Teledyne PI-MAX 4 - User Manual

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PI-MAX

®

4 Camera System

4411-0139

Issue 10

March 19, 2019

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Chapter 1 Introduction17
- PI-MAX4 System Components17
- Figure 1-2: Major Components of the Intensifier-CCD19
- Summary of PI-MAX4 Data Acquisition19
- Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual20
- Grounding and Safety21
- Precautions23
- Cleaning and Maintenance24
  - Cleaning Optical Surfaces - Protective Window24
  - Flushing and Refilling the CCD Chamber24
- Repairs24
- About this Manual25
  - Conventions Used in this Manual25
  - Manual Organization25
- Figure 1-1: Typical PI-MAX4 System Components17
Chapter 2: System Installation27
- Table 2-1: PI-MAX4 System Installation Procedure27
- System Configuration Diagrams29
- Figure 2-1: Typical PI-MAX4 System Diagram29
- Figure 2-2: Typical PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF System Diagram29
Chapter 3 System Setup31
- Dangers and Warnings31
- Unpacking the System31
- Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory32
- General System Requirements and Information33
- Mounting the Camera36
  - Imaging Applications36
  - Spectroscopy Applications37
- Application Software Installation37
- Connect the Circulator [Liquid-Cooled Cameras Only]40
- Configure Default Camera System Parameters41
  - Winx (Versions 2.5.25.X or Higher)41
  - Lightfield42
- Pi-Max42
Chapter 4 First Light43
- Required Equipment and Cables43
- Cable Connections43
- Before Turning on the System44
- Turning on the System44
- Lightfield First Light Instructions45
- Pi-Max48
- Winx First Light Instructions51
Chapter 5 Gate Mode Operation57
- Data Acquisition Sequence57
- Winx System On/Off Sequences58
- Figure 5-1: Block Diagram: Signal Path in a Standard PI-MAX4 System58
- Pre-Exposure Removal of Accumulated Charge59
  - Dark Charge59
  - Cleaning60
  - Figure 5-2: Clean Cycles in Internal Trigger Mode of Operation60
- Phosphor Decay Delay61
- Figure 5-3: Winx: Phosphor Decay Delay62
- Figure 5-4: Lightfield: Phosphor Decay Delay Parameters62
- Temperature Control63
  - Cooling Method63
  - Necessary Cooling Precautions63
  - Setting the Temperature64
- Exposure64
  - Exposure with an Image Intensifier64
    - Exposure Timing65
  - Saturation65
- Background Subtraction66
- Readout of the Array66
  - Interline CCD Readout67
  - Figure 5-5: Interline CCD Readout67
  - Figure 5-6: Step 1: Non-Overlapped, Early Exposure68
  - Figure 5-7: Step 2: Non-Overlapped, Early Readout68
  - Figure 5-8: Step 3: Non-Overlapped, Transfer to Output Node69
  - Figure 5-9: Step 4: Non-Overlapped, End of Readout69
  - Full-Frame CCD Readout70
  - Figure 5-10: Full Frame CCD Readout70
  - Binned Readout (Hardware Binning)71
- Software Binning78
- Figure 5-17: Dual Port Readout: Lightfield Settings, 5×3 Binning78
- Controller Gain {Analog Gain79
- Digitization79
- Logic out Control80
- Figure 5-18: Typical PI-MAX4 Hardware Setup Dialog80
- Figure 5-19: Timing Diagram: Shutter {Shutter Open}, Read out80
- Winx Experiment Setup82
  - Main Tab82
  - Figure 5-20: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Main Tab82
  - Timing Tab83
  - Figure 5-21: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Timing Tab83
  - Figure 5-22: Fast Mode/Slow Mode Flow Charts84
- Lightfield Experiment Setup86
  - Common Acquisition Settings Expander86
  - Figure 5-23: Typical Common Acquisition Settings Expander86
  - Figure 5-24: Typical Advanced Intensifier Dialog87
  - Region of Interest Expander88
  - Figure 5-25: Typical Region of Interest Expander88
  - Trigger Expander89
  - Figure 5-26: Typical Trigger Expander: Internal Trigger Source Parameters89
  - Figure 5-27: Typical Trigger Expander: External Trigger Source Parameters89
  - Supersynchro Timing Expander90
  - Figure 5-28: Supersynchro Timing Expander90
Chapter 6: Lightfield and Gated Operation93
- Gating93
- Safety Precautions94
  - Intensifier Mode94
  - Alarms94
- Timing Mode95
