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SYNAPSE 

CCD Detection System 

User Manual

  

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Part Number 81100 – Revision 2 
 

Summary of Contents for JOBIN YVON SYNAPSE

Page 1: ...SYNAPSE CCD Detection System User Manual Part Number 81100 Revision 2...

Page 2: ...ment may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means including electronic or mechanical photocopying and recording without prior written permission of HORIBA Job...

Page 3: ...OR SYSTEM INSTALLATION 11 Installation Overview 11 Unpacking and Equipment Inspection 12 Installing SynerJY Application Software 14 Mounting Synapse to a Spectrograph 15 Connecting Electrical Interfac...

Page 4: ...Hardware Binning Control 49 CCD Exposure Control 49 Synapse Power Supply Unit 51 Integrated TE Power Supply 51 Integrated Power Shutter Drive Circuitry optional 51 Power Supply Unit Electrical Interfa...

Page 5: ...NDIX D WEEE RECYCLING PASSPORT 77 WEEE Product Marking 79 General External View of Detector Head 81 Dismantling of Detector Head 82 Notes for Dismantling Detector Head 83 Complete Recycling Data of De...

Page 6: ...ating Ext Material for Recycling 81 Figure 22 Illustration of the Dismantling Process for the Synapse Detector Head 82 Figure 23 Synapse Detector Head Depicting Location of Internal Material for Recyc...

Page 7: ...ch products including without limitation to persons injured directly or indirectly in connection with your use or operation of the products The foregoing indemnification shall in no event be deemed to...

Page 8: ...ata or loss of profits arising out of or in connection with our products or the use or possession thereof HORIBA Jobin Yvon is also in no event liable for damages on any theory of liability arising ou...

Page 9: ...uidelines presented below may assist you in finding the specific manual that is the most informative on a particular subject Each manual generally covers a specific product along with the features and...

Page 10: ...Preface x...

Page 11: ...acuum chamber Low noise amplifiers are precisely located next to the CCD sensor to minimize any noise from the external environment Communication between the detector and the host computer is achieved...

Page 12: ...Circuit I2 C Bus Two wire synchronous serial interface Standard Mode 100 kb s Fast Mode 400 kb s Voltage Input Range 10 V 1 V 0 1 V and 0 01 V programmable via software Current Input Range 10 A 1 A 0...

Page 13: ...ic range and dark current are a function of the selected sensor in combination with the Synapse detection system and as such are addressed in separate CCD specification documents for all HORIBA Jobin...

Page 14: ...System Description and Specifications 4...

Page 15: ...rear panel of the power supply unit This module incorporates two 5 x 20 mm IEC approved 2 0 A 250 V ceramic slow blow fuses Cooper Bussman P BK GDC 2A or equivalent to protect against line disturbanc...

Page 16: ...conditions when operating the instrument To prevent permanent damage to your system please observe the following safety precautions Do not block the air vents of the detector head or power supply uni...

Page 17: ...goggles full face shield skin protective clothing and protective gloves Humidity Caution excessive humidity if present can damage certain equipment Ultraviolet light Ultraviolet light Wear protective...

Page 18: ...ar a full face shield to protect face from dangers such as ultraviolet visible or infrared light or from explosion hazards Wear protective goggles Wear protective goggles to protect eyes from dangers...

Page 19: ...Yvon s SynerJY software To successfully install SynerJY the your computer system must be equipped with the following Software Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system Hardware Meets minimum requir...

Page 20: ...Make sure that the power switch located on the back of the power supply unit is set to the off O symbol position 2 Remove the four Phillips head screws that secure the dust cover to the unit 3 Remove...

Page 21: ...trostatic discharge ESD may damage components of the Synapse CCD detection system if proper precautions are not taken The sensor and detector head electronics are all very sensitive to ESD When instal...

Page 22: ...k your Synapse system examining each component for possible shipping damage Figure 3 below depicts the individual system components Figure 2 Typical Synapse System Components User s Manual Metric Acce...

Page 23: ...Detector CCD XXXX XXX SYN 2 Power Supply Unit 354010 3 Shielded USB Communications Cable A to B 980087 CEE 7 7 to CEE 22 220 V 98020 4 AC Power Cord NEMA 5 15 to CEE 22 110 V 98015 4 ft standard 3524...

