Powered by LightField The PI-MAX4: 1024 x 256 from Princeton Instruments is the next generation, fully-integrated scientific intensified CCD camera (ICCD) system featuring a 1024 x 253 pixel spectroscopy CCD fiber-coupled to a variety of Gen II and Gen III filmless intensifiers. The intensifiers provide the highest possible sensitivity from UV to NIR and offer resolution that is ideally matched to the CCD. Picosecond gating capability of < 500 ps and an integrated programmable timing generator (SuperSynchro) built into the camera make these ICCD cameras ideal for time-resolved imaging and spectroscopy applications. PI-MAX4: 1024 x 256 is the only ICCD camera on the market today to offer high frame rate at 2 MHz/16-bit digitization, 1 MHz sustained gating repetition rate and exceptional sensitivity. FEATURES BENEFITS 1024 x 253 imaging array High resolution imaging and spectroscopy 2 MHz / 16-bit digitization Video frame rates and higher to efficiently synchronize with high repetition rate lasers Thermoelectric cooling Wide selection of intensifiers Gen II Fiber optic coupling Picosecond gating Gen III filmless Super HV - Built-in high voltage pulser SuperSynchro - Built-in programmable timing generator SyncMaster I and II MCP gating Bracket pulsing GigE interface Optional: LightField (for Windows 7, 64-bit) or WinSpec (for Windows XP/7, 32-bit) PICAM (64-bit)/PVCAM (32-bit) software development kits (SDKs) LabVIEW Scientific Imaging Tool Kit (SITK ) Reduces CCD dark current to negligible levels Best sensitivity and gate speed in the desired wavelength range Provides wide spectral coverage with UV, SB, RB and SR intensifiers from UV - NIR, with options for MCP gating and Picosecond gating Offers highest sensitivity and option for Picosecond gating Highest optical throughput; No vignetting < 500 ps gating delivers high temporal resolution for effective background discrimination Rugged design without a bulky external controller, for high repetition rate gating and minimal insertion delay Built-in, fully software controlled gate timing; Controls gate widths and delays in linear, or exponential increments; Low insertion delay (< 27 ns). See page 3 for more info. Provides continuous TTL signals to control external instruments such as a laser; Eliminates need for external timing generater in most experiments Provides < 8 ns gate width for slow gate intensifiers while preserving high QE Preserves high ON/OFF ratio of the Gen II intensifier in the UV - No sync pulse required Industry standard for fast data transfer of over long distances, up to 50 M Flexible software packages for data acquisition, display and analysis; LightField offers intuitive, cutting edge user interface, IntelliCal and more Compatible with Windows 7 (PICAM only)/xp, Vista and Linux; Universal programming interfaces for easy custom programming PI-MAX 4: 1024 x 256 Pre-defined LabView vis provide easy integration of camera into complex experiment setup Applications: Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM), Time Resolved Imaging & Spectroscopy, Combustion, Planar Laser Induced Fluorescence (PLIF) Page 1 of 7 Rev. N3
CCD Image sensor CCD format System read noise (typical) @ 500 khz digitization @ 1 MHz digitization @ 2 MHz digitization Pixel Full Well Dark current @ -25 C (typical) CCD temperature @ + 23 C room temperature @ + 20 C ambient Vertical shift rate INTENSIFIER Intensifiers available Method of coupling to the CCD SPECTROSCOPY GROUP e2v CCD 30-11 scientific grade front illuminated MPP CCD SPECIFICATIONS 1024 x 253 pixels; 26 μm x 26 μm pixels 18 mm x 6.6 mm (using18 mm intensifier); 25 mm x 6.6 mm (center region using 25 mm intensifier) 15 e- rms 20 e- rms 35 e- rms 450 ke- 4 e-/p/sec -20 C (Air), -30 C (Liquid assist), Guaranteed -25 C (Air), -35 C (Liquid assist) 10 μs/row (variable via software) 18 mm - Gen II, Gen III filmless (Contact Princeton Instruments for 25 mm intensifiers) 1:1 fiber optic Intensifier type Gen II Gen III Filmless Wavelength range See QE curves, pages 4 & 5 Min. Gate Width (Optical FWHM)* Picosecond Gate Fast Gate Slow Gate Repetition rate: Sustained UV SB RB SR HBf HQf HRf < 500 ps (for Fast Gate tubes only) ~ 2 ns (typical), 3 ns (guaranteed) For SB only: < 200 ns, < 8 ns (w/mcp gating) < 500 ps (for Fast Gate tubes only) ~ 2 ns (typical), 3 ns (guaranteed) -NA- 1 MHz; 100 khz with Picosecond gating; 8 khz with MCP gating; 6.25 khz with MCP bracket pulsing Resolution limit 40 to 64 lp/mm 57 to 64 lp/mm Equivalent Background Illumination (EBI) Photo e-/pixel/sec @ room temp (with photocathode cooling) Phosphor Operating environment Storage environment Certification 0.05-0.2 (0.005-0.02) P43 (P46, P47 optional) +5 C to +30 C non-condensing -25 C to +55 C CE 0.02 (0.002) * Measured with 18 mm intensifier All specifications subject to change. Contact your local sales representative for more information. Page 2 of 7 Rev. N3
