High-speed gated I.I. unit selection guide

Contents
Features
Contents
Features ...................................... 1
Captures "instantaneous image"
of high-speed phenomena
Configurations ............................. 2
High-speed gated image intensifier units (hereafter gated I.I. units) are
able to capture an "instantaneous image" of high-speed phenomena occurring within extremely short time durations by means of "gate operation
(shutter operation)".
Gate operation is basically the same function as a camera shutter, but
gated I.I. units perform this operation electronically in a minimum gate
time of 1/300 000 000th of a second.
Another feature is that background light and excitation light outside the
measurement time can be eliminated by synchronizing the gate operation with a laser pulse or other signal.
Principle ...................................... 3
Hint to selecting products ........... 4
Specifications .............................. 7
Dimensions.................................. 8
Observes faint low level light !
Readout methods ........................ 11
Gated I.I. units have an internal image enhancement function that allows visualizing low-level light images invisible to the human eye.
As the gate time becomes faster, less light is available so this image
enhancement function is essential for gate operation.
Image enhancement is achieved by the built-in MCP (microchannel plate)
which is available in 1-stage and 2-stage types to meet application needs.
Readout device selection guide ..... 11
Related products ......................... 14
Views images in the UV or infrared regions
Application note .......................... 18
Image intensifiers used in gated I.I. units cover a wide spectral range to
allow imaging at desired wavelengths over a broad range from the UV
to infrared.
Gated I.I. unit features
Image intensifier spectral response characteristics
103
TAPPB0094EB
QE = 50 %
GaAsP
CATHODE RADIANT SENSITIVITY (mA/W)
●Allows using your camera and lenses
without adapters (See next page for
details.)
⇒ Upgrades your present camera
system to a high-sensitivity, highspeed shutter camera.
⇒ Attaches to other camera systems
⇒ Wide selection of relay lenses for
readout cameras (See pages 10 to
13.)
●Wide selection variation of built-in
image intensifiers (I.I.)
QE = 25 %
ENHANCED RED GaAsP
QE = 10 %
102
GaAs
InGaAs
101
QE = 1 %
Cs-Te
QE = 0.1 %
100
MULTIALKALI
10-1
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
WAVELENGTH (nm)
Applications
● Engine combustion state analysis
● Monitoring of kinetic changes in plasma
emissions
● Imaging of turbine blades
● Imaging of exploding events
1
● Imaging of gaseous and liquid bodies
moving at high speed
● Imaging of objects moving at high speed
● Imaging of fluorescence lifetime
● Low-light-level bioluminescence/
chemiluminescence imaging
1100
Configurations
1. Connecting to a high-speed camera (F-mount input)
HIGH-SPEED CAMERA
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH F-MOUNT
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH F-MOUNT
HIGH-SPEED CAMERA
1: 1 RELAY LENS
A4539
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
Imaging Examples:
Observation of
micro-discharge
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
1: 1 RELAY LENS
A4539
GATED I.I. UNIT
C10880-03F
(F-MOUNT INPUT TYPE)
(See page 21)
Discharge phenomenon
changing over time can
be observed.
2. Connecting to an ordinary CCD camera
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH C-MOUNT
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH C-MOUNT
CCD CAMERA
(EX.: 1/2 INCH)
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER
A9017
2: 1 RELAY LENS
A2098
CCD CAMERA
(EX.: 1/2 INCH)
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER
A9017
2: 1 RELAY LENS
A2098
Imaging Examples:
Observation of pulsed light
propagation through optical
fiber (See page 18)
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
GATED I.I. UNIT
Laser pulse light movements can
be observed within the gate time.
Experimental setup of optical fiber
Gate time: 3 ns
Wavelength: 550 nm
Pulse width: 50 ps
3. Connecting to a microscope
MICROSCOPE
MICROSCOPE
ATTACHMENT
FOR MICROSCOPE
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER
A9017
2: 1 RELAY LENS
A2098
CCD CAMERA
(1/2 INCH)
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
RELAY LENS ADAPTER
A9017
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
2: 1 RELAY LENS
A2098
GATED I.I. UNIT
CCD CAMERA
(EX.: 1/2 INCH)
Imaging examples:
Observation of
nuclear fission in
filamentous fungi
(See page 19)
Laser pulse light movements can be observed
within the gate time.
Just after start
of measurement
30 minutes after start 120 minutes after start
of measurement
of measurement
2
Principle
Internal structure
HIGH-SPEED GATED IMAGE
INTENSIFIER UNIT (all in one type)
HIGH-SPEED GATED IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
FOR HIGH-SPEED CAMERA
A proximity focused image intensifier, high-voltage power
supply and gate driver circuit are integrated into a compact
unit. A CCD camera with an FOP window, a CCD camera, a
high-speed camera, or a similar device may be selected as
the camera.
This is a gated image intensifier unit that contains a
proximity focused image intensifier and an inverter type
image intensifier which are optically connected to output
images with high brightness. This unit is therefore
recommended for use with a high-speed camera for reading
out images at a high frame rate.
PROXIMITY FOCUSED IMAGE INTENSIFIER
PROXIMITY FOCUSED
IMAGE INTENSIFIER
INCIDENT
LIGHT
INVERTER TYPE IMAGE INTENSIFIER
(IMAGE BOOSTER WITHOUT MCP)
INCIDENT
LIGHT
OUTPUT LIGHT
C-MOUNT
GATE CONTROL CIRCUIT/
HIGH-SPEED GATE DRIVE CIRCUIT
LOW-VOLTAGE POWER
SUPPLY CIRCUIT
C-MOUNT
or
F-MOUNT
HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER
SUPPLY/CONTROL CIRCUIT
FOR IMAGE INTENSIFIER
OUTPUT
LIGHT
GATE CONTROL CIRCUIT/
HIGH-SPEED GATE DRIVE CIRCUIT
LOW-VOLTAGE POWER
SUPPLY CIRCUIT
HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER
SUPPLY/CONTROL CIRCUIT
FOR IMAGE INTENSIFIER
TAPPC0129EB
TII C0071EB
Proximity focused image intensifier
A proximity focused image intensifier is an image device that is capable of enhancing a low-light-level image
from several thousands to several millions of times.
The optical image input to the image intensifier is converted to photoelectrons at the photocathode. The photoelectrons are drawn by an electrical field and enter a
microchannel plate (MCP) where they repeatedly impinge on the inner wall more than ten times. Each time
an electron impinge on the wall, secondary electrons
are released, so that the total number of electrons is
multiplied several thousands of times. The electrons
then strike the phosphor screen and are converted back
into an optical image. With a 2-stage MCP type, optical
images can be enhanced several millions of times.
PHOTOCATHODE
(PHOTONS ELECTRONS)
OUTPUT
ELECTRONS
PRIMARY
ELECTRON
MCP(ELECTRON MULTIPLICATION:
1000 to 10000 TIMES)
PHOSPHOR SCREEN
(ELECTRONS PHOTONS)
LIGHT
INTENSIFIED
LIGHT
MCP
LOW-LEVEL
LIGHT IMAGE
INTENSIFIED
LIGHT IMAGE
INPUT WINDOW
OUTPUT WINDOW:
FIBER OPTIC PLATE
ELECTRONS
VACUUM
TII C0051ED
Proximity focused image intensifier structure
Gate operation
The light incident on the photocathode is converted to photoelectrons
which are guided to the phosphor screen by an electric potential gradient.
