ORTEC ICS User manual

ORTEC ®
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Integrated Cryocooling System
User Manual
Printed in U.S.A. ORTEC® Part No. 806281 0415
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Advanced Measurement Technology, Inc.
(“AMT”)
WARRANTY
AMT warrants that the items will be deli ered free from defects in material or workmanship. AMT makes no other
warranties, express or implied, and specifically NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
AMT’s exclusi e liability is limited to repairing or replacing at AMT’s option, items found by AMT to be defecti e in
workmanship or materials within one year from the date of deli ery with the exception of the cryocooler, internal controller,
and acti e noise cancellation, which are warranted for two years. AMT’s liability on any claim of any kind, including
negligence, loss, or damages arising out of, connected with, or from the performance or breach thereof, or from the
manufacture, sale, deli ery, resale, repair, or use of any item or ser ices co ered by this agreement or purchase order, shall
in no case exceed the price allocable to the item or ser ice furnished or any part thereof that gi es rise to the claim. In the
e ent AMT fails to manufacture or deli er items called for in this agreement or purchase order, AMT’s exclusi e liability and
buyer’s exclusi e remedy shall be release of the buyer from the obligation to pay the purchase price. In no e ent shall AMT
be liable for special or consequential damages.
Quality Control
Before being appro ed for shipment, each AMT instrument must pass a stringent set of quality control tests designed to
expose any flaws in materials or workmanship. Permanent records of these tests are maintained for use in warranty repair
and as a source of statistical information for design impro ements.
Repair Service
If it becomes necessary to return this instrument for repair, it is essential that Customer Ser ices be contacted in ad ance of
its return so that a Return Authorization Number can be assigned to the unit. Also, AMT must be informed, either in writing,
by telephone [[phone]] or by facsimile transmission [[phone]], of the nature of the fault of the instrument
being returned and of the model, serial, and re ision (“Re ” on rear panel) numbers. Failure to do so may cause unnecessary
delays in getting the unit repaired. The AMT standard procedure requires that instruments returned for repair pass the same
quality control tests that are used for new-production instruments. Instruments that are returned should be packed so that
they will withstand normal transit handling and must be shipped PREPAID ia Air Parcel Post or United Parcel Ser ice to the
designated AMT repair center. The address label and the package should include the Return Authorization Number assigned.
Instruments being returned that are damaged in transit due to inadequate packing will be repaired at the sender's expense,
and it will be the sender's responsibility to make claim with the shipper. Instruments not in warranty should follow the same
procedure and AMT will pro ide a quotation.
Damage in Transit
Shipments should be examined immediately upon receipt for e idence of external or concealed damage. The carrier making
deli ery should be notified immediately of any such damage, since the carrier is normally liable for damage in shipment.
Packing materials, waybills, and other such documentation should be preser ed in order to establish claims. After such
notification to the carrier, please notify AMT of the circumstances so that assistance can be pro ided in making damage
claims and in pro iding replacement equipment, if necessary.
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may not be copied or used in any manner nor may any of the information in or upon it be used for any purpose without the express written
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSPECTION FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE ......................................................................................................................... 1
3. OPERATING CAUTIONS AND NOTES ........................................................................................................................... 1
3.1. HANDLING AND MOVING THE ICS ................................................................................................................... 1
3.2. ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 2
3.3. BERYLLIUM WINDOWS AND INTERNAL CRYOSTAT PRESSURE ........................................................................ 2
3.4. DETECTOR WARMUP FOR REPOSITIONING OR SHIPPING ............................................................................... 2
4. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.1. CONTENTS OF THE SHIPPING CARTON............................................................................................................. 3
4.2. THE ICS ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
4.2.1. Connectors and Indicators .................................................................................................................. 4
4.2.1.1. CONNECTORS ......................................................................................................................... 4
4.2.1.2. POWER .................................................................................................................................. 4
4.2.1.3. INDICATORS ............................................................................................................................ 5
4.3. COOLING THE DETECTOR ................................................................................................................................. 5
4.3.1. Changing the Orientation of the ICS During Operation ...................................................................... 5
4.4. DETECTOR TESTING .......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.5. DETECTOR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS .................................................................................................. 5
5. INSTALLATION NOTES ................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.1. MOUNTING IN A SHIELD................................................................................................................................... 6
6. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.1. DETECTOR ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
6.2. CRYOCOOLER .................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.3. CONNECTORS, SWITCHES, AND INDICATORS................................................................................................... 6
6.4. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ........................................................................................................................ 7
6.5. DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 8

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ADDITIONAL WARRANTY AND SAFETY NOTICES
There are no ser iceable parts in the ICS. Opening the enclosure or performing operations other than those described
in this manual may oid your warranty.
