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4411 - 0097 Version 4. C December 1 7, 2013 *4411 - 0097*.
Copyright 2003- 2013 Princeton Instruments, a division of Roper Industries, Inc. 3660 Quakerbridge Rd Trenton, NJ 08619 TEL: 800-874- 9789 / 609-587- 9797 FAX: 609-587- 1970 All rights reserved.
iii Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 9 Description ......................................................................................................
iv PI -MTE Sy stem Manual Version 4.C Chapter 5 Operation ........................................................................................... 35 Introduction .....................................................................................
Table of Content s v Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 63 Introduction ...........................................................................................................
vi PI -MTE Sy stem Manual Version 4.C Warranty & Service ............................................................................................. 99 Limited Warranty: ...........................................................................
Table of Content s vii Figure 31. Module Installation ........................................................................................ 74 Figure 32. Serial Viola tions Have Occurred dialog box ................................................. 77 Figure 33.
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9 Chapter 1 Introduction Description The PI- MTE camera is ideall y suited for operation insi de a vacuum chamber. State- of-the- art CCD arrays are available for t h e PI - MTE camera that enable outst anding performance in a wide range of X-ray Im aging and Spectroscopy applications.
10 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Inspect the supplied power cord. If it is not compatible with the power socket, replace t he cord with one that has su itable c onnectors on both ends. Replacement power cords or power plugs must have the same polarity and power rating as that of the or iginal ones to avoid hazard due to electr ical shock.
Chapter 1 Introduction 11 Cleaning Turn off all power to the equipment and secure all covers before cleaning the units. Otherwise, damage to the equipment or personal injury could occur. Normally, PI -MTE cam eras operated i n vacuum will remain clean by virt ue of the vacuum .
12 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Chapter 4, System Setup provides detailed dir ections for se tting up a PI-MTE camera for imag ing applications. Chapter 5, Operation discuss es baseline si gnal and noise, setting and maintain ing temperature control, and verifying camera operation.
13 Chapter 2 System Component Descriptions PI -MTE Camera CCD Arrays : The PI- MTE:1300B and PI- MTE:2048B incorporat e a back-illuminated CCD without AR coating for very low-energy x- ray detection.
14 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C POW ER Sw itch an d Ind ica tor : Th e p owe r sw itch lo catio n and ch arac teri stic s d epe nd on the ve rsio n of ST- 13 3 C ont roll er that wa s s hip ped wit h y ou r s ys tem .
Chapter 2 System C omponent Descriptions 15 R ea r P a n el Fe a tu res : T he re a r p an e l c on n ec t or de s cr ip t io n s a re k ey ed t o t h e ac c om pa n y in g fi g u re . T h e F us e /V ol t ag e la be l w ill b e a b o v e o r b el o w the Po we r Mo du le .
16 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C # Feature # Feature 8 TTL In/Out: User-programm able interface w ith eight input bits and eight output bits that can be written to or polled for ad ditional control or functionality . Refer to " TTL Control " , page 58 .
Chapter 2 System C omponent Descriptions 17 Vacuum Compatible Flexible Tubing: The st ainless-steel vacuum-com patible ¼″ - O D, 36″ -long flexible t ubing (2825-0449) interconnects between the c amera water tubings and the vacuum feed through a 2 ¾″ ConFlat flange.
18 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Application Software The Princeton Instruments WinVie w /3 2 s o ft w ar e p a ck ag e p r ov id es co m pre h en siv e im ag e a c qu isi ti o n, di s pl a y , p.
19 Chapter 3 Installation Overview The list and diagrams below brief ly describe the sequence of actions required t o hookup your system and prepare to gather data. Refer t o the indicated ref erences for more information. At the fir st sig n o f c ond ens atio n o n the cam era' s i nle t an d/o r o utle t p ipes , t urn of f th e s ys tem .
20 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Action Reference 9. Make the tubing connections between the coolant circulator and t he camera. If the cam era is being operated in vacuum, additional tubing connections to the intermediate vacuum flange will be require d.
21 Chapter 4 System Setup Unpacking the System During the unpacking, check the system com ponents for poss ible signs of shipping damag e. If there are any, notify Princeton Instruments and file a claim with the carrier .
22 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Interface Card: TAXI: Princeton Instruments (RSPI ) High Speed PCI Interface board or USB 2.0: Native on motherboard or user-provided USB 2.0 I nterface Card (Orange Micro 70USB90011 USB2.0 PC I is recomm ended for desktop computers and the SII G, I nc.
