Technical Specification and Operating Procedure
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1. 2 4 Use of the PILATUS 300K The PILATUS 300K detector system has been designed for the detection of X rays from synchrotrons or laboratory sources It is intended for indoor use only For other applications please contact DECTRIS for additional information Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 5 25 3 Technical specification Dynamic range 20 Bits 1048 576 Adjustable threshold range f 20 keV Readout time 2 6 ms i 2 oint spread function pixel perating temperature 20 30 Dimensions W x H x D 60 x 194 x 289 mm AT Kg Weight _fitkg F P ir cooled P Q Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 3 1 Ratings Definition Detector 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Input 400 Watt It can be connected to all common supply voltages Detector 5 V TTL 5 0 V absolute maximum External Trigger Input P Applying a higher voltage will destroy the input Detector 3 3 V TTL Enable output PC 100V 240 VAC 8A 4A 50 60Hz 960 Watt It can be connected to all common supply voltages Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 7 25 3 2 Ambient conditions The PILATUS 300K detector is designed only for indoor use according the following ambient conditions Operating temperature 20 to 35 C Operating humidity lt 70 at 20 C non condensing Storage temperature 15 to 40 C Storage humidity lt 75 at 20 C non condensing A If the detector system is stored in low te2. Figure 2 PILATUS 300K detector with aluminum cover in place front view Figure 3 PILATUS 300K detector with aluminum cover removed front view Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 10 25 4 1 Backside of the detector Figure 4 PILATUS 300K detector viewed from the back Connector Description DATA 1 Di Data connection 1 DATA 2 D2 Data connection 2 DATA 3 D3 Data connection 3 12V Main voltage 12 VDC from external power supply EXT IN External Trigger Input TTL lemo connector A The input voltage should not exceed 5V EN OUT TTL output signal high when counting is enabled Ground Grounding of the detector o m Although the detector may be grounded via the mounting bolts the detector must be grounded via this connector to establish a defined grounding N2 Nitrogen for humidity control Recommended continuous flow 1L hour Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 11 25 LED Description Power If green all supply voltages are ok Red if module power is off or with overtemperature Temp Normally green Turns red when detector temperature exceeds 45 EN Yellow detector is making an exposure The fixation pieces are stored on the back of the detector 4 2 Computer The system is comes with two computers configuered as master and slave The slave is equipped with two proprietary data acquisition cards to communicate wi
3. PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 22 25 8 Faults Problems Causes Solution PC doesn t start PC cards not properly Open the PC and check that properly mounted the PC cards are properly mounted and tightened Detector shuts down Overtemperature error Detector shuts down if the temperature exceeds 45 Check the LED on the back of the detector Power LED red Temp LED red e Wait until the detector cools down e Restart the detector again e Check the temperature of the detector with the command in camserver TH 0 This shows the inside temperature of the detector e Check that the ventilator of the detector is running properly and the ventilation holes are not covered Overcurrent Threshold level set too low and the detector starts oscillating e Increase the threshold level Images look Detector not properly Run the following commands strange after initalized in TVX initialization e calibdet e setdac e expose After a trigger After issuing the trigger Make sure the trigger command has command in camserver command occurs within 15 been issued a trigger has to occur seconds camserver reports an error within 15 seconds Error while taking images Camserver on slave pc not running Make sure that cam_server sh is running on the slave pc See chapter 6 1 Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 9 Certification tests The following tests have been acc
4. of the detector Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 15 25 5 2 Mounting The detector can be mounted in two ways 5 2 1 Mounting from the top From the top with the detachable mounting pieces which are stored on the back of the detector These mounting pieces have to be mounted on the baseplate of the detector A Make sure the mounting pieces are mounted and tightened properly L 225 575 i Through Mounting points when mounting from the top Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 16 25 5 2 2 Mounting from the bottom From the bottom with four M6 bolts L 225 57 5 al Through Mounting points when mounting from the bottom The four M6 bolts should not intrude into the detector more than 2 c Make sure the detector is properly mounted gt BE Make sure the detector has enough space for proper ventilation The ventilator on the back of the detector should not be covered gt Do not use in vacuum The PC can be mounted in a standard 19 inch rack which has to be properly grounded Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 17 25 A Make sure that the PC has adequate ventilation 5 3 Earthing of the detector system Figure 7 Earth connector on the back of the detector A Although the PC is grounded via the ground conn
