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PI-MAX

3 System Manual

4411-0129

Issue 2

August 20, 2019

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Alarm13
- Attention13
- Unigen™ II Coating14
Chapter 1 About this Manual15
- Intended Audience15
- Related Documentation15
- Table 1-1: Related Documentation15
- Document Organization16
- Conventions Used in this Document17
- Table 1-2: Terminology Conventions Used17
- PI-MAX3 Safety Information18
- Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual18
- Audible Alarm19
- Intensifier Modes and Safety19
- High Intensity Light Damage20
- Precautions20
Chapter 2 PI-MAX3 Camera System21
- Figure 2-2: Typical PI-MAX3 Camera22
- Mount Adapters22
- PI-MAX3 Camera22
- Cooling23
- Extender Bracket Kit23
- Gige Ethernet Card23
- Figure 2-3: PI-MAX3 Rear-Panel Connectors24
- PI-MAX3 Rear-Panel Connectors and Indicators24
- Table 2-1: PI-MAX3 Rear-Panel Connectors and Indicators25
- Power26
- Figure 2-4: PI-MAX3 Power Supply Connectors and Indicators27
- Table 2-2: PI-MAX3 Power Supply Connectors and Indicators27
- Application Software28
- Cables29
- Optional Accessories29
- Table 2-3: Standard PI-MAX3 Camera System Cables29
- Camera30
- Cleaning Optical Surfaces: Protective Window30
- Cleaning Optical Surfaces: Unigen™II Coating30
- Coolcube II Coolant Circulator30
- PI-MAX3 Camera and System Maintenance30
- Spectrograph30
- Flushing and Refilling the CCD Chamber31
- Repairs31
Chapter 3 PI-MAX3 Image Acquisition33
- Image Acquisition Process34
Chapter 4 Installation Overview35
- Table 4-1: PI-MAX3 Installation Actions35
- Figure 4-1: Block Diagram: PI-MAX337
- System Block Diagrams37
- Pi-Max38
Chapter 5 System Setup39
- Unpack the System39
- Examine Equipment and Verify Parts Inventory40
- Imaging Applications41
- Mount the PI-MAX341
- Install Application Software42
- Install Winx/3242
- Spectroscopy Applications42
- Figure 5-1: Typical Winview/32 Setup Dialog: Select Installation Type43
- Figure 5-2: Typical Lightfield Installation Wizard Dialog44
- Install Lightfield44
- Connect PI-MAX3 to Coolcube II45
- Figure 5-3: Typical Coolcube II Coolant Circulator45
- Configure Default System Parameters46
- Connect PI-MAX3 to Dry Nitrogen Source46
- Winx/32 Applications (Version 2.5.25.X and Higher)46
- Figure 5-4: Typical Camera Detection Wizard - Welcome Dialog47
- Lightfield Applications48
Chapter 6 First Light49
- Required Equipment49
- Winx/32 First Light49
- Procedure50
- Figure 6-2: Typical Winx/32 Supersynchro52
- Figure 6-3: Typical Winx/32 Supersynchro52
- Figure 6-4: Typical Winx/32 Repetitive Gating Setup Dialog53
- Figure 6-5: Typical Winx/32 Experiment Setup Main Tab Dialog54
- Figure 6-6: Typical Winx/32 Experiment Setup ADC Tab Dialog54
- Figure 6-7: Typical Winx/32 Experiment Setup55
- Figure 6-8: Typical Winx/32 First Light Acquired Image56
- Figure 6-9: Typical Winx/32 First Light Acquired Image, Reversed/Flipped56
- Lightfield First Light58
- Procedure58
- Required Equipment58
- Figure 6-10: Typical Lightfield Available Devices Area59
- Figure 6-11: Typical Lightfield Experiment Devices Area with PI-MAX360
- Figure 6-12: Typical Lightfield Online Corrections Orientation Indicator61
- Figure 6-13: Typical Lightfield Experiment Workspace61
- Figure 6-14: Typical Lightfield View Tab with Image62
Chapter 7 Operation63
- Dark Charge64
- Pre-Exposure Removal of Accumulated Charge64
- Winx/32 System On/Off Sequences64
- Cleaning65
- Figure 7-2: Timing Diagram: Internal Trigger Mode, Clean Cycles65
- Phosphor Decay Delay67
- Cooling Method68
- Figure 7-3: Typical Winx/32 Hardware Setup Dialog: Phosphor Decay Delay68
- Figure 7-4: Typical Lightfield Common Acquisition Settings Advanced68
- Temperature Control68
- Air-Cooling69
