Photometrics Series 300 CE300, CH350, CH360, CH370 Camera User Manual
The Photometrics Series 300 CE300, Series 300 CH350, Series 300 CH360, Series 300 CH370 is an F-mount or C-mount, air- or liquid-cooled imaging system for acquiring digital scientific data. When the highest dynamic range is required, the Series 300 is the lowest noise, most sensitive camera system in the Photometrics line.
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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:
93/68/EEC
73/23/EEC 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 55022:1994
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RF Emissions Control
Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbances
Product Safety
Product Description: CCD Camera System
Models: Series 300 Camera System
(CE300, CH350, CH360, CH370)
Authorized Signature Date 1/24/97
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Germany
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. System Installation
Chapter 3. CEU and Camera Heads
Chapter 4. LCU Maintenance
Chapter 5. Component Descriptions
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear (Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP) ....28
Chapter 7. Specifications
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Appendix A. Trigger Modes
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Series 300 System
Components
The Photometrics™ Series 300™ is an F-mount or C-mount, air- or liquid-cooled imaging system for acquiring digital scientific data. When the highest dynamic range is required, the Series 300 is the lowest noise, most sensitive camera system in the Photometrics line.
All Series 300 systems consist of standard hardware and software as well as the appropriate interface hardware (discussed in the Installation Guide) for your computer system. Some Series 300 systems also include optional hardware.
Standard Components Components for the Series 300 camera system are listed as follows:
• Camera electronics unit (CEU)
• Camera head (CH)
• Liquid circulation unit (LCU, optional: for use with a liquid-cooled camera head)
• Data cable (connects CEU and PCI card)
• Camera head cable (connects camera head and CEU)
• PCI card
• CD-ROM
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Optional System
Hardware
About this
Manual
The Series 300 User Manual is divided into seven 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:
• System Installation — Instructions for installing the camera system’s hardware.
• CEU and Camera Heads — Instructions for operating and maintaining the hardware
• LCU Maintenance — Instructions for maintaining the liquid circulation unit
• Component Descriptions — Functional description of each camera system component
• Troubleshooting — Answers to camera hardware problems
• 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.
Environmental
Requirements
Storage
Requirements
The Series 300 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 40°C with a relative humidity of 0%–80% noncondensing.
Store the Series 300 camera system and the LCU in their original containers. To protect the system from excessive heat, cold, and moisture, store at an ambient temperature between -20°C and 50°C with a relative humidity of 0%–90% noncondensing.
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Precautions
The charge-coupled device (CCD) and other system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the optional liquid circulation unit requires periodic maintenance.
CEU and Camera 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.
• If you have a liquid-cooled camera head, you MUST operate the LCU whenever the camera is on.
• 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.
• Never connect or disconnect any cable while the camera system is powered on. An unconnected cable segment can become electrically charged and can damage the CCD if reconnected.
• Always install the shorting plug on the camera head when the head is disconnected from its cable.
• Do not connect the camera head cable to the camera head until the cable is first connected to the camera electronics unit (CEU).
• Do not disconnect the camera head cable from the CEU until the cable is first disconnected from the camera head.
• The system has been configured for 100V, 110V, 220V, or 240V AC input at 50/60 Hz. Do not connect your Series 300 system to a power source for which it was not configured or to a power source that has less than
1 kVA capacity.
• Never impede airflow through the equipment by obstructing the air vents. Allow at least one inch air space around any vent.
• Do not “mix and match” camera heads and CEUs. Refer to the
Certificate of Performance supplied with your system for the serial numbers of the camera head and the electronics unit for this system.
Optional LCU To prevent damage to the LCU:
• Keep the seals lubricated by running the LCU 45 minutes at least once a month.
• Always keep the 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.
Repairs
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.
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Cleaning
Clean exterior surfaces of the camera system with a dry, lint-free cloth. To remove stains, contact Roper Scientific Customer Service.
Roper Scientific
Customer Service
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Chapter 2. System Installation
Carefully review the Precautions section on page 3 before performing any of the procedures outlined here. Again, use only a Series 300 cable and a Series 300 PCI card with your Series 300 camera. Using a different cable or PCI card may result in permanent damage to your system.
Introduction
Your Series 300 camera system has the following hardware components:
• Camera Head (CH)
• Camera Electronics Unit (CEU)
• Camera Head Cable
• PCI Card
• Data Cable
• Optional Liquid Circulation Unit (LCU)
Series 300 system components are linked by custom cables and controlled by your host computer system. All of the components and cables required for your configuration should be included with your shipment. Refer to the information
and figure in Series 300 System Components on page 1.
Your Series 300 camera system has been specially configured to match the detector and readout rate options specified at the time of purchase. The CCD you selected is installed in your camera head, and the analog processor card option you selected is installed in your CEU.
Keep all the original packing materials so you can safely ship the Series 300 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.