- Table 6-1: Internal Sync Information for Gated Operation95
- Micro-Channel Plate (MCP) Bracket Pulsing96
- Experiments100
Chapter 7: Winx and Gated Operation121
- Gating121
- Safety Precautions122
  - Intensifier Mode122
  - Alarms123
- Timing Mode123
- Micro-Channel Plate (MCP) Bracket Pulsing124
- Experiments128
Chapter 8 Timing Generator149
- Pulse Set149
  - Figure 8-1: Timing Diagram: Pulse Set149
  - Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes150
- Single Sequence150
- Time Stamping151
- Figure 8-4: Timing Diagram: 3 Repetition Sequence, Trigger Per Pulse151
Chapter 9: Lightfield and Dual Image Feature153
- Requirements153
- Interline CCD Operation154
- Pi-Max154
- Figure 9-2: Common Acquisition Settings Expander154
- Trigger Setup155
- Using Pre-Trigger158
- Figure 9-9: Timing Diagram: Pre-Trigger, Single Trigger159
- Figure 9-10: Timing Diagram: Pre-Trigger, Dual Trigger (Shift Per Trigger)160
- Figure 9-11: Timing Diagram: Pre-Trigger with Slightly Late Input Trigger160
- Figure 9-12: Timing Diagram: Pre-Trigger with very Late Input Trigger161
- Configure a Single-Trigger DIF Acquisition162
- Figure 9-13: Block Diagram: Single-Trigger DIF Acquisition162
- Figure 9-14: Timing Diagram: Single-Trigger DIF Acquisition162
- Configure a Dual-Trigger DIF Acquisition164
- Figure 9-15: Block Diagram: Dual-Trigger DIF Acquisition164
- Figure 9-16: Timing Diagram: Dual-Trigger DIF Acquisition165
- Tips and Tricks167
Chapter 10: Winx and Dual Image Feature169
- Requirements169
- Interline CCD Operation169
- Timing Modes170
- Configure a Single Trigger DIF Experiment170
- Configure a Dual Trigger DIF Experiment176
- Tips and Tricks182
Chapter 11: MCP Gating Option183
- Figure 11-1: Timing Diagram: Normal Gated Operation183
- Figure 11-2: Timing Diagram: MCP Bracket Pulsing Operation183
- Setup and Operation184
- Figure 11-3: Timing Diagram: MCP Gated Operation for Gen II Intensifiers184
- Figure 11-4: QE Curves: Gen II Intensifiers184
- Gain Variation185
- Fluorescence Experiment185
- Cabling for MCP Gated Operation185
- Figure 11-5: Block Diagram: MCP Gated Operation Cabling185
- Figure 11-6: Timing Diagram: MCP Gated Operation186
Chapter 12: Picosecond Gating Option187
- Activating Picosecond Operation187
- Gain and Gate Width187
- MONITOR Operation188
- Repetition Rate Issues188
- Table 12-1: Typical Picosecond Gating Information: PI-Max4:1024I188
- Timing189
- Methods for Finding a Short Optical Pulse189
Chapter 13: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF and RF Modulation191
- Basics of RF Modulation on Intensified Ccds191
- Advantages of PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF192
- Figure 13-1: System Diagram: RF Operation192
- RF Experiment Design in Lightfield193
- PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Rear Panel Information208
- RF Modulator Specifications212
Chapter 14: PI-MAX4: EM Family213
- Electron Multiplication213
- Kinetics220
- Photon Detection232
- High Speed Camera Add-In234
Chapter 15: Tips and Tricks237
- Overexposure Protection237
- Signal Delay238
- Lasers241
- Inhibiting the Pulser During Readout242
- Lens Performance242
  - Throughput242
  - Depth of Field242
- Baseline Signal243
- Temperature Lock243
- Intensifier Alarm243
Chapter 16: Component Descriptions245
- Mount Adapters245
- Switches, Connectors, and Indicators246
- Gig-E Ethernet Card250
- Extender Bracket Kit250
- Coolcube250
  - Coolant Circulator (Option)250
  - Spectrograph (Option)251
- Cables251
- Tubing251
- Application Software252
- User Manuals253
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting255
- Table 17-1: Issues with Recommended Troubleshooting Procedures255
- Alarm Sounds Repetitively256
- Alarm Sounds Sporadically256
- Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes by > 1000 ADU256
- Camera Is Not Responding256
- Camera Stops Working257
- Camera1 (or Similar Name) in Camera Name Field257
- Figure 17-1: Camera1 in Camera Name Field257
- Figure 17-2: Editing Camera Name in Notepad257
- Cooling Troubleshooting258
  - Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained258
