Teledyne Princeton Instruments PI-MTE User guide

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PI-MTE System Manual
4411-0097
Issue 6
October 1, 2019

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Revision History
Issue Date List of Changes
Issue 6 October 1, 2019 Issue 6 of this document incorporates the following changes:
•Updated Chapter 2, PI-MTE System Overview as follows:
—Updated part numbers for Vacuum Compatible Flexible Tubing
and VCR fittings for ConFlat flange;
—Removed accessories that are no longer supported;
•Rebranded as Teledyne Princeton Instruments;
•Updated document to FrameMaker template.
Issue 5 October 22, 2015 Issue 5 of this document incorporates the following changes:
•Updated the Declaration of Conformity.
Issue 4 November 12, 2013 Issue 4 of this document incorporates the following changes:
•Removed information about heat transfer by means of conduction
with the outside case or external surface. The only acceptable means
of heat removal is by the use of flowing coolant.
•Updated OS Specs;
•Updated Warranty
Issue 3 February 3, 2009 Issue 3 of this document incorporates the following changes:
•Replaced warranty.;
•Added vacuum tubes and flange;
Issue 2 March 23, 2006 Issue 2 of this document incorporates the following changes:
•Added slide latch instructions to troubleshooting;
•Added VCR fitting information;
•Added ST-133B support.
Issue 1 February 26, 2003 This is the initial release of this document.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: About this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Document Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.5 PI-MTE Grounding and Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 2: PI-MTE System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 PI-MTE Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.1 CCD Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.2 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.2.1 Peltier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.2.2 Coolant Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.3 Controller Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2 ST-133 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2.1 POWER Switch and Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2.2 Rear Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5 Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.6 Vacuum Port Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.7 Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.8 User Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.9 Optional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.10 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.11 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 3: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Chapter 4: System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4.1 Unpacking the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2 Checking the Equipment and Parts Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.1 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.2 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.3 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.4 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.5 Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4 Verifying Controller Voltage Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.5 Installing the WinView/32 Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.6 Configuring the USB 2.0 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.6.1 USB 2.0 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.6.2 Update the OrangeUSB USB 2.0 Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.6.3 Install the Teledyne Princeton Instruments USB2 Interface . . . . . . . . . 34

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4.7 Connecting the Interface (Controller-Computer) Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.8 Connect the Detector-Controller Cable: Non-Vacuum Applications. . . . . . . . . .35
4.9 Connect the Detector-Controller Cable: Vacuum Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
4.10 Configure Default Camera System Parameters into WinView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.11 Make the Coolant Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
4.11.1 Recommended Flow Rate and Fluid Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 5: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.1 System On/Off Sequences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5.2 First Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5.2.1 Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5.2.2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.2.3 Configure the Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.2.4 Acquire Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2.5 Powering Down Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.3 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.3.1 Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.4 Exposure and Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
5.4.1 CCD Array Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
5.4.2 Exposure Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
5.4.3 Temperature Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.4.4 Dark Charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.4.5 Saturation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.4.6 Clean Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
5.4.7 Continuous Cleans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.5 Readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.5.1 Full Frame Readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
5.5.2 Binning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.5.2.1 Hardware Binning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.5.2.2 Software Binning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.5.3 Background Subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.6 Digitization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.6.1 Digitization Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.6.2 ADC Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chapter 6: Advanced Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1 Standard Timing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.1.1 Free Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
6.1.2 External Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.1.3 External Sync with Continuous Cleans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.2 Fast and Safe Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.2.1 Fast Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.2.2 Safe Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
6.3 TTL Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
6.3.1 TTL IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.3.2 Buffered vs. Latched Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.3.3 TTL OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.3.4 TTL Diagnostics Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.3.5 Hardware Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
