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1. 17 FEMo nt RR OR Ge dk MG A oe 17 Lensesar nn 17 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Green Light on Camera Does Not Illuminate sss 19 Imageiis EuZzZy 5icon eie reden dente eh edat bo Keen in dba ia 19 Camera Does Not Respond to Light 19 Camera Shutter Needs Replacing 20 Camera Does NOt Focus teer ttem tete D re ede 22 Chapter 6 Specifications Camerae eset id do coh Desde 23 FSMount Cameras eater tete eerte estre ptr eret 24 C Mount Camerac s ht eee Fe ne tede bees ea teens 25 F Mount Adapter sse tenente tenente nnne nnne nennen 26 C Mount Adapter ter eee dee ree tee tte tette eat 27 Power Briek e RR 28 Input Output Port Pinout sese nens 29 Power Port Pinout tree ana 31 ATA Cable Prout aite een ent e ete iier edid 32 CED Orientations c iot coat tiU er ER Pe regnen ro v 33 C CD Specifications itio tede et deed e ted ete te es da lere did 34 KAF 2a ar an P E n 34 KATE TAG 35 fo arp T 36 d ee 37 SenSys User Manual Chapter Introduction SenSys is an air cooled camera system with the ability to acquire low light images by integrating exp2. e Never impede airflow through the equipment by obstructing the air vents 2 SenSys User Manual Repairs Cleaning Photometrics Customer Service Repairs must be done by Photometrics Should your system hardware need repair contact Photometrics Customer Service Please save the original packing materials so you can safely ship the camera system to another location or return it for repairs if necessary Clean exterior surfaces of the camera system with a dry lint free cloth To remove stains contact Photometrics Customer Service If you have any questions contact Photometrics Customer Service When you call please have your Photometrics job number or equipment serial numbers available Phone Fax E mail Mail 520 889 9933 between 7 am and 5 pm MST 520 295 0299 cservice photomet com Photometrics Ltd 3440 East Britannia Drive Tucson Arizona 85706 In Europe you can reach Customer Service at Phone Fax Mail 089 79 95 80 between 9 am and 5 pm 089 79 97 15 Photometrics GmbH Sollner Str 61 D 81479 Miinchen Germany General information and answers to some customer service questions may be found on our Web site http www photomet com Chapter 1 Introduction 3 4 SenSys User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting Mount Adapters Tripod Mounts and Other Instruments Connecting the AIA Cable Hardware Installation Hardware installation includes Connecting
3. User Manual Photometrics an 9755 SenSys User Manual Photometrics Copyright 1998 Photometrics Ltd 3440 East Britannia Drive Tucson Arizona 85706 TEL 520 889 9933 FAX 520 295 0299 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of Photometrics Ltd Printed in the United States of America US Patents 5 594 520 and 5 393 931 Metachrome and PVCAM are registered trademarks of Photometrics Ltd CAMTEST PPD and SenSys are trademarks of Photometrics Ltd Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation Other brand and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and manufacturers The information in this publication is believed to be accurate as of the publication release date However Photometrics Ltd does not assume any responsibility for any consequences including any damages resulting from the use thereof The information contained herein is subject to change without notice Revision of this publication may be issued to incorporate such change Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Camera System Warranty excluding software Photometrics Ltd warrants that its products are free of defects in material and workmanship The period over which Photometrics products are warran
4. VD5 2 VD15 25 FEN 48 VD4 3 VD14 26 LEN 49 VD3 4 VD13 27 50 VD2 5 VD12 28 51 6 VD11 29 52 7 VD10 30 53 VD1 8 VD9 31 54 VDO 9 VD8 32 55 10 VD7 33 56 TX 11 VD6 34 Ground 57 RX 12 Ground 35 Ground 58 13 VD5 36 VD 15 59 FEN 14 VD4 37 VD14 60 LEN 15 VD3 38 VD13 61 16 VD2 39 VDI12 62 17 40 VD11 63 PIX 18 41 VD10 64 19 VDI1 42 VD9 65 20 VDO 43 VD8 66 21 44 VD7 67 22 TX 45 VD6 68 Ground 23 RX 46 Ground 32 SenSys User Manual CCD Orientation Parallel Camera FrontView KAF 0400 and KAF 1600 CCD Orientation Serial Parallel Camera Front View 1400 CCD Orientation Chapter 6 Specifications 33 CCD Specifications 0400 HxV 768x512 Pixel Size 9um x 9um Gain Relative Typical Typical Maximum ADC Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to 1 1 26e 40e ADU 160Ke binned full well Noise High Dynamic 2 1 19e 20e ADU 80Ke single pixel full Range well High Sensitivity 3 4 13e ADU 20Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal 50 gt 30 20 Quantum Efficiency 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength nm Typical QE Curve not installed in camera QE response in the 200 400 nm range can be enhanced with Photometrics
