IMAGE SENSOR
Multichannel detector head controller
C7557
For control of multichannel detector head and data acquisition
C7557 is specifically designed for basic control in multichannel photometry. When connected to a Hamamatsu multichannel detector head and a personal computer, C7557 allows easy control of the detector head and data acquisition by using dedicated software that comes with the unit. C7557 supports all models of Hamamatsu multichannel detector heads designed to use a CCD image sensor or InGaAs image sensor. C7557 provides various useful functions (see page 2) that efficiently collect sample data during basic operation. C7557 controller includes a driver/amplifier circuit for operating a multichannel detector head, a power supply circuit, a temperature stabilizer circuit, an A/D conversion circuit that converts analog signals from the detector head into digital signals, and a data interface. The software supplied with C7557 allows easy control of the multichannel detector head and data acquisition through the SCSI interface. This software runs on Windows 95/98/Me, by simple operation from the menu neatly displayed on the screen. This software is available with different kinds of DLL*1 to help you develop your own software programs under various developmental environments. *1: DLL is one of useful functions the Windows 95/98/Me. It is a library that can freely start up from application software or execute function procedure. Software development can be made easier with DLL. To use DLL, see the operation manual that comes with the unit.
Features
Applications
l Designed for basic control in multichannel photometry l Control of multichannel detector head and data acquisition l Easy to control multichannel detector head and data acquisition l Supports all models of Hamamatsu multichannel detector heads (CCD, InGaAs) l Software with different kind of DLL is supplied with C7557 l Compact configuration
s Connections to detector head and PC
SHUTTER *1 TIMING PULSE
Trig.
POWER
DEDICATED CABLE (WITH C7557)
SIGNAL I/O
SCSI *2 CABLE
TE CONTROL I/O
IMAGE SENSOR + MULTICHANNEL DETECTOR HEAD
C7557
PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC/AT) (INTEGRATED SCSI BOARD)
*1: Shutter, etc. are not available. *2: SCSI cable and SCSI board (card) are not supplied with C7557.
KACCC0077EB
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Multichannel detector head controller
s Functions
Parameter Data transfer Exposure time setting External sync signal input Trigger mode Trigger polarity Shutter timing pulse output Video signal output Video sync signal output Amplifier gain Detector head Number of detector channels Detector cooling control Detector cooling temperature readout
C7557
Specification Transfers data stored in memory to computer. 1 ms to 65535 ms (1 ms steps) Minimum exposure time depends on sensor detection level. BNC connector input Internal sync, external sync Trigger polarity selectable for external sync Outputs timing signal for operating external shutter or external light source via BNC connector. Pulse width, delay and polarity settings are possible. Outputs video signal sent from head, via BNC connector. Outputs sync signal used to observe video signal output with external device such as oscilloscope, via BNC connector. 1/2, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Refer to sSELECTION GUIDE FOR IMAGE SENSOR AND DETECTOR HEAD COMBINATION Cooling start and stop Converts analog temperature data from detector into digital signal, and transfers it to computer (10 bit A/D conversion)
s Specifications
q AD converter
Parameter AD converter Conversion speed Input range Input method Nonlinear linearity AD conversion signal CCD area image sensor 16 bits 4 µs/ch 0 to 10 V Differential input 0.1 %FS External input InGaAs linear image sensor 12 bits 16 bits 2 µs/ch 8 µs/ch -10 to +10 V
q Controller
Parameter Clock Memory Interface Specification 20 MHz 4 MB (1024 ch × 2048 lines) SCSI
q Equipment
Parameter Interface Power supply Power consumption Outline dimension Operating temperature Storage temperature Weight Specification SCSI: 50-pin half pitch connector AC100 to 240 V ± 10 %, 50 to 60 Hz 33 W Max. 92 (W) × 150 (H) × 225.8 (D) mm 0 to 40 °C -10 to 50 °C Approx. 2.9 kg
q SCSI interface
SCSI boards manufactured by Adaptec, especially types below, are recommended. PCI bus: AHA-2940AU, 2940U2W, 2940UW, SCSI CARD 2930U, 19160, PCMCIA: APA-1460A, 1480
q Software
Parameter Specification Compatible OS *3 Windows95, Windows98, Windows ME *3: This software may be run on Windows 2000, NT or XP with a simple task. For information on how to do this, please consult with our sales office.
q Others
BNC cable is separately required when making measurements by external sync, controlling an external shutter or external light source, or measuring the video signal with an external device.
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Multichannel detector head controller
s Operation method
1. Make connections as indicated in ➀ to ➄. ➀ LINE ➁ SCSI *4 ➂ TE CONTROL I/O ➃ SIGNAL I/O ➄ GND
C7557
Connect to the power cable. Connect to a computer through the SCSI interface cable. When C7557 is the last unit in the SCSI chain, plug a teminator into another SCSI port on C7557. Connect to the "TE CONTROL I/O" terminal on the detector head. Connect to the "I/O SIGNAL" terminal on the detector head. When a 2-pin AC plug is used with the power cable, use this GND connector to ground the unit.
2. When all the connections are complete, turn on the power to C7557. 3. Install the dedicated softeware. (For details on the dedicated software, refer to the operation manual supplied in the package.)
