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Version 1.4 rev 13 Oct 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 10

1.1  

TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................................................................................... 11

1.2  

DISCLAIMER .......................................................................................................................... 12

1.3  

COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTIVE NOTICES ........................................................................... 12

1.4  

TRADEMARKS AND PATENT INFORMATION ....................................................................... 12

1.5  

SUPPLIED COMPONENTS .................................................................................................... 13

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SECTION 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 15

2.1  

EXTERNAL FEATURES OF THE NEWTON ............................................................................ 15

2.2  

REAR PANEL .......................................................................................................................... 16

2.3  

POWER SUPPLY UNIT ........................................................................................................... 17

2.4  

POWER REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 17

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 18

3.1  

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE INFORMATION ...................................................................... 18

3.2  

MOUNTING THE NEWTON USING THE MOUNTING FLANGE ............................................ 18

3.3  

ATTACHING TO MOUNTING POSTS ..................................................................................... 18

3.4  

C-MOUNT ............................................................................................................................... 18

3.5  

CONNECTING THE NEWTON TO THE PC ............................................................................ 18

3.6  

CONNECTING THE NEWTON TO THE POWER SUPPLY ..................................................... 19

3.7  

CONNECTING A COOLING SYSTEM .................................................................................... 19

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3.8  

COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................... 20

3.9  

CONNECTING THE LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM .................................................................. 20

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Содержание ANDOR Newton CCD

Страница 1: ...Newton Hardware Guide andor com Andor Technology Ltd 2017 Covering models Newton CCD Newton EMCCD Newton SO Newton SY Version 1 4 rev 13 Oct 2017 ...

Страница 2: ... SUPPLY UNIT 17 2 4 POWER REQUIREMENTS 17 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 18 3 1 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE INFORMATION 18 3 2 MOUNTING THE NEWTON USING THE MOUNTING FLANGE 18 3 3 ATTACHING TO MOUNTING POSTS 18 3 4 C MOUNT 18 3 5 CONNECTING THE NEWTON TO THE PC 18 3 6 CONNECTING THE NEWTON TO THE POWER SUPPLY 19 3 7 CONNECTING A COOLING SYSTEM 19 3 7 1 Important Considerations when using Liquid Cooling Systems ...

Страница 3: ...cooling fan speed 23 SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SO AND SY MODELS 24 5 1 NEWTON SO 24 5 1 1 Best Practice Guidelines 24 5 1 2 Removal of the Protective Plate 24 5 1 3 Mounting the Camera on the Vacuum Chamber Flange 26 5 2 NEWTON SY 27 5 2 1 Best Practice Guidelines 27 SECTION 6 EMCCD MODEL INFORMATION 28 6 1 EMCCD TECHNOLOGY 28 6 1 1 Readout Sequence of an EMCCD 28 6 1 2 Impact Ionisatio...

Страница 4: ...L ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS 35 7 3 GENERAL CLEANING DECONTAMINATION INFORMATION 35 7 4 CLEANING THE CAMERA WINDOW 35 7 4 1 Tools Required 36 7 4 2 Window Cleaning Procedure 36 7 5 FUSE REPLACEMENT 36 7 6 COOLING HOSES AND CONNECTIONS 36 SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 37 8 1 PREVENTING CONDENSATION 37 ...

Страница 5: ...on 1 4 rev 13 Oct 2017 5 Newton APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 38 APPENDIX B MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 39 APPENDIX C DEWPOINT INFORMATION 41 APPENDIX D REFERENCE INFORMATION 42 APPENDIX E OTHER INFORMATION 43 ...

Страница 6: ...ed regarding cooling and power requirements Solis information removed this is available from Solis in built help Updates to this Manual Changes are periodically made to the product and these will be incorporated into new editions of the manual Please check for new releases of the manual in MyAndor http my andor com login aspx If you find an issue in this manual please contact your customer support...

Страница 7: ...t of the detachable power supply cord is required ensure replacement is of same type and rating 11 Performance of the system may be adversely affected by rapidly changing environmental conditions or operation outside of the operating conditions specified in TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 While running an experiment try to keep temperature as stable as possible 13 This equipment has not been designed ...

