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2 Introduction
2.1 General Information
This manual is intended to assist users in the installation, operation and maintenance of Release Version
4.30 & 4.31 of the Delayline Detectors DLD8080. It is divided into 11 chapters. The chapter “Introduction”
contains a brief description of the DLD. The chapter “Installation” refers to installation and cabling, while
the chapter “Principle of Operation” explains the theory of operation of the DLD. 3 chapters describe
the technical details of the detector readout package and chapter “Operation of the DLD” describes the
operation of the DLD. The final chapters contain among others technical details about the microchannel
plates and the Delayline Detector in general.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Please read this manual carefully before performing any electrical or electronic operations
and strictly follow the safety rules given within this manual.
The following symbols appear throughout the manual:
Note
The “note symbol” marks text passages, which contain important information/hints about
the operation of the detector. Follow these information to ensure a proper functioning
of the detector.
The “caution symbol” marks warnings, which are given to prevent an accidentally
damaging of the detector or the readout system. Do NOT ignore these warnings and
follow them strictly. Otherwise no guarantee is given for arose damages.
The “high voltage symbol” marks warnings, given in conjunction with the description of
the operation/use of high voltage supplies and/ or high voltage conducting parts.
Hazardous voltages are present, which can cause serious or fatal injuries. Therefore
only persons with the appropriate training are allowed to carry out the installation,
adjustment and repair work.
DLD8080 R4.30 & R4.31 Manual | Surface Concept GmbH
