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PMT2100 Series Photomultiplier Tubes Chapter 4: Getting Started
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4.3. Setting Up PMT2100 Series PMT
Minimum Computer Requirements
Computer Requirements
Operating System Windows 7 or 10 (64-Bit)
Driver Keysight IO Libraries Suite (Version 17.2.20818.0)
Other Software
Visual C++ Redistributable Package (2012), Microsoft
.NET 4.5.2
Preparation
1. Mount the PMT on your optical table or application. Keep the PMT cap on
until you are ready to start the experiment.
2. Connect the USB port to the computer.
3. Connect a 50
Ω SMA to SMB cable from the
OUT port of the PMT to a
data acquisition equipment. If you use your own cable and the cable
length is longer than 120", we recommend you to terminate the opposite
end of the cable at 50
Ω for maximum performance.
CAUTION
DO NOT expose the photomultiplier tube to strong light sources
(especially UV). They can temporarily increase the noise in the output
signal. It can additionally trip the PMT and potentially cause permanent
damage to the unit.
4. Install the required software/driver on your computer as described in
Chapter 6: Software.
5. Start the PMT2100 Control software (refer to Section 6.4: Software
Startup ) and adjust the PMT offset (refer to Section 6.5 Setting the
PMT2100 Offset ).
6. Switch on the light source.
7. Use the PMT2100 Control software (refer to Chapter 6: Software ) to
control the output gain of the PMT.
Note: The warm-up time required before applying control voltage is 30
–60
minutes.