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16.5 CoolCUBE
II
Coolant Circulator (Option)
Liquid-cooled PI-MAX4 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.
For technical specifications for the CoolCUBE
II
Coolant
Circulator, refer to Section A.7, CoolCUBE
II
Circulator
Specifications, on page 261.
16.6 Spectrograph (Option)
The system may also include a spectrograph. If so, the camera must be properly mounted to
it as described in the manual supplied with the spectrograph. If the spectrograph will be
computer-controlled, a suitable interface cable will additionally be required.
For information about mounting a PI-MAX4 to a spectrograph,
refer to Appendix F, Spectrograph Mount Information, on
page 285.
16.7 Cables
The cables described below may be supplied with the PI-MAX4 system.
• Ethernet Cable
This standard 5 meter (16.4’) cable is a Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cable (6050-0621) for
interconnecting the camera and the host computer. The distance between the camera
and the computer can be over 50 meters. Please contact the factory for longer
cables.
• AUX I/O Cable
The I/O cable (6050-0660) has a female, DB26, high-density connector that
connects to the AUX I/O connector. The five (5) BNCs at other end of the cable
provide access to five I/O signals that can be used to input a trigger to initiate data
acquisition, monitor frame readout status, and/or control an external shutter.
Refer to Section A.6, AUX I/O Interface, on page 258 for
complete information.
• Additional Cables
Additional cables may be required depending on specific system requirements.
16.8 Tubing
Clear PVC tubing (3’, 5/32” OD, 1/32” wall McMaster-Carr 5006K42) is supplied with the
PI-MAX4. This tubing is for connecting the PI-MAX4 to a dry nitrogen source for cooling
the photocathode.