7.1 Baseline Signal Suddenly Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.2 Camera1 (or similar name) on Hardware Setup dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.3 Changing the ST-133 Line Voltage and Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.3.1 Change Voltage and Fuse Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.4 Controller Is Not Responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
7.5 Cooling Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.5.1 Camera does not achieve temperature lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.5.2 Vacuum Deterioration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.5.2.1 In-Vacuum Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.5.2.2 Out-of-Vacuum Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.5.3 Camera Loses Temperature Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.6 Data Loss or Serial Violation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.7 Data Overrun Due to Hardware Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.7.1 Change the DMA Buffer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7.8 Data Overrun Occurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7.9 Error Creating Controller Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.10 Error Occurs at Computer Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.10.1 Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.10.2 Diagnostics Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.10.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.11 Program Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.12 Removing/Installing a Plug-In Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.12.1 Remove a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.12.2 Install a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.13 Secure the Detector-Controller Cable Slide Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7.14 Serial Violations Have Occurred Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Appendix A: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
A.1 PI-MTE Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
A.1.1 CCD Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
A.1.2 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
A.1.3 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
A.1.4 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
A.2 ST-133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
A.2.1 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
A.2.2 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
A.2.3 Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Appendix B: Outline Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Appendix C: VCR and Swagelok Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
C.1 VCR® Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
C.1.1 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
C.1.2 Gasket Replacement Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
C.2 Swagelok® Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
C.2.1 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
C.2.2 High Pressure Applications or High-Safety-Factor Systems . . . . . . . . 100
C.2.3 Tightening Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Appendix D: Visible to Open Nose Change Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
D.1 Replace the Visible Nose with the Open Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
D.2 Replace the Open Nose with the Visible Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Appendix E: USB 2.0 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Warranty and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Basic Limited One (1) Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Refurbished or Discontinued Products . .113
XP Vacuum Chamber Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Sealed Chamber Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Vacuum Integrity Limited 12 Month Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Image Intensifier Detector Limited One Year Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
X-Ray Detector Limited One Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Software Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Owner's Manual and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Your Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Power Switch Locations (ST-133A and ST-133B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Figure 2-2: ST-133 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Figure 4-1: Typical Controller Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 4-2: WinView/32 Installation: Select Installation Type Dialog . . . . . . . . . . .31
Figure 4-3: Camera Detection Wizard - Welcome Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Figure 4-4: Coolant Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 5-1: Block Diagram of Signal Path in System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 5-2: Example of WinView Data Acquired from First Light Procedure . . . . 44
Figure 5-3: Typical Experiment Setup Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 5-4: Clean Cycles in Freerun Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Figure 5-5: Array Terms for a CCD with a Single Output Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Figure 5-6: Full Frame at Full Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Figure 5-7: 2 x 2 Binning for Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Figure 6-1: Timing Tab Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 6-2: Free Run Mode Flow Chart (Part of Figure 6-8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Figure 6-3: Timing Diagram: Free Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Figure 6-4: Flow Chart: External Sync Timing Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 6-5: Timing Diagram: External Sync Mode, Negative Edge Trigger. . . . . . 63
Figure 6-6: Flowchart: Continuous Cleans Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Figure 6-7: Timing Diagram: Continuous Cleans, Negative Edge Trigger . . . . . . 65
Figure 6-8: Flow Chart: Safe Mode versus Fast Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Figure 6-9: TTL IN/OUT Connector Pinout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Figure 6-10: Typical TTL Diagnostics Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Figure 7-1: Typical Camera1 in Controller Type (Camera Name) Field . . . . . . . . . .74
Figure 7-2: Editing Camera Name Field in Text Editor (Notepad Shown) . . . . . . . .74
Figure 7-3: Updated Camera Name in Camera Name Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Figure 7-4: Accessing the Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Figure 7-5: Voltage Selector Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Figure 7-6: Typical Fuse Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Figure 7-7: Typical Selected Voltage Displayed within Power Module Display . . .77
Figure 7-8: Typical Data Overrun Error Dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Figure 7-9: Typical Error 129 Dialog: Error Creating Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Figure 7-10: Typical Error 183 Dialog: Error Creating Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Figure 7-11: Typical Program Error Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Figure 7-12: Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Figure 7-13: Connector View of Unlatched Detector Connector with Pin 1 . . . . . .87
