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1. Time in ms gt 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Trigger Signal NonexposureTime _ ExposureTime 57 This page intentionally left blank 58 Quantix User Manual Index A B Advanced Inverted Mode Operation AIMO description 17 AIMO mode 17 Analog signal 19 Analog to Digital Converter ADC description 19 Bulb mode 57 C Camera cleaning 3 connectors 20 description 1 17 environmental requirements 2 precautions 2 repair 4 storage requirements 2 system components 5 CCD chamber description 18 CCD specifications CCD57 10 54 KAF1401E 48 KAF1602E 50 KAF 6303E 52 TH 7899M 56 CD ROM files 6 Certificate of Performance 18 Charge Coupled Device CCD chamber 18 description 17 orientation 47 49 51 53 55 Cleaning camera 3 C mount camera outline drawings 38 40 Connector cable pinouts 43 46 Connectors ATA See Connectors data data 46 I O status 43 power 45 shutter status 44 trigger 44 Conversion rate 19 Coolant flow rate 42 refilling the LCU 14 Customer Service 4 D G Data cable pinout 46 Declaration of Conformity iv Environmental requirements 2 Flow rate coolant 42 F mount adapter 11 F mount camera outline drawings KAF 6303E 35 37 other 32 34 TH 7899M 35 37 Fuses changing 28 Gain high dynamic range mode 19 high sensitivity mode 19 high signal to noise mode 19 H K Hardware specifications CCD orientation 47 49 51
2. 3 To reassemble the camera 26 Quantix User Manual Position the shutter wires so they will not be pinched during reassembly Line up the dots on camera and mount the adapter Fasten the mount adapter in place Camera Not Ifafter 15 minutes of operation the software indicates that the camera has not Cooling reached its operating temperature make the following checks based on your system configuration Air Cooled or Liquid Cooled Camera without LCU Check the temperature setpoint in the software Cameras operated without an LCU should be set to regulate at 25 C If the camera still does not cool call Roper Scientific Customer Service Liquid Cooled Camera with LCU Check to see if coolant is moving through the unit If the coolant becomes clouded with many tiny bubbles your coolant level may be low Fill the coolant reservoir See Refilling the Reservoir on page 14 If bubbles persist see Removing Air Bubbles on page 15 Check the hose and power cord connections Check the LCU line entry module fuse For instructions on accessing and changing the fuse see Changing LCU Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltages on page 28 If the camera still does not cool call Roper Scientific Customer Service PVCAM Error IfaPVCAM error message appears note the message s number code and Message Appears contact Roper Scientific Customer Service Lengthy Pauses Ifyou notice lengthy pauses marked by a lot of disk activi
3. Photometrics Quantix Copyright 2003 Roper Scientific Inc 3440 East Britannia Drive Tucson Arizona 85706 Tel 800 874 9789 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 Roper Scientific Inc Printed in the United States of America Acrobat and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation PPD is a trademark and Metachrome PVCAM and Quantix are registered trademarks of Photometrics Ltd RS Image is a trademark and Photometrics is a registered trademark of Roper Scientific Inc Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 Roper Scientific 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
4. 18 Trigger equipment installation 11 Trigger modes Bulb 57 Strobe 57 Trigger First 57 Trigger signal synchronizing 44 Trigger First mode 57 Tripod camera stand 11 Troubleshooting 23 30 camera cooling 10 Voltage changing 28 W Z Warranties image intensifier detector ii normal wear item disclaimer i one year i one year on refurbished discontinued products i owner s manual and troubleshooting ii sealed chamber i software ii vacuum integrity i VersArray XP vacuum chamber i x ray detector ii your responsibility ii Website 4 Window in camera 18 ROPER SCIENTIFIC PHOTOMETRICS BENELUX FRANCE GERMANY JAPAN Roper Scientific BV Roper Scientific SARL Roper Scientific GmbH Nipon Roper K K Ir D S Tuijnmanweg 10 Z l Petite Montagne Sud Rosenheimer Landstr 87 D 10E 1 3 Nakase 4131 PN VIANEN Netherlands 4 rue de l Oisans C E 1702 D 85521 Ottobrunn Germany Mihama ku Chiba shi tel 31 347 324989 91017 Evry Cedex France tel 49 89 660 779 3 Japan 261 8501 fax 31 347 324979 tel 33 160 86 03 65 fax 49 89 660 779 50 tel 81 43 274 8022 email mailto roperscientific com fax 33 160 86 07 09 email mail roperscientific de fax 81 43 274 8023 email princeton instruments wanadoo fr email sales roper co jp USA USA Roper Scientific Arizona Roper Scientific New Jersey 3440 East Britannia Drive 3660 Quakerbridge Road Tucson Arizona 85706 Trenton New Jersey 08619 tel 800 874 9789 or 520 88
5. Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear Windows 95 98 2000 ME XP Image is Smeared or Camera Will Not Reach Saturation Images Not Displayed Properly Camera Does Not Focus 24 Quantix User Manual If the New Hardware Found dialog box does not appear after installing a new PCI card to your computer and booting Windows 95 98 2000 ME XP e Check to make sure that the new PCI card is inserted in a PCI slot according to your computer manufacturer s instructions and that the Quantix system s CD ROM is in the host computer s CD drive e Itis possible that there is a conflict between the new PCI card and a previously installed expansion card Witl the computer s power turned off remove any previously installed expansion cards that your system does not need to function If you are unsure which cards can be safely removed call Roper Scientific Customer Service Then turn your computer back on and boot Windows 95 98 2000 ME XP again e If the New Hardware Found dialog box still does not appear contact Roper Scientific Customer Service If the image is smeared especially in high intensity areas of the image or the camera will not reach saturation 4095 ADU and the camera is set to gain state 1 make sure you use binning factors of at least 2 x 2 Because of the camera s design it only saturates at gain state 1 if binning factors of at least 2 x 2 are defined Alternatively if the light level is low enough or you are unable
6. Image Intensifier Detector Limited One Year Warranty All image intensifier products are inherently susceptible to Phosphor and or Photocathode burn physical damage when exposed to high intensity light Roper Scientific warrants with the exception of image intensifier products that are found to have Phosphor and or Photocathode burn damage which carry NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED all image intensifier products for a period of one 1 year after shipment See additional Limited One 1 year Warranty terms and conditions above which apply to this warranty Responsibility for shipping charges is as described above under our Basic Limited One 1 Year Warranty X Ray Detector Limited One Year Warranty Roper Scientific warrants with the exception of CCD imaging device and fiber optic assembly damage due to X rays which carry NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED all X ray products for one 1 year after shipment See additional Basic Limited One 1 year Warranty terms and conditions above which apply to this warranty Responsibility for shipping charges is as described above under our Basic Limited One 1 Year Warranty Software Limited Warranty Roper Scientific warrants all of our manufactured software discs to be free from substantial defects in materials and or workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from shipment Roper Scientific does not warrant that the function of the software will meet your requirements or that
7. TO 21 Tripod Mount a ai BA s Ga gai kas a ru I A 21 P6OW r Btick s sense senas seni pausa 22 LEiquid Cireulation Unit east a a ATA a sea 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting System Does Not Boot Normallv semen u 23 New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear Windows 95 98 2000 ME XP 24 Image is Smeared or Camera Will Not Reach Saturation E a 24 Images Not Displayed Properly siais eea he eea N ern rr a seek 24 Camera Does Not HOGUS u ua ii naa i a aa h n 24 Camera Does Not Respond to Light u u uuu 25 Replacing Camera Shutter nan asahinai rsi eee ERE Y NA 25 Camera Not Cooling a n Sauna Ka Kas aha RER sida 27 PVCAM Error Message App83rF8 215 apakunan a k yen d 27 Lengthy Pauses During Imaging n a anu kq n e ne kek de aker 27 Changing LCU Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltage 28 Chapter 6 Specifications Camera enerali ania hominis 31 OU A da SM a aa is aa LI sada 91 E M nt Camera K ns r re 32 F Mount Air Eooled Camera tie 33 F Mount Liquid Cooled Camera a asaasasssasssssasssssssssessasatesssssss 34 F Mount Camera KAF 6303E amp TH 7899M Q sers 35 F Mount Air Cooled Camera KAF 6303B a 36 F Mount Liquid Cooled Camera KAF 6303E TH 7899M semen 37 C Mount Camera a huta SERI EK E A EE ked beb En KERR as 38 C Mount AireCooled Camera nica drid by saysi an 39 C M