Страница 8: ...ks that may find their way to the mains electricity supply and create a hazard Refer to the information in SECTION 3 7 for general guidelines on the correct installation and use of a liquid cooling system 22 See SECTION 7 3 Cleaning and Decontamination 23 Do not expose the product to extreme hot or cold temperatures 24 Do not expose the product to open flames 25 Do not allow objects to fall on the...

Страница 9: ... retain the packaging materials to transport or return equipment if required If the equipment appears damaged in any way return it to sales outlet in its original packaging No responsibility for damage arising from the use of non approved packaging will be accepted Ensure all items and accessories specified at the time of ordering and as detailed on the packing list are present if any items are mi...

Страница 10: ...escence mapping SO and SY versions are also available for high energy applications This manual includes a description of the main features of the Newton installation routine operation and troubleshooting It also provides a summary of some of the technical features of the Newton series For further information on operation and control of the Newton refer to the relevant software guide e g Solis or S...

Страница 11: ...Fax 44 0 28 9031 0792 Andor Technology 425 Sullivan Avenue Suite 3 South Windsor CT 06074 USA Tel 1 860 290 9211 Fax 1 860 290 9566 Asia Pacific China Andor Technology Japan IS Building 3 32 42 Higashi Shinagawa Shinagawa ku Tokyo 140 0002 Japan Tel 81 3 6732 8968 Fax 81 3 6732 8939 Andor Technology Unit 1 Building A 66 Zhufang Rd Haidian Dist Beijing 100085 China Tel 86 0 10 8271 9066 Fax 86 0 10...

Страница 12: ...MATION PROVIDED HEREIN 1 3 Copyright and Protective Notices The copyright in this document and the associated drawings are the property of Andor Technology Ltd and all rights are reserved This document and the associated drawings are issued on condition that they are not copied reprinted or reproduced nor their contents disclosed The publication of information in this documentation does not imply ...

Страница 13: ...y Newton CCD or EMCCD Camera model as ordered refer to Specification sheet for full model information 1 Software CD Solis and SDK are ordered separately Hardware Guide in electronic format 1 Performance Booklet 1 BNC SMB Cable 1 USB 2 0 Cable 1 PSU and country specific power cable 1 ...

Страница 14: ...indow High Energy Model Specific Information see Newton CCD Newton EMCCD Newton SO Newton SY 1 5 2 Optional Accessories A range of accessories is available see table below The Newton is intended only for use with accessories supplied and recommended by Andor Please contact your local Andor representative if further information is required Description Order Code CCD EMCCD SO SY C mount lens adaptor...

Страница 15: ...e UltraVacTM vacuum technology has also been applied to the Newton UltraVac provides a permanent hermetically sealed enclosure for maximum QE and cooling performance over many years operation Camera Window The Newton features a Single AR coated UV grade silica window for optimum transmission SY model features a Beryllium window For more information on camera windows please see http www andor com l...

Страница 16: ...ination at the customer end should be high impedance not 50Ω as an incorrect impedance match could cause errors with timing and triggering The SMB Ext Trig input is TTL level CMOS compatible and has 470Ω impedance I2 C The I2 C provides a connection option via the I2 C interface Compatible with Fischer type SC102A054 130 connector 1 Shutter TTL 2 I2 C Clock 3 I2 C Data 4 5 Vdc 5 Ground Power Power...

Страница 17: ...ptional PS 25 PSU can be used to achieve maximum cooling and has 2x settings STANDARD COOLING or DEEP COOLING The connection to the Newton is also made via a 5 pin DIN socket 2 4 Power Requirements Ensure that the power connector for the Newton camera is inserted securely The connector is keyed to aid correct orientation Power Input 100 240V 50 60Hz 1 6A The electrical mains lead should be certifi...

Страница 18: ... temperature below the coolant freezing point ensure that all liquid coolant has been expelled from the camera 3 2 Mounting the Newton using the Mounting Flange The standard Newton mounting flange has mounting holes for 4x M4 fittings For further information refer to the mechanical drawings in Appendix B For SO models refer to Section 5 3 3 Attaching to Mounting Posts There are three holes that ca...

Страница 19: ... components When using a liquid cooling system it is recommended that an overpressure device is fitted to avoid leaks that may find their way to the mains electricity supply and create a hazard Never use damaged split or worn hoses The coolant connectors are factory fitted and sealed they cannot be removed Always remove residual coolant from the camera head if the camera is to be stored after oper...

