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Mirion Technologies Lynx II DSA - User Manual

Mirion Technologies Lynx II DSA
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Lynx
II
Digital Signal Analyzer
7096089 User's Manual

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Mirion Technologies Lynx II DSA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMirion Technologies
ModelLynx II DSA
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Considerations

Introduction

About this Manual

Provides a reference to the manual's capabilities and operations of the Lynx II DSA.

Key Features of Lynx II

Lists the essential capabilities and functionalities of the Lynx II Digital Signal Analyzer.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Lists common abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the manual for clarity.

Acquisition Modes and Units

Describes various acquisition modes like PHA, DLFC, MCS, MSS, and List Modes.

Auxiliary Counters, DSO, and SCA

Details Auxiliary Counters, Digital Storage Oscilloscope, and Single Channel Analyzers.

Getting Started with Lynx II

Guides users on accessing and interacting with the Lynx II system.

Web Client Interface Overview

Introduces the Lynx II Web Client interface and its basic views.

Accessing and Configuring the Lynx II

Details accessing the system, changing network settings, and managing security.

Hardware Parameters and Calibration

Covers hardware settings, acquisition parameters, and sample energy calibration.

Controls and Connectors

Front Panel LCD Screen Details

Details the instrument status and activity displayed on the front panel LCD screen.

Rear Panel Connectors Summary

Summarizes rear panel connectors including HVPS outputs, signal inputs, and advanced panel I/O.

Rear Panel Indicators and System Power

Explains rear panel LEDs for status indication and Lynx II system power.

Lynx II System Power and Communication Ports

Details system power connection and available communication ports (USB, Ethernet).

Hardware Controls: Power and Reset

Describes the power switch, self-test, fault indication, and factory reset control.

System Setup

The Lynx II DSA Unit

Describes the Lynx II as a low-power, solid-state device and its components.

Rack-Mount and Genie 2000 Software Setup

Covers rack-mounting options and setting up Genie 2000 analysis software.

MID Files and MCA Definition Editing

Explains MID files, the MID Editor, and procedures for editing MCA settings.

Using Definition Tables and MID Wizard

Guides on using definition tables, loading/unloading databases, and the MID Wizard.

Configuring MCA and Detector Parameters

Details defining an MCA, interpreting entries, and setting up devices.

Sample Changer and Input Settings

Covers Sample Changer configuration and input settings like name and detector type.

Stabilizer and DSP Gain Parameters

Explains Stabilizer settings and DSP Gain parameters for optimization.

DSP Filter and High Voltage Parameters

Details DSP Filter settings and High Voltage Power Supply parameters.

Acquisition Setup and Coincidence Settings

Covers acquisition setup, coincidence logic, and external controls.

System Connections for Detectors

Illustrates detector system connections, including BNC and power cables.

Communicating with Lynx II

Explains communication methods and default network settings.

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Setup

Guides on setting up UPnP for device discovery and network access.

Administrator and User Setup Tasks

Covers initial setup tasks for administrators and users.

Web-Based Operations

Accessing the Lynx II Web Client

Guides on accessing the Lynx II via a web browser and its login page.

Web Client Interface Views Overview

Describes the Navigator, Data, and Acquisition Panel views of the web client.

Acquisition Panel and Controls

Explains the acquisition panel's LEDs, input selection, and start/stop/clear controls.

Spectral Plot Features and ROIs

Details spectral plot interaction, context menus, ROIs, and calculations.

Plot Expansion, Zooming, and Information View

Covers expanding plots, zooming, and viewing acquisition/calibration data.

Digital Oscilloscope and Waveform Analysis

Introduces the digital oscilloscope for signal examination and waveform analysis.

Preferences for Graph Appearance

Details miscellaneous, axes, and colors settings for graph customization.

Acquisition Settings and Modes

Explains acquisition settings, modes, and calibration options.

General and Coincidence Acquisition Settings

Covers general acquisition settings and coincidence logic configuration.

External Controls and MCS Mode Settings

Details external control options and MCS mode settings for Input 2.

Hardware Settings Overview

Provides access to Hardware settings like HVPS, Gain, Digital Filter, and Stabilizer.

Auxiliary Counters and External Synchronization

Covers Auxiliary Counters and External Synchronization settings.

Sample Changer and Single Channel Analyzers

Details Sample Changer settings and Single Channel Analyzer configurations.

Maintenance Features and Network Settings

Lists maintenance features and categorizes network settings.

Diagnostics and Firmware Update

Explains diagnostics, readings, monitors, and firmware update procedures.

Security, Backup, and Restore

Covers changing administrator password, backup/restore, and factory reset.

Lock;Unlock, Release Notes, and Reboot

Details device lock/unlock, release notes, application info, and rebooting.

Specifications

Acquisition Device Input Specifications

Details specifications for input connectors like ENERGY, TRP INH, HV INH, MCS, PHA SS, MCS SS.