5. To calculate appropriate measurements see C Mount Adapter on page 27 The F mount adapter is a standard Nikon bayonet mount with a standard F mount flange focal distance and additional travel distance to allow parfocal adjustment with a variety of instruments For specifications see F Mount Adapter on page 26 Photometrics sells lenses that are compatible with the SenSys lens mount adapters The F mount lens is compatible with a standard Nikon bayonet mount The C mount lens is a standard threaded video mount lens The camera has four tripod camera stand mounting holes 0 25 20 UNC 2B with a 1 4 depth A tripod camera stand is available through Photometrics Tripod Mounts on 4 sides 0 25 20 UN C 2B Chapter 4 Component Descriptions 17 18 SenSys User Manual Chapter 5 Green Light on Camera Does Not Illuminate Image is Fuzzy Camera Does Not Respond to Light Troubleshooting The following issues have corresponding troubleshooting sections in this chapter Additional issues are covered in the Troubleshooting chapter of the Software Guide Call Photometrics Customer Service if you have any questions Error messages are listed in the Error Messages Appendix of the Software Guide Green light on camera does not illuminate page 19 Image is fuzzy page 19 Camera does not respond to light page 19 Camera does not focus page 22 Caution Do not attach or remove any cables while the
6. 2200pf ceramic capacitors Outputs are driven by a 74F374 latch The numbers on the trigger connector diagram below correspond with the numbers given to the definition of each of the pins The I O connector is a female D subminiature 9 pin connector Input Output Port with Pin Numbers 1 SHUTTER OPEN OUTPUT Active high A high level on this output indicates that the shutter is completely open The output is low when the shutter is closed or in motion 2 SHUTTER MOVING OUTPUT Active high A high level on this output indicates that the shutter is opening or closing The output is low when the shutter is completely open or completely closed The length of time this signal is held high is specified in PVCAM or by the Shutter Open Delay and Shutter Close Delay functions in the software 3 CAMERA EXPOSING OUTPUT Active high A high level on this output indicates that the camera is exposing integrating This output does not include shutter open and close delay times 4 FLASH This pin is a TTL level output that can be controlled through software by using the FLASH command 5 FACTORY SETUP This pin is used for factory setup only and is not to be utilized by the user Driving this pin will disable the camera and cause a PVCAM error 6 FILTERED TRIGGER INPUT This input uses a TTL voltage level to trigger the camera The input is pulled low to initiate a trigger default If nothing is connected to the input it is pulled high to prev
7. page 32 Power Port The power port is 9 female D connector Pinout specifications for the port are located in Power Port Pinout on page 31 AIA Port Power Port Input O utput Trigger Port Red Light Green Light Power on off CCD has reached operating temperature Camera Back Status Lights The back of the camera has two status lights Red light on Power on Green light on CCD reached operating temperature If the ambient temperature is between 0 C and 40 C the CCD will usually reach operating temperature within 20 40 seconds If operating temperature is not reached after approximately one minute call Photometrics Customer Service 14 SenSys User Manual Power Brick The power brick is a switched multiple output voltage supply with a detachable power cord The camera system is powered on 1 and off 0 by a switch on the brick More detailed specifications are available in Chapter 6 Specifications Caution Connecting or removing a live power cable can damage the camera s electronic components Do not attach or remove any cables while the power brick is switched on and plugged into an electrical outlet lt 4 Power Brick Power Brick Cord and Power Brick Cable Chapter 4 Component Descriptions 15 Mount Adapters Each SenSys camera system is shipped with a removable F or C mount adapter attached The F mount adapter allows the camera to be attached to lenses and scientific i
8. reach the maximum ADC signal Quantum Efficiency 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength nm Typical QE Curve not installed in camera QE response in the 200 400 nm range can be enhanced with Photometrics proprietary M etachrome II coating 36 SenSys User Manual Index A AIA cable pinout 32 AIA port 14 analog signal 13 C calibration certificate 12 camera cleaning 3 repair 3 CCD See charge coupled device CCD CCD chamber description 12 certificate of calibration 12 charge coupled device CCD chamber 12 description 11 orientation 33 specifications KAF 0400 34 KAF 1400 35 1600 36 use of thermoelectric cooler 12 cleaning camera 3 C mount adapter 8 16 description 17 installation 8 removal 8 role in focusing camera 8 specifications 27 Customer Service 3 E environmental requirements SenSys camera 2 F F mount adapter 9 16 description 17 installation 9 removal 9 role in focusing camera 9 specifications 26 G gain available settings 13 H hardware installation 5 6 hardware specifications 23 36 AIA cable pinout 32 camera 23 CCD orientation 33 CCDs 34 36 C mount adapter 27 F mount adapter 26 input output I O port pinout 29 power port pinout 31 power supply 28 hardware configuration options 7 10 help SenSys camera 3 I input output I O port pinout 29 input output I O trigger port 13 installation hardware 5 6 K KAF 0400 sp
