages ........................................ 63

Figure 30. SuperSYNCHRO: Trigger tab page ...............................................................64

Figure 31. SuperSYNCHRO: Trigger In and Gating tab pages.......................................64

Figure 32. Sequential Gating Setup and Width/Delay Sequence dialog boxes ...............65

Figure 33. Trigger Out tab page.......................................................................................66

Figure 34. Experiment Setup: Timing and Main tab pages .............................................66

Figure 35. Experiment Results in 3-D .............................................................................67

Figure 36. PI-MAX3 SyncMASTER is Master Clock: Hardware Setup and Timing

Diagram..........................................................................................................68

Figure 37. Single Shot: Hardware Setup.......................................................................... 69

Figure 38. Cleans and Skips: Default Values Loaded ..................................................... 69

Figure 39. Experiment Setup: Gain Selected................................................................... 70

Figure 40. Repetitive Gating Setup: 100 ns Width, 10 ns Delay..................................... 70

Figure 41. Single Shot Result: Fluorescence Spot, 100 ns Width, 10 ns Delay ..............70

Figure 42. Single Shot Result: Fluorescence Spot, 100 ns Width, 10 ns Delay, Binned

Vertically........................................................................................................71

Figure 43. Repetitive Gating Setup dialog box................................................................71

Figure 44. Pulse Set .........................................................................................................73

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Figure 45. Trigger per Pulse ............................................................................................ 73

Figure 46. Sequence with 3 Repetitions .......................................................................... 74

Figure 47. Timing Diagram: Sequence with 3 Repetitions and Trigger per Pulse .......... 74

Figure 48. System Diagram: DIF Operation.................................................................... 76

Figure 49. DIF Operation: Single Trigger Timing Diagram............................................77

Figure 50. Hardware Setup|Controller/Camera tab..........................................................77

Figure 51. Experiment Setup|Main and Timing tab.........................................................78

Figure 52. Pulsers dialog .................................................................................................78

Figure 53. Gating tab .......................................................................................................78

Figure 54. DIF Gating Setup dialog –Single Trigger...................................................... 78

Figure 55. Trigger In and Trigger Out tabs...................................................................... 79

Figure 56. DIF Operation: Dual Trigger Timing Diagram..............................................80

Figure 57. Hardware Setup|Controller/Camera tab..........................................................80

Figure 58. Experiment Setup|Main and Timing tabs ....................................................... 81

Figure 59. Pulsers dialog .................................................................................................81

Figure 60. Gating tab .......................................................................................................81

Figure 61. DIF Gating Setup dialog –Dual Trigger........................................................ 81

Figure 62. Trigger In and Trigger Out tabs...................................................................... 82

Figure 63. PI-MAX3 Rear Panel ..................................................................................... 91

Figure 64. Ebus Driver Installation Tool dialog box .......................................................99

Figure 65. AUX I/O Connector Pinout.......................................................................... 104

Figure 66. Intensifier QE Curves...................................................................................107

Figure 67. Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 with C-mount Adapter....................................109

Figure 68. Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 with F-mount Adapter....................................110

Figure 69. Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 with Spectroscopy-mount Adapter................. 111

Figure 70. Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 Power Supply .................................................112

Figure 71. Outline Drawing: CoolCUBEII Circulator....................................................113

Figure 72. Camera State dialog box...............................................................................115

Figure 73. Main tab page with PI-MAX3 camera.......................................................... 116

Figure 74. Pulsers dialog box......................................................................................... 117

Figure 75. SuperSYNCHRO dialog box........................................................................117

Figure 76. Extender Bracket Kit mounted to PI-MAX3................................................119

Figure 77. F-mount (Nikon) Lens Adapter....................................................................121

Figure 78. Screwdriver with Reversible Flat and Phillips tips.......................................123

Figure 79. PI-MAX3 Mount Adapters...........................................................................123

Tables

Table 1. Readout Rates for Kodak 1024 × 1024 Array at 16 MHz Dual Port................. 41

Table 2. Spectral Rates for e2v CCD30-11 Array at 2 MHz........................................... 43

Table 3. Timing Mode, Shutter Control, and Ext. Trigger Input when using the Internal

Timing Generator ........................................................................................... 55

Table 4. Single Shot Experiment Time Budget ...............................................................68

Table 5. CCD Specifications.......................................................................................... 101

Table 6. AUX I/O Cable Leads......................................................................................104

Table 7. AUX I/O Connector Pinout and Signal Description........................................105

Table 8. Spectrograph Adapters.....................................................................................126

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Attention!

Intensified CCD detectors, such as the PI-MAX®3, when biased ON, can be irreparably

damaged if continuously exposed to light levels higher than twice the A/D saturation

level. Thus it is critical that you not establish conditions that could result in damage to

the intensifier. Although intensified detectors are less prone to damage from background

light when operated gated, they are at significant risk to damage from high-intensity light

sources like a laser. High intensity sources can damage the intensifier before the

protection circuits have time to respond, or even cause spot damage without the

protection circuits acting at all. If a sustained alarm indication occurs when the controller

is turned on, either completely cover the intensifier to reduce the light to halt the overload

condition, or reduce the laboratory illumination still further until safe operating

conditions are established.

Alarm

To reduce the risk of detector damage, the PI-MAX3 detector is equipped with an audible

alarm in the detector head, activated when the intensity of light falling on the image

intensifier exceeds a preset threshold. While the alarm is sounding, the photocathode is

disabled. Immediately switch the I.I.T. switch (on the back of the PI-MAX3) to the OFF

position. Cover the detector window and only switch the I.I.T. switch to ON after the

illumination level has been lowered. If the alarm sounds continuously even when the

illumination level is adequately low, shut the system down and contact the factory for

guidance.

Note: It is normal for the alarm to sound briefly when the system is turned on.

Discontinue operation and contact the factory at once if sporadic or continuous

unwarranted alarms occur. They may indicate intensifier damage or another situation that

requires immediate attention.

UnigenTMII Coating

For greater sensitivity, the PI-MAX3 camera with Unigen II coating comes without a

protective window over the intensifier. Do not scratch the image intensifier’s coated

surface. To remove any lint or dust use very clean dry nitrogen with < 5 PSI pressure. If

you have any questions please contact your sales contact or the factory.

WARNING

Caution

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