Princeton Instruments PI-MAX 3 System - Figure 12. 2 × 2 Binning for Interline CCD - Dual Port Readout; Figure 13. 2 × 2 Binning for Full Frame CCD - Single Port Readout

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Figure 12. 2 × 2 Binning for Interline CCD - Dual Port Readout

Figure 13. 2 × 2 Binning for Full Frame CCD - Single Port Readout

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Attention10
Chapter 1 Introduction11
- PI-MAX3 System Components11
- Summary of PI-MAX3 Data Acquisition12
- Figure 2. Major Components of the Intensifier-CCD12
- Safety Information14
- Precautions15
- Cleaning and Maintenance16
- Repairs16
- Manual Organization17
Chapter 2 Installation Overview19
- Figure 3. PI-MAX3 System Diagram20
Chapter 3 System Setup21
- Introduction21
- Dangers and Warnings21
- Unpacking the System21
- Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory21
- System Requirements22
- Mounting the PI-MAX323
  - Imaging Applications23
  - Spectroscopy Applications24
- Software Installation24
- Figure 4. Winview Installation: Select Components Dialog Box24
- Making the Camera-Circulator Connections25
- Making the Camera to Dry Nitrogen Source Connections26
- Entering the Default Camera System Parameters into Winx (Winview/32, Winspec/32, or Winxtest/32)26
- PI-MAX ® 3 System Manual Version 1.A26
- Figure 5. Camera Detection Wizard - Welcome Dialog Box26
Chapter 4 First Light27
- Introduction27
- Required Equipment and Cables27
- Cable Connections27
- Before Turning on the System28
- Turning on the System and Setting up the Software28
- Configuring the Software28
  - Setup Menu28
  - Acquisition Menu29
- Initial Data Acquisition30
- Focusing31
- Final Comments31
Chapter 5 General Operation Factors33
- Introduction33
- Data Acquisition Sequence33
- Figure 6. Block Diagram of Signal Path in Standard PI-MAX3 System33
- System On/Off Sequences34
- Pre-Exposure Removal of Accumulated Charge34
- Phosphor Decay Time36
- Temperature Control36
- Exposure37
  - Exposure with an Image Intensifier38
  - Saturation38
- Background Subtraction38
- Readout of the Array39
- Software Binning47
- Digitization47
- Logic out Control47
- Figure 16. PI-MAX3 Setup| Hardware|Controller/Camera Tab Page47
- Figure 17. Comparison of READOUT, SHUTTER, and ACQUIRING Logic Output Levels48
- Experiment Setup|Main49
- Experiment Setup|Timing50
Chapter 6 Gated Operation53
- Introduction53
- Precautionary Measures54
  - Intensifier Modes and Safety54
  - Alarm54
- Timing Mode55
- MCP Bracket Pulsing55
- Additional Experiments58
Chapter 7 Timing Generator Pulses and Sequences73
- Pulse Set73
- Single Sequence74
  - Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes74
Chapter 8 Dual Image Feature (DIF)75
- Introduction75
- Requirements75
- Interline CCD Operation75
- Timing Modes76
- Setup76
- Tips and Tricks82
Chapter 9 Tips and Tricks83
- Introduction83
- Overexposure Protection83
- Signal Delay83
- Lasers86
- Inhibiting the Pulser During Readout87
- Lens Performance87
  - Throughput87
  - Depth of Field87
- Baseline Signal88
- Temperature Lock88
- Intensifier Alarm88
Chapter 10 System Component Descriptions91
- Introduction91
- PI-MAX3 Camera91
  - Mount Adapters91
  - Switches, Connectors and Indicators91
- Interface Card93
- Extender Bracket Kit93
- Coolcube II Coolant Circulator (Option)93
- Spectrograph (Option)93
- Cables93
- Tubing94
- Application Software94
- User Manuals94
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting95
- Introduction95
- Alarm Sounds Sporadically96
- Alarm Sounds Repetitively96
- Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes by > 1000 ADU96
- Camera Is Not Responding96
- Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes96
- Camera Stops Working97
- Cooling Troubleshooting97
  - Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained97
  - Gradual Deterioration of Cooling Capability98
- Data Loss or Serial Violation98
- Error Occurs at Computer Powerup98
- Ethernet Network Is Not Accessible98
- Excessive Readout Noise99
Appendix A Specifications101
- Pi-Max3101
- Figure 65. AUX I/O Connector Pinout104
- Table 7. AUX I/O Connector Pinout and Signal Description105
- Internal Pulser106
- Intensifier Quantum Efficiency107
- Coolcube II Circulator108
- Computer108
- Operating Environment108
Appendix B Outline Drawings109
- Pi-Max3109
- Figure 68. Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 with F-Mount Adapter110
- Figure 69. Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 with Spectroscopy-Mount Adapter111
- PI-MAX3 Power Supply112
- Coolcube II Circulator113
Appendix C Software115
- Introduction115
- Camera State115
- Main Tab Page (Experiment Setup on Acquisition Menu)116
- Pulsers Dialog Box117
- Supersynchro Dialog Box117
Appendix D Extender Bracket Kit119
- Figure 76. Extender Bracket Kit Mounted to PI-MAX3119
Appendix E Mounting and Focusing C-Mount and F-Mount Lenses121
- Mounting the Lens121
- Mounting Orientation121
- Focusing122
Appendix F C-, F-, and Spectroscopy-Mount Adapters123
- Figure 78. Screwdriver with Reversible Flat and Phillips Tips123
Appendix G Spectrograph Adapters125
- Introduction125
- Spectrograph-Detector Focusing125
- Table 8. Spectrograph Adapters126
- Acton (Sliding Tube)127
- Acton (C-Mount Adapter)128
- Chromex 250 IS129
- Isa Hr 320130
- Isa Hr 640131
- Spex 270M132
- Spex 500M133
- SPEX Triplemate134
Appendix H Glossary135
Declaration of Conformity141
Warranty & Service143
- Limited Warranty143
- Contact Information146
Index147

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