Roper 4411-0070 - Manual

Introduction Manual Overview This manual provides the user with all the information needed to install a NTE/CCDDetector and place it in operation. Topics covered include a detailed description of theNTE Detector, installation, microscopy applications, cleaning, specifications and more. Chapter 1, Ge...

Chapter 1 General Information Figure 1. NTE/CCD Detectors and Cameras Description The NTE/CCD air-cooled detector or camera is ideally suited for medium light levelapplications. State-of-the-art CCD arrays are available for the NTE/CCD that enableoutstanding performance in a wide range of applicatio...

Chapter 2 Detector Setup This chapter covers the setup procedures for both imaging and spectroscopicapplications. General Instructions The following items are applicable to both imaging and spectroscopic systems. Connecting the Detector Each detector is supplied with a cable to connect to the contro...

12 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A suitable Gain setting. In situations where the A/D range exceeds that of the array, it willgenerally be better to set the Gain to HI so that the signal can be spread over as much ofthe A/D range as possible. This is a particularly important consideration in abs...

Chapter 2 Detector Setup 13 Square-format CCDs can also be used for spectroscopy, although they are more oftenused in imaging applications. For square format CCDs (e.g. 512 × 512 or 1300 × 1340),the user may orient the CCD to achieve binning along either direction of the CCD.Binning along the rows (...

14 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A Mounting Directions 1. Mount the flange to the detector using thetwo half-rings and the screws provided.Note that the tapered side of each half-ringfaces the adapter (Figure 5). 2. Next, thread the 10-32 hex screwshalfway into three of the six tapped holesin th...

Chapter 2 Detector Setup 15 Second Shutter Type Mounting Directions The second shutter mount, used with all Acton Researchspectrographs, requires no disassembly. Mount it to thespectrograph as shown in Figure 7. Adapter Spectrometer Figure 7. Entrance Slit Shutter for Acton Spectrographs The shutter...

16 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A To Mount the Lens on the Detector: 1. Locate the large indicator dot on the side of thelens. 2. Note the corresponding dot on the front side of theadapter. 3. Line up the dots and slide the lens into theadapter. 4. Turn the lens counterclockwise until a click i...

Chapter 3 Cooling the Detector Introduction The NTE/CCD detector is designed for cooled operation. A four-stage Peltier effectthermoelectric cooler, driven by closed-loop proportional-control circuitry, cools theCCD. A thermal sensing diode attached to the cooling block of the detector monitors itst...

18 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A 4. On the top side of the Temp knob is a rectangular window that denotes hundreds ofdegrees C. Each complete turn of the knob is -100°C. Around the moveable part ofthe knob are numbers from 0 to 99, in increments of 2. Turn the knob until thecorrect value (0) a...

Chapter 3 Cooling the Detector 19 Detector loses Temperature Lock The internal temperature of the detector is too high. This might occur if the operatingenvironment is particularly warm or if you are attempting to operate at a temperaturecolder than the specified limit. If this happens, an internal ...

22 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A fluorescent overhead lamps have good calibration lines as well. If there are no“line” sources available, it is possible to use a broad band source, such astungsten, for the alignment. If this is the case, use a wavelength setting of 0.0nmfor alignment purposes....

24 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A Imaging Field of View When used for two-dimensional imaging applications, PI CCD detectors closely imitate astandard 35 mm detector. Since the CCD is not the same size as the film plane of a 35 mmdetector, the field of view at a given distance is somewhat diffe...

Chapter 4 Focusing 25 Remount the lens to the adapter and set the lens focus adjustment to thetarget distance. 4. Power up the system and, using the application software, select FreeRun , and Safe mode (Asynchronous). 5. Choose a fast exposure (0.1 s) and begin data collection by selecting Focus (Wi...

28 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A Mounting the Detector on the Microscope The detector is connected to the microscope via a standard type mount coupled to amicroscope specific adapter piece. There are two basic detector-mounting designs, theC-mount (standard) and the F-mount (optional). The C-m...

