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ORTEC 575A User Manual

ORTEC 575A
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Model 575A
Amplifier
Operating and Service Manual
Printed in U.S.A. ORTEC
®
Part No. 717460 1202
Manual Revision C
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ORTEC 575A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandORTEC
Model575A
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions and Symbols

Safety Levels Explained

Defines DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION levels for safety instructions.

Product Safety Symbols

Explains symbols like ATTENTION and DANGER – High Voltage found on the product.

Safety Warnings and Cleaning Instructions

Danger of High Voltage

Warns about dangerous voltages when opening the instrument and advises disconnecting power.

Amplifier Description

Pole-Zero Cancellation Explained

Explains the purpose and mechanism of pole-zero cancellation for reducing pulse undershoot.

Amplifier Specifications

Performance Characteristics

Details gain range, pulse shape, linearity, noise, temperature stability, walk, and overload recovery.

Installation and Setup

Power Supply Connection

Details how to connect the 575A to a NIM bin's power supply and safety precautions.

Preamplifier Connection

Explains connecting the preamplifier to the 575A, including input impedance and termination.

Amplifier Operation

Front Panel Control Usage

Explains how to set the GAIN, POS/NEG, PZ ADJ, and SHAPING controls.

Standard Setup Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide for setting up the detector, preamplifier, and amplifier in a system.

Pole-Zero Adjustment

Details the critical adjustment of the PZ ADJ control for optimal performance, with visual examples.

Pole-Zero Adjustment with Square Wave

Describes an alternative method for precise pole-zero adjustment using a square wave input.

Amplifier Noise and Resolution Measurement

Explains how to measure amplifier noise and resolution using a pulse generator and voltmeter.

Spectroscopy System Operation

Alpha-Particle Spectroscopy

Guides on setting up and calibrating a system for high-resolution alpha-particle spectroscopy.

Gamma Spectroscopy Systems

Discusses using the 575A in high-resolution gamma spectroscopy with different detector types.

Maintenance and Testing

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