- Supplemental Circulating Coolant69
- Exposure70
- Exposure with an Image Intensifier70
- Setting the Temperature70
- Background Subtraction71
- Saturation71
- Readout of the Array72
- Figure 7-5: Typical Interline CCD Readout73
- Interline CCD Readout73
- Figure 7-6: Non-Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout74
- Non-Overlapped Mode Exposure and Readout74
- Interline Readout Rate75
- Full Frame CCD Readout76
- Table 7-1: Readout Rates: Kodak 1024 X 1024 Array, 16 Mhz Dual Port Mode76
- Binned Readout (Hardware Binning)78
- Table 7-2: Readout Rates: E2V CCD30-11 1024 × 256 Array at 2 Mhz78
- CCD Type and Readout Port(S)79
- Figure 7-8: Dual Port Readout: 2 X 2 Binning, Interline CCD79
- Figure 7-10: Single Port Readout: 2 X 2 Binning, Full Frame CCD80
- Figure 7-9: Typical Lightfield ROI Expander: Dual Port Readout, 2 X80
- Figure 7-11: Typical Winx/32 Experiment Setup ROI Setup Tab Dialog81
- Figure 7-12: Lightfield: Edit Regions of Interest Dialog82
- Figure 7-13: Single Port Readout: 2 X 2 Binning, Partial Frame, Interline CCD83
- Figure 7-14: Lightfield Region of Interest Expander: Dual Port Readout84
- Software Binning85
- Controller Gain {Analog Gain86
- Digitization86
- Figure 7-15: Typical Winx/32 Hardware Setup87
- Figure 7-16: Timing Diagram: Logic out Control, Key Control Signals87
- Logic out Control87
- Experiment Setup ► Main Tab89
- Figure 7-17: Typical Winx/32 Experiment Setup Main Tab Dialog89
- Winx/32 Experiment Setup89
- Experiment Setup ► Timing Tab90
- Figure 7-18: Typical Winx/32 Experiment Setup Timing Tab Dialog90
- Figure 7-19: Flowcharts: Fast Mode Versus Safe Mode92
- Common Acquisition Settings Expander93
- Figure 7-20: Typical Lightfield Common Acquisitions Settings Expander93
- Lightfield Experiment Setup93
- Figure 7-21: Typical Lightfield Region of Interest Expander94
- Region of Interest Expander94
- Figure 7-22: Typical Lightfield Trigger Expander: Internal Trigger Source95
- Figure 7-23: Typical Lightfield Trigger Expander: External Trigger Source95
- Trigger Expander95
- Figure 7-24: Typical Lightfield Supersynchro Timing Expander96
- Supersynchro Expander96
- Figure 2-1: Typical PI-MAX3 System Components21
- Figure 3-1: Primary Components of an Intensifier-CCD33
- Data Acquisition Sequence63
- Figure 7-1: Block Diagram: Signal Path in Standard PI-MAX3 System63
Chapter 8: Winx/32 and Gated Operation97
- Precautionary Measures98
- Intensifier Modes and Safety98
- Alarm99
- Timing Mode99
- MCP Bracket Pulsing100
- Figure 8-1: Timing: Bracket Pulsing100
- Bracket Pulsing in LIF Measurements101
- Bracket Pulsing in Nanosecond Pump Probe Experiments101
- Limitations of Bracket Pulse Gating102
- Impact of Bracket Pulsing on Delay102
- Setup103
- Figure 8-2: Timing Diagram: PI-MAX3 MCP Bracket Pulsing103
- Additional Experiments104
- Figure 8-3: Typical PI-MAX3 Experiments104
- Swept Gate Experiment [Fixed Width; Variable Delay]105
- Experiment Is Master Clock105
- Figure 8-4: Block Diagram: Swept Gate Experiment105
- Figure 8-5: Timing Diagram: Swept Gate Experiment106
- Figure 8-6: Typical Hardware Setup: Controller/Camera Tab106
- Figure 8-7: Typical Define Spectrograph Dialog107
- Figure 8-8: Typical Install/Remove Spectrographs Dialog108
- Figure 8-9: Typical Define Spectrograph Dialog: Main Tab [Acton Sp300I]108
- Figure 8-10: Typical Move Spectrograph Dialog109
- Figure 8-11: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Main Tab109
- Figure 8-12: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Timing Tab110
- Figure 8-13: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: ADC Tab110
- Figure 8-14: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: ROI Setup Tab111
- Figure 8-15: Typical Supersynchro Dialog: Trigger in Tab111