Chapter 4 System Setup 23 Fluid Pre ssure: 25 psig (maximum ). Inlet/Outl et Port Locati ons: VCR male fittings (or Swagelok fittings for earlier systems) and flexible s tainless steel hoses are pr ovided to mak e the hose connecti ons be tween the camera and an intermediate vacuum flange.
24 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Su p er VG A m o ni to r a n d gr ap h ic s c a rd su p po r ti n g a t l ea s t 2 56 co l or s w ith at le as t 1 Mby te o f m em or y . Me m or y r e qu i re m e nt is de p en d en t o n de s ir ed di s pl a y re s ol u ti on .
Chapter 4 System Setup 25 Installing the WinView/32 Applicati on Software Administrat or privilege s are required under Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® and Windows ® 7 to install software and hardware. The following inst allation i s performed via the WinVi ew/32 software inst allation CD.
26 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C If using WinView/32 software, either High Speed PCI or PCI(Timer) can be t he selected Interface type. This select ion is accessed on t he Hardware Se tup | Interface tab page. High Speed PCI allows data trans fer to be int errupt -driven and g ives the highest performance in some situations.
Chapter 4 System Setup 27 TT L IN/OUT AUX USB 2.0 Setting up a USB 2.0 Interfac e Administrat or privilege s are required under Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® and Windows ® 7 to install sof tware and hardware.
28 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C To Update the OrangeUSB USB 2.0 Driver: This procedure i s str ongly recom mended when a laptop computer will be used to comm unicate with the ST -133. As stated before, we recommend the SI IG , Inc. USB 2.0 PC Card, Model US2246 if USB 2.
Chapter 4 System Setup 29 To Install the Princeton Instruments USB2 Interface: The following information as sumes that: You have v erified t hat the host computer meets the required s pecificati ons for USB 2.0 comm unication with the PI-MTE system (refer to page 23 ).
30 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Connecting the Interface (Controller -Computer) Cable TAXI ® Cable ( 6050 - 0148 - C E) Turn the Control ler power OFF (OFF = 0, ON = | ) and the Computer power OFF before connecting or disconnecting the Controll er -Com puter cable.
Chapter 4 System Setup 31 3. Move the slide latch over to lock the connect or in place. Re fe r t o " Securing the Detector-Controll er Cable Slide Latch " , p ag e 76 . 4. Connect the female end of the cable to t he camera. 5. Slide the latch unt il it l ocks on the posts.
32 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Entering the Default Came ra System Par ameters into WinView The following instruct ions assume that you have performed the computer interface installat ion.
Chapter 4 System Setup 33 Making the Coolant Connections 1. Take care that t he coolant used i s pH neutral. Acidi c or alkaline coolant ca n damag e the camera fittings and internal cooling block through corrosion . Such damage could be very expensive to repair.
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35 Chapter 5 Operation Introduction The PI- MTE camera family has been designed for mobile operation inside a vacuum chamber. These cameras can be mounted on a m ovable arm in vacuum to im age a subject from m ore than one direct ion.
36 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Figure 8. Block Diag ram of Sig nal Path in System Whether or not the da ta is displayed and/or st ored depends on the dat a collection operation ( F ocus or Acquire ) t hat has been select ed in the applicat ion software.
Chapter 5 Operation 37 System On/Off Sequences If y our system is configured for the USB 2.0 comm unication inter face, you must follow the system on/off sequences as stated bel ow. These sequences ensur e that comm unication is est ablished and maintained between the c amera and the host computer : 1.
38 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Ge tting Started 1. If the system is liquid -cooled, double check that the circulat or is fil led with a 50:50 mixture of ethylene glycol and water and that the hose connecti ons are secure. When satisf ied that thes e requi rements are met, do the following: a.
Chapter 5 Operation 39 Detector Temperature (Setup|Detector Temperature…): +20°C for the First Light procedure. T o see when the array temperature reaches and stabilizes at the t arget temperature, l eave the Detector Temperature di alog box open.
40 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Figure 9. Example o f WinView Data Acquired from First Light Procedu re Because the time to acquire and read out an image v aries direct ly with the size of the CCD, the observed frame rate will vary greatly depending on the CCD installed.