Gating is done by instantly changing the electric potential of the electrodes
in the image intensifier.
Gating operation (Proximity focused image intensifier)
Gate ON
0
ELECTRONS
PHOTOELECTRONS
PHOTOCATHODE
MCP
GATE ON -200 V
0V
PULSE
LIGHT
C
This is done by changing the electric potential between the photocathode
and the MCP.
PULSE
GENERATOR
R
VB
● If the MCP potential is higher than the photocathode potential: Gate is ON
3
VMCP
VS
ex.: VB= +30 V
VG= –230 V
TII C0047EA
Gate OFF
PHOTOELECTRONS
PHOTOCATHODE
MCP PHOSPHOR SCREEN
+30 V
LIGHT
● If the MCP potential is lower than the photocathode potential: Gate is OFF
The photoelectron converted by the photocathode are not reached to
the MCP due to the reverse potential for electron transit direction. The
,
optical image can t be seen at this operating status.
LIGHT
VG
Gating with the proximity focused image intensifier
The photoelectron image converted by the photocathode is pulled to the
MCP at a high electric potential. After multiplication in the MCP, the
electron image is than guided to the output phosphor screen where it is
output as an optical image.
PHOSPHOR
SCREEN
0V
C
PULSE
GENERATOR
R
VB
VMCP
VS
TII C0048EB
Hints to selecting products
Use the following guidelines to select a high-speed gated image intensifier unit having features
and specifications ideal for your measurements. The six items listed below are very important for
selecting the right product. Select the product you need by using a combination of these six items.
Description
Selection Method
Photocathode
sensitivity
The higher the quantum efficiency (conversion efficiency from input light into photoelectrons), the smaller the
flicker that appears in the obtained image.
It is important to select the photocathode with spectral
response that matches the emission wavelengths to be
measured.
What is the spectral range to be detected.
-UV to near IR range
Use a multialkali photocathode.
-Near IR range
Use a GaAs photocathode.
-Visible range
Use a GaAsP photocathode
●Single molecule fluorescence imaging
.... 2-MCP type
Stage of
MCPs
This is the factor which determines the image intensification level and the resulting detection limit. With ordinary CCD cameras, the limit for imaging is around 0.1
lux. The intensifier unit may have either a 1-stage or a
2-stage MCP. With the 1-stage MCP type, the image is
enhanced around 10,000 times, enabling images to be
captured at low-light-levels of 1 × 10-5 lux. With the 2stage MCP type, images are enhanced approximately
one million times, and can be captured at even lower
light levels of 1 × 10-7 lux. The 2-stage MCP type offers
sensitivity that enables detection at single-photon level.
The light levels noted above are for a gate time of 1
second. The relative quantity of light decreases as the
gate time shortens, so it is necessary to increase the
quantity of incident light.
Item
Image
Intensifier
(I.I.)
Gate
When monitoring candlelight:
●Gate time:
less than 1 µs ..... 2-MCP type
more than 5 µs ... 1-MCP type
The above numeric values are general guides,
and are affected by conditions such as the light
level, gate time, image intensification (gain),
lens, imaging device, and other factors. Please
consult Hamamatsu regarding details.
Effective
output size
This is the factor which determines the resolution.
The size of the effective input surface is determined by
the desired resolution* of the output image and the
size of the incident image. The image resolution degrades as the quantity of incident light decreases.
Select the effective area of I.I. unit by
considering the effective size of readout camera and magnification ratio of
a relay lens or a tapered FOP.
Select the disired gate time according
to the time period during which images are to be captured.
Gate time
This is the time required to capture one image.
“Instantaneous images” of phenomena occurring within
this gate time can be captured. If the gate time is shortened, images with little movement can still be captured,
but there is less light, so that a darker image results. (A
unit with a gate time appropriate for the measurement
target should be selected.)
This is the number of gate operations in 1 second. This also
Gate repetition
depends on the repetition frequency of the object being measfrequency
ured and the number of frames of the camera being used.
Select the disired gate time according
to the time period during which images are to be captured.
This is the factor determining whether or not an image
booster is required.
As the camera frame rate is increased, the output light
level only from the proximity focused image intensifier
becomes too low to acquire images with enough
brightness. An image booster is required in this case to
obtain a higher output light level.
Camera frame rate
· 1000 frames/second or more:
A booster is required. Select the
C10880 series.
· 300 to 1000 frames/second:
Use of a booster and the C10880
series is recommended.
Frame rate of
readout
camera
To improve the resolution
The resolution of a gated I.I. unit depends on the surface area of the output phosphor screen, because the minimum luminous
spot size on the phosphor screen is limited to 20 µm to 50 µm. When resolution is the highest priority, we recommend using a
25 mm diameter type and connecting it to a high-resolution camera. This means that higher resolution can be obtained by using
a larger phosphor screen and focusing the image onto the imaging device through an optical lens with a high reduction ratio.
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This selection guide shows high-speed gated image intensifier units grouped by
intended purpose. Use this selection guide to find the best unit for your application.
High-speed
gate
needed?
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High-speed
gate
needed?
YES
NO
(Slower
than
2 kHz)
YES
YES
NO
(Slower
than
2 kHz)
YES
1-stage
C9016-21
MCP
2-stage
C9016-22
MCP
Enhanced photocathode sensitivity allows capturing highquality images with minimum
flicker. GaAsP photocathode is
recommended for the visible
range, and GaAs photocathode for the near infrared
range.
1-stage
C9016-01
MCP
2-stage
C9016-02
MCP
NO (Faster than 10 µs)
High gate
repetition
frequency
needed?
Visible to near IR range
Measurement
wavelengths?
High gate
repetition
frequency
needed?
Wide spectral response, High quantum efficiency (QE)
1-stage
MCP
2-stage
MCP
C9546-05, C9547-05
C9548-05 (200 kHz compliant)
C9546-06, C9547-06
C9548-06 (200 kHz compliant)
1-stage
C9016-25
MCP
2-stage
C9016-26
MCP
103
TAPPB0064EA
GaAsP
PHOTOCATHODE
GaAs
PHOTOCATHODE
MULTIALKALI
PHOTOCATHODE
102
101
100
CATHODE RADIANT SENSITIVITY
QUANTUM EFFICIENCY
10-1
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
WAVELENGTH (nm)
Imaging of repetitive events
Short-time imaging
(High-speed gate)
This type allows gate operation at a
maximum speed of 30 000 or 40 000 or
200 000 times per second.
High-repetition gating can be used to
match high-speed cameras, enabling
improved time resolution for the measurement. Also, numerous integrations
are possible in the same frame. This
enables rapid measurement of samples
which are vulnerable to deterioration.
When changes in the event are
occurring at an extremely fast
rate, images can be captured in
very short time units. This makes
it possible to analyze high-speed
phenomena in greater detail.
3 ns, 5 ns
IMAGE
TIME
1-stage
C9016-05
MCP
2-stage
C9016-06
MCP
NO (Faster than 10 µs)
●Spectral Response
IMAGE
UV
EMISSION EVENT
●2000 TIMES/s (2 kHz)
●200 000 TIMES/s (200 kHz)
LOW EMISSION LEVEL HIGH
C10880-03C/F
* Use of the C10880 series is
recommended even if camera
frame rate 300 to 1000
frames / second.