5. YECTRIS Next Generation X Ray Detectors Technical Specification and Operating Procedure PILATUS 300K Version 1 1 Table of Contents 1 Document HIS ta nent 3 Weds Changes a ace eth eee peda E A E E 3 2 Howto use this technical specification cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 4 2 1 Address and SPORE Re 4 2 2 Explanation of symbols 4 Zid Explanation of TOME nn einen eee 5 24 Use or the PILATUS 300K sud sidi 5 3 Technical SOSCING ATOM was ceseee se aces scene ns 6 RS a ney ere ener ener ey eee eainiie 7 3 2 Ambient CONDOM d descentes es odaen tested DUnant anne 8 3 3 Temperature shut down 8 4 Dimensions and CONNECIONS sc erinesiunntacranerasenmnertacutarnanexinentnasmensnceanenteenwonne 9 41 Backside of the d leclor asosannrostemeunttonne 11 42 GOMPUTET ciiin ea ds a na aand 12 5 Installing the detector system sn annees die 14 S UT ices ee E E a 14 5 2 MOUNINO riesenie mia dr ne ne ee 16 5 2 1 Mounting from the 16D ccnacisicnsniacnicatainsecndeatmadsasoerwectins 16 5 2 2 Mounting from the bottom 17 5 3 Earthing of the detector system 18 5 4 Connection to nitrogen 19 5 5 Connecting the ADI nn ne A 20 6 Getting Staedion eter rte pie Pr ree ree eee eee T 21 SE eonenna A E a 21 7 Cleaning and maintenance sa cissninsecssencendioietnastesesnnototetoniiedesuadionetatentese 22 MS e E N 23 9 Certification tests sissies cence et ee
6. anual Ole Sa ne eue 9 Figure 2 PILATUS 300K detector with aluminum cover in place front view 10 Figure 3 PILATUS 300K detector with aluminum cover removed front view 10 Figure 4 PILATUS 300K detector viewed from the back 11 Figure 5 PCs from the back with 2 data acquisition cards inside and 3 data cables CONMM CIBOL En ce este de 12 Figure 6 Detail of inteconnection between PC A and PC B Data cables not connected for better demonstration ss tft 13 Figure 7 Earth connector on the back of the detector 18 Figure 8 Nitrogen connector on the back of the detector eeeeeeeees 19 Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc
7. e hacirndelcdcdensse bas sn dect odenndetedensdebactecdetedenntetace 24 10 APPENA a amen ar de te ern E S rrr err Tre 25 10 1 Table OPUS SR eee ee ree ee ee eee tem 25 1 Document History Actual document Version bate status prepared checked released 1 1 Changes Version Date Changes 1 1 9 2 2009 Changes in startup routine Change of IP address Fault finding added Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 3 25 2 How to use this technical specification Before you start to operate the PILATUS detector system please read this technical specification and the user manual thoroughly The technical specification and the user manual form together the user documentation This user documentation has been especially designed for DECTRIS PILATUS detector systems 2 1 Address and support DECTRIS Ltd Neuenhoferstrasse 107 5400 Baden Switzerland Phone 41 56 500 21 00 Fax 41 56 500 21 01 Email support dectris com Should you have questions concerning the system or its use please contact us via phone mail or fax 2 2 Explanation of symbols Symbol Important or helpful notice Caution Please follow the instruction carefully to prevent equipment damage or personal injury NS TN C o M o Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 4 25 E 2 3 Explanation of terms Description Module control board Detector control board Digital to Analog Converter
8. ector in the power plug the housing of the PC should also be properly connected to a grounded rack A The mains plug of the computer and the power supply have to be connected to a earthed power outlet A Although the detector might be grounded via the mounting bolts the detector must also be grounded via the ground connector on the back to establish a defined grounding Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 18 25 5 4 Connection to nitrogen The PILATUS detector has to be connected to a dry nitrogen flow to avoid condensation when operated in humid conditions Figure 8 Nitrogen connector on the back of the detector A Humidity can damage the detector Make sure to operate the detector in the specified range Recommended 1 liter per hour flow of nitrogen As alternative Oil free dry air of lt 2 R H can be used Recommended flow 1 liter per hour Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 19 25 5 5 Connecting the cables To operate the detector the data cables and the ground should be connected Data cables The PILATUS 300K detector is equipped with 3 data cables which are numbered Data 1 Data 2 and Data 3 This marking is also on the data acquisition computers Connect RX to RX and TX to TX on the GigaSTaR Card in the PC the single connectors go to the back of the detector A The data cable should be pulled onto the computer connectors with the screws rather than forcefu
