PI-MAX4 ICCD & emICCD
The PI-MAX4: 1024i-RF from Princeton Instruments is the ultimate scientific, intensified CCD camera (ICCD) system, featuring a 1k x 1k interline CCD fiberoptically coupled to Gen III filmless intensifiers. These intensifiers provide the highest possible sensitivity in the visible and NIR wavelengths. The integrated RF modulation capability of 1 MHz - 200 MHz makes this fiberoptically-coupled ICCD camera ideal for RF modulation FLIM experiments. Princeton Instruments’ integrated programmable timing generator, SuperSynchro, is built into the camera, making it the perfect choice for time-resolved imaging applications, while the special Dual Image Feature (DIF) allows two images to be captured in rapid succession, ideal for Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) applications.
PI-MAX4: 1024i-RF is the only ICCD camera in the world that allows frequency domain and time domain imaging with megapixel resolution and 16 bit digitization.
FEATURES
BENEFITS
1024 x 1024 imaging array
High resolution imaging
32 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
Gen III filmless intensifiers
Best sensitivity and gate speed in the desired wavelength range
Fiberoptic coupling
Highest optical throughput; No vignetting
RF Modulation
Built-in, fully software-programmable frequency, phase and amplitude options allow full control
for intensifier gain modulated, high resolution imaging
Super HV - Built-in high voltage
Rugged design without a bulky external controller, for high repetition rate gating and minimal
pulser
insertion delay
SuperSynchro - Built-in
programmable timing generator
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.
SyncMaster I and II
Provides continuous TTL signals to control external instruments such as a laser;
Eliminates need for external timing generater in most experiments
Dual Image Feature (DIF)
Allows the rapid succession capture of two images with interframe time of < 500 ns
GigE interface
Industry standard for fast data transfer over long distances, up to 50 M
Optional: LightField® (for Windows 8/7,
64-bit) Or WinView/Spec (for Windows
8/7/XP, 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)
Compatible with Windows 8/7/XP, and Linux;
software development kits (SDKs)
Universal programming interfaces for easy custom programming.
LabVIEW Scientific Imaging
Tool Kit (SITK®)
Pre-defined LabView vis provide easy integration of the camera into complex experiment setup
* With dual port readout at 16MHz/port
Detector shown with a C-mount nose and lens, sold separately
Applications:
Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) | Time Resolved Imaging & Spectroscopy | Combustion Planar Laser Induced Fluorescence (PLIF) | Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV)
SPECIFICATIONS
CCD
Image sensor
Kodak KAI-1003 scientific grade interline CCD
CCD format
1024 x 1024 imaging pixels; 12.8 x 12.8 μm pixels; 13.1 x 13.1 (18.5 mm diagonal)
System read noise (typical)
@ 4 MHz digitization
@ 16 MHz digitization
@ 32 MHz digitization
16 e- rms
40 e- rms
70 e- rms
Pixel full well
130 ke-
Dark current @ -25° C (typical)
< 2 e-/p/sec
CCD temperature
@ + 23° C room temperature
@ + 20° C ambient
-20° C (Air), -30° C (Liquid assist), Guaranteed
-25° C (Air), -35° C (Liquid assist)
Vertical shift rate
2.5 μs/row (variable via software)
DIF mode interframe time
450 ns (min); P46 phosphor decay time - 500ns (to 10%), 2 μsec (to 1%)
INTENSIFIER
Intensifiers available
18 mm - Gen III filmless
Method of coupling to the CCD
1:1 fiber optic
Intensifier type
HBf and HRf
Wavelength range
See QE curve, pg. 5
Min. Gate Width (Optical FWHM) *
~ 2 ns (typical), 3 ns (guaranteed)
Repetition rate: Sustained
1 MHz
Resolution limit
57 to 64 lp/mm
Equivalent Background Illumination
(EBI)
Photo e-/pixel/sec @ room temp
(with photocathode cooling)
0.02
(0.002)
Phosphor
P43 and P46
Operating environment
+5° C to +30° C non-condensing
Storage environment
-25° C to +55° C
Certification
CE
* Measured with 18 mm intensifier. Contact your local sales representative for more information.All specifications subject to change
FRAME RATES
Binning
1024 x 1024
512 x 512
256 x 256
1 x 1
26
48
85
2 x 2
56
90
140
4 x 4
95
142
199
NOTE: Frames per second at 32MHz
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 emICCD 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
Short signal paths for minimum insertion delays
On-board memory
Store and execute complex gate width/delay sequences with no software overhead
Internal oscillator *
Drive an external event and initiate repetitive experiments.