8. The coating requires no maintenance and does not degrade over time 17 18 Certificate of Performance CCD Chamber Window Thermoelectric Cooler Shutter Quantix User Manual Each Quantix camera has a Certificate of Performance This certificate states the CCD grade that has been designated by the CCD manufacturer The certificate also provides the camera performance information needed to effectively measure photon flux with repeatable scientific accuracy A copy of the information contained in the Performance Certificate is kept on file at Roper Scientific Customer Service The vacuum sealed CCD chamber protects the CCD from contamination as well as insulating it from the warmer air in the camera body The low humidity also reduces the chance of condensation forming on the CCD when the temperature is lowered If any gasses are trapped in the vacuum chamber they are absorbed by a sieve located inside the chamber The vacuum also isolates the window from the cooled CCD This thermal barrier keeps the window from cooling below the dew point thereby preventing condensation on the window The 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 reflections stray light and interference patterns The standard Photometrics window is made of fused silica quartz with a broadband antireflective co
9. closing the shutter is working Call Roper Scientific Customer Service for further instructions If you hear 0 1 or more than 2 clicks check the voltage between I O port pins 3 exposing and 9 ground while you are powering up the camera See Input Output Status Connector Pinout on page 43 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 mechanical shutter is not working Follow the procedures in Replacing Camera Shutter below If the TTL logic levels do not indicate a working shutter signal call Roper Scientific Customer Service Replacing Camera II Shutter ESA N Hi TI SN Im m SIM F Mount Camera C Mount Camera 1 To access the shutter e Remove the screws holding the mount adapter in place e Remove the mount adapter and slide the canister from the camera Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 25 Shutter Connector pg SEBEB 2 Z SS 77 qo SS un 2 To replace shutter Remove the screws holding the shutter in place Remove the shutter and disconnect the shutter connector Connect the new shutter connector Place the connector in the well below the shutter making sure the connector does not interfere with shutter operation when the shutter is completely open Fasten down the new shutter l I F Mount Camera C Mount Camera
10. 2A 220 240V 2 1A Jumper Bar 7 Making sure that the fuse or fuses being used are facing away from the back of the cover that is toward the inside of the unit replace the fuse block assembly 8 Replace the cover and verify that the indicator pin is showing through the cover and marking the desired voltage Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 29 This page intentionally left blank 30 Ouantix User Manual Chapter 6 Camera General Specifications F Mount Camera C Mount Camera Specifications Air Cooled Liquid Cooled Air Cooled Liquid Cooled Weight without lens 5 bs 5 bs 5 bs 5 bs Power dissipation 85 Watts 85 Watts 85 Watts 85 Watts Mex ambient apenas 30 C 86 F 30 C 86 F 30 C 86 F operating temperature Minimum ambient 6 a A 7 3 5 5 a peralina lenperahirf 0 C 32 F 0 C 32 F 0 C 32 F 0 C 32 F Default operating ESA RTAS 35 C 31 F EEE 35 C 31 F temperature Ru w o LCU 25 C 13 F ERER w o LCU 25 C 13 F During steady state whenever the shutter is not firing while the shutter is fully opened closed or closing the power dissipation is 44 Watts is NOT available with air cooling Some ambient conditions combined with an ambient temperature below 0 C or above 30 C may result in the camera not stabilizing at the default operating temperature The Quantix 7899 cools to 25 C 13 F wi
11. 53 55 C mount camera 38 C mount camera outline drawings 38 40 Data cable pinout 46 F mount camera KAF 6303E outline drawings 35 37 F mount camera other outline drawings 32 34 F mount camera TH 7899M outline drawings 35 37 general 31 Input Output I O port pinout 43 LCU 42 Power brick 41 Power port pinout 45 shutter 31 Host computer requirements 5 Input Output port pinout 43 Installation software 6 system 5 Installation Guide 6 L M LCU changing fuses voltage 28 description 22 disconnecting the unit 13 installation 9 precautions 3 13 refilling 14 specifications 42 59 Lens description 21 installation 10 Low noise electronics 19 Metachrome II 17 MPP mode 17 Multi Pinned Phase MPP description 17 Multiple cameras 6 N R Noise 19 Performance certificate 18 Power brick connecting 8 description 22 specifications 41 Power port pinout 45 PPD See Primary Point Digitization PPD Precautions camera 2 LCU 3 13 Primary Point Digitization PPD 19 Repair of system components 4 S Scientific instruments installing 11 Shutter description 18 replacement 26 specifications 31 Software compatibility requirements 5 Software installation 6 Specifications 31 56 Storage requirements 2 Strobe mode 57 60 Quantix User Manual System components 1 System installation 5 12 System noise 19 T V Technical support 4 Thermoelectric cooler description
12. 80 000 Signal Gain 1 High Signal to Noise Mode when binning this mode takes advantage of the output node s maximum full well capacity a requirement when measuring small changes on bright backgrounds In this mode 1 2x the full well of a normal pixel maps to 1 2 of the maximum ADC count For a KAF 1401E with a 2x2 bin the maximum number of electrons is 80 000 e Gain2 High Dynamic Range Mode suitable for measuring bright and dim signals in a field of view In this mode 1x the full well of a normal pixel maps to the maximum ADC count For a KAF 1401E the maximum number of electrons is 40 000 Gain3 High Sensitivity Mode takes advantage of the CCD s low read noise a requirement for low light imaging In this mode 4x 1 4 full well of anormal pixel maps to the maximum ADC count For a KAF 1401E the maximum number of electrons is 10 000 Data transfers from the CCD to the ADC at the same rate it is transferred from the ADC to the interface This rate is the ADC conversion rate The conversion rate of your Quantix camera is stated on the Certificate of Performance Chapter 4 Component Descriptions 19 20 Connectors Shutter Status Trigger AIA Power VO Status Shutter Status Shutter Status is a BNC connector that gives access to an output signal that indicates if the shutter is open or in motion For specifications on this connector see Shutter Status Connector on page 44 Trigger T
13. ARA EAS BEAR DH RIN BIRR NERIM oo EB 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Wavelength nm Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Typical QE Curve not installed in camera QE response in the 200 400 nm range can be enhanced with Photometrics proprietary Metachrome ll coating Chapter 6 Specifications 53 Serial Direction c Q u TO amp Camera Front View CCD57 10 Orientation The CCD57 10 is a back illuminated frame transfer device with a single storage array equal to one half the total size of the CCD Frame transfer devices shift the image from an image array to a storage array The image array then recollects light while the image is read out of the storage array This process limits the minimum exposure time to the time it takes to read out an image In a sequence the exposure time starts after the previous frame has been read out See the Advanced Camera Operation Manual for a general description of frame transfer devices Detection Modes Gain of a CCD57 10 Signal to Noise Ratio 4095 173 1 350 1 495 1 a 3 Bo 2048 _ a g 20 1024 7 512 30 000 123 000 246 000 Signal electrons 54 Quantix User Manual TH 7899M CCD The following specifications are for a typical TH 7899M CCD The actual measurements for your camera are listed on the Certificate of Performance that was shipped with your camera CCD Specifications Hx V 2048 x 20
14. Components Power Brick Air Cooled Camera liguid cooled configuration has cooling ports ROD CD ROM Data Cable PCI Card Optional System Hardware Camera Stand Liquid Circulation Unit About this Manual Environmental Requirements Storage Requirements Precautions Camera Quantix User Manual The Quantix User Manual is divided into six chapters It is suggested that you read the entire manual before operating the camera to ensure proper usage The chapters that follow this introduction are e System Installation Instructions for installing the camera system s hardware and software e LCU Maintenance Instructions for maintaining the liquid circulation unit Component Descriptions Functional description of each camera system component Troubleshooting Answers to camera hardware problems e Specifications Specifications for each camera system component Note To install a new camera follow the instructions in the System Installation chapter of this User Manual The Quantix camera system and its optional liquid circulation unit 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 30 C with a relative humidity of 0 80 noncondensing Store the Quantix camera system and the LCU in their original containers To pro