C9546-01, C9547-01
C9548-01 (200 kHz compliant)
C9546-02, C9547-02
C9548-02 (200 kHz compliant)
CATHODE RADIANT SENSITIVITY (mA/W)
QUANTUM EFFICIENCY (%)
Is camera
YES
frame rate
1000
frames / second
or more ?
1-stage
MCP
2-stage
MCP
LOW EMISSION LEVEL HIGH
Hints to selecting products
500 µs
GATE
OPERATION
TIME
5 µs
GATE
OPERATION
TIME
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High-speed
gate
needed?
5
YES
NO (Faster than 10 µs)
YES
NO
(Slower
than
2 kHz)
C9546-03, C9547-03
C9548-03 (200 kHz compliant)
C9546-04, C9547-04
C9548-04 (200 kHz compliant)
1-stage
C9016-23
MCP
2-stage
C9016-24
MCP
1-stage
C9016-03
MCP
2-stage
C9016-04
MCP
Using 2-stage MCP type
The 2-stage MCP enables imaging bio- or chemi-luminescence at extremely low light
levels, or monitoring living
things under dark conditions.
The 2-stage MCP type offers
image intensification (gain) approximately 100 times stronger
than that of the 1-stage MCP
type, enabling high-sensitivity
detection.
●Gain Characteristics
TAPPB0047EB
at peak wavelength
106
RADIANT EMITTANCE GAIN (W/m2)/(W/m2)
tia
High gate
repetition
frequency
needed?
1-stage
MCP
2-stage
MCP
105
2-STAGE MCP TYPE
104
103
102
SINGLE STAGE MCP TYPE
101
MIN.
MAX.
DIAL SCALE
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Specifications
●High-speed gated image intensifier units
A
Type No.
B
Spectral
PhotoResponse
cathode
(nm)
Input /
Output
Area
(mm)
Phosphor
Screen /
Output
Window
H
1
2.2 × 104
2
5.0 ×
1
1.2 × 104
2
5.0 ×
1
4.0 × 104
2
9.6 × 106
1
2.2 ×
104
C9016-22
2
5.0 ×
106
C9016-23
1
1.1 × 104
C9016-01
GaAsP 280 to 720
C9016-02
C9016-03
Multialkali 185 to 900
17 D
P43 / FOP
C9016-04
C9016-05
GaAs
370 to 920
C9016-06
C9016-21
GaAsP 280 to 720
Multialkali 185 to 900
17 D
P43 / FOP
106
106
2
4.0 × 106
1
4.0 × 104
2
9.6 × 106
1
2.0 × 104
C9546-02
2
3.0 ×
C9546-03
1
1.0 × 104
C9016-24
C9016-25
GaAs
370 to 920
C9016-26
C9546-01
GaAsP 280 to 720
Multialkali 185 to 900
17 D
P43 / FOP
106
2
2.4 × 106
1
3.6 ×
104
C9546-06
2
5.8 ×
106
C9547-01
1
1.8 × 104
2
3.0 ×
1
1.0 × 104
2
2.4 × 106
1
3.0 × 104
2
5.3 ×
1
6.6 × 103
2
1.5 × 106
1
3.3 ×
2
1.0 × 106
1
9.9 × 103
2
2.6 ×
C9546-04
C9546-05
GaAs
370 to 920
GaAsP 280 to 720
C9547-02
C9547-03
Multialkali 185 to 900
25 E
P43 / FOP
C9547-04
C9547-05
GaAs
370 to 920
C9547-06
C9548-01
GaAsP 280 to 720
C9548-02
C9548-03
Multialkali 185 to 900
25 E
P46 / FOP
C9548-04
C9548-05
GaAs
370 to 920
C9548-06
H
H
EBI
Limiting
Stage Luminous
Radiant Resolution
Gain
Gate Time
of
(lm/m2)/lx (W/cm2) (Lp/mm)
MCPs
Typ.
Typ.
Typ.
106
106
103
106
8.0 × 10-15
3.0 × 10-14
4.0 × 10-14
8.0 × 10-15
3.0 × 10-14
4.0 × 10-14
8.0 × 10-15
3.0 × 10-14
4.0 × 10-14
8.0 × 10-15
3.0 × 10-14
4.0 × 10-14
2.0 × 10-14
3.0 × 10-14
4.0 × 10-14
Maximum
Repetition
Frequency
(kHz)
C
PC
Control
Power
Supply
Operating
DimenAmbient
sions
Temperature /
No.
Humidity
64
USB F
40
64
10 µs to 100 ms
32
ro
0.2
USB
1
AC100 V
to 240 V G
64
40
64
40
AC100 V
64
20 ns to DC
2
USB
3 ns to DC
30
USB
30
USB
200
RS-232C
32
1
to 240 V G
64
40
64
40
AC100 V
64
32
to 240 V G
64
0 °C to +40 °C
/
2
Less than 70 %
(No condensation)
40
50
5 ns to DC
32
AC100 V
64
10 ns to DC
32
3
to 240 V G
50
5 ns to DC
32
45
32
AC100 V
57
10 ns to 9.99 ms
28
4
to 240 V G
45
28
●High-speed gated image intensifier unit for high-speed camera
A
B
Spectral
Type No. PhotoResponse
(Input mount) cathode
(nm)
C10880-03C
(C-Mount)
C10880-03F
(F-Mount)
7
Multialkali 185 to 900
Input /
Output
Area
(mm)
Phosphor
Screen /
Output
Window
24 /
P46 + P46 /
16
Borosiricate
glass
H
H
H
EBI
Limiting
Stage Luminous
Radiant Resolution
Gain
Gate Time
of
(lm/m2)/lx (W/cm2) (Lp/mm)
MCPs
Typ.
Typ.
Typ.
1
1.0 × 105
2 × 10-9
38
10 ns to 9.99 ms
C
Maximum
Repetition
Frequency
(kHz)
PC
Control
200
RS-232C
Power
Supply
AC100 V
to 240 V G
Operating
DimenAmbient
sions
Temperature /
No.
Humidity
0 °C to +40 °C 5
/
Less than 70 %
(No condensation) 6
NOTE: A Please see spectral response characteristics on page 5
B Other spectral response ranges area also available. Please consult our sales office.
C Please see pages 8, 9, and 10.
D Effective output area is 12.8 mm × 9.6 mm. Take the effective area of the camera and reduction rate of the relay lens to be used into account.
E Effective output area is 16.0 mm × 16.0 mm. Take the effective area of the camera and reduction rate of the relay lens to be used into account.
F Please use an attached AC adapter when short supply of power is worried.
G AC adapter is supplied as an neccessory.
H “Typ.” values are standard values for each unit. Please contact us for more detailed information.