Software
Compatibility
Requirements
The Series 300 package includes the RS Image™ capture software program designed for use with your Series 300 camera.
All other imaging software must also be PVCAM ® -compatible. For full access to imaging software functions, PVCAM must be version 2.6.1 or higher.
Host Computer
Requirements
The host computer for your Series 300 camera must have the following:
• Windows ® 98SE, Windows ® ME, Windows NT ® , Windows ® XP, or
Windows ® 2000 operating system
• 200 MHz Pentium ® II (or greater)
• 64 MB RAM (or greater)
• CD-ROM drive
• At least one unused PCI card slot
• 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.
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If you are a Mac® user, the host computer for your Series 300 camera must have the following:
• Macintosh® OS 8.X, OS 9.X, or OSX
• 64 MB RAM (or greater)
• CD-ROM drive
• At least one unused PCI card slot
• 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.
Multiple Cameras
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.
Cables and
Connectors
In addition to the AC power cord, the Series 300 camera system uses the following cables:
• Data cable, connects the CEU and the host interface hardware shipped with your system
• Camera head cable, with DB37 connectors on both ends.
For more information, see Connectors on page 25.
Connecting the
Data Cable
Note: Before proceeding, make sure the CEU is powered off (Off = 0) and unplugged.
If your system’s Data cable has a wide end and a narrow end, connect the wide end of the cable to the CEU’s AIA Controller connector (see the diagram on the next page). If your system’s Data cable has matching ends, connect either end of the data cable to the CEU’s AIA Controller connector.
Make sure to use the Data cable that was shipped with your system. You will be connecting the other end of the Data cable to your interface hardware. For the moment, simply leave the other end of the Data cable unattached.
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Fuse
Compartment
CEU Back Panel
Power
Socket
On/Off
Switch
I/O STATUS
SHUTTER
STATUS
TRIGGER
AIA CONTROLLER
CAMERA
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE THIS CONNECTION
WHILE CABLE IS ATTACHED TO CAMERA HEAD
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
CONTROL
Installing
Camera
Electronics Unit
To install the camera electronics unit (CEU):
1. With the computer and CEU powered off (Off = 0 on the CEU), ensure that the Data cable is properly attached to the CEU.
2. Connect the AC power cord to the CEU (and later to an AC power source). If possible, use a surge suppressor or uninterruptable power supply to protect your equipment. Check that all connections are secure.
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Installing CCD
Camera Heads
Installing CH350/L CCD
Camera Head
Caution: Opening your Series 300 camera head voids the camera warranty.
This liquid-cooled camera head uses liquid circulation to draw heat away from the thermoelectric cooler.
Installing the CH350/ L Camera
Camera Port
Camera
Head
Cable
Liquid Cooling
Ports
Install the camera head cable as follows:
1. With the CEU powered off, plug the cable end labeled CONNECT TO
CEU into the camera port on the back panel of the CEU.
2. Remove the shorting plug from the camera port on the camera head and save it. (Always re-insert the shorting plug into this camera port when the camera head cable is disconnected. The plug prevents static electricity damage to the CCD.)
3. Plug the cable end labeled CONNECT TO CAMERA HEAD into the camera port on the camera head.
Caution: This camera head must be used with a liquid circulation unit (LCU). To install
the LCU, see Connecting the Liquid Circulation Unit on page 9. Never operate the
camera without the LCU connected and operating properly.
The SERIAL REGISTER arrow on the camera head indicates the location of the serial register for the output node of the CCD. The position of the register varies, depending on the type of CCD.
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Connecting the Liquid
Circulation Unit
The liquid-cooled camera must always be operated with the LCU or another acceptable liquid circulator. (To install a different liquid circulator, remove the two quick disconnects on the rear of the camera head if necessary and replace them with male 1/8” NPT fittings that connect to your liquid circulating system.
Contact Roper Scientific Customer Service for further assistance.)
In order to operate properly, the reservoir in the LCU must be at least 3/4 full:
• If you are installing a newly shipped LCU, the reservoir is filled with the proper amount of coolant. Follow connection instructions below.
• If you are not installing a newly shipped LCU, see Refilling the Reservoir
on page 19 in order to check the coolant level in the reservoir before
connecting the LCU to the liquid-cooled camera head.
To connect the LCU:
With the power switch in the off position (0), connect the LCU hoses:
Attaching the Coolant
Release Tab
Connector
LCU
Liquid Cooling Port on CH350/L Camera
1. On the camera head, press the release tab on the liquid cooling port.
2. Holding the release tab down, insert the connector on the LCU hose into the liquid cooling port.
3. Release the release tab.
When both hoses are attached, connect the power cord to the LCU (and later to an electrical outlet).
Caution: Do not allow the reservoir to drain below half full. To keep the pump primed, always operate the LCU in the upright position.
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 19 for instructions on disconnecting the LCU.
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Installing CH350/A CCD
Camera Head
This air-cooled camera head uses passive air circulation to draw heat away from the thermoelectric cooler.