15. O connector is a female D subminiature 9 pin connector 1 WAIT FOR TRIGGER OUTPUT Active high A high level on this output indicates that the camera is waiting for a trigger input 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 program 3 CAMERA EXPOSING OUTPUT Active high A high level on this output indicates that the camera is exposing integrating 4 FLASH OUTPUT This pin is an output that can be controlled in PVCAM with the FLASH_MODE constant 5 FACTORY SETUP This pin is reserved for factory setup 6 FILTERED TRIGGER INPUT This input has an RC filter inline to reduce noise on the trigger input The input is pulled low to initiate a trigger default If nothing is connected to the input it is pulled high to prevent the system from getting false triggers To change the state of this input see TRIGGER INVERT INPUT 8 The inputs are internally pulled up therefore it is recommended to drive them with an open collector driver Chapter 6 Specifications 43 Trigger Connector Shutter Status Connector 44 Quantix Ulser Manual 7 TRIGGER INHIBIT INPUT This input inhibits all trigger signals If the input is pulled low trigger acti
16. a Macintosh computer e Acrobat directory this directory contains subdirectories containing installation programs for Acrobat Reader e Manuals directory this directory contains user manuals in PDF format Installing the You will be using a Quantix PCI card to allow the camera to communicate with PCI Card your computer Refer to the Readme text files on the CD ROM and to the Installation Guide supplied with the CD ROM before installing the PCI card Please follow the instructions when installing the card After installing the PCI card go to Connecting the Data Cable The Data cable connects your Quantix camera to the PCI card installed in your computer Connecting the Data Cable Data Cable To connect your Quantix camera 1 Connect either end of the Data cable to the AIA port on the camera see the figure below 68 pin connector f Data Cable III 68 pin connector 2 Connect the other end of the Data cable to the PCI card in the host computer Chapter 2 System Installation 7 Connecting the Thepowerbrick is a switched supply that is shipped with a power cord Power Brick Caution Connecting or removing a live power cable to or from the Quantix camera can damage the camera s electronic components Do not attach or remove any cables while the power brick is switched on On Off 0 and plugged into an electrical outlet To connect the power brick to the camera Power Brick Ca
17. camera over absorbent material with the coolant connectors facing down Press the connector release tabs and disconnect the hoses from camera Press Connector Release Tab 13 14 Refilling the Reservoir Quantix User Manual Check the reservoir every three months to see if coolant needs to be added to the system To check the reservoir level remove the cover as shown on the next page WARNING Use only the fluorescent pink coolant mixture supplied by Roper Scientific part number 24 071 001 which is a mixture of DOWTHERM SR 1 and de ionized water Use of any other coolant mixture may lead to instrument failure see Coolant section on page 1 of the LCU user manual for further explanation Do not combine mixtures see Compatibility with Traditional Ethylene Glycol in Appendix A of the LCU user manual 57 058 001 for more information Add coolant if the reservoir is less than 3 4 full e Required coolant mixture mixture of DOWTHERM SR 1 and de ionized water mixture supplied by Roper Scientific e Liquid coolant capacity 27 fluid ounces 800 cc Caution Do not allow the reservoir to drain below 1 2 full To refill the LCU 1 Turn off the LCU power Off 0 and disconnect the power cord 2 Remove the four screws on the back panel of the LCU Remove cover 3 Remove the cap from the coolant reservoir 4 Hill the reservoir to approximately 1 4 from the top with the coolant mixture supplied by
18. e Tel e Fax e E mail e Mail 31 347 324989 31 347 324979 mailto roperscientific com Roper Scientific BV Ir D S Tuijnmanweg 10 4131 PN VIANEN Netherlands 33 160 86 03 65 33 160 86 07 09 princeton instruments wanadoo fr Roper Scientific SARL Z I Petite Montagne Sud 4 rue de l Oisans C E 1702 91017 Evry Cedex France 49 89 660 779 3 49 89 660 779 50 mail roperscientific de Roper Scientific GmbH Rosenheimer Landstr 87 D 85521 Ottobrunn Germany In Japan you can reach Customer Service at e Tel e Fax e E mail e Mall 81 43 274 8022 81 43 274 8023 sales roper co jp Nipon Roper K K D 10E 1 3 Nakase Mihama ku Chiba shi Japan 261 8501 General product information and answers to some customer service questions can be found on our website http www roperscientific com Quantix User Manual Chapter 2 Introduction Software Compatibility Requirements Host Computer Requirements System Installation Carefully review the Precautions section on page 2 before performing any of the procedures outlined here Again use only a Quantix cable and a Quantix PCI card with your Quantix camera Using a different cable or PCI card may result in permanent damage to your system Your Quantix camera system has the following hardware components e Camera Head e PCI Card e Data Cable e Power Brick e Power Cord e Optional LCU Quantix system components are linked by the data cable and c
19. for the pinout specifications In the default mode the camera triggers on the falling edge of a TTL signal To invert the triggering polarity the Trigger Invert must be grounded The minimum trigger pulse width is 1 1 psec The Quantix camera supports the following trigger modes Trigger First Strobe and Bulb These modes are described in the paragraphs that follow Trigger First In this mode the camera requires only one trigger to acquire a sequence of Mode frames Each frame is exposed for a length of time entered into the software and read out Once the trigger is received the camera is inhibited from taking any further triggers until the entire sequence is completed see diagram below Time in ms 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Trigger Signal onexposureTime 7 7 ExposureTime Strobe Mode In this mode each frame in a sequence requires a trigger Each frame is exposed for a length of time entered into the software and is then read out If the trigger arrives during the exposure readout of the previous frame it is ignored see diagram below For a sequence of one frame strobe mode and trigger first mode are the same Time in ms 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Nonexposure Time Exposure Time Trigger Signal Bulb Mode In this mode exposure time for each frame is determined by the trigger pulse width Exposure time entered into the software is not used in this mode see diagram below
20. imaging device which carries NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to one 1 year after shipment During this period Roper Scientific will repair or replace at its sole option any defective parts without charge to you You must deliver the entire product to the Roper Scientific factory or at our option a factory authorized service center You are responsible for the shipping costs to return the product to Roper Scientific International customers should contact their local Roper Scientific representative distributor for repair information and assistance or visit our technical support page at www roperscientific com Normal Wear Item Disclaimer Roper Scientific does not warrant certain items against defect due to normal wear and tear These items include internal and external shutters cables and connectors These items carry no warranty expressed or implied VersArray XP Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty Roper Scientific warrants that the cooling performance of the system will meet our specifications over the lifetime of the VersArray XP detector or Roper Scientific will at its sole option repair or replace any vacuum chamber components necessary to restore the cooling performance back to the original specifications at no cost to the original purchaser Any failure to cool to spec beyond our Basic 1 year limited warranty from date of shipment due
21. operation will be uninterrupted or error free You assume responsibility for selecting the software to achieve your intended results and for the use and results obtained from the software In addition during the one 1 year limited warranty The original purchaser is entitled to receive free version upgrades Version upgrades supplied free of charge will be in the form of a download from the Internet Those customers who do not have access to the Internet may obtain the version upgrades on a CD ROM from our factory for an incidental shipping and handling charge See Item 12 in the following section of this warranty Your Responsibility for more information Owner s Manual and Troubleshooting You should read the owner s manual thoroughly before operating this product In the unlikely event that you should encounter difficulty operating this product the owner s manual should be consulted before contacting the Roper Scientific technical support staff or authorized service representative for assistance If you have consulted the owner s manual and the problem still persists please contact the Roper Scientific technical support staff or our authorized service representative See Item 12 in the following section of this warranty Your Responsibility for more information Your Responsibility The above Limited Warranties are subject to the following terms and conditions 1 You must retain your bill of sale invoice and present it upon reques
