Oxford Instruments ANDOR Sona User manual

Sona and Marana-11
1.6 rev 15 December 2022
User Guide
For model: 4.2B-11, 2.0B-11
Andor Technology 2022
andor.oxinst.com

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Section 1 - Safety and Warning Information
Caution
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST BEFORE USING YOUR PRODUCT
1. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Andor, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
2. Do not position this product so that it is difficult to operate the mains
disconnecting device. See "Emergency Mains Disconnection" on page47.
3. Before using the product, please follow and adhere to all warnings, and
safety, manual handling, and operating instructions located either on the
product, or in this manual.
4. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
5. Users must be authorised and trained personnel only; otherwise, this may
result in personal injury, and/or equipment damage and impaired system
performance.
6. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the product and the enclosure
must not be opened. Only authorised service personnel may service this
equipment.
7. If using liquid cooling, ensure that the coolant supply is connected prior to
powering the camera. Please also read all of the information relating to the
use of coolant in"Cooling Hoses and Connections" on page89.
8. Protective earth is an integral part of the protection against electric shock in
this product and is provided via the earth pin of the external power supply.
Ensure that this is plugged into the building earth system via the mains socket.
Do not tamper with any of the earthing measures.
9. Any External AC/DC Power Supply used with this product must meet the
requirements specified in "Power Supply Information" on page97.
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10. No parts should be replaced by the customer, except for the mains cables or
the fuse, which must be of the same type and rating as that supplied and as
specified in or "Fuse Replacement" on page85, and certified in accordance
with your region’s safety regulations.
11. Make sure all cables are located so that they will not be subject to damage,
especially the mains cable.
12. While running an experiment, keep room temperature as stable as possible.
13. Performance of the system may be adversely affected by rapidly changing
environmental conditions or operation outside of the operating conditions
specified in "Technical Specifications" on page94.
14. Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided as specified in "Environmental
Specifications" on page96.
15. This product is designed to be used in an indoor environment. If the customer
chooses to use this outside, then it is their responsibility to provide adequate
protection. Andor assumes no liability for damage or obligation to repair
under warranty relating to use outside of the environmental requirements
specified in "Technical Specifications" on page94.
16. Medical Diagnosis: This equipment has not been designed and
manufactured for the medical diagnosis of patients.
17. Electromagnetic Compatibility: This product was designed for and tested
using the IEC/EN 61326-1 EMC standard for Class B emissions and a Basic
immunity environment. Class B means that it is designed for a domestic or
residential environment, and Basic immunity refers to the fact that it is not
designed for a typical industrial environment.
18. Electromagnetic Compatibility: As required by IEC/EN 61326-1, we must
inform you that electromagnetic emissions in excess of that required by that
EMC standard for the emissions class of this product can in theory occur due
to its connection to other equipment.
19. Electromagnetic Compatibility: This product has been designed and tested
to perform successfully in a normal (basic) electromagnetic environment,
e.g. a typical life science test laboratory, as per the EU EMC Directive. It is not
designed to operate in a harsh electromagnetic environment, e.g. close to
the following equipment: EMI/RFI generators, electrostatic field generators,
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electromagnetic or radioactive devices, plasma sources, arc welders, x-ray
instruments, intense pulsed sources, or other similar sources of high energy
fields whose emissions are not within the normal range expected under the
EU EMC Directive.
20. Ionising Radiation: Please note that this product is not designed to provide
protection from ionising radiation. Any customer using this product in such an
application should provide their own protection.
21. This product is a precision scientific instrument containing fragile
components. Always handle it with care.
22. Do not wet or spill liquids on the product, and do not store or place liquids on
the product.
23. If spillage occurs on the product, switch off power immediately, and wipe off
with a dry, lint-free cloth.
24. If any ingress of liquids has occurred or is suspected, unplug the mains cables
and do not use. Contact customer support.
25. See "General Cleaning & Decontamination Information" on page84.
26. Do not expose the product to open flames.
27. Do not allow objects to fall on the product.
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1.1 Label Symbols
EU CE Mark by which we indicate that this product meets the requirements
all the relevant EU Product Directives that require this mark, including the
Low Voltage Directive for safety (as this product is manufactured in North-
ern Ireland, it does not require the UKCA Mark)
EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Mark which indicates
that this should not be disposed of in domestic waste but at a suitable
recycling site
China EPUP (Environmental Protection Use Period) Mark that indicates that
this product is expected to last for 20 years approximately before ending-
up in the waste and recycling system
D.C. voltage symbol
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1.2 Unpacking Information
Carefully unpack the unit and retain the packaging materials to transport or return
equipment if required:
lIf the equipment appears damaged in any way, return it to sales outlet in its
original packaging.
lNo responsibility for damage arising from the use of non-approved
packaging will be accepted.
lEnsure all items and accessories specified at the time of ordering and as
detailed on the packing list are present: if any items are missing, please
contact your sales representative.
