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PI-MTE System Manual

Issue 6

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Document Organization

This manual includes the following chapters and appendices:

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Chapter 1, About this Manual

This chapter provides information about the organization of this document, as
well as related documents, safety information, and conventions used
throughout the manual.

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Chapter 2, PI-MTE System Overview

This chapter provides information about the camera, controller, interface card,
cables, and application software.

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Chapter 3, Installation

This chapter provides information about installing system components.

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Chapter 4, System Setup

This chapter provides detailed procedures about configuring a PI-MTE camera
system for imaging applications.

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Chapter 5, Operation

This chapter discusses baseline signal and noise, configuring and maintaining
temperature control, and verifying proper system operation.

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Chapter 6, Advanced Topics

This chapter discusses standard timing modes (i.e., Free Run, External Sync, and
Continuous Cleans,) Fast and Safe Triggering Modes, and TTL control.

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Chapter 7, Troubleshooting

This chapter provides recommended troubleshooting procedures and typical
resolutions in the event of system malfunction.

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Appendix A, Technical Specifications

This appendix provides system specifications.

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Appendix B, Outline Drawings

This appendix includes outline drawings for the PI-MTE camera, ST-133A
Controller, and ST-133B Controller.

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Appendix C, VCR and Swagelok Fittings

This appendix provides information necessary for assembling VCR

®

and

Swagelok

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tube fittings.

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Appendix D, Visible to Open Nose Change Instructions

This appendix provides procedures necessary to change the PI-MTE camera
nose from the Visible Nose (with test lens) to an Open Nose configuration, and
vice versa.

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Appendix E, USB 2.0 Limitations

This appendix provides information about current know limitations associated
with using the USB 2.0 interface.

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Warranty and Service

Provides information about the limited warranties for Teledyne Princeton
Instruments’ equipment and software.

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Summary of Contents for Princeton Instruments PI-MTE

Page 1: ...www princetoninstruments com PI MTE System Manual 4411 0097 Issue 6 October 1 2019...

Page 2: ...lication may be issued to incorporate such change Copyright 2003 2019 All Rights Reserved Teledyne Princeton Instruments 3660 Quakerbridge Rd Trenton NJ 08619 TEL 800 874 9789 609 587 9797 2 PI MTE Sy...

Page 3: ...rs and Indicators 16 2 4 Cables 18 2 5 Interface Card 19 2 6 Vacuum Port Adapter 19 2 7 Application Software 20 2 8 User Manuals 20 2 9 Optional Components 21 2 10 Cleaning 21 2 11 Repairs 21 Chapter...

Page 4: ...3 1 Condensation 46 5 4 Exposure and Signal 47 5 4 1 CCD Array Architecture 47 5 4 2 Exposure Time 47 5 4 3 Temperature Control 49 5 4 4 Dark Charge 49 5 4 5 Saturation 50 5 4 6 Clean Cycles 51 5 4 7...

Page 5: ...stics Software 83 7 10 3 Operation 84 7 11 Program Error 84 7 12 Removing Installing a Plug In Module 85 7 12 1 Remove a Module 85 7 12 2 Install a Module 86 7 13 Secure the Detector Controller Cable...

Page 6: ...5 7 2 x 2 Binning for Images 54 Figure 6 1 Timing Tab Page 59 Figure 6 2 Free Run Mode Flow Chart Part of Figure 6 8 61 Figure 6 3 Timing Diagram Free Run Mode 61 Figure 6 4 Flow Chart External Sync...

Page 7: ...y 99 Figure C 8 Insert Tubing into Swagelok Fitting 99 Figure C 9 Scribe Retaining Nut 99 Figure C 10 Tighten Retaining Nut 100 Figure C 11 Disconnected Fitting 100 Figure C 12 Seated Front Ferrule 10...