SyncMASTER Pulses
Independent continuous TTL outputs to trigger pulsed external devices, e.g. laser and Q-switch;
Minimum experiment jitter
Configurable Trigger inputs Synchronizes camera to a wide variety of standard and non-standard trigger sources. Full Software Control
Easy setup and execution of complex gate width/delay sequences
SuperSYNCHRO Specifications
SyncMASTER Pulses
Independent continuous TTL outputs to trigger pulsed external devices, e.g. laser and Q-switch;
Minimum experiment jitter
Configurable Trigger inputs
Synchronizes camera to a wide variety of standard and non-standard trigger sources.
Full Software Control
Easy setup and execution of complex gate width/delay sequences
Internal Timing Generator
0.05 Hz - 1 MHz
Gate Delay + Width Range*
~0.01 ns to 21 sec (from T0)
Timing resolution/ Timing jitter
10 ps / 35 ps rms
Insertion delay
< 27 ns (trigger in to intensifier opening)
TRIGGER INPUTS
External Sync
-5 v to +5 v (including TTL); AC/DC coupling: 50 ohm / High Z
(Trigger In)
Variable Threshold; +ve or -ve edge
Pre Trigger In
TTL input. A rising edge will stop CCD Cleans and set camera to wait for the external trigger for
fastest response. User selectable option.
TRIGGER OUTPUTS
SyncMASTER1
Programmable continuous frequency output to synchronize external devices with PI-MAX4, e.g. Laser
SyncMASTER2
Programmable continuous frequency output (delay from SyncMASTER1- 100 ns - 6.55 msec)
synchronize external devices with PI-MAX4, e.g. Q-switch
T0
TTL Signal: T0 indicates start of timing sequence
Monitor
TTL signal to monitor actual gate timing
Ready
TTL signal. Represents camera status. It changes state when ready just before the exposure.
Aux
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
RF Modulation
The PI-MAX4: 1024i-RF lets the researcher perform frequency domain measurements of fluorescence lifetime study with a minimum of external equipment. By modulating the gain of the Gen III filmless intensifier at a Radio Frequency (RF) rate, the camera operates as a 2D lock-in amplifier. Each pixel acts as an individual phase sensi-tive (lock-in) detector. The PI-MAX4: 1024i-RF is used in advanced imaging techniques such as FLIM, FRET, etc..
The camera has two independent built-in direct digital synthesizers. One generates the RF to modulate the intensifier, while the other provides a user controlled RF signal that can be used to modulate the illumination to accomplish the RF phase sensitive detection. The RF amplifier which drives the intensifier is built into the camera. The LightField advanced GUI lets the researcher select frequency, control phase sweep range and granularity, and set the user RF output p-p voltage levels. The built-in RF modulator allows control over all the intensifier gain control parameters for precise measurements.
The integrated frequency generator means there is no need for an additional external expensive frequency generator, and a built-in Super-HV high voltage power supply / pulser eliminates the requirements for an exter-nal high-voltage supply, making the PI-MAX4: 1024i-RF camera one of the most advanced ICCD camera in the world.
FEATURE
BENEFITS
Closed coupled design
Short signal paths for minimum insertion delays
On-board memory
Store and execute complex gate width/delay sequences or RF sequences with no software overhead
Internal oscillator*
Drive an external event and initiate repetitive experiments
SyncMaster pulses
Independent continuous TTL outputs to trigger pulsed external devices, e.g. laser and Q-switch;
Minimum experiment jitter
RF frequency output Programmable continuous frequency output to excite external light modulator Configurable trigger inputs
Synchronizes camera to a wide variety of standard and non-standard trigger sources
Full software control
Easy setup and execution of complex sequences
RF Modulator Specifications
Modulation Frequency
1 MHz - 200 MHz in 1 MHz increment
Phase Modulation
Static phase: 0° – 359° in 1° increments; Programmed sweeps (can cover > 360 degrees)
User RF Output voltage
0.1 – 1.6 Vp-p in 0.01 v increments
OUTPUTS
User RF OUT
Programmable continuous frequency output to synchronize external devices with PI-MAX4
MON RF OUT
An approximate indicator of the RF applied to the photocathode.
* Software programmable
Quantum Efficiency Curves
OUTLINE DRAWING“C” MOUNT
OUTLINE DRAWING SPECTROMETER MOUNT
OUTLINE DRAWING“F” MOUNT
商品属性 [CCD Image Sensor] Kodak KAI-1003 scientific grade interline CCD [CCD format] 1024 x 1024 imaging pixels; 12.8 x 12.8 μm pixels; 13.1 x 13.1 (18.5 mm diagonal) [Dark current] < 2 e-/p/sec