INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
ACTIVE FILTER AMPLIFIER
TYPE : AF 521
NUCLEONIX SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
Plot No: 162 A & B, Phase II, I.D.A. Cherlapally, Hyderabad - 500 051.
Phone: 040-29706483 / 84 / 85, Mobile No: 7331104481 / 82
E-mail:
[email protected] Web : www.nucleonix.com
FILE NAME : NSPL / DOC / 21-22 / INTM /001
VER_20120828
Head of the Dept.
Approved By
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I Introduction 01
CHAPTER II Specifications 02
CHAPTER III Front & Rear Panel Controls & Indications Description 03
CHAPTER IV Operation 04
CHAPTER V Installation 05
CHAPTER VI How to operate the unit 06
CHAPTER VII Availing of maintenance/ calibration services and 07 - 14
warranty clause
CHAPTER VIII Contact Us for Availing Services 15 - 18
CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION
Active Filter Amplifier Type AF521 manufactured by NUCLEONIX is an extremely
versatile linear pulse amplifier, intended for use with any type radiation detector, and
pre-amplifier. This amplifier has low noise, fast overload recovery, good linearity and
is capable of good resolution. It provides semi-gaussian pulse shaping with
minimum system noise. This amplifier can be used for amplifying signals from X-ray
proportional detectors or scintillation detectors or such other similar detectors.
It accepts either positive or negative detector pulses and can give either unipolar or
bipolar output. Typically gains upto a maximum of 1000 are obtainable other
features include pole zero compensation and control for both coarse, fine gains &
shaping times.
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CHAPTER - II
SPECIFICATIONS
Input : Positive or negative, no rise-time limitation, 35
micro seconds minimum decay time constant, for
pole zero cancellation. 1K ohms input impedance.
Output : Positive, Unipolar 0-8 volts linear with 10V
saturation
Shaping : Active integration resulting in approximately
gaussian shaping. Shaping time selectable from 1
micro sec to 10 micro sec, in steps of 1 micro sec,
choice of either unipolar or bipolar shaping
Maximum Gain : 800 COURSE control changes the gain from 1 to
32 binary sequence. FINE gain can be varied 3:1
continuously by a 10 turn helical potentiometer
Integral Non-linearity : 0.1%
Noise : 3 to 4 micro volts or less at maximum gain and 3
micro sec shaping time as referred to input
Power Requirements : +24V at 25mA
-24V at 20 mA,
Power Connector : Amphenol Connector Type : 26-159-24P-H (24 pin
type) or NIM Standard connector [as per AEC
specifications TID 20893 (Rev)]
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CHAPTER - III
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
3.1. CONTROLS ON FRONT PANEL
INPUT POLARITY (SW1) : Sliding switch to be set depending upon the
polarity of the input pulse
COARSE GAIN (SW4) : 6 ways rotary switch to select the amplifier
gain in 6 binary steps.
FINE GAIN (SW2) : A 10 turn helipot to continuously vary the
output from 3 : 1 (from maximum to
minimum position of the helipot).
ACTIVE SHAPING (SW3) : A 10 ways rotary switch to select the
shaping time from 1 to 10 microseconds in
steps of 1 micro second.
P-Z ADJ (P1) : Rectilinear trimpot for polo-zero adjustment
by which polo-zero cancellation from 35
microseconds (approx) & above decay
times can be achieved.
INPUT (AM1) : Co-axial signal connector to receive the
pulse to the amplifier.
OUTPUT (AM3) : Co-axial signal connector to provide the
output pulses into a 95 ohms impedance
load.
3.2. CONTROLS ON THE REAR PANEL INPUT
UNIPOLAR/BIPOLAR (SW) : Toggle switch to select only Unipolar output
OUTPUT : Co-axial signal connector to provide low
output impedance
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CHAPTER - IV
OPERATION
BRIEF CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The circuit description is given with reference to the schematic. The Normal Positive
input is fed to the inverting channel of the first amplifying stage through R17. This
stage comprises of High Gain High Bandwidth operational amplifier with R20
feedback Resistor. Negative pulse with a gain of (approx) 5.1 is obtained at the
output of this stage.
