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PI-MAX2 DIF Camera
May 26, 2004 4 of 8 Princeton Instruments
E:\Ma nuals\Syst ems\PI-MAX\PI-M AX2 DIF Ca mera.doc
Setup
Hardware
PTG
ST-133 Controller
Computer
Spectrograph
Acton 300i**
GPIB
Timing
Gen
Signal
PI-MAX2
EXT. TRIG. IN
PRE. TRIG. IN
TIMING GEN.
AUX. TRIG. OUT
TRIG.
Trig IN
T0
6050-0499
110/220
110/220
110/220
*
In current systems, the Timing Gen. cable can remain connected
during Shutter Mode operation. Older systems may require that it be
disconnected.
**
Spectrograph connection is optional.
*
6050-0148-CE
Serial Com
Camera
Pwr
Camera
Signal
Power
6050-0492
6050-0493
6050-0406
Figure 3. System Diagram: DIF Operation
Software
For the purposes of this setup, it is assumed that you are using either WinView or
WinSpec to control the system.
Operation
The operation of the PI-MAX2 in DIF mode is similar to the standard operation of a
PI-MAX2 with PTG. There are only a few differences due to the special timing modes of
DIF, and they will be outlined here. Because there are two timing modes in DIF
operation, there are two procedures for setting up the experiment.
Single Trigger Mode
1. The first requirement is that the PI-MAX2 camera be aligned and focused on the
area of interest in the experiment. This is best accomplished while the PI-MAX2
is operating in Interline mode (i.e., before switching to DIF mode). The
procedure for initial focus is outlined in Chapter 4: First Light of the PI-MAX/PI-
MAX2 system manual.
2. After the alignment and focus, the PI-MAX2 system needs to be put into DIF
mode. Select Hardware from the
Setup
menu to open the Hardware dialog.
Under Readout Mode, select DIF and then click
OK
.