6. Using the Genie-PC/Genie-2000
Software
This chapter describes 2016 Amp/TCA calibration, normalization and setup using the
Genie-2000/Genie-PC software. PC software installation and setup is covered in “PC
Software Installation” on page 49.
Conventions
1.
Each 2016 defined in the system is assigned a number, from 1 to n (this
number is referred to as a channel).
2.
Up to sixteen 2016 modules may be connected to each AIM.
3.
2016 numbers 1 through 16 are connected to the first AIM, 17-32 to the
second AIM.
4.
The ICB address of a 2016 is the 2016 number minus 1 (for instance, 2016
number 1 is at ICB address 0).
5.
The software is designed to accommodate a maximum of thirty-two 2016
modules per system configuration.
Starting the Software
To run the 2016 Setup software:
Genie-2000: Click on the program item under Start | Programs | Genie-2000.
Genie-PC: Click on the program icon located in the Genie-PC folder on the
desktop.
Refer to page 50 for details on defining the detector datasources; these definition must
be created prior to starting the software.
Calibration Procedure
The calibration procedure ensures that the amplifier gain and SCA windows are set so
the SCA settings read directly in energy (keV). For example, the 5.9 keV x-ray peak
from
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Fe will be located at the centroid of an SCA window set to 5.9 keV.
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Using the Genie-PC/Genie-2000
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