9. the camera to mount adapters tripod mounts and other instruments Connecting the camera to the AIA cable Connecting the camera to the power brick The camera is shipped with a removable F or C mount adapter attached If applicable change the mount adapter or attach a compatible lens For information on changing the mount adapter installing a compatible lens or installing a standard tripod camera stand see Chapter 3 Configuration Options A C mount lens with optics that protrude a long distance into the camera may interfere with the shutter blades Specifications for calculating acceptable flange focal distances are located on page 27 If applicable mount the camera on a compatible instrument or connect your own trigger equipment to the 9 pin female input output I O trigger port located on the back of the camera If you are using high voltage equipment such as an arc lamp with your camera system be sure to turn the camera power on last and power the camera off first For trigger port pin out specifications see page 29 e If your system s cable has a wide end and a narrow end connect the wide end of the cable to the camera s AIA port see the diagram on page 14 e If your system s AIA cable has matching ends connect either end of the AIA cable to the camera s port see the diagram on page 14 Make sure to use the AIA cable that was shipped with your system You will be connecting the other end of the AI
10. the shutter needs to be replaced Replacing 1 Using a 3 32 hex wrench remove the four 4 40 socket head screws from the shutter cover Caution Make sure to remove the shutter cover and not the camera back Removing the camera back will expose the CCD and void your warranty Shutter Cover 2 Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver remove the two 4 40 pan head Phillips screws that attach the shutter board Shutter Board 20 SenSys User Manual 3 Pull the shutter board straight up until it is unplugged from the main board Then unplug the shutter power connector from the shutter board Shutter Board Shutter Connector 4 Using a standard screwdriver remove the four 42 56 slotted binding head screws that secure the shutter to the camera Lift the shutter from the camera Shutter 5 Toinstall a new shutter reverse the procedure Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 21 Camera Does Not If your SenSys camera is not focusing find your camera configuration in the Focus following list e AnF mount adapter is installed on your camera and you are using an F mount lens See the focusing instructions in your imaging software and lens documentation AnF mount adapter is installed on your camera and the mount is attached directly to an instrument See the instructions for focusing the camera in F Mount Assembly on page 9 e C mount adapter is installed on your camera and you are using a C mount lens S
11. A cable to your interface hardware For the moment simply leave the other end of the AIA cable unattached Instructions for installing interface hardware are provided in the Software Guide that was shipped with your camera Refer to the Software Guide after completing the rest of this chapter Connecting the Power Brick The power brick is a switched supply that is shipped with a power supply cord Caution Connecting or removing alive power cable to or from the SenSys camera can damage the camera s electronic components Do not attach or remove any cables while the power brick is switched on I Off 0 and plugged into an electrical outlet To connect the power brick to the camera Power Brick Cable with 9 pin D Connector 1 Connectthe power brick cable s 9 pin D connector to the power port on the back of the camera see the diagram on page 14 Secure by tightening the connector screws Do not extend this cable 2 With the power brick switched off and the power cord unplugged from electrical outlet connect the power cord to the power brick and later to an electrical outlet Power Brick C able Instructions for powering on and powering off the camera system are provided in the Software Guide When you turn on your camera later after installing the interface hardware the red light on the camera illuminates immediately indicating that the camera has power In 20 40 seconds the green light ill
12. Photometrics Ltd declares that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 93 68 EEC EMC Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and Product Safety This declaration is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards EN 55022 A CISPR 22 RF Emissions Control EN 50082 1 IEC 801 Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbances EN 60950 IEC 950 Product Safety Product Description CCD Camera System Model SenSys Camera System Authorized Signature 11 16 95 Wilhelm Pfanhauser Photometrics Ltd Sollner Str 61 D 81479 Miinchen Germany Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction SenSys System Components 1 Standard Comiponents nce edente reed idee M eei 1 Optional System Hardware sss 1 About this Man al 55 2 one bueno entbiaee nd 2 Environmental Requirements sss tenentes 2 Storage Requirements 4 tentent eene 2 PRECAUTIONS eene cot ne ep hedge n en Tr PA reda 2 Repairs nanc bun Ra E des etes 3 Cleaning cose ee atom e nemen do detti e aC ip 3 Photometrics Customer 1 3 Chapte
13. The SenSys camera produces an analog signal that uses the full range of the 12 bit ADC up to 4096 gray levels Through software the camera can be set to High Sensitivity Gain 3 High Dynamic Range Gain 2 or High Signal to Noise Ratio Gain 1 detection modes Each gain setting configures the camera to be responsive to different light level intensity ranges The appropriate range is dictated by the specific use of the camera No matter how fast the data moves from the CCD to the ADC the camera readout rate is determined by how quickly the ADC converts the data to digital form The SenSys has a 1Mpixel sec conversion rate SenSys camera has a TTL input output I O trigger port that is located on the back of the camera See diagram on next page When the camera is shipped this port is fitted with a black plastic cover The I O port allows you to synchronize the camera trigger signal with external equipment Strobes external shutters and filter motors are examples of external triggering devices The I O port is a male D subminiature 9 pin connector Pinout specifications are located in Input Output Port Pinout on page 29 Chapter 4 Component Descriptions 13 AIA Port Digital data is transmitted to the host computer through the AIA interface The AIA port is a 68 pin high density I O connector with a standard AIA format The pinout for the parallel cable that mates to the AIA port connector is located in AIA Cable Pinout on