Figure 7-14: Typical Unlatched Detector Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Figure 7-15: Typical Latched Detector Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 7-16: Typical Serial Violations Have Occurred Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Issue 6 List of Figures 7
Figure A-1: Typical QE in 1eV – 10 keV Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Figure B-1: PI-MTE Camera (3-01-06 and later) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Figure B-2: PI-MTE Camera (8-01-05 and later) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Figure B-3: PI-MTE Camera (8-01-05 and earlier) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Figure B-4: ST-133A Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure B-5: ST-133B Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure C-1: VCR Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure C-2: Align Male and Female Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure C-3: Finger Tighten Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure C-4: Final Tightening of Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Figure C-5: Initial Loosening of Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Figure C-6: Loosen and Separate Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Figure C-7: Remove and Replace Gasket Retaining Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Figure C-8: Insert Tubing into Swagelok Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Figure C-9: Scribe Retaining Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Figure C-10: Tighten Retaining Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Figure C-11: Disconnected Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Figure C-12: Seated Front Ferrule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure C-13: Hand-Tighten the Nut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Figure D-1: Vacuum Valve Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Figure D-2: Socket Head Screw Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Figure D-3: Remove Nose from CCD Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Figure D-4: Elastomer Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Figure D-5: Tighten Eight (8) Socket Head Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Figure D-6: Loosen Eight (8) Socket Head Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Figure D-7: Elastomer Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Figure D-8: Install Four (4) Inner Socket Head Screws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Figure D-9: Install Four (4) Corner Socket Head Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Figure D-10: Torque Eight (8) Socket Head Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Figure D-11: Vacuum Port Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Figure D-12: Typical Vacuum Port Adapter with O-Ring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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List of Tables
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Table 1-1: Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Table 2-1: ST-133 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . 17
Table 4-1: USB Driver Files and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 6-1: PI-MTE Camera Timing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Table 6-2: TTL IN/OUT Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Table 6-3: Bit Values with Decimal Equivalents {1 = High; 0 = Low] . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table 7-1: Issues with Recommended Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Table 7-2: Fuse Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Table 7-3: I/O Address & Interrupt Assignments before Installing Serial Card . . . 82
Table 7-4: I/O Address & Interrupt Assignment after Installing Serial Card . . . . . . 83
Table E-1: WinView 2.5.x Feature Support by USB 2.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Chapter 1: About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing a PI-MTE camera system from Teledyne Princeton
Instruments. Since it was founded in 1981, Teledyne Princeton Instruments has been
the legendary name behind the most revolutionary spectroscopy and imaging products
for cutting edge research.
Please read the manual carefully before operating the camera. This will help you
optimize the many features of this camera to suit your research needs.
If you have any questions about the information contained in this manual, contact the
Teledyne Princeton Instruments’ customer service department. Refer to Contact
Information on page 116 for complete contact information.
1.1 Intended Audience
This user manual is intended to be used by scientists and other personnel responsible
for the installation, setup, configuration, and acquisition of imaging data collected
using an PI-MTE system.
This document provides all information necessary to safely install, configure, and
operate the PI-MTE, beginning with the system’s initial installation.
1.2 Related Documentation
Table 1-1 provides a list of related documentation and user manuals that may be useful
when working with the PI-MTE camera system. To guarantee up-to-date information,
always refer to the current release of each document listed.
Teledyne Princeton Instruments maintains updated documentation and user manuals
on their FTP site. Visit the Teledyne Princeton Instruments’ FTP Site to verify that the
most recent user manual is on hand and being referenced:
ftp://ftp.piacton.com/Public/Manuals/Princeton Instruments
ftp://ftp.piacton.com/Public/Manuals/Acton
Table 1-1: Related Documentation
Document Number Document Title
– LightField 6 Online Help
– PI-MTE Camera System Data Sheet

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1.3 Document Organization
This manual includes the following chapters and appendices:
•Chapter 1, About this Manual
This chapter provides information about the organization of this document, as
well as related documents, safety information, and conventions used
throughout the manual.
•Chapter 2, PI-MTE System Overview
This chapter provides information about the camera, controller, interface card,
cables, and application software.
•Chapter 3, Installation
This chapter provides information about installing system components.
•Chapter 4, System Setup
This chapter provides detailed procedures about configuring a PI-MTE camera
system for imaging applications.
•Chapter 5, Operation
This chapter discusses baseline signal and noise, configuring and maintaining
temperature control, and verifying proper system operation.
•Chapter 6, Advanced Topics
This chapter discusses standard timing modes (i.e., Free Run, External Sync, and
Continuous Cleans,) Fast and Safe Triggering Modes, and TTL control.
•Chapter 7, Troubleshooting
This chapter provides recommended troubleshooting procedures and typical
resolutions in the event of system malfunction.
•Appendix A, Technical Specifications
This appendix provides system specifications.
•Appendix B, Outline Drawings
This appendix includes outline drawings for the PI-MTE camera, ST-133A
Controller, and ST-133B Controller.