Страница 20: ...w rate and cooling efficiency The specified cooling performance of the camera can be achieved with coolant flow rates of 2 litres per minute the maximum recommended pressure of coolant circulating through the camera head is 2 bar 30 PSI 3 9 Connecting the Liquid Cooling System An overview for connecting a liquid cooling system is outlined below please refer to the information supplied with your co...

Страница 21: ... installation of software and drivers on your computer network 4 When prompted select Newton 5 Continue installation and restart your computer when prompted to successfully complete the installation 6 The shortcut icon for Solis will appear on the desktop on re start 7 The Newton is now ready to be connected to a PC laptop and powered on 3 10 3 New Hardware Wizard When the Newton camera is connect...

Страница 22: ... computer 2 Open the PC enclosure to gain access to the expansion slots 3 Locate a suitable PCIe slot for a USB 2 0 cards 4 If you are unsure which slot is correct please consult the PC user manual 5 Remove the filler bracket corresponding to the slot you intend to use 6 Remove the PCIe card carefully from its protective ESD packaging and insert the card connector fully into the expansion slot 7 E...

Страница 23: ...ady to use the camera 6 Refer to your software manual for set up and image acquisition information 4 3 Power Down Sequence 1 Exit the camera control software 2 The camera will automatically turn off 3 Switch off power to the camera and if not using for some time disconnect from the mains power socket 4 4 Using the Newton Once set up the Newton is controlled through the camera control software Plea...

Страница 24: ...ature of the sensor extreme care should be taken with the camera as damage can easily occur through mishandling or by contamination If the sensor becomes contaminated due to accident or misuse please contact Andor immediately for advice on cleaning Vacuum Operations NOTE Do not operate the Newton in a vacuum that exceeds i e lower pressure 1 33 x 10 8 mb 10 8 Torr Ensure that the vacuum environmen...

Страница 25: ...of the detector The holder will accept an insert of Ø 45 5 mm up to 1 0 mm thick 4 To load an insert grip the holder by hand across the flats and turn until the reference spot on the holder aligns with the reference spot on the flange i e 5 The holder can now be withdrawn from the flange 6 Remove the 5 off M3 x 6 countersunk screws and lift off the upper plate of the filter holder 7 Set the insert...

Страница 26: ...mber with either a hole indexed to the Top Dead Centre TDC position or with holes midway 360 16 2 11 25 either side of TDC 2 A ball spring plunger in the circumference of the rotatable rim will index to positions on or either side of TDC with reference to the space between water connectors 3 Up to 6 of the 16 holes may be obstructed from screw access depending on the orientation of the rim These p...

Страница 27: ...o be rotated back and forth slightly about the required index position to verify engagement 9 The camera can now be assembled onto the customer flange An open ended wrench is required to tighten the M8 screws Please observe the torque pattern recommended for the ICF 152 5 2 Newton SY The Newton SY model has a beryllium foil window as opposed to a standard window This enables direct soft X ray dete...

Страница 28: ... the rows running horizontally and the columns vertically The EMCCD in the Newton detector is identical in structure to a conventional CCD but with the shift register extended to include an additional section the Multiplication or Gain Register as shown in the figure below Figure 4 Typial EMCCD structure 6 1 1 Readout Sequence of an EMCCD In the course of readout charge is moved vertically into th...

Страница 29: ...pact ionisation causes the generation of new electrons i e multiplication or Gain The multiplication per transfer is actually quite small only around x1 01 to x1 015 maximum but when done over a large number of transfers substantial gain is achieved By inserting the electron amplification stage before the output amplifier the signal may be increased above the readout noise hence effectively reduci...

Страница 30: ...the multiplication factor of the gain register which when high enough will achieve noise levels below 1 electron rms So by using the gain you can effectively reduce the noise to insignificant levels at any readout speed For example the Newton EMCCD has a readout noise of a few to tens of electrons depending on read out speed Using gain will itself add some noise to a measured signal due to the sta...

Страница 31: ... it will have reduced gain Because of this temperature dependence it is The graph below shows how the EM Gain setting on the software is related to the actual electron multiplication factor for various temperature settings and again the figures are typical It is recommended that the system is cooled so that the temperature and hence the gain is stabilized The graph below shows how the EM Gain sett...

