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The DataStation Hub
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The complete solution for time-resolved photon counting
It's true that single photon counting
(SPC) systems offer the best overall performance in terms
of signal-to-noise, dynamic range, statistical methodology
and time resolution. One reason why SPC is not more widely
used is because the associated electronics are perceived
as being complex and user-unfriendly. There has been a push
in recent years towards more user-friendly electronics,
but unfortunately these developments have often been at
the expense of data quality and system modularity.
Our new DataStation Hub offers the best
of both worlds - a fully integrated PC-based solution that
doesn't compromise your data quality. Having pioneered high
quality "out-of-the-box" light
sources and detectors
for SPC, we applied the same design philosophy to the DataStation
Hub, and the result is the most complete and easy to use
SPC solution yet!
The Hub is a semi-modular product that brings together the
best technology from a number of major manufacturers to
achieve the most dependable performance available, with
full software control under Windows via our streamlined
FMAS software. The Hub supports all
three most commonly used SPC measurement modes:
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Picosecond
to millisecond TCSPC (time-correlated single-photon counting)
for measuring fast fluorescence decays. This type of measurement
is normally performed in conjunction with a high repetition
rate excitation source such as a nanosecond flashlamp
or a pulsed
laser (or LED).
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Microsecond to minutes MCS (multi-channel scaling) for
measuring longer transients such as phosphorescence decays.
This type of measurement is normally performed in conjunction
with a low repetition rate excitation source such as a
xenon
flashlamp or nitrogen laser.
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Gated single-photon counting for measuring absolute count
rates (six channels in total). This is used during steady-state
scans (e.g. using a pulsed or DC xenon lamp) and during
system/sample set-up.
Software
Control
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All
Hub settings, such as time range, delay, and peak preset
are selected using a customizable Microsoft Outlook™
style control pane. Additional hardware (e.g. NanoLED,
monochromators, polarisers etc) is controlled using
different tabs on the same pane.
The measurement data is managed using intuitive tree
navigation in the pane above.
What could be simpler? |
Why "Hub"?
We
chose the word "Hub" to emphasise that this
new product offers more than simply timing electronics.
As the diagram opposite shows, the Hub forms the electronic
core of our latest generation fluorescence lifetime
systems.
In addition to four expansion buses, the Hub even includes
coaxial delay lines, connections for detector power
and laser interlock.
Plug-in options include a NanoLED
pulsed laser diode control board, and a six channel
stepper motor drive board for monochromator and polariser
control. These options are fully software controlled
and are auto-detected by the DataStation software.
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The
IBH DataStation Hub... an easy decision
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Measures
picoseconds to seconds using up to 8k data channels
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Based on proven technology from major manufacturers for
unbeatable performance and reliability
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Dedicated linear power supply - eliminates jitter and
stability problems associated with PC power supply and
earth
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Seamless integration with our FMAS
software
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All instrument settings can be saved - ideal for sharing
by multiple research groups
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