•Appendix C, VCR and Swagelok Fittings
This appendix provides information necessary for assembling VCR®and
Swagelok®tube fittings.
•Appendix D, Visible to Open Nose Change Instructions
This appendix provides procedures necessary to change the PI-MTE camera
nose from the Visible Nose (with test lens) to an Open Nose configuration, and
vice versa.
•Appendix E, USB 2.0 Limitations
This appendix provides information about current know limitations associated
with using the USB 2.0 interface.
•Warranty and Service
Provides information about the limited warranties for Teledyne Princeton
Instruments’ equipment and software.

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1.4 Safety Related Symbols Used in this Manual
CAUTION!
!
A Caution provides detailed information about actions
and/or hazards that may result in damage to the equipment
being used, including but not limited to the possible loss of
data.
WARNING!
A Warning provides detailed information about actions
and/or hazards that may result in personal injury or death to
individuals operating the equipment.
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
The use of this symbol on equipment indicates that one or
more nearby items pose an electric shock hazard and
should be regarded as potentially dangerous. This same
symbol appears in the manual adjacent to the text that
discusses the hardware item(s) in question.
1.5 PI-MTE Grounding and Safety Information
The ST-133 Controller that controls the PI-MTE camera is of Class I category as defined
in IEC Publication 348 (Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus.) It is
designed for indoor operation only. Before turning on the power supply, the ground
prong of the power cord plug must be properly connected to the ground connector of
the wall outlet. The wall outlet must have a third prong, or must be properly connected
to an adapter that complies with these safety requirements.
WARNINGS!
1. If the PI-MTE camera system is used in a manner not
specified by Teledyne Princeton Instruments, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
2. If the equipment or the wall outlet is damaged, the
protective grounding could be disconnected. Do not
use damaged equipment until its safety has been
verified by authorized personnel. Disconnecting the
protective earth terminal, inside or outside the
apparatus, or any tampering with its operation is also
prohibited.
Inspect the supplied power cord. If it is not compatible with the power socket, replace
the cord with one that has suitable connectors on both ends.
WARNING!
Replacement power cords or power plugs must have the
same polarity and power rating as that of the original ones
to avoid hazard due to electrical shock.

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1.6 Precautions
To prevent permanently damaging the PI-MTE system, observe the following
precautions at all times.
CAUTION!
!
1. Do not mix and match ST-133 Controllers and cameras.
The controller shipped with your camera has been
modified to operate with the camera included in the
PI-MTE system you ordered. The System ID number on the
camera and the controller serial labels must be the same.
2. Always switch off and unplug the ST-133 Controller
before changing your system configuration in any way.
3. The CCD array is very sensitive to static electricity.
Touching the CCD can destroy it. Operations requiring
contact with the device can only be performed at the
factory.
4. If you are using high-voltage equipment (such as an arc
lamp) with your camera system, be sure to turn the
controller power ON LAST and turn the controller
power OFF FIRST.
5. Use caution when triggering high-current switching
devices (such as an arc lamp) near your system. The
CCD can be permanently damaged by transient voltage
spikes. If electrically noisy devices are present, an
isolated, conditioned power line or dedicated isolation
transformer is highly recommended.
6. Never connect or disconnect any cable while the
system is powered on. Reconnecting a charged cable
may damage the CCD.
7. Never prevent the free flow of air through the Model
ST-133 by blocking the air vents.
8. Never operate a liquid-assisted PI-MTE camera with
coolant at a temperature below that specified for it.

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Chapter 2: PI-MTE System Overview
This chapter provides information about the PI-MTE Camera and the ST-133 Controller,
as well as available accessories and recommended care instructions.
2.1 PI-MTE Camera
The PI-MTE camera is ideally suited for operation
inside a vacuum chamber. State-of-the-art CCD
arrays are available for the PI-MTE camera that
enable outstanding performance in a wide range of
X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy applications. The
PI-MTE camera is also suitable for medium-low
light applications that require small size or steel
case ruggedness.
PI-MTE cameras have three distinct sections:
•The front enclosure contains the CCD array seated on a cold finger. This finger
is in turn seated on a two-stage Peltier thermoelectric cooler.
•The middle enclosure contains the heat exchanger.
•The rear enclosure contains the preamplifier and array driver boards. This keeps
all signal leads to the preamplifier as short as possible, and also provides RF
shielding.
