Andor Technology Neo sCMOS Installation instructions

Version 1.0 - October 2011
HARDWARE GUIDE
Neo sCMOS
Project part financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the
European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland
www.andor.com ©Andor Technology plc 2011

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SAFETY & WARNINGS INFORMATION 10
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 11

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 12
1.1 - HELP & TECHNICAL SUPPORT 13
Europe 13
USA 13
Asia-Pacific 13
China 13
1.2 - DISCLAIMER 14
1.3 - TRADEMARKS & PATENT INFORMATION 14
1.4 - SPECIFICATIONS 15
1.5 - COMPONENTS 16
1.5.1 - Mechanical drawings 17
1.5.2 - Power Supply Unit (PSU) 18
1.5.3 - Connectors 19
1.5.4 - Cooling pipe connectors 21
1.5.5 - Optional extras 22

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SECTION 2 - FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY 23
2.1 - sCMOS STRUCTURE & OPERATION 23
2.2 - TE COOLING 24
2.2.1 - Ultravac™ 25
2.2.2 - Effect of TE cooling on noise floor 26
2.2.3 - Effect of TE cooling on hot pixel blemishes 27
2.3 - ROLLING & GLOBAL SHUTTER 28
2.3.1 - Rolling Shutter 29
2.3.2 - Global Shutter 30
2.3.3 - Choosing Rolling or Global Shutter 31
2.3.3.1 - Example application scenarios for Global Shutter mode 32
2.3.4 - Rolling & Global Shutter mechanisms 33
2.4 - UNDERSTANDING READ NOISE IN sCMOS 34
2.4.1 - Spurious noise filter 35
2.5 - DUAL AMPLIFIER DYNAMIC RANGE 36
2.6 - SENSOR READOUT OPTIMIZATION 38
2.6.1 - Preamp gain control 39
2.6.2 - Pixel readout rate 40
2.6.3 - ROI Sub-image 41
2.7 - TRIGGERING 42
2.7.1 - Rolling Shutter triggering modes 43
2.7.1.1 - Rolling Shutter Internal triggering (Non-Overlap mode) 44
2.7.1.2 - Rolling Shutter Internal triggering (Overlap mode) 46
2.7.1.3 - Rolling Shutter External/Software triggering 47
2.7.1.4 - Rolling Shutter External Exposure triggering (Non-Overlap mode) 48
2.7.1.5 - Rolling Shutter External Exposure triggering (Overlap mode) 49
2.7.1.6 - Rolling Shutter External Start triggering 50
2.7.1.7 - Rolling Shutter triggering constraints 51
2.7.2 - Global Shutter triggering modes 52
2.7.2.1 - Global Shutter Internal triggering (Non-Overlap mode) 53
2.7.2.2 - Global Shutter Internal triggering (Overlap mode) 55
2.7.2.3 - Global Shutter External/Software triggering 56
2.7.2.4 - Global Shutter External Exposure triggering (Non-Overlap mode) 57
2.7.2.5 - Global Shutter External Exposure triggering (Overlap mode) 58
2.7.2.6 - Global Shutter External Start triggering 59
2.7.2.7 - Global Shutter triggering constraints 60
2.8 - ACQUISITION MODES 61
2.8.1 - Single Scan 62
2.8.2 - Kinetic Series 62
2.8.3 - Accumulate 62
2.8.4 - Run Till Abort acquisition 63
2.8.4.1 - Live mode 63
2.8.5 - Fast Exposure switch 64
2.8.6 - Frame rate control 64

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SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION 65
3.1 - SAFETY 65
3.2 - MOUNTING CAMERA 65
3.3 - MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 65
3.4 - INSTALLING SOLIS AND CAMERA LINK DRIVERS 66
3.5 - CAMERA LINK CONTROLLER CARD INSTALLATION 67
3.6 - INSTALLATION OF DEVICE DRIVER 69
3.7 - COOLING PIPE CONNECTION & DISCONNECTION 70

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SECTION 4 - OPERATION 71
4.1 - CONNECTING CAMERA 71
4.2 - COOLING 72
4.2.1 - Head overheating 72
4.2.2 - TE Cooling 73
4.2.3 - Fan settings 74
4.3 - SOFTWARE SUPPORT 75

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SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE 76
5.1- REGULAR CHECKS 76
5.2 - ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS 76
5.3 - FUSE REPLACEMENT 76
5.4 - COOLING PIPES & CONNECTORS 76

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SECTION 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 77

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APPENDIX 79
A1 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 79
A2 - TERMS & CONDITIONS 81
A3 - STANDARD WARRANTY AND WARRANTY SERVICES 82
A4 - THE WASTE ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 2006 (WEEE) 86

INTRODUCTION
Neo SECTION 1
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SAFETY & WARNINGS INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST
1. To ensure correct and safe operation of this product, please read this guide before use and keep it in a
safe place for future reference
2. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Andor, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired
3. Before using the system, please follow and adhere to all warnings, safety, manual handling and operating
instructions located either on the product or in this User Guide
4. Andor Neo sCMOS is a precision scientific instrument containing fragile components Always handle with
care
5. Do not expose the product to extreme hot or cold temperatures
6. Ensure that a minimum clearance of approximately 100mm (4”) is maintained in front of all ventilation slots
and the fan inlet
7. Do not expose the product to open flames
8. Do not allow objects to fall on the product
9. Do not expose the product to moisture, wet or spill liquids on the product. Do not store or place liquids on
the product. If spillage occurs on the product, switch off power immediately, and wipe off with dry,
lint-free cloth. If any ingress has occurred or is suspected, unplug mains cable, do not use, and contact
Andor service
10. The product contains components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity and radiated
electromagnetic fields, and therefore should not be used, or stored, close to EMI/RFI generators,
electrostatic field generators, electromagnetic or radioactive devices, or other similar sources of high
energy fields
11. Operation of the system close to intense pulsed sources (e.g. plasma sources, arc welders, radio
frequency generators, X-ray instruments, and pulsed discharge optical sources) may compromise
performance if shielding of the Neo sCMOS is inadequate
12. Use only the power supply cord provided with the system for this unit. Should this not be correct for your
geographical area contact your local Andor representative
13. Only the correctly specified mains supply and fuse must be used
14. Make sure the electrical cord is located so that it will not be subject to damage
15. There are no user-serviceable parts beyond the specified user accessible areas of the product and the
enclosure must not be opened. Only authorised service personnel may service this equipment
16.
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lways disconnect the power supply from the product before accessing the lamp or filter wheel housings or
before replacing a fuse