9. lly pushed on A forceful connection can damage the PCI card It is important for data integrity that the screws be tightened gt gt To plug or unplug any cables turn the detector off Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 6 Getting started Before operating the detector make sure you have read the previous chapter in the technical specification and the user manual A Check these items before turning the detector system on Mount the detector properly Connect the detector to power Connect the detector to nitrogen Connect the PCs and the detector with data cables 6 1 Start Attach a monitor and keyboard to computer A It is not necessary to have these on computer B Turn the detector on Turn on PC B slave Wait approximately a minute until it is fully booted Turn on PC A master In a shell on PC A ping 10 0 0 2 until a connection is established ssh det 10 0 0 2 you are now on PC B cd p2_det runtvx wait until disconnect is executed o don t close this window In an other shell on PC A o cdp2_det o runtvx 00000 O Runtvx starts a script file which initializes the detector system and opens the Camserver and TVX windows Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 21 25 7 Cleaning and maintenance The housing should be cleaned with a soft tissue The PILATUS 300K detector system is maintenance free The mylar foil should not be touched or cleaned Technical Specification
10. mperature make sure that no condensation moisture develops 3 3 Temperature shut down The PILATUS 300K detector head has a temperature control mechanism which shuts the power of the detector modules down when the temperature exceeds 45 The fan and communication with the PC will remain active An overtemperature error is displayed as follows the TEMP and the POWER LED on the back of the detector turns red Procedure 1 Wait until detector cools down 2 Turn the detector off 3 Turn the detector on to reinitialize Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 8 25 4 Dimensions and connectors Figure 1 Drawing of the PILATUS 300K detector is printed separately in the user manual folder The detector comes with a protective aluminum cover for the front window and the sensor that should be removed for operation The sensor is behind a 25 um thick aluminized mylar foil to protect it from dust and touch The cover is mounted on four bolts and can be removed by lifting it sligthly up and removing it When mounting the cover make sure it fits into all four bolts Do not touch the mylar foil gt gt The aluminium cover will not protect the detector from direct synchrotron beam Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 9 25
11. omplished and passed Applied standards Normes appliqu es Verwendete Normen EN 61000 6 2 2005 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 6 2 Generic standards IEC 61000 6 2 Immunity for industrial environments 2005 Compatibilit lectromagn tique CEM Partie 6 2 Normes g n riques Immunit pour les environnements industriels Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit EMV Teil 6 2 Fachgrundnormen St rfestigkeit Industriebereich EN 61000 6 4 2007 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 6 4 Generic standards IEC 61000 6 4 Emission standard for industrial environments 2006 Compatibilit lectromagn tique CEM Partie 6 4 Normes g n riques Norme sur l mission pour les environnements industriels Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit EMV Teil 6 4 Fachgrundnormen Fachgrundnorm St raussendung Industriebereich EN 61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements IEC 61326 1 2005 Part 1 General requirements Mat riel lectrique de mesure de commande et de laboratoire Exigences relatives la CEM Partie 1 Exigences g n rales Elektrische Mess Steuer Regel und Laborgerate EMV Anforderungen Teil 1 Allgemeine Anforderungen Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 24 25 10 Appendix 10 1 Table of figures Figure 1 Drawing of the PILATUS 300K detector is printed separately in the user m
12. th the detector whereas the master is equipped with only one card A The PCs should be kept behind a firewall and shouldn t have outside internet access gt The operating system is optimized for high speed data acquisition and has a custom kernel Therefore do not permit any software upgrades on the kernel Technical specifications of the computers are in the system information sheet qu Figure 5 PCs from the back with 2 data acquisition cards inside and 3 data cables connected Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 12 25 for better demonstration Figure 6 Detail of inteconnection between PC A and PC B Data cables not connected Connector Description PC Data 1 RX Receive A Data 1 TX Transmit A Data 2 RX Receive B Data 2 TX Transmit B Data 3 RX Receive B Data 3 TX Transmit B GB2 PCA Interconnector between GB2 PCB PC s GB1 Ethernet PC A GB1 Do not connect PC B A Make sure the data cables are tightened properly Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 13 25 5 Installing the detector system 5 1 Carrying The detector has been delivered in a robust transport box Please keep this transport box for transport or storage purpose A mounted A When carrying the detector make sure the protection cover is Do not carry the detector this way Technical Specification PILATUS 300K V1_1 doc 14 25 A Correct carrying
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