Multiport II MCA User's Manual

Multiport II
Multichannel Analyzer
User’s Manual
9234709D
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Software Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Internal Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Main Board – Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Main Board – Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MCA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Field Installing Additional Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to the Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MID Input Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. User Interface and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Creating an MCA Input Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The MID Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The MCA Input Definition Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting the MID Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adding an MCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Deleting an MCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Defining an MCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sample Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Amplifier, High Voltage, and MCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Parameters Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MCA Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sample Changer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ADC Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MCS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Saving and Loading the Input Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
More Information on the MID Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Genie 2000 Acquisition Window Adjust Dialogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ADC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MCS Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Acquire Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
A. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ADC Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Logic Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Logic Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Rear Panel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Internal Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Software Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
±12 V Power Supply –. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
±6 V Power Supply – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
B. Cables and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

I/O Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
C1801 PUR/LTC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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C1802 PUR/LTC Start/Stop and Sample Changer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
C1804 PUR/LTC – MCS Start/Stop Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Communication Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
USB Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
C. Registry Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
D. Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
USB Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
E. Configuring the Ethernet Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
F. Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
G. Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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1. Introduction
Existing amplifier and HVPS modules are to be combined with a high analog perfor-
mance, low-cost ADC/MCA. It provides greater flexibility than traditional bus plug-in
boards but at a comparable cost. Multiport II can be purchased in versions from one to
six inputs. Units with fewer than six inputs can be field upgraded with additional in-
puts. Two communications interface versions are available: Ethernet/USB and USB
only.
The Multiport II is easy to install and easy to link. Host computer interfacing is ac-
complished via a standard USB port or a standard Ethernet port (unshielded twisted
pair) and through standard protocols. These widely recognized interfaces make the
Multiport II compatible with a wide range of computer platforms, so the Multiport II
user need not worry about compatibility as computer bus standards evolve. Also, mul-
tiple Multiport II units can be totally remote-controlled from a single computer. The
Multiport II provides better performance and lower noise than plug-in PC board based
MCAs by keeping all sensitive components out of the computer itself and by putting
the MCA close to the radiation detectors. Furthermore, there is only one cable between
the host computer and the Multiport II NIM module for simplicity of inter connection.
Multiport II is suitable for use with a wide range of radiation detectors. Selecting a
proper preamplifier, amplifier and high voltage power supply, makes Multiport II
compatible with NaI(Tl), HPGe, SiLi, CdTe, ion implanted, plastic scintillation, BGO
and other detector technologies. Modular NIM packaging makes it easy to reconfigure
systems as needs change or as new technologies become available.
The use of parallel processing technique results in an effective zero time to “add one”
in memory, resulting in a fast conversion time. Furthermore, the on-board implementa-
tion of the sliding scale method improves the linearity and the channel uniformity. To
protect long collections from power failure, the Multiport II features on-board data and
settings retention at fixed time intervals for each of its MCAs.
Multiport II provides full I/O support, including CANBERRA standard PUR/LTC,

sample changer synchronization and advanced PHA operations.
For more flexibility and more applications, Multiport II supports both Pulse Height
Analysis (PHA and SCA) and Multichannel Scaling (MCS) modes of operation.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Software Support
The Multiport II is fully supported by Genie 2000 software family suite. Multiport II is
fully remote controlled under Genie 2000 (parameters such as gain, LLD, ULD, ADC
zero and MCS parameters) via standard Genie 2000 tools. Genie 2000 supports a wide
range of time proven spectral analysis algorithms, modern spectrum display and user
interface as well as a variety of special applications programs. Genie 2000 software
solutions are available for applications ranging as widely as laboratory gamma and al-
pha spectroscopy, waste measurement, whole body counting and nuclear safeguards.
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Front Panel
2. Controls and Connectors
Front Panel
This is a brief description of the Multiport II’s front panel indicators and connectors.
For more detailed information, refer to Appendix A, Specifications.
Figure 1 Front Panel Indicators and Connectors

Chapter 2 - Controls and Connectors
Rear Panel
This is a brief description of the Multiport II’s rear panel connectors. For more de-
tailed information, refer to Appendix A, Specifications.
Figure 2 Rear Panel Indicators and Connectors

Internal Controls and Connectors
Main Board – Front

This is a brief description of the controls and connectors on the front of the Main
Board. For more detailed information, refer to Appendix A, Specifications.
Figure 3 Main Board – Front
SW1: Selects either ±12 V (default) or ±6 V power for the unit.
Note: If the NIM bin in which the Multiport II will be used is equipped with ±6 V
power, change SW1 to the ±6 V position to reduce power dissipation (±6 V
lines have higher current ratings than ±12 V lines).

Chapter 2 - Controls and Connectors
Main Board – Rear

This is a brief description of the controls and connectors on the rear of the Main
Board. For more detailed information, refer to Appendix A, Specifications.
Figure 4 Main Board – Rear
SW2: This switch, if installed, is for Factory Diagnostics only; all switches must be
left in the OFF position.
J7: This jumper is for Factory Use Only; do not connect anything to it.

MCA Board
This is a brief description of the MCA Board’s control and connectors. For more de-
tailed information, refer to Appendix A, Specifications.
Figure 5 MCA Board
SW1: Sets the ADC input range to 5 V or 10 V (default).
J1: Signal input, connect from front panel.
J2 : Signal input, connect from rear panel.