  - Figure 17-3: Updated Hardware Setup Dialog258
- Data Loss or Serial Violation259
- Error Occurs at Computer Power up259
- Ethernet Network Is Not Accessible260
- Excessive Readout Noise261
- Figure 17-5: Ebus Driver Installation Tool Dialog for Winx261
- Gating Pulse Artifact Strings Displayed262
- Figure 17-6: Typical Diagonal Line of Gating Pulse Artifacts262
Appendix A: Technical Specifications263
- Mechanical Dimensions263
- Power Specifications263
- Table A-1: Input Power Specifications: External PI-MAX4 Power Supply263
- Environmental Specifications264
- Intensifier Specifications264
- CCD Specifications264
- Table A-2: PI-MAX4 Environmental Specifications264
- Table A-3: CCD Array Specifications for Electron Multiplied PI-MAX4264
- Table A-4: CCD Array Specifications for Non-EM PI-MAX4 Detectors265
- AUX I/O Interface266
- Figure A-1: aux I/O Connector Pinout266
- Table A-5: aux I/O Interface TTL Signal Specifications266
- Table A-6: aux I/O Connector Pinout and Signal Descriptions266
  - AUX I/O Cable268
  - Figure A-2: aux I/O Interface Cable (Part Number 6050-0660)268
- Table A-7: aux I/O Interface Cable Pinout and Signal Information268
- Coolcube II Circulator Specifications269
Appendix B: Outline Drawings271
- PI-MAX4: 1024I/1024F/2048F/1024X256271
- Figure B-1: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 1024I/1024F/2048F/1024X256271
- Figure B-2: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 1024I/1024F/2048F/1024X256272
- Figure B-3: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 1024I/1024F/2048F/1024X256273
- Pi-Max4: 512 Em/512 Em(B)274
- Figure B-4: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 512 EM/512 EM(B)274
- Figure B-5: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 512 EM/512 EM(B)275
- Figure B-6: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 512 EM/512 EM(B) with Spectroscopy-Mount Adapter276
- PI-MAX4 Power Supply277
- Figure B-7: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4 Power Supply277
- PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF278
- Figure B-8: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF with C-Mount Adapter278
- Figure B-9: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF with F-Mount Adapter279
- Figure B-10: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF280
- PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Power Supply281
- Figure B-11: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX4: 1024I-RF Power Supply281
- Coolcube II Circulator282
- Figure B-12: Outline Drawing: Coolcube282
Appendix C: Winx/Lightfield Cross Reference283
- Winx-To-Lightfield Terminology283
- Table C-1: Winx-To-Lightfield Cross Reference283
- Lightfield to Winx285
- Table C-2: Lightfield-To-Winx Cross Reference285
Appendix D: Extender Bracket Kit287
- Figure D-1: Extender Bracket Kit Mounted to a PI-MAX4287
Appendix E: C- and F-Mount Information289
- C-Mount Lens Information289
  - Installation289
  - Removal289
- F-Mount Lens Adapter290
- Camera Orientation291
- Focusing C- and F-Mount Lenses291
Appendix F: Spectrograph Mount Information293
- Mount PI-MAX4 to a Teledyne Acton Research Spectrapro Series293
- Mount a PI-MAX4 to an Isoplane SCT-320 Spectrograph295
  - Required Tools and Equipment295
  - Procedure295
- Spectrograph-Camera Rotational Alignment and Focusing296
  - Aligning and Focusing a Teledyne Acton Research Spectrapro296
    - Series Spectrograph296
    - Align and Focus an Isoplane SCT-320 Spectrograph298
Appendix G: Accessories301
- Accessory Kits301
- Adapter Kits301
- Figure G-1: Magnetic Screwdriver with Reversible Flat and Phillips Bit301
- Table G-1: Adapter Kit Information301
- Quick Start Guide302
- Standard C-, F-, and Spectroscopy-Mount Adapters302
- Figure G-2: Standard PI-MAX4 Mount Adapters302
- Spectroscopy-Mount for IVUV and NVUV Cameras303
- Optical Distance from Mounting Face to Image Plane305
Warranty and Service307
- Limited Warranty307
- Contact Information310
Index311

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