Page 8: ...MTE Camera Timing Modes 60 Table 6 2 TTL IN OUT Connector Pinout 68 Table 6 3 Bit Values with Decimal Equivalents 1 High 0 Low 69 Table 7 1 Issues with Recommended Troubleshooting Procedures 73 Table...

Page 9: ...sponsible for the installation setup configuration and acquisition of imaging data collected using an PI MTE system This document provides all information necessary to safely install configure and ope...

Page 10: ...ndard timing modes i e Free Run External Sync and Continuous Cleans Fast and Safe Triggering Modes and TTL control Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides recommended troubleshooting procedure...

Page 11: ...ng Apparatus It is designed for indoor operation only Before turning on the power supply the ground prong of the power cord plug must be properly connected to the ground connector of the wall outlet T...

Page 12: ...tact with the device can only be performed at the factory 4 If you are using high voltage equipment such as an arc lamp with your camera system be sure to turn the controller power ON LAST and turn th...

Page 13: ...er as short as possible and also provides RF shielding 2 1 1 CCD Arrays The PI MTE 1300B and PI MTE 2048B incorporate a back illuminated CCD without AR coating for very low energy x ray detection With...

Page 14: ...controller contains the analog and digital electronics scan control and exposure timing hardware and controller I O connectors all mounted on user accessible plug in modules This highly modularized d...

Page 15: ...r to Section 7 12 Removing Installing a Plug In Module on page 85 for information about removing and inserting boards CAUTION To minimize the risk of equipment damage a module should never be removed...

Page 16: ...e Power Module Refer to Table 2 1 for descriptions of each connector indicator Figure 2 2 ST 133 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators 120Vac 50 60Hz FUSES LEFT RIGHT 100 120V 0 75A T 2 50A T 220 240 V...

Page 17: ...o mark the beginning of the first exposure In free run operation it remains low until the system is halted If a specific number of frames have been programmed it remains low until all have been taken...

Page 18: ...vacuum cable with braided sleeve 6050 0475 The low vacuum cable is also available in 1 5 meter and 2 meter lengths Detector Controller 6050 0526 50 kHz 2 MHz Systems The standard 3 cable has DB 25 con...

Page 19: ...11 0097_0007 4411 0097_0008 4411 0097_0009 4411 0097_001 USB 2 0 Card This interface card is required when the system interface uses the USB 2 0 protocol and the computer does not have native USB 2 0...

Page 20: ...ge acquisition not for image processing PVCAM places acquired images into a buffer where they can then be manipulated using either custom written code or by extensions to other commercially available...

Page 21: ...the finish of the surfaces on which they are used NOTE Some discoloration of the copper portions of the camera may occur This is normal and has no effect on operation 2 11 Repairs Save the original p...

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Page 23: ...tting on page 30 4 If using WinView 32 software to control your system install that software if it has not already been installed Refer to the WinView 32 manual 5 If the USB 2 0 interface card is not...

Page 24: ...ion 4 8 Connect the Detector Controller Cable Non Vacuum Applications on page 35 Section 7 13 Secure the Detector Controller Cable Slide Latch on page 87 11 If the camera is being operated in vacuum t...

Page 25: ...Chapter 3 Installation 25 PI MTE System Diagram 4411 0097_0014...

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Page 27: ...er supplied with your system The System ID numbers on the controller s and camera s serial labels must match Camera to Vacuum Flange cable Vacuum compatible DB25 to DB25 3 ft Vacuum Flange to Controll...

Page 28: ...enters the unit through ventilation openings on the side panels flows past the warm electronic components as it rises and is drawn out the rear of the controller by the fan It is important that there...

Page 29: ...n common use in the region to which the system is shipped If the power cord plug is incompatible a compatible plug should be installed taking care to maintain the proper polarity to protect the equipm...

Page 30: ...he setting that is closest to the actual line voltage should have been selected The fuse and power requirements are printed on the panel above the power input module The correct fuses for the country...

Page 31: ...Installation Type dialog see Figure 4 2 click on the Typical radio button to install the required drivers and the most commonly installed program files Select the Custom radio button if you would like...

