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6.5
FUSE REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................................... 33
6.6
COOLING HOSES AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................................... 33
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 34
7.1
PREVENTING CONDENSATION ............................................................................................ 34
Page 1: ...iKon L Hardware Guide andor com Andor Technology Ltd 2019 Version 1 4 rev 23 Apr 2019 Covering models iKon L 936 iKon L SO iKon L SY iKon L HF...
Page 2: ...OWER SUPPLY UNIT AND POWER REQUIREMENTS 17 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 18 3 1 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE INFORMATION 18 3 2 F MOUNT 18 3 3 MOUNTING THE IKON L USING THE MOUNTING FLANGE 19 3 4 ATTACHING TO MOUNT...
Page 3: ...N L 26 4 4 1 Adjusting the cooling fan speed 26 4 4 2 Preventing Overheating 26 SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SO SY AND HF MODELS 27 5 1 IKON L SO 27 5 1 1 Best Practice Guidelines 27 5 1 2 Mou...
Page 4: ...Version 1 4 rev 23 Apr 2019 4 IKon L 6 5 FUSE REPLACEMENT 33 6 6 COOLING HOSES AND CONNECTIONS 33 SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 7 1 PREVENTING CONDENSATION 34...
Page 5: ...n 1 4 rev 23 Apr 2019 5 IKon L APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 35 APPENDIX B MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 36 APPENDIX C DEWPOINT INFORMATION 39 APPENDIX D REFERENCE INFORMATION 40 APPENDIX E OTHER INFORMAT...
Page 6: ...ower requirements Solis information removed this is available from Solis in built help 1 4 23 Apr 2019 Updated US and Japan addresses Updates to this Manual Changes are periodically made to the produc...
Page 7: ...of the detachable power supply cord is required ensure replacement is of same type and rating 11 Performance of the system may be adversely affected by rapidly changing environmental conditions or op...
Page 8: ...s that may find their way to the mains electricity supply and create a hazard Refer to the information in SECTION 3 7 for general guidelines on the correct installation and use of a liquid cooling sys...
Page 9: ...retain the packaging materials to transport or return equipment if required If the equipment appears damaged in any way return it to sales outlet in its original packaging No responsibility for damage...
Page 10: ...cations This manual includes a description of the main features of the iKon L installation routine operation and troubleshooting It also provides a summary of some of the technical features of the iKo...
Page 11: ...7126 Fax 44 0 28 9031 0792 Andor Technology 300 Baker Avenue Suite 150 Concord MA 01742 USA Tel 1 860 290 9211 Fax 1 860 290 9566 Asia Pacific China Andor Technology Japan 5F IS Building 3 32 42 Higas...
Page 12: ...ATION PROVIDED HEREIN 1 3 Copyright and Protective Notices The copyright in this document and the associated drawings are the property of Andor Technology Ltd and all rights are reserved This document...
Page 13: ...on sheet for full model information as options vary with each model 1 Software CD Solis and SDK are ordered separately Hardware Guide in electronic format 1 Performance Booklet 1 BNC SMB Cable 2m 1 US...
Page 14: ...below The iKon L is intended only for use with accessories recommended and supplied by Andor Please contact your local Andor representative if further information is required Description Code iKon L 9...
Page 15: ...ltraVacTM vacuum technology has been applied to the iKon L UltraVac provides a permanent hermetically sealed enclosure for maximum QE and cooling performance over many years operation Camera Window Th...
Page 16: ...gh impedance not 50 as an incorrect impedance match could cause errors with timing and triggering The SMB Ext Trig input is TTL level CMOS compatible and has 470 impedance I2 C The I2 C provides a con...
Page 17: ...Input 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 2 2 A max Cable input is IEC connection at mains to match regional requirements Output 24 VDC 150 Watts 6 6 A max 4 pin cable see below Pin Description 1 24 VDC ve 2 24 VDC...
Page 18: ...led from the camera 3 2 F mount The standard iKon L 936 model features a F mount for easy attachment to a wide range of compatible lenses Adapters are also available for other lens fitments refer to S...