Page 24: ...Enter your name and the name of the company for which you work Click Next 8 Select a destination location to install SynerJY or click Next to accept the default location C Program Files Jobin Yvon and...

Page 25: ...with the CCD flange already attached to the camera The CCDs are focused and aligned at the factory and when installed in a spectrograph using the procedure below should be properly aligned and requir...

Page 26: ...ed on the back panel of the detector head 6 Connect the BNC shutter cable to the BNC Shut port Connect the remaining end of the BNC receptacle to the spectrograph Note The first time that the unit is...

Page 27: ...Detector System Installation 17 Figure 4 Typical Synapse Electrical Interconnect Scheme BNC Cable Part Number 352470 E x it P o r t...

Page 28: ...Detector System Installation 18...

Page 29: ...d Alignment on the Spectrograph Operation Modes Initial Power up 1 Check that all system cables interfacing to and from the overall detection system are properly connected 2 Verify that the Synapse po...

Page 30: ...he software has not passed Windows Logo Testing appears The software has been fully checked for compatibility issues by HORIBA Jobin Yvon and will not interfere with the correct operation of your syst...

Page 31: ...llowing screen appears Click on Synapse to highlight the displayed text then click OK If more than one Synapse detector is listed chose the correct one based on serial number 11 Launch SynerJY or othe...

Page 32: ...al line source such as a mercury lamp to the instrument entrance slit Consult the documentation provided with your lamp for proper mounting instructions Do not turn the lamp on Your light source may e...

Page 33: ...rotation stop for the CCD flange Figure 5 CCD Rotation and Adjustment Mechanisms Synapse Focus and Alignment 1 Turn on the light source Using the software make the slit width as narrow as possible 10...

Page 34: ...ment rotation of the CCD camera insert a 1 5 mm allen key into the hole in the side of the unit to engage the CCD rotation adjustment set screw Turning the screw into the body clockwise will push agai...

Page 35: ...as of interest on the CCD array In such experiments each area produces a single spectrum CCD Position spectral data is obtained when the signal is binned or summed along each column in a selected area...

Page 36: ...rs Areas definition of the active sections of the CCD detector Signals that encounter sections of the CCD that are not part of an active area are not recorded Once an area is specified the area defini...

Page 37: ...ADC speed should be set to 20 kHz For maximum frame rates the ADC speed selection should be set to 1 MHz Time Interval the elapsed time between the start of one accumulation to the start of the next a...

Page 38: ...Initial Power up and Operation 28...

Page 39: ...ation and is activated during the interval when the CCD is being exposed to light START EXPERIMENT The START EXPERIMENT signal indicates the start of an experiment Upon receipt of a Start Acquisition...

Page 40: ...l subsequent activity on this external input will be ignored until the integration period and CCD readout time have completed for the acquisition at hand For experiments involving multiple acquisition...

Page 41: ...ngle Acquisition Experiment Using Positive Edge Triggering External Trigger Input Expose Shutter Readout t Readout t t Rep Rate Expose The Start Experiment signal activates after the experiment is set...

Page 42: ...gered Trigger Input signal and active low logic levels 0 V for all TTL output signals available to the end user Figure 8 Timing Diagram for an Externally Triggered Multi accumulation Acquisition Using...

Page 43: ...ion Reference The Normalization mode of the AUX IN port allows the system to correct acquired data for some external reference signal For example a silicon detector might be used to monitor the power...

Page 44: ...rs 3 Click the Advanced button to view the Multi Channel Detector Advanced Parameters screen Select the Normalize to AUX Input check box to enable Normalization uncheck the box to disable this feature...

Page 45: ...averages the data from the InGaAs detector over the specified integration time Figure 10 Typical Configuration for Independent Data Acquisition using Synapse AUX IN Port To use the AUX IN as an indep...

Page 46: ...ck OK to close the window 8 Click Run to start the experiment Configuring for Voltage and Current Modes To switch Auxiliary Analog Input operation modes two separate Single Channel Detector configurat...