Page 32: ...6 4 feet 2 MHz is currently the upper digitization rate limit for the ST 133 Controller Large data sets and or long acquisition times may be subject to data overrun because of host computer interrupts...

Page 33: ...t Settings Control Panel 3 Select System and then System Properties 4 Select the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager button 5 Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers 6 Right mouse click on Orange...

Page 34: ...l module You may be prompted to enter the directory path s for the apausbprop dll and or the apausb sys file s either by keyboard entry or by using the browse function If the AUTO PCI option is select...

Page 35: ...ler cable to the Detector port on the back of the Controller 3 Move the slide latch over to lock the connector in place Refer toSection 7 13 Secure the Detector Controller Cable Slide Latch on page 87...

Page 36: ...slide latch to the back of the camera and slide the latch until it locks on the posts 4 10 Configure Default Camera System Parameters into WinView NOTE Information in this section assumes that the app...

Page 37: ...r true data acquisition For a step by step procedure about basic system operation refer to Section 5 2 First Light on page 41 4 11 Make the Coolant Connections CAUTION 1 Take care that the coolant use...

Page 38: ...r detailed information about using VCR fittings and Swagelok fittings Figure 4 4 shows the correct coolant ports for the incoming and outgoing coolant CAUTION These ports are not interchangeable Figur...

Page 39: ...f the camera monitors its temperature CAUTION Two front sections noses are available for the PI MTE camera an open nose for work inside a vacuum chamber and a visible nose with quartz window for opera...

Page 40: ...off and with Zoom 1 1 selected In Acquire mode every frame of data collected can be automatically stored the completed dataset may include multiple frames with one or more accumulations This mode wou...

Page 41: ...cuum environment the visible nose is installed on the camera The intention of this procedure is to help you gain basic familiarity with the operation of your system and to show that it is functioning...

Page 42: ...TE The following procedure is based on WinView 32 When using a different application refer to the application s documentation for appropriate procedures Basic familiarity with the WinView 32 software...

Page 43: ...e you are acquiring data Interface tab page Setup Hardware High Speed PCI or PCI Timer NOTE This tab page is not available if you are using the USB 2 0 interface Cleans and Skips tab page Setup Hardwa...

Page 44: ...d frame rate will vary greatly depending on the CCD installed With a short exposure time it is not uncommon for the frame readout time to be significantly longer than the exposure time This completes...

Page 45: ...ithin an evacuated vacuum chamber it is strongly recommended to wait an additional 30 minutes minimum before venting the vacuum chamber 6 This completes the warm up procedure 5 3 Cooling The PI MTE ca...

Page 46: ...a PI MTE with the visible nose in atmosphere can result in condensation if the camera has not been evacuated to at least 1 mTorr before running with chilled coolant The coolant should be no colder th...

Page 47: ...CCDs can be roughly thought of as a two dimensional grid of individual photodiodes called pixels each connected to its own charge storage well Each pixel senses the intensity of light falling on its...

Page 48: ...xposures that are significantly longer than the readout time can be performed without a shutter as the amount of smearing will be low If smearing or other factors require a shutter the NOT SCAN or the...

Page 49: ...PI MTE cameras when operated in the open nose configuration depend on the vacuum environment for thermal isolation of the cooled CCD and for preventing condensation on it Both the CCD array and the c...

Page 50: ...you observe a sudden change in the baseline signal you may have excessive humidity in the camera s vacuum enclosure Immediately turn off the controller Then contact Teledyne Princeton Instruments Cust...

Page 51: ...r of rows on the CCD However you need to keep in mind that a clean cycle must be completed before a Start Acquisition command will be implemented The more rows in a cycle the greater the delay between...

Page 52: ...oftware where it can be displayed and or stored Readout begins by moving charge from the CCD image area to the shift register The charge in the shift register pixels which typically have twice the cap...