Chapter 3 - Setup and Configuration
3. Setup and Configuration

This chapter will guide you through to connecting and setting up the system.
Installation
The CANBERRA Model 2100 Bin and Power Supply, or other bin and power supply
systems conforming to the mechanical and electrical standards set by
DOE/ER-00457T will accommodate the Multiport II NIM module. The module’s right
side cover acts as a guide for insertion of the instrument. The module is secured by
turning the two front panel captive screws clockwise until finger tight. It is recom-
mended that the NIM bin power switch be OFF whenever the module is installed or
removed. To ensure safety, be sure to use a NIM Bin which complies with all applica-
ble safety requirements.
The Multiport II can be operated where the ambient air temperature is between 0°C
and +50°C (+120°F maximum). Perforations in the top and bottom sides permit cool-
ing air to circulate through the module. When relay rack mounted along with other
heat generating equipment, adequate clearance should be provided to allow for suffi-
cient air flow through both the perforated top and bottom covers of the NIM Bin.
Field Installing Additional Boards

Each Multiport II NIM module can accommodate up to six MCA/ADC boards. Addi-
tional MCA/ADC boards can be field installed. Though the boards can be installed in
any available slot, the recommended practice is to install them in numerical order.
To install additional MCA/ADC boards, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the NIM Bin’s power and remove the Multiport II NIM module
from the Bin.
2. Remove both of the Multiport II’s side covers.
3. When the Multiport II is shipped, each pair of unused signal cables, one from
the rear panel and one from the front panel, is tied to each slot’s card guides.
Before installing a board, you’ll have to cut and remove the cable tie from a
board slot.

Connecting the System
4. Plug the front panel signal cable into the board’s J1 connector and the rear
panel signal cable into the J2 connector. Refer to Figure 5, MCA Board, on
page 7 for connector locations.
5. Slide the MCA/ADC board into the slots in the board guides. Make sure that
the multi-pin connector on the edge of the board is aligned with the mating
connector on the main board.
6. Press the MCA/ADC board in, while supporting the main board from the
bottom to prevent excessive flexing. The board is properly inserted when its
top edge does not protrude above the board guides.
7. Repeat steps 3–6 for each additional board being installed.
8. Replace the Multiport II’s side covers.
9. Insert the Multiport II into the NIM Bin, turn on the Bin’s power and verify
that the Multiport II is functioning correctly.
Connecting the System

Each of the installed MCA boards can be connected to an amplifier output signal.
Connect the amplifier signal to the board’s front or rear ADC IN connector.
Connecting to the Host Computer

The Multiport II supports two computer interface systems; high speed USB 1.1 and
Ethernet. Connect the Multiport II to the host computer using the USB or Ethernet in-
terface as described below. Refer to Appendix D, Software Installation, and Appendix
E, Configuring the Ethernet Option, for instructions on how to install/configure the
USB or Ethernet communications.
Connecting the USB Cable

The USB cable allows transfer of computer commands and spectral data between the
Multiport II and the host computer. Both ends have USB connectors which are defined
by the USB standard; one end is rectangular, the other end is square. Connect the
square end to the USB port located on the rear panel of the Multiport II, connect the
rectangular end to the USB port on the host computer.
Note: The Multiport II ships with a 3 m (10 ft) USB cable. A maximum cable length
of up to 5 m (16 ft) may be used.

Chapter 3 - Setup and Configuration
Connecting the Ethernet Cable

The Multiport II connects to the local network using a standard RJ-45 (8-pin) patch ca-
ble. The Multiport II may be used by any computer on the local network. The
Multiport II’s IP Address or Device name is assigned using the Multiport_II_Ether-
net_Configuration.exe program. Refer to Appendix E, Configuring the Ethernet Op-
tion, for complete instructions on using the configuration program.
MID Input Definition

Before the Multiport II can be used with Genie 2000, the communication interface
must be defined and configured in the Genie 2000 MCA Input Definition (MID) Edi-
tor.
• When using Ethernet, the Multiport II’s Network (IP) Address or Device Name
must be entered into the MID Configuration. Prior to that, the Multiport II’s
Ethernet port has to be enabled by using the Multiport II’s USB connection (see
Appendix D, Software Installation).
• When using USB, the Multiport II’s serial number must be entered into the
MID Configuration to allow the Genie 2000 software to identify the specific
Multiport II instrument.
If this has not already been done please refer to “The MID Wizard” on page 11 for
instruction on defining the Multiport II MID input definition for USB or Ethernet
operation.

Creating an MCA Input Definition
4. User Interface and Controls

This chapter provides basic information on the user interface and functional operation
of the setup control for the Multiport II.
Creating an MCA Input Definition

After you’ve set up and connected your system, the first step in using your Multiport
II is to create an MCA Input Definition (MID) for each MCA board.
For most cases, you’ll use the MID Wizard to help you set up your Multiport II’s Input
Definition quickly and easily.
If your Input Definition is more complex than the MID Wizard was designed to handle
you’ll need to use the MID Editor (page 14) to create your definition. The MID Editor
is also used to change (edit) an existing definition.
The MID Setup Wizard

To use the MID Wizard, open the Genie 2000 folder and select the MID Wizard icon
to start the definition process.
Step 1
The Select MCA screen (Figure 6) lets you select the MCA you want to define. Select
either Multiport II Ethernet from the “Network MCAs” list or Multiport II USB from
the “USB MCAs” list.

Chapter 4 - User Interface and Controls
Figure 6 Selecting the MCA
Steps 2 and 3
The Configure MCA and Detectors screen (Figure 7) asks you to select the MCAs to
include in the MID definition and enter the module’s IP Address, Device Name, or Se-
rial Number. The default Input Name for an MCA is MP2_MCA#, where # is the
MCA number (1–6).
• For the Multiport II Ethernet, enter the Network (IP) Address or Device Name.
• For the Multiport II USB, enter the unit’s serial number.
After selecting an MCA you can change the default Acquisition Mode, Input Name,
Detector Type, and Input Size for that MCA.