Page 47: ...ncy and signal to noise ratio Synapse typically provides a default cooling set point temperature 70 C 203 K Array temperature setability is provided in steps of 0 1 C resolution From a temperature sta...

Page 48: ...Temperature Control 38...

Page 49: ...drawn away from the array s surface as current is passed through the Peltier device The heat transfer process continues in succession thru the Peltier stages to a heat spreader located on the atmosphe...

Page 50: ...LED will illuminate as yellow indicating that the Peltier device is powered and cooling the sensor Once the temperature setpoint is reached the system will enter closed loop mode and the TEMP LED wil...

Page 51: ...rors a male gender SMB is utilized for the TTL input signal associated with the External Trigger Input function while its female gender counterpart provides for the detection system s TTL output signa...

Page 52: ...I2 C An external Inter Integrated Circuit I2 C bus interface is provided to allow Synapse to communicate with end user specific slave I2 C devices when required This two wire synchronous serial interf...

Page 53: ...powered Temperature Status LED The TEMP status LED is a bi color LED that illuminates YELLOW upon power up to indicate that the detector is cooling and has not reached its proper operating temperature...

Page 54: ...20 kHz ADC rate selectable thru the SynerJY application software HORIBA Jobin Yvon s proprietary low noise 16 bit analog circuitry contributes negligibly to the overall system noise which is dominate...

Page 55: ...would take advantage of the High Sensitivity mode gain setting while experiments involving elevated photon flux levels would benefit the most from the High Light gain setting A brief discussion of ea...

Page 56: ...y to collect larger photon levels without compromising linearity It should also be noted that selection of this gain mode allows end users with high light applications to acquire the same photon flux...

Page 57: ...For the Synapse CCD Detection System typical system noise figures range between 3 to 5 electron RMS i e 1 sigma and are largely dependent on the specific sensor used as compared to the system s electr...

Page 58: ...w illustrates a typical raw baseline noise scan for a Synapse detector configured in the High Sensitivity gain mode under dark conditions with the calculated resultant 3 5 e RMS noise Figure 13 Typica...

Page 59: ...that effectively shift the summed pixel information into the output amplifier s storage node prior to pixel readout and digitization This super pixel once digitized actually represents four pixels of...

Page 60: ...R3C4 R4C1 R4C2 R4C3 R4C4 Empty Empty Empty Empty Output Amplifier Storage Output Amplifier Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Plus Plus Plus Plus Starting Image Two Shifts Down Verticle bin by 2 Row 1 Row...

Page 61: ...of air flow for proper operation In addition the unit incorporates a dust cover to filter out debris and air borne particulate matter from the air intake path Depending on the end user s environment i...

Page 62: ...pole fusing power entry module located on the rear panel of the power supply unit This module incorporates two 5 x 20 mm IEC approved 2 0 A 250 V ceramic slow blow fuses Cooper Bussmann Part BK GDC 2...

Page 63: ...rimental parameters SynerJY offers a variety of ways to view data allowing for quick and powerful interpretation Please refer to the documentation provided with the software for user instructions Shut...

Page 64: ...CCD2 500M 750M 1000M 1250M Front axial Side lateral alone Side lateral both 1425MCD 1425MCD B 1425MCD C 750I Front axial 227MCD CP140 CP200 External Only 23009030 HR460 Front axial 23024630 HR640 Exte...

Page 65: ...the application software 2 Set the power switch on the back of the power supply to the OFF O symbol position 3 Disconnect the power cable interfacing between the power supply unit P N 354010 and the...

Page 66: ...fully remove the Synapse detector head from the spectrograph pulling the detector towards you out of the mount 7 Unplug the AC power cord Note By adjusting only the flange lock of iHR and MicroHR seri...

Page 67: ...Optics of Spectroscopy www jobinyvon com usadivisions oos index htm Stray light entering the spectrometer system through methods other than the entrance slit may interfere with the measurement Reduce...

Page 68: ...s For best results the detection system should be isolated from devices generating such fields In instances where external field sources may be hampering the detection system s optimum performance HOR...

