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Fig. 4.1.  Simplified Block Diagram of the 142PC Preamplifier.

these tests. an SHV tee can be inserted between
the Input connector and the charge terminator, and
this will then accommodate the test capacitances.
Do not furnish any bias during these tests. 

3.5.  DETECTOR BIAS INPUT

Operating bias for the proportional counter detector
is supplied to the Bias connector on the 142PC and,
through a filter and a large bias resistance, to the

Input signal connector. From there it is furnished
out through the signal input cable to the
proportional counter. 

Connect a cable from the detector bias supply
(ORTEC 459 is typical) to the Bias connector on the
142PC. Type SHV connectors are used in this high-
voltage circuit and the mating cable should be
furnished with the bias supply module.

4.  OPERATION

4.1.  GENERAL

 
When the 142PC is installed according to the
appropriate information in Section 3, it operates at
all times when power is applied from the power
source; this is either from the bin and power supply
through a mating amplifier or from an ORTEC 114
Preamplifier Power Supply. The only adjustment
that will be made in or on the pre- amplifier is an
internal risetime adjustment that is accessible
through the case of the unit. 

Figure 4.1 is a simplified block diagram of the
circuits in the 142PC Preamplifier. When the
protection circuit is in, the diode clamp to ground
from a point between two resistors in the input
circuit will protect the input FET transistor from
large transients, which are not a part of the input
pulse information. When the protection circuit is
out, there is no clamp to ground and the two series
input resistors are shorted by a jumper. 

Summary of Contents for 142PC

Page 1: ...Model 142PC Preamplifier Operating and Service Manual Printed in U S A ORTEC Part No 717600 1202 Manual Revision B...

Page 2: ...n so that a Return Authorization Number can be assigned to the unit Also ORTEC must be informed either in writing by telephone 865 482 4411 or by facsimile transmission 865 483 2133 of the nature of t...

Page 3: ...2 2 5 ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL 2 3 INSTALLATION 3 3 1 CONNECTION TO PROPORTIONAL COUNTER 3 3 2 CONNECTION TO AMPLIFIERS 3 3 3 INPUT POWER 3 3 4 TEST PULSE 3 3 5 DETECTOR BIAS INPUT 4 4 OPERATION 4 4...

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Page 5: ...e Input connector on the preamplifier 2 Discharge the bias circuitry before making any connections to the Input connector and before disconnecting the preamplifier from the proportional counter 3 To d...

Page 6: ...a hazard that could result in bodily harm if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION Indicates a hazard that could result in property damage if the safety instruction is not observed Please re...

Page 7: ...the instrument during external cleaning use only enough liquid to dampen the cloth or applicator SAFETY WARNINGS AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning Instructions To clean the instrument exterior Unplug...

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Page 9: ...y long cable lengths can be used between the proportional counter and the preamplifier without disrupting the system stability An internal risetime compensation adjustment is accessible through a hole...

Page 10: ...rtional counter BIAS Accepts the bias voltage for the proportional counter from a bias supply TEST PULSE Accepts input voltage pulses from a pulse generator for instrument and system check and calibra...

Page 11: ...ther the E or T output connector is not being used it should simply be left open circuited unterminated 3 3 INPUT POWER Power for the 142PC is supplied through the Power Cable that is captive through...

Page 12: ...should be furnished with the bias supply module 4 OPERATION 4 1 GENERAL When the 142PC is installed according to the appropriate information in Section 3 it operates at all times when power is applie...

Page 13: ...The energy output signal from the preamplifier is a fast risetime voltage step with an exponential return to the baseline in about 75 s The polarity of signals through the E output is inverted from t...

Page 14: ...timing experiments typical risetimes of 25 to 150 ns for detector capacities from 1 to 100 pF the total cable length should be kept as short as possible even though it is terminated Due to vagaries i...

Page 15: ...ue only to the noise contribution of the preamplifier and main amplifier The analyzer can be calibrated in terms of keV per channel by observing two different pulser peaks of known energy and the FWHM...

Page 16: ...hed charge termination to measure the rise time of the 142PC through the T or E output connector Connect the 419 output through the charge terminator to the input of the 142PC and use an oscilloscope...

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