22. or greater e CD ROM drive e Atleast one unused PCI card slot e Video adapter that supports 24 bit color millions of colors To store images to a local hard disk up to 8 MB of free disk space is needed per file PVCAM supports multiple open cameras In order to use this function your imaging software must also support it The RS Image capture software program included with your system supports multiple cameras as do many other imaging packages If your imaging software supports multiple cameras there must be a separate PCI card for each camera Multiple cameras can only be open simultaneously if all use PCI interfaces An Installation Guide appropriate to your system is included as an insert in the CD ROM case This guide provides step by step instructions for installing the camera interface software and the application software for Windows based and Macintosh based PCs Additional instructions are included for installing a PCI card in your computer and capturing images The CD ROM contains the following files Readme text files these files contain the latest information on the software installations and should be read before you run the PVCAMSetup program e PVCAMSetup software program this software installs the camera interface software e RSImageSetup software program this software installs the RS Image application program e MacOS directory this directory contains the files required for installing on
23. product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 57 053 001 Rev B3 LIMITED WARRANTY Roper Scientific Analytical Instrumentation Roper Scientific Inc Roper Scientific us we our makes the following limited warranties These limited warranties extend to the original purchaser You you only and no other purchaser or transferee We have complete control over all warranties and may alter or terminate any or all warranties at any time we deem necessary Basic Limited One 1 Year Warranty Roper Scientific warrants this product against substantial defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of up to one 1 year after shipment During this period Roper Scientific will repair the product or at its sole option repair or replace any defective part without charge to you You must deliver the entire product to the Roper Scientific factory or at our option to a factory authorized service center You are responsible for the shipping costs to return the product International customers should contact their local Roper Scientific authorized representative distributor for repair information and assistance or visit our technical support page at www roperscientific com Limited One 1 Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products Roper Scientific warrants with the exception of the CCD
24. to a non vacuum related component failure e g any components that are electrical electronic is NOT covered and carries NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED Responsibility for shipping charges is as described above under our Basic Limited One 1 Year Warranty Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 24 Month Warranty Roper Scientific warrants the sealed chamber integrity of all our products for a period of twenty four 24 months after shipment If at anytime within twenty four 24 months from the date of delivery the detector should experience a sealed chamber failure all parts and labor needed to restore the chamber seal will be covered by us Open chamber products carry NO WARRANTY TO THE CCD IMAGING DEVICE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED Responsibility for shipping charges is as described above under our Basic Limited One 1 Year Warranty Vacuum Integrity Limited 24 Month Warranty Roper Scientific warrants the vacuum integrity of all our products for a period of up to twenty four 24 months from the date of shipment We warrant that the detector head will maintain the factory set operating temperature without the requirement for customer pumping Should the detector experience a Vacuum Integrity failure at anytime within twenty four 24 months from the date of delivery all parts and labor needed to restore the vacuum integrity will be covered by us Responsibility for shipping charges is as described above under our Basic Limited One 1 Year Warranty
25. 02 2 mm agen ben be kasend Leoni Side View F Mount Liquid Cooled Camera 34 Quantix User Manual F Mount Camera KAF 6303E TH 7899M i 5 01 in 127 2 mm a preses 50lin 127 2 mm t vs its J i 8 72 in E 221 5 mm Front View F Mount Camera KAF 6303E TH 7899M 84 in 21 3 mm 8815 ARA Gre mn 1 Front of Chamber Window Front Surface TT n un 45 in A z una uu 1 4 mm Window Thickness 125 in 3 2 mm Cross Section Side View F Mount Camera KAF 6303E amp TH 7899M Chapter 6 Specifications 35 F Mount Air Cooled Camera KAF 6303E 4 85 in 123 19 mm a L TopView F Mount Air Cooled Camera KAF 6303E L 0 53 3 mm dej ee tha a da 22 kej aS amas risin ta 359in Il ES PT ji r 91 1 8 72 in 221 5 mm S 4 850 in EB 123 19 mm 7 96 in 202 1 mm an astma 1 E ee A AR SideView F Mount Air Cooled Camera KAF 6303E 36 Quantix User Manual F Mount Liquid Cooled 661 in Camera l rij KAF 6303E TH 7899M l 1449 mm 123 19 mm Top View F Mount Liquid Cooled Camera KAF 6303E TH 7899M 88 in 2 10 in 22 4 mm j 53 3 mm S ne TE SER bozan R A pes 8 72 in 221 5 mm 4 850 in 123 19 m
26. 72 Pixel Size 14 pm x 14 pm A AAA Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1x 47e 58e ADU 237Ke high signal to noise High Dynamic Range 2 2x 27e 28e ADU 114Ke high dynamic range High Sensitivity 3 4x 20e 14e ADU 57Ke high sensitivity EA Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1x 55e 260e7 ADU 245Ke high signal to noise High Dynamic Range 2 2x 35e 30e ADU 122Ke high dynamic range High Sensitivity 3 4x 30e 15e ADU 61Ke high sensitivity Quantum Efficiency Q 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength nm Ty ical QE Curve not installed in camera QE response in the 200 400 nm range can be enhanced with Photometrics proprietary Metachrome ll coating Chapter 6 Specifications 55 Serial D irection 8 Parallel Direction Camera Front View TH 7899M CCD Orientation Detection Modes Gain of a TH 7899M CCD Signal to Noise 346 1 j s 245 1 490 1 Pu u 2 q Bo 2048 a lt 29 1024 v 512 60 000 120 000 240 000 Signal 56 Quantix User Manual rA Trigger Modes Quantix offers several methods of integration with external trigger sources such as delay generators or laser pretriggers The camera has a 9 pin D subminiature connector on the back for trigger in and various TTL input and output operations see page 42
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28. Roper Scientific WARNING Use only the fluorescent pink coolant mixture supplied by Roper Scientific part number 24 071 001 which is a mixture of DOWTHERM SR 1 and de ionized water Use of any other coolant mixture may lead to instrument failure see Coolant section on page 1 of the LCU user manual for further explanation Do not combine mixtures see Compatibility with Traditional Ethylene Glycol in Appendix A of the LCU user manual 57 058 001 for more information 5 Replace the reservoir cap LCU cover and screws 6 Reconnect the power cord Removing Air Normally air bubbles that have formed in the tubing due to low coolant level Bubbles will work their way out after the reservoir is filled However if the fluid level in the reservoir has become exceptionally low or if the LCU was operated on a slanted surface bubbles may remain in the tubing even after refilling the reservoir In order to clear these bubbles it may be necessary to watch the coolant flow through the tubing inside the LCU First fill the reservoir to the proper level and then reinstall the cover securely on the reservoir e With the LCU connected to a camera head and turned on look for any tube inside the LCU that is not completely filled with coolant WARNING Use extreme caution while working inside an operating LCU There is a cooling fan that could cause physical injury and voltages up to 240V which could cause electrical shock e Ifyou find a tu
29. any product or part which has e been lost or discarded by you e been damaged as a result of misuse improper installation faulty or inadequate maintenance or failure to follow instructions furnished by us e had serial numbers removed altered defaced or rendered illegible been subjected to improper or unauthorized repair or e been damaged due to fire flood radiation or other acts of God or other contingencies beyond the control of Roper Scientific After the warranty period has expired you may contact the Roper Scientific factory or a Roper Scientific authorized representative for repair information and or extended warranty plans Physically damaged units or units that have been modified are not acceptable for repair in or out of warranty and will be returned as received All warranties implied by state law or non U S laws including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above With the exception of any warranties implied by state law or non U S laws as hereby limited the forgoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts In no event shall Roper Scientific s liability exceed the cost of the repair or replacement of the defective product or part This limit