Page 69: ...ease contact the factory for advice in the event that the system cannot reach the setpoint within 30 minutes from power up or if physical damage to the instrument is suspected Shutter If the shutter s...

Page 70: ...ls to Turn On If the unit fails to turn on check that The power cord is connected to the power supply unit The power cord is plugged into a live outlet The connector of the power supply unit is secure...

Page 71: ...61 Appendix A Dimensional Drawings Figure 1 Figure 16 Synapse Detector Head Note Dimensions are in inches mm...

Page 72: ...Appendix A Dimensional Drawings 62 Figure 17 Distance from Focal Plane to CCD Chip...

Page 73: ...Appendix A Dimensional Drawings 63 Figure 18 Synapse Power Supply Unit...

Page 74: ...Appendix A Dimensional Drawings 64...

Page 75: ...EC 61326 2002 Emissions Immunity Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC The CE marking ha...

Page 76: ...Radiated Immunity IEC 61000 4 3 2006 Conducted Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 2006 Electrical Fast Transients IEC 61000 4 4 2004 Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000 4 2 2001 Voltage Interruptions IEC 61000 4 11...

Page 77: ...or infrared light Exposure to these types of radiation even reflected or diffused can result in serious and sometimes irreversible eye and skin injuries When using a lamp do not aim the light guide a...

Page 78: ...experiment Type and enter a reference Center Wavelength such as Hg line at 546 nm 5 Click the Advanced button to view the Advanced Multi channel Parameters screen Set the data to display as signal in...

Page 79: ...he acquisition 11 While in Data Preview select Detectors and set five equal areas in the Free Form Area list 12 Click the Reformat button to display the areas then click Apply to apply the area change...

Page 80: ...r clockwise 15 When the focus and alignment of the camera are properly set tighten the flange lock to clamp the CCD flange in position 16 To lock the focus wheel in its current position turn off the l...

Page 81: ...ale Triggering can be activated at the start of each experiment or at the start of each acquisition during the course of one experiment To enable triggering using SynerJY 1 Start SynerJY and open the...

Page 82: ...or TTL Falling Edge 5 From the Output Trigger heading click Enable to activate an Output Trigger 6 Select the appropriate Output Trigger parameters TTL Output can be used for Experiment Running functi...

Page 83: ...erence To use the AUX port as a reference channel 1 Start SynerJY and open the Experiment Setup screen 2 Click the Detectors icon from the General tab Click the Active check box to activate the detect...

Page 84: ...ware documentation 2 Start SynerJY and open the Experiment Setup screen 3 The Aux Port will appear as an option in the detectors list in Experiment Setup and Data Preview Click the Active check box to...

Page 85: ...itch Auxiliary Analog Input operation modes you must create two separate Single Channel Detector configurations one for Voltage and one for Current both connected to the Synapse When one of these dete...

Page 86: ...Appendix C Performing Routine Procedures with SynerJY 76...

Page 87: ...entioned directive Table VII below summarizes the complete list of components and materials incorporated in the Synapse CCD Detection System that require selective treatment as defined by this Europea...

Page 88: ...Screw Driver 1 and 2 Hex Driver 1 16 3 32 and 0 050 Wire Cutting Pliers Needle Nose Pliers The remainder of this appendix is dedicated to addressing the reuse and treatment associated with both the S...

Page 89: ...depicted in the product marking figures incorporate the crossed out wheel bin symbol indicating that separate waste collection is required for this electrical electronic equipment once its end of life...

Page 90: ...sport 80 Figure 19 Synapse Detector Head Product Markings Figure 20 Synapse Power Supply Unit Product Markings S N 110 3106 110 31 06 S N WK YR Crossed out wheel bin symbol S N WS110 3106 WS 110 31 06...

Page 91: ...le IX Breakdown of Synapse Recycling Components Viewed Externally Number Recycling Material Code Notes 4 Delrin spacer 6 Product labels vinyl polyurethane 2 pcs 7 Mixed plastic Product label polycarbo...

Page 92: ...rocess for the Synapse Detector Head Table X Detector Head Disassembly Process Number Disassembly Process 1 Unscrew item 4 8 places 2 Remove item 8 3 Unscrew item 3 4 places 4 Remove item 7 2 places 5...

