Dectris PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC User manual

DECTRIS
5400 Baden
Switzerland
www.dectris.com
Technical Specifications
and Operating Procedure
PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC Detector System
Version:
V1.0

Technical Specifications and Operating Procedure. PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC Detector System. Version: V1.0 3/33
Table of Contents
List of Figures 5
List of Tables 5
1. Document History 6
1.1. Current document 6
1.2. Changes 6
2. General Information 7
2.1. Warranty and Support 7
2.2. Contact Information 7
2.3. Safety Symbols 7
2.4. Use of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC 8
2.5. Product return and recycling 8
3. Technical Specifications 9
3.1. Ratings 11
3.2. Ambient Conditions 12
3.3. Vacuum Conditions 12
4. Detector Dimensions and Connectors 13
4.1. The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC Detector 14
4.1.1. Front Side of the Detector Head 14
4.1.2. Back Side of the Detector Head 15
4.1.3. Front Side of the Detector Electronics 16
4.1.4. Back Side of the Detector Electronics 16
4.1.5. The Status LEDs 17
4.1.6. Connectors and Connecting Cables/Pipes 17
4.2. Computer 18
4.3. Cooling unit 19
5. Installing the Detector System 20
5.1. Carrying 20
5.2. Mounting of the Detector Head 20
5.3. Mounting of the Detector Electronics 21
5.4. Mounting from Above 21
5.5. Mounting from Below 22
5.6. Connection to Nitrogen or Dry Air 23
5.7. Grounding of the Detector 23
6. Temperature and Humidity Control 24
7. Getting Started 26

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7.1. Startup Procedure 27
7.2. First Commands 27
8. Turning off the Detector 28
9. Storing the Detector 29
10.Cleaning and Maintenance 30
11.Troubleshooting 31
Service Form 33

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Rendering of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector consisting of detector head (left, with
the front side facing down and the back side facing up) and detector electronics (right).................13
Figure 2: Drawing of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector head (printed separately in the user
documentation folder). ......................................................................................................................13
Figure 3: Drawing of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector electronics (printed separately in the
user documentation folder). ..............................................................................................................14
Figure 4: The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector head with the blank flange in place (left).......................15
Figure 5: The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector head viewed from the back (left) and its connection
layout (right). .....................................................................................................................................15
Figure 6: PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector electronics viewed from the front (left) and its
connection layout (right)....................................................................................................................16
Figure 7: The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector electronics viewed from the back..................................16
Figure 8: Configuration of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector system. ................................................18
Figure 9: Drawing of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector base plate (printed separately in the user
documentation folder). ......................................................................................................................21
Figure 10: Mounting from below, bottom view. ...........................................................................................22
Figure 11: Error message when temperature or humidity is out of range...................................................25
Figure 12: Correct start-up message...........................................................................................................25
List of Tables
Table 1: Document history. ...........................................................................................................................6
Table 2: List of changes................................................................................................................................6
Table 3: Safety symbols................................................................................................................................7
Table 4: Technical specifications. ...............................................................................................................10
Table 5: Ratings. .........................................................................................................................................11
Table 6: Detector operating conditions. ......................................................................................................12
Table 7: Vacuum field codes.......................................................................................................................12
Table 8: The meaning of the status LEDs on the detector back plane.......................................................17
Table 9: Connectors and connecting cables/pipes. ....................................................................................18
Table 10: Temperature and humidity limits.................................................................................................24
Table 11: Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................32

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1. Document History
1.1. Current document
Version
Date
status
prepared
checked
released
1.0
02.11.2015
draft
BL
Table 1: Document history.
1.2. Changes
Version
Date
Changes
1.0
02.11.2015
First version based on
Technical_Specifications_PILATUS3S_6M_V3_0.
Table 2: List of changes.

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2. General Information
Before operating the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector system please read this technical specification
and the user manual thoroughly. The technical specification and the user manual together form the user
documentation.
2.1. Warranty and Support
Should your detector require warranty service, contact DECTRIS Ltd. for further information. You are not
allowed to return the detector without prior written authorization by DECTRIS Ltd.
Before shipping the system back, please contact DECTRIS Ltd. to receive the necessary transport and
shipping information. Make sure that the original packaging is used when returning the system!
When returning the detector system for repair, be sure to fill out and include the service form at the back
of this document to provide the support division with the necessary information.
2.2. Contact Information
DECTRIS Ltd.
Taefernweg 1
5404 Baden-Daettwil
Switzerland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: + 41 56 500 21 01
Email: [e-mail]
If you have questions concerning the system or its use, please contact us via phone, mail or fax.
2.3. Safety Symbols
The following symbols and terms are used in this document.
Symbol
Description
Important or helpful notice.
Caution. Please follow the instructions carefully to
prevent equipment damage or personal injury.
Ground.
Table 3: Safety symbols.