Installing the CH350/A Camera
Camera Port
Camera
Head
Cable
Install the camera head cable as follows:
1. With the CEU powered off, plug the cable end labeled CONNECT TO
CEU into the camera port on the back of the CEU.
2. Remove the shorting plug from the camera port on the camera head and save it. (Always re-insert the shorting plug into this camera port when the camera head cable is disconnected. The plug prevents static electricity damage to the CCD.)
3. Plug the cable end labeled CONNECT TO CAMERA HEAD into the camera port on the camera head.
Caution: Never impede airflow through the equipment by obstructing the air vents.
Allow at least one inch air space around any vent.
Installing the PCI
Card
The SERIAL REGISTER arrow on the camera head indicates the location of the serial register for the output node of the CCD. The position of the register varies, depending on the type of CCD.
To Install the PCI Card:
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Insert the PCI card into an unused slot in your computer. Be sure to secure the PCI card to the computer case with a screw or other fastener.
3. Connect the Data cable to the PCI card.
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Installing the
Software
This section briefly describes the files on the CD-ROM shipped with your
Series 300 system and then steps you through the installation of the PVCAM library and RS Image on your computer. The PVCAM library is a collection of functions for camera control and data acquisition that is an interface between the camera and an imaging application software package. RS Image is a basic imaging software package, developed by Roper Scientific, that interacts with the
Series 300 camera through the PVCAM library.
The files provided on the CD-ROM include:
• Readme text files — these files contain the latest information on the software installations and should be read before you run the
PVCAMSetup program.
• PVCAMSetup software program — this software installs the camera interface software.
• RSImageSetup software program — this software installs the RS Image application program.
• MacOS directory — this directory contains the files required for installing on a Macintosh computer.
• Acrobat directory — this directory contains subdirectories containing installation programs for Acrobat ® Reader ® .
• Manuals directory — this directory contains user manuals in PDF format.
Using the instructions below, install the PVCAM and RS Image software on your computer. Follow the instructions for your computer operating system:
Windows or Macintosh.
Windows Users To Install the Camera-Interface Software (PVCAM):
1. Turn on your PC and insert the supplied CD-ROM. Windows NT ® users must log on as Administrator.
2. Click on the Windows Start button. Then click on "Run" and type
f:\PvcamSetup.exe and click on OK.
Note: The drive letter for the CD drive is assumed to be F. If F is not correct for your CD drive, use the appropriate drive letter.
3. Complete the automated software-installation sequence. When prompted during installation, choose "Standard" (recommended) or
"Custom" install. When prompted by the Setup Complete dialog box, select the "No, I will restart the computer later" choice.
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To Install the Application Software (RS Image):
1. Click on the Windows Start button. Then click on "Run" and type
f:\RSImageSetup.exe and click on OK.
Note: The drive letter for the CD drive is assumed to be F. If F is not correct for your CD drive, use the appropriate drive letter.
2. Complete the automated software-installation sequence.
Macintosh Users To Install the Camera-Interface (PVCAM) and the Application (RS Image)
Software:
1. Turn on your Macintosh computer.
2. Open the appropriate folder for your version of Mac OS.
3. Copy the RSImage application icon to your hard drive.
4. Copy the DDILib, PhotometricsPCI, and Power PVCAM icons to the
System folder.
5. When a dialog box appears and indicates that the three icons placed in the System folder will be automatically moved to the Extensions folder, click on OK. If this dialog box does not appear, move the icons (copied in Step 4) to the Extensions folder.
Connecting to
Other Equipment
Series 300 camera heads have either a C- or F-mount configuration. The
C-mount configuration is a standard threaded video mount with a standard
C-mount flange focal distance. The F-mount configuration has a Nikon bayonet mount with a standard F-mount flange focal distance.
Lenses 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 C-Mount CH350/L CCD Camera Head on page 36 or C-
on page 38. Photometrics offers compatible C- and F-mount lenses.
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.
Scientific Instruments An F-mount camera can be mounted to any instrument that is compatible with a standard Nikon bayonet mount. A C-mount camera can be mounted to any instrument that is compatible with a standard threaded video mount. If you need to adjust your Series 300 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.
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Trigger Equipment You can connect the camera to trigger equipment through the I/O Status,
Trigger, or Shutter Status connectors located on the back panel of the CEU. For
connector descriptions, see Connectors on page 25. Connector pin-out
specifications begin on page 41.
Status Lights
The CEU and LCU power switches are on their back panels (On=|, Off=0).
• The yellow POWER light on the CEU’s front panel indicates AC power.
• The green COOLING light glows to show that CCD cooling has begun.
When the CCD temperature is several degrees above the regulated temperature, the COOLING light dims. It goes out when the final temperature is reached (approximately 15 minutes for a thermoelectrically cooled camera head). If the COOLING light does not go out, refer to the appropriate guidelines found in the section of
Chapter 3. CEU and Camera Heads that deals with your particular camera head.
