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Teledyne Princeton Instruments Sophia-XO User Manual

Teledyne Princeton Instruments Sophia-XO
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SOPHIA
®
-XO System Manual
4411-0158
Issue 3
March 27, 2019

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Teledyne Princeton Instruments Sophia-XO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeBack-illuminated CCD
Resolution2048 x 2048
InterfaceUSB 3.0
Weight2.5 kg
Quantum Efficiency>95%
CoolingThermoelectric
Dark Current< 0.001 electrons/pixel/second
Pixel Size15 μm x 15 μm

Summary

About this Document

Safety Symbols and Precautions

Details safety icons and general precautions for safe operation.

SOPHIA-XO Safety Information

Covers essential safety precautions for the SOPHIA-XO system.

SOPHIA-XO Camera System

SOPHIA-XO Camera Overview

Introduces the SOPHIA-XO camera and its key features.

CCD Array and Cooling

Details about the camera's CCD sensor and cooling system.

Install LightField

LightField Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the LightField acquisition software.

System Verification

Initial Hardware Configuration

Steps to set up the system for initial image acquisition.

Data Acquisition

Procedure for acquiring live data using the system.

System Shutdown Procedure

Steps for safely shutting down the SOPHIA-XO system.

Hardware Configuration

Mounting SOPHIA-XO to a Vacuum Chamber

Instructions for physically mounting the camera to a vacuum chamber.

Exposure

Analog to Digital Conversion

Full Frame Readout

Experiment Timing and Triggering

Controlling experiment synchronization using trigger pulses.

Trigger Response Modes

How the system responds to different incoming trigger pulse modes.

Kinetics Readout

Kinetics Mode Parameters

Configuration options for Kinetics mode operation.

Kinetics Experiment Timing

Controlling experiment synchronization in Kinetics mode.

Kinetics Trigger Response Modes

System responses to trigger pulses in Kinetics mode.

Binning

Shutter Configuration and Control

Using an External Shutter

Guidelines and cautions for using external shutters.

Custom Modes

Drain Coolant from SOPHIA-XO

Backfilling for Storage or Shipment

Troubleshooting

General Camera Faults and Errors

Troubleshooting common camera faults like connection or power issues.

Overexposed CCD and Baseline Signal Issues

Diagnosing overexposed CCDs and sudden baseline signal changes.

Camera Unresponsiveness

Steps to take when the camera stops working or becomes unresponsive.

Cooling Faults and Errors

Troubleshooting issues related to the cooling system's performance.

Shutter Faults and Errors

Troubleshooting problems related to the camera's shutter mechanism.

LightField Software Faults and Errors

Troubleshooting problems encountered while using LightField software.

Warranty and Service Information

Contact Information for Support

Contact details and resources for technical support and service.

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