2.1.1 CCD Arrays
The PI-MTE:1300B and PI-MTE:2048B incorporate a back-illuminated CCD without AR
coating for very low-energy x-ray detection. With 20 x 20-micron (1300B) or
13.5 x 13.5-micron (2048B) pixels and 100% fill factor, these systems offer a large
imaging area with very high spatial resolution and dynamic range.
2.1.2 Cooling
Dark current is significantly reduced in PI-MTE camera systems through liquid-assisted
Thermo-electric (TE) cooling of the CCD array.
2.1.2.1 Peltier
An internal Peltier device directly cools the cold finger on which the CCD is mounted.
The heat produced by the Peltier device is then removed by conduction to the internal
heat sink. Heat is transferred out of the camera by the flow of coolant through the heat
sink.
2.1.2.2 Coolant Ports
Two ¼-inch coolant ports are located at the rear of the camera. Connection to a
vacuum flange is via VCR fittings (or Swagelok fittings) and stainless steel, flexible hoses.
Refer to Section 4.11, Make the Coolant Connections, on page 37 for information about
configuring coolant flow.
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2.1.3 Controller Connector
Power, control signals, and data are transmitted between the ST-133 and the PI-MTE
camera via the 25-pin D connector located on the rear of the camera. Controller power
must be OFF before connecting to or disconnecting from this connector or to the
equivalent connector on a vacuum flange.
2.2 ST-133 Controller
The ST-133 controller is a compact, high performance CCD Detector
Controller for operation with Teledyne Princeton Instruments
brandadetectors. Designed for high speed and high performance
image acquisition, the ST-133 offers data transfer at speeds up to
1 megapixel per second, standard video output for focusing and
alignment. A variety of A/D converters are available to satisfy speed
and resolution requirements.
In addition to containing the power supply, the controller contains the analog and
digital electronics, scan control and exposure timing hardware, and controller I/O
connectors, all mounted on user-accessible plug-in modules. This highly modularized
design gives flexibility and allows for convenient servicing.
2.2.1 POWER Switch and Indicator
The power switch location and characteristics depend on the version of ST-133
Controller that was shipped with your system. In some versions, the power switch,
located on the front panel as illustrated in Figure 2-1, has an integral indicator LED that
lights whenever the ST-133 is powered. In other versions, the power switch is located
on the back of the ST-133 and does not include an indicator LED.
Figure 2-1: Power Switch Locations (ST-133A and ST-133B)
a. The ST-133 controller must be factory configured for operation with a TE-cooled camera. For
this reason, a controller purchased for operation with a TE-cooled camera can only be used with
TE-cooled camera. It cannot be used to control an LN-cooled camera.
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2.2.2 Rear Panel Connectors
There are three controller board slots. Two are occupied by the plug-in cards that
provide various controller functions. The third, covered with a blank panel, is reserved
for future development.
The left-most plug-in card is the Analog/Control module. Adjacent to it is the Interface
Control module. Both modules align with top and bottom tracks and mate with a
passive back-plane via a 64-pin DIN connector. For proper operation, the location of
the modules should not be changed. Each board is secured by two screws that also
ground each module's front panel. The connectors and functions located on the rear
panel are further are described on the following page. Refer to Section 7.12,
Removing/Installing a Plug-In Module, on page 85 for information about removing and
inserting boards.
CAUTION!
!
To minimize the risk of equipment damage, a module
should never be removed or installed when the system has
power applied.
The Analog/Control Module, which must always be located in the left-most slot,
provides the following functions.
•Pixel A/D conversion;
•Timing and synchronization of readouts;
•CCD scan control;
•Temperature control;
•Exposure control;
•Video output control.
The Interface Control Module, which must always be located in the center slot, provides
the following functions.
•TTL In/Out Programmable Interface;
•Communications Control (TAXI or USB 2.0 protocol.)
CAUTION!
!
Always turn the power off at the Controller before
connecting or disconnecting any cable that interconnects
the camera and controller or serious damage to the CCD
may result. This damage is NOT covered by the
manufacturer's warranty.

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2.3 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators
ST-133 rear panel connectors and indicators are illustrated in Figure 2-2. The
Fuse/Voltage label is located either above or below the Power Module.
Refer to Table 2-1 for descriptions of each connector/indicator.