• The red HEATING light illuminates dimly after the regulated temperature is reached, indicating that heater current is being applied to maintain the proper temperature.
If you have a problem, refer to Camera System Startup Problems on page 28.
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Chapter 3 CEU and Camera Heads
CEU
The camera electronics unit contains signal processing, camera control, and temperature control systems. It produces CCD clocking signals for the camera head and manages the transfer of raw CCD data to the host interface hardware.
Operational
Requirements
The internal components of the CEU include a quadruple-voltage power supply, a temperature controller, an electronics card cage, and a fan.
Note: None of the internal components of the CEU are user serviceable.
Ambient temperature: from 0°C to 40°C
Relative humidity: from 0% to 80%, noncondensing
Storage Requirements Ambient temperature: from -20°C to 50°C
Relative humidity: from 0% to 90%, noncondensing
Power Power for the CEU is provided by an AC power cord plugged into the power socket on the back panel. The CEU is configured for 100V, 110V, 220V, or 240V at 50/60 Hz. The voltage is shown on the electrical requirements label on the back panel.
Caution: The CCD in your camera head can be permanently damaged by transient voltage spikes. Use caution when triggering high-current switching devices (such as an arc lamp) near your system. If electrically noisy devices are present, an isolated, conditioned power line or dedicated isolation transformer is highly recommended. If you are using high-voltage equipment with your camera system, be sure to turn the camera power on last and power the camera off first.
When the on/off switch on the back panel of the CEU is off, all internal DC voltages are interrupted. This turns off both the CEU and the CCD camera head, allowing maintenance when the host computer is still powered up.
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Front Panel The figure below illustrates the front panel of the CEU. If you selected the optional CEU with temperature control, there is an additional dial on the front panel (shown in graphic below) to the right of the LCD Display.
CEU Front Panel
(for Thermoelectrically Cooled Camera Heads)
Power (Yellow)
Heating (Red)
Cooling (Green)
LCD Display
Optional
Temperature
Control Dial
• The yellow POWER light glows when the CEU is plugged in and turned on. It indicates that AC power is present.
• The green COOLING light glows when CCD cooling begins. When the
CCD temperature is several degrees above the regulated temperature, the COOLING light dims. It goes out when the final temperature is reached (approximately 15 minutes for thermoelectrically cooled camera heads).
• The red HEATING light illuminates dimly after the regulated temperature is reached, indicating that heater current is being applied to maintain proper temperature.
• The LCD shows the current temperature of the CCD (within 2° C).
The CEU back panel is standard and appears on page 7. The connectors located
on the back panel are discussed in Connectors on page 25. For instructions on
changing a fuse, see Changing a Fuse in the CEU on page 33.
Camera Heads
Photometrics CCD camera heads are cooled to reduce dark current, the spontaneous charge generated by heat and other non-photon sources. Cooling is achieved by a thermoelectric (Peltier) cooler (with optional liquid-assist). All
Photometrics Series 300 camera heads are composed of a sealed CCD enclosure, a shutter assembly, and a lens. The sections that follow discuss the operation and maintenance of each Series 300 camera head.
Caution: Opening the Series 300 camera head voids the camera warranty.
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CH350/L CCD
Camera Head
The camera head requires liquid circulation to draw heat away from the thermoelectric cooler. Photometrics offers a liquid circulation unit (LCU) for this purpose. For information about connecting the LCU to the liquid-cooled camera
head, see Connecting the Liquid Circulation Unit on page 9. LCU operation and
maintenance are addressed in Chapter 4.
Liquid Cooling The CCD in the camera head is cooled by a three-stage thermoelectric cooler.
During normal operation, the cooler generates heat, which is removed by liquid circulating through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is maintained at approximately the same temperature as the liquid coolant.
Caution: Never operate the camera without the LCU connected and operating properly.
If the COOLING light on the CEU is still on after 15 minutes of continuous operation, check your camera head. The front lens mount should be warm to the touch, not hot.
If the camera head is hot, see CH350/L Not Cooling on page 29. If the front lens
mount is warm and there are no apparent problems with the LCU (again, see
CH350/L Not Cooling on page 29), but the COOLING light remains on, there may
be a problem with the thermoelectric cooler or a loss of vacuum in the camera head.
Ambient temperature: from 0°C to 40°C Operational
Requirements
Relative humidity: from 0% to 80%, noncondensing
Storage Requirements Ambient temperature: from -20°C to 50°C
Relative humidity: from 0% to 90%, noncondensing
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CH350/A CCD
Camera Head
The camera head incorporates an air-cooled heat exchanger to draw heat away from the thermoelectric cooler.
Air Cooling The CCD in the camera head is cooled by a thermoelectric cooler. During normal operation, the cooler generates heat, which is removed by the finned heat sink.
The temperature of the heat sink may rise to 40°C. It is normal for the entire camera body to heat up slightly during operation.
