Dectris EIGER 2 - 5 Getting Started; Startup Procedure

5. GETTING STARTED
Information #2
Instructions on properly mounting and preparing the detector system can be found in the
Technical Specications. Before operating the detector, read the complete documentation.
5.1. Startup Procedure
• Turn on the nitrogen or dry air ow at least 30 min before turning on the detector.
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• Turn on the thermal stabilization unit and set the operation temperature as specied in the Technical
Specications. Please read the thermal stabilization unit manual, as some models must be powered and
additionally activated in order to operate properly.
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• Connect all the required cables for power, data, and trigger signals (if applicable) to the detector and the
detector control unit.
• Turn on the detector.
• Turn on the detector control unit. Please allow 6 minutes for the BIOS test procedures and startup of
software to complete.
• Access the web interface via the IP address of the detector control unit or start using the SIMPLON API to
initialize and control the detector (see the API Reference documentation).
• For detectors with a CdTe sensor, it is necessary to wait up to 30 minutes after initializing the detector in
order to get the best data quality.
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Some detectors do not require a dry air connection. Consult the Technical Specications for more information.
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Some detectors do not require water cooling. Consult the Technical Specications for more information.
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