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Framing Streak Camera C4187
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Fuel Combustion Flames in A Diesel Engine
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Cat. No. SSCS1028E03
DEC/99 CR
Created in Japan (PDF)
ISO 9001/ISO 13485
EN 46001
Certificate: 09 105 79045
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Framing Unit M4189
Number of frames
1, 2, 4 (a, b), 8
Exposure time
50 ns to 1 ms
Frame interval
300 ns to 10 ms
Shutter closing time
200 ns min.
Resolution
(at phosphor screen center)
13 lp/mm
Repetition rate
100 Hz (at max. frame rate)
Frame size on
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8 Frame
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4 Frame (b)
Phosphor Screen
(V
H)
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4 Frame (a)
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2 Frame
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1 Frame
Screen mode
Framing, multi-exposure, focus
Operating mode
MODE1, MODE2, MODE3
Trigger delay
Approx. 500 ns
Trigger signal input
3 to 5 V/50
, more than 50 ns
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Streak Unit M4190, M4191
High-speed Streak
Slow-speed Streak
Unit M4190
Unit M4191
Temporal resolution
Better than 10 ps
Better than 250 ps
(Fastest speed range)
Sweep time/full
2, 5, 10, 20, 50 ns
50 ns to 10 ms
1
screen (40 mm)
(17 steps)
Effective slit length
More than 18 mm
More than 18 mm
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Trigger jitter
Less than
30 ps
Less than temporal
resolution
Trigger delay
Approx. 30 ns
Approx. 130 ns
(Fastest speed range)
Maximum sweep
500 Hz
500 Hz
repetition rate
Spatial resolution
7.6 lp/mm
13 lp/mm
(at phosphor screen center)
Operating mode
Post-blanking, gate, focus
Gating method
Simultaneous MCP/photocathode gating
Gate time
300 ns to DC
Gate delay time
200 ns
Control Streak trigger
3.0 to 10 Vp-p/50
signals
input
Gate trigger
2.0 to 10 Vp-p/50
input
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Longer time is possible (optional).
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The value obtained when combining a cooled CCD camera C3640 with 2 : I output optics.
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Multi-Pulse Generator C4398-01
The C4398-01 is able to operate the framing streak camera
C4187 at an arbitrary framing timing.
Output channels
3 channels (BNC)
Output level
TTL/50
Number of output pulses
1 to 32
Output pulse width
10 ns to 9.99 sec
Delay time
10 ns to 9.99 sec
Minimum delay step
10 ns
Repetition rate
Single,
0.1 to 1 Hz/0.1 Hz step
1 Hz to 1 MHz/1 Hz step
SYNC output
TTL/50
External trigger
TTL
50
/HIGH (100 k
)
Slope rising or falling edge
Interface
GPIB
Line voltage
100 to 240 VAC
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
50 VA
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Utility
Line voltage
100/117/220/240 VAC
Power consumption
Approx. 570 VA
Operating temperature
0
C to 40
C
Operating humidity
Less than 70% (with no condensation)
DIMENSIONAL OUTLINES (Unit: mm)
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Main Head
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Power Supply Unit (Supplied with C4187)
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2
4
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7
10 mm
1
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20 mm
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3
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10
10 mm
1
2
4
3
10
20 mm
1
2
20
20 mm
250
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142
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60
2
262
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Weight Approx. 34 kg (Weight: 26 kg when excluding the mount table and cooled CCD camera)
387
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553
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171.5
1 (A4393)
199.5
1 (A4392)
Plug-in unit
Main frame C4187
Mount table A141-09
Window or slit + input optics
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
C4187
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208.2
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10.5
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101.6
2
12
1
290
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350
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30
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Weight: Approx. 8 kg
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Multi-Pulse Generator
C4398-01
Framing Unit
M4189
Framing
Window
A4394
Visible Input
Optics
A4393
Streak Slit
A4395
Objective lens
UV Input Optics
A4392
Power Supply Unit
(Supplied With C4187)
Main Frame
C4187
High-Speed
Streak Unit
M4190
Slow-Speed
Streak Unit
M4191
Camera Head
Dual-mode Cooled CCD Camera
C4880-10-12A
Mount Table Cover
(Supplied With A1471-09)
2.1:1
2.7:1
Camera Controller
Output Optics A4399
Mount Table A1471-09
Readout System
(HPD-TA)
Frame Grabber
Streak Image
Analysis
Software
Streak Image Analysis Systems
for IBM
PC/AT
Personal Computer
(IBM PC/AT Compatible)
Used when the number
of frames is 1, 2, or 4(a)*
and for the streak mode
Used when the number
of frames is 4(b)* or 8
*See "Frame size on phosphor screen" of
Framing Unit M4189
High framing speed up to 3 million frames/sec., Short exposure time of 50 ns (fram-
ing mode) and Temporal resolution of 10 ps (streak mode)!