Caution: Never impede airflow around the finned heat sink assembly. If airflow around the camera is cut off, permanent damage to the thermoelectric cooler results. A fan can be used to circulate air if the camera head must be operated in a confined location.
If the COOLING light on the CEU is still on after 15 minutes of continuous operation, check your camera head. The cooling fins should be warm to the touch, not hot.
If they are hot, check that the fins are not blocked from surrounding air flow and that ambient temperature does not exceed 24°C. If these conditions are met, there may be a problem with the thermoelectric cooler or vacuum chamber.
Ambient temperature: from 0°C to 40°C (at an ambient temperature above 27°C, the CCD may not reach its lowest specified temperature)
Operational
Requirements
Relative humidity: from 0% to 80%, noncondensing
Storage Requirements Ambient temperature: from -20°C to 50°C
Relative humidity: from 0% to 90%, noncondensing
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Chapter 4 LCU Maintenance
LCU Precautions
To prevent damage to the LCU please observe the following precautions:
• Keep the seals lubricated by running the LCU for 45 minutes at least once a month.
• Always keep the pump primed by operating the 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.
Disconnecting the
Coolant
Connectors
The liquid-cooled Series 300 camera head must always be operated with the liquid circulation unit (LCU) connected and operating properly.
To disconnect the coolant hoses:
Caution: When disconnecting the coolant hoses, excess coolant will spill from the hoses and connectors. It is important to keep any coolant from spilling into the camera.
Refilling the
Reservoir
1. Turn off the LCU power (Off = 0).
2. To keep excess coolant from spilling into the camera, position the camera over absorbent material with the coolant connectors facing down.
3. Press the connector release tabs and disconnect the hoses from the camera.
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. Do not combine mixtures (see Compatibility with Traditional Ethylene Glycol in Appendix A in the
Liquid Circulation Unit manual (57-058-001) for more information).
Add coolant if the reservoir is less than 3/4 full.
• Required coolant mixture: mixture of DOWTHERM SR-1 and de-ionized water (mixture supplied by Roper Scientific)
• Liquid coolant capacity: 27 fluid ounces (800 cc)
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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.
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4. Fill the reservoir to approximately 1/4” from the top with the coolant mixture supplied by 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. Do not combine mixtures (see Compatibility with Traditional Ethylene
Glycol in Appendix A in the Liquid Circulation Unit manual (57-058-001) for more information).
5. Replace the reservoir cap, LCU cover, and screws.
6. Reconnect the power cord.
Removing Air
Bubbles
Normally, air bubbles that have formed in the tubing due to low coolant level 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.
• 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.
• If you find a tube 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.
• 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.
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
Coolant
Connectors
Changing Line
Entry Module
Fuses and
Voltages
Operational
Requirements
See Connecting the Liquid Circulation Unit on page 9.
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 configuration see
Changing LCU Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltages on page 31.
Ambient temperature: from 0°C to 40°C
Relative humidity: from 0% to 80%, noncondensing
Storage
Requirements
Ambient temperature: from -20°C to 50°C
Relative humidity: from 0% to 90%, noncondensing
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Chapter 5. Component Descriptions
CCD Camera
Head
There are two thermoelectrically cooled camera heads available with the
Series 300 camera system. For additional information about your particular camera head (including its operation, maintenance, and cooling), see Chapter 3.
CEU and Camera Heads. Camera head specifications can be found in Chapter 7.
Specifications.
Each Photometrics camera head houses a CCD as well as electronics that are directly associated with CCD operation.
CCD When you order a Series 300 camera, you choose from a range of CCDs that differ in size and grade. All Series 300 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.
Dark Charge Reduction
Modes
All Series 300 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 Metachrome II is a proprietary, optional, permanent CCD coating that is available on all Series 300 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.
Certificate of
Performance
Each Series 300 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.
CCD Chamber 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.
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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 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) windows are available. The IR window blocks optical radiation above 650 nm, providing a sharper image.
Thermoelectric Cooler 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.
The CCD is cooled by a 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 or is sunk into liquid coolant in liquid-cooled camera heads.
Shutter The camera has a high-speed shutter. The shutter is a mechanical component that has a limited life with heavy use. Instructions for testing and replacing the shutter are in Chapter 6. Troubleshooting.
Lenses Photometrics sells lenses that are compatible with the F-mount and C-mount camera heads. The F-mount camera heads are compatible with any lens that fits a standard Nikon bayonet mount. The C-mount camera heads are compatible with any lens that fits a standard threaded video mount.
A C-mount lens with optics that protrude a long distance into the camera may interfere with the shutter blades. For specifications for calculating acceptable flange focal distances, see Chapter 7. Specifications.
Camera
Electronics Unit
Operation of the CEU, which houses signal processing, camera control, and temperature control systems, is discussed in Chapter 3. CEU and Camera Heads.