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15. amera may interfere with the shutter blades To calculate appropriate measurements refer to page 27 C Mount Lens C Mount Adapter C Mount Cap C mount Assembly To install the C mount adapter if not pre installed 1 Using the 050 hex wrench provided back out the set screws so they do not interfere with threading the mount in place There is no need to remove the set screws 2 Thread the C mount adapter onto the lens or instrument adapter Lock in place using the 050 hex wrench provided 3 Thread the C mount adapter into the camera In certain cases it may be easier to thread the camera onto the C mount adapter To focus the camera 1 If needed back out the set screws until you can freely rotate the C mount adapter 2 Using the instructions from your software program bring your software into focus loop mode For instructions on using CAMTEST to focus see the Focusing the Camera section of the CAMTEST chapter in the Software Guide 3 Hold the camera so it does not rotate then use the lens or instrument adapter to adjust the C mount adapter to the desired position 4 Tighten the set screws until snug To remove the C mount adapter 1 Using the 050 hex wrench provided back out the set screws until you can freely rotate the mount 2 Unscrew the mount from the camera 8 SenSys User Manual F Mount Assembly The F mount adapter is a standard Nikon bayonet mount with a standa
16. antum efficiency without the need to pre flash This warranty is not affected by high UV exposure levels The period over which Metachrome II coating is warranted is twenty four 24 months from the date of shipment listed on the packing slip shipped with the equipment Photometrics will recoat the CCD at no cost if quantum efficiency drops below 95 of initial performance within the warranty period Photometrics must be notified in writing of the defect within the warranty period The affected camera system should be returned to Photometrics within thirty 30 days after discovery of such defect Shipment should not be made without prior authorization by Photometrics The buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Photometrics and Photometrics shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the buyer for products returned to Photometrics for warranty service The buyer shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes for products returned to Photometrics from outside the U S A This warranty does not apply if reduced quantum efficiency due to damage to the CCD or Metachrome II from unauthorized modification or use of the camera system Photometrics liability shall not exceed the cost of repair or replacement of the defective equipment This warranty becomes void if the user attempts to repair or modify the product without the written consent of Photometrics This warranty is voided if the user opens the camera head SenSys Sealed Chamber Int
17. apter 6 Specifications 25 F Mount Adapter 193 in dia 250 in dia 49 0 mm 63 5 mm 235inda ut 59 7 mm 2 50 in dia 63 5 mm Side View of F mount unmounted 1 72 in 43 7 minimum distance 1 05 in 26 7 mm Threads at 32 threads inch 1 74 in 442 minimum distance 1 07 in 27 2 mm Threads at 32 threads inch Side View of F mount mounted for KAF 1400 26 SenSys User Manual C Mount Adapter 1 60 in dia 40 6 mm 1 00 32 UN Thread Top View of C mount 1 60 in dia 40 6 mm Pu yr in Threads at 96inda 3 10 6 6 mm 32 threads inch E rd 245 mm 1 50 in dia 38 1 mm Side View of C mount unmounted 63 in 16 0 mm 32in Shutter Bades distance ______ 8 0 mm CCD Focal Plane Side View of C mount mounted for KAF 0400 and KAF 1600 65 in 16 6 mm 32 in Shutter Blades distance 8 0 mm CCD Focal Plane Side View of C mount mounted for KAF 1400 Chapter 6 Specifications 27 Power Brick 6 97 in 177 0 mm The power supply is a 5V DC and 15 DC brick with 100 240V AC input at 50 60 Hz The maximum power output is 55 W 28 SenSys User Manual Input Output Port Pinout The input output port provides information about trigger function and shutter status All inputs are pulled up to 45V DC through 10k ohm resistors and filtered with
18. camera system is powered on Allow approximately one minute for the camera to reach operating temperature and the green light to come on If the green light does not illuminate there may bea problem with the camera s cooling system Contact Photometrics Customer Service If you have a fuzzy image and if the green light is off but the camera is hot to the touch the CCD s temperature may be too cold Contact Photometrics Customer Service If your camera has no response to light a faulty camera shutter may be causing the problem To test for a malfunctioning shutter 1 Turn on the power to the camera 2 Asthe camera is powering up If you hear 2 clicks separated by 1 second shutter opening then closing the shutter is working Call Photometrics Customer Service for further instructions If you do not hear any clicks hear 1 click or more than 2 clicks check the voltage between I O port pins 3 and 9 while you are powering up the camera See Input Output Port Pinout on page 29 If the TTL logic level goes from 0 low to 1 high stays high for 1 second then drops to 0 the shutter signal is working but the shutter is not working If this happens you need to replace the shutter Follow the procedures in Camera Shutter Needs Replacing on page 20 If the TTL logic levels do not indicate a working shutter signal call Photometrics Customer Service Camera Shutter Needs If your camera s shutter signal is working but