Using this equipment in a manner not specified in this manual may impair the protection the equipment pro ides.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND SYMBOLS
This manual contains up to three le els of safety instructions that must be obser ed in order to a oid personal injury
and/or damage to equipment or other property. These are:
DAN ER Indicates a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily harm if the safety instruction is not
obser ed.
WARNIN Indicates a hazard that could result in bodily harm if the safety instruction is not obser ed.
CAUTION Indicates a hazard that could result in property damage if the safety instruction is not obser ed.
Please read all safety instructions carefully and make sure you understand them fully before attempting to use this
product.
In addition, the following symbol might appear on the product:
ATTENTION – Consult the manual in all cases where this symbol is marked in order to
determine the nature of the potential hazards and any actions that must be taken to avoid
them
DAN ER – Hazardous voltage
Protective earth (ground) terminal
Please read all safety instructions carefully and make sure you understand them fully before attempting to use this
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ORTEC® ICS™
INTE RATED CRYOCOOLIN SYSTEM
1. INTRODUCTION
The ICS™ is a highly reliable, maintenance-free, electromechanically cooled cryostat deli ering superior performance
for ORTEC high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors. The industry-pro en AMETEK Sunpower® CryoTel® cryocooler has
a ser ice life of >200,000 hours for unmatched operational reliability.
ICS incorporates ANC™ (Acti e Noise Cancellation) technology, and is designed to irtually eliminate ibrational and
audible noise le els. This pro ides resolution performance comparable to liquid nitrogen cooled systems in all
operational orientations, making it the choice for users seeking premium resolution and ersatility in a broad array of
HPGe applications.
The acuum-hardened cryostat eliminates the need to thermally cycle the detector in the e ent of a partial warm-up.
2. INSPECTION FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE
If a shipping carton(s) arri es with externally isible damage, do not unpack it. Notify the carrier and make arrange-
ments to file a damage claim. In all cases of shipping damage, it is the customer's responsibility to file a damage
claim.
If, during unpacking, you find concealed damage, notify the carrier and file a claim. Preser e packing materials,
waybills ,and other such documentation to establish claims.
Contact the ORTEC Global Ser ice Center, 1-800-251-9750 or [phone], for further instructions. Outside the
USA, contact your local ORTEC representati e.
3. OPERATING CAUTIONS AND NOTES
3.1. HANDLIN AND MOVIN THE ICS
When lifting or mo ing the ICS:
●Do not place any load on the detector housing or cryostat (i.e., do not use the detector/cryostat assembly as
a contact point with any other surface). Compressing, denting, or bending any part of this assembly may
damage the detector element or breach the cryostat acuum, and will void your warranty.
●Do not attempt to lift the ICS by the detector housing or cryostat. This may damage the detector element or
breach the cryostat acuum, and will void your warranty.
WARNIN
Because of its weight, the ICS is rated by OSHA as a two-person lift. In addition, it is significantly nose-heavy. Keep
this in mind when lifting and positioning the unit.

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3.2. ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS
If the mains power cord is damaged, contact ORTEC for ser icing information. Do not replace the cord.
3.3. BERYLLIUM WINDOWS AND INTERNAL CRYOSTAT PRESSURE
Some ORTEC detectors ha e beryllium windows, which are especially fragile and can sometimes be ruptured by a light
touch. Rupture of a beryllium indo causes severe system damage, and in some circumstances can cause personal
injury and other health effects. Therefore, do not touch or allow objects to contact a beryllium window. ORTEC ships a
remo able plastic endcap co er with our beryllium-window detectors. Keep this co er on the endcap when the
detector is not in use or if the window is damaged.