Information on the CEU’s displays and power supply can also be found in
Chapter 3.
Electronics The electronics control the CCD and convert the CCD’s analog signal into a digital format acceptable to the system’s interface hardware. Low-noise electronics reduce signal degradation, while thermoelectric cooling of the camera head enhances low-light sensitivity by reducing dark current.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the CEU. Do not remove the CEU’s cover.
One of the printed circuit cards in the CEU is the analog processor card. There are four analog processor card options:
• 16 Bit/40 kHz
• 16 Bit/200 kHz
• 14 Bit/200 kHz
• 12 Bit/500 kHz
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The analog processor card option that you have selected is installed in your
CEU. All of the options offer low noise and high dynamic range. The choice is governed by your application and the tradeoff between speed and dynamic range.
Every camera is tested to guarantee that the response is linear over the entire dynamic range.
Connectors Several connectors are located on the back panel of the CEU. (For an illustration
of the unit’s back panel, see page 7.)
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 41.
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 42.
Trigger Trigger 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 I/O Status
(below). For specifications on this connector, see Trigger Connector on page 42.
AIA Controller Digital data is transmitted 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 data cable that mates to the AIA port connector is located in Data Cable
Camera The Camera connector is a DB37 connector for the camera head cable. Analog data from the camera head is transmitted through this port for digital conversion and processing inside the CEU.
Shutter Shutter is a modular phone jack that allows the CEU to control the shutter. For
specifications, see Shutter Connector on page 43.
Shutter Control Shutter Control is a subminiature phone jack that allows you to operate the
shutter directly. For specifications, see Shutter Control Connector on page 42.
Liquid
Circulation Unit
The LCU is required for the liquid-cooled Series 300 camera head. The LCU cools the CCD by pumping a mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled water through the camera’s heat exchanger. For LCU specifications, see Liquid
Circulation Unit on page 40. Information on operating the liquid circulation unit
can be found in Chapter 4.
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Chapter 6. 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.
Caution: Connecting or removing a live cable to or from the camera system can damage the camera's electronic components. Do not attach or remove any cables while the power supply is turned on.
Camera System Startup Problems
New Hardware Found Dialog Box Does Not Appear
Camera Does Not Respond to Light
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Green Light on CEU Remains Illuminated
Changing LCU Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltage page 31
Changing a Fuse in the CEU page 33
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Camera System
Startup Problems
System Does
Not Boot
Normally
New Hardware
Found Dialog Box
Does Not Appear
(Windows
98SE/2000/ME/XP)
The system components are complex instruments: take care when tracking down a problem. Most startup problems can be traced to a loose cable or a loose card. A component failure is more likely if the system has not been disconnected and fails after operating correctly for a time.
Problems with the host computer system or software may have side effects that appear to be hardware problems. If you are sure the problem is in the camera system hardware, begin with these simple checks:
• Turn off all AC power.
• Check that all cables are securely fastened and that all screwlocks are in place.
• Check the CEU for a burned-out fuse. Fuses are located in the fuse compartment on the back panel. For information about changing a fuse
in the CEU, see Changing a Fuse in the CEU on page 33.
• If you have an LCU, check its cables and fuse. The fuse is located in the fuse compartment on the back panel. For information about changing a fuse in the LCU, see Changing LCU Line Entry Module Fuses and Voltages
• Correct any apparent problems and try the system again. If the system still does not operate, contact Roper Scientific Customer Service.
If your operating system does not boot normally after you have installed a PCI card, try installing the new card in another open PCI slot. If this does not work:
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.
If the New Hardware Found dialog box does not appear after installing a new
PCI card to your computer and booting Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP:
• 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 Series 300 system’s CD-ROM is in the host computer’s CD drive.
• It is possible that there is a conflict between the new PCI card and a previously installed expansion card. With 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 98SE/2000/ME/XP again.
If the New Hardware Found dialog box still does not appear, contact Roper
Scientific Customer Service.
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Images Not
Displayed
Properly
Camera Does Not
Respond to Light
Camera Does Not
Focus
CH350/L Not
Cooling
PVCAM Error
Message Appears
Lengthy Pauses
During Imaging
If no images appear:
• Confirm that the red LED on the back of the camera is illuminated, indicating that the camera is powered on.
• Confirm that the correct Series 300 camera is selected in your imaging software application.
• Power off the camera and the host computer and check all system connections (particularly both ends of the Series 300 data cable). Restart.
If no images appear:
• Confirm that Windows is set for at least 16-bit colors.
• Confirm that the camera is operational by taking an image with a standard lens attached to your Series 300.
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 camera has no response to light, a faulty camera shutter may be causing
the problem. See Testing Shutter Signal on page 30.
For RS Image, with a standard lens attached to the camera, click the Focus button on the toolbar while adjusting the lens. For other imaging software see the focusing instructions in your imaging software documentation. With a
C-mount camera, it may be necessary to install optical shims to focus the camera. Slowly unscrew the camera from the C-mount device to see if shims will improve the focus.