- Figure 8-16: Typical Supersynchro Dialog: Trigger in Tab112
- Figure 8-17: Typical Supersynchro Dialog: Gating Tab113
- Figure 8-18: Typical Sequential Gating Setup Dialog113
- Figure 8-19: Typical Width/Delay Sequence Dialog114
- Figure 8-20: Typical Supersynchro Dialog: Trigger out Tab115
- Figure 8-21: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Timing Tab116
- Figure 8-22: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Main Tab117
- Syncmaster1 as Master Clock118
- Figure 8-23: Typical 3D Experiment Results118
- Figure 8-24: Block Diagram: PI-MAX3 Syncmaster1 as Master Clock118
- Swept Gate Experiment [Variable Width, Variable Delay]119
- Figure 8-25: Timing Diagram: PI-MAX3 Syncmaster1 as Master Clock119
- Static Gate Experiment [Fixed Width, Fixed Delay]120
- Single Shot Experiment120
- Figure 8-26: Typical Repetitive Gating Setup Dialog120
- Table 8-2: Sample Single Shot Experiment Time Budget120
- Figure 8-27: Block Diagram: Single Shot121
- Figure 8-28: Typical Cleans and Skips Default Values121
- Figure 8-29: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog: Main Tab, Gain Configuration122
- Figure 8-30: Repetitive Gating Setup: 100 Ns Width, 10 Ns Delay122
- Figure 8-31: Single Shot Result: Fluorescence Spot, 100 Ns Width123
- Figure 8-32: Single Shot Result: Fluorescence Spot, 100 Ns Width123
Chapter 9: Lightfield and Gated Operation125
- Precautionary Measures126
- Intensifier Modes and Safety126
- Alarm127
- Timing Mode127
- MCP Bracket Pulsing128
- Figure 9-1: Timing: Bracket Pulsing128
- Bracket Pulsing in LIF Measurements129
- Bracket Pulsing in Nanosecond Pump Probe Experiments129
- Limitations of Bracket Pulse Gating130
- Impact of Bracket Pulsing on Delay130
- Setup131
- Figure 9-2: Timing Diagram: PI-MAX3 MCP Bracket Pulsing131
- Additional Experiments132
- Figure 9-3: Typical PI-MAX3 Experiments132
- Swept Gate Experiment [Fixed Width; Variable Delay]133
- Experiment Is Master Clock133
- Figure 9-4: Block Diagram: Swept Gate Experiment133
- Figure 9-5: Timing Diagram: Swept Gate Experiment134
- Figure 9-6: Typical Sensor Cleaning Fly-Out Panel134
- Figure 9-7: Typical Spectrometer Expanders135
- Figure 9-8: Typical Region of Interest Expander: Full Sensor Selected136
- Figure 9-9: Typical Common Acquisition Settings Expander136
- Figure 9-10: Typical Analog to Digital Conversion Expander137
- Figure 9-11: Typical Trigger Expander: Internal Trigger Source Selected137
- Figure 9-12: Typical Region of Interest Expander: Full Sensor Binned138
- Figure 9-13: Typical Trigger Expander: External Trigger Source138
- Figure 9-14: Typical Supersynchro Timing Expander139
- Figure 9-15: Typical Supersynchro Timing with Syncmaster on140
- Syncmaster1 as Master Clock141
- Figure 9-16: Typical Experiment Results with Frame Cross-Section Active141
- Figure 9-17: Block Diagram: PI-MAX3 Syncmaster1 as Master Clock141
- Swept Gate Experiment [Variable Width, Variable Delay]142
- Figure 9-18: Timing Diagram: PI-MAX3 Syncmaster1 as Master Clock142
- Static Gate Experiment [Fixed Width, Fixed Delay]143
- Single Shot Experiment143
- Figure 9-19: Typical Supersynchro Timing Expander: Repetitive Gating143
- Table 9-2: Sample Single Shot Experiment Time Budget143
- Figure 9-20: Block Diagram: Single Shot144
- Figure 9-21: Typical Cleans and Skips Default Values144
- Figure 9-22: Typical Common Acquisition Settings Expander: Configure145
- Figure 9-23: Repetitive Gating Setup: 100 Ns Width, 25 Ns Delay145
- Figure 9-24: Single Shot Result: Fluorescence Spot, 100 Ns Width146
- Figure 9-25: Single Shot Result: Fluorescence Spot, 100 Ns Width146
Chapter 10: Timing Generator Pulses and Sequences147
- Pulse Set147
- Figure 10-1: Typical Pulse Set147
- Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes148
- Single Sequence148
