18 PIXIS System Manual Version 2.C
Internal Shutter
Optional 25 or 45 mm internal shutter (dependent on CCD array size). Shutters are
mechanical devices with a finite lifetime, typically of the order of a million cycles,
although some individual shutters may last a good deal longer. How long a shutter lasts in
terms of experimental time will, of course, be strongly dependent on the operating
parameters. High repetition rates and short exposure times will rapidly increase the
number of shutter cycles and hasten the time when the shutter will have to be replaced.
F-Mount Adapter
An F-mount adapter (7050-0009) is available for modifying a spectroscopy-mount PIXIS
with internal shutter (see Figure 68, page 107).
Adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-Mount Kinetics Adapter
An adjustable C- to Spectroscopy-mount kinetics adapter is available for modifying a C-
mount PIXIS for mounting to an Acton spectrograph. The adapter allows you to move the
camera vertically at the exit plane of an Acton Series spectrograph in order to align
kinetics rows at the middle of the focal plane for the best spectral quality. Two versions
are available: Model 7050-0104 for SP-2350 and SP-2550 spectrographs and
Model 7050-0107 for SP-2150 and SP-2750 spectrographs.
Fiber
Optic Extender Kit
The specially designed fiber optic data interface kit allows the computer and the USB2.0
camera head to be separated by up to 500 meters without the loss of data. The kit consists
of two compact, high speed transceivers (interface modules) for completely transparent
operation between the host computer and the camera. The FO kit is ideal for hazardous or
high EMI environments. This optional kit supports PIXIS, Spec-10, VersArray and
PI-MAX family of products as well Acton Series spectrographs with USB2.0 data
interface.
CoolCUBEII with PIXIS-compatible Hoses (PN 7567-0002)
Liquid-cooled PIXIS cameras can cool to a lower temperature (typically -35 C) than air
cooling. Instead of using a fan to remove heat, these cameras incorporate a closed loop
system of circulating fluid. The CoolCUBE
II
circulator unit continuously pumps the
50:50 mixture of room temperature (23ºC) water and ethylene glycol. To prevent voiding
the warranty, use only the circulator and hoses shipped with your system.