In Normal Negative Input mode, the input to the first stage is. via SW1 to the Non-
inverting channel end. The inverting channel input in this position is grounded
through R17.
POLE ZERO CANCELLED FIRST DIFFERENTIATOR
Polo Zero Cancellation and differentiation are achieved by the switch positions SW3
(a & b) together with R16 and the constant impedance ‘T’ network for the coarse
gain. The differential constant can be changed from 1 micro sec to 10 micro sec by
SW3.
This is followed by an amplifying stage gain of approx.25
The input resistor is approximately 1K and feed back resistor is 25K (R36).
The output of the second stage is fed to P2 and R37. P2 being the Fine Gain control
potentiometer. Q1 and Q2 form a complementary cascaded emitter follower stage.
The output of the above stage is fed to another amplifying stage of gain 25 using Op.
Amp and R48 (25K) as the feedback Resistor.
The next stage consists of active & passive integrators with Q3 & Q4 constituting a
Darlington emitter follower (unity gain amplifier). The output stage consists of
Complimentary Emitter Follower using Q6 & Q7.
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CHAPTER - V
INSTALLATION
This module derives the power from the Standard Instrumentation Bin & Power
Supply combination through the 24-pin connector at its rear panel or from a NIM bin
& power supply.
INSERTING UNIT INTO THE BIN
The Bin is fitted with channels at the top and bottom to help guide in and position the
module.
To insert the module into the bin the projected edges at the top and bottom right
hand side of module should be positioned with the channel groove and the unit
pushed right-in until the 24 pin connectors of bin module fully engage. The captive
screws on the edges of the module should be then be tightened. Incase of NIM bin it
will be 42 pin Amp connector.
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CHAPTER - VI
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT
1. Install the unit in the bin as explained in Chapter V.
2. Make the external connections.
In a typical counting system using Semiconductor detector:
a. Connector OUTPUT of Preamplifier to the INPUT of AF521 with the signal
cab1e supplied.
b. Connect EHT cable from pre-amplifier to OUTPUT on High voltage Unit
HV502/HV503 (NUCLEONIX MAKE) or its equivalent BNC on pre-
amplifier to the detector output terminals.
c. The OUTPUT of AF521 can be connected to the INPUT of Single Channel
Analyser SC530 unit.
d. Set INPUT POLARITY switch on Amplifier unit according to the input pulse
polarity.
e. Set the COARSE & FINE GAINS and ACTIVE SHAPING according to the
requirements.
(Normally Active shaping switch should be in minimum position.)
NOTE: Do not tamper with the P-Z ADJ potentiometer as it is precisely adjusted at
the factory itself. If it is essential to adjust the pole-zero for a particular application
connect the OUTPUT to an oscilloscope and carefully adjust the pot until the
overshoot or undershoot is eliminated.
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CHAPTER – VII
AVAILING OF MAINTENANCE/ CALIBRATION SERVICES AND
WARRANTY CLAUSE (with in India)
7.1 GENERAL
As per the warranty clause of the company, we provide one year warranty
during which period we provide free service at our works. Hence in case of
any mal-function in our instruments, you are requested to send the unit back
to our works by RPP/COURIER/SPEED POST PARCEL/GATI/XPS/door
delivery. We shall arrange immediate rectification/replacement within two
weeks from the date of receipt of the equipment at our place. Please note that
the equipment will be serviced at our works only.