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1.3 Revision History
Version Released Description
1.0 04 Sep 2018 Initial Release
1.1 11 Apr 2019 Updated USA and Asia-Pacific addresses
1.2 19 Jun 2019
Updated altitude information on page 46, updated backplate
images and mechanical drawings for Marana. USB terminology
amended throughout.
1.3 29 July 2019 Updated China office address, table on page 39 and power supply
information
1.4 1 Aug 2019 Updated power supply information
1.5 4 Dec 2019 Updated accessories table and model applicability of hardware
guide
1.6 15 December
2022
Updated manual format for new standard camera manuals format.
Updated images of camera for branding update. Added section for
SRRF-Stream+. Added Reach statement and China ROHS.
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1.4 Updates to the Manual
Changes are periodically made to the product, and these will be incorporated
into new editions of the manual. Please check for new releases of the manual at:
andor.oxinst.com/downloads. If you find an issue in this manual, please contact
your customer support representative with a description of the issue.
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Section 2 - Introduction
This manual provides an overview of the Sona and Marana camera series. The
Sona and Marana feature the latest back-illuminated sCMOS sensor technology
for an exceptional sensitivity, speed and field of view. This makes it particularly
suitable for demanding applications - Sona for life science imaging: such as live-
cell imaging, embryo imaging; Marana for physical science imaging: such as
space debris tracking and occultations. This manual includes a description of the
main features of the cameras, their installation, routine operation and
troubleshooting. It also provides a summary of some of the technical features of
the Sona and Marana back-illuminated sCMOS camera series. For further
information on operation and control of the camera refer to the relevant software
guide e.g. Solis, and to the andor website for further technical information to help
you get the best from your camera.
Figure 1:Sona (left) and Marana (right) back-illuminated sCMOS Cameras
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2.1 Technical Support
If you have any questions regarding the use of this equipment, please contact the
representative from whom your system was purchased, or:
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Europe
Andor Technology
7 Millennium Way
Springvale Business Park
Belfast
BT12 7AL
Northern Ireland
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
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USA
Andor Technology
300 Baker Avenue
Suite # 150
Concord
MA 01742
USA
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Asia-Pacific
Andor Technology (Japan)
5F IS Building
3-32-42 Higashi-Shinagawa
Tokyo 140-0002
Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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China
Andor Technology
Unit 1, Building A,
66 Zhufang Rd, Haidian Dist.
Beijing 100085
China
Tel: [phone]
Fax. [phone]
The latest contact details for your local representative can be found on our
website andor.oxinst.com/support
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2.2 Copyright and Protective Notices
The copyright in this document and the associated drawings are the property of
Andor Technology Ltd. and all rights are reserved. This document and the
associated drawings are issued on condition that they are not copied, reprinted or
reproduced, nor their contents disclosed.
The publication of information in this documentation does not imply freedom from
any patent or proprietary right of Andor Technology Ltd. or any third party.
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2.3 Disclaimer
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY,
CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ANDOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE
HOWSOEVER CAUSED WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE INFORMATION
PROVIDED HEREIN.
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2.4 Trademarks and Patent Information
Andor, Sona and Marana-11 and the Andor logo are trademarks of Andor
Technology Ltd. Andor Technology Ltd. is an Oxford Instruments company. All
other marks are property of their owners.
Manufacturers Information
Andor Technology Ltd., Belfast, BT12 7AL, UK.
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2.5 Supplied Components
The standard components supplied with the Sona and Marana-11 are shown
below:
Table 1:Supplied components.