30. ating 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 windows are available The IR window blocks optical radiation above 650 nm providing a sharper image While the CCD accumulates charge thermal activity releases electrons generating dark current Cooling the CCD helps enhance the low light sensitivity by reducing the thermally generated charge Cooled CCD cameras produce less dark current than cameras operating at ambient temperature When the ambient temperature is between 0 C and 30 C the CCD in the Quantix camera is cooled to a minimum of 25 C for the air cooled cameras and a minimum of 35 C for liquid cooled The CCD is cooled by a two or three stage Peltier cooler a thermoelectric cooler TEC that pulls heat away from the CCD and into a heat exchanger The heat exchanger transfers the heat into the camera body where it is passively radiated to the environment In certain situations a separate liquid cooling unit removes additional heat from the heat exchanger The camera has a high speed shutter For shutter specifications see Chapter 6 Specifications The shutter is a mechanical component that has a limited life with heavy use Instructions for testing and replacing the shutter are in Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Electronics The CCD produ
31. be with air in it lift the LCU and tilt and rotate it so the air bubble works its way back to the reservoir inlet The goal is to have the LCU pump air bubbles back into the reservoir Air always moves up in relation to fluids so you should tilt and rotate the LCU so air bubbles can move up through the liquid The air bubbles may have to travel all the way through the tubing and the camera head on their way back to the reservoir e Keep in mind that the reservoir outlet is at the bottom of the reservoir Be sure the reservoir outlet is completely submerged at all times If you tilt the LCU so the reservoir outlet is higher than the fluid level the pump will introduce more air into the tubing e Coolant will eventually displace all air bubbles in the tubing Once the bubbles have been worked out of the tubing the reservoir may need to be filled since coolant formerly in the reservoir is now in the tubing in place of the air bubbles Attaching the See Connecting the Optional Liquid Circulation Unit on page 9 Coolant Connectors Chapter 3 LCU Maintenance 15 16 Changing Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltages Quantix Ulser Manual The voltage selector card and fuse configuration on the AC line entry module is set to the correct voltage for your country If your voltage needs to be changed you will need to change the voltage selector card and you may need to change the fuse configuration To change the voltage and the fuse configurati
32. ble with 15 Pin D Connector 1 Connect the power brick cable s 15 pin D connector to the power port on the back of the camera Secure by tightening the connector screws Do not extend this cable 2 With the power brick switched off and the power cord unplugged from an electrical outlet connect the power cord to the power brick and later to an electrical outlet fi Power Brick UT m Cable IIIIII Power Cord Instructions for powering on and powering off the camera system are provided in the Installation Guide supplied with the CD ROM After 15 to 30 minutes of operation the camera will reach its default operating temperature Quantix Llser Manual Connecting the Theliquid cooled camera can be operated with or without the LCU If you Op tional Li qui d choose to operate the camera without the LCU the default operating x B specifications will be slightly different For operating specifications see Circulation Unit Chapter 6 Specifications In order to operate properly the reservoir in the LCU must be at least 3 4 full e If you are installing a newly shipped LCU the reservoir is filled with the proper amount of coolant Follow connection instructions below e If you are not installing a newly shipped LCU check to see if either of the following conditions apply e Low coolant level because you have lost coolant while disconnecting and reconnecting the hoses e You have not checked the coolant level in 3 mo
33. bs 1 76 kg DC Voltage Maximum Current Draw 6 5 system power 1 9 A 6 5 TEC power 34 A 16 5 150 mA 16 5 320 mA 24 1 8 A during shutter firing 50 mA after shutter is fully opened and when shutter is closed Chapter 6 Specifications 41 10 6 in Liquid B 269 mm Circulation Unit Photometrics 5 9 in 150 mm 1 Front View 10 6 in 269 mm 16 1 in 409 mm Top View Characteristic Specification Liquid Coolant Capacity 27 fluid ounces 800 cc Required Coolant Mixture 30 DOWTHERM SR 1 and 70 de ionized water supplied by Roper Scientific Flow Rate approx 6 gal hr 0 38 liters min Weight 27 lbs 12 3 kg Voltage Input 100 240 V AC at 50 60 Hz Power Draw 96 W 42 Quantix User Manual Connector Cable Pinouts Input Output Status Connector Pinout The Input Output Status Trigger and Shutter Status connectors provide information about trigger function and shutter status I O Status Power Trigger Shutter Status All inputs are pulled up to 5V through 10k ohm resistors Outputs are driven by a 74HCT244 driver Inputs must be at least 3 15V for a high and less than 0 9V for a low The minimum trigger pulse width through this port is 5 5 psec 5500 nsec The numbers on the trigger connector diagram correspond to the numbers given to the definition of each of the pins The I
34. camera is compatible with any lens that fits a standard Nikon bayonet mount The C mount camera is compatible with any lens that fits a standard threaded video mount A C mount lens with a long flange focal distance may interfere with the shutter blades For specifications for calculating acceptable flange focal distances see F Mount Camera on page 32 and C Mount Camera on page 35 Tripod Mount The camera has two tripod camera stand mounting holes 0 25 20UNC 2B with a 1 4 depth A tripod camera stand is available through Roper Scientific Tripod Mounts on 2 Sides pan UNC 2B Chapter 4 Component Descriptions 21 22 Power Brick Liquid Circulation Unit Quantix User Manual The power brick is a switched multiple output voltage supply with a detachable power cord The camera system is powered on and off 0 by a switch on the supply More detailed specifications are available in Chapter 5 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 with Integrated Cable and Power Cable The LCU is an optional circulation unit that supplements the air cooling in the Quantix The LCU cools the CCD by pumping a mixture of DOWTHERM SR ethylene glycol and distilled water through the camera s heat exchanger For LCU specifications s
35. ces 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 Quantix 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 thereby reducing 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 The Quantix 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 the detection modes gains listed below Detection Modes Gain of a KAF I40IE CCD Signal to Noise 200 1 100 1 4095 2 KI q Fl q9 s 8 A x we S AD s an bo 2048 Q vs O i MA 00 1024 Y 512 10 000 40 000
36. ed warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state and from country to country Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you When contacting us for technical support or service assistance please refer to the Roper Scientific factory of purchase contact your authorized Roper Scientific representative or reseller or visit our technical support page at www roperscientific com iii iv Declaration of Conformity Roper Scientific Inc 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 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 Quantix Air Cooled and Liquid Cooled Camera Systems Authorized Signature Date 9 27 96 L J ss Wilhelm Pfanhauser Managing Director Photometric
37. ee Liquid Circulation Unit on page 42 P Troubleshooting If you have any difficulty while troubleshooting or do not see your camera system s symptoms listed here contact Roper Scientific Customer Service The following issues have corresponding troubleshooting sections in this chapter System Does Not Boot Normally page 23 New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not age 24 Appear Windows 95 98 2000 ME XP pag Image is Smeared or Camera Will Not Reach S page 24 aturation Images Not Displayed Properly page 24 Camera Does Not Respond to Light page 24 Camera Does Not Focus page 24 Camera Not Cooling page 27 PVCAM Error Message Appears page 27 Lengthy Pauses During Imaging page 27 Changing LCU Line Entry Module Fuses and page 28 Voltages Caution Do not attach or remove any cables while the camera system is powered on System Does If your operating system does not boot normally after you have installed a Not Boot PCI card try installing the new card in another open PCI slot If this does not work Normally 1 Turn off your computer and remove the newly installed PCI card 2 Turn your computer back on If your system boots normally there is probably an interrupt conflict between a previously installed expansion card and the PCI card that you are installing 3 If you need assistance resolving the interrupt conflict contact Roper Scientific Customer Service 23 New Hardware