Страница 32: ...so be at a lower temperature as the same delta is maintained Air cooling the hot side achieves this by blowing air over the camera heat sink The limitation of this is that the level of cooling is dependent on the temperature of the ambient environment In the majority of cases this is sufficient but if deeper cooling is necessary a water chiller or re circulator can be employed This will keep the h...

Страница 33: ... or binned set of pixels in the same readout period In photon counting mode the CCD is continuously readout without any gaps between scans so that no signal is lost If a spike corresponding to a single photon is detected above the set threshold level then it is counted as a single event and a 1 is added in memory corresponding to that pixel position As the CCD is continually scanned the signal bui...

Страница 34: ...ser to select though which on chip amplifier the data will pass through The various options available if any will vary depending on the CCD sensor type incorporated in the camera system In the case of Newton EM CCD systems the user can select either the Electron Multiplying EM or Conventional non EM output amplifier ...

Страница 35: ...r Never spray liquids directly on the camera apply cleaning solution to the cloth then wipe the camera body with the dampened cloth Do not use abrasive or other detergents to clean the camera 7 4 Cleaning the Camera Window At some point it may become necessary to clean debris that may have settled on the CCD imaging sensor window Cleaning the camera window can provide effective results providing y...

Страница 36: ...particles onto the camera window 3 With the shutter open turn the camera on its side making it easier for particles to fall out of the camera head Face the window toward you at the edge of a table 4 Give the window short blasts of compressed air to work dust particles out of the camera head 5 If there are still particles stuck on the window use an optics brush to very carefully dislodge them from ...

Страница 37: ...s are attached If this occurs carry out the following actions 1 Switch off the system 2 Wipe the camera with a soft dry cloth NOTE It is likely there will already be condensation on the cooling block and cooling fins inside the camera 3 Set the camera aside to dry for several hours before you attempt reuse 4 Before reuse blow dry gas through the cooling slits on the side of the camera to remove an...

Страница 38: ...egory CAT II An overvoltage category of CAT II means that the equipment is designed to cope with transient voltages above the rated supply that would be experienced by any product connected to a mains socket in a building Rated Pollution Pollution Degree 2 Normally only non conductive pollution occurs Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected Cooling ven...

Страница 39: ... 3 99 101 2 47 0 1 85 3 54 90 0 52 0 2 05 0 76 19 4 45 4 1 78 50 0 1 97 10 0 0 39 pixel 1 location Focal Plane of Detector 200 3 7 89 2 off 6 0mm internal O ring Ø54 4 2 14 internal diameter soft PVC hose Water connectors 4 off Ø4 0 0 16 faceplate mounting holes 118 9 4 68 3 70 94 0 3 99 101 2 47 0 1 85 3 54 90 0 52 0 2 05 0 76 19 4 45 4 1 78 Weight 2 7 kg 5 lb15 oz Mounting hole locations 3 off 1...

Страница 40: ...Flange 11 25 Ø 1 5 1 6 5 9 6 8 26 6 1 047 6 7 0 263 pixel 1 1 Front Dimensions Rotation index block Image plane of sensor 6 2 0 244 9 5 0 369 21 3 0 838 193 7 7 614 Ø66 0 2 440 Side View 101 2 3 984 47 0 1 85 Water connectors 2 off to suit 6 0 0 236 ID hose Rear View ...

Страница 41: ... condensation is forming will be on the coolant connections entering and exiting the camera Use of coolant at or below the dewpoint can result in permanent damage to the camera head due to formation of condensation on internal components It is therefore very important to ensure that coolant temperature is above the dewpoint Further guidelines are provided in Section 8 1 The relationship between Re...

Страница 42: ...ssembly in a state of the art facility with a stringent protocol and use of proprietary materials Outgassing is the release of trapped gasses that would otherwise degrade cooling performance and potentially cause sensor failure UltraVac also features a single camera window for the best optical performance For more information about our UltraVac technology please visit our website and view the tech...

Страница 43: ... warranty conditions will have been made available during the ordering process The current version may be viewed at www andor com pdfs literature Andor_Standard_Warranty pdf Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Regulations 2006 WEEE The company s statement on the disposal of WEEE can be found in the Terms and Conditions found on the Andor website WEEE Policy ...

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