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Preface
The Lynx™ Digital Signal Analyzer (DSA) is a fully integrated 32K channel signal
analyzer offering advanced signal processing filters and digital stabilization.
With its multiple counting modes, including PHA, MCS, time stamped list and
multi-spectral scaling, Lynx supports virtually every counting application right out of
the box. All current spectroscopy detector types are supported by the built-in tri
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ple-range dual-polarity HVPS.
This User's Manual is intended for the readers who will use the Lynx in their facility
to acquire spectroscopic data; the installer or technician who will initially set up the
system with other measurement and network equipment; and for the person who may
infrequently make a sophisticated adjustment to a parameter or setting. These may all
be one person or a staff. The complexity of the applications for which Lynx may be
used, and the setup and personnel involved, presumes a working level of knowledge or
ability for the different setup or options. We believe that this manual will serve each
required procedure or operation adequately with its descriptions.
Setup is designed to be simple, and its web-enabled set up and operation provide live
spectral display/control, energy calibration, and basic analysis. Online Help is built in
to guide you to the information you might need for your setup and operation.
Because the Lynx is designed to be operated in a diversified computing environment,
it supports multiple modern communications technologies using 10/100 Ethernet for
easy LAN or WAN access. USB, and Modem and wired RS-232 support are also pro
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vided for specialized applications and legacy support.
The User interface - an advanced Java-enabled browser-based design - allows interac
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tion with your Inputs from almost any terminal or computer device equipped with an
Internet browser, whether locally or remotely. This minimizes the connectivity re
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quirements for all users.
A separate Lynx Programming Libraries document is available. Ask your Canberra
representative for more information about the Programming Libraries, if required.