19. des with fewer defects than commercial grades Scientific grade CCDs image with better resolution have low noise so they can detect weak signals and are linear over the dynamic range so you can accurately judge intensity differences between objects Some CCDs have the option of operating in Multi Pinned Phase MPP mode MPP CCDs are built to have less thermally generated noise for a given exposure time a property useful when trying to detect weak signals Metachrome II Certificate of Calibration Window CCD Chamber Thermoelectric Cooler Shutter Metachrome II is a proprietary optional permanent CCD coating that is available on all SenSys CCDs This coating extends the CCD s sensitivity to below 200 nm and is transparent from 400 to 1100 nm wavelength light The coating requires no maintenance and does not degrade over time Each SenSys camera has a Certificate of Calibration This certificate states the CCD grade that has been designated by the CCD manufacturer The certificate also provides the camera calibration information needed to effectively measure photon flux with repeatable scientific accuracy A copy of the information contained in the Calibration Certificate is kept on file at Photometrics Customer Service The SenSys camera has one window in the optical path The CCD does not have a window Compared to a multiple window design a single window reduces the chance of image degradation due to multiple reflection
20. ecifications 34 KAF 1400 specifications 35 KAF 1600 specifications 36 L lens mount adapters 7 lenses 17 low noise electronics 13 M Metachrome 12 Multi Pinned Phase MPP description 11 N noise 13 37 P ports AIA 14 input output I O 13 power 14 powerport 14 power port pinout 31 power supply connecting 6 description 15 specifications 28 PPD See primary point digitization precautions for SenSys camera 2 primary point digitization PPD 13 R readout 13 readout rate 13 repair SenSys camera 3 S SenSys camera description 1 11 environmental requirements 2 help 3 lens mount adapters 7 low noise electronics 13 mounting on tripod 10 precautions 2 primary point digitization PPD 13 readout rate 13 repair 3 specifications 23 status lights 14 storage requirements 2 system components 1 turning on 6 window 12 shutter description 12 location 11 replacing 20 specifications See hardware specifications status lights on camera 14 storage requirements SenSys camera 2 system components 1 system noise 13 T technical support SenSys camera 3 thermoelectric cooler withCCD 12 trigger signal synchronizing 13 tripod camera stand 10 17 troubleshooting 19 22 TTL I O trigger port See input output I O trigger port window in SenSys camera 12 38 SenSys User Manual Photometrics Worldwide Distribution Contact us for the representative nearest you 3440 East Britanni
21. ee the focusing instructions in your imaging software and lens documentation e A C mount adapter is installed on your camera and the mount is attached directly to an instrument See the instructions for focusing the camera in C Mount Assembly on page 8 22 SenSys User Manual Specifications Camera Weight 165 without lens or lens mount Width 4 48 in 113 7 mm Length 7 15 in 181 6 mm Thickness 3 00 in 76 2 mm for F mount 2 66 in 67 6 mm for C mount Window thickness 1 mm Distance from top of shutter cover to CCD image plane CCD F mount Distance C mount Distance 0400 and 1600 1 05 in 26 7 mm 63in 16 0 mm 1400 1 07 in 27 2 mm 65in 16 6 mm Distance from top of window to CCD image plane CCD F mount Distance C mount Distance 0400 and 1600 24 in 6 1 mm 24 in 6 1 mm 1400 26 in 6 6 mm 26 in 6 6 mm Maximum ambient operating temperature 40 C 104 F Minimum ambient operating temperature 0 C 32 F Power dissipation 15 watts 448 in i 113 8 mm 7 15 181 6 Camera Front View 23 F Mount Camera 7 15 in 181 6 mm F mount Camera Side View 3 00 in 76 2 mm 448 in 113 8 mm F mount Camera Top View 24 SenSys User Manual C Mount Camera 2 60 in 66 0 mm 7 15 in 181 6 mm C mount Camera Side View 2 60 in 66 0 mm 4 48 in 113 8 mm C mount Camera Top View Ch
22. egrity Warranty Photometrics Ltd warrants the SenSys sealed chamber integrity for a period of twenty four 24 months The warranty period is from the date of shipment listed on the packing slip shipped with the equipment Photometrics will repair or replace the camera system if it fails to maintain the sealed chamber integrity with proper use within the warranty period Photometrics must be notified in writing of the defect within the warranty period The affected camera system should be returned to Photometrics within thirty 30 days after discovery of such defect Shipment should not be made without prior authorization by Photometrics The buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Photometrics and Photometrics shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the buyer for products returned to Photometrics for warranty service The buyer shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes for products returned to Photometrics from outside the U S A This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the buyer unauthorized modification or misuse or improper site preparation or maintenance Photometrics liability shall not exceed the cost of repair or replacement of the defective equipment This warranty becomes void if the user attempts to repair or modify the product without the written consent of Photometrics This warranty is voided if the user opens the camera head Declaration of Conformity