- Figure 10-2: Timing Diagram: Trigger Per Pulse148
- Figure 10-3: Single Sequence with Three Repetitions148
- Supported Timing Generator Trigger Modes149
- Time Stamping149
- Figure 10-4: Timing Diagram: Sequence with 3 Repetitions and149
- Pi-Max150
Chapter 11: Winx/32 and Dual Image Feature (DIF)151
- Requirements151
- Interline CCD Operation151
- Timing Modes152
- Configure a Single Trigger DIF Experiment152
- Figure 11-1: Typical System Block Diagram: DIF Operation152
- Figure 11-2: Timing Diagram: DIF Operation, Single Trigger152
- Figure 11-3: Typical Hardware Setup Controller/Camera Tab153
- Figure 11-4: Typical Experiment Setup154
- Figure 11-5: Typical Experiment Setup154
- Figure 11-6: Typical Pulsers Dialog155
- Figure 11-7: Typical Supersynchro Dialog155
- Figure 11-8: Typical DIF Gating Setup Dialog156
- Figure 11-9: Typical Supersynchro Dialog: Trigger in Tab156
- Figure 11-10:Typical Supersynchro Dialog: Trigger out Tab157
- Configure a Dual Trigger DIF Experiment158
- Figure 11-11: Typical System Block Diagram: DIF Operation158
- Figure 11-12:Timing Diagram: DIF Operation, Dual Trigger158
- Figure 11-13: Typical Hardware Setup Controller/Camera Tab159
- Figure 11-14:Typical Experiment Setup160
- Figure 11-15: Typical Experiment Setup160
- Figure 11-16:Typical Pulsers Dialog161
- Figure 11-17:Typical Supersynchro Dialog161
- Figure 11-18:Typical DIF Gating Setup Dialog: Dual Trigger162
- Figure 11-19:Typical Supersynchro Dialog: Trigger in Tab162
- Figure 11-20:Typical Supersynchro Dialog: Trigger out Tab163
- Tips and Tricks164
Chapter 12: Lightfield and Dual Image Feature (DIF)165
- Requirements165
- Figure 12-1: Typical Readout Expander165
- Interline CCD Operation166
- Figure 12-2: Typical Common Acquisition Settings Expander166
- Trigger Configuration167
- Figure 12-3: Typical Trigger Expander167
- Configure a Single Trigger DIF Experiment168
- Figure 12-4: Typical Supersynchro Timing Expander: DIF168
- Figure 12-5: Typical System Block Diagram: DIF Operation168
- Figure 12-6: Timing Diagram: DIF Operation, Single Trigger169
- Configure a Dual Trigger DIF Experiment171
- Figure 12-7: Typical System Block Diagram: DIF Operation171
- Figure 12-8: Timing Diagram: DIF Operation, Dual Trigger171
- Tips and Tricks173
Chapter 13: MCP Gating175
- Setup and Operation175
- Gain Variation175
- Fluorescence Experiment175
- Hardware Configuration for MCP Gated Operation176
- Figure 13-1: Hardware Block Diagram: MCP Gated Operation176
- Figure 13-2: Timing Diagram: MCP Gated Operation177
Chapter 14: Picosecond Option179
- Activating Picosecond Operation179
- Gain and Gate Width179
- MONITOR Operation180
- Repetition Rate Issues180
- Timing180
- Table 14-1: Typical PI-MAX3: 1024I Picosecond Operation Data: Sustained180
- Methods for Finding a Short Optical Pulse181
- Example181
Chapter 15: Tips and Tricks183
- Overexposure Protection183
- Signal Delay183
- Time Budgets184
- Measuring Coincidence184
- Adjusting the Signal Delay185
- Optimizing the Gate Width and Delay186
- Lasers186
- Free Running Lasers186
- Triggered Lasers187
- Jitter187
- Inhibiting the Pulser During Readout187
- Lens Performance188
- Throughput188
- Depth of Field188
- Baseline Signal189
- Temperature Lock189
- Intensifier Alarm189
Chapter 16: Troubleshooting191
- Table 16-1: List of Recommended Troubleshooting Procedures191
- Alarm Sounds Repetitively192
- Alarm Sounds Sporadically192
- Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes by > 1000 ADU192
- Camera Is Not Responding192
- Camera Stops Working193
- Cooling Troubleshooting193
- Temperature Lock Cannot be Achieved or Maintained193
- Gradual Deterioration of Cooling Capability194
- Data Loss or Serial Violation194
- Error Occurs at Computer Power up194
