PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes
Chapter 6: Software
Rev D, June 6, 2019
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Figure 37 Connection Settings Window with Serial Number
Figure 38 PMT2100 Control Window
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Page 3: ...6 Software 9 6 1 PMT2100 Software Development Kit SDK Installation 9 6 2 Keysight IO Libraries Suite 13 Keysight VISA Settings Configuration 16 6 3 NI VISA Runtime 18 5 18 6 4 Software Startup 24 6 5...
Page 4: ...MT Specifications 35 10 3 Amplifier Specifications 36 Chapter 11 Mechanical Drawing 37 Chapter 12 Commands 41 Chapter 13 Certifications and Compliance 43 Chapter 14 Warranty 44 Chapter 15 Regulatory 4...
Page 5: ...ymbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal Equipotentiality On Supply Off Su...
Page 6: ...nly apply when the unit is operated correctly Please read the following warnings and cautions carefully before operating the device WARNING DO NOT use the device for anything other than its intended u...
Page 7: ...A buffered output drives a 50 impedance up to 1 5 V The housing includes C Mount threading 1 00 32 for convenient mounting of external optics emission filters and irises The PMT2100 series consist of...
Page 8: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 3 Description Page 4 TTN094969 D02 Figure 2 PMT2100 Series PMT Rear View USB Port Serial Number SMA Cable Output...
Page 9: ...AsP PMTs with Built in Amplifier SM1 Threaded Aperture with Metric Mounting Threads PMT2102 Non Cooled GaAsP PMTs with Built in Amplifier C Mount 4 2 Unpacking and Inspection Open the package and care...
Page 10: ...n cable and the cable length is longer than 120 we recommend you to terminate the opposite end of the cable at 50 for maximum performance CAUTION DO NOT expose the photomultiplier tube to strong light...
Page 11: ...f the photomultiplier tube by the transimpedance gain and input optical power Output V Transimpedance Gain V A x Sensitivity A W x Gain x Input Optical Power W The sensitivity can be estimated from Fi...
Page 12: ...If necessary use external neutral density filters e g Item NDC 50C 4M A to reduce the input light level CAUTION DO NOT allow high light levels enough to cause a trip to enter the PMT while it is on H...
Page 13: ...re Development Kit SDK Installation 1 Insert the PMT2100 Software CD into the computer and open 70 0037 PMT2100 SDK folder 2 Double click the Installer exe application to open the PMT2100 Setup window...
Page 14: ...re Page 10 TTN094969 D02 5 In the Choose Install Location window select the destination folder you like the files installed then click Install Figure 8 Choose Install Location Window 6 The PMT2100 set...
Page 15: ...ntallation Wizard will appear Click Next to begin installing the software drivers that some computer devices need in order to work Figure 10 Device Driver Installation Wizard Window 8 Once drivers are...
Page 16: ...nd on your computer Figure 12 Microsoft Visual C 2012 Redistributable Window 10 Once done installing the necessary software select Reboot now and click Finish in the Completing Thorlabs PMT2100 Setup...
Page 17: ...vailable on www keysight com 1 Insert the PMT2100 Software CD into the computer and open Keysight IO Libraries folder 2 Double click the IOLibSuite_17_2_20818_0 application to open the User Account Co...
Page 18: ...tion fails due to error 0x800F081F a NET Framework 3 5 incompatability abort Keysight installation and proceed to Section 6 3 NI VISA Runtime 18 5 otherwise continue Figure 17 Windows Error Code 0x800...
Page 19: ...bes Chapter 6 Software Rev D June 6 2019 Page 15 5 Click Install to copy the files Figure 19 Installshield Wizard Copying Files 6 Click Finish to exit the InstallShield Wizard window The Keysight IO L...
Page 20: ...the PMT may not respond Note If you do not have NI software installed on your computer DO NOT configure the Keysight VISA Settings Use a USB cable to connect the PMT to the computer 7 Right click on t...
Page 21: ...17 Figure 21 Keysight Connection Expert Window 9 In the Keysight Connection Expert window click Settings VISA Conflict Manager USB0 Set the parameters as shown in the figure below and click Accept Fig...
Page 22: ...are 1 Insert the PMT2100 Software CD into the computer and open 70 0099 NIVISA_Runtime folder 2 Double click the NIVISA1850runtime application to open the NI VISA Runtime 18 5 self extracting archive...
Page 23: ...2019 Page 19 5 The NI VISA 18 5 Runtime setup window appears Click Next Figure 26 NI VISA 18 5 Runtime Setup Window 6 In the Destination Directory window select the destination folder you like the fi...
Page 24: ...eatures window make sure Runtime Support COM Support and NET 4 0 4 5 1 Runtime Support IVI are selected then click Next Figure 28 Features Window 8 In the Product Notifications window uncheck Search f...
Page 25: ...nse Agreement window select I accept the above 2 License Agreement s then click Next Figure 30 License Agreement Window 10 In the Driver Software Installation window select Always trust software from...