23. ent the system from getting false triggers To change the state of this input see TRIGGER INVERT INPUT 8 The Chapter 6 Specifications 29 inputs are internally pulled up therefore it is recommended to drive them with an open collector driver TRIGGER INHIBIT INPUT This input inhibits all trigger signals If the input is pulled low trigger activity is disabled By default the input is pulled high so the trigger circuitry is enabled The inputs are internally pulled up therefore it is recommended to drive them with an open collector driver TRIGGER INVERT INPUT Active low A low on this input inverts the state of FILTERED TRIGGER INPUT 6 causing a high level to cause a trigger The inputs are internally pulled up therefore it is recommended to drive them with an open collector driver GROUND System digital ground Any external circuitry intended to interface with the trigger control signals must reference this ground connection 30 SenSys User Manual Power Port Pinout Power Port Pinout Pin Signal Name 5V DC 5V DC Ground Ground Ground 15V DC Ground 15V DC Ground ONA amp Chapter 6 Specifications 31 AIA Cable Pinout SRV NS I IIS SSS N 034 0000000000000000000000000000000000 9000000000000000000000000000000009 gt Cable Pinout Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Name Name Name 1 Ground 24 47
24. hapter 3 Configuration Options 9 Tripod Camera The SenSys camera has four mounting holes that are tapped for a standard Stand tripod mounting bolt Tripod Mounts on 4 sides 0 25 20 UN C 2B Camera with Tripod Camera Stand To mount the SenSys camera on a tripod camera stand 1 Loosen the tripod mount locknut so that the maximum length of the tripod mounting bolt is exposed 2 Align the camera on the tripod mounting bolt using one of the four mounting holes on the camera body Thread the tripod mounting bolt into the camera body Tighten the locknut on the mount to secure the camera To remove the SenSys camera from a tripod mount 1 Loosen the tripod mount locknut 2 Unthread the tripod mounting bolt from the camera 10 SenSys User Manual Chater Component Descriptions CCD MPP The SenSys camera consists of the camera body and the shutter cover The camera body houses the CCD CCD cooling system and camera electronics All of the components inside the camera body are sensitive electronic components and are not user accessible Opening the camera body voids the camera warranty The shutter located behind the shutter cover is a user replaceable component Camera Body 4 Shutter Cover SenSys Camera with F mount Adapter and Nikon Lens When you order a SenSys camera you choose from a range of CCDs that differ in size and grade All SenSys CCDs are scientific grade gra
25. ms to open and 10 ms to close The camera integration time the SenSys User Manual Electronics Input Output Trigger Port total time any part of the CCD is exposed is equal to the shutter open and close times plus the exposure time The shutter is the only mechanical component that has a limited life with heavy use Instructions for testing and replacing the shutter are in Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The CCD produces an analog signal The camera electronics convert the analog signal into a digital signal data that can be received by the host computer Several factors influence what portion of the analog signal translates into digital data One factor is the noise in the camera system The system noise includes the thermal noise produced by the camera components and the read noise determined in part by how far the analog signal must travel The farther an analog signal has to travel the more the signal degrades To reduce signal degradation SenSys has low noise electronics and primary point digitization PPD The PPD design positions the analog to digital converter ADC as close to the CCD as possible which reduces the distance the analog signal must travel Another determining factor is the quality of the signal received by the ADC If the ADC receives a high quality signal the 12 bit ADC digitizes the analog signal into 12 bit data With a lesser quality signal the ADC produces data with a lower effective bit depth
26. nstruments that are compatible with a Nikon bayonet mount The C mount adapter allows the camera to be attached to many video camera lenses and C mount compatible instruments Photometrics also offers F mount and C mount lenses and a tripod camera stand C Mount C Mount Lens Adapter optional F Mount Adapter F Mount Lens optional SenSys M ount Adapters and Lens Options The SenSys F and C mount adapters thread into the camera at a pitch of 32 threads inch When the camera is focused two 6 32 inch socket set screws two 4 40 inch socket set screws for the C mount secure the adapters in place and hold the optical alignment in parfocality The set screws are adjusted with a long handled 1 16 or 050 hex driver that is provided with the system Both mounts are shipped with a cap covering the aperture For mounted and unmounted specifications drawings see Chapter 6 Specifications For C and F mount adapter installation removal and focusing instructions see Chapter 3 Configuration Options 16 SenSys User Manual C Mount F Mount Lenses Tripod Camera Stand The C mount adapter is a standard threaded video mount with a standard C mount flange focal distance and additional travel distance to allow parfocal adjustment with a variety of instruments When the C mount adapter is in place a lens with optics that protrude a long distance into the camera may interfere with the shutter blades