38. he pump primed by operating LCU in the upright position When disconnecting the coolant hoses from the camera it is important to prevent any coolant from spilling into the camera When disconnecting the hoses hold the camera over an absorbent material such as paper towels with the connectors facing down Never impede airflow through the LCU by obstructing the air vents Other than repairs described in this manual all repairs must be done by Roper Scientific Should your system hardware need repair contact Roper Scientific 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 Roper Scientific Customer Service Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Roper Scientific If you have any questions about your camera system contact Roper Scientific Customer Service Customer Service When you call please have your Roper Scientific job number or equipment serial numbers available 800 874 9789 520 889 9933 between 8 00 am and 5 00 pm MST 520 295 0299 cservice roperscientific com Roper Scientific 3440 East Britannia Drive Tucson Arizona 85706 In Europe you can reach Customer Service at Tel e Fax e E mail Mail BENELUX e Tel e Fax e E mail e Mall FRANCE e Tel e Fax E mail e Mail GERMANY
39. ions are for a typical KAF 6303E CCD The actual measurements for your camera are listed on the Certificate of Performance that was shipped with your camera CCD Specifications Hx V 3072 x 2048 Pixel Size 9 um x 9 um AA Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1 2x 35e 42e ADU 170Ke binned full well High Dynamic Range 2 xix 21e 20e ADU 85Ke single pixel full well High Sensitivitv 3 xx 13e 4 5e ADU 18Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal Gain Relative Typical Typical Maximum ADC Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1 2x 4le 42e ADU 170Ke binned full well High Dynamic Range 2 xix 29e 20e ADU 85Ke single pixel full well High Sensitivitv 3 4x 17e 4 5e ADU 18Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal I 9 j A E 50 gt 40 U S 2 3 E 30 m 5 20 G ie O 10 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 Wavelength nm Typical QE Curve not installed in camera QE response in the 200 400 nm range can be enhanced with Photometrics proprietary Metachrome II coating Chapter 6 Specifications 51 t g A Pa
40. ize 9 um x 9 um EE l Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1 2x 37e 20e7 ADU 160Ke binned full well High Dynamic Range 2 xix 21e 10e ADU 80Ke single pixel full well High Sensitivity 3 4x 12e 2 5e ADU 20Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal Gain Relative Typical Typical Maximum ADC Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1 2x 48e 20e ADU 160Ke binned full well High Dynamic Range 2 xix 32e 10e ADU 80Ke single pixel full well High Sensitivitv 3 4x 20e 22 5e7 ADU 20Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal Quantum Efficiency Wavelength nm Typical QE Curve not installed in camera QE response in the 200 400 nm range can be enhanced with Photometrics proprietary Metachrome II coating Chapter 6 Specifications 49 50 Quantix User Manual Signal gray levels g g Q 5 Parallel Direction Camera Front View KAF 1602E CCD Orientation Detection Modes Gain of a KAF 1602E CCD Signal to Noise Ratio 283 1 4095 141 1 2048 20 000 80 000 160 000 Signal electrons KAF 6303E CCD The following specificat
41. m 7 96 i 202 re de ii ns ts REMA Side View F Mount Liquid Cooled Camera KAF 6303E amp TH 7899M Chapter 6 Specifications 37 C Mount Camera KAF1401E KAF 1602E i CCD57 10 8 72 in 7 96 in 2215 mm 202 2 Front View C Mount Camera Shutter Window Front Surface 37 in dai atea 195 mm W indow Thickness 079 in 2 0 mm Focal Plane C Mount Camera 38 Ouantix User Manual I198 in C Mount Air Cooled Camera 50 22 mm 425 in 108 0 mm bain i 53 3 mm 134in 3 34 0 mm 7 96 in 202 2 mm 8 72 in 221 5 mm 4 08 in ur 103 6 mm Side View C Nount Air Cooled Camera Chapter 6 Specifications 39 C Mount Liquid Cooled 4 97 in Camera i 126 1 mm 198 in 50 2 mm sa dlja 4 25 in 108 0 mm mua eta moines Top View C Mount Liquid Cooled Camera 2 10 in i 53 3 mm i seme eee eee 1 eee AAA Hemer ie 8 72 in 2215 mm 3 59 in 91 2 mm Y md en 7 96 in 202 2 mm 437 in 1110 mm Y Y 4 08 in U jii 1036 mm it Side View C Mount Liquid Cooled Camera 40 Quantix User Manual Power Brick 10 00 in 254 0 mm The power brick is a 6 5V DC 16 5V DC and 24 V DC supply with 100 240V AC input at 47 63 60 Hz The maximum power output is 110 W The power brick weighs 3 87 l
42. nit 9 Connecting to Other Equipment semm ye te b ni ane ken see Pnd arana 10 Lenses na o dsk KEY IA san AR an kK S Q ar Ra akana dis dR ER NAR 10 Scientific Instruments oise suu ui dikar eken en kann yaaa GE e nata tata 11 Trigger Equipment PP De mr 11 Qtiafitix Camera St ndls ss Nies i is aa m B honed da AWAKI u ass 11 Tripod Camera Stands su se ea qe aS E EE EEE pae aS 12 Focusing Your Camera an un n ice tiie dite u aS at BR 12 Chapter 3 LCU Maintenance Precautions ii ini as 13 Disconnecting the Coolant Connectors u kek ekere ek k reke KRA 13 Refilling the Reservoir semm aeres reises reaS e e kE E e Em ME sest 14 Removing Air BbbDle55 5 sss sisl seyra W bdey O alin Paye Ba a 15 Attaching the Coolant Connedl0f8 nsee ne e qa M naa gus 15 Changing Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltages a e kereke 16 Chapter 4 Component Descriptions Cameram oa E DN n ne aa Dr DD e 17 COD weiss eit D onto GA i apa AN 17 Dark Charge Reduction Modes U u 17 Metachrome I aa pa oat ri dain hee 17 Certificate of Performance dea u Qa ia au Fea raga ss 18 CCD Chamber ia aka SAR di s 18 Wind O NAE ENE E RERE a dass 18 Thermoelectric online orilla iaa 18 Qi SHUtter GES A SN B Sea Ve bee ea r H ka Axa a be a A xen A aqa aha 18 Electroni CS iii id is ENE dees 19 CONNECIOLS Li u aa rrr te gr 20 Qtiantix Stand Mount rae gua RR A Dr 21
43. nsitivity 3 4x 16e 22 5e7 ADU 10Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal Gain Relative Typical Typical Maximum ADC Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1 2x 28e 220e ADU 80Ke binned full well High Dvnamic Range 2 1x 23e 10e ADU 40Ke single pixel full well High Sensitivitv 3 4x 20e 22 5e7 ADU 10Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to 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 Metachrome II coating Chapter 6 Specifications 47 g g Q 5 Parallel Direction Camera Front View KAF 1401E CCD Orientation Detection Modes Gain of a KAF 1401E CCD Signal to Noise 200 1 4095 100 1 283 1 en wf gt 2 bo 2048 a c 60 1024 V 512 10 000 40 000 80 000 Signal 48 Ouantix User Manual KAF 1602E CCD The following specifications are for a typical KAF 1602E CCD The actual measurements for your camera are listed on the Certificate of Performance that was shipped with your camera CCD Specifications Hx V 1536 x 1024 Pixel S
44. nths If either condition applies see Refilling the Reservoir on page 14 to check the coolant level in the reservoir To connect the LCU With the power switch in the off position Off 0 connect e LCU hoses to camera e LCU power cord to LCU and later to an electrical outlet R IL II E 1 Release Tab m Caution Do not allow the reservoir to drain below half full To keep the pump primed always operate the LCU in the upright position Chapter 2 System Installation 9 Connecting to Other Equipment Lenses 10 Quantix User Manual When disconnecting the LCU from the camera it is important to keep any coolant from spilling into the camera Make sure to see Disconnecting the Coolant Connectors on page 13 for instructions on disconnecting the LCU You have completed installing the LCU If during operation the camera does not appear to be cooling properly e Check to see if coolant is moving through the liquid circulation unit e Check the fluid level in the reservoir To add more coolant to the reservoir see Refilling the Reservoir on page 14 e If the coolant is clouded with many tiny bubbles your coolant level may be low See Removing Air Bubbles on page 15 e Check the hose and power cord connections e Check the LCU line entry module fuse For instructions on accessing and changing the fuse see Changing LCU Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltages on page 28 If the camera still does not co
45. ol contact Roper Scientific Customer Service If you are connecting other equipment such as lenses scientific equipment triggering equipment peripherals or camera stands go to the next section Connecting to Other Equipment The camera can be operated in any orientation allowing it to be adapted to many configurations The F mount configuration has a Nikon bayonet mount with a standard F mount flange focal distance The C mount configuration is a standard threaded video mount with a standard C mount flange focal distance The camera has mounts that accommodate a standard tripod mounting bolt Note When mounting the camera on an instrument do not block any air vents Blocking the airflow through the camera can damage the CCD Make sure to allow at least one inch of air space in front of all vents Do not block air vents With the F mount camera you can install any lens that is compatible with a standard Nikon bayonet mount With the C mount camera you can install any lens that is compatible with a standard threaded video mount as long as the objective does not extend farther than 27 inches behind the flange of the lens A C mount lens with optics that protrude a long distance into the camera may interfere with the shutter blades For specifications on calculating acceptable flange focal distances see F Mount Camera on page 32 or C Mount Camera on page 38 Photometrics offers compatible C and F mount lenses Scientific Inst