Page 26: ...ble Windows Fast Startup window select Disable Windows fast startup to prevent problems with installing or removing hardware then click Next Figure 32 Disable Windows Fast Startup Window 12 In the Sta...
Page 27: ...tware Rev D June 6 2019 Page 23 13 Click Finish in the Installation Complete window Figure 34 Installation Complete Window 14 You must restart your computer to complete this operation click Restart Fi...
Page 28: ...Figure 36 Connection Settings Window 2 In the Connection Settings window enter the SN serial number of the PMTs six to eight digit alphanumeric printed on the back of the PMT in use Click OK The PMT21...
Page 29: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 6 Software Rev D June 6 2019 Page 25 Figure 37 Connection Settings Window with Serial Number Figure 38 PMT2100 Control Window...
Page 30: ...ffset adjustment is set you do not have to adjust the offset for every use For a Galvo Galvo system you may need to adjust the offset depending on the Dwell Time setting 1 Switch off the room lights N...
Page 31: ...ty purposes the existing PMT connections are turned off Gain controls the PMT gain using the slider The actual voltage gain appears on the right side of the button If a PMT is on and if you reduce the...
Page 32: ...menu to update the firmware or to exit from the PMT2100 Control window Click File Update Firmware to open the file path for the hex file provided by Thorlabs Select the hex file and click Open to upda...
Page 33: ...your computer 2 Open the PMT2100 Control window and click File Update Firmware Make sure to have only one PMT plugged into your computer via USB Figure 43 Updating the Firmware 3 A Firmware Update wi...
Page 34: ...7 Loading New Firmware 5 When finished click the X to close the Firmware Update window Figure 48 Firmware Update Completed Successfully 6 Your PMT will now show as USB Test and Measurement Devices IVI...
Page 35: ...6 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts for details 7 1 Storing the PMT2100 Series When not in use store the PMT2100 series in an environment without light leakage or stray light 7 2 Troubleshooting Problem Sol...
Page 36: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 8 Electrical Schematic Page 32 TTN094969 D02 Chapter 8 Electrical Schematic Figure 50 Electrical schematic of the PMT2100...
Page 37: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 9 Performance Plots Rev D June 6 2019 Page 33 Chapter 9 Performance Plots Figure 51 Amplifier Frequency Response Figure 52 Input Current Noise Density...
Page 38: ...1 93 84 4 mm x 34 3 mm x 49 mm PMT2101 3 43 x 1 6 x 2 10 87 2 mm x 40 6 mm x 53 5 mm PMT2101 M 3 43 x 1 6 x 2 10 87 2 mm x 40 6 mm x 53 5 mm PMT2102 3 32 x 1 35 x 1 95 84 4 mm x 34 3 mm x 49 6 mm Oper...
Page 39: ...node Pulse Rise Time6 1 00 ns Anode Current Max 7 500 A Protection Circuit 50 A Control Voltage Range 0 50 to 1 0 V Recommended Control Voltage Range Vcontrol 0 50 to 0 80 V Input Impedance 100 k 1 St...
Page 40: ...DC Bias 50 Load 1 5 VDC 0 VDC 1 5 VDC Output Range 50 Load 1 5 V 1 5 V Impedance DC to 80 MHz 50 Return Loss DC to 80 MHz 15 dB Slew Rate 625 V s DC Performance DC Offset Voltage Drift Average Output...
Page 41: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 11 Mechanical Drawing Rev D June 6 2019 Page 37 Chapter 11 Mechanical Drawing Figure 53 Mechanical Drawing of the PMT2100 Series PMT Housing...
Page 42: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 11 Mechanical Drawing Page 38 TTN094969 D02 Figure 54 Mechanical Drawing of the PMT2101 Series PMT Housing...
Page 43: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 11 Mechanical Drawing Rev D June 6 2019 Page 39 Figure 55 Mechanical Drawing of the PMT2101 M Series PMT Housing...
Page 44: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 11 Mechanical Drawing Page 40 TTN094969 D02 Figure 56 Mechanical Drawing of the PMT2102 Series PMT Housing...
Page 45: ...ommon commands declared mandatory by IEEE 488 2 The commands implemented are as follows Mnemonic Name 488 2 Section IDN Identification Query 10 14 STB Read Status Byte Query 10 36 The specific command...
Page 46: ...tion OFF sensor OFF Turns the PMT Power Off FUNCtion STATe sensor STATe Returns Boolean of Current State of the PMT CURRent DC PROTection CLEar CLEar Clears Current Trip Condition CURRent DC PROTectio...
Page 47: ...PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 13 Certifications and Compliance Rev D June 6 2019 Page 43 Chapter 13 Certifications and Compliance...
Page 48: ...Chapter 14 Warranty Thorlabs warrants that all products sold will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to the published specifications under normal use when correctly ins...
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