27. osing over long periods of time The imager in the camera is a scientific grade charge coupled device CCD SenSys System SenSys systems consist of standard hardware and software as well as the Components appropriate interface hardware discussed in the Software Guide for your computer system Some SenSys systems also include optional hardware Standard Components cd Power Brick Air Cooled Camera RIP Host Connectivity AIA Cable Kit Diskette Optional System Hardware Lenses About this Manual SenSys User Manual is divided into six chapters It is suggested that you Environmental Requirements Storage Requirements Precautions read the entire manual before operating the camera to ensure proper usage The chapters that follow this introduction are Hardware Installation Instructions for connecting the camera to mount adapters tripod mounts and other instruments as well as for connecting it to the AIA cable and the power brick Configuration Options Instructions for changing mount adapters lenses and tripod stands Component Descriptions Functional description of each component Troubleshooting Answers to camera hardware problems e Specifications Specifications for each camera system component Note To install a new camera begin with the Hardware Installation chapter in this User Manual and then proceed to the Software Guide The SenSys camera s
28. proprietary M etachrome II coating 34 SenSys User Manual CCD Specifications continued KAF1400 HxV 1317x 1035 Pixel Size 6 8um x 6 8um Gain Relative Typical Typical Maximum ADC Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to 1 5x 20e 20e ADU 80Ke binned full well Noise High Dynamic 2 1 17e 10e ADU 40Ke single pixel full Range well High Sensitivity 3 12 2 5e ADU 10 high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal NN poy LL DM Quantum Efficiency 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength nm Typical QE Curve not installed in camera QE response in the 200 400 nm range can be enhanced with Photometrics proprietary M etachrome II coating Chapter 6 Specifications 35 CCD Specifications continued KAF1600 HxV 1536 x 1024 Pixel Size 9 x 9um Gain Relative Typical Typical Maximum ADC Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to 1 elfx 26e 40e ADU 160Ke binned full well Noise High Dynamic 2 1 19e 20e ADU 80Ke single pixel full Range well High Sensitivity 3 5e ADU 20 high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to
29. r 2 Hardware Installation Connecting Mount Adapters Tripod Mounts and Other Instruments 5 Connecting the Cables seirinin e nen tete 5 Connecting the Power Brick sss 6 Chapter 3 Configuration O ptions Lens Mount Adapters ienige iee tenerent tenente nenne 7 C Mount Assembly 2 ge t eedem ste e efe ake eins 8 F Mount Assembly 9 Tripod Camera Staind i 10 Chapter 4 Component Descriptions CODE Lom sec 11 MEER AR KS ba 11 Metachr me IE 3 5 ein laete eto ete eet Seal D ERR 12 Certificate of Calibration sees nennen ber NEED 12 MADnGOWS Gto AY lasst 12 CED Chamber e Tree eve a ee ee e E Oe 12 Thermoelectric Cooler esee eene eene enne eene nnne 12 deo ost fet ff an eret NC d te Bees 12 Electronics u et Die ceto 13 Input Output Trigger Port sess een 13 ATASDOETE Pee et faceta ater eerie ben aee 14 Power Port xi eit eee 14 Status Lights rei 14 Power 15 Mount Adaplers sectetut me ORE Pbi eel d i angehen 16
30. rd F mount flange focal distance and additional travel distance to allow parfocal adjustment with a variety of instruments For specifications see F Mount Adapter on page 26 Adapter optional Lens Cap F mount Assembly To install the F mount adapter if not pre installed 1 Using the 1 16 hex wrench provided back out the set screws so they do not interfere with threading the mount in place There is no need to remove the set screws 2 Thread the F mount adapter onto the camera Insert the lens into the adapter and rotate it counterclockwise to lock If you don t use a lens simply attach your instrument s F mount adapter to the camera or attach the camera to the instrument s F mount If your instrument requires an F mount adapter contact your instrument supplier To focus the camera 1 If needed back out the set screws until you can freely rotate the F mount adapter 2 Using the instructions from your software program bring your software into focus loop mode For instructions on using CAMTEST to focus see the Focusing the Camera section of the CAMTEST chapter in the Software Guide 3 Hold the camera so it does not rotate then rotate the F mount adapter to the desired position TM 4 Tighten the set screws until snug To remove the F mount adapter 1 Usingthe 1 16 hex wrench provided back out the set screws until you can freely rotate the mount 2 Unscrew the mount from the camera C