Chapter 5 Operation 41 5. The previous steps shoul d be sufficient to prevent condensation fr om occurring on the camera (its array, electr onics, a nd /or coolant port s). However, i f the cam era is currently in an evacuated vacuum cham ber, you may al so want to allow at least 30 minutes t o pass before venti ng the vacuum cham ber.
42 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Operating a PI- MTE with the visible no se in atmosphere can result i n condensation if t he camera has not been evacuated to at least 1 mTorr befor e running wit.
Chapter 5 Operation 43 Exposure Time Exposure time (set on the E xperiment Setup|Main tab page) is the ti me between start acquisition and s top acquisiti on commands sent by the application software t o the camera.
44 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C As previously m entioned in the "Cooling" topic, pa ge 41, cooling also means the possibilit y of condensation.
Chapter 5 Operation 45 If y ou observe a sudden change in the baseline si gnal you may hav e excessive humidity in the camera's v acuum enclosure. Im medi ately t urn off the contr oller. Then, contact Princeton Instruments Cust omer Support for f urther inst ructions.
46 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Note: The start of the exposure is s ignaled by NOT SCAN going high but will not occur until the curr ent clean cycle and the addit ional user - defi ned nu m ber of cle ans (ty pi call y 0) have finished. "Number of Cleans" is defined on t he Setup| Hardware Setup|Cleans/Skips tab page.
Chapter 5 Operation 47 The upper left drawing in Figure 12 represents a CCD after expos ure but before the beginning of readout. The capital letters r epresent different amounts of charge, including both signal and dark charge. This section expl ains readout at full resolution, where every pixel is digitized separately.
48 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Binning also reduces readout ti me and the burden on computer m emory, but at the expense of resolut ion. Since shift register pixels t ypically hold only twice a.
Chapter 5 Operation 49 This techni que is also useful in high light level experi ments, where the camera is again photon shot-noise limited. Summ ing m ultiple pi xels in soft ware corresponds to collecting more photons, and results in a be tter S/N rati o in the measurement.
50 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C The ST-133 100 kHz /1 MHz Controller has a si ngle A/D converter that can be run at either 100 kHz or 1 MHz. The choice of digitization speed is made via the applicati on software.
51 Chapter 6 Advanced Topics Introduction P re v io u s cha p te r s h av e di sc u ss e d set ti n g up th e ha r dw are an d th e sof t wa r e f or ba s ic op e ra ti o n.
52 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Note: Since PI- MTE cameras do not use shutter s, the Shutter Type selection on the Hardware Setup|Controller/Camera tab page should be " None ". The shutter options available incl ude Normal, PreOpen, Disable Opened or Disable Closed.
Chapter 6 Advanced Topics 53 Figure 16 . Free Run Timing Diagram External Sync In this m ode all exposur es are synchronized to an external sour ce via signal input to the Ext Sync BNC on the back of the ST -133.
54 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Shutter opens Shutter remains open for preprogrammed exposure time System waits while shutter closes Shutter opens Controller waits for External Sync pulse Controller waits for External Sync pulse (shutter preopen) (shutter normal) Figure 17 .
Chapter 6 Advanced Topics 55 External Sync with Continuous Cleans Another timing m ode available with the ST -133 controller i s called Continuous Cleans .
56 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Figure 20 . Con tinuous Clean s Timing Diagram ( - ed ge trigger) Figure 20 shows the same timing diagram as Figure 18 with the addition of continuous cleans (indica ted by the shaded areas label ed CC).
Chapter 6 Advanced Topics 57 Figure 21 . Cha rt of Safe Mod e and Fa st Mode Opera tion.
58 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C TTL Control Fully supported by WinView/WinSpec Version 2.6.x when the com m unication prot ocol is TAXI (PCI). This feature is not supported when the protocol i s USB 2.
Chapter 6 Advanced Topics 59 Table 4 il lustrates this coding for decimal values 0 through 7. Obviously this table could easily be extended to show the coding for values all t he way to 255.
60 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Figure 23 . TTL Diag nostics dialog box Pin # Assignment Pin # Assignment Figure 22 . TTL I n/Out Connector 1 IN 1 14 IN 2 2 IN 3 15 IN 4 3 IN 5 16 IN 6 4 IN 7 17.
Chapter 6 Advanced Topics 61 Connector hardware and cables of many different types are widely available and can often be obtained l ocally, such as at a nearby Radio Shack ® store. A list of possi bly useful items follows. Note that , although the items listed may be appropriate in many situations, t hey m ight not meet your specific needs.