*4: A terminator must be plugged into the last unit in the SCSI chain.
TRIG.IN RS-232C PULSE OUT
POWER
VIDEO OUT SCSI ID
SIGNAL I/O
LINE
SYNC.OUT
SCSI
TE CONTROL I/O
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
KACCC0083EC
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Multichannel detector head controller
s Software functions
The figure below shows the main screen (CCD image sensor: line binning) while running on Windows 95/98/Me.
C7557
From the main screen menu, you can easily set operating conditions for the multichannel detector head and data acquisition parameters. The measurement screen displayed with this software shows the image sensor channel along the horizontal axis and the output count along the vertical axis. The main screen menu also allows you to select the desired operation mode: line binning or area scanning (for CCD image sensors), or line scanning (for InGaAs image sensors). The parameters that can be set on the main screen are as follows: •Exposure time •Amplifier gain •Cooling control •Number of integrations •Dark correction •Type of measurement data •Start or end of measurement •Detector head status •Trigger mode •Trigger polarity •Shutter timing pulse width •Shutter timing pulse delay •Shutter timing pulse polarity
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Multichannel detector head controller
s Selection guide for image sensor and detector head combination
Suitable multichannel detector head Type No. Type No. S7010-0906 S7010-0907 S7010-0908 S7010-1006 S7010-1007 S7010-1008 S7011-0906 S7011-0907 S7011-1006 S7011-1007 S7015-0908 S7015-1008 S7030-0906 S7030-0907 S7030-0908 S7030-1006 S7030-1007 S7030-1008 S7031-0906 S7031-0907 S7031-0908 S7031-1006 S7031-1007 S7031-1008 S7033-0907 S7033-1007 S7034-0907 S7034-1007 S7170-0909 S7171-0909 G9201-256R G9202-512R G9203-256R G9204-512R G9201-256S G9202-512S G9203-256S G9204-512S G9211-256S G9212-512S G9213-256S G9214-512S G9205-256W G9206-256W G9207-256W G9208-256W Image sensor Number of active pixel 512 × 60 512 × 124 512 × 252 1024 × 60 1024 × 124 1024 × 252 512 × 60 512 × 124 1024 × 60 1024 × 124 512 × 252 1024 × 252 512 × 58 512 × 122 512 × 250 1024 × 58 1024 × 122 1024 × 250 512 × 58 512 × 122 512 × 250 1024 × 58 1024 × 122 1024 × 250 512 × 122 1024 × 122 512 × 122 1024 × 122 512 × 512 512 × 512 256 512 256 512 256 512 256 512 256 512 256 512 256 256 256 256 Active area [mm (H) × mm (V)] 12.288 × 1.440 12.288 × 2.976 12.288 × 6.048 24.576 × 1.440 24.576 × 2.976 24.576 × 6.048 12.288 × 1.440 12.288 × 2.976 24.576 × 1.440 24.576 × 2.976 12.288 × 6.048 24.576 × 6.048 12.288 × 1.392 12.288 × 2.928 12.288 × 6.000 24.576 × 1.392 24.576 × 2.928 24.576 × 6.000 12.288 × 1.392 12.288 × 2.928 12.288 × 6.000 24.576 × 1.392 24.576 × 2.928 24.576 × 6.000 12.288 × 2.928 24.576 × 2.928 12.288 × 2.928 24.576 × 2.928 12.288 × 12.288 12.288 × 12.288 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.50 12.8 × 0.50 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.50 12.8 × 0.50 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.50 12.8 × 0.50 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.25 12.8 × 0.25
C7557
Types of sensor
C7020
Front-illuminated CCD area image sensor
C7021
C7025
C7040
C7041
Back-thinned CCD area image sensor
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C7043 C7044 C7180 C7181 C8060-01
C8061-01
InGaAs linear image sensor
C8062-01
*5: C7557 can be used with following back-thinned CCD area image sensors and multichannel detector heads •Two-stage TE-cooled CCD S7032 series/multichannel detector head C7042 •Two-stage TE-cooled CCD S7035 series/multichannel detector head C7045 •Two-stage TE-cooled CCD S7172-0909/multichannel detector head C7182
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s Dimensional outline (unit: mm)
C7557
92 ± 2
226 ± 2
TRIG.IN RS-232C PULSE OUT
POWER
VIDEO OUT SCSI ID
150 ± 2
SIGNAL I/O
LINE
SYNC.OUT
SCSI
TE CONTROL I/O
2.2
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
REAR VIEW
KACCA0061EC
s Configuration
•C7557 main unit •SCSI terminator •Fuse (1.6 A) 1 1 1
•Detector head connection cables 2 •AC cable 1 •Software •Operation manual 1 1
s Caution
SCSI cable and SCSI board (card) are not supplied with C7557.
Information furnished by HAMAMATSU is believed to be reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. No patent rights are granted to any of the circuits described herein. ©2003 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K., Solid State Division 1126-1 Ichino-cho, Hamamatsu City, 435-8558 Japan, Telephone: (81) 053-434-3311, Fax: (81) 053-434-5184, http://www.hamamatsu.com
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Cat. No. KACC1041E04 Sep. 2003 DN