The equipment is to be sent to:
The Servicing Department
NUCLEONIX SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
Plot No: 162 A & B, PHASE II, I.D.A. Cherlapally, Hyderabad - 500 051
Phone: 040-29706483 / 84 / 85, Mobile No: 7331104481 / 82
E-mail:
[email protected] Web : www.nucleonix.com
For all the Radiation monitoring equipment, detectors built-in or
external probes will not have one-year warranty, but only inspection
warranty at the time of supply is provided. Since detectors will / may
have fragile glass construction, we do not provide warranty. In case
of failure of these components, Nucleonix will supply detector
replacement at cost-cost price.
Note: In respect of all types of portable radiation monitors, it may
be necessary to checkup and recalibrate the equipment once a year at
our works.
7.2 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS / SERVICING POLICY (WITH IN INDIA)
(a) During Warrantee
The following procedure is to be followed by the customers with in India for
availing services/ repairing facility during warrantee period.
Equipments are to be sent to our works for availing free repair services
during warrantee, after the customer receives approval from the customer
support division, by sending an e-mail.
For all equipments, costing less than 6.0 lakhs one year warrantee & free
service is offered, when the equipments are sent to our works only. For
larger systems such as installed systems, networked systems, specialized
systems, costing more than 6.0 lakhs during one year warrantee, free
service is offered at site. Field service Engineer will be deputed subject to
warrantee terms & conditions.
This does not include personal computer related problems, for which local
computer service provider of the PC vendor is to be contacted. Also for
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software related problems online support will be provided. Software
support doesn't include cleaning of virus problems etc.
When the equipments are sent to our works for warrantee services, they
are to be properly packed with adequate cushion to prevent any
transportation damages. Nucleonix Systems is not responsible for
damages or loss during transportation.
Packing / Freight charge is to be borne by customer when he sends the
equipment to our works. However when we return after servicing packing
will be Nucleonix responsibility & Freight charges will be to your account.
Only services are free.
Please indicate in your correspondence equipment model & serial number.
All the equipments are to be sent to our works only on door delivery basis.
For Door Delivery Transportation contact XPS/GATI cargo in your city /
town or a reliable courier service to pick the consignment from your place.
For their nearest local address & phone no's look into their websites.
Transit insurance if the customer feels is necessary it is to be covered.
Nucleonix Systems will not receive the equipments sent by other modes of
transportation, such as Rail/Road.
After servicing, equipments will be sent back by same mode of transport
such as XPS/GATI/COURIER/RPP.
All types of Radiation detectors, glass ware, PMTs etc which are fragile
are not covered in warrantee, if the failure is due to physical damage,
external or internal due to shock, dropping, miss-handling etc. If the failure
is due to a natural fault then only it is covered under warrantee for a limited
period of three months. However complete electronics is covered for 1
year warrantee.
You can also send the equipment personally to our works for repairs either
during or after warrantee, after fixing up with our service dept (Customer
Support Division). If possible we may repair on same day or your person
can stay for a day or two & get it repaired & or calibrated.
(b) After warrantee Services
On expiry of 1yr warrantee if you like to send the equipment (low cost less
than 6.0 lakhs) for repairs to our works, you may please observe the
following procedure.
Send an e-mail with details mentioning that you agree to pay service
charges which includes: Basic service charges per unit / module in the
range of Rs: 2500 to Rs : 10,000 depending on the sophistication of the
unit calibration charges ( if applicable for your equipment) + cost of
components + packing charges + Return Freight charges @ actual.
Once our customer support department responds & requests you to
despatch the equipment to our works for repairs, you may do so by
following the steps given below.
Followed by this you can send the equipment straight away if it is within 5
yrs old. If the equipment is beyond 5 yrs old, then also you can send it for
repairs, however only after you receive confirmation from Customer
Support Division, that it is repairable & is not an obsolete model. If the
design is obsolete then customer support division (CSD) may give you
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'buy back' offer to replace with new model or upgrade it with electronic
circuit boards & enclosure.
For all installed equipments costing above Rs: 6.0 lakhs which are larger
in size & for which field servicing only is recommended, you can obtain a
quotation with relevant details by sending an e-mail & avail the services
accordingly.