46. on see Changing LCU Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltages on page 28 Chapter 4 Camera CCD Dark Charge Reduction Modes Metachrome II Component Descriptions The Quantix camera system consists of the F mount or C mount camera power brick PCI card and an optional liquid circulation unit Quantix C mount Camera The camera body houses the CCD cooling system and the camera electronics The CCD is inside a vacuum sealed chamber 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 When you order a Quantix camera you choose from a range of CCDs that differ in size and grade All Quantix CCDs are scientific grade grades 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 All Quantix cameras have either Multi Pinned Phase MPP or Advanced Inverted Mode Operation AIMO CCDs These 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 is a proprietary optional permanent CCD coating that is available on all Quantix CCDs This coating extends the CCD s sensitivity to below 200 nm and is transparent from 400 to 1100 nm wavelength light
47. ontrolled by your host computer system via the application software Power to the camera is supplied by the power brick All of these hardware and software components should be included with your shipment Refer to the information and figures in System Components on page 1 The CCD you selected is installed in your camera Keep all the original packing materials so you can safely ship the Quantix system to another location or return it for service if necessary If you have any difficulty with any step of the instructions call Roper Scientific Customer Service The Quantix package includes the RS Image capture software program designed for use with your Quantix camera All other imaging software must also be PVCAM compatible For full access to imaging software functions PVCAM must be version 2 5 2 or higher The host computer for your Quantix camera must have the following e Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows NT Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system e 200 MHz Pentium II or greater e 64 MB RAM or greater e CD ROM drive e Atleast one unused PCI card slot e 16 bit color display or greater To store images to a local hard disk up to 8 MB of free disk space is needed per file Multiple Cameras Software Installation 6 Quantix User Manual If you are a Mac user the host computer for your Quantix camera must have the following e Macintosh OS 8 X OS 9 X or OS X e 64 MB RAM
48. ound 8 Ground 9 Ground 10 6 5V 11 24V 12 24V 13 Ground 14 Ground 15 6 5V Shutter Status Chapter 6 Specifications 45 Data Cable Pinout 1 DOS pa 34 0000000000000000000000000000000000 ctrl treball 35 Fm gt k n rn Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Name Name Name 1 Ground 24 N C 47 VD5 2 Ground 25 FEN 48 VD4 3 Ground 26 LEN 49 VD3 4 Ground 27 N C 50 VD2 5 Ground 28 N C 51 N C 6 VD11 29 PIX 52 N C 7 VD10 30 N C 53 VD1 8 VD9 31 N C 54 VD0 9 VD8 32 N C 55 N C 10 VD7 33 N C 56 TX 11 VD6 34 Ground 57 RX 12 Ground 35 Ground 58 N C 13 VD5 36 VCC 59 FEN 14 VD4 37 VCC 60 LEN 15 VD3 38 VCC 61 N C 16 VD2 39 VCC 62 N C 17 N C 40 VD11 63 PIX 18 N C 41 VD10 64 N C 19 VD1 42 VD9 65 N C 20 VD0 43 VD8 66 N C 21 N C 44 VD7 67 N C 22 IX 45 VD6 68 Ground 23 RX 46 Ground 46 Ouantix User Manual KAF 1401E CCD The following specifications are for a typical KAF 1401E CCD The actual measurements for your camera are listed on the Certificate of Performance that was shipped with your camera CCD Specifications Hx V 1317 x 1035 Pixel Size 6 8 um x 6 8 um AA Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1 2x 24e 20e7 ADU 80Ke binned full well High Dynamic Range 2 xix 18e 10e ADU 40Ke single pixel full well High Se
49. ount Liquid Cooled Camera sekn ceh SEL ne b RE 40 Power Brick icono pasalo ute 41 Liquid Circulation Unit anna nh a bn ale Penn 42 Conector Cable OUS c 40223222551228 Lisa Ne diia 43 Input Output Status Connector Pinout u u 43 Trigger COMME CEOs nun aus usun a Sa ka ea a 44 Shutter Status Connect r u sscsccscstecsisessenesasveiseasassibectineuses akbar beta a 44 Power Connector Pinot iii lia aiii 45 Data Cable Pinot comiendo 46 KAF TOTE CCD ii i ai g ir sine HEBANA MEM EKE 47 KAF 1602E COD ie a Ss endl e O He ne 49 INTA A A NO 51 CCD573402 222 a Saa ann ti EN Kiye e W W A Kreis ie 53 TEEZ899M CCD E tasnusqa dabei BB tia 55 Appendix A Trigger Modes Trigger FipstMod a faks att rast kai 57 Strobe Mod ss sene setos tesmenis nata 57 B lb Mod 2 i Fis bii ne Nee A A E 57 Index ea ei Re 59 Quantix User Manual Chapter Introduction Quantix is an F mount or C mount air or liquid cooled imaging system for acquiring digital scientific data The system provides a fast focus fast frame rate and fast readout rate while still providing the ability to acquire low light images by integrating over long periods of time Quantix System All Quantix systems consist of standard hardware and software as well as the C appropriate interface hardware discussed in the Installation Guide for your omponents computer system Some Quantix systems also include optional hardware Standard
50. rallel Direction Camera Front View KAF6303E CCD Orientation Detection Modes Gain ofa KAF 6303E CCD Signal to Noise 292 1 4095 134 1 2048 Signal gray levels 18 000 85 000 170 000 Signal electrons 52 Quantix User Manual CCD57 10 The following specifications are for a typical CCD57 10 The actual m easurements for your camera are listed on the Certificate of Performance that was shipped with your camera CCD Specifications HxV 535 x 1040 535x 512 535 x 528 Pixel Size 13 0 um x 13 0 um 1 MHz AAA Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1 2x 48e 60e ADU 350Ke binned full well High Dynamic Range 2 lx 30e 230e7 ADU 190Ke single pixel full well High Sensitivity 3 4x 14e 27 5e7 ADU 50Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal 3 MHz AAA Detection Mode Setting Gain Noise System Gain Signal High Signal to Noise 1 1 2x 55e 60e ADU 400Ke binned full well High Dynamic Range 2 xix 52e 30e ADU 200Ke single pixel full well High Sensitivity 3 4x 16e 27 5e7 ADU 50Ke high sensitivity Binning must be a minimum of 2 pixels in the parallel and serial direction to reach the maximum ADC signal Ba Cu SI N BE TI TZIT N BEE BER asam sumawa
51. rigger is a BNC connector that gives access to an unfiltered fast response trigger A trigger input allows you to synchronize the camera trigger signal with external equipment The signal provided into this input must be clean or you may get false triggers For information on a filtered trigger input see 1 O Status below For specifications on this connector see Trigger Connector on page 44 AIA Digital data is transmitted to the host computer through the AIA connector The AIA connector 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 Data Cable Pinout on page 46 Power The power connector is a 15 pin female D connector that connects the camera to the power supply For power connector pinout specifications see Power Connector Pinout on page 45 I O Status The Input Output Status is a 9 pin connector that gives access to a filtered trigger input trigger input configuration and camera status outputs Pinout specifications are located in Input Output Status Connector Pinout on page 43 Quantix User Manual Quantix Stand Mount Roper Scientific offers an optional Quantix camera stand Since the camera can be operated in any position the camera can be attached to the stand with the connectors up or facing to either side Lenses Roper Scientific sells lenses that are compatible with the Quantix F mount and C mount cameras The F mount
52. ruments Trigger Equipment Quantix Camera Stand To install a lens remove the camera aperture cover Insert the lens into the lens mount C mount lenses screw in F mount lenses should be turned until they lock in place The F mount camera can be mounted to any instrument that is compatible with a standard Nikon bayonet mount The C mount camera can be mounted to any instrument that is compatible with a standard threaded video mount If you need to adjust your Quantix focal distance for parfocal adjustment use standard optical shims Shims are precision washers that are placed over the threading of the C mount of the instrument in order to increase the distance between the CCD plane and the instrument If your instrument requires a mount adapter contact your instrument supplier You can connect the camera to trigger equipment through the I O Status Trigger or Shutter Status connectors on the camera For pin out specifications for each connector see Connector Cable Pinouts starting on page 43 J y OO Trigger Shutter I O Status Status C a Roper Scientific offers an optional Quantix camera stand Since the camera can be operated in any position the camera can be attached to the stand with the connectors facing up or to either side To install the camera stand thread the two bolts into the camera frontplate Chapter 2 System Installation 11 12 Tripod Camera Stand Focusing Your Camera Quanti
