4.1.2. Detector Head
The detector head comes with a protective cover (1 mm, stainless steel) for the front window (figure 4.5), which should only
be removed during operation (figure 4.6). The sensors are behind a 12 µm thick Mylar
®
(PET) foil coated with aluminium to
protect them from humidity, dust and from being touched.
Figure 4.5:
The PILATUS3 R CdTe 100K-M detector head with the protective cover in place (front view)
Danger
#1
Danger of electric shock. Do not touch the Mylar
®
foil. The sensors behind the Mylar
®
foil are operated at
high voltages. Touching the Mylar
®
foil can cause an electrical shock and damage of the sensors.
Caution
#5
The cover may not protect the detector from a direct beam.
Figure 4.6:
The PILATUS3 R CdTe 100K-M detector head with protective cover removed (front view)
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