For all field servicing jobs, since we need to depute engineers, it is likely,
to take time & also it will cost more which includes Engineer's TA & DA
etc., apart from basic service charges + cost of spares etc. Please note
that basic service charges will be different for different products depending
upon sophistication.
Also in some cases it may not be possible to fix-up the problems in the
field itself, in such cases we may advise you to send them to our works.
For all jobs to be serviced in the field, customer is requested to provide
adequate details on the nature of problems, to enable our engineer to
come prepared with adequate spares.
For any additional information send an e-mail to [email protected],
Atten: Customer support division.
7.3 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS / SERVICING POLICY (FOR EXPORTS)
Equipments, manufactured & exported are subjected to a well defined quality
assurance (QA) plan & Factory acceptance tests (FAT). Nucleonix systems
has the following policy to provide maintenance support to overseas
customers either directly or through international dealers / distributors.
(a) During & after warranty:
For minor problems, which can be handled by customers, servicing tips
have been provided in the user manual / servicing manual.
Also most of the equipments have built-in fault diagnostic features which
will indicate to the user nature of problem in the equipment. Based on the
visual indication in the instrument Display, user can take corrective action
or contact Nucleonix systems by email for help.
Nucleonix systems will guide in localizing the defective part / module or
sub-system by interacting with the customer if required. Skype will be used
for communication.
During warranty free replacement of sub-system or board (PCB) will be
done. However customer has to send defective sub-system back to
Nucleonix system with-in 15 days on arranging replacement.
During & after warranty, any Freight charges & customs clearance charges
are to be borne by customers, both ways.
If it is a manufacturing defect, then Nucleonix system will bear the
replacement cost of sub-system / unit. However any Freight charges &
customs clearance charges in their country are to be borne by customer.
After warranty, services will be similar to that of services during warranty.
However, customer will have to pay for cost of parts replaced, freight
charges both ways & customs clearance charges in both the countries.
Nucleonix systems plans to introduce audio visuals on web or on CDs to
facilitate product demonstration, installation & minor maintenance very
soon.
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7.4 HOW TO AVAIL CALIBRATION SERVICES (FOR INDIAN CUSTOMERS)
Nucleonix Systems offers radiation calibration services to its customers.
Calibration services are provided for Nucleonix Systems manufactured
products only, in general, as a company policy.
How to avail calibration services:
It is best advised that each of the Radiation monitors including Area monitors
are calibrated once in a year. When you want to send your Radiation monitor /
Area monitor / Contamination monitor for calibration to our works. You may
send the equipment for calibration, by following the steps given below:
1. Our standard calibration charges per equipment (All types of Radiation
monitors including portable survey meters, contamination monitors & Area
Gamma Monitors) are Rs: 2500 + Packing + Freight charges. You can
email a ‘work order’ accepting these charges.
2. Email your work order and despatch / send the equipment to our works if
it is 5 years old or less including details of mode of transport sent with
docket particulars.
3. Also mention in your work order & clearly indicate that you will agree to
pay calibration charges & also equipment repair charges additionally if the
unit is faulty & requires repairs before one can take it up for calibration.
4. You are requested to ensure good packing to avoid any transportation
damages. Especially if there are external detector probes, they are to be
packed with sufficient soft foam to ensure no damage in transportation.
5. Use only the specified following mode of transportation system for
dispatching on door delivery basis. XPS/GATI cargo / Courier/RPP/Speed
Post parcel etc. Send the equipment on freight paid basis. (Equipments
sent by other methods such as Rail/Road etc will not be collected). Also
you can cover for transit insurance both ways if you wish. Nucleonix
system is not responsible for any transportation damages or loss during
transportation both ways.
6. Immediately on receipt of the equipment, we will send an
acknowledgement & also a proforma bill by email/ post.
7. Based on the proforma bill, once we receive the payment, equipment will
be dispatched back by similar mode of transportation as mentioned above.