Figure 2-2: ST-133 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators
120Vac
50-60Hz
FUSES: LEFT: RIGHT:
100 - 120V ~ 0.75A - T 2.50A - T
220 - 240 V ~ 0.30A - T 1.25 A - T
SHUTTER CONTROL
REMOTE SETTING
TTL IN/OUT
AUX
VIDEO
TEMP
LOCK
EXT SYNC
SCAN
READY
ZERO
F
S
DETECTOR
TTL
IN/OUT
AUX
USB 2.0
SERIAL COM
USB 2.0 TAXI
Interface Control Module
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Table 2-1: ST-133 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators Descriptions (Sheet 1 of 2)
#Label Description
1 Temperature Lock LED Indicates that the temperature control loop has locked
and that the temperature of the CCD array will be stable
to within ±0.05°C.
2 Video/Aux Output If labeled Video, composite video output is provided at
this connector. The amplitude is 1 Vp-p and the source
impedance is 75. Note that video output is not
currently supported under USB 2.0.
If labeled Aux, this output is reserved for future use.
3ExternalSyncInput TTL input that has a 10 kpull-up resistor. Allows data
acquisition and readout to be synchronized with external
events. Through software, positive or negative (default)
triggering can be selected.
4SCAN
Output WinView/32 (ver. 2.4 and higher) software selectable
NOT SCAN or SHUTTER signal. Default is SHUTTER
5READY
Output Initially HIGH. After a Start Acquisition command, this
output changes state on completion of the array
cleaning cycles that precede the first exposure. Initially
high, it goes low to mark the beginning of the first
exposure. In free run operation it remains low until the
system is halted. If a specific number of frames have
been programmed, it remains low until all have been
taken, then returns high.
6 Zero Adjustment Bias potentiometers control the offset values of the Fast
(F) and Slow (S) A/D converters. Adjusted at factory. For
2 MHz controllers, baseline offset values are set at the
factory and are not user-changeable.
CAUTION: Do not adjust the offset values to zero, or
some low-level data will be missed.
7 Detector Connector Transmits control information to the camera and
receives data back from the camera via the
Detector-Controller cable.
8 TTL In/Out User-programmable interface with eight input bits and
eight output bits that can be written to or polled for
additional control or functionality. Refer to Section 6.3,
TTL Control, on page 67.
9 AUX Output Reserved for future use.
10 Serial COM Connector Provides two-way serial communication between the
controller and the host computer. Uses TAXI protocol.
11 Fan Cools the controller electronics. Runs continuously
when the controller is turned on.
12 Shutter Setting Selector Sets the shutter drive voltage. Dial is correctly set at the
factory for the camera's internal shutter if one is present.

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2.4 Cables
13 Remote Shutter Connector Provides shutter-drive pulses for an external shutter. An
ST-133 with the 70 V shutter option is required for a
camera with the 40 mm shutter. A 70 V OPT label will be
next to the Remote connector when this option is
installed.
14 Power Module Contains the power cord socket and two fuses.
Depending on the ST-133 version, the power switch may
be located directly above the power module.
15 Fuse/Voltage Label Displays the controller's power and fuse requirements.
This label may appear below the power module.
16 USB 2.0 Connector Provides two-way serial communication between the
controller and the host computer. Uses USB 2.0
protocol.
Table 2-1: ST-133 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators Descriptions (Sheet 2 of 2)
#Label Description
Vacuum-Compatible Camera-Vacuum Cable
This 1-meter cable has DB-25 connectors that interconnect
the DB-25 connector on the back of the camera and a 25-pin
D connector on a compatible vacuum flange. Available in
Kapton® flat cable (6050-0467) or in low vacuum cable with
braided sleeve (6050-0475). The low vacuum cable is also
available in 1.5 meter and 2 meter lengths.
Detector-Controller: (6050-0526) 50 kHz/2 MHz Systems
The standard 3' cable has DB-25 connectors (one with
slide-latch locking hardware to secure at the controller and
the other with screws for securing to a vacuum flange). This
cable interconnects the Detector connector on the rear of the
ST-133 and the DB 25 connector on a compatible vacuum
flange.