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2.4. Use of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC
The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector system has been designed for the detection of X-rays from
synchrotrons or laboratory sources. It is intended for indoor use only. For other applications, please
contact DECTRIS Ltd. for additional information.
The PC can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack, which has to be properly grounded.
Make sure that the PC has adequate ventilation.
Improper use of the DECTRIS Ltd. detector system can compromise safety and its functionality is
also no longer guaranteed.
Do not modify the detector system in any way (hardware, software, electronics, …) without the
consent of DECTRIS Ltd. Failure to do so will void the warranty.
2.5. Product return and recycling
We recycle DECTRIS detector systems that are no longer suitable for use. If you are not using your
DECTRIS detector system any more, send it back to us. We will make sure that your system is
responsibly and safely recycled. This is free for customers who purchased a new DECTRIS Ltd. detector
system.

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3. Technical Specifications
Number of modules
5 x 12 = 60
Sensor
Reverse-biased silicon diode array
Sensor thickness
1000 μm
Quantum efficiency at 5.4 keV (Cr):
at 8.0 keV (Cu):
at 17.5 keV (Mo):
> 80%
96%
76%
Readout chip
PILATUS3 with instant retrigger technology
Pixel size
172 x 172 μm2
Module size
83.8 x 33.5 mm2
Format
2463 x 2527 = 6’224’001 pixels
Area
423.6 x 434.6 mm2
Intermodule gap
x: 7 pixels, y: 17 pixels, 8.5% of total area
Dynamic range
20 Bits (0:1’048’573)
Counter overflow state
1’048’573
Counting rate per pixel
107X-ray/sec (incoming X-rays)
Energy range
5 –36 keV
Energy resolution
500 eV
Adjustable threshold range
2.7 –18 keV
Threshold dispersion
50 eV
Readout time
2.03 ms
Maximum frame rate
25 Hz
Point-spread function
1 pixel (FWHM)
Data formats
Raw data, TIF, EDF, CBF
External trigger/gate
5 V TTL
Software interface
Through socket connection;
Clients for EPICS, SPEC and stand-alone
operation are available

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Cooling
Closed circuit (2/3 distilled water 1/3 Ethylenglycol)
unit for temperature stabilization at 23°C.
The maximum allowable coolant pressure in the
cooling circuit is 2 bar.
Coolant
Use mixture of 2/3 distilled water and 1/3
Ethylenglycol
Power consumption
580 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Detector head: 836 x 880 x 654 mm3
Detector electronics: 590 x 603 x 447 mm3
Weight
Detector head: approx. 500 kg
Detector electronics: approx. 50 kg
Overvoltage category
II
Pollution degree
II
Maximum altitude
2000 m a.s.l.
Table 4: Technical specifications.

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3.1. Ratings
Device
Definition
Detector power input
2 x 100 –240 V AC, 50 –60 Hz
Power supply 1 (modules): 360 W
Power supply 2 (electronics): 220 W
Can be connected to all common supply voltages.
Detector external trigger input
2.1 V –5.0 V high level
0.0 V –0.8 V low level
50 Ω impedance
5.0 V absolute maximum. Applying a higher
voltage will damage the input circuit.
Detector enable output
5 V TTL (max. 100 mA)
PC
100 –240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 900 W, hot-plug power
supplies, can be connected to all common supply
voltages.
Cooling unit
100 V AC (50 Hz), 100 –115 V AC (60 Hz), 1 kW
Coolant flow: >20 l/min @ 1.0 bar
Coolant pressure: max. 1.9 bar
Table 5: Ratings.

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3.2. Ambient Conditions
The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector is designed for indoor use only. The following ambient conditions
must be satisfied. Please note that the below stated values are for the ambient conditions. Values inside
the detector, in particular the dry-air or N2supply are different. They are described in section 5.6 and
section 6.
Condition
Range
Operating ambient temperature
+20°C to +35°C
Operating ambient humidity
< 80% at 20°C, non-condensing
Storage ambient temperature
+15°C to +40°C
Storage ambient humidity
< 40% at 20°C, non-condensing
Table 6: Detector operating conditions.
Note that the interior humidity under operating conditions must be < 25%.
When storing the detector make sure the temperature and humidity inside the transport box does
not exceed the specified range. Use drying agent.
If the detector system is stored at low temperature, make sure that no condensation moisture
develops.
The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor.
3.3. Vacuum Conditions
For in-vacuum operation of the detector the following conditions must be fulfilled:
Condition
Range
Chamber pressure during operation
10+3 mbar or less than 10-2 mbar
Chamber temperature during operation
+10°C to +25°C
Chamber temperature during “bake-out”
(unpowered)
max. +60°C (for temperatures > 40°C make sure
the cooling unit is set to +40°C and running)
Table 7: Vacuum field codes.