Dimensions
Unit: mm
17 mm
Image intensifier head
OUTPUT
WINDOW
4-M3
C-MOUNT
OUTPUT
WINDOW
116
32
CONNECTOR (AUX)
FOR REMOTE
CONTROLLER
POWER SWITCH
POWER/
PROTECTION
DISPLAY LED
47
AC ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
USB CONNECTOR
REAR VIEW
SIDE VIEW
90
30
FRONT VIEW
1
30
4
34.3
0.5
50
Remote controller:
70 (W) × 48 (H) × 111 (D)
Cable length: 2 m
2 C9546 Series : Input / output area:
66
1 C9016 Series : Input / output area:
4-M3
(Weight: Approx. 570 g)
1/4"-20UNC
45
BOTTOM VIEW
TAPPA0061ED
17 mm, High speed gating (3 ns to DC)
Image intensifier head
66
80
0.5
50
34.3
OUTPUT
WINDOW
C-MOUNT
C-MOUNT
GATE TIME
MONITOR
OUTPUT (BNC)
143
32
4-M3
1
77
POWER/
PROTECTION
DISPLAY LED
1
POWER SWITCH
AC ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
GATE INPUT(BNC)
CONNECTOR (AUX) FOR SIDE VIEW USB CONNECTOR
REMOTE CONTROLLER
40
90
REAR VIEW
FRONT VIEW
4-M3
50
30
1/4"-20UNC
Remote controller:
70 (W) × 48 (H) × 111 (D)
Cable length: 2 m
3 C9547 Series : Input / output area:
(Weight: Approx. 1 kg)
30
50
BOTTOM VIEW
TAPPA0071ED
25 mm, High speed gating (5 ns / 10 ns to DC)
Image intensifier head
80
80
0.5
67
33.3
C-MOUNT
1.8
C-MOUNT
OUTPUT
WINDOW
4-M3
159
41
GATE TIME
MONITOR
OUTPUT (BNC)
77
POWER/
PROTECTION
DISPLAY LED
1
POWER SWITCH
90
REAR VIEW
GATE INPUT (BNC)
CONNECTOR (AUX) FOR
REMOTE CONTROLLER
AC ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
SIDE VIEW
USB CONNECTOR
FRONT VIEW
40
4-M3
50
30
1/4"-20UNC
Remote controller:
70 (W) × 48 (H) × 111 (D)
Cable length: 2 m
(Weight: Approx. 1 kg)
30
50
BOTTOM VIEW
TAPPA0072EC
8
Dimensions
Unit: mm
4 C9548 Series : High repetition frequency (200 kHz max.), timing controllable via RS-232C
80
Image Intensifier Head
67
F-MOUNT
(C-MOUNT IS ALSO
SELECTABLE)
OUTPUT
WINDOW
F-MOUNT
159
41
4-M3
(27)
33.3
0.5
80
GATE TIME MONITOR
OUTPUT (BNC)
77
POWER/PROTECTION
DISPLAY LED
1
POWER SWITCH
AC ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
GATE TRIGGER INPUT (BNC)
CONNECTOR (AUX) FOR
REMOTE CONTROLLER
90
REAR VIEW
SIDE VIEW
RS-232C CONNECTOR
FRONT VIEW
1/4"-20UNC
45
50
30
4-M3 DEPTH 8
Remote controller:
70 (W) × 48 (H) × 111 (D)
Cable length: 2 m
(Weight: Approx. 1.1 Kg)
30
50
BOTTOM VIEW
TAPPA0089EC
5 C10880-03C (C-mount input type) : Suited for high-speed camera
Image Intensifier Head
80
IMAGE BOOSTER
14
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER
16
84.5
33.3
61
80
7.5
INPUT
WINDOW
18
C-MOUNT
25
80
40
1.8
41
OUTPUT
WINDOW
GATE TIME
MONITOR
OUTPUT
(BNC)
78
GATE TRIGGER
INPUT (BNC)
AC ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RS-232C INTERFACE
POWER SWITCH
SIDE VIEW
40
40
REAR VIEW
POWER / PROTECTION
DISPLAY LED
90
FRONT VIEW
Remote controller:
70 (W) × 48 (H) × 111 (D)
Cable length: 2 m
30
50
1/4"-20UNC
(Weight: Approx. 1.8 kg)
30
4-M3 DEPTH 8
50
80
BOTTOM VIEW
TII A0071EB
6 C10880-03F (F-mount input type) : Suited for high-speed camera
Image Intensifier Head
IMAGE BOOSTER
14
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER
16
84.5
33.3
61
27
80
F-MOUNT
INPUT
WINDOW
18
7.5
25
80
40
80
41
OUTPUT
WINDOW
GATE TIME
MONITOR
OUTPUT
(BNC)
78
GATE TRIGGER
INPUT (BNC)
AC ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RS-232C INTERFACE
POWER SWITCH
SIDE VIEW
40
40
REAR VIEW
POWER / PROTECTION
DISPLAY LED
90
FRONT VIEW
Remote controller:
70 (W) × 48 (H) × 111 (D)
Cable length: 2 m
9
30
50
1/4"-20UNC
(Weight: Approx. 1.8 kg)
30
4-M3 DEPTH 8
50
80
BOTTOM VIEW
TII A0072EC
Dimensions
Unit: mm
Accessories
■Relay lens adapter
24
A9017
A9549
25
3
4- 3.2 COUNTER SINKING
2
4× 3
3
2
67
50
M59 P=1
41
32
M59 P=1
40
R
R6
66
R6
[REAR VIEW]
80
[SIDE VIEW]
[REAR VIEW]
Weight: 35 g
[SIDE VIEW]
Weight: 45 g
TAPPA0107EA
TAPPA0087EA
■Relay lens
A11703 (1:2)
A11669 (3:2)
A2098 (2:1)
37-43
72-80
102-108
A2095
(F-C CONVERSION
ADAPTER)
32.6
A4539 (1:1)
A11716 (3:1)
120-127
75-82
Type No. (ratio)
Output mount
Weight (g)
Type No. (ratio)
Output mount
Weight (g)
A11703 (1:2)
F-mount
450
A11669 (3:2)
C-mount
200
A4539 (1:1)
F-mount
400
A2098 (2:1)
C-mount
460
A2095 (–)
C-mount
80
A11716 (3:1)
C-mount
540
TAPPA0110EA
10
Readout
methods
This makes it easy to replace
the relay lens with one of a different magnification, or to attach the lens to a different
camera. The transmission efficiency is not as high as that of
fiber coupling, however, and
the optics system as a whole
is less compact.
Relay lens coupling
CCD
HIGH-SPEED
GATED
IMAGE
INTENSIFIER
UNIT
RELAY
LENS
LENS
TAPPC0056EC
Readout device
selection guide
●C9016-0x series
CCD CAMERA WITH
FIBER OPTIC WINDOW
C12550
PC
IMAGE PROCESSING
SOFTWARE
USB CABLE
AC ADAPTER
AC100 V to 240 V
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH C-MOUNT
CCD CAMERA WITH
FIBER OPTIC WINDOW
C9018/-01/-04
CAMERA CABLE
A5963 SERIES
C9016 series
HEAD
ATTACHMENT
FOR MICROSCOPE
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER
A9017
VIDEO OUTPUT
(EIA, CCIR, Progressive scan)
AC100 V
DIGITAL CCD CAMERA
(2/3 INCH)
3: 2 RELAY LENS
A11669
MICROSCOPE
AC ADAPTER
A10059
2: 1 RELAY LENS
A2098
CCD CAMERA
(1/2 INCH)
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
...IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNITS C9016 SERIES
...ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
CD-ROM CONTROL
SOFTWARE
USB CABLE 2 m4
PC5
(USB)
REMOTE CONTROLLER3
AC ADAPTER1
TRIGGER
INPUT
REMOTE CONTROLLER
AC CABLE2
100 V to 240 V
Connections
The recommended connections differ depending
on the operation mode and gain control method
for the C9016 series.