Page 53: ...As each value is emptied into the output it is digitized Only after all pixels in the first row are digitized is the second row moved into the shift register The order of shifting in our example is t...

Page 54: ...early with the number of pixels grouped together For signals large enough to render the camera photon shot noise limited the S N ratio improvement is roughly proportional to the square root of the num...

Page 55: ...s where the camera is again photon shot noise limited Summing multiple pixels in software corresponds to collecting more photons and results in a better S N ratio in the measurement 5 5 3 Background S...

Page 56: ...igh dynamic range The 2 MHz conversion speed permits the fastest possible data collection and the 100 kHz or 50 kHz conversion speed is suitable for use where noise performance is the paramount concer...

Page 57: ...see is not noise It is a fully subtractable readout pattern Each CCD has its own dark charge pattern unique to that particular device Every device has been thoroughly tested to ensure its compliance w...

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Page 59: ...ctions are included in this chapter Section 6 1 Standard Timing Modes Discusses Timing Modes Shutter Control and Edge Trigger Information about the trigger pulse input connector EXT SYNC is also provi...

Page 60: ...charge measurements or when no shutter is present PreOpen available in the External Sync and External Sync with Continuous Cleans modes opens the shutter as soon as the ST 133 is ready to receive an E...

Page 61: ...chronized to the ST 133 controller by using the output signal software selectable SHUTTER or NOT SCAN on the Hardware Setup Controller Camera tab page from the SCAN connector NOTE NOT SCAN reports whe...

Page 62: ...the experiment should precede the actual signal by at least that much time If not the shutter will not be open for the duration of the entire signal or the signal may be missed completely Also since...

Page 63: ...Any variation in the external sync frequency also affects the amount of dark charge even if light is not falling on the CCD during this time NOTE In Figure 6 5 when EXT SYNC is still active i e it rem...

Page 64: ...oes not prevent the incoming signal from being detected since photo generated electrons are still collected over the entire active area However if the signal arrival is coincident with the vertical sh...

Page 65: ...he ST 133 has been sent the Start Acquisition command by the computer all frames are collected without further intervention The advantage of this triggering mode is that experiment timing is controlle...

Page 66: ...66 PI MTE System Manual Issue 6 Figure 6 8 Flow Chart Safe Mode versus Fast Mode 4411 0097_0032...

Page 67: ...isplay is therefore at most only one frame behind the actual data collection One disadvantage of the Safe Mode is that events may be missed during the experiment since the ST 133 is disabled for a sho...

Page 68: ...T Connector Pinout Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function 1 IN 1 10 OUT 3 19 Reserved 2 IN 3 11 OUT 5 20 GND 3 IN 5 12 OUT 7 21 OUT 2 4 IN 7 13 Reserved 22 OUT 4 5 GND 14 IN 2 23 OUT 6 6 EN CLK 15 IN...

Page 69: ...TTL high 5 VDC For example to define the number three the user would simply set the lines TTL IN 1 and TTL IN 2 both high 5 VDC It would be necessary to apply TTL low to the remaining six lines becaus...

Page 70: ...while TTL IN 1 and TTL IN 2 were high those values would remain latched for as long as EN CLK remained low The levels actually present at TTL IN 1 and TTL IN 2 could then change without changing the v...

Page 71: ...irely on the user s requirements If the individual connections are made using coaxial cable for maximum noise immunity recommended the center conductor of the coax should connect to the proper signal...

Page 72: ...UG 88 Male BNC connector to the free end of the cable following the instructions supplied by Radio Shack on the box Radio Shack P N 278 103 7 To use this cable connect the DB 25 to the TTL IN OUT con...

Page 73: ...me on Hardware Setup dialog box page 74 Changing the ST 133 Line Voltage and Fuses page 75 Controller Is Not Responding page 77 Camera does not achieve temperature lock page 78 Vacuum Deterioration pa...