If after 15 minutes of operation the green light on the CEU is still illuminated:
• 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 19. If bubbles persist, see Removing Air Bubbles on page 21.
• 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
If the camera still does not cool, call Roper Scientific Customer Service.
If a PVCAM error message appears, note the message’s number code and contact Roper Scientific Customer Service.
If you notice lengthy pauses marked by a lot of disk activity while imaging:
• Close any other programs that may be running.
• Install more physical memory to your computer system.
Green Light on
CEU Remains
Illuminated
Testing Shutter
Signal
If the green COOLING light on the CEU remains illuminated after 15 minutes of continuous operation for a thermoelectrically cooled camera head, see the guidelines in the appropriate camera head section of Chapter 3. CEU and Camera
Heads.
To test for a malfunctioning shutter:
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 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
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 procedure in Replacing Camera
Shutter, starting below.
If the TTL logic levels do not indicate a working shutter signal, call Roper
Scientific Customer Service.
Replacing Camera
Shutter
Caution: The camera’s window will be exposed during the shutter replacement procedure. Take care to protect the window from dust, smudges, and damage. Replacing the shutter does not require opening the camera head. Opening the camera head will void the camera warranty.
1. To access the shutter:
• Use a 3/32” hex wrench to remove the three #4-40 socket head screws that hold the faceplate (on C-mount cameras) or the lens mount (on F-mount cameras) to the camera head.
• Remove the faceplate/lens mount from the camera head.
2. To remove old shutter:
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Shutter
Connector
Changing LCU
Line Entry
Module Fuses and Voltage
• Remove the three (or four) #2-56 screws holding the shutter in place.
Note the position of the washers that you remove and take care not to lose them.
• Lift the shutter and note the position of the shutter connector in the well below the shutter.
• Disconnect the shutter connector.
• Discard the shutter.
3. To replace shutter:
• Connect the new shutter connector.
• Place the connector in the well below the shutter in its original position, making sure that the connector does not interfere with shutter operation when the shutter is completely open.
• Check that the shutter cable does not interfere with any of the shutter’s moving parts.
• Fasten down the new shutter with the three (or four) #2-56 screws.
Ensure that the washers are placed in their original positions.
4. To reassemble the camera:
• Fasten faceplate/lens mount in place with three #4-40 screws.
The voltage selector card and fuse configuration on the AC line entry module are set to the correct voltage for your country. If your voltage source changes, you will need to change the voltage selector card, and you may need to change the fuse configuration.
To change voltage and fuse configuration:
Voltage
Selector
Card
Cover
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.
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Indicator
Pin
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
OR
5. Remove screw and slide fuse block assembly from cover.
6. Insert one or two fuses:
Volts # of Fuses Amperes
110-120V 1
220-240V 2
2A
1A
Fuse
Cover Fuses
Cover
OR
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.
Changing a Fuse in the CEU
The fuse compartment for the CEU is located on the unit’s back panel (see
the illustration on page 7). The directions for changing a fuse in the CEU
are the same as for changing a fuse in the LCU. The directions for changing the fuse voltage and configuration are the same, as well.
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Chapter 7. Specifications
Camera
Electronics Unit
7.8 in
198 mm
Front View
6.5 in
165 mm
7.8 in
198 mm
13.0 in
330 mm
Top View
35
C-Mount CH350/L
CCD Camera
Head
front surface of shutter cover .70 in
17.9 mm
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4.25 in
108 mm
Vacuum
Chamber
.37 in
9.5 mm
Cut Away View
Shutter
CCD
Shutter Distance View
F-Mount CH350/L
CCD Camera
Head
Bayonet
Mounting
Ring
4.41 in
112.0 mm
1.88 in
47.8 mm
4.70 in
119.4 mm
3.96 in
100.6 mm
Front surface of chamber
.45 in
11.4 mm
Cut Away View
C-Mount
CH350/A CCD
Camera Head
2.78 in
70.6 mm
2.92 in
74.2 mm front surface of shutter cover
.70 in
17.9 mm
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4.25 in
108.0 mm
Vacuum
Chamber
.37 in
9.5 mm
Cut Away View
5.01 in
127.2 mm
Shutter
CCD
Shutter Distance Diagram
F-Mount CH350/A
CCD Camera
Head
Bayonet
Mounting
Ring
4.41 in
112.0 mm
1.88 in
47.8 mm
Front surface of chamber
.50 in 12.7 mm
4.10 in
104.1 mm
Vacuum
Chamber
.45 in
11.4 mm
5.01 in
127.2 mm
Cut Away View
Liquid
Circulation Unit
10.6 in
269 mm
Front View
5.9 in
150 mm
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% deionized water (supplied by Roper
Scientific)
Flow Rate (approx.)