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63 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Do not attach or remove any cables while the det e ct or system is powered on. Introduction The following issues have correspondi ng troubleshooting sections in t his chapter.
64 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes In -Vacuum Operation: If you observe a sudden change in the baseline signal, turn off the controller . Contact the f actory Customer Support Dept. for f urther instru ct ions. Refer to page 102 for contact i nformation.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooti ng 65 4. Save the edited file. 5. The next time you start WinVi ew, the new name will be displayed on the Hardware Set up dialog. 6. If y ou later re -run the Camera Detection Wizard, the name will be changed back to the default name (i.
66 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C To Change Voltage and Fuse C onfiguration: Before opening the power module, turn the Controller OFF and unplug the power cord.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooti ng 67 Controller Is Not Responding If this messag e pops up when you click on OK after selecti ng the Interface Type during Hardware Setup (under the WinVi ew/32 Setup menu), the system has not been able to comm unicate with the Controller .
68 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C If your PI-MTE is designed f or in-vacuum applicati ons: Vacuum deteriorat ion is normal for PI- MTE cameras that are designed for oper ation in vacuum chambers but are temporarily being operated with a visible nose in air .
Chapter 7 Troubleshooti ng 69 Data Loss or Seria l Violation You may experience either or both of these conditions i f the host computer has been set up with Power Saving features enabled. This i s particular ly true for power saving with regard to the hard drive.
70 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Data Overr un Occurred Because of mem ory constraints and t he way that USB transfers da ta, a "Data overrun has occurred" message m ay be displayed during data acquisiti on. If this messag e is displayed, perform one or more of the following actions: 1.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooti ng 71 Error Occurs a t Computer Powerup If an error occurs at boot up, either the Interface is not inst alled properl y or there is an address or inter rupt confli ct. Turn off t he computer, try a new address or interrupt and reinstall the card.
72 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C As shown, there are no conflict s, allowing the three peri p heral cards t o operate properl y. If the PCI Serial card were then i nstalled, the BIOS would interrogate the PCI cards and may reassign them new address and inter rupt values as follows.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooti ng 73 Operation There are no oper ating considerations t hat are unique to t he PCI Serial card. The card can easily accept data as f ast as any Princeton Instruments system now available can send it.
74 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Removing/Installing a Plug-In Module The ST-133 Controller has thr ee plug-in slots. The Analog/Control module (leftmost slot when the controller i s viewed from the rear) and the Interface Control module (either a TAXI or a USB 2.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooti ng 75 To Install a Module: Installing a m odule is a bit more com plex be cause you first have to be sure the locking screws are aligned correct ly. The fol lowing procedure is suggested: 1. Verify that the Controller has been turned OFF.
76 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Securing the Detector -Controller Ca ble Slide Latch Some Princeton I nstruments Detector -Controller cables use a sl ide latch to se cure the Detector-Controller cable t o the DETECTOR connector on the back of the ST-133.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooti ng 77 Serial viola tions have occurre d. Check interfa ce cable . Figure 32 . S erial Violations Ha ve Occurred d ialog box This error message dialog w ill appear if you tr y to acquire an image or focus the camera and either (or bot h) of t he following conditions exist s: The camera system is not turned ON.
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79 Appendix A Specifications PI -MTE Camera CCD Arrays Note: The following list may not be current. Contact t he factory for up - to - date information on available chips a nd chip performance specificat ions. Princeton Instruments Exclusive: 1340 × 1300B, No AR, MPP, 20 × 20 µm pixels e2v CCD42- 40: 2048 × 2048B, No AR, MPP, 13.
80 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Environmental Storage temperature: <55°C Operating environm ent: 5 °C < T < 30°C Relative humidity: 50%; non-condensing (not applicabl.
Appendix A Specifications 81 Serial Com Interf ace: f emale, D- subminiature 9-pin connector for RS232 serial comm unication Pow er Input: 100, 120, 220, 240 V; 47 to 63 Hz. Power to detector is provided through the Detector-Controller ca ble. Pow er Consumption: Refer t o the Fuse/Vol tage label on the back of the ST -133.
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83 Appendix B Outline Drawings Note: Dimensions are in inches (mm). Figure 33 . PI -MTE Camera (3- 01 -06 and la te r).
84 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Figure 34 . PI -MTE Camera (8- 01 -05 and la ter).