Page 74: ...are Setup dialog box When a PVCAM based camera is detected selected during the Camera Detection wizard a default name e g Camera1 will be shown in the Detected Hardware table and will be entered in th...

Page 75: ...hanging the ST 133 Line Voltage and Fuses The appropriate voltage setting for your country is set at the factory and can be seen on the power module If your voltage source changes you will need to cha...

Page 76: ...Figure 7 4 Figure 7 4 Accessing the Power Module 3 To change the voltage setting roll the selector drum until the setting that is closest to the actual line voltage is facing outwards See Figure 7 5...

Page 77: ...n able to communicate with the Controller Check to see if the Controller has been turned ON and if the interface card its driver and the interface cable have been installed If the Controller is ON the...

Page 78: ...emperatures provide less thermal noise and better signal to noise ratio 7 5 2 1 In Vacuum Applications Vacuum deterioration is normal for PI MTE cameras that are designed for operation in vacuum chamb...

Page 79: ...ector Temperature dialog box is open the following message will be displayed in the box when thermal overload is detected Detector Overheated Consult operations manual or contact PI Technical Support...

Page 80: ...actions Minimize the number of programs running in the background while you are acquiring data with WinView 32 Run data acquisition in Safe Mode Add memory Use binning Increase the exposure time Defr...

Page 81: ...re 7 10 Typical Error 183 Dialog Error Creating Controller Error 129 Indicates the problem is with the PVCAM INI file Perform the following procedure 1 Close WinView 32 2 Run RSConfig 3 Verify the ST...

Page 82: ...available addresses and interrupt levels and automatically assigns them so that there are no PCI address or interrupt conflicts However because the BIOS doesn t know about the user assigned ISA I O ad...

Page 83: ...ss and interrupt assignments for each PCI device in the computer One such program available from Teledyne Princeton Instruments Customer Support department is called PCICHECK When the program is run i...

Page 84: ...ssage Hardware Conflict will be displayed WinView 32 At the same time the LED on the upper edge of the PCI Serial card will light Users are thus advised not to take any actions that would worsen the p...

Page 85: ...sary to return the unit to the factory for recalibration CAUTION 1 If a module is removed or installed when the controller is powered permanent equipment damage could occur which would not be covered...

Page 86: ...l be perfectly perpendicular to the module panel and will align perfectly when the module is inserted Figure 7 12 Module Installation 4 Insert the module so the board s top and bottom edges are riding...

Page 87: ...e latch may prevent communication with the PI MTE the camera may appear to stop working Perform the following procedure to connect and secure the Detector Controller cable 1 Before attempting to plug...

Page 88: ...15 Typical Latched Detector Connector 4 Verify that the connector is fully secured If necessary slide the latch up re seat the connector and slide the latch down NOTE If you are having trouble slidin...

Page 89: ...nication between the camera and the host computer Perform the following procedure to correct this issue 1 If not already turned off turn off the camera system 2 Verify the Detector Controller cable is...

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Page 91: ...and chip performance specifications Teledyne Princeton Instruments Exclusive 1340 x 1300B No AR MPP 20 x 20 m pixels e2v CCD42 40 2048 x 2048B No AR MPP 13 5 x 13 5 m pixels Figure A 1 Typical QE in...

Page 92: ...READY TTL output BNC marks start of first exposure When run is initiated remains high until completion of cleaning cycles preceding first exposure then goes low and remains low for duration of run De...

Page 93: ...93 Appendix B Outline Drawings NOTE Dimensions are in inches mm Figure B 1 PI MTE Camera 3 01 06 and later 4411 0097_0053...

Page 94: ...94 PI MTE System Manual Issue 6 Figure B 2 PI MTE Camera 8 01 05 and later 4411 0097_0054...

Page 95: ...Appendix B Outline Drawings 95 Figure B 3 PI MTE Camera 8 01 05 and earlier 4411 0097_0055...

