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Quantum Opus Opus One User Manual

Quantum Opus Opus One
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Opus One
TM
Superconducting Nanowire Single-
Photon Detection System
Installation and Operation Manual
March 28, 2020
Quantum Opus, LLC
22241 Roethel Drive Suite A
Novi, MI 48375
USA
1-269-248-1004
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Quantum Opus Opus One Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSpectrometer
Wavelength Range150 - 1050 nm
Detector TypeBack-thinned CCD
Pixel Count2048
InterfaceUSB 2.0

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

Details the three main physical components of the nanowire system: Electronics Unit, Opus One Unit, and Compressor Unit.

2 Installation

2.1 Preparation for Installation

Covers compressor installation and placement considerations for the Opus One unit before unpacking and setup.

2.2 Compressor Unit Installation

Instructions for inspecting compressor connections, ensuring proper mating, and avoiding helium release during installation.

2.3 Opus One Unit Installation

Guidelines on lifting, positioning, and rack mounting the Opus One unit, emphasizing avoiding stress on connectors and ports.

3 Electronics Unit Installation

3.1 Connecting the electronics to the Opus One

Details connecting the QOELEC to the Opus One using shielded SMA cables, DB9 adapter, and USB cable for system integration.

4 System Operation

4.1 Cool Down Procedure

Procedure for initial system operation and post-warm-up cooling. Ensures system is warm before starting the cool down process.

4.2 Warm Up Procedure

Steps for warming the system, including system shutdown duration, venting, and turning off the compressor for temperature recovery.

5 Detector Operation

5.1 Setting Up the Detectors

Guide to connecting QOELEC output to a pulse counter, setting device bias, and testing functionality with ambient light.

5.2 Web Interface Example

Explains controlling the QOELEC via a computer interface, covering channel ON/OFF status and bias adjustment for detector operation.

6 Troubleshooting