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7.5 HOW TO AVAIL CALIBRATION SERVICES (FOR FOREIGN CUSTOMERS)
Foreign customers can calibrate Nucleonix make Radiation monitors /
equipments in their country at any of their accredited Radiation calibration
labs. Nucleonix systems will be happy to provide any help and guidance if
needed, for calibration. Alternatively if you send the equipment here to India
we can also provide calibration services.
Calibration Standards Lab & Facility:
We have two calibration labs.
i. Low Level Calibration Lab.
ii. High Dose Rate Calibration lab.
Low Level Calibration Lab: This has a Cs-137, 165 mCi standard. "Gamma
Survey Instruments Calibrator" from Amersham.
This calibration service has NIST Traceability standard. Calibration of all
portable radiation monitors, survey meters, contamination monitors, Area
monitors etc., is carried out in this lab upto 1 R/hr max dose rates.
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Gamma Survey instruments calibrator has Cs-137 source 161.5 mCi as on 05 Aug 2002. It is basically a
gamma survey instruments calibrator procured from AEA Technologies UK/USA. Has NIST
traceability accuracy within +/_ 7%
High Dose Rate Calibration Lab: This lab has a 8 Ci , Co-60 standard housed in a CRC-2 camera,
operated remotely viewed through CCTV arrangement. High dose rate survey meters, High level Area
monitors etc are calibrated in this lab. This CRC-2 camera is housed in a separate concrete building. All the
radiation monitors manufactured by Nucleonix Systems are authentically calibrated at this facility, before
they are shipped /dispatched.
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CRC-2 camera has Co-60 standard obtained from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. It is a
certified source.
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7.6 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT (AMC) Annual maintenance contract
(AMC) services:
For all sophisticated instruments & systems and also for installed monitors &
networked systems in a nuclear facility or a Radiological lab or in a Medical
cyclotron facility where no. of instruments are networked, it is advised that
customer enters into an economical Annual maintenance contract with
Nucleonix system.
Detailed AMC proposal can be obtained from our customer support division
(CSD), by giving required inputs.
Inputs required by our CSD to send you AMC proposal:
Name, year & data of purchase, Sl. Nos. of equipments, Model No's, No.
of equipments for which AMC is required. Additionally no. of calls per
annum required for preventive & breakdown maintenance may also be
indicated.
Advantage of entering into AMC:
Equipment services offered will be prompt & timely
Nucleonix systems maintain required spares, spare tested PCBs,
detectors & other critical components which may become obsolete.
Obsolescence in electrons is quite rapid. If you enter into AMC guaranteed
service for the period of AMC will be the responsibility of Nucleonix
Systems.
Nucleonix Systems will maintain Engineers at your disposal to attend to
AMC calls on time
Without AMC prompt service calls are not guaranteed.
If some critical components become obsolete, then Nucleonix systems
may request you to upgrade the product with new model or new
electronics which may be expensive if you are not under AMC.
Training on maintenance / servicing:
To a limited extent, we offer training on maintenance / repairs at our works
to customers on chargeable basis. Details can be obtained from our
customer support division, by customers who may require such services.
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CHAPTER –VIII
CONTACT US FOR AVAILING SERVICES
Postal/Mailing Address (Phone / Fax / Email)
Nucleonix Systems Pvt Ltd.
Plot No. 162 A&B, Phase II, I.D.A.,
Cherlapally, Hyderabad - 500 051, Telangana, India.
Phone: + 91-4029706483 / 84 / 85
Mobile: 7331104481 / 82
Email :
[email protected]Website : www.nucleonix.com
For any information, Contact by email is always appreciated.