Operation
Gain control
Connections
DC
Remote control
1 2 3
DC
PC
4 5*
Selectable by
Gate
1 2 3 4 5
control software
* Also connect 1 and 2 when using a notebook PC.
●C9016-2x series
CCD CAMERA WITH
FIBER OPTIC WINDOW
C12550
PC
TAPPC0109EG
IMAGE PROCESSING
SOFTWARE
USB CABLE
AC ADAPTER
AC100 V to 240 V
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH C-MOUNT
CCD CAMERA WITH
FIBER OPTIC WINDOW
C9018/-01/-04
CAMERA CABLE
A5963 SERIES
C9016-2x series
HEAD
ATTACHMENT
FOR MICROSCOPE
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER
A9017
VIDEO OUTPUT
(EIA, CCIR, Progressive scan)
AC100 V
DIGITAL CCD CAMERA
(2/3 INCH)
3: 2 RELAY LENS
A11669
MICROSCOPE
AC ADAPTER
A10059
2: 1 RELAY LENS
A2098
CCD CAMERA
(1/2 INCH)
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
PULSE DELAY
GENERATOR
C10149
GATE INPUT
C10149
REMOTE CONTROLLER
REMOTE CONTROLLER3
...IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNITS C9016-2x SERIES
...ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
CD-ROM CONTROL
SOFTWARE
AC CABLE2
100 V to 240 V
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TRIGGER
INPUT
Connections
AC ADAPTER1
USB CABLE 2 m 4
PC5
(USB)
The recommended connections differ depending
on the operation mode and gain control method
for the C9016-2x series.
Operation
Gain control
Connections
D C/Gate Remote control
1 2 3
DC
PC
1 2 4 5
Gate
PC
1 2 3 4 5
TAPPC0175EA
The output image from the gated I.I. unit is
transferred directly to the CCD with a fiber
coupling, for highly efficient readout. Higher
efficiency means that the quantity of incident
light can be suppressed, which in turn extends the lifetime of the image intensifier. In
addition, a more compact optics system can
be used. The only drawback to this construction is that the readout system is difficult to
replace.
The C10054 series have internal fiber coupling.
Fiber plate coupling
CCD
HIGH-SPEED
GATED
IMAGE
INTENSIFIER
UNIT
FIBER PLATE
Optical fiber
LIGHT
Reflection
Light is transmitted from one
end to the other while repeating
reflection.
6µm diameter
LIGHT
By bundling 50 millions of optical fibers
LIGHT
Each optical fiber
transfers light, so the
image (letter "A")
appears to be floating.
TAPPC0055EB
LIGHT
●C9546 series
C9547 series
TMCPC0069EB
IMAGE PROCESSING
SOFTWARE
PC
CCD CAMERA WITH
FIBER OPTIC WINDOW
(C9546 SERIES) C12550
USB CABLE
AC ADAPTER
AC100 V to 240 V
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH C-MOUNT
CCD CAMERA WITH
FIBER OPTIC WINDOW
(C9546 SERIES) C9018/-01/-04
CAMERA CABLE
A5963 SERIES
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER
A9017
A9549
C9546, C9547 SERIES
C-MOUNT
ATTACHMENT
FOR MICROSCOPE
HEAD
VIDEO OUTPUT
(EIA, CCIR, Progressive scan)
AC100 V
DIGITAL CCD CAMERA
(2/3 INCH)
3: 2 RELAY LENS
A11669
MICROSCOPE
AC ADAPTER
A10059
2: 1 RELAY LENS
A2098 /
3: 1 RELAY LENS
A11716
CCD CAMERA
(1/2 INCH)
PULSE DELAY
GENERATOR C10149
GATE INPUT
OSCILLOSCOPE (GATE TIME MONITOR)
C10149
TRIGGER
INPUT
REMOTE CONTROLLER3
REMOTE CONTROLLER
...IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNITS C9016 SERIES
...ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Connections
CD-ROM CONTROL
SOFTWARE
AC
The recommended connections differ
depending on the operation mode and gain
control method for the C9546, C9547 series.
Operation Gain control Connections
Remote
D C/Gate
1 2 3
control
AC ADAPTER1
CABLE2
USB CABLE 2 m4
100 V to 240 V
PC5
(USB)
●C9548 series
D C/Gate PC
1 2 4 5
TAPPC0121ED
MICROSCOPE
2: 1 RELAY LENS
A2098
C-MOUNT
ATTACHMENT
FOR MICROSCOPE
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH C-MOUNT
F-MOUNT LENS
DIGITAL CCD CAMERA
C9548 SERIES
3: 2 RELAY LENS
A11669
C-MOUNT A
F-MOUNT A
TRIGGER
INPUT C
HEAD
HIGH-SPEED CAMERAB
1: 1 RELAY LENS
A4539
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER A9549
STROBE PULSE
OSCILLOSCOPE (GATE TIME MONITOR)
AC ADAPTER
AC CABLE
REMOTE CONTROLLER
100 V to 240 V
REMOTE CONTROLLER
LENS
Fiber Optic Plate (FOP)
The FOP is an optical device
consisting of millions of
glass fibers of 6 micrometers
in diameter, bundled parallel
to one another.
Since light is transmitted
through each fiber, an image
can be transferred from one
end of the fiber to the other
without any distorion. FOPs
are widely used as optical
devices that replace optical
lens.
...IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNITS
C9016 SERIES
...ACCESSORIES
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
CD-ROM CONTROL
SOFTWARE
RS232C CABLE 5 m
PC
NOTE: ASelect C-mount or F-mount at ordering.
BSupported high-speed cameras depend on the readout frame rate. Please be sure to consult us. Check the input mount of the high-speed camera.
The A2095 is needed in front of the high-speed camera when the camera has a C-mount input port. (See page 10.)
CThe C9548 series contains a pulse delay generator.
TAPPC0145EE
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Readout device
selection guide
●C10880 series
MICROSCOPE
C-MOUNT
ATTACHMENT
FOR MICROSCOPE
C10880 SERIES
OBJECTIVE LENS
WITH C-MOUNT
C-MOUNT A
F-MOUNT LENS
F-MOUNT A
F-MOUNTC-MOUNT
CONVERTER B
A2095
HEAD
HIGH-SPEED CAMERAC
1: 1 RELAY LENS
A4539
TRIGGER
INPUT D
STROBE PULSE
OSCILLOSCOPE (GATE TIME MONITOR)
AC ADAPTER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
AC CABLE
REMOTE CONTROLLER
100 V to 240 V
...IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNITS
C10880 SERIES
...ACCESSORIES
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
CD-ROM CONTROL
SOFTWARE
USB CABLE 5 m
PC
NOTE: AC-MOUNT: C10880-03C, F-MOUNT: C10880-03F
BCheck the input mount of the high-speed camera. The A2095 is needed only when the camera has a C-mount input port.
CSupported high-speed cameras depend on the readout frame rate. Please be sure to consult us.
DThe C10880 series contains a pulse delay generator.
TII C0072EC
Phosphor screen spectral emission
100
Phosphor screen decay
TII B0117EB
102
TII B0118EB
80
RELATIVE INTENSITY (%)
RELATIVE INTENSITY (%)
P43 *
60
P43 *
40
P46 *
20
101
P46 *
100 ns
100 ns
1 ms
10 µs
NPUT LIGHT
PULSE WIDTH
0
400
450
500
550
600
WAVELENGTH (nm)
650
700
100
10-8
10-7
1 ms
10-6
10-5
10-4
10-3
DECAY TIME (s)
* P43: C9016 series, C9546 series, C9547 series
P46: C9548 series, C10880 series
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10-2
Related products
■Pulse delay generator C10149
The C10149 controls the gate (shutter) timing and sets the respective
timing required to operate ICCD cameras and high-speed gated I.I. units.