31. s stray light and interference patterns The standard Photometrics window is made of fused silica quartz with a broadband antireflective coating Fused silica has better ultraviolet transmission than crown glass The antireflective coating increases the light transmitted through the window from 92 to 99 further decreasing light loss Optional infrared blocking IR and sapphire windows are available The IR window blocks optical radiation above 650 nm providing a sharper image The sapphire window may be necessary for high humidity environments The window is part of the sealed chamber that protects the CCD from contamination and excess ambient humidity Inside the sealed chamber packages of desiccant absorb any water vapor When the camera is cooled to 10 C the low humidity environment prevents frost from forming on the CCD and condensation from forming on the inside of the window Cooled CCD cameras produce less dark current than cameras operating at ambient temperature The CCD in the SenSys camera is cooled to 10 C when the ambient temperature is between 10 C and 40 C The CCD is cooled by a single stage Peltier cooler a thermoelectric cooler TEC that pulls heat away from the CCD The heat is rejected into the camera body which is cooled by forced air The camera has a high speed customer replaceable shutter that maintains a speed of up to 15 frames per second while still fully opening and closing The shutter takes 5
32. ted is twelve 12 months from the date of shipment listed on the packing slip shipped with the equipment Photometrics will repair or replace the product if it is found to be defective within the warranty period Photometrics must be notified in writing of the defect within the warranty period The affected product should bereturned to Photometrics within thirty 30 days after discovery of such defect Shipment should not be made without prior authorization by Photometrics When products are returned to Photometrics for warranty service the buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Photometrics and Photometrics shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the buyer The buyer shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes for products returned to Photometrics from outside the U S A This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the buyer buyer supplied software or interfacing unauthorized modification or misuse or improper site preparation or maintenance Photometrics liability shall not exceed the cost of repair or replacement of the defective equipment This warranty becomes void if the user attempts to repair or modify the product without the written consent of Photometrics Except for removing the shutter cover this warranty is voided if the user opens the camera head Metachrome II Warranty Photometrics Ltd warrants that the Metachrome II coating will maintain 9595 of initial qu
33. uminates indicating that the camera has reached operating temperature See Status Lights on page 14 of this User Manual for more information 6 SenSys User Manual Chapter 3 Lens Mount Adapters Configuration O ptions The SenSys hardware configuration options allow you to adapt your camera to standard scientific instruments and lenses Removable F mount and C mount adapters F mount and C mount lenses and a tripod camera stand are available through Photometrics SenSys cameras are shipped with a removable F mount adapter or C mount adapter installed The F mount adapter allows the camera to be attached to lenses and scientific instruments that are compatible with a Nikon bayonet mount The C mount adapter allows the camera to be attached to many video camera lenses and C mount compatible scientific instruments The F mount adapter is secured with two 46 32 socket set screws the C mount adapter is secured with two 44 40 socket set screws C Mount C Mount Lens Adapter optional F Mount Adapter F Mount Lens optional SenSys M ount Options C Mount Assembly The C mount adapter is a standard threaded video mount with a standard C mount flange focal distance and additional travel distance to allow parfocal adjustment with a variety of instruments For specifications see C Mount Adapter on page 27 When the C mount adapter is in place a lens with optics that protrude a long distance into the c
34. ystem should be operated in a clean dry environment The camera system requires that an easily accessible electrical outlet be available near the equipment The camera system s ambient operating temperature is 0 C to 40 C The camera can be operated in any orientation therefore it can be used on a tripod camera stand or mounted on a variety of instruments Store the SenSys camera system in its original containers To protect the system from excessive heat cold and moisture store at an ambient temperature between 20 C and 60 C with a relative humidity of 0 90 noncondensing The CCD and other system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD To avoid permanently damaging the system please observe the following precautions If you are using high voltage equipment such as an arc lamp with your camera system be sure to turn the camera power on last and power the camera off first e Always switch off and unplug the power supply before changing your system configuration in any way e Usecaution when triggering high current switching devices such as an arc lamp near your system The CCD can be permanently damaged by transient voltage spikes If electrically noisy devices are present an isolated conditioned power line or dedicated isolation transformer is highly recommended e Never connect or disconnect any cable while the camera system is powered on Reconnecting a charged cable may damage the CCD
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