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PMTSS Series 
Photomultiplier Tube 
 
User Guide 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PMTSS

Page 1: ...PMTSS Series Photomultiplier Tube User Guide...

Page 2: ...f this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or any means electronic or mechanical including photocopyingand recording for any purpose other than the pu...

Page 3: ...PMTSS2 6 Chapter 5 Maintaining the PMTSS Series 10 5 1 Storing the PMTSS Series 10 Chapter 6 Connection and Programming 11 Chapter 7 Performance Plots 12 Chapter 8 Specifications 13 8 1 General Specif...

Page 4: ...ion Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal Equipotentiality On Supply Off Supply In Positi...

Page 5: ...regarding safety of operation and technical data in this user guide will only apply when the unit is operated correctly Please read the following warnings and cautions carefully before operating the d...

Page 6: ...ich is directly compatible with a wide array of Thorlabs SM1 Lens tubes and fiber collimation adapters The module has an SMA fiber connector for attaching an SMA terminated multimode fiber patch cable...

Page 7: ...PMTSS Chapter 3 Description Page 4 TTN043089 D02 3 2 Back Panel Overview Serial Number PMT Pre AMP Bulkhead Internal Power BNC Output...

Page 8: ...Tube 4 2 Unpacking and Inspection Open the package and carefully remove the PMT and its accessories The table lists the standard accessories shipped with the device Name Quantity PMTSS PMTSS2 PMTSS2 S...

Page 9: ...ase the noise in the signal 4 3 1 Preparation 1 Mount the PMT on your optical table or application 2 Connect the PMT Pre Amp Bulkhead Internal Power cable Pin 1 to a standard power supply and Pin 2 0...

Page 10: ...ugust 9 2016 Page 7 1 Use a 2 mm hex key to remove the setscrews 2x from the PMT Face Plate and remove the Fiber Couple Lens Tube 2 Slide the PMT Face Plate out of the assembly Setscrews PMT Face Plat...

Page 11: ...Use the 2 mm hex key to remove the setscrews 2x from the PMTSS2 SCM module and slide the PMTSS2 detection block onto the PMTSS2 SCM 4 Use the 2 mm hex key to fasten the setscrews 2x into the PMTSS2 SC...

Page 12: ...ck 6 Mount the Fiber Couple Lens Tube on the PMT Face Plate and use the 2 mm hex key to fasten the setscrews into the PMT Face Plate The setscrews secure the Fiber Couple Lens Tube 7 Mount the unit on...

Page 13: ...ade wipes to clean the window of the tube There are no serviceable parts in the PMTSS series optical head If you suspect a problem with the module please contact Thorlabs by Phone 973 300 3000 or emai...

Page 14: ...ng Rev B August 9 2016 Page 11 Chapter 6 Connection and Programming The following schematic drawings provide information on the general electrical connections and the protocol to program the PMTSS Fig...

Page 15: ...PMTSS Chapter 7 Performance Plots Page 12 TTN043089 D02 Chapter 7 Performance Plots Figure 2 Cathode Radiant Sensitivity Figure 3 PMTSS Gain...

Page 16: ...itivity at p a Typical 105 mA W Quantum Efficiency at p a Calculated 28 Photocathode Active Area 0 15 x 0 51 3 7 mm x 13 0 mm Dark Current 2 0 nA Typical 10 nA Max Warm Up Time Before Control Voltageb...

Page 17: ...ical Drawing Page 14 TTN043089 D02 Chapter 9 Mechanical Drawing Pin Description 1 V Power Supply Unit 2 V Control 0 25V to 1 2V 3 No Connection 4 Ground Power Supply Return Figure 4 Mechanical Drawing...

Page 18: ...PMTSS Chapter 9 Mechanical Drawing Rev B August 9 2016 Page 15 Figure 5 Mechanical Housing of PMTSS2 Housing...

Page 19: ...PMTSS Chapter 9 Mechanical Drawing Page 16 TTN043089 D02 Figure 6 Mechanical Drawing of PMTSS2 SCM Housing...

Page 20: ...gram Rev B August 9 2016 Page 17 Chapter 10 Cable Wiring Diagram H1 Signal H2 Color 1 V Power Supply Input 3 BROWN 2 V Control 0 25 to 1 2V 2 WHITE 3 No Connection BLUE 4 GND Power Supply Return 1 BLA...

Page 21: ...PMTSS Chapter 11 Certifications and Compliance Page 18 TTN043089 D02 Chapter 11 Certifications and Compliance...

Page 22: ...Warranty Thorlabs warrants that all products sold by Thorlabs will conform to the published specifications and shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use handling and serv...

Page 23: ...ts such as Pure OEM products that means assemblies to be built into a unit by the user e g OEM laser driver cards Components Mechanics and optics Left over parts of units disassembled by the user PCB...

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