The framing streak camera C4187 is able to analyze
ultra-fast optical phenomena in both framing and streak
modes through the interchangeable plug-in units. In
addition, a wide variety of peripheral devices allow you
to configure your own system for your specific applica-
tion.
High-speed Framing Rate Up To 3-million Frames/sec
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The HPD-TA is a high-performance digital data acquisition and control system specifically de-
signed to read out images from the C4187 framing or streak camera's phosphor screen.
The entire system is controlled through a powerful but user-friendly software application that
runs on a Microsoft Windows platform.
* A read out system based on the
computer is also available. Please consult with our
sales office for more details.
The Hamamatsu C4187 is a framing streak camera specially
designed for the observation and analysis of ultra-fast optical
phenomena. The interchangeable plug-in units give easy ac-
cess to two types of imaging operations: Framing and Streak.
In framing mode, the C4187 performs continuous imaging up to
8 frames at a framing rate up to 3 million frames/sec. and a
minimum exposure time of 50 ns. In addition, in streak mode, the
C4187 measures ultra-fast optical phenomena of 10 ps temporal
resolution and provides time, light intensity, and position (or
wavelength) information simultaneously. Employing a designed
ultra-fast imaging tube, the C4187 makes it possible to observe
and analyze ultra-fast optical phenomena at low light levels
previously impossible.
The C4187 can be further enhanced by use of a real-time
readout system, which is composed of a high-sensitivity video
camera, a data analyzer and other peripheral equipment which
can analyze image data of optical phenomena in real-time.
APPLICATIONS
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Fuel injection and combustion in an engine
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Dynamic analysis of highspeed biological phenomena
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Laser ablation
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Discharge phenomena
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Collision-caused destructive phenomena
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Detonation
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Beam monitor
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High-speed optical phenomena in laser fusion
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Observation of plasma radiation
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FEATURES
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Two types of imaging modes: framing and streak
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A frame rate up to 3 million frames/sec and a
minimum exposure time of 50 ns
The frame rate and the exposure time can be continuously adjusted between 100
frames/sec and 3 million frames/sec, and 50 nanoseconds and 1 millisecond,
respectively
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Continuously adjustable frame rate and exposure time
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Switchable number of frames up to 8 frames
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External synchronization
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Multi-exposure imaging
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Wide wavelength range: 200 nm to 850 nm
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Ultra-high sensitivity imaging
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Dedicated real-time readout system
OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF FRAME
RATE AND SHUTTER SPEED
MODE1: When inputting an external trigger pulse, continuous
N-frame images (N=1,2,4,8) are automatically performed with
constant exposure time Te and frame interval Ti.
MODE2: Whenever inputting external trigger pulses, each one
frame image is performed. The exposure time Te is constant.
Synchronous imaging with laser pulses are also possible.
MODE3: Imaging with exposure time and frame interval based
on trigger signal using a multipulse generator C4398 is per-
formed. The exposure time and frame interval can be set by a
multi-pulse generator C4398.
SPECIFICATIONS
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MAINFRAME C4187
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Imaging Tube N3831
Window material
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UV glass
Photocathode
S-20
Spectral response range
200 to 850 nm
Effective photocathode area
2
15
25 mm
Phosphor screen
P-20
Output window material
Fiber optic plate
Effective phosphor screen, area
40 mm
Image magnification
1: 1.3
MCP gain (at 900 V)
Greater than 1000
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Fiber optic plates are also be available. The spectral response range is 350 to 850
nanometers.
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ln streak mode operation, the effective slit length is 18 mm.
[Spectral Response Characteristic of N3831]
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Framing Window A4394
This is a window to determine a visual field in framing mode
operation. Several windows are available.
Window Sizes
5.4
7.7 mm
(Number of Frames: 8)
5.4
15.4 mm
(Number of Frames: 4(b))
5.4
7.7 mm
(Number of Frames: 4(a))
7.7
15.4 mm
(Number of Frames: 2)
15.4
15.4 mm
(Number of Frames: 1)
NOTE: The size can be changed by changing window plates.
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Streak Slit A4395
This is a slit used in streak mode operation.
Slit width
0 to 5 mm
Slit readout accuracy
5 mm
Slit length
0 to 20
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Input Optics A4392, A4393
Two input optics are available: UV input optics (A4392) and
visible input optics (A4393).
UV Type A4392
Visible Type A4393
Spectral transmittance
200 to 1600 nm
400 to 900 nm
Image magnification
1 : 1
1 : 1
200
Wavelength (nm)
400
600
800
1000
10
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10
0
10
1
10
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Radiant Sensitivity (mA/W)
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IMAGE
T
1
500 ns
500 ns
500 ns
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T
2
3
T
3
N
T
N
T
1
T
2
T
3
T
N
500 ns
TRIG.
TRIG.
500 ns
1
IMAGE
Te
2
Te
N
Te
3
Te
500 ns 500 ns
500 ns
TRIG.
Ti
Ti
Ti
Te
Te
Te
Te
1
2
3
N-1
N
OFF
ON
Te
IMAGE
500 ns
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