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PicoQuant HydraHarp 400 User Manual

PicoQuant HydraHarp 400
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HydraHarp 400
Picosecond Histogram
Accumulating Real–time Processor
User's Manual and Technical Data
Version 3.0.0.1
Time–Correlated
Single Photon Counting System
with USB Interface

Table of Contents

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PicoQuant HydraHarp 400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of time channelsUp to 65536
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Weight1.5 kg
Number of routing channels4
Input Channels4
Output ChannelsSync output
SynchronizationSync input for laser repetition rate or external clock
Sync InputTTL
Signal InputNIM
Operating System CompatibilityWindows
Power Supply100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
CategoryTime-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) Module

Summary

Hardware and Software Installation

General Installation Notes

Provides crucial notes on electrostatic discharge, USB connection, and administrator privileges for installation.

Software Installation

Guides through the process of installing the HydraHarp software and its components.

Device Installation

Explains how to connect the HydraHarp hardware to the PC via USB, including driver installation.

Installation Troubleshooting

Offers steps to verify correct installation and diagnose issues in Device Manager or System Information.

Software Overview

The Main Window

Explains the components of the main HydraHarp window, including toolbar, status bar, and histogram display.

The Toolbar

Details the functions of the toolbar buttons for common commands and tools.

The Control Panel

Describes the Control Panel dialog for setting hardware and acquisition parameters.

Specific Measurement Tasks

Setting Up Input Channels

Guides on configuring input channels and SYNC input for TCSPC measurements.

Interactive Measurements

Explains how to set up and run measurements in the interactive histogramming mode.

Time Tagged Mode (TTTR) Measurements

Introduces TTTR mode, its requirements, modes (T2/T3), running, markers, file usage, and real-time correlation.

Controls and Commands Reference

Control Panel Configuration

Details settings for Sync Input, Input Channels, and Acquisition parameters within the Control Panel.

Problems, Tips & Tricks