The MID Setup Wizard
Figure 7 Specifying the MCA Board
Steps 4 through 6
You won’t see the screens for Steps 4 through 6; these steps are not used when setting
up a Multiport II.
Step 7
The Step 7 screen in Figure 8 displays a summary of the current MCA’s configuration
for review and lets you enter the name of the MID file that the configuration is to be
saved to.

Figure 8 Naming the MID File
Ending the Definition

To complete your Input Definition, select Finish. The input that you just defined will
be stored as an MID file named inputname.MID and automatically loaded into the
Genie 2000’s MCA Runtime Configuration Database (described in “Using MCA Defi-
nition Tables” in the MCA Input Definition chapter of the Genie 2000 Operations
Manual).
The Summary Input Name defaults to UNTITLED, which you’ll probably want to
change to something more meaningful. If the name you enter is the same as that of an
existing MID file, the system will ask if you want to overwrite the existing file.
When you select Finish, you will be asked if you would like to define another input.
Answer Yes to define another MID file. Answer No to close the Wizard.
The MCA Input Definition Editor

For most situations, the MID Wizard is the best choice, but some situations will re-
quire the MCA Input Definition (MID) Editor, which allows you great flexibility in
creating, editing and managing MCA definitions.

The MCA Input Definition Editor
You’ll have to use the MID Editor only for one of these reasons:
• To select a sample changer for use with the Multiport II.
• To change input Settings such as detector type.
• To choose between PHA and MCS modes.
• To change the default ADC settings.
Note: You can not change the MCS Settings using the MID Editor.
The editing procedure is described in “Editing an MCA Definition” in the MCA Input
Definition chapter of the Genie 2000 Operations Manual. That chapter also has
detailed information on using the MID Editor.
Starting the MID Editor
Start the MID Editor by double clicking on its icon ( ) in the Genie 2000 Pro-
gram Group (or by selecting the desktop icon, if provided) or from the Start menu se-
lect Programs | GENIE-2000 | MCA Input Definition Editor.
The MID Editor window in Figure 9 shows that three Multiport II MCAs have already
been defined.
Figure 9 The MID Editor Window

Adding an MCA
The Edit menu, at the top of the MCA Input Definition Editor's main window, is used
to add MCA hardware to or delete MCA hardware from an MCA Input Definition.
To add an MCA:
1. From the Edit menu, select Add MCA.
2. The “Add MCAs to Definition Table” dialog box opens. This dialog contains
all available MCAs.
3. Select they type of MCA from the list of available MCAs by clicking on the
‘+’ symbol. Figure 10 shows the “Multiport II USB” being added.
Figure 10 Adding a Multiport II MCA
4. Click on Add to add a Multiport II MCA to the MCA Input Definition Editor
list.
You can add as many MCAs to the definition as are necessary for your
system, highlight each MCA and then click the Add button to add them to
the MCA Input Definition Editor list.

Defining an MCA
5. When you’ve finished adding MCAs, click on the Done button.
Deleting an MCA
If you want to remove an MCA that you have added to the definition, you can do it
easily by:
1. Selecting the table entry you want to delete.
2. Select Edit | Delete MCA to open the “Delete MCA” Dialog Box (Figure
11). Click on OK or click twice on the entry in the table to remove the it.
Figure 11 The Delete MCA Dialog
Defining an MCA
To define the MCA, click on the definition table entry for the MCA module. That se-
lects it as the MCA to be operated upon.
Device Setup
Device setup covers setting the parameters for the system’s hardware, starting with the
MCA itself. Clicking on Device in the Menu bar shows the menu in Figure 12. There
is a command in the menu for each of the hardware sections of the MCA. The disabled
(grayed) commands do not apply to the MCA currently being set up.

Figure 12 The Devices Menu
MCA
Selecting the MCA command in the Devices menu displays a dialog box which lets
you set the IP address, Device Name, or Serial Number for the Multiport II and select
the Acquisition Mode and MCA Number.
USB Interface
For the USB interface, the dialog box in Figure 13 appears.
• Device Serial Number is the 8-digit serial number
• MCA Number defines the MCA number for this MCA board.
• Acquisition Mode selects the MCA’s input type.

Defining an MCA
Figure 13 MCA Setting for USB Interface
Ethernet Interface
For the Ethernet interface, the dialog box in Figure 14 appears.
• IP address or Device Name specifies the network address or device name that
will be used to communicate with the module. See Appendix E, Configuring the
Ethernet Option for more details.
• MCA Number defines the MCA number for this MCA board.
• Acquisition Mode selects the MCA’s input type.
Figure 14 MCA Settings for Ethernet Interface

Sample Changer
The Sample Changer screen in Figure 15 lets you select either Internal or LPT Sample
Changer interface, or no Sample Changer (none), which is the default setting. The LPT
interface uses the computer’s printer port to communicate with the sample changer.
The Internal interface uses the Multiport II’s I/O connector (XINPUT signal, pin 1 and
XOUTPUT signal, pin 2) to communicate with the sample changer.
Figure 15 The Sample Changer Controls
Amplifier, High Voltage, and MCS

For the Multiport II, these components are already selected, so these screens are used
for general information.
Parameters Settings
The commands in the Settings menu set the MCA’s operating parameters. Note that
for many of the parameters, the initial values entered during Settings can be adjusted
as necessary from within the Genie 2000 Acquisition and Analysis application. The
following descriptions of each parameter specify which controls can be changed from
the MID Editor. Begin your Settings setup in the MID definition table by clicking on
the MCA input that is to be set up. Once you’ve selected the input, the Settings menu,
shown in Figure 16, is used to set its initial operating parameters.