Page 96: ...96 PI MTE System Manual Issue 6 Figure B 4 ST 133A Controller Figure B 5 ST 133B Controller 5 25 13 63 8 75 4411 0097_0056 4411 0097_00657...

Page 97: ...igure C 1 Figure C 1 VCR Fittings C 1 1 Installation Procedure Perform the following procedure to connect install the VCR fittings 1 Verify that the gasket retaining assembly with copper gasket has be...

Page 98: ...of Fittings C 1 2 Gasket Replacement Procedure To ensure proper sealing gaskets should be replaced before re connecting previously connected fittings Perform the following procedure to replace the gas...

Page 99: ...tely assembled finger tight and are ready for immediate use Disassembly before use is unnecessary and could result in dirt or foreign material getting into the fitting and causing leaks Perform the fo...

Page 100: ...mm outside diameter steel and stainless steel tubing C 2 2 High Pressure Applications or High Safety Factor Systems Due to variations in tubing diameters a common starting point is desirable Using a w...

Page 101: ...he original position with a wrench See Figure C 13 NOTE An increase in resistance will be encountered at the original position Figure C 13 Hand Tighten the Nut 4 Tighten slightly with the wrench Small...

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Page 103: ...ed in a clean room environment Read through this entire procedure before attempting it CAUTION Whenever the open nose is on the camera EXTREME CAUTION must be exercised in order to prevent damage to t...

Page 104: ...ully vented clamp or support the camera with the CCD array looking up 5 Loosen each of the eight 8 socket head screws on the face of the nose by one turn See Figure D 2 Figure D 2 Socket Head Screw Lo...

Page 105: ...damaged Such damage is not covered under warranty 8 Carefully remove the nose by lifting it off the camera perpendicularly to the CCD plane Do not slip the nose sideways See Figure D 3 Figure D 3 Remo...

Page 106: ...MTE with an open nose in a clean room environment If the camera must be removed from a clean room environment cover the array opening Note that the camera is even more vulnerable with no nose in place...

Page 107: ...CCD plane Do not slide the nose sideways CAUTION Exercise extreme caution when performing this step Unless you are careful the CCD array and or the bond wires could be damaged Such damage is not cove...

Page 108: ...lace the visible nose onto the camera 9 Secure four 4 inner socket head screws that had been previously placed in the nose See Figure D 8 Figure D 8 Install Four 4 Inner Socket Head Screws 4411 0097_0...

Page 109: ...screws See Figure D 9 Figure D 9 Install Four 4 Corner Socket Head Screws 11 Using a criss cross pattern torque the eight 8 socket head screws to 15 in lbs See Figure D 10 Figure D 10 Torque Eight 8 S...

Page 110: ...2 Typical Vacuum Port Adapter with O Ring 14 Connect the vacuum port adapter to a vacuum pump CAUTION When using an oil pump be sure to use a good oil trap 15 Start the vacuum pump and then open the V...

Page 111: ...2 5 X features are not fully supported with USB 2 0 Refer to Table E 1 for complete information Table E 1 WinView 2 5 x Feature Support by USB 2 0 Feature Supported by USB 2 0 Remarks Demo Port Capabi...

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Page 113: ...ANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to one 1 year after shipment During this period Teledyne Princeton Instruments will repair or repl...

Page 114: ...e burn damage which carry NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED all image intensifier products for a period of one 1 year after shipment Refer to additional Limited One 1 year Warranty terms and conditio...

Page 115: ...ion an authorized service center 4 Before products or parts can be returned for service you must contact the Teledyne Princeton Instruments factory and receive a return authorization number RMA Produc...

Page 116: ...d countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions m...

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Page 118: ...1 877 474 2286 France 33 1 60 86 03 65 Germany 49 0 89 660 7793 UK Ireland 44 0 1628 472 346 Singapore 65 6408 6240 China 86 10 659 16460 Japan 81 3 5639 2741 Copyright 2019 Teledyne Princeton Instru...

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