jablotron MX-10 BASIC SET User manual
JABLOTRON MX-10 BASIC SET
DIGITAL PARTICLE CAMERA
1.1. Check the contents: MX-10 camera, USB cable, memory stick with Pixelman software
package and the Experiment Guide, Quick start guide.
1.2. Warning:
athe camera chip is very fragile – DO NOT touch it or clean it under any
circumstances and avoid any mechanical shock!
akeep the protective sliding cover over the chip at all times unless you are carrying
out an experiment
athe camera is not waterproof
aThe maximum time of an experiment in vacuum (20 Pa) is 30 min.
(max. 35 °C on the chip surface)
1.3. Read the terms and conditions of your Purchase contract or License agreement
carefully.
1. BEFORE YOU START
QUICK START GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing
JABLOTRON MX-10 Basic
set.
We hope you will enjoy seeing invisible particles!
2. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
2.1. Consider carefully which computer you will install the software on – each installation on
a computer will require its own SW license activation. You need internet access for the
2.2. Connect the attached flash drive to your computer.
2.3. Run pixelman-setup.exe from the attached flash drive and follow the instructions.
Please run this installer before you connect the device to USB port for the first time.
Installer includes Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and MX-10 drivers, you can decide
to skip installation of JRE if it is already present on the computer, you can skip MX-10
driver installation, if you already used the MX-10 device on the computer and you are
installing only newer version of Pixelman software. Only after finishing the installation
plug the MX-10 camera into a USB port on the computer and the status control LED
on the MX-10 turns green (it can take some time).
2.4. Run the Pixelman software via desktop shortcut or from start menu – if your license
is valid and you are on-line, the system will automatically recognize the device and
Pixelman will start. You do not need to be on-line for the next uses of MX-10 on that
particular computer.
2.5. Now the software is ready - consult the Pixelman Help facility to learn all about its
functions and settings
3. USING THE DETECTOR
Protective cover – keep it over the
sensor chip unless you are carrying
out an experiment
¼´´ camera mount or
M6 mount (depending
on your order) Mini USB port
LED status
indicator
Sensor chip (256 x 256 pixels)
DO NOT TOUCH OR CLEAN IT!
3.1. Mount the device on a suitable stand (not necessary for
some experiments).
3.2. Before the experiment move the protective cover to reveal
the sensor chip (not necessary for most beta and gamma
experiments) as suggested by the picture. The cover can
be completely removed from the device.
3.3. Place a radiation source in the desired position, click the START button in the Pixelman
SW and you can start your experiment. The default setting was chosen to suit most
common experiments. However, you can change the setting and the program will
automatically save it when switched off (does not apply for the bias setting).
3.4. When you finish your experiments, slide the cover back over the chip, disconnect the
USB cable and store the device in the original case or in a cool, dry and well protected
place.
4. SPECIFICATIONS
Chip Pixelated 300 μm Si detector chip (256 x 256 pixels, 55 μm pitch)
by Medipix2 Collaboration
Software Pixelman version 2.2.3 or higher licensed by IEAP CTU in Prague
Detection ability
System
requirements
• PC CPU 1.6 GHz (2 GHz or higher recommended), 2 GB of free RAM
(3 GB recommended)
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port
• Java Runtime Edition v1.6 or higher
• Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
Maximum
frame rate
80 frames per second (note: the given frame rate applies for
the recommended system requirements)
Thread mount M6 or standard camera thread mount (1/4 ´´- 20)
Interface USB 2.0 (developed in cooperation with IEAP CTU in Prague)
Power requirements Supplied via USB port
Power consumption Max. 2.5 W
Dimensions 128 x 72 x 30 mm (H x W x L)
Weight Approx. 160 g
Complies with EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-3
Particle Type Energy Level Efficiency Comment
Heavy charged
particles > 1 MeV ~100 % Alpha, etc.
Electrons (beta) > 10 keV ~100 %
MIP particles > 1 MeV ~100 %
Under specific
angle, e.g. muons
from cosmic rays
X-rays 6 keV - 10 keV ~100 %
X-rays 20 keV ~25 %
X-rays 60 keV ~1 %
Gamma-rays > 1 MeV ~0.1 %
5. FAQ
5.1. I have used all my licenses and need another.
A: Write to mx-10@jablotron.cz – in certain cases your number of licenses can be
increased under the same contract.
5.2. The status control LED does not turn green when the device is connected to the
computer
A: First try to reconnect the cable. Then make sure that you can see MX-10 Acquisition
channel and MX-10 FW Update Channel in Control Panels - Device Manager - USB
Devices, otherwise reinstall Pixelman software, make sure you allow installer to install
the drivers.
5.3. The Pixelman does not work properly when the device is disconnected from the PC and
then reconnected with Pixelman still running – please close and restart Pixelman.
5.4. The mount of the device does not fit my lab equipment.
A: The device uses a standard camera (1/4´´- 20) or M6 thread mount – your choice was
specified in the order.
For other inquiries please visit www.particlecamera.com
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
When using this product, you should pay attention to the legal issues concerning the technology
and research. For all details see your Purchase contract or License agreement.
7. PRODUCER
JABLOTRON ALARMS a.s., Pod Skalkou 4567/33, 466 01, Jablonec n. N., Czech Republic
www.jablotron.com, www.particlecamera.com
JABLOTRON ALARMS a.s. hereby declares that the MX-10 is in complian-
ce with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2004/108/EC and 2011/65/EU. The original of the conformity assessment can
be found on the web site www.particlecamera.com, Download section.
Note: Although this product does not contain any harmful materials we suggest
you return the product to the dealer or directly to the manufacturer after use.
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