Defining an MCA
Figure 16 The Settings

Menu
You’ll notice that some commands are disabled here, since those functions are not
available for a Multiport II.
MCA Settings
This device has no adjustable controls.
Sample Changer Settings

ADC Settings
The ADC command in the Settings menu uses the dialog box in Figure 17 to establish
the initial control settings for the Multiport II.

Figure 17 The ADC Setting Dialog
Since the ADC settings may need to change often in the course of daily work, they can
be adjusted both here and in the Acquisition and Analysis application.
Conversion Gain
This Scroll Bar is used to set the Conversion Gain of the ADC. Clicking on the ar-
rows at the ends of the Scroll Bar changes the gain by a factor of two.
LLD
The ADC’s Lower Level Discriminator (LLD) can be set from 0.0% to 100.0% of the
ADC’s full scale input.
ULD
The ADC’s Upper Level Discriminator (ULD) can be set from 0.0% to 110.0% of the
ADC’s full scale input.
The window between the LLD and ULD settings is used as a “filter” to limit the en-
ergy range to be considered by the ADC. Only signals within this window will be con-
verted.
Zero
The ADC Zero can be set between –2.5% and +2.5% of full scale.
Coincidence Mode
The ADC’s input gating is either Coincidence mode or Anticoincidence mode.
MCS Settings

Defining an MCA
Input Settings
The Input command is used to change the name of the Input and Input Size via the di-
alog box shown in Figure 18. These commands are not available in the Acquisition
and Analysis application.
Figure 18 The Input Setting Dialog
Note: This window’s initial focus is on the Cancel button; pressing the keyboard’s
ENTER key after making changes in this dialog box will cancel the changes. Be
sure to click on the OK key to accept the changes.
Input Name
MP2_MCA# is the default input name where # is the MCA number. This can be
changed to a more meaningful name up to eight characters.
Detector Type
Use this drop-down list to select the type of detector to be used with this MCA; this
also assigns appropriate default values to the spectrum display and analysis parame-
ters. Five choices are available: Gamma or X Ray - Ge, Gamma or X Ray - NaI,
Gamma or X Ray - Si, Alpha or Beta Particle - Si, or Other. For additional information
please refer to Genie 2000 documentation.
Input Size
This parameter defaults to 16K, the number of channels assigned during Device setup
for the MCA, on the assumption that you’ll be using “Full Memory” for your data ac-
quisition. To use less than the maximum available memory size, use this control to se-
lect the size you want to use. For instance, for NaI spectra, you wouldn’t want to use
more than 1024 channels.

Out of Service
This check box allows you to place this Input temporarily “out of service”. That is, it
will remain as an entry in your MCA Definition File but will not be available for data
acquisition. It is meant to be used when the MCA or its front end electronics are tem-
porarily disconnected.
Memory Groups
Is always 1 memory group.
Saving and Loading the Input Definition

Having completed a definition, the next step is to save it in a disk file so it can be used
in the future. From the File menu the command Save As saves the definition to a user
defined MID file and the command Save saves the settings to an existing MID file.
After having saved the definition, the next step is to load it into the run-time database
so that it can be used by the Genie2000 applications. Use the Load To command in
the Database menu to load the definition.
Refer to the MCA Input Definition chapter of the Genie 2000 Operations Manual for
additional information regarding saving and loading definition files, as well as editing
existing files.
By loading this configuration into the VDM runtime database, then exiting the MID
Editor, you will be able access this detector configuration in the MVC window utiliz-
ing your Genie 2000 software.
More Information on the MID Editor

You can find information on Changing the Editor’s Summary View, Editing an MCA
Definition and Using MCA Definition Tables in the MCA Input Definition chapter of
the Genie 2000 Operations Manual.
Genie 2000 Acquisition Window Adjust Dialogs

The MCA Adjust Screens, which are accessed from the Gamma Acquisition and
Analysis application’s Menu Bar, allow you to adjust the Multiport II’s programmable
controls.

Genie 2000 Acquisition Window Adjust Dialogs
As adjustments are made in the dialog box, the new values are sent to the Multiport II.
To save the adjustments to the datasource’s MID file, use the Gamma Acquisition and
Analysis application’s File | Save command so that the next time this datasource is se-
lected, the proper setting will be loaded into the Multiport II.
The Next and Prev(ious) buttons at the left side of the Adjust screen are used to move
to the next (or previous) “page” of the controls when there are more control elements
than will fit in the basic box.
To access the Adjust screens, a Multiport II datasource must have been opened. To
open, select File | Open Datasource, then select “Detector” from the Detector Type
drop down list. Next, select the datasource file and click on open.
Each of the following sections describes one of the Multiport II parameters that can be
changed in the Gamma Acquisition and Analysis (GAA) application’s Adjust dialog.
To change a parameter, click on MCA | Adjust in the GAA application’s Main Menu,
then select the radio button for the parameter you want to change.
ADC
The ADC setting screen (Figure 19) for the Multiport II contains the following con-
trols.
Figure 19 Adjust Screen's ADC Settings
Conv. Gain
Clicking either on the arrows at the ends of the Scroll Bar or in the area to either side
of the Scroll Bar’s “Slider” will change the gain by a factor of two over the control’s
range of 256 to 16 384 channels.
LLD
The ADC’s Lower Level Discriminator (LLD) can be set as a percentage of the ADC’s
full scale input.