SuperSynchro Timing Generator The PI-MAX4 s integrated SuperSynchro Timing Generator lets researchers set gate pulse widths and delays under GUI software control. The closed coupled SuperSynchro significantly reduces the system delay inherent in the timing generator of ICCD cameras. The integrated timing generator means there is no need for an additional external timing generator, and a built-in Super HV high voltage pulser eliminates the requirement for an external high-voltage supply, making the PI-MAX4 camera one of the most advanced ICCD cameras on the market. FEATURE Closed coupled design On-board memory Internal oscillator* SyncMaster pulses Configurable Trigger inputs Full software control Internal timing generator BENEFITS Short signal paths for minimum insertion delays Store and execute complex gate width/delay sequences with no software overhead Drive an external event and initiate repetitive experiments. Independent continuous TTL outputs to trigger pulsed external devices, e.g. laser and Q-switch; Minimum experiment jitter Synchronizes camera to a wide variety of standard and non-standard trigger sources. Easy setup and execution of complex gate width/delay sequences 0.05 Hz - 1 MHz Gate Delay + Width Range* ~0.01 ns to 21 sec (from T0) Timing resolution/ Timing jitter Insertion delay** TRIGGER INPUTS External Sync (Trigger In) Pre Trigger In TRIGGER OUTPUTS SyncMaster 1 SyncMaster 2 T0 Monitor Ready Aux 10 ps/ 35ps rms < 27 ns (trigger in to intensifier opening) -5 v to +5 v (including TTL); AC/DC coupling: 50 ohm / High Z Variable Threshold; +ve or -ve edge TTL input. A rising edge will stop CCD Cleans and set camera to wait for the external trigger for fastest response. Programmable continuous frequency output to synchronize external devices with PI-MAX4, e.g. Laser Programmable continuous frequency output (delay from SyncMaster 1-100 ns - 6.55 msec) synchronize external devices with PI-MAX4, e.g. Q-switch TTL Signal: T0 indicates start of timing sequence TTL signal to monitor actual gate timing SuperSynchro Specifications TTL signal. Represents camera status. It changes state when ready just before the exposure. DC coupled programmable delay (Delay from T0-0.01ns - 1 sec) trigger output to synchronize external devices with PI-MAX4 Logic Software programmable: Select one of the following signals: Acquiring, Image Shift, Logic 1, Readout, Shutter or Wait for trigger. See users manual for detailed signal descriptions. * Software programmable ** < 45 ns with picosecond option, < 225 ns with MCP gating option Page 3 of 7 Rev. N3
Quantum Efficiency Curve 35 Gen II Intensifiers 30 Quantum Efficiency (%) 25 20 15 10 5 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength (nm) RB Fast Gate SB Slow Gate SB Fast Gate UV SR Page 4 of 7 Rev. N3
Quantum Efficiency Curve 60 55 Gen III Intensifiers 50 45 Quantum Efficiency (%) 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength (nm) HBf HQf HRf SPECTRAL RATES Binning 1024 x 253 1024 x 10 * 1024 x 1 * 1 x 1 7.0 1 x 253 284 1 x 10 * 930 1 x 1 * 1015 NOTE: Frames/second @ 2 MHz and using LightField software. * CCD format using custom chip mode. Page 5 of 7 Rev. N3
PI-MAX4: 1024 x 256 Drawing 3X 0.20[5.2] RADIAL SLOT ON 3.60 BOLT CIRCLE SEE NOTE 4. 0.928 23.57 0.599 15.21 INTENSIFIER DEPENDANT With Spectrometer Mount 4.50 114.3 0.15 3.8 0.06 1.5 8.85±0.03 224.7±0.8 1.26 32.0 4.50 114.3 1.94 49.3 4.25 108.0 2.60 66.0 CATHODE COOLING INPUT MOUNTING FACE SEE NOTE 3. AIR EXHAUST VENTS 3X #10-32 THREAD ON 3.88 BOLT CIRCLE SEE NOTE 4. 50.00 25.40 19.3mm 0.52 M6x1.0 6.5mm REMOVEABLE EXTENDER BRACKET 2.00 2.80 71.1 1.969 1.000 2X 0.129 3.26 [6.4] 225.0mm 0.20 5.1 NOTES: 1. ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES [MM] 9.00 2. WEIGHT: CAMERA 7 lbs [3.2 kg] POWER SUPPLY 4.1 lbs [1.87 kg] 3. MOUNTING FACE TO IMAGE PLANE IS FACTORY PRESET TO OPTICAL DISTANCE OF 0.894 0.010 [22.71 ] 4. MOUNTING FLANGE ORIENTATION CAN BE ROTATED IN 180 INCREMENTS Page 6 of 7 Rev. N3
PI-MAX4: 1024 x 256 Drawing With C Mount 4.50 114.3 3.50 88.9 2.00 50.8 0.724 0.395 18.39 10.03 8.85±0.03 224.7±0.8 1.26 32.0 INTENSIFIER DEPENDANT 4.50 114.3 1.94 49.3 CATHODE COOLING INPUT MOUNTING FACE SEE NOTE 3. AIR EXHAUST VENTS 1.00"-32 THREAD ("C" MOUNT STANDARD) SEE NOTE 3. 50.00 25.40 19.3mm 0.52 M6x1.0 6.5mm REMOVABLE EXTENDER BRACKET 2.00 2.80 71.1 1.969 1.000 2X 0.129 3.26 [6.4] 225.0mm 0.20 5.1 NOTES: 1. ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES [MM] 9.00 2. WEIGHT: CAMERA 6.86 lbs [3.12 kg] POWER SUPPLY 4.1 lbs [1.87 kg] 3. MOUNTING FACE TO IMAGE PLANE IS FACTORY PRESET TO OPTICAL DISTANCE OF 0.690 0.010 [17.53 ] www.princetoninstruments.com info@princetoninstruments.com TOLL-FREE +1.877.474.2286 PHONE +1 609.587.9797 Visit the Princeton Instruments website to find a dealer in your area. Page 7 of 7 Rev. N3