Page 19: ...For SO models refer to Section 5 3 4 Attaching to Mounting Posts There are three holes that can be used if required with the 1 4 UNC mounting posts with 1 spacing For further information refer to the...
Page 20: ...at the power connectors for the iKon L camera are inserted securely The connectors are keyed to aid correct orientation The symbols on the power cable the PS 40 and the camera must be aligned correctl...
Page 21: ...oid leaks that may find their way to the mains electricity supply and create a hazard Never use damaged split or worn hoses The coolant connectors are factory fitted and sealed they cannot be removed...
Page 22: ...the camera head is 2 bar 30 PSI 3 9 Connecting the Liquid Cooling System An overview for connecting a liquid cooling system is outlined below please refer to the information supplied with your coolin...
Page 23: ...ppear on the desktop on re start 7 The iKon L is now ready to be connected to a PC laptop and powered on 3 10 3 New Hardware Wizard When the iKon L camera is connected to a PC for the first time the N...
Page 24: ...computer 2 Open the PC enclosure to gain access to the expansion slots 3 Locate a suitable PCIe slot for a USB 2 0 cards 4 If you are unsure which slot is correct please consult the PC user manual 5 R...
Page 25: ...MAINS SOCKET AND REMOVE THE MAINS LEAD FROM THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 4 2 Power up Sequence 1 Ensure that the iKon L is powered on at the mains power supply Note there is also a power switch on the P...
Page 26: ...or the camera temperature to stabilize before acquiring data However for optimum performance it is recommended to leave the fan setting at High 4 4 2 Preventing Overheating Care should be taken to ens...
Page 27: ...cted and the use of a cold finger is strongly recommended Contamination Damage When not in use the sensor chamber should be covered and sealed Due to the exposed nature of the sensor extreme care shou...
Page 28: ...side Bolts to come from this end M8 x 45 long 6 1 mm 0 24 168 1mm 6 62 24mm 0 94 No thread captive nuts 0 e g D0936N 00Z BEN Image plane of sensor Nut rotates this side Bolts to come from this end M8...
Page 29: ...ting to vacuum chamber Due to the exposed nature of the window care should be taken with the camera as damage can easily occur through mishandling or by contamination If due to accident or misuse the...
Page 30: ...to the camera FOP both surfaces must be free of contamination to avoid damage Dust or contamination can be removed by drop and drag optical cleaning technique For cleaning use lens tissue with a suit...
Page 31: ...cleaning solution to the cloth then wipe the camera body with the dampened cloth Do not use abrasive or other detergents to clean the camera 6 4 Cleaning the Camera Window At some point it may become...
Page 32: ...ing Always orient the compressed air can in an upright position before spraying A clean source of compressed air such as an air can is recommended do not use a compressor that may spray fine droplets...
Page 33: ...the same type and rating for continued protection The characteristics of a replacement fuse are as follows Rating 5A 240 VAC Type BS 1362 size 1 6 3 25 4 mm cartridge 6 6 Cooling Hoses and Connections...
Page 34: ...are attached If this occurs carry out the following actions 1 Switch off the system 2 Wipe the camera with a soft dry cloth NOTE It is likely there will already be condensation on the cooling block a...
Page 35: ...ry of CAT II means that the equipment is designed to cope with transient voltages above the rated supply that would be experienced by any product connected to a mains socket in a building Rated Pollut...
Page 36: ...Version 1 4 rev 23 Apr 2019 36 IKon L APPENDIX B MECHANICAL DRAWINGS iKon L 936...
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Page 38: ...Version 1 4 rev 23 Apr 2019 38 IKon L iKon L SO For attachment options refer to section 5 1 2 iKon L SY...
Page 39: ...rst signs that condensation is forming will be on the coolant connections entering and exiting the camera Use of coolant at or below the dewpoint can result in permanent damage to the camera head due...
Page 40: ...re information about our UltraVac technology please visit our website and view the technical article on UltraVac Shutter and Triggering Information 1 The documentation supplied by the shutter manufact...
Page 41: ...warranty conditions will have been made available during the ordering process The current version may be viewed at www andor com pdfs literature Andor_Standard_Warranty pdf Waste Electronic and Electr...
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