ULD
The ADC’s Upper Level Discriminator (ULD) can be set as a percentage of the ADC’s
full scale input.
Zero
The ADC’s Zero is factory set for each conversion gain, so that a Zero setting of 0%
corresponds to zero intercept (zero energy input stores in channel 1, the first channel
used for spectral data storage) for that conversion gain. The Zero control can be used
to change the zero intercept to another channel.
Coinc. Mode
Sets the coincidence mode for the extended Gate signal, when external gating is used.
MCS Parameters
The MCS settings screen (Figure 20) for the Multiport II contains the following con-
trols.
Note: The MCS Adjust Screen and the associated selection button are available only
if MCS was selected as the Acquisition Mode when setting up the MCA con-
trols in the Devices | MCA screen of the MID Editor. If MCS was not selected,
the selection button and adjust screen are hidden from view.
Figure 20 Adjust Screen's MCS Setting
Dwell Range
Choose seconds, milliseconds, microseconds, or external as the Range for the dwell
time.
Dwell Value
Sets the dwell-time, within the selected Range.
MCS Input
Choose TTL or LLD/ULD as the MCS input.

Acquire Setup Screen

The Gamma Acquisition and Analysis application’s Acquire Setup Screen (Figure 21)
is described in detail in the Genie 2000 Operations Manual. However, the External
Control and Coincidence Gate Parameters options on this screen is of particular signif-
icance for Multiport II.
Figure 21 The Acquire Setup Screen
Checking External Start enables Multiport II’s External Sync function for Acquire
Start, which works in conjunction with the XINPUT or XMCSRESTART signal at the
rear panel I/O port. In PHA mode, a positive TTL level enables data acquisition and
the Real Time and Live Time clocks. In MCS mode, a positive TTL pulse starts/re-
starts a sweep.
Checking External Start enables XINPUT (pin 1) in PHA mode and XMCSRESTART
(pin 10) in MCS mode for external start. Note that XMCSRESTART is used to start
acquire and to begin each subsequent sweep.
Checking External Stop enables XINPUT (pin 1) in both modes for external stop.
External Control
External Start/Stop is available when the MCA is defined as PHA mode or as MCS
mode.
Three active external Start/Stop control options are offered, plus 'none'. Channel Ad-
vance and Sweep Advance options are grouped with the Start/Stop options. The Polar-
ity of each of the external input signals is set using this area of the setup page.

Start Only, Stop Only, and Start and Stop allow an external signal pulse to change the
state of an acquisition once; subsequent external signal inputs are ignored.
Start/Stop
External Start and Stop signals arriving at the rear panel XINPUT or
XMCSRESTART connector can be used to trigger data acquisition. The Input
Signal is polarity sensitive.
External Start/Stop options :
• None – External Start/Stop is not enabled.
• Start Only – The pulse starts acquisition. Acquisition is started by arming the
device by pressing the Start button. Then the signal level triggers the start of
acquisition. If acquisition is active, subsequent pulses are ignored
• Stop Only – The pulse stops acquisition. Acquisition is started by pressing the
Start button. Then the signal level triggers the stop of acquisition. If acquisi-
tion is not active, subsequent pulses are ignored
• Start and Stop – If acquisition is inactive and acquistion is armed, the pulse
starts acquisition. If acquisition is active, pulse stops acquisition.
Polarity
Select the External Start/Stop pulse's Polarity: Positive or Negative.
Channel Advance
First enable/disable the Channel Advance option. If enabled, then select either
Positive or Negative polarity to match the incoming signal.
Sweep Advance
To enable/disable the Sweep Advance option access the External Control Group in
the MCA Acquire Setup Dialog and select Start to enable or None to disable the
option. Then select either Positive or Negative polarity to match the incoming
signal. The incoming signal must be applied to the XMCSRESTART input.
Coincidence Gate Parameters

Coincidence is the ability to qualify the recording of incoming events. A qualifying
(gate) signal must arrive within a time window which is selectable by the user.
The gate input signal at the connector of the instrument determines which incoming
signals are recorded. Events which do not meet the qualification requirements are not
recorded.

Mode
Select the gating mode, Coincidence, AntiCoincidence, or Off.
• In Coincidence mode, an incoming pulse of the selected Polarity enables

conversion of the event in progress.
• In AntiCoincidence mode, an incoming pulse of the selected polarity disables

conversion of the event.
Polarity
Select the gate input: Positive or Negative.
Delay Time ( s)
Selects the time window available for arrival of the qualifying gate pulse. Recording
of the event is delayed until the qualifying signal occurs or the window time expires.

Appendix A - Specifications
A. Specifications
ADC Inputs
ADC IN – Accepts positive unipolar or bipolar, positive lobe leading, pulses for PHA
and MCS, LLD/ULD selected for Internal Pulse Source; amplitude 0 to +10 V or 0 to
+5 V, switch selectable; rise time >0.25 μs; width >0.5 μs; Zin = 1.33 kΩ (10 V range)
or 2 kΩ (5 V range); direct coupled; front and rear panel BNCs, one pair per MCA.
Logic Inputs
Rear panel mini-D I/O connectors for logic input and output signals, one per MCA.
XINPUT – External start/stop and sample changer ready input; active high, active low
setting; 10 kΩ pull-up to 5 V; TTL pulse; pin 1 of the I/O connector.
XSUSPEND – Suspends pulse processing and preset counters; fixed active low; 10 kΩ
pull-up to +5 V; TTL pulse; pin 3 of the I/O connector.
XDT – PUR dead time input; active high, active low setting; forced to inactive state by
1 kΩ pull-up to +5 V or pull-down to GND when no signal is present; TTL pulse; pin
5 of the I/O connector.
XMCSRESTART – MCS sweep advance input; active high, active low setting; edge
triggered; 10 kΩ pull-up to +5 V; TTL pulse; pin 10 of the I/O connector.
XMCSADVANCE – External channel advance input; active high, active low setting;
edge triggered; duration ≥10 ns; max. rate 1 MHz; 10kΩ pull-up to +5 V; positive
TTL pulse; pin 11 of the I/O connector.
XMCSPULSE – MCS input; active high, active low setting; edge triggered; duration
≥10 ns; rate ≤ 10 MHz; 10 kΩ pull-up to +5 V; positive TTL pulse; pin 12 of the I/O
connector.
XCOINC – Coincidence/Anticoincidence input; active high, active low setting; edge

triggered, level sensitive selection; forced to inactive state by 1 kΩ pull-up to +5 V or
pull-down to GND when no signal is present; TTL pulse; pin 13 of the I/O connector.

Logic Outputs
XREJ – Pileup reject input; must occur during the ADC linear gate (LG) time and be
present at the end of the LG time. Active high, active low setting; forced to inactive
state by 1 kΩ pull-up to +5 V or pull-down to GND when no signal is present; positive
Logic Outputs
Rear panel mini-D I/O connectors for logic input and output signals, one per MCA.
XOUTPUT – Advance sample changer output; active high, active low setting; 150 ms
XSCA – Single channel analyzer output; ≈250 ns TTL pulse generated for input pulses
detected between LLD and ULD; active high; pin 4 of the I/O connector.
XLG – PUR linear gate output; active when ADC acquires an input pulse; active high,
active low setting; TTL pulse; pin 6 of the I/O connector.
XCOLLECTSTATUS – External acquire status; active high, active low setting; TTL
pulse; pin 9 of the I/O connector.
+5 V – Power output for external circuitry; 100 mA max. per connector; pin 7 of the
I/O connector.
Rear Panel Control

RESET – Resets the CPU and communication; stops any acquisition in progress; spec-
tra and MCA status stored in flash memory not affected; rear panel pushbutton.
Internal Controls
ADC INPUT RANGE – Sets the ADC input range to 0–10 V (default) or 0–5 V; slide
switch on the MCA board.
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE – Selects either ±12 V (default) or ±6 V; slide switch

on the main board.

Software Controls
ADC LLD – 0 to 100% of full scale (4096 steps).
ADC ULD – 0 to 110% of full scale (4096 steps).
ADC ZERO – ±2.5% of full scale (4096 steps).
ADC CONVERSION GAIN – 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16 384.
REAL TIME PRESET – Maximum of ≈49.71 days.
LIVE TIME PRESET – Maximum of ≈49.71 days.
Indicators
MCA #n – ON when MCA board in slot #n is installed and power in ON; front panel
green LED.
ACQUIRE – ON when the corresponding MCA is acquiring; front panel green LED.
RATE – Flashes for every input pulse processed in the corresponding MCA; front
panel yellow LED.
COMM – ON when unit is ready for USB and/or Ethernet communication; flashes
brighter when data transfer occurs; front panel yellow LED.
Communication
USB – Standard USB port; rear panel USB type-B connector.
ETHERNET – Optional Ethernet port; rear panel RJ-45 connector.
Performance
INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY – <±0.025% of full scale over the top 99.5% of se-
lected range.

Power
DIFFERENTIAL NONLINEARITY – <±0.9% of full scale over the top 99.5% of

range including effects from differential nonlinearity.
GAIN DRIFT – <±0.005% of full scale/oC.
ZERO DRIFT – <±0.005% of full scale/oC.
LONG TERM DRIFT – <±0.005% of full scale/24 h at a constant temperature.
PEAK SHIFT – <±0.025% of full scale at rates up to 100 kHz.
ADC DEAD TIME – Linear gate time +1.2 μs.
CHANNEL PROFILE – Typically flat over 90% of channel width.
MCS –
INPUT RATE – Up to 10 MHz.
DWELL TIME – Software selectable from 1 μs to ≈71 min, with varying resolu-
tion in increments of 1 μs.
SWEEP SELECTION – Software selectable preset sweeps from 1 to 2 32–1.
DEAD TIME – Between channels: 0. Between sweeps: 0 for internal sweep restart,
0–40 ns for external sweep restart.
NUMBER OF CHANNELS – 16 384.
COUNTS/CHANNEL – 232–1.
Power
Depends on the setting of the internal control for Power Supply Voltage (±12 V or ±6
V):
±12 V Power Supply –

One MCA board:
+12 V – 250 mA –12 V – 50 mA

Each additional MCA board:

+12 V – 90 mA –12 V – 50 mA
±6 V Power Supply –
One MCA board:
+6 V – 475 mA –6 V – 50 mA
Each additional MCA board:
+6 V – 150 mA –6 V – 50 mA
Physical
SIZE – Standard double width NIM module 6.86 x 22.12 cm (2.70 x 8.71 in.) per
DOE/ER-0457T.
NET WEIGHT – 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) with one MCA/ADC board.
Environmental
OPERATING TEMPERATURE – 0–45 oC.
OPERATING HUMIDITY – 0–80% relative, non-condensing.
Meets the environmental conditions specified by EN 61010, Installation Category I,

Pollution Degree 2.
System Requirements
A PC-based system with a USB port. Ethernet version also requires Ethernet connec-
tion.
Model S500 Genie 2000 Basic Spectroscopy Software, V2.1a or later.

Ordering Information
Ordering Information
MP2-nU – Multiport II USB module with n inputs, where n is 1 to 6; not field
ungradable to the Ethernet module; includes one 3 m (10 ft) shielded USB cable.
MP2-nE – Multiport II Ethernet/USB module with n inputs, where n is 1 to 6; includes

one 3 m (10 ft) shielded USB cable.
MPT2-MCA – One additional Multiport II MCA/ADC board.
C1801 – Multiport II PUR/LTC Cable (included with each MCA/ADC board).
C1802 – Multiport II PUR/LTC Start/Stop and Sample Changer Cable.
C1804 – Multiport II PUR/LTC and MCS Start/Stop Cable.

Appendix B - Cables and Connectors
B. Cables and Connectors
I/O Connector
Pin Signal Description
1 XINPUT TTL Input. Can be used for External Start, External Stop, or to
Monitor for Sample Changer Ready.
2 XOUTPUT TTL Output. Software Settable. Can be used to Advance Sam-

ple Changer.
3 XSUSPEND TTL Input. Suspends pulse processing and preset counters.
4 XSCA Single Channel Analyzer Output.
5 XDT TTL Input. PUR Dead Time Signal. Hardware will force to its
inactive state when no signal is hooked up.
6 XLG TTL Output. PUR Linear Gate Signal.
7 +5 V Fused 5 V output, 100 mA max.
8 GND
9 XCOLLECTSTATUS TTL Output. Active while collecting.
10 XMCSRESTART TTL Input. Used during MCS Multisweep collections to syn-

chronize the start of each sweep with an external event.
11 XMCSADV TTL Input. Used for MCS External Channel Advance instead of
Dwell Counter.
12 XMCSPULSE TTL Input. If enabled, provides Pulses for MCS collection.
13 XCOINC Coincidence Input. Edge Triggered, Level Sensitive Setting.

Anticoincidence, Coincidence Setting. Hardware will force to
its active state when no signal is hooked up
14 XREJ TTL Input. PUR Reject. Hardware will force to its inactive state
when no signal is hooked up.

C1801 PUR/LTC Cable
C1801 PUR/LTC Cable
PUR/LTC Cable Multiport II I/O Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 LG 6 XLG
2 REJ 14 XREJ
3 GND 8 GND
BNC DT 5 XDT
C1802 PUR/LTC Start/Stop and Sample Changer Cable
PUR/LTC Start/Stop and

Multiport II I/O Connector
Sample Changer Cable
1 LG 6 XLG
2 REJ 14 XREJ
3 GND 8 GND
BNC DT 5 XDT
BNC STA/STO 1 XINPUT
BNC RDY 2 XOUTPUT

Appendix B - Cables and Connectors
C1804 PUR/LTC – MCS Start/Stop Cable
MCS Start/StopCable Multiport II I/O Connector

1 LG 6 XLG
2 REJ 14 XREJ
3 GND 8 GND
BNC DT 5 XDT
BNC TRG/STA 10 XMCSRESTART
BNC ADV 11 XMCSADV
BNC MCS IN 12 XMCSPULSE
BNC STA/STO 1 XINPUT
Communication Connectors
The Multiport II supports two serial computer interface systems; high speed USB 1.1
and Ethernet.
USB Connector
The Multiport II, which is capable of operating with any USB transceiver, uses this
type-B connector for electrical interface to the USB transceiver cable. Refer to Figure
2 on page 4.
1 +5V Power input.
2 +D Differential data line.
3 –D Differential data line.
4 GND USB ground and power return.

Communication Connectors
Ethernet Connector
The Multiport II, which is capable of operating with any IEEE 802.3-compliant Ether-
net transceiver, uses this RJ45 connector for electrical interface to the Ethernet trans-
ceiver cable. Refer to Figure 2 on page 4.

1 TD+ Transmitted data to terminal.
2 TD– Transmitted data to terminal.
3 RD+ Received data from terminal.
4 NC No connection.
5 NC No connection.
6 RD- Received data from terminal.
7 NC No connection.
8 NC No connection.

Appendix C - Registry Variables
C. Registry Variables
The Multiport II Parameters shown below cannot be modified directly within the Ge-
nie Applications (e.g. GAA) using adjust controls. However, the predetermined pa-
rameter values will be stored in the system registry and used to set the Multiport II
hardware accordingly. These parameters define hardware settings which are typically
not modified in most Genie customer applications. However, those customers who do
need to modify these settings may change the values stored in the registry before start-
ing the Genie Application. These parameters will be stored in registry key:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Canberra Industries, Inc.\GENIE-2000
Environment\Multiport II”.
Most of the parameters specify the “active” state of a particular input/output signal.
Also specified is the state which the hardware internally pulls the signal when no ex-
ternal signal is applied. In some cases the hardware pulls the signal High (+5), in
which case the default value of Active Low (0 V) should be maintained when no sig-
nal is applied. In other cases the hardware always pulls to the Inactive state as defined
by the polarity setting.
The [default] specification defines this setting as the default value, which is the value
set in the registry when Genie is installed (i.e. the value unmodified by a customer).
Pin Signal Description Registry Settings