Up to 3 independent channels are available for pulse output. One
channel can be output in burst mode.
The C10149 connects to a PC (personal computer) through a USB port,
so the PC is used to control, to set and to supply power to the C10149.
Specifications
●GENERAL
Parameter
Description / Value
Mode
Internal
External
Number of Input Channels
—
1
Trigger
Input Connector
—
BNC-R
Trigger
1
Pulse
3
Output
Output Connector
BNC-R
●INPUT TRIGGER (External Trigger)
Description / Value
Parameter
Signal level
TTL
Positive Logic / Negative Logic
Logic Level
10 ns
Minimum Pulse Width
1 kΩ
Impedance
0.1 Hz to 200 kHz
Repetition Rate
●OUTPUT TRIGGER
Parameter
Description / Value
Output Level
4.5 V *1
Positive Logic / Negative Logic
Logic Level
100 ns
Pulse
At Internal Trigger Mode
Width
At External Trigger Mode External Trigger Pulse Width
60 ns ± 2 ns
External Trigger Delay Time
●OUTPUT PULSE (A, B, C)
Parameter
Description / Value
4.5 V *1
Signal Level
Positive Logic / Negative Logic
Logic Level
0.05 Hz to 200 kHz
Repetition Rate *2
5 ns to 20.45 s *3
Range
Pulse Width
10 ns *3
Resolution
10 ns to 20.45 s *3
Range
Delay Time
10 ns *3
Resolution
5 ns to 20.45 s *3
Pulse Width
Burst
Internal Time of Pulse / Pulse
200 ns to 20.45 s *3
Operation *4
Number of Pulses
1 to 255
Delay
Output A · B
120 ns ± 4 ns
Time *5
Output C
130 ns ± 4 ns
At Internal Trigger Mode
Less than 1 ns
Pulse Jitter
At External Trigger Mode
Less than 2 ns *6
*7
Less than 5 ns
Rise Time / Fall Time
●RATING
Parameter
Description / Value
5V
USB *8
Input
Low Voltage Input
+10 V to +13 V
Voltage (DC)
1.8 W
Power Consumption
300 g
Weight
100 mm × 36 mm × 102 mm
Dimensions (W × H × D)
●SOFTWARE OPERATION CONDITION *9
Parameter
Description
Applicable Computer
DOS/V PC *10
Windows® vista / 7
Applicable OS
USB
Interface
NOTE
*1: When a 50 Ω load is connected. Output level with no-load is 5 V.
*2: When using an internal timebase.
*3: Resolution degrades when pulse width range is set to 10 ms or more.
*4: Available only for output C.
*5: Delay time versus input trigger pulse.
*6: 10 ns or less when frequency is higher than 1 kHz.
*7: Time required for output pulse to reach from 10 % to 90 % (or 90 % to 10 %)
of peak amplitude. (with 50 Ω load)
*8: Low voltage input is shared if power drops due to a load on the connected device.
*9: This software allows selecting the logic level and setting the pulse width and delay time.
*10: PC with a USB port and the USB port operation is guaranteed by the PC manufacturer.
Shutter timing chart (External trigger mode)
TRIGGER INPUT PULSE
(TRIG. IN TERMINAL)
10 ns MIN.
DELAY TIME OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER 60 ns ± 2 ns
TRIGGER OUTPUT PULSE
(TRIG. OUT TERMINAL)
TRIGGER WIDTH (100 ns at INTERNAL TRIGGER)
OUTPUT A · B DELAY TIME 120 ns ± 4 ns
*
OUTPUT A
*
OUTPUT B
OUTPUT C DELAY TIME 130 ns ± 4 ns
* : The output pulse
widths and delay
time can be set
individually and
optionally.
*
OUTPUT C
BURST OPERATION (ONLY OUTPUT C)
TAPPC0160EA
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Related products
■CCD cameras with fiber optic window C9018/-01/-04, C12550
The C9018 series CCD cameras have a restart / reset function and are designed to read out images from C9016 and C9546
series image intensifier units. Fiber coupling allows more highly efficient image readout than lens coupling.
●Analog camera
●Digital camera
C9018 series
C12550
Specifications
●C9018 series
Parameter
C9018
C9018-01
C9018-04
CCIR
Signal Systems
EIA
Progressive scan *1
Charge Accumulation Frame storage / Field storage, switchable Frame storage
12.8 × 9.6
Effective Image Area (H × V)
752 × 582
Number of Pixels (H × V) 768 × 494
659 × 494
560
570
500
Resolution (Horizontal)
Internal / External (auto switching)
Synchronization Method
Power Requirement
+9.0 to +16.0
+10.5 to +15.0
1.6
Power Consumption
1.8
170
Weight
0 to +40
Operating Ambient Temperature
70 (no condensation)
Operating Ambient Humidity
Unit
—
—
mm
—
TV lines
—
V
W
g
°C
%
*1: Progressive scan at a vertical frequency of 59.94 Hz
●C12550
Parameter
C12550
Image Device
full pixel readout interline CCD
13.2 × 9.9
Effective Image Area (H × V)
1360 × 1024
Number of Pixels (H × V)
12
AD Converter
10 (Max.)
Readout Rate
Exposure Control
Electronic shutter capable of long exposure
External Trigger
Edge trigger, start trigger
Digital Output
USB 2.0
Power Requirement
AC100 to AC240
Power Consumption
3.6
Weight
400
0 to +40
Operating Ambient Temperature
70 (no condensation)
Operating Ambient Humidity
Unit
—
mm
—
bit
fps
—
—
—
V
W
g
°C
%
Dimensional outline (Unit: mm)
C9018/-01/-04
C12550
6
51.5 ± 0.15
EXTERNAL
TRIGGER TERMINAL
(4 PIN)
EFFECTIVE AREA 13.2 × 9.9
50
4- 3.2 CAMERA FIXING
SCREW HOLES
50
42
FCCD Camera
32
33
INPUT
WINDOW
FOP
USB
CONNECTOR
OPERATION MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH
46.5
C12550
USB
32
EFFECTIVE AREA
12.8 × 9.6
DC 12V
86
FRONT VIEW
DC IN/SYNC
CONNECTOR (12 PIN)
MAX
HD/VD
HD/VD
SWITCH
75 Ω TERMINATER
SWITCH
GAIN SWITCH
REAR VIEW
15
1
20
1/4-20 × 6L
SIDE VIEW
AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR
REAR VIEW
TAPPA0108EA
4- 3.2
VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC
M GAIN
ON
SIDE VIEW
DIP SWITCH
MIN
0.3A
1.5
66
FRONT VIEW
75Ω
1 2 3 4
32
TIMING I/0
TAPPA0063EC
Related products
■Digital camera ORCA-Flash4.0 V2
The ORCA-Flash4.0 V2 is a sophisticated camera using a CMOS image sensor
designed for scientific measurement. Coupling this camera to a high-speed gated
image intensifier unit of the C9016 series or C9546 series or C9547 series via a
relay lens allows high-speed image readout with even higher sensitivity and
resolution.