If a beryllium window should rupture under normal circumstances, it will implode and personnel will typically not be
exposed to flying fragments and possible injury. Co er the detector window with its the protecti e plastic co er and
tape the co er down so that none of the beryllium pieces can fall out.
A more dangerous situation may result if the beryllium indo ruptures out ard due to a pressure build-up in the
cryostat. This can happen if the cryostat de elops a leak while cold and then warms up. If a cold cryostat shows
e idence of poor acuum, place the protecti e plastic co er o er the beryllium window and secure it with the plastic
set screw(s) or with tape. Symptoms of a poor acuum include an unusually cold cryostat or endcap; moisture
condensation or "sweating"; or, in extreme cases, an outward bulge in the window on warmup.
If the window has a hole or crack, co er the defect with tape, then affix the protecti e plastic co er.
In all cases, disconnect the system from the MCB or other external electronics. Then, before turning off the ICS power
and warming up the cryostat or taking any additional action, contact our Global Ser ice Center or your ORTEC
representati e.
3.4. DETECTOR WARMUP FOR REPOSITIONIN OR SHIPPIN
Once the ICS is cooled, you can power off the ICS for a brief period (e.g., 10–20 minutes) without significantly warming
the detector. When the cryocooler is restarted, the unit typically returns to ready status within a few minutes. The
cryocooler can be restarted at any time without harming the detector element, regardless of whether the detector is
warm, partially cooled, or cooled to operating temperature.
Allow the ICS to warm for 24 hours before enclosing it in packing materials.
DAN ER
Inhaling beryllium dust can lead to a chronic lung disorder called berylliosis. Beryllium has also been listed as a
carcinogen, based principally on animal tests. If a beryllium window should implode, contact our ORTEC Global
Ser ice Center or your ORTEC representati e for shipping instructions to return the detector for repair. In the
e ent that some beryllium pieces fall out of the detector, take care to a oid breathing any dust or powder that
may form. Wearing protecti e glo es and/or using tweezers, pick up pieces in a manner so as not to generate any
dust. Dispose of the pieces according to local or national regulation.
CAUTION Do not enclose the ICS in packing materials or a shipping case hile it is cold. This could allow
condensation to form on the cryostat and enter the enclosure and connectors, potentially damaging
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4. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
4.1. CONTENTS OF THE SHIPPIN CARTON
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When you recei e the ICS, its shipping carton(s) will contain the following components at minimum:
●ICS integrated detector/cryocooler.
●Region-specific ac/dc power adapter and cord.
●Detector cable kit.
●This ICS user manual; the Photon Detector Manual containing performance and testing information for your
detector type; and the Quality Assurance Detector Sheet (QADS) specific to your detector, listing the detector
type, composition, size, test results, cooling time, and recommended bias oltage.
Options will typically be packaged separately and will include their own instructions.
4.2. THE ICS
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the ICS main features.
Figure 1. ICS Detector Panel.
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Figure 2. Connector Panel.
4.2.1. Connectors and Indicators
4.2.1.1. CONNECTORS
●PREAMP POWER 9-pin D connector; pro ides ±24 V and ±12 V for preamplifier power.
●HV SHV connector connects to detector bias (high- oltage) input on MCB or NIM amplifier.
●SHUTDOWN BNC turns off the bias supply oltage when the detector is warm. Software-selectable ORTEC or
TTL mode (SMART-1® detectors auto-select the SMART shutdown mode). In ORTEC mode, the detector’s Bias
Shutdown cable must be connected to this input or the high oltage will not turn on.
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●OUT1, OUT2 BNCs pro ide preamplifier output signals of either polarity.
●TEST BNC connector connects to pulser output.
●INHIBIT Fifth BNC only on ICS units with transistor reset preamplifier.
4.2.1.2. POWER
●ON/OFF Rocker switch turns cryocooler and control electronics on/off.
●POWER IN Power cable from ac/dc adapter secures with bayonet-mounted collet to pre ent unintended
power interruption (do not o ertighten).
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HV Shutdown out is con erted to Temperature Readout for SMART-1 detectors.
NOTE Power must be applied to this connection in order for the detector temperature to be monitored.
The SYSTEM COLD light will remain illuminated regardless of the temperature state of the
detector unless preamplifier power is applied.