Weight
6 gal/hr (0.38 liters/min)
27 lbs (12.3 kg)
Voltage Input
Power Draw
100-240 V AC at 50-60 Hz
96 W
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Connector/Cable
Pinouts
The Input/Output Status, Trigger, and Shutter Status connectors (located on the back panel of the CEU) provide information about trigger function and shutter status.
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
I/O Status
Input/Output Status
Connector Pinout
Shutter
Status
Trigger
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 numbers on the trigger connector diagram correspond to the numbers given to the definition of each of the pins. The I/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.
MOVING
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.
EXPOSING
Active high. A high level on this output indicates that the camera is exposing (integrating).
OUTPUT
This pin is an output that can be controlled in PVCAM with the
FLASH_MODE constant.
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.)
7 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.)
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.
Trigger Connector 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 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, so it is recommended to drive them with an open collector driver.)
Shutter Status Connector Active low. A low level on this output indicates that the shutter is open or in motion. A high level output indicates that the shutter is closed or in motion.
Also located on the back panel of the CEU are the Shutter Control and Shutter connectors:
Shutter Control
Connector
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
CONTROL
This subminiature phone jack allows you to operate the shutter directly. A simple switch can be connected to the center and outside pins of the jack.
Closing the switch will open the shutter; opening the switch will close the shutter.
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Shutter Connector This modular phone jack connects to the shutter cable from a cryogenically cooled camera head. The thermoelectrically cooled camera heads include the shutter control functions in the camera head cable and therefore do not use the
Shutter connector.
1 2 3 4
Do not use these outputs to monitor shutter status. Use the Shutter Status connector on the CEU instead.
Data Cable Pinout
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Pin
#
Signal
Name
Pin
#
Signal
Name
Pin
#
Signal
Name
1 Ground 24 N/C
2 Ground 25 FEN+
47 VD5-
48 VD4-
3 Ground 26 LEN+ 49 VD3-
4 Ground 27 N/C 50 VD2-
5 Ground 28 N/C
6 VD11+ 29 PIX+
7 VD10+ 30 N/C
51 N/C
52 N/C
53 VD1-
8 VD9+
9 VD8+
10 VD7+
11 VD6+
31 N/C
32 N/C
33 N/C
54 VD0-
55 N/C
56 TX-
34 Ground 57 RX-
12 Ground 35 Ground 58 N/C
13 VD5+
14 VD4+
15 VD3+
16 VD2+
17 N/C
36 VCC
37 VCC
38 VCC
39 VCC
59 FEN-
60 LEN-
61 N/C
62 N/C
40 VD11- 63 PIX-
18 N/C
19 VD1+
20 VD0+
21 N/C
22 TX+
23 RX+
41 VD10- 64 N/C
42 VD9- 65 N/C
43 VD8- 66 N/C
44 VD7-
45 VD6-
67 N/C
68 Ground
46 Ground
Appendix A Trigger Modes
Trigger-First
Mode
Series 300 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 41 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 µsec.
The Series 300 camera supports the following trigger modes: Trigger-First, Strobe, and Bulb. These modes are described in the paragraphs that follow.
In this mode, the camera requires only one trigger to acquire a sequence of 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
Nonexposure Time Exposure Time Trigger Signal
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).
Time in ms
0 50 100
Nonexposure Time
150 200 250
Exposure Time
300 350 400
Trigger Signal
450
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Index
A
Advanced Inverted Mode Operation (AIMO) description, 23
AIMO mode, 23
B
Bulb mode, 45
C
Camera cleaning, 4 description, 1 environmental requirements, 2 precautions, 3 repair, 4 storage requirements, 2 system components, 5
CD-ROM files, 11
Certificate of Performance, 23
Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) description, 23
Cleaning, camera, 4
Connectors
AIA. See Connectors, data data, 44
Coolant flow rate, 40 refilling the LCU, 20
Customer Service, 4
D
Data cable pinout, 44
Declaration of Conformity, iv
E
Environmental requirements, 2
F
Flow rate, coolant, 40
Fuses, changing, 31
H
Hardware specifications
Data cable pinout, 44
LCU, 40
Host computer requirements, 5
I
Installation lens, 12 software, 11 system, 5
L
LCU changing fuses/voltage, 31 precautions, 3 refilling, 20 specifications, 40
Lens installation, 12
M
Metachrome II, 23
MPP mode, 23
Multi-Pinned Phase (MPP), description, 23
Multiple cameras, 6
P
Performance certificate, 23
Power brick connecting, 7
Precautions camera, 3
LCU, 3
R
Repair of system components, 4
S
Software compatibility requirements, 5
Specifications, 35–44
Storage requirements, 2
Strobe mode, 45
System components, 1
System installation, 5–26
T
Technical support, 4
Thermoelectric cooler, description, 24
Trigger modes
Bulb, 45
Strobe, 45
Trigger-First, 45
Trigger-First mode, 45
Troubleshooting, 27–34
V
Voltage, changing, 31
W
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, 24
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