Chapter 5 Microscopy Applications 29 Microscope Type Diagnostic Instruments Bottom Clamp Type Leica DMR L-clamp Leitz All types NLW-clamp Nikon Optiphot, Diaphot, Eclipse O-clamp Olympus BH-2, B-MAX, IMT-2 V-clamp Zeiss Axioscope, Axioplan,Axioplan 2, Axiophot Z-clamp Zeiss Axiovert ZN-clamp Table 1...

Chapter 6 Operation Introduction Once the NTE/CCD Detector has been installed and its optics adjusted as explained inthe preceding chapters, operation of the detector is basically straightforward. In mostapplications you simply establish optimum performance using the Focus mode (WinView/32 or WinSpe...

34 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A If you observe a sudden change in the baseline signal you may have excessive humidityin the vacuum enclosure of the detector. Turn off the system and have the detectorrepumped before resuming normal operation. Contact the factory Technical SupportDept. for info...

Chapter 6 Operation 35 Note that a camera having the 35 mm shuttercan only be used with an ST-133 equipped withthe 70 V shutter option. An ST-133 that has the70 V shutter drive option can be identified bythe 70 V OPT label on its rear panel as shown in Figure 14. Note that there is a Shutter Setting...

36 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A Shutter Overheating The 25 mm remote-mounted shutter for spectroscopy has a built-in thermal interlock toprevent overloading of its coil. If run at a high repetition rate, the shutter may heatenough to trigger the interlock, disabling the shutter. If your shutt...

Chapter 7 Cleaning Turn off all power to the equipment and secure all covers before cleaning the units.Otherwise, damage to the equipment or injury to you could occur. Controller and Camera Although there is no periodic maintenance that must be performed on the NTE/CDDDetector, users are advised to ...

Appendix A Specifications Controller Requirement Requires ST-133 or ST-138 with high power modification. Standard ST-133 or ST-138Controllers cannot meet the NTE’s power requirements. CCD Arrays Note: The following list may not be current. Contact the factory for up-to-date information on available ...

40 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A Power Maximum internal heat dissipation in watts: 90 Cooling The internal fan circulates cooling air over the heat exchanger. Openings in the sideof the housing provide the necessary circulation access. Fan capacity at full power is30 cfm. Attainable lock tempe...

Appendix B Outline Drawings Note : Dimensions are in inches. COOLING AIR OUTLETTYPICAL BOTH SIDES COOLING AIR INLETTYPICAL BOTH SIDES 6.92 .593 CCD .000 FLANGE 2.598 ±. 001 CENTERING BOSS .279 WINDO W Figure 15. Spectrometer Mount: Side View Æ .358 HOLE TO Æ .203 SLOTS FOR #10-32 BOLT Æ 3.600 MOUNTI...

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, ROPER SCIENTIFIC (PRINCETON INSTRUMENTS) 3660 QUAKERBRIDGE ROAD TRENTON, NJ 08619 Declare under our sole responsibility, that the product ST-133A 1MHz HIGH POWER CONTROLLER w/NTE CAMERA HEAD, To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with general safety requir...

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47 Warranty & Service Limited Warranty: Roper Scientific Analytical Instrumentation Roper Scientific, Inc. (“Roper Scientific,” us,” “we,” “our”) makes the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original purchaser (“You”, “you”) only and no other purchaser or transf...

48 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A VersArray (XP) Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty Roper Scientific warrants that the cooling performance of the system will meet our specifications over the lifetime of the VersArray (XP) detector or Roper Scientific will, at its sole option, repair or re...

Warranty & Service 49 Software Limited Warranty Roper Scientific warrants all of our manufactured software discs to be free from substantial defects in materials and / or workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from shipment. Roper Scientific does not warrant that the function ...

50 NTE/CCD Detector Manual Version 2.A 7. Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any product or part which has: • been lost or discarded by you; • been damaged as a result of misuse, improper installation, faulty or inadequate maintenance ...

Index Accessories alignment of, 22 Aperture, 16Background DC level, 33Baseline signal, 33Binning along columns, 13along rows, 13 Bottom Clamps, 28 table of, 29 Calibration suitable light sources, 21 Cautions baseline signal shift, 34IR contamination, 31scintillator & UV, 33 CCD perpendicular mod...