Page 93: ...ted on circuit boards No parts with height and or diameter 25mm 4 Circuit boards Internal to unit 2 Glass Attached to nose piece Thermo electric cooler 1 Charge Coupled Device Located underneath stain...

Page 94: ...mo electric cooler 0 011 Attached to baseplate Charge Coupled Device 0 008 Attached to thermo electric cooler Mixed metal 0 029 Small single parts screws washers Mixed plastic 0 068 Delrin parts 2 len...

Page 95: ...wer Supply Unit Recycling Components Viewed Externally Number Recycling Material Code Notes 8 Rubber Rubber feet 5 Product labels vinyl polyurethane 2 pcs 6 Fan filter dust guard 7 Product label polyc...

Page 96: ...ation of the Dismantling Process for the Synapse Power Supply Unit Table XIV Power Supply Unit Disassembly Process Number Disassembly Process 1 Unscrew item 4 4 places 2 Remove item 5 3 Unscrew item 1...

Page 97: ...n of Internal Power Supply Unit Recycling Number Recycling Material Code Important Information Material components which can disturb certain recycling processes 5 Electrolytic capacitors Only One comp...

Page 98: ...xcludes magnetic parts Power entry module 0 036 RoHS compliant Mixed metal 0 015 Small single parts screws washers Mixed plastic 0 020 Fan filter dust guard product labels Rubber 0 002 Rubber feet loc...

Page 99: ...pse Accessory Part Number TTL Shutter Out Cable SMB Jack to BNC Male 4 Ft TTL Ext Trig In Cable SMB Plug to BNC Male 4 Ft CCA SYNAPSE TRIG Shutter driver for controlling additional shutters uses CCA S...

Page 100: ...Appendix E Accessories 90...

Page 101: ...your system The software version can be determined by selecting the software name at the right end of the menu bar and clicking on About Also knowing the memory type and allocation and other computer...

Page 102: ...r of the instrument A list of items and or components to be returned A description of the problem including operating settings The instrument user s name mailing address telephone and fax numbers The...

Page 103: ...Seller This warranty shall not apply to any components subjected to misuse due to common negligence adverse environmental conditions or accident nor to any components which are not operated in accorda...

Page 104: ...Warranty 94...

Page 105: ...applications This mode of operation is also referred to as MPP which is also discussed in this glossary section Areas Areas are defined as the active sections of the CCD detector Signals that encount...

Page 106: ...s projected along the spectrograph image plane CCD sensors are offered by a number of manufacturers and come in a variety of sizes chip architectures and performance grades to best meet the applicatio...

Page 107: ...ase in chip temperature The more the dark signal the less dynamic range will be available for experimental signal This signal accumulates for the entire time between readouts or flushes regardless of...

Page 108: ...700 nm to 1100 nm Felgett s Advantage Multi channel detection provides an improvement in signal to noise ratio as compared to single channel scanned spectral detection Because the multi channel detec...

Page 109: ...is common to all detectors and associated camera systems The total amount of real signal that exists in an experiment is less important than the ratio of the signal s magnitude to the total system no...

Page 110: ...tom Such materials include the P N junctions of the silicon photodiodes used in CCD arrays The energy of the light must be greater than or equal to the binding energy of the electron to free an electr...

Page 111: ...ling CDS technique which generally requires more processing time per pixel compared with other less accurate measuring methods It should be noted that faster readout times increase the total system no...

Page 112: ...tion typically 1 or 2 electrons per count Since stronger signals saturate the ADC quicker low electrons per count is considered high gain a small signal produces a large response Conversely large opti...

Page 113: ...103 Notes...

Page 114: ...104 Notes...

Page 115: ...tance from focal plane to chip 62 Synapse detector head 61 Synapse power supply unit 63 Disassembling 55 Disclaimer vii E Electrical Interconnect Scheme 18 Electrical Interface Cables 16 Electrical In...

Page 116: ...utter models 53 Slow Scan Acquisition Mode 44 Software 53 Specifications 1 2 Spectral Response 101 Synapse instrument description 1 SynerJY focus and alignment on spectrograph 67 triggering 71 using t...

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