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qutools quTAG MC - User Manual

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quTAG MC
Time-to-Digital Converter
Manual V1.0
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Summary

Introduction to quTAG MC

quTAG MC Time-to-Digital Converter Overview

Describes the quTAG MC as a versatile time-to-digital converter for various applications.

Technical Specifications Overview

Outlines the key features of the quTAG device, including timing resolution and connectivity.

Jitter Measurement Explained

Details the methodology for measuring timing jitter using electrical pulses and histogram analysis.

Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

Safety Legend and Symbols

Explains caution and warning symbols used in the manual for hazard identification.

General Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating and maintaining the equipment.

Environmental Operating Conditions

Specifies the recommended temperature, humidity, and altitude for safe operation.

Electrical Installation Guidelines

Covers proper connection to power supply and electrical safety precautions.

Preventive Maintenance Procedures

Details general maintenance practices and highlights the absence of user-serviceable parts.

Safety Testing Requirements

Recommends regular safety testing, including insulation testing of the power supply connector.

Cleaning Instructions

Provides guidance on how to clean the device safely without damaging sensitive components.

Technical Specifications

Variants and Options

Hardware Description

Front Panel Hardware

Describes the physical layout and connectors on the front side of the quTAG MC.

Front Panel Display Functions

Explains the information displayed on the front panel and how to interact with it.

Rear Panel Connections

Details the ports and connectors located on the rear side of the quTAG MC.

Marker Input Ports

Describes the function and connection of marker inputs for timestamp sorting.

Output Channel Ports

Explains the functionality of the two programmable output channels for conditional measurements.

Device Synchronization

Details how to synchronize multiple quTAG devices using the Sync-Out connector.

Initial Device Setup

Guides users through the essential steps for setting up the quTAG MC for the first time.

Software Installation and Configuration

quTAG Software Installation

Provides instructions for installing the quTAG software on Windows and Linux systems.

Firmware Update Process

Explains the procedure for updating the device's firmware to match software versions.

Hardware ID Configuration

Describes how to assign a unique hardware ID to distinguish between multiple connected devices.

Optional Feature Upgrade

Details how to install or upgrade optional features using an upgrade key.

Daisy Software Usage

Data Counting Functionality

Explains how to view and save individual channel count rates using the Daisy software.

Coincidence Analysis

Describes how to configure and perform coincidence measurements with specified time windows.

Histogram Generation

Details how to generate and analyze timestamps histograms within the Daisy software.

Hanbury Brown Twiss (HBT) Correlation

Explains how to perform HBT measurements and analyze the g(2)(t) function.

Lifetime Measurement Analysis

Guides users on performing lifetime measurements and fitting experimental data.

Detector Parameter Configuration

Covers settings for trigger level, edge detection, signal conditioning, and calibration.

Event Filtering Options

Describes the different filter types (Mute, Coinc, Sync) available to process input signals.

Additional Software Tools

Custom Software Development Kit (DLL)

Information on using the DLL for custom software integration and development.

Tarec Record & Merge Tool

Explains Tarec for synchronized device data recording and merging into a single timeline.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

Describes how to use the CLI for simple tasks like reading count rates or saving histogram data.

Troubleshooting and FAQ

USB Driver Version Issues

Addresses problems related to incompatible USB driver versions and their resolution.

Firmware Version Mismatch

Explains how to resolve warnings about mismatched firmware and software versions.

Handling Unexpected Delays

Discusses systematic time differences between channels and how to compensate them.

Improving Low Time Resolution

Provides solutions for low time resolution issues, often related to thermal calibration.

Revision History

qutools quTAG MC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandqutools
ModelquTAG MC
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish