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iKon-XL Hardware Guide

Version 1.9 rev 21 Oct 2019

Summary of Contents for ANDOR iKon-XL 230

Page 1: ...iKon XL Hardware Guide andor com Andor Technology Ltd 2019 Version 1 9 rev 21 Oct 2019...

Page 2: ...PANEL 16 2 3 CAMERA CONTROL UNIT CCU 500 18 2 4 POWER REQUIREMENTS 19 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 20 3 1 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE INFORMATION 20 3 2 MOUNTING THE IKON XL USING THE MOUNTING FLANGE 20 3 3 ATTA...

Page 3: ...3 12 1 Installing Fibre Optic Card Drivers Windows only 28 SECTION 4 OPERATION 29 4 1 EMERGENCY MAINS DISCONNECTION 29 4 2 POWER UP SEQUENCE 29 4 3 POWER DOWN SEQUENCE 29 4 4 USING THE IKON XL 29 SECT...

Page 4: ...1 9 rev 21 Oct 2019 4 IKon XL APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 34 APPENDIX B MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 37 APPENDIX C DEWPOINT INFORMATION 40 APPENDIX D REFERENCE INFORMATION 41 APPENDIX E OTHER INFORMAT...

Page 5: ...096 x 4108 and aligned specs with Specification Sheet Added further details on iRIG B Section 2 2 Updated software installation steps including Linux Section 3 10 Updated power requirements Appendix A...

Page 6: ...damage If replacement of the detachable power supply cord is required ensure replacement is of same type and rating 11 Only use the CCU 500 configured for the specified cable length Using a 5 m cable...

Page 7: ...ed or is suspected unplug the mains cables do not use and contact Andor Customer Support 23 When using a liquid cooling system it is recommended that an overpressure device is fitted to avoid leaks th...

Page 8: ...nding or general mishandling Ensure that the minimum curvature is never exceeded when handling Recommended minimum bend radius is 30 mm 2 Optical fibres are prone to damage by bending local to the con...

Page 9: ...Neutron radiography see Section 1 5 1 This manual includes a description of the main features of the iKon XL installation routine operation and troubleshooting It also provides a summary of some of th...

Page 10: ...ndor 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 Higashi Shinagawa Tokyo 140 0002...

Page 11: ...FORMATION 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 docu...

Page 12: ...electronic format 1 Fibre Optic PCIe Card 1 Quick Start Guide 1 USB3 PCIe Card 1 FIbre optic LC LC multimode 15 m 1 CCU 500 Camera Control Unit and country specific power cord 1 BNC SMA Cable 2 m 3 CC...

Page 13: ...have the following options EA01 The sensor type is BV midband AR coating D The cooling type is Deep Cooled S The shutter type is Standard Shutter iKon XL 231 Sensor Models Sensor Types Cooling Option...

Page 14: ...rd 5 m cable XL DC CAB ST 15M Additional 25 m multimode fibre optic cable LC LC patch lead OM2 FIBR 25M Additional 100 m multimode fibre optic cable LC LC patch lead OM3 FIBR 100M Hard shell protectiv...

Page 15: ...eaded holes for M5 bolts on 189 PCD Refer to the additional supplied information or specification sheet appropriate for your specific model Sensor The iKon XL features high resolution CCD sensors such...

Page 16: ...Kon XL to the control PC USB 3 card via a high speed USB 3 0 connection TTL Logic The TTL Logic connection permit connection to other devices for synchronisation and control of fire trigger and shutte...

Page 17: ...ailable from Andor Note that the fibre is the multimode MM type IRIG B The iRIG B connection is compatible with IRIG B standard GPS with 10 ms resolution The iRIG info is only stored in the IRIGDATA f...

Page 18: ...rn the user if the CCU 500 unit overheats e g due to obstruction to the cooling fans or if there is a fan failure Remote Shutdown Enables remote power on off using a cable with BNC connection The LED...

Page 19: ...f the unit for unrestricted air flow minimum 100 mm 2 4 Power Requirements Ensure that the power connector for the iKon XL camera is inserted securely The connector is keyed to aid correct orientation...

Page 20: ...UMIDITY MUST MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS DEFINED IN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 1 Transport and Storage Information The iKon XL is packed in a normal transport packaging for shipping Hard shell transport c...

Page 21: ...hanical drawings in Appendix B 3 4 Installing the CCU 500 Camera Control Unit The Camera Control Unit may be mounted in a 19 rack mount with the supplied rack mount brackets x2 and 6 off M5 x 10 csk s...

Page 22: ...XL to the fibre optic input of the PCIe card of the control PC Always ensure that the fibre optic cable is installed before switching on the camera Fibres can easily be damaged by bending or general...

Page 23: ...e the camera will be damaged Notes The CCU 500A is supplied with the iKon XL flexi cooling model CCU 500B is supplied with the deep cooled model Route the cable to avoid tight bends or strain on the c...

Page 24: ...em of the camera is rated to 6 bar 600 kPa If your water supply exceeds this value then an overpressure safety device or regulator must be fitted to restrict the water pressure to less than or equal t...

Page 25: ...or regulator must be fitted to restrict the water pressure to less than or equal to this rating 3 9 Connecting the Liquid Cooling System An overview for connecting a liquid cooling system is outlined...

Page 26: ...on the finish button Linux 1 Switch on the PC then unpack the archive that you have received In the following steps replace version with the version number of the archive you have E g 2 102 30000 0 2...

Page 27: ...the Disable USB 3 0 power management functions check box 3 12 Installing a Fibre Optic Card Ensure anti static precautions using anti static strap provided Keep all screws safe It is highly recommend...

Page 28: ...ers e g Texas_Instruments_xHCI_Driver_v1 16 4 0_WHQL_ Multilanguage and run the Texas_Instruments_xHCI_Driver_ v1 16 4 0_WHQL_ Multilanguage exe Note Select the appropriate driver to match the OS of t...

Page 29: ...supply 2 Ensure that the USB 3 0 Section 3 11 or fibre optic cable Section 3 12 is connected between the camera and the PC 3 Start up the PC after the camera 4 Launch your camera control software e g...

Page 30: ...U 500 From time to time it may be necessary to clear away the dust with a small brush The fans disperse heat from the unit Should the airflow become blocked the unit may overheat and the thermal warni...

Page 31: ...o the camera window 3 With the shutter open turn the camera on its side making it easier for particles to fall out of the camera head Face the window toward you at the edge of a table 4 Give the windo...

Page 32: ...if this is required For a replacement shutter models shown in Section 1 5 3 and information on the replacement procedure please contact your Andor representative 5 7 Cooling Hoses and Connections The...

Page 33: ...ry for several hours before you attempt reuse 4 Before reuse blow dry gas through the cooling slits on the side of the camera to remove any residual moisture Use warmer water or reduce the flow of wat...

Page 34: ...000 e Pixel readout rates 0 1 1 2 4 MHz Peak QE 95 for BV models 87 for BB models iKon XL 231 Sensor Models Sensor Options See Section 1 5 1 Pixels 4096 H x 4108 V Pixel size 15 x 15 m Image area 61...

Page 35: ...x 266 3 7 87 x 7 87 x 10 48 CCU 500 370 0 x 284 2 x 92 8 14 57 x 11 19 x 3 65 Environmental Specifications Usage Indoor use only Operating Altitude Up to 6000 m Operating Temperature 0 C to 30 C ambi...

Page 36: ...0 3A hold current Low Voltage Output Connector of CCU 500 Fischer DBP 105 A110 139 CCU 500A Fischer DBP 105 A110 239 CCU 500B Low Voltage Input Connector of iKon XL Fischer DBP 105 Z110 139 CCU 500A F...

Page 37: ...HUTTER APERTURE ON 189 0 7 441 PCD X 20 0 787 DEEP 8 OFF M5 TAPPED HOLES PIXEL 1 1 36 0 0 5 1 42 0 02 FOCAL PLANE 200 0 237 3 9 34 25 4 1 00 7 87 1 15 115 4 4 54 274 5 10 81 29 3 196 0 7 72 MOUNTING H...

Page 38: ...ATER CONNECTORS SUPPLIED LC FIBRE OPTIC I O POWER IRIG B 149 0 5 87 MOUNTING HOLE POSITION 22 5 8 OFF M5 TAPPED HOLES X 20 DEEP 0 787 ON 189 0 7 44 PCD PIXEL 1 1 SHUTTER APERTURE 90 0 3 543 33 5 0 5 1...

Page 39: ...Camera Control Unit CCU 500 370 0 14 57 0 87 5 3 44 94 6 3 72 Switch Display Diagnostics Warning LEDs BNC Remote Shut down Camera cable outlet Power input 3x Fans 270 0 10 63 284 2 11 19 Weight 6 6 K...

Page 40: ...s 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 to forma...

Page 41: ...se visit our website and view the technical article on UltraVac Cold Space Technology Deep cooled model Cold Space Technology is a patent pending technology from Andor for effective TE cooling of very...

Page 42: ...utilises the full pixel well depth and is most suitable for normal to dynamic conditions containing both low and high signal levels High Sensitivity mode is most suitable for when you want to determi...

Page 43: ...his could be an issue during long kinetic series or dynamic measurements Baseline Clamp corrects each individual image for any baseline drift by subtracting an average bias signal from each image pixe...

Page 44: ...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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