Page 3 - Table of Contents
iii Table of Contents Model IIC-200 Image Intensifier Controller ........................................................ 5 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5Dangers and Warnings ......................
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Page 5 - Introduction
5 Model IIC-200Image Intensifier Controller Introduction The IIC-200 is a stand-alone image intensifier controller. It supplies high-voltage DCbias for Princeton Instruments image intensifiers plus circuitry to facilitate gating.Gating pulses are provided by a Princeton Instruments high voltage puls...
Page 6 - Dangers and Warnings
6 Model IIC-200 Operation Manual Version 1.A The IIC-200 allows both Shutter and Gated modes of operation. Gating pulses can rangefrom 5 nsec to DC. Longer gate experiments can also use the 5 volt logic electronicshutter control. Dangers and Warnings Voltages inside the IIC-200 may exceed 10,000 vol...
Page 7 - Features; Specifications; Gate pulse; Automatic Brightness Control:
Version 1.A Model IIC-200 Operation Manual 7 Note: The Model IIC-200 has automatic circuitry to help prevent damage. However, it is far better not to place an expensive intensifier at risk than to depend on the protectioncircuitry. Features Independently variable MCP power supply, independent of pho...
Page 9 - Line Voltage Selection
Version 1.A Model IIC-200 Operation Manual 9 The plug on the line cord supplied with the system should be compatible with theline-voltage outlets in common use in the region to which the system is shipped. Ifthe line cord plug should prove to be incompatible, a compatible plug should beinstalled, ta...
Page 10 - Hardware Overview
10 Model IIC-200 Operation Manual Version 1.A Hardware Overview The IIC-200 consists of a printed circuit board and a modular high voltage supply whichare mounted in a stand-alone chassis. The IIC-200 contains circuitry for the following functions: A variable high voltage power supply for the MCP vo...
Page 11 - Operation; OFF; Connections with a Gen II Intensifier; Gated Operation; Gate; Shutter Mode Operation; Shutter
Version 1.A Model IIC-200 Operation Manual 11 Shutter circuitry which allows an electrically isolated logic signal to control thevoltage between the Photocathode and MCP In. This allows long gate times or CWoperation. Operation ➧ Review the Danger and Warning notices on page 6 before operating the I...
Page 12 - Connections with a Gen IV Intensifier; CW or Shutter Operation
12 Model IIC-200 Operation Manual Version 1.A Connections with a Gen IV Intensifier ➧ Connect one end of the high-voltage cable supplied by Roper Scientific to thehigh-voltage connector on the image intensifier. If you have purchased more thanone image intensifier, make sure you are using the cable ...
Page 13 - Power Up Steps; The High Voltage Cable
Version 1.A Model IIC-200 Operation Manual 13 Power Up Steps ➧ Make sure the front-panel MCP Power switch is Off. Adjust MCP Gain to minimumand turn on the chassis power. Note: As long as the image intensifier and IIC-200 are purchased from Roper Scientific as part of the same order, the upper limit...
Page 15 - Warranty; Equipment Repairs
15 Warranty & Service Warranty This equipment is warranted to be free from defects of material and workmanship. It issold subject to the mutual agreement that the liability of Roper Scientific is limited toreplacing defective parts and/or repairing malfunctioning equipment at its factory,provide...
Page 16 - Contact Information
16 Model IIC-200 Operation Manual Version 1.A Contact Information Roper Scientific’s manufacturing facility is located at the following address: Roper Scientific3660 Quakerbridge RoadTrenton, NJ 08619 (USA) Tel: 609-587-9797Fax: 609-587-1970 Tech Support E-mail: [email protected] For t...
Page 17 - Index
17 Index Alarm circuit, 10Audio beeper, 7Auto Bright Control switch, 8Auto Brightness Control, 7, 10Beeper, 7Bias levels MCP-In, 7MCP-Out, 7phosphor, 7 Brightness control, 7, 10Contact information, 16 e-mail address, 16street address, 16teelphone and fax numbers, 16web site, 16 CW mode, 7CW operatio...