Braun MCA166-USB Network Card User Manual


 
MCA166-USB
6.1.3 Power supply
Power supply adequate for commonly used NaI, HPGe, CdTe and proportional
counters
Current limited mode with indication of overload condition through software; short
circuit protected and automated recovery after overload or shortening
6.1.4 Preamplifier Voltages
± 12V; maximum current 60mA for each of the voltages
± 24V; maximum current 60mA for each of the voltages
Maximum total power at least 2W
6.1.5 High Voltage
Single positive or negative modular HV supply reaching from 50V to 3000V
Indication of high voltage sign and value by software
Calibration within 1% at maximum of bias voltage
Maximum current 0.5mA or 0.25W (e.g. 1000V and 0.25mA)
6.1.6 Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery with no memory effect
Deep discharge protected
Battery capacity 32Wh at 20°C
Charger input: 9V ... 14V / 0.8A
Measured values of the battery life time
If no detector connected: 30 hours
Expected battery life time with detection systems connected:
Standard IAEA NaI detector (ORTEC/SCIONIX): 27 hours
Bias: 500V, 100µA
Preamplifier: 100mW
Miniature CdTe detection probe (SDP310, RITEC, Latvia): 25 hours
Bias: 400V, 100nA
Preamplifier: +12V/20mA, -12V/9.5mA (@8.4V)
Standard planar HPGe detector (e.g. Canberra, Ortec): 14 hours
Bias: 2000V, 1nA
Preamplifier: ±12V: 35/-25mA; ±24V: 55/-27mA (@8.4V)
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