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Description
The Channel Photomultiplier DC-
Module series is designed for all low
light applications e.g. in industries,
life science or medical analysis, in
high energy physics or pure research.
It is an easy to use module, containing
the Channel Photomultiplier,
a high voltage power supply, an
amplifier with I/U conversion
and an active quenching circuit for
high light protection. It is also
possible to apply an external gate
function. Strong variations in light
levels are possible due to the high
dynamic range of the installed CPM.
The exceptional low noise and high
sensitivity facilitates detection of
extremely low light levels.
Features
High dynamic range
No cooling required
Very high stability in noise level
Adjustable gain
Active quenching
Circuit for high light protection
Gateable CPM input (only Bialkali types)
Optical fiber read-out possible
5 volts operating voltage
Monitor voltage output
MD Series CPM Modules
Ultra High Sensitivity Gateable Channel
Photomultiplier DC-Modules
Lighting
Imaging
Telecom
Sensors
Channel Photomultipliers and Modules
MD 900 Series
1/3" DC Photosensor Module
Technical Specifications
Supply voltage
5 V dc
Supply current
< 280 mA
Settling time
< 1s (time to stabilize HV after supply voltage applied)
Over-illumination protection:
active quenching control (internal)
Current to voltage conversion factor
1 V/ 20nA (other values on request)
Output signal
0 ... 10 V dc **)
Output offset
3mV
Gain
up to 1 x 10
8
, via internal potentiometer (or by external control voltage
0...3 V via ext. OpAmp circuit)
Active Quenching Control
TTL-Pulse, active high, RESET: internal via timer, typ. 1 s, external
via 5 V-pulse
Frequency bandwidth
DC to 1 kHz (other values on request, max. 20 kHz)
GATE voltage V
gate
5 V: h to l set time V
ca
to V
ch-ent
+100 V : ~ 150 s
5 V: l to h set time V
ca
to V
ch-ent
- 100 V : ~ 150 s
High voltage pre-adjusted
1500 volts
Maximum ratings
Input voltage
+5.5 V
Operating temperature
5 to 40 C
Storage temperature
-20 to 50 C
Weight
~ 350 g
Operating Conditions
Performance Characteristics
Spectral response
0,1
1
10
100
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Wavelength (nm)
Quantumefficiency (%)
C 911
C 942
C 962
C 921
C 952
C 972
C 943
C 973
C 983
C 982
C 922
C 944
Current Amplification vs Control Voltage
1,E+02
1,E+03
1,E+04
1,E+05
1,E+06
1,E+07
1,E+08
1,E+09
0,9
1,4
1,9
2,4
2,9
Control Voltage / V
*) Additional models on request
**) for long term operation: max. average output voltage of <
5 V (anode current of <100 nA) is recommended
MD 1300 Series
1/2" DC Photosensor Module
Technical Specifications
Supply voltage
5 V dc
Supply current
< 280 mA
Settling time
< 1s (time to stabilize HV after supply voltage applied)
Over-illumination protection:
active quenching control (internal)
Current to voltage conversion factor
1 V/ 20nA (other values on request)
Output signal
0 ... 10 V dc **)
Output offset
3mV
Gain
up to 1 x 10
8
, via internal potentiometer (or by external control voltage
0...3 V via ext. OpAmp circuit)
Active Quenching Control
TTL-Pulse, active high, RESET: internal via timer, typ. 1 s, external via
5 V-pulse
Frequency bandwidth
DC to 1 kHz (other values on request, max. 20 kHz)
GATE voltage V
gate
5 V: h to l set time V
ca
to V
ch-ent
+100 V : ~ 150 s
5 V: l to h set time V
ca
to V
ch-ent
- 100 V : ~ 150 s
High voltage pre-adjusted
1500 volts
Maximum ratings
Input voltage
+5.5 V
Operating temperature
5 to 40 C
Storage temperature
-20 to 50 C
Weight
~ 420 g
Operating Conditions
Performance Characteristics
Spectral response
0.1
1
10
100
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
W avelength (nm )
Quantumefficiency (%)
C 1311
C 1342
C 1362
C 1321
C 1352
C 1372
C 1343
C 1373
C 1383
C 1382
C 1322
C 1344
Current Amplification vs Control Voltage
1,E+02
1,E+03
1,E+04
1,E+05
1,E+06
1,E+07
1,E+08
1,E+09
0,9
1,4
1,9
2,4
2,9
Control Voltage / V
*) Additional models on request
**) for long term operation: max. average output voltage of <
5 V (anode current of <100 nA) is recommended
MD 1900 Series
3/4" DC Photosensor Module
Technical Specifications
Operating Conditions
Performance Characteristics
Spectral response
0.1
1
10
100
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
W avelength (nm )
Quantumefficiency (%)
C 1911
C 1942
C 1962
C 1921
C 1952
C 1972
C 1943
C 1973
C 1983
C 1982
C 1322
C 1944
Current Amplification vs Control Voltage
1,E+02
1,E+03
1,E+04
1,E+05
1,E+06
1,E+07
1,E+08
1,E+09
0,9
1,4
1,9
2,4
2,9
Control Voltage / V
*) Additional models on request
Supply voltage
5 V dc
Supply current
< 280 mA
Settling time
< 1s (time to stabilize HV after supply voltage applied)
Over-illumination protection:
active quenching control (internal)
Current to voltage conversion factor
1 V/ 20nA (other values on request)
Output signal
0 ... 10 V dc **)
Output offset
3mV
Gain
up to 1 x 10
8
, via internal potentiometer (or by external control voltage 0...3 V
via ext. OpAmp circuit)
Active Quenching Control
TTL-Pulse, active high, RESET: internal via timer, typ.1s, external via
5 V-pulse
Frequency bandwidth
DC to 1 kHz (other values on request, max. 20 kHz)
GATE voltage V
gate
5 V: h to l set time V
ca
to V
ch-ent
+100 V : ~ 150 s
5 V: l to h set time Vca to V
ch-ent
- 100 V : ~ 150 s
High voltage pre-adjusted
1500 volts
Maximum ratings
Input voltage
+5.5 V
Operating temperature
5 to 40 C
Storage temperature
-20 to 50 C
Weight
~ 450 g
**) for long term operation: max. average output voltage of <
5 V (anode current of <100 nA) is recommended
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DS-287 Rev A 1101
Dimensions (mm)
MD 900 Series
MD 1300 Series
MD 1900 Series
Red:
Vcc, input (+5 V to +5.5 V DC)
Black: GND
Coax: External Gate in (TTL,active high)
Yellow: Monitor voltage output (|V
ch-ent
/1000|)
Green: Control voltage input via ext.
OpAmp (ref. to manual)
BNC Connector:
-
DC 0 - 10 V Signal Output
-
GND
Connections
CAUTION: HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING
This product operates at high voltage. Extreme care must be taken to ensure operator safety and to avoid damage to other
instruments. Avoid direct contact with the entrance window of the built in CPM when high voltage is applied. Avoid placing
conductive material close to the cathode.
Ensure that no light levels are applied, generating higher anode currents than specified.
All given values are nominal/typical @ 20 C ambient temperature; specification subject to change without notice
CPM
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