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4. Detector Dimensions and Connectors
Figure 1: Rendering of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector consisting of detector head (left, with the
front side facing down and the back side facing up) and detector electronics (right).
Figure 2: Drawing of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector head (printed separately in the user
documentation folder).

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Figure 3: Drawing of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector electronics (printed separately in the user
documentation folder).
4.1. The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC Detector
4.1.1. Front Side of the Detector Head
For operation the detector head is flanged directly onto the vacuum system. The detector head comes
with a blank flange as a protective cover during e.g. storage, transport or vacuum tests/bake-out. Once
the blank flange is removed the sensors are unprotected from humidity, dust and touch.
The separate Mylar window, a 12 μm thick Mylar®(PET) foil coated with 100 nm aluminum, is to be
installed in front of the sensors. It protects the sensors from light and particles.
Refer to section 5.2 for mounting of the detector head.

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Figure 4: The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector head with the blank flange in place (left).
4.1.2. Back Side of the Detector Head
H2O OUT
H2O IN
POWER 1
DATA 5
DATA 4
DATA 3
DATA 2
DATA 1
POWER 2
DATA 10
DATA 9
DATA 8
DATA 7
DATA 6
POWER 3
DATA 15
DATA 14
DATA 13
DATA 12
DATA 11
POWER 4
DATA 20
DATA 19
DATA 18
DATA 17
DATA 16
POWER 5
DATA 25
DATA 24
DATA 23
DATA 22
DATA 21
POWER 6
DATA 30
DATA 29
DATA 28
DATA 27
DATA 26
POWER 7
DATA 35
DATA 34
DATA 33
DATA 32
DATA 31
POWER 8
DATA 40
DATA 39
DATA 38
DATA 37
DATA 36
POWER 9
DATA 45
DATA 44
DATA 43
DATA 42
DATA 41
POWER 10
DATA 50
DATA 49
DATA 48
DATA 47
DATA 46
TEMP 1
POWER 11
DATA 55
DATA 54
DATA 53
DATA 52
DATA 51
POWER 12
DATA 60
DATA 59
DATA 58
DATA 57
DATA 56
Figure 5: The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector head viewed from the back (left) and its connection
layout (right).

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4.1.3. Front Side of the Detector Electronics
DATA 1
DATA 2
DATA 3
DATA 4
DATA 5
POWER 1
DATA 6
DATA 7
DATA 8
DATA 9
DATA 10
POWER 2
DATA 11
DATA 12
DATA 13
DATA 14
DATA 15
POWER 3
DATA 16
DATA 17
DATA 18
DATA 19
DATA 20
POWER 4
DATA 21
DATA 22
DATA 23
DATA 24
DATA 25
POWER 5
DATA 26
DATA 27
DATA 28
DATA 29
DATA 30
POWER 6
DATA 31
DATA 32
DATA 33
DATA 34
DATA 35
POWER 7
DATA 36
DATA 37
DATA 38
DATA 39
DATA 40
POWER 8
DATA 41
DATA 42
DATA 43
DATA 44
DATA 45
POWER 9
DATA 46
DATA 47
DATA 48
DATA 49
DATA 50
POWER 10
DATA 51
DATA 52
DATA 53
DATA 54
DATA 55
POWER 11
DATA 56
DATA 57
DATA 58
DATA 59
DATA 60
POWER 12
TEMP 1
Figure 6: PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector electronics viewed from the front (left) and its connection
layout (right)
4.1.4. Back Side of the Detector Electronics
Figure 7: The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector electronics viewed from the back.

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4.1.5. The Status LEDs
LED
Description
EN
Yellow, if the detector is in counting mode.
TEMP
Normally green. Turns red if the detector temperature or
humidity is out of the limits.
POWER
Normally green. Turns red if there is a power failure or if
the detector temperature or humidity is out of the limits.
Table 8: The meaning of the status LEDs on the detector back plane.
4.1.6. Connectors and Connecting Cables/Pipes
Connector
Description
DATA 1 (left, Figure 7)
RJ45 Cat 6 S/FTP cable for data transfer (DATA 2, 3, 4
unused).
POWER
Main voltage 100 –240 VAC; 50/60 Hz, Fuse 6.3A
UL recognized to UL 60950/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-00, and
TUV approved to EN 60950-1
Cable:
Power cable with an IEC/C13 connector.
EXT IN
External trigger input TTL.
Use a Lemo®Type 00 (NIM/CAMAC) cable.
EN OUT
TTL output signal; high when counting is enabled.
Use a Lemo®Type 00 (NIM/CAMAC) cable.
Functional ground of the detector system.
Although the detector might be grounded via the
mounting bolts, the detector can be grounded additionally
via the functional ground connector at the back (M4 screw-
in tap hole) to establish a defined grounding.
INTERLOCK
Possibility to prevent high voltage discharges in case of
vacuum leaks
in-air operation: Interlock not necessary, use the shorting-
plug provided
in-vacuum operation: only short-circuit the two contacts,
when the vacuum is in a safe regime (either 1e+3 mbar or
<1e-2 mbar) to protect the detector
Use an interlock circuit, which is electrically
isolated from the detector and simply connects (high
voltage on) or disconnects (high voltage off) the two