- Ethernet Network Is Not Accessible194
- Winx/32 Applications194
- Lightfield Applications195
- Figure 16-1: Typical Winx/32 Ebus Driver Installation Tool Dialog195
- Figure 16-2: Typical Lightfield Ebus Driver Installation Tool Dialog195
- Excessive Readout Noise196
Appendix A: Technical Specifications197
- Camera Specifications197
- Table A-1: CCD Specifications197
- Figure A-1: Typical Phosphor Emission Spectra199
- AUX I/O Connector Pinout201
- Figure A-2: Typical AUX I/O Cable201
- Table A-2: AUX I/O Cable Leads201
- Figure A-3: AUX I/O Connector Pinout202
- Table A-3: AUX I/O Connector Pinout and Signal Description202
- Power Requirements204
- Environmental Requirements204
- Ventilation205
- Internal Pulser205
- Intensifier Quantum Efficiency206
- Figure A-4: QE Curve: Gen II Intensifier206
- Figure A-5: QE Curve: Gen III Filmless Intensifier206
- Coolcube II Circulator207
- Minimum Host Computer Requirements208
Appendix B: Outline Drawings209
- Pi-Max3209
- Figure B-1: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 with C-Mount Adapter209
- Figure B-2: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 with F-Mount Adapter210
- Figure B-3: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 with Spectroscopy-Mount Adapter211
- PI-MAX3 Power Supply212
- Figure B-4: Outline Drawing: PI-MAX3 Power Supply212
- Coolcube II Circulator213
- Figure B-5: Outline Drawing: Coolcube II Circulator213
Appendix C: Winspec/32 and Lightfield Cross References215
- Winspec/32-To-Lightfield Terminology215
- Table C-1: Winspec/32-To-Lightfield Cross Reference215
- Lightfield to Winspec/32217
- Table C-2: Lightfield-To-Winspec/32 Cross Reference217
Appendix D: Extender Bracket Kit219
- Figure D-1: Extender Bracket Kit Mounted to PI-MAX3219
Appendix E: Mounting and Focusing C- and F-Mount Lenses221
- Lens Mounting221
- Figure E-1: F-Mount (Nikon) Lens Adapter221
- Mounting Orientation222
- Len Focusing222
Appendix F: C-, F-, and Spectroscopy-Mount Adapters223
- Accessory Kits223
- PI-MAX3 18 MM Tube223
- PI-MAX3 25 MM Tube223
- Figure F-1: Screwdriver with Reversible Flat and Phillips Tips223
- Adapter Kits224
- PI-MAX3 to Teledyne Acton Research Spectrograph Quick Start Guides224
- Standard C-, F-, and Spectroscopy-Mount Adapters224
- Table F-1: Adapter Kit Information224
- Spectroscopy-Mount for NVUV Cameras225
- Figure F-2: PI-MAX3 Mount Adapters225
- Figure F-3: O-Ring Positions for PI-MAX3 NVUV Cameras225
- Optical Distance from Mounting Face to Image Plane226
Appendix G: Spectrograph Adapters227
- Spectrograph-Detector Focus227
- Teledyne Acton Research Series Spectrograph227
- Isoplane SCT-320 Spectrograph229
- PI-MAX3 (3.60" 3-Hole Slotted Flange) to Teledyne Acton Research231
- Series Spectrograph231
- Required Tools231
- Procedure231
- PI-MAX3 to Teledyne Acton Research (C-Mount Adapter)233
- Figure G-2: PI-MAX3 to Teledyne Acton Research with C-Mount Adapter233
- Table G-1: Required Hardware: PI-MAX3 to Teledyne Acton Research with C-Mount233
- PI-MAX3 to Isoplane SCT-320235
- Figure G-3: PI-MAX3 to Isoplane SCT-320235
- Table G-2: Required Hardware: PI-MAX3 to Isoplane SCT-320235
Appendix H: Glossary237
- Warranty and Service245
- Limited Warranty245
- Basic Limited One (1) Year Warranty245
- Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products245
- XP Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty245
- Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty246
- Vacuum Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty246
- Image Intensifier Detector Limited One Year Warranty246
- X-Ray Detector Limited One Year Warranty246
- Software Limited Warranty246
- Owner's Manual and Troubleshooting247
- Your Responsibility247
- Contact Information248

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