(This will help us to respond to you quickly)
Marketing Department :
a) Sales / Commercial Information / Field installation and servicing
For any Commercial, Price information, Product information, customer coordination & quotation
of our products customer related commercial services, please contact front office marketing
staff through the listed Email Ids or Phone Nos. given below
Whom to Contact:
Business Executives: Contact Numbers Contact by E-mail ID
1. R.Maniram Mob: 7331104481, Ph: 040-29706483 / 84 / 85 [email protected]
(Sr. Business Executive)
2. K.Sarika Mob: 7331104481, Ph: 040-29706483 / 84 / 85 [email protected]
(Business Executive)
3. Pranaya
Mob: 7331104481, Ph: 040-29706483 / 84 / 85 [email protected]
(Business Executive)
Note: Our business executives will also connect you to concerned Engineer or General Manager for
any technical clarifications if required
b) Factory Services
For Servicing and Calibration factory services & follow up on the above jobs including dispatch
related/payment related issues of serviced & calibrated items please contact
Ms.K.Sowmya Mob:7331104482 E-mail: [email protected]
(Executive services)
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She will also connect you to concerned engineer or general manager if required, for any
clarifications & deficiencies in services
c) Dispatch Related Issues (Production Items)
For dispatch related issues of your ordered equipments, including delays, purchase order related
document deficiencies, payment proofs, dispatch docket details and bills etc,.contact
(Executive Dispatch)
d) Product Technical Information / Clarifications
Whom To Contact:
Contact any front office "Business Executive"- He/She will take your details and connect you to
concerned product engineer for any technical clarifications. Best thing is to email your technical
queries and obtain the reply, rather than on telephone.
You can also contact General Manager or Director (Tech) if required.
e) Marketing Manager
On business matters for all your marketing services / techno commercial requirements about
Nucleonix Products contact:
Bhaskara I.V.
Mob:8019662500
Email: [email protected]
f) General Manager
Dr.M.S.R.Murthy PhD (Nuclear physics)
Email: [email protected]
Contact General Manager for all sales / servicing and technical information including
customer support related issues, on the delays, gaps & lapses by our staff. Contact G.M.
regarding field installations & field servicing jobs schedule etc.
g) H.R -Incharge
Contact her regarding, job vacancies, sending resume for employment, H.R. related issues etc.
contact
Ms. Shanthi Sri . P Mob:7331104480 Email: [email protected]
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h) Director -Technical
Mr. J. Dheeraj Reddy
Email: [email protected]
Mobile No. +91-7674009005
Contact him for, any Technical Information and clarifications on products, which cannot be
answered by General Manager / Customer support executives.
For any technical deficiencies in products, related issues & suggestions on product improvements
you may contact by email or telephone. This will help the company to improve the product & serve
you better.
Dealer’s complaints, on commercials, lapses by our commercial staff, or any other discripancy, or
you like to give any feedback on any Nucleonix staff doing any wrong thing against cleaner /
ethical business principles / practices can be complained to any of the directors or managing
director.
i) Director - IT
Mr. J. Nishanth Reddy
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Mobile No. +91-9966691000
For any deficiencies in product software’s, related issues, & any suggestions or improvisations in
software’s can be contact by email or telephone. This will help the company to improve the product
& serve you better.
j) Managing Director
Shri. J.Narender Reddy (Managing Director)
Email : [email protected]; [email protected]
Contact Managing Director for, Foreign relations, International Business co-operation, Joint
ventures, Exports, Dealership in other countries, Policy matters, Technology tie-ups etc.
k) Dealers Complaints :
Dealers complaints, on commercials, lapses by our commercial staff, or any other discripancy, or
you like to give any feedback on any Nucleonix staff doing any wrong thing against cleaner /
ethical business principles / practices can be complained to any of the directors or managing
director.
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An innovative company working towards excellence
in the field of Nuclear Instrumentation
NUCLEONIX SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.
Plot No: 162 A & B, Phase II, I.D.A. Cherlapally, Hyderabad - 500 051.
Phone: 040-29706483 / 84 / 85, Mobile No: 7331104481 / 82
E-mail:
[email protected] Web : www.nucleonix.com
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