Detector-Controller: (6050-0483) 100 kHz/1 MHz Systems
The standard 6' cable has DB-25 connectors (one with
slide-latch locking hardware to secure at the controller and
the other with screws for securing to a vacuum flange). This
cable interconnects the Detector connector on the rear of the
ST-133 and the DB-25 connector on a compatible vacuum
flange.
NOTE: If the PI-MTE camera is being operated
out-of-vacuum (i.e., with the visible nose, containing a
quartz window, mounted to the front of the camera
for operation in a non-vacuum environment), an
optional 10' cable (6050-0321), with slide latches at
both ends, is available to directly interconnect the
PI-MTE camera and the ST-133. Detector-Controller.
Cables 15' and 20' long are also available for
out-of-vacuum operation.
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2.5 Interface Card
2.6 Vacuum Port Adapter
USB 2.0 Interface Cable
The standard 16.4 foot (5 m) cable (6050-0494) has USB
connectors that interconnect the USB 2.0 connector on the
rear of the ST-133 with a USB card installed in the host
computer.
Vacuum Compatible Flexible Tubing
The stainless-steel vacuum-compatible ¼ inch OD, 36 inch
long flexible tubing (2825-0627) interconnects between the
camera water tubings and the vacuum feed through a 2¾ inch
ConFlat flange.
Vacuum Compatible Camera Flanges
Two styles are included with the system:
•The 2¾-inch ConFlat flange with two pipes (¼-inch
OD) and VCR fittings (2825-0718);
•The 4½-inch ConFlat flange with 25-pin D-sub
connector (2825-0448)
4411-0097_0007
4411-0097_0008
4411-0097_00094411-0097_001
USB 2.0 Card
This interface card is required when the system interface uses
the USB 2.0 protocol and the computer does not have native
USB 2.0 support. The USB 2.0 card plugs into the host
computer's motherboard and provides the communication
interface between the host computer and the ST-133;
•The USB 2.0 PCI card (70USB90011) by Orange Micro
is recommended for desktop computers. Refer to
www.orangemicro.com for additional information.
•The SIIG, Inc. USB 2.0 PC Card, Model US2246 is
recommended for laptop computers. Refer to
www.siig.com for additional information.
4411-0097_0011
The Vacuum Port Adapter (2518-0943) with O-ring screws
into the vacuum port on the side of the PI-MTE. This allows
the camera (with visible nose) to be connected to a vacuum
pump and pump it down to at least 1 mTorr before using the
camera in a non-vacuum environment.
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2.7 Application Software
•Teledyne Princeton Instruments’ WinView/32 software package provides
comprehensive image acquisition, display, processing, and archiving functions
so you can perform complete data acquisition and analysis without having to
rely upon third-party software. WinView/32 provides reliable control over most
Teledyne Princeton Instruments cameras, regardless of array format and
architecture, via an exclusive universal programming interface (PVCAM®.)
WinView/32 also features snap-ins and macro record functions to permit easy
user customization of any function or sequence.
•PVCAM is the standard software interface for cooled CCD cameras from
Teledyne Princeton Instruments. It is a library of functions that can be used to
control and acquire data from the camera when a custom application is being
written. For example, in the case of Windows, PVCAM is a dynamic link library
(DLL).
Also, it should be understood that PVCAM is solely for camera control and
image acquisition, not for image processing. PVCAM places acquired images
into a buffer, where they can then be manipulated using either custom written
code or by extensions to other commercially available image processing
packages.
•Scientific Imaging ToolKit™ (SITK™) is a collection of LabVIEW®VIs for
scientific cameras and spectrographs. This third party software can be
purchased from Teledyne Princeton Instruments.
NOTE:
Linux®drivers are also available.
2.8 User Manuals
•PI-MTE System User Manual
This manual describes how to install and use the PI-MTE system components.
Current issues of Teledyne Princeton Instruments manuals are available for
download from:
ftp://ftp.princetoninstruments.com/Public/Manuals/
Princeton Instruments
Current issues of Teledyne Acton Research manuals are available for download
from:
ftp://ftp.princetoninstruments.com/Public/Manuals/Acton
•WinView/32 User Manual
This manual describes how to install and use the application program. A PDF
version of this manual is provided on the installation CD. Additional information
is available in the program's on line help.
•PVCAM Manual
This manual describes PVCAM parameters and ids and provides example code.
Provided as PDF manual only.