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contacts. Do not inject noise, voltages or currents into the
detector system.
Coolant IN
(at the detector head back)
Coolant inlet. Use 2/3 distilled water and 1/3 Ethylenglycol
for cooling.
Coolant OUT
(at the detector head back)
Coolant outlet.
Table 9: Connectors and connecting cables/pipes.
4.2. Computer
The PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector system comes with a detector server and a PILATUS Processing
Unit (PPU). The detector server is a high power server with propriety software to communicate with the
detector. The PPU ensures stable and highly reliable high-speed data transfer and may offer additional
computing capacities.
PILATUS
Detector Detector Server
PILATUS
Processing
Unit (PPU)
2 x 10 Gbit Ethernet connection
High-bandwidth connection
TCP/IP
Client
(local or remote)
TCP/IP
Client
(local or remote)
Figure 8: Configuration of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector system.
The installation of distributed control systems and/or other software packages on the PPU is encouraged
but it is explicitly advised that the PILATUS3 detector server itself should not be altered. General
software installations on the PPU can be done without risking the data collection stability of the
PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector system.
Do not install or run any other software on the detector server.
The detector server and the PPU are set up with the latest release of the RHEL-based CentOS 6.x Linux
distribution.
Regular system updates can be made. However, to avoid operational deterioration do not update
the system while the detector is taking data.
For more information please refer to the documentation of the PPU or consult www.dectris.com.

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4.3. Cooling unit
A cooling unit is required for the operation of the PILATUS3 S 6M-NSRRC detector system.
The tubes and the detector are equipped with self-sealing valves to avoid dripping when connecting or
disconnecting the tubes.
There is no fixed limitation on the length of the tubing.
Before operating the cooling unit, please read the user manual of the cooling unit.
When connecting or disconnecting the cooling hoses, turn off the detector and the cooling unit.
When operating the detector, the cooling unit must be always on.
Use opaque tubing to avoid the growth of algae.
Operating
type
In-air or
vented vacuum
In-vacuum
Operating
temperature
The cooling unit has always to be
set to a temperature of 23°C.
Prior to and during pumping down and venting
the cooling unit has to be set to a temperature
of 23°C for at least 30 minutes.
Prior to powering up and operating the detector
in-vacuum the cooling unit has to be set to a
temperature of 10°C for at least 30 minutes.
Operating
pressure
0.5 bar
0.5 bar
Do not set the temperature of the cooling unit below the recommended operating temperature.
Condensing moisture can develop and damage the detector.
Good air circulation is essential to prevent internal heat build-up and prolong the life of its
components. Place the detector in a location with adequate air circulation. Make sure the detector has
enough space for proper ventilation (minimum wall distance: 170 mm). Do not operate the detector in a
closed environment.

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5. Installing the Detector System
5.1. Carrying
The detector head has four transport hooks, which have to be used for lifting the detector head. For
tilting/rotating the detector head, two hooks can be used: Lift the detector head up so it hangs diagonally,
then set it down towards the other side.
Only use an appropriate lifting device with a carrying capacity of at least 1000 kg.
Make sure 2 persons always move the detector head.
When using the transport hooks, make sure they are properly tightened.
When moving the detector head, make sure all cables and hoses are disconnected.
The detector electronics has a transport hook, which has to be used for lifting the detector electronics.
Only use an appropriate lifting device with a carrying capacity of at least 100 kg.
Make sure 2 persons always move the detector electronics.
When using the transport hook, make sure it is properly tightened.
When moving the detector electronics, make sure that all cables are disconnected.
5.2. Mounting of the Detector Head
Install the Mylar®window inside the beamline sample chamber before mounting the detector head.
Do not touch the Mylar®foil. Contact DECTRIS support in case of contamination of the window.
With the blank flange still attached rotate the detector head so the x-ray sensor points downward (see
above how to rotate). Remove the blank flange and mount the detector head on top of the sample
chamber.
Remove the blank flange in a clean, dust-free and humidity-controlled environment. Minimize the
time the sensors are exposed without protection.
BE VERY CAREFUL when installing the detector head or the blank flange and avoid touching the
sensor under all circumstances, as this will most likely result in a damaged sensor. Make sure the blank
flange does not tilt inward through the opening at any time. Stay clear of the detector head volume with
any kind of object (screw-driver, finger, …). This operation is restricted to trained personnel. Damage
caused by improper handling is not covered in the warranty.
After installation immediately flush the chamber with dry air or pump down the system to keep
humidity as low as possible.