ORCA-Flash4.0 V2
Features
●High quantum efficiency: 70 % or more (at 600 nm wavelength)
●Low noise: 1.3 electrons median (at 100 frames per second)
●High resolution: 4 million pixels (6.5 µm x 6.5 µm image format)
●High-speed readout: 100 frames per second
Connection example
The photo shows the C9546 series connected to the ORCA-Flash4.0 V2 digital
camera via a relay lens adapter A9017, and relay lens A11669. The output
surface of the image intensifier is projected onto the input surface of the digital
camera with a reduction ratio of 2/3.
Effective imaging area
(1)
(2)
The effective imaging area of the C9016 and C9546 series when used with a relay lens
A4539 is as follows:
(1) Image intensifier output surface (photocathode) size : 17 mm diameter
(2) Effective area of the ORCA-Flash4.0 V2 digital camera : 13.3 mm × 13.3 mm
(3) Effective photocathode area of the image intensifier : 13.5 mm × 10 mm
(3)
The product catalog for the ORCA-Flash4.0 V2 digital camera is available. Feel free to contact us or access our website to
download it.
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Related products
■ICCD camera with high-speed shutter C10054 series
The C10054 series is a family of high sensitivity cameras that integrate a
proximity type image intensifier with a CCD camera for readout, which are
coupled by a fiber optic plate. The image intensifier operates with a highspeed electronic shutter to perform high-speed imaging.
Features
●Photocathode: GaAsP, GaAs, multialkali
●Shutter time: 5 ns to DC
●Maximum shutter repetition rate: 2 kHz
●Signal format: EIA, CCIR, full pixel readout
TV format
EIA
C10054-01
C10054-02
C10054-03
C10054-04
C10054-05
C10054-06
Spectral
No. of
Input window
Non TV format
Photocathode response range MCP
material
(mm)
stages
full poxel readout
C10054-21
1
280 to 720
Borosilicate Glass
GaAsP
C10054-22
2
C10054-23
1
185 to 900
Multialkali
Synthetic Silica
C10054-24
2
C10054-25
1
370 to 920
GaAs
Borosilicate Glass
C10054-26
2
Signal format
TV format
CCIR
C10054-11
C10054-12
C10054-13
C10054-14
C10054-15
C10054-16
Limiting
resolution
(TV lines)
470
450
480
420
470
450
NOTE: · Supply voltage: +12 V
· Operating ambient temperature / humidity: 0 to +40 °C / below 70 %
· Cannot be controlled from PC.
Internal block diagram
Dimensional outline (Unit: mm)
PROXIMITY FOCUSED IMAGE INTENSIFIER
FIBER OPTIC PLATE
CCD
75 Ω TERMINATION SWITCH
C-MOUNT
1
66
91
DC IN / SYNC (12 PIN)
CCD SHUTTER MODE SELECTION SWITCH
CCD GAIN ADJUSTABLE KNOB
HD / VD INPUT / OUTPUT SWITCH
CCD DRIVE
CIRCUIT
SHUTTER TIME SETTING SWITCH
95
VIDEO
SIGNAL
POWER / PROTECTION DISPLAY LED
74
INCIDENT
LIGHT
IMAGE INTENSIFIER GAIN ADJUSTABLE KNOB
CONNECTOR FOR REMOTE CONTROLLER
4
GATE SHUTTER INPUT (BNC)
FRONT VIEW
C-MOUNT
REAR VIEW
IMAGE INTENSIFIER OPERATION MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH NORMAL / GATE
40
30
HIGH-SPEED
GATE DRIVE
CIRCUIT/
CONTROL
CIRCUIT
40
HIGHVOLTAGE
POWER
SUPPLY/
CONTROL
CIRCUIT FOR
IMAGE
INTENSIFIER
SIDE VIEW
LOW-VOLTAGE
POWER SUPPLY
CIRCUIT
(Weight: Approx. 740 g)
MOUNTING SCREW
(1/4" -20 UNC)
31.5
TAPPC0048EC
(4-M3 DEPTH 4)
30
BOTTOM VIEW
Remote controller: 70 (W) × 48 (H) × 111 (D)
TAPPA0083ED
Connection example
* TV MONITOR OR IMAGE MEMORY
VIDEO OUTPUT
C-MOUNT LENS
AC ADAPTER A10059
C10054 SERIES
REMOTE CONTROLLER
CAMERA CABLE A5963 SERIES
MICROSCOPE
CAMERA
REMOTE CONTROLLER
BNC CABLE (50 Ω)
17
C-MOUNT
ATTACHMENT
FOR MICROSCOPE
EXTERNAL SHUTTER INPUT
(TTL, POSITIVE LOGIC)
AC100 V
AC CABLE
(WITH AC ADAPTER)
ICCD CAMERA C10054 SERIES
ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
* Non-TV format type can't display the images by using a standard TV or video.
Need to prepare a image capture board or equivalent for obtaining the image
of progressive scan type.
TAPPC0143ED
Application Note
When using C9546-03 equivalent
Observation of pulsed light propagation
through optical fiber
This is what pulsed laser light passing through an optical fiber looks like when observed with a high-speed
gated image intensifier. This allows verifying the distance that the light pulse travels after emission per the
gate time.
* Unsheathed optical fiber was used to observe light pulse from external side.
* Optical fiber refractive index: 1.5
Image examples: Laser pulsed light passing through optical fiber
Gate time: 3 ns
Gate time: 100 ns
External view of fiber optic cable used in this test
Image at 3 ns gate time: Image shows light moved 60 cm.
Image at 100 ns gate time: Light has moved 20 m, so entire fiber is emitting light.
Imaging system configuration
Pulsed laser light is guided into the fiber optic cable wound around a glass pipe. A high-speed gated image
intensifier is used to capture an image of pulsed light passing through to optical fiber optic. The image captured with the gated image intensifier is then read out with a camera.
To control the gate time (shutter speed), pulsed light is split by a beamsplitting mirror into two paths. A PIN
photodiode detects light on one path and generates a trigger signal for input to a pulse generator. This
pulse generator provides a TTL signal output for the high-speed gated image intensifier power supply.
150 mm
GLASS PIPE
PLASTIC OPTICAL
FIBER
HALF
MIRROR
INCIDENT END OF
OPTICAL FIBER
LENS
HIGH-SPEED GATED
I.I. UNIT C9546-03
or EQUIVALENT
LENS
CAMERA
PIN
PHOTODIODE
NITROGEN EXCITATION
DYE LASER
Laser Wavelength
: 550 nm
Pulse Width
: 50 ps
Repetition Frequency : 1 Hz
LASER BEAM (50 ps)
PULSE
GENELATOR
EXTERNAL
TRIGGER
PULSE OUTPUT
FRAME MEMORY
IMAGE PROCESSOR
TAPPC0072EC
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Application Note
When using C9016-01
Observing nuclear fission
in filamentous fungi
The image intensifier unit allows observing weak fluorescence emitted from cells.
The images below show the process by which nuclear fission progresses in aspergillus oryzae stained with
GFP. These images were viewed through a fluorescence microscope and confocal unit and were taken with
an AP Imager Camera after being optically amplified by the C9016-01 image intensifier unit.
These images clearly show that the number of cells increased during nuclear division occurring in the upward direction on the images.
Using an image intensifier unit allows observing these cellular activities with minimum laser input power.