Appendix B Outline Drawings 85 Figure 35 . PI -MTE Camera (8- 01 -05 and ea rlier).
86 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Figure 36 . S T-133 A Controller Figure 37 . S T-133 B Controller.
87 Appendix C VCR and Swagelok Fittings VCR ® Fittings Installation The VCR fitti ngs are completely assem bled and are rea dy to be connected. Fitti ngs on the PI- MTE coolant pipes are VCR size ¼” male glands with gasket retainer assemblies containing copper gaskets.
88 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Gasket Replac ement To ensure proper sealing, gaskets should be replaced before re - co nnecting previously connected fitt ings. 1. Place one wrench on the male fitti ng and hold it in place a s you use the other wrench to rotate the f emale fitting CCW.
Appendix C VCR and Swagelok Fittings 89 3. Ho ld the fit ting body steady with a backup wrench and tighten this nut 1¼ turns. Watch the s cribe mark, m aking one complete revolution and continue to the 9 o’clock position. By scribing the nut at the 6 o’clock position as it appears t o you, there will be no doubt as to the star ting position.
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91 Appendix D Visible <-> Open Nose Change Instructions Introduction The PI- MTE camera is shipped with a visibl e nose on the front of the camera. The visible nose typically includes a tes t lens and is desi gned to pr otect the camera during shipment and to allow you to verify sy stem operation in a non -vacuum environment.
92 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C 4. After the vacuum is fully vented, clamp or support the camera with the CCD array looking up. 5. Loosen, by one turn, each of the eight (8) socket head screws on the face of t he nose. 6. After all of t he 8 screws have been loosened one turn, remove all 8 screws.
Appendix D Visible < -> Open Nose Chang e Instructions 93 Replacing the Open Nose with the Visible Nose This operat ion should be performed in a cleanroom environment to prevent possibl e contamination of the CCD array. Whenever the open nose is on the camera, EXTREME CAUTION m ust be used to prevent damag e to the CCD array.
94 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C 10. Then instal l the remaining 4 corner screws. 11. Using a criss-cross pattern, tor que the 8 screws to 15 in-lbs. 12. Verify that the O -ring seal is in place on the vacuum port adapter and that it is in good condition.
95 Appendix E USB 2.0 Limitations The following information covers the current ly known lim itations ass ociated with operating under the USB 2.0 interface. Maximum cable length is 5 meters (16.4 feet) 2 MHz is currently the upper digitization r ate limit for the ST -133 Controller.
96 PI - MTE System Manual Version 4.C Feature Supported with USB 2.0 in WinX 2.5.X Remarks Macro Record YES Macros recor ded for non - PVCAM cameras m ay have to be re-reco rded to function TT L I/O NO Table 8.
Declaration of Conformity.
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99 Warranty & Service Limited Warranty : Princeton Instruments, a division of Roper Industries, Inc. ("Princeton Instruments", "us", "we", "our" ) makes the following limited warranties.
100 PI -MTE System Manual Versi on 4.C Sealed Chamber I ntegrity Limited 12 Month Wa rranty Princeton Instruments warrants the sealed chamber integrity of all our pr oducts for a period of twelve (12) months after shipment.
War ranty & Service 101 Owner's Manual a nd Troubleshooting You should read the owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this product . In the unlikely event that you should encounter dif.
102 PI -MTE System Manual Versi on 4.C 10. A ll w arr a nt ie s i m pli e d b y st at e l a w o r n o n- U. S . l aw s , i nc l ud i ng t he im pl ie d w ar ra n ti e s o f m erc h an t ab i li ty a n.
103 Index #-B 64 -p in DIN con ne cto r ................................................. 14 70 V sh ut te r dri ve opt ion ............................................ 15 A/ D c onv ert ers ............................................................
104 PI -MTE System Manual Versi on 4.C D-E Dar k c ha rge ................................................................ . 54 d e fi n i t io n o f .................................................. 44 d yn a mi c r a ng e ..........................
Index 105 PI - MTE co o l i ng Ca jon Ult ra To rr t ubi ng f itt in gs .......................... 41 co n de n s at i on ......................................................... 42 cool an t f low rate ...............................................
106 PI -MTE System Manual Versi on 4.C Trou bles ho oti ng ca m e r a 1 i n Ca me r a Na m e fi e l d ...................... 64 TTL I n / Ou t ha r d wa r e i n t e r f a c e ......................................... 60 pi n a ssi gnmen ts ...........
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