Description Quantity
Sona or Marana back illuminated sCMOS Camera
(model as ordered) 1
Description Quantity Description Quantity
Power Supply
1 x 15 V
1
Software
(if ordered)
1
Power cable
(country specific)
1
CoaXPress Card
with ext. trigger
input (CoaXPress
variant only)
1
USB 3 Card 1
Trigger Cable BNC
to SMB (CoaXPress
variant only)
1
USB 3 Standard-A
to Standard-B
cable
1
CoaXPress Cable
(CoaXPress variant
only)
1
Multi timing I/O
cable, Trigger
Cable BNC to D-
type
1 Quick Start Guide 1
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Description Quantity Description Quantity
Anti-static wrist
band 1Performance Sheet 1
Coolant pipes
(hose inserts, pair) 1User Guide (elec- tronic copy) 1
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2.6 Camera Model Options
There are a number of models of Sona and Marana-11 camera based off of a
common architecture and shared design. The differences for each model can be
identified from the product codes and descriptions outlined below:
Table 2:Model options.
Model Type Product Code Sensor Type Mounting
Sona 4.2B-11 SONA-4BV11 4.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated sCMOS: VIS/NIR optim-
ized F-mount
Sona 2.0B-11 SONA-2BV11 2.0 Megapixel Back Illuminated sCMOS: VIS/NIR optim-
ized C-mount
Marana 4.2B-
11
MARANA-
4BV11
4.2 Megapixel, Back-illuminated sCMOS: VIS/NIR
optimized F-mount
Marana 4.2B-
11
MARANA-
4BU11
4.2 Megapixel, Back-illuminated sCMOS: UV-optim-
ized F-mount
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2.7 Optional Components
There are a range of optional and additional accessories available for Sona and
Marana-11 including:
Table 3:Optional components.
Description Order Code
MCU with 2x magnification for matching Sona to Leica microscopes MCU-
SONA-LEI
MCU with x2 magnification for matching Sona to Nikon Ti Series (TiE and Ti2) micro-
scopes
MCU-
SONA-NIK-
TI
MCU with x2 magnification for matching Sona to Olympus microscopes MCU-
SONA-OLY
Re-circulator for enhanced cooling performance (supplied with 2x2.5 m tubing as
standard) XW-RECR
Oasis 160 Ultra compact chiller unit (tubing to be ordered separately) ACC-XW-
CHIL-160
6 mm tubing options for Oasis 160 Ultra compact chiller (2x2.5 m or 2x5 m lengths)
ACC-6MM-
TUBING-
2X2.5
ACC-6MM-
TUBING-
2X5M
Pair of barbed hose inserts for 6 mm tubing 6MM-HOSE-
BARBS
Please see the product specifications or contact Andor or your nearest Andor
representative for further information.
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Section 3 - Product Overview
This section provides an overview of the main features of the Sona and Marana-
11. Please note that Sona configuration is shown below which will also cover the
Marana model. Please refer to the additional information supplied for details of
any model specific differences. As of January 2023 the camera body of the 4.2B-
11 and 2.0B-11 were updated to new product branding which includes a blue
casing, all specifications remain unchanged.
Figure 2:Sona sCMOS Camera
Lens Mount
The Sona and Marana 4.2B-11 feature an F-mount as standard, the Sona 2.0B-11
model features a C-mount (other adapters are available).
Sensor
The Sona and Marana feature high resolution sCMOS 4.2 Megapixel back
illuminated sCMOS sensors. Andor’s unique UltraVac® vacuum technology has
been utilized. UltraVac® provides a permanent hermetically sealed enclosure so
that the QE and cooling performance can be maintained over many years
operation.
Camera Window
There is a single AR coated UV grade silica window for optimum transmission. For
more information on camera windows please see
andor.oxinst.com/learning/view/article/camera-windows.
Other Mountings
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Four M4x 0.7 -6H, 8.0 [0.31] deep mounting holes on the front face (see "Mounting
the Camera using the Mounting Flange" on page32).
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3.1 Rear Panel
USB Connectivity
USB 3 connection provides a robust high speed connection to the control PC.
CoaXPress Connectivity
CoaXPress connectivity, available on upgraded models only, provides a robust,
high speed, 2-lane connection to the control PC.
External I/O: TTL / Logic
The TTL/Logic connection permits connection to other devices for synchronisation
and control of fire, trigger and shutter operations. Connector type: D-type to BNC
cable Fire (Output), External Trigger (Input), ARM.
Liquid Cooling Connections
Liquid cooling connections provide the facility for connection to a liquid cooling
system. Refer to "Connecting a Cooling System" on page33.
Power Connector
Power input connection (15 V DC) for connection to the PSU. Refer to "Power
Supply Information" on page97. An ON/OFF switch is also present.
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