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PI-MAX®4: 1024 x 256
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
High resolution imaging and spectroscopy
1024 x 253 imaging array
2 MHz / 16-bit digitization
Video frame rates and higher to efficiently synchronize with high repetition rate lasers
Thermoelectric cooling
Reduces CCD dark current to negligible levels
Wide selection of intensifiers
Gen II
MCP gating
Bracket pulsing
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
GigE interface
Industry standard for fast data transfer of over long distances, up to 50 M
Optional: LightField® (for Windows
7, 64-bit) or WinSpec (for Windows
XP/7, 32-bit)
Flexible software packages for data acquisition, display and analysis;
LightField offers intuitive, cutting edge user interface, IntelliCal™ and more
PICAM (64-bit)/PVCAM (32-bit)
software development kits (SDKs)
Compatible with Windows 7 (PICAM only)/XP, Vista and Linux;
Universal programming interfaces for easy custom programming
LabVIEW™ Scientific Imaging
Tool Kit (SITK®)
Pre-defined LabView vis provide easy integration of camera into complex experiment setup
Gen III filmless
Fiber optic coupling
Picosecond gating
Super HV - Built-in high voltage
pulser
SuperSynchro - Built-in
programmable timing generator
SyncMaster I and II
Applications:
Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM),
Time Resolved Imaging & Spectroscopy, Combustion, Planar Laser
Induced Fluorescence (PLIF)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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
e2v CCD 30-11 scientific grade front illuminated MPP CCD
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 ke4 e-/p/sec
-20° C (Air), -30° C (Liquid assist), Guaranteed
-25° C (Air), -35° C (Liquid assist)
10 μs/row (variable via software)
INTENSIFIER
Intensifiers available
Method of coupling to the CCD
Intensifier type
18 mm - Gen II, Gen III filmless (Contact Princeton Instruments for 25 mm intensifiers)
1:1 fiber optic
Gen II
Gen III Filmless
Wavelength range
UV
SB
RB
See QE curves, pages 4 & 5
SR
HBf
HQf
HRf
Min. Gate Width (Optical FWHM)*
Picosecond Gate
Fast Gate
Slow Gate
Repetition rate: Sustained
Resolution limit
Equivalent Background
Illumination (EBI)
Photo e-/pixel/sec @ room temp
(with photocathode cooling)
Phosphor
Operating environment
Storage environment
Certification
* Measured with 18 mm intensifier
< 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
40 to 64 lp/mm
57 to 64 lp/mm
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)
All specifications subject to change.
Contact your local sales representative for more information.
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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
BENEFITS
Closed coupled design
On-board memory
Internal oscillator*
SyncMaster pulses
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
Configurable Trigger inputs
Full software control
SuperSynchro Specifications
Internal timing generator
Gate Delay + Width Range*
0.05 Hz - 1 MHz
~0.01 ns to 21 sec (from T0)
Timing resolution/ Timing jitter
Insertion delay**
TRIGGER INPUTS
External Sync
(Trigger In)
Pre Trigger In
10 ps/ 35ps rms
< 27 ns (trigger in to intensifier opening)
TRIGGER OUTPUTS
SyncMaster1
SyncMaster2
T0
Monitor
Ready
Aux
Logic
-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 SyncMaster1- 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
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
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
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Quantum Efficiency Curve
35
Gen II Intensifiers
Quantum Efficiency (%)
30
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
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Quantum Efficiency Curve
60
Gen III Intensifiers
55
50
Quantum Efficiency (%)
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Wavelength (nm)
HBf
SPECTRAL RATES
HQf
HRf
Binning
1024 x 253
1x1
7.0
1 x 253
284
1 x 10 *
1x1*
NOTE:
1024 x 10 *
1024 x 1 *
930
1015
Frames/second @ 2 MHz and using LightField software.
* CCD format using custom chip mode.
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PI-MAX4: 1024 x 256 Drawing
With Spectrometer Mount
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
8.85±0.03 224.7±0.8
4.50 114.3
1.26 32.0
0.15 3.8
2.60 66.0
CATHODE COOLING INPUT
AIR INTAKE VENTS
AIR INTAKE VENTS
AIR EXHAUST VENTS
19.3mm
0.52
M6x1.0
REMOVEABLE EXTENDER BRACKET
6.5mm
2.00
1.969 50.00
3X #10-32 THREAD
ON 3.88 BOLT CIRCLE
SEE NOTE 4.
1.000 25.40
MOUNTING FACE
SEE NOTE 3.
1/4-20 THREAD
2X
0.129 3.26
2.80 71.1
4.25 108.0
1.94 49.3
4.50 114.3
0.06 1.5
0.25
225.0mm
0.25[6.4]
1/4-20 THREAD
0.25
0.20 5.1
NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES [MM]
2. WEIGHT: CAMERA
POWER SUPPLY
9.00
7 lbs [3.2 kg]
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 0.25]
4. MOUNTING FLANGE ORIENTATION CAN BE ROTATED
IN 180 INCREMENTS
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PI-MAX4: 1024 x 256 Drawing
8.85±0.03 224.7±0.8
0.724 18.39
0.395 10.03 INTENSIFIER DEPENDANT
1.26 32.0
1.94 49.3
MOUNTING FACE
SEE NOTE 3.
19.3mm
0.52
M6x1.0
REMOVABLE EXTENDER BRACKET
6.5mm
2.00
1.969 50.00
1.00"-32 THREAD
("C" MOUNT STANDARD)
SEE NOTE 3.
AIR INTAKE VENTS
AIR EXHAUST VENTS
AIR INTAKE VENTS
1/4-20 THREAD
2.80 71.1
CATHODE COOLING INPUT
1.000 25.40
4.50 114.3
4.50 114.3
2.00 50.8
3.50 88.9
With “C” Mount
0.25
1/4-20 THREAD
2X
0.129 3.26
0.25[6.4]
0.25
225.0mm
0.20 5.1
NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES [MM]
2. WEIGHT: CAMERA
POWER SUPPLY
9.00
6.86 lbs [3.12 kg]
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 0.25]
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