Acquisition Device Input and Output Specs

Covers CHAN ADV, SWEEP ADV, GATE, CHGR RDY inputs and GP I/O, PWR, outputs.

Communication Ports and Rear Panel Indicators

Details ETHERNET, OTG, USB ports and rear panel indicator LEDs.

Programmable Controls: Gain and LLD;ULD

Explains Gain, Conversion Gain, LLD Mode, LLD/ULD settings.

Programmable Controls: TRP Inhibit and Digital Filter

Details TRP Inhibit, Digital Filter, Rise Time, Flat Top, PUR Guard settings.

Programmable Controls: Discriminator and Auto Pole Zero

Covers Slow Disc settings, PUR/LTC, Overload Recovery, BLR Mode, Auto Pole Zero.

Programmable Controls: Oscilloscope and Stabilizer

Details oscilloscope sweep, trigger, and stabilizer settings.

Sample Changer and Synchronization Specifications

Covers Sample Changer control and synchronization settings.

Performance Specifications

Details performance metrics like spectrum broadening and pileup rejection.

Data Acquisition Modes Overview

Describes PHA, MCS, MSS, DLFC, List, and TLIST acquisition modes.

High Voltage Power Supply and HV Inhibit Specs

Details HVPS output ranges and HV INHIBIT input modes.

Physical, Environmental, and Ordering Information

Covers physical dimensions, environmental conditions, and ordering details.

Communications Setup

Quick Start Network Administrator Guide

Provides network connection requirements and factory settings for Lynx II.

Configuring Network Connections

Guides on preferred wired IP network setup and direct PC connection.

Quick IP Setup Summary and PC Configuration

Summarizes IP setup, PC configuration, and connectivity testing.

Accessing Lynx II via Browser and UPnP Settings

Guides browser access and configuring UPnP settings.

DHCP Setup and PC Configuration for DHCP

Details DHCP setup changes and configuring PC for DHCP.

Setting Up a USB Connection

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing USB drivers.

Configuring Multiple Lynx II Devices via USB

Guides on setting up multiple Lynx II devices using USB connections.

Installing Firmware on the Lynx II Device

PUR;LTC Operation

Pileup Rejection With a Live Source

Demonstrates pileup rejection using a live source and gain adjustments.

Live Time Correction With a Live Source

Details steps to verify Live Time Correction effectiveness using a two-source method.

PUR Guard Function and Adjustment

Explains the PUR Guard function and how to adjust it using a live spectrum.

Methods of Detector Matching

Pole;Zero Compensation and Fast Discriminator Adjustment

Details Pole/Zero compensation and manual fast discriminator threshold adjustment.

Baseline Restorer Adjustment

Explains adjusting the digital baseline restorer based on detector conditions.

Operation with Reset Preamps

Configuring Preamp Reset Mode and Pole;Zero

Guides on configuring preamp reset mode and pole/zero for reset preamps.

Using Reset Input and Inhibit Function

Describes using the reset input and inhibit function, including automatic inhibit mode.

Manual Inhibit Mode Adjustment

Explains manual inhibit time adjustment using the oscilloscope.

Rack-mounting Your Lynx II

Lynx II Rack Mounting Kit Components

Details the components included in the Lynx II Rack Mounting Kit.

Rack-mounting a Single Lynx II Unit

Provides step-by-step instructions for rack-mounting a single Lynx II unit.

Rack-mounting Two Lynx II Units Together

Provides instructions for rack-mounting two Lynx II units side-by-side.

Rack-mounting Lynx II and 1 st Generation Units

Guides on mounting Lynx II and 1st generation units side-by-side in a rack.

Lynxs Internal Batteries

Lynx Battery Replacement Procedure

Guides on replacing the MCA and RTC batteries in the Lynx II.

Saving Spectrum Data in N42 and CAM Formats

Saving Spectrum Data via Web Interface

Guides on saving spectrum data in CAM and N42 formats via Maintenance menu.

Non-parameterized ROI

Non-Fitted Peak Calculation Methods

Explains methods for determining peak values like centroid without fitting.

FWHM, FWTM, Area, and Continuum Calculations

Details calculations for FWHM, FWTM, Area, and continuum.

Area Uncertainty Calculation

Explains the calculation of standard deviation for net peak area.

Installation Consideration

Installation Precautions and Compliance

Lists considerations for RFI/EMC minimization and compliance.

Preventive Maintenance and Cleaning

States no periodic cleaning is required; covers cleaning procedures and service.

FCC Notice

FCC Compliance Statement

Provides notices required by FCC rules Part 15, Subpart A regarding interference.

Disposing of This Equipment

Equipment Disposal and WEEE Directive

Advises on proper disposal of electronic equipment according to WEEE directive.

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms, Limitations, and Exclusions

Details warranty terms, limitations, remedies, and exclusions.

Software License Agreement

Software License Grant and Restrictions

Outlines the limited license grant and restrictions on software use.

License Agreement Legal Clauses

Covers severability, governing law, assignment, export, and agreement clauses.

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