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Chapter 16 Component Descriptions 243
16.5 CoolCUBE
II
Coolant Circulator (Option)
Liquid-cooled PI-MAX4 cameras can cool to a lower temperature (typically -35 C) than air
cooling. Instead of using a fan to remove heat, these cameras incorporate a closed loop
system of circulating fluid. The CoolCUBE
II
circulator unit continuously pumps the 50:50
mixture of room temperature (23ºC) water and ethylene glycol. To prevent voiding the
warranty, use only the circulator and hoses shipped with your system.
REFERENCES:
For technical specifications for the CoolCUBE
II
Coolant
Circulator, refer to Section A.7, CoolCUBE
II
Circulator
Specifications, on page 261.
16.6 Spectrograph (Option)
The system may also include a spectrograph. If so, the camera must be properly mounted to
it as described in the manual supplied with the spectrograph. If the spectrograph will be
computer-controlled, a suitable interface cable will additionally be required.
REFERENCES:
For information about mounting a PI-MAX4 to a spectrograph,
refer to Appendix F, Spectrograph Mount Information, on
page 285.
16.7 Cables
The cables described below may be supplied with the PI-MAX4 system.
• Ethernet Cable
This standard 5 meter (16.4’) cable is a Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cable (6050-0621) for
interconnecting the camera and the host computer. The distance between the camera
and the computer can be over 50 meters. Please contact the factory for longer
cables.
• AUX I/O Cable
The I/O cable (6050-0660) has a female, DB26, high-density connector that
connects to the AUX I/O connector. The five (5) BNCs at other end of the cable
provide access to five I/O signals that can be used to input a trigger to initiate data
acquisition, monitor frame readout status, and/or control an external shutter.
REFERENCES:
Refer to Section A.6, AUX I/O Interface, on page 258 for
complete information.
• Additional Cables
Additional cables may be required depending on specific system requirements.
16.8 Tubing
Clear PVC tubing (3’, 5/32” OD, 1/32” wall McMaster-Carr 5006K42) is supplied with the
PI-MAX4. This tubing is for connecting the PI-MAX4 to a dry nitrogen source for cooling
the photocathode.