8 specifications – BNC 970 Portable Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) User Manual
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8 Specifications
Preamplifier
Type:
Charge Sensitive
Input:
Negative Current (anode)
Output:
Positive HV supply variable 0 V to 2000 V (0.5 mA)
Negative HV supply also available
ADC
Type:
4096 channel, 14-bit pipelined
Speed:
50 MHz
Pulse Processing
Type:
Digital, Trapezoidal Shaping
Shaping:
250 ns to 10 µs
Gain:
Digital, x1, x2, x4, x15, x35, x125, and x250.
LLD:
0 to 100 % of full scale digitally adjustable in .006 % intervals
ULD:
0 to 100 % of full scale digitally adjustable in .006 % intervals
Zero:
-5 % to + 5 % of full scale, digitally adjustable
Spectrum Conversion
Collection Mode:
Linear – 16384 Channels
Conversion Modes:
Linear – 4096 Channels
System Controller
Processor:
PPC405 CPU at 50 MHz
Controls:
SNAP-MCA and SNAP-MCA Full software
I/O:
RS-232 (16550 UART or higher)
USB port is also acceptable if USB-to-RS232 adapter is used
Input Power
Batteries:
Internal, 6 x 1800 mAh NiMH AA batteries
AC:
110VAC or 220VAC to 12V DC adapter (1.25A)
Motor Vehicle:
12V, 1.25 A if Fast Charge, 750 mA if Slow Charge
Output Power
Logic and Alarms:
+
5V, +12V and -12V via Mini DIN-7 connector
Gamma Detector
Crystal:
2” x 2" or 3” x 3” NaI; or 1” x 1” or 1.5” x 1.5” CeBr
Bias:
Integral HV supply from 0 – 2000 V
Actual operating voltage calibrated to each detector
Connection:
Input 1 – Series “C” connector
Input 2 – SHV connector (supply) and BNC connector (signal)
Neutron Detector (if present)
Type:
6
LiI or
3
He
Moderator:
1 cm polypropylene
Discriminator:
Digital pulse shape and energy discrimination
Physical
Temperature:
32° - 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Weight:
391 grams (13.8 oz.)
Size:
157 x 90 x 44 mm (6.2 x 3.5 x 1.7in.)