This prevents damaging the cells under observation.
Imaging examples: Observing nuclear division in aspergillus oryzae
Just after start
of measurement
60 minutes after start
of measurement
30 minutes after start
of measurement
120 minutes after start
of measurement
Imaging system setup
The cells under observation are irradiated with a laser beam and the resulting fluorescence then observed
through a fluorescence microscope and confocal unit. After being amplified by the C9016-01 image intensifier unit, the fluorescence image is then read out by the high-resolution AP Imager Camera that produces almost no signal multiplication noise.
FLUORESCENCE
MICROSCOPE
PC
LASER
488 nm / 5 mW
EXTENDER
×2
C9016-01
HEAD
CONFOCAL UNIT
RELAY LENS
ADAPTER RELAY LENS
A11669
A9017
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
AP IMAGER CAMERA
C9720
TAPPC0130EC
Photo and information: Courtesy of Laboratory of Microbiology, Graduate School of Agricultural
and Life Sciences / Faulty of Agriculture, The University of Tokyo
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Application Note
When using C9546-03 equivalent
Monitoring of soot produced
from diesel flame
The degree of soot clouds produced in a diesel flame was monitored using the laser sheet method and a gated I.I. unit. Using the gated I.I. unit, it was possible to measure faint scattered light at high sensitivity. Also,
by using gating at a high repetition rate, it was possible to capture kinetic changes in the amount of soot being produced. Images of the flame taken directly with a high-speed camera were compared with simultaneous
photographs of the scattered image, enabling changes in the degree of soot being produced from the diesel
combustion to be observed over time, and showing the relationship between soot conditions and the flame.
Comparison of scattered soot image and direct flame image *
Scattered soot image (photographed with high-speed gated image intensifier unit)
Direct flame image (photographed with high-speed camera)
ATDC: After top dead center
TDC: Top dead center
θ: Crank angle based on ATDC as reference
Imaging system configuration
The YAG laser is directed
into a sheet configuration
and the interior of the combustion chamber is irradiated with the laser sheet.
Scattered light from the soot
particles is detected using
the gated I.I. unit. The gate
operation of the gated I.I.
unit is synchronized to the
light source, enabling moving images of the scattered
light to be captured. To further clarify the flame conditions, a half-mirror is introduced and the direct flame
image captured with a highspeed camera.
35 mm
STILL-CAMERA
INTERFERENTIAL
FILTER
HALF MIRROR
LENS
PRISM
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
HIGHSPEED
CAMERA
C9546-03 or EQUIVALENT
INJECTOR
YAG LASER
(532 mm)
LENS CYLINDRICAL
LENS
CYLINDER HEAD
Photo and information: Courtesy of professer M. Shioji from Kyoto University.
TAPPC0057EC
REFERENCES
* M. Shioji, et al.: 1992 JSAE Autumn Convention Proceedings, 924, 41-44(1992). (Published in Japanese)
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Application Note
When using C10880-03F
Observing micro-discharge phenomenon
Changes in a micro-discharge phenomenon were observed by connecting a gated image intensifier unit to a
high-speed camera that captures images at 500,000 frames per second.
Capturing a high-speed phenomenon at faint light emissions is usually impossible with a camera operating
at a low frame rate, because low frame rates do not provide enough time resolution. However, merely increasing the frame rate (less exposure time) reduces the input light level and makes the acquired images
darker and unsatisfactory.
We succeeded in capturing clear images of very weak light emission at a high frame rate by combining a
high-speed camera with a high-speed gated image intensifier unit that contains a proximity focused image
intensifier coupled to an inverter type intensifier and provides high brightness output.
Imaging examples: Observing changes in micro-discharge phenomenon
Typical imaging system setup
The camera is synchronized based on a trigger signal generated just prior to a discharge phenomenon, and
the trigger signal is input to the gated image intensifier unit so that the gate opens only during the time the
discharge phenomenon occurs.
C10880-03F
POSITIVE
ELECTRODE
HIGH-SPEED
CAMERA
OBJECTIVE
LENS
TRIGGER
GND
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNIT
TRIGGER
DETECTOR
RELAY
LENS
TRIGGER
SIGNAL
PULSE DELAY
GENERATOR
C10149
TII C0074EB
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Application Note
When using C10054-22 or equivalent
Observing light emitted when cavitations
occur in ultrasonic washer
ICCD cameras are ideal for observing the low-level light emitted (sonoluminescence) when cavitations occur
in ultrasonic washers.
Imaging example: Observing low-level
emission in an ultrasonic washer
Imaging system setup
The high sensitivity ICCD camera contains a 2stage MCP that lets it capture low-level emissions impossible with ordinary CCD cameras.
WATER SURFACE
ICCD CAMERA
C10054-22
OBJECTIVE OR EQUIVALENT
LENS
ULTRASONIC WASHER
IMAGE
PROCESSOR
Low-level emission when cavitations occurred
PC
(Ultrasonic washer vibration frequency: 201 kHz,
output: 20 W, partially degassed)
Application Note
TAPPC0156EC
When using C10054-06 or equivalent
Night time surveillance
The image on the left shows a boat sailing at sea on a rainy night captured with the ICCD camera and a laser.
The boast is clearly visible due to use of a near infrared laser and high-speed gating of the image intensifier.
The image on the right captured with a floodlight camera is not clear since the illuminating light reflects off the
raindrops.
Imaging examples: Surveillance on the sea at night (Rainy weather)
▼Captured with floodlight camera
▲Captured with ICCD camera and near infrared laser
Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi Heavy Industry, Ltd.
22
Application Note
When using C9546 (InGaAs photocathode)
Time-resolved photoluminescence
imaging of polycrystalline silicon wafer
The data below shows the results from time-resolved photoluminescence imaging (TRI) measured when a
polycrystalline silicon wafer was irradiated with light at different excitation frequencies having an intensity of
2.5 × 1017/cm2·s. The silicon wafer is 5 × 5 cm in size and 200 µm in thickness and both sides are passivated
with SiNx. This proves that uncertainty is drastically improved (s(teff) for [d] was improved by 10 % compared
to [c]) by increasing the excitation frequency.
Imaging examples: Silicon wafer photoluminescence
(a)
(b)
▲Time-resolved imaging of photoluminescence
lifetime when excited at 2 kHz
▲Time-resolved imaging of photoluminescence
lifetime when excited at 20 kHz
Spatial distribution by pulsed light of 1 ns
(c)
(d)
▲Uncertainty when excited at 2 kHz
▲Uncertainty when excited at 20 kHz
Data courtesy of Prof. D. Kiliani, University of Konstanz, Germany
Imaging system setup
Light from an LED or laser is
irradiated onto the polycrystalline silicon wafer to cause
photoluminescence which is
then focused on the image
intensifier via the objective
lens. Photons generated by
photoluminescence in the silicon wafer are multiplied in
the image intensifier and the
visible image output from the
image intensifier is focused
on the CCD image sensor
via the relay lens.
Measurement setup
C
B
A
OBJECTIVE LENS
LASER
SAMPLE
LED PANEL
A: C9546 with built-in InGaAs
image intensifier (with one-stage
MCP and P43 phosphor screen)
B: Relay lens adapter A9017
Relay lens A4539
C-mount converter A2095
C: ORCA-Flash4 camera (Camera Link)
Image processing software HiPIC
TAPPC0176EA
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