Datasheet

USB INTERFACE COMPATIBLE
PHOTON COUNTING UNIT
COUNTER C8855-01
■Connection Example
PULSE
OUTPUT
COUNTING UNIT
C8855-01
USB
POWER
SUPPLY
PHOTON COUNTING +5 V
HEAD *
* All the pulsed output type of our PHOTON COUNTING HEAD can be used with C8855-01
OVERVIEW
The C8855-01 is a counting unit with a USB interface and can be
used as a photon counter when combined with a photon counting
head, etc.
The counter of the C8855-01 has two counter circuits (double counter method) capable of counting input signals with no dead time.
Since the C8855-01 is hot-swap compatible (plug and play compatible), it helps you set up measurement environment quickly. You
can start measurement on the day the C8855-01 is delivered by the
sample software.
• Time-resolved measurement (minimum time resolution:
50 µs) for monitoring weak light detection like chemiluminescence or biological clocks
• Quick measurement setups (hot-swap compatible)
You can start measurement by just connecting the USB cable
without restarting the PC, if required software (device driver, etc)
is installed into your PC beforehand.
• Applicable to various measurement methods
The C8855-01 is fully controlled by DLL (dynamic link library) supplied.
User can create own software program, which is adequate for various type of user measurement, based on the DLL functions.
FEATURES
●USB Interface
●Sample Software Bundled
●Accurate Measurement with No Dead Time
(Double Counter Method)
●Power Supply for Photon Counting Head
(Output Voltage and Current: +5 V / 200 mA)
●Multiple Units (Max. 16) Can be
Operated from a Single PC
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Number of Input Signals
Signal Input Level
Input
Signal Pulse Width
Input Impedance
Counter Method
Max. Count Rate
Counter
Max. Counter Capacity
Counter Gate Mode
Counter Gate
Internal Counter Gate Time A
Trigger Method
Trigger
External Trigger Signal
ID Switch B
General Output Section
Voltage Output for Photon Counting Head
OS
Interface
Supply Voltage
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Operating Ambient Temperature / Humidity C
Storage Temperature / Humidity C
CE Marking
Input
AC Adapter
Output
Description / Value
1 ch
CMOS positive logic (high level: 2 V min.)
8 ns or longer
50 Ω
Double counter method
50 MHz
232 counts / counter gate
Internal counter gate only
50 µs to 10 s (1, 2, 5 step)
Software / External trigger
TTL negative logic
0 to F (hexadecimal number)
Open collector / 2 bits
+5 V / 200 mA Max.
Windows® 2000 / XP Pro / Vista Business (32) / 7 Pro (32)
USB
+7 V / 500 mA Max. (supplied from AC adapter)
120 mm × 30 mm × 96 mm (excluding rubber feet and projecting parts)
250 g
+5 °C to +45 °C / Below 80 %
0 °C to +50 °C / Below 85 %
Conforms to IEC61236-1 GROUP 1, CLASS B
100 V to 240 V
+7 V / 1.6 A
Supplied: CD-ROM (containing instruction manual, device driver, DLL, sample software*, etc.) USB cable, AC adapter, AC cable, power output connector
*: Sample software is configured from Lab VIEW™ of National Instruments, Inc.
AThe C8855-01 is not suitable for applications requiring time resolution higher than 50 µs. In such applications, use a counting board M9003-01.
BThe ID switch is used to set ID numbers when two or more C8855-01 units are connected to single PC.
CNo condensation
BLOCK DIAGRAM
COUNTER (A)
SIGNAL INPUT
PULSE
SHAPER
FIFO
USB
INTERFACE
COUNTER (B)
CLK
GENERATOR
EXTERNAL START
CPU
TIMING
GENERATOR
ID SWITCH
2 BIT OUTPUT
USB
IO PORT
COUNT DATA LINE
CONTROL LINE
IO PORT LINE
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DIMENSIONAL OUTLINES (Unit: mm)
SIG IN
ID SW
USB
RESET
COUNTING UNIT C8855-01
PMT ON
CONNECTOR FOR PHOTON COUNTING HEAD
POWER OUTPUT AND
GENERAL-PURPOSE OUTPUT
DIN TYPE (6 PINS)
ERROR
DC IN
ID SWITCH
DC OUT
POWER
TRIG IN
USB RECEPTACLE
3
SIG IN
BNC-R
TRIG IN
BNC-R
DC IN
30 ± 1
RESET SWITCH
15
4-C2
120 ± 1
96 ± 1
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SAMPLE SOFTWARE SCREEN
●Specifications
Counter gate time: 50 µs to 10 s (in 1, 2 or 5 steps)
Maximum number of measurement points: 100 000 points
Measurement time: Counter gate time (50 µs to 10 s) × Measurement points
Data save: CSV file
Information on how to create operation software is included in the C8855-01
instruction manual, so you can make your own software.
RELATED PRODUCT
Photon Counting Unit C9744
Photon counting unit is designed to convert single photoelectron pulses from a
photomultiplier tube into 5 V digital signals by use of the built-in amplifier and
discriminator circuits. Photon counting with a high S/N ratio can be performed by simply
connecting a counter to the output of the photon counting unit.
The C9744 uses a high-speed electronic circuit that allows measurement with an
excellent output linearity up to 107 s-1. The C9744 also has a prescaler (division by 10)
eliminating the need for a high-speed counter.
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■Specifications
Parameter
Input Impedance
Discrimination Level (input conversion)
Required PMT Gain
Prescaler
÷1
÷10
÷1
÷10
Count Linearity
Pulse-pair Resolution
Output Pulse
÷1
÷10
Output Pulse Width
Supply Voltage
Input
Output
Power
Connector
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Operating Ambient Temperature
Operating Ambient Humidity A
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity A
ANo condensation
Description / Value
50 Ω
-0.4 mV to -16 mV
3 × 106
÷1 / ÷10
4 × 106 s-1
1 × 107 s-1
25 ns
10 ns
CMOS 5 V, POSITIVE LOGIC
10 ns
Depends on count rate
+5.0 V ± 0.2 V, 130 mA / -5.0 V ± 0.2 V, 50 mA
BNC-R
BNC-R
DIN (6-pin) B
90 mm × 32 mm × 140 mm (excluding rubber feet and projecting parts)
Approx. 250 g
0 °C to +50 °C
Below 80 %
-15 °C to +60 °C
Below 85 %
BSupplied with a cable (1.5 m) attached to the mating plug.
■Connection Example
D-TYPE SOCKET ASSEMBLY *1
+ HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY
or
DP-TYPE SOCKET ASSEMBLY *2
USB
Photon Counting PMT
PHOTON COUNTING
UNIT C9744
Photon Counting Head
(Current output type)
COUNTING UNIT
C8855-01
PC
*1: The D-type socket assemblies contain a voltage divider circuit along with a socket in a compact metallic or plastic case.
*2: DP-type socket assemblies comprise a built-in high-voltage power supply circuit added to a D-type socket assembly.
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Lab VIEW ™ is a trademark of National Instruments, Inc.
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