EC-33 Geiger Computer Interface USB
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Controllers”, and check to be sure that this is
activated and functioning correctly.
5.
If there is no entry for the USB controller in the
Device Manager, be sure that the USB controller is
enabled at the BIOS level for the computer. Be sure
that any device drivers relevant to the USB controller
have been installed. A customer support website for
a computer manufacturer will generally provide both
advice and updated device drivers.
6.
Try another USB cable. Avoid using cables longer
than 2 meters.
7.
If it is possible to operate other USB peripherals on
the computer but the Daedalon Interface will not
work, try installing the Interface on a different
computer. Contact Daedalon customer support and
provide as much information as possible.
Specifications
Counting
Geiger Tube:
Daedalon EN-01 or EN-04 tubes are
recommended. Most end-window Geiger
tubes can be used.
High Voltage: 450 or 900 Vdc presets, 0-1200V adjustable
via front panel control.
Warning
Excessive voltage indicated by continuous
glow of the "COUNTING" light with no
source present. This rapidly wears out the
GM tube and must be avoided. Voltage
may be read from the interface using
provided software.
General
Power
The interface draws 5 Vdc directly from the
computer’s USB port. Current draw is
250mA max.
Connections
Two Meter USB ‘A’ to ‘B’ cable. Dual color-
coded 4mm banana jacks for GM tube.
Indicators
Two panel LED lights for status and
counting indications. Internal transducer for
audio output of tube counts.
Controls
AUDIO and GEIGER TUBE VOLTAGE slide
switches on front panel. Front panel knob
for adjusting voltage (0-1200 Vdc).