53. s Ltd Sollner Str 61 D 81479 M nchen Germany Quantix User Manual Table of Contents Chapter Introduction Q antix Sy stem Components seana n e nas lh du ku E JE Ru ed 1 Standard Components uu yel ERE Bay pe una n a ii 1 Optional System Hardware emmen mnennnnnnnnznznznznininnrn nri eiS kane SEEE ESEE On ir ass 1 About this Man da Li aid rain A a EOE dr 2 Environmental Requirement akuna n Ki Rik Kira Maa HENE na k n N Ak 2 Storage Requirements Aii m r n de di Y ker ay ee l eko na PIL Re Yan d VEK SEDA Var a sa n d 2 Precautions us Sinn ala KEYO Gs KS f i KE WA da Gha isis 2 Caras hone N PNA ye ste tads pusm sa adi 2 Optional LEV rn ee ea Shah a RR R KIN 3 Repaits 2 2 Hu a e ia ae ehe 3 Cl nin tasss as rn er rr 3 Roper Scientific Customer Service nik d k aG s aa y ke Ase Te haN RA W n nik kek 4 Chapter 2 System Installation Intrtoditicti m ii a ii 5 Software Compatibility Requirements U Q Q 5 Host Computer Requirements u H aa denk dd aq uuu ME Wa 5 Multiple Cameras 9 A fi kai a a A a EA EES ETES 6 Software Installation bnd nek RN a0 dial al hakakuna as ae h EE E REEE E 6 Installing the PELCATA i 2 er ea ii Z Connecting the Data Cable s saa eni ia HE ENE ME ma 1 Hek KERRAN asas 7 Connecting the Power Bricks sates erona da a kek ax lake hanmi nuna 8 Connecting the Optional Liquid Circulation U
54. t for service and repairs or provide other proof of purchase satisfactory to Roper Scientific 2 You must notify the Roper Scientific factory service center within 30 days after you have taken delivery of a product or part that you believe to be defective With the exception of customers who claim a technical issue with the operation of the product or part all invoices must be paid in full in accordance with the terms of sale Failure to pay invoices when due may result in the interruption and or cancellation of your one 1 year limited warranty and or any other warranty expressed or implied 3 All warranty service must be made by the Roper Scientific factory or at our option an authorized service center 4 Before products or parts can be returned for service you must contact the Roper Scientific factory and receive a return authorization number RMA Products or parts returned for service without a return authorization evidenced by an RMA will be sent back freight collect 5 These warranties are effective only if purchased from the Roper Scientific factory or one of our authorized manufacturer s representatives or distributors ii Quantix User Manual 10 11 12 Unless specified in the original purchase agreement Roper Scientific is not responsible for installation setup or disassembly at the customer s location Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to
55. tect 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 charge coupled device CCD and other system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD and the optional liguid circulation unit reguires periodic maintenance To avoid permanently damaging the system please observe the following precautions e Ifyou 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 brick before changing your system configuration in any way e Use caution 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 Never impede airflow through the equipment by obstructing the air vents If your system is equipped with an LCU power the LCU on before powering on the camera Optional LCU To prevent damage to the LCU Repairs Cleaning Keep the seals lubricated by running the LCU 45 minutes at least once a month Always keep t
56. th liquid It is not rated for operation without the LCU and it Shutter Type Aperture mm Uniblitz 14 Uniblitz 25 Uniblitz 35 Open time msec 4 6 18 Close time msec 8 10 25 Minimum cycle time fps 12 12 6 Frames per second fps while fully opening and closing 31 F Mount Camera KAF 1401E KAF 1602E n OLN i CCD57 10 1272 mm 5 01 in 127 2 mm ca Vesna du 7 96 in N 202 2 mm i 8 72 in 2215 mm Front View F Mount Camera MAK Sin a 213 n Shutter 47 8 mm sg i Front 10f Chamber l 12 7 mm i A CIA BM WERK ai mm Window Front p Surface _ 45 in W indow Thickness 125 in 3 2 mm Cross Section Side View F Mount Camera 32 Quantix User Manual F Mount Air Cooled Camera Be 5 01i 127 2 4 40 in 111 8 mm P A 8 72 in 2215 mm 4 37 in 111 0 mm 7 96 in 202 2 mm Side View F Mount Air Cooled Camera Chapter 6 Specifications 33 F Mount Liquid Cooled 6 14 in Camera 156 1 mm i 5 23 in 132 8 mm 4 40 in 111 8 mm nakan axxx x x To View F Mount Liquid Cooled Camera 88 in _ L 210in i 224 mm 7 533 mm seta ss ee eee 1 spodiny pees 359 in 91 2 mm 8 72 in 221 5 mm 4 40 in mr 111 8 mm 4 37 in 111 0 mm Y 7 96 in 2
57. to define binning factors greater than 1 x 1 you could use gain state 2 or gain state 3 If you have a frame transfer CCD and you are imaging with the shutter open continuously make sure you select Frame Transfer as the Clocking Mode in your imaging software If no images appear e Confirm that the red LED on the back of the camera is illuminated indicating that the camera is powered on e Confirm that the correct Quantix camera is selected in your imaging software application e Power off the camera and the host computer and check all system connections particularly both ends of the Quantix data cable Restart If no images appear e Confirm that Windows is set for at least 16 bit colors e Confirm that the camera is operational by taking an image with a standard C mount lens attached to your Quantix Using normal room lighting place the camera on a table about 3 meters away from an object and acquire an image using your system s Brightfield settings If the problem persists contact Roper Scientific Customer Service If your Quantix camera is not focusing see the focusing instructions in your imaging software and lens documentation Camera Does Ifyour camera has no response to light a faulty camera shutter may be causing Not Resp ond the problem To test for a faulty shutter to Light 1 Turn on the power to the camera 2 As the camera is powering up If you hear 2 clicks separated by 1 second shutter opening then
58. ty while imaging During Imaging e Close any other programs that may be running e Install more physical memory to your computer system Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 27 Ch anging LCU The voltage selector card and fuse configuration on the AC line entry module A are set to the correct voltage for your country If your voltage source changes Line Entry you will need to change the voltage selector card and you may need to change Module Fuses the fuse configuration and Voltage To change voltage and fuse configuration 4 Voltage Selector USE ONLY 250y Pus TH 100 va e ar C over gt DISCONNECT POWER 3 X BEFORI E REPLACING FUSES 240 v 1 With the LCU powered off Off 0 remove cover by prying off with a tool such as a small blade screwdriver 2 Using a tool such as a needle nose pliers pull voltage selector card straight out Indicator Pin im a 10 220V tn 120v4 4 2 3 Position the indicator pin so it is pointing up while the arrow associated with the correct voltage points down 4 With the indicator pin facing out and the printed side facing the powercord socket replace the voltage selector card Fuse Block Assembly 2 USE EN BO DI SCONNECT POWER BEF ORE REPLACING FUSE s 5 Remove screw and slide fuse block assembly from cover 28 Quantix Llser Manual 6 Insert one or two fuses Volts ofFuses Amperes 110 120V 1
59. vity 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 8 TRIGGER INVERT INPUT Active low A low on this input inverts the state of FILTERED TRIGGER INPUT 6 and TRIGGER CONNECTOR see below 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 9 GROUND System digital ground Any external circuitry intended to interface with the trigger control signals must reference this ground connection 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 itis pulled high to prevent the system from getting false triggers To change the state of this input see TRIGGER INVERT INPUT I O Status 8 The inputs are internally pulled up therefore it is recommended to drive them with an open collector driver The minimum trigger pulse width through this port is 0 5 psec 500 nsec Active high A high level on this output indicates that the shutter is completely open A low level output indicates that the shutter is closed or in motion Power Connector Pinout I O Status Trigger Pin Signal Name 1 6 5V 2 6 5V 3 16 5V 4 16 5V 5 6 5V 6 Ground 7 Gr
60. x Llser Manual If you use a tripod camera stand make sure the stand is large enough and stable enough to securely support the camera s weight The camera has two mounts that will accommodate a standard tripod mounting bolt Tripod Mounts on 2 Sides eva UNC 2B After you have finished system installation and have started the application software you can focus the camera for the best image Using the instructions from your software program bring your software into focus loop mode For instructions on using RS Image to focus see the on line help Chapter 3 Precautions Disconnecting the Coolant Connectors LCU Maintenance To prevent damage to the LCU please observe the following precautions Keep seals lubricated by running LCU 45 minutes at least once a month Always keep pump primed by operating LCU in the upright position When disconnecting the coolant hoses from the camera it is important to prevent any coolant from spilling into the camera When disconnecting the hoses hold the camera over an absorbent material such as paper towels with the connectors facing down Never impede airflow through the LCU by obstructing the air vents Caution When disconnecting the coolant hoses excess coolant will spill from the hoses and connectors It is important to prevent coolant from spilling into the camera 1 2 Turn off the LCU power Off 0 To keep excess coolant from spilling into the camera position the

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