1 XINPUT Polarity of External Input - External XinputPolarity:
Start, Stop, or Sample Changer Ready. 0 = Active Low (0V)
Pulled High (+5V) internally. 1 = Active High (5V) [default]
2 XOUTPUT Polarity of Programmable Output - XOutputPolarity:
Sample Changer Advance signal. 0 = Active Low (0V) [default]
1 = Active High (5V)
3 XSUSPEND (in) External Suspend. Pulled High (+5) in- Not programmable. Fixed Active Low.
ternally.
4 XSCA (out) Single Channel Analyzer output. Not programmable. Fixed Active High.
5 XDT (in) Polarity of PUR Dead Time Correction XAdcExtrnlDeadTPolarity:
signal. Pulled Inactive internally. 0 = Active Low (0V) [default]
6 XLG (out) Polarity of PUR Linear Gate Signal. XAdcExtrnlLGatePolarity
0 = Active Low (0V) [default]
9 XCOLLECTSTATUS Polarity of Collection Status. XCollectStatusPolarity:
(out) 0 = Active Low (0V while collecting)
[default]
1 = Active High (5V while collecting)

Pin Signal Description Registry Settings
10 XMCSRESTART (in) Polarity of MCS external restart signal. XMcsRestartPolarity:
Sets which edge to start next sweep on 0 = Active Low/Falling (0V) [default]
(rising or falling). Pulled High (+5V) in- 1 = Active High/Rising (5V)
ternally.
11 XMCSADV (in) Polarity of MCS External Dwell signal. XMcsExtrnlAdvncPolarity:
Sets which edge to advance channel on Active Low/Falling (0V) [default]
(rising or falling). Pulled High (+5V) in- Active High/Rising (5V)
ternally.
12 XMCSPULSE (in) Polarity of MCS external pulse source. XMcsExtrnlPulsePolarity:
Sets which edge to count on (rising or 0 = Active Low/Falling (0V) [default]
falling). Pulled High (+5V) internally. 1 = Active High/Rising (5V)
13 XCOINC (in) Coincidence signal Polarity. Pulled In- XAdcCoincidencePolarity:
active internally. 0 = Coincidence when 0V or falling
edge
1 = Coincidence when 5V or rising
[default]
Coincidence Trigger XAdcCoincidenceTrigger:
0 = Level Sensitive Coincidence
[default]
1 = Edge Triggered Coincidence
14 XREJ (in) Polarity of PUR Reject signal. Pulled In- XAdcExtrnlRejctPolarity:
active internally. 0 = Active Low (0V)
1 = Active High (5V) [default]
Multiport II Parameter Description Registry Settings

SaveStateInterval Interval in minutes to save current state of 1 - 60 minutes [default = 15]
MP2 (counters, spectrum, settings) to flash.
AdcAboveUldPulse Setting for handling pulses above ULD. 0 = Reject pulses above ULD [default]
1 = Add pulses into last channel

Appendix D - Software Installation
D. Software Installation
If your system wasn’t integrated by CANBERRA please follow the instructions on the
Genie 2000 installation CD to install the Genie 2000 software and purchased options.
Notes: The Multiport II is supported under the following operating systems: Windows
98, Windows Me, Windows NT ® V4.0 (Ethernet only), Windows 2000, or
Windows XP (Professional).
For earlier versions of Genie (prior to V3.2) please consult CANBERRA's
Technical Support for the appropriate Windows operating system.
USB Driver Installation

The USB driver must be installed for both Multiport II USB module and the Multiport
II Ethernet/USB model, since the USB connection is required to configure the
Multiport II’s Ethernet port. This cannot be performed on Windows NT systems due to
lack of USB support. The Multiport II must be configured on a system that supports
USB.
If this has not already been done please follow the directions below for setting up the
USB driver.
1. Connect the Multiport II to the host computer using the USB port and using
the supplied USB cable. Please reference “Connecting the USB Cable” on
page 9.
2. Turn the Multiport II power to ON.
3. Windows will automatically prompt you for the USB driver diskette as part
of its plug and play device architecture. There is no need to re-boot your
system.
4. Follow the steps in the “Add New Hardware” Wizard to add your new USB
driver. Use the default steps by clicking “Next”.
5. Choose “Search for the best driver for your device” by clicking the Next
button (default).
6. Click on the check box for “specify a location”. The USB driver files,
Mport2.inf and Mport2.sys, are located in the "CIUSB" folder on the
installation CD or disk (disk #2).

USB Driver Installation
Note: Window XP will display a warning message indicating the Multiport

II driver is not signed. Acknowledge this menu and continue.
7. Click Next and Finish to complete the steps to install the USB driver. It is
not necessary to reboot.
Note: These steps are only required once, i.e. when Windows detects that new hard-
ware has been added to your system or if the drivers are missing or need to be
re-installed.

Appendix E - Configuring the Ethernet Option
E. Configuring the Ethernet Option

The Multiport II is configured at the factory for USB communications only. If you
have a Model MP2-nE with Ethernet/USB capability, you must configure its Ethernet
option before trying to communicate with your host computer via the Ethernet. The
Utility Multiport_II_Ethernet_Configuration.exe is installed into the
“...Genie2k\Exefiles” directory. Run this utility to configure the Multiport II for Ether-
net communication.
The Multiport_II_Ethernet_Configuration.exe utility mainly assigns an IP Address

or Network ID to the module, to allows it to communicate over Ethernet using TCP/IP.
You can assign a Device Name (for systems using DHCP) or IP Address.
Note: USB communication with the Multiport II module is required to run the Ether-
net Configuration Utility. Therefore, install the USB driver before running the
configuration utility. Refer to Appendix D, Software Installation, for details.
The utility searches for any connected Multiport II modules (via USB) and lists the
modules’ serial numbers (see Figure 22). It also determines whether or not each
module is a model Multiport II Ethernet, with Ethernet support. If not then the module
is listed as “USB only”.
IP Address, Device name and Subnet Mask are validated according to standard rules,
and appropriate error messages are displayed.

Figure 22 Ethernet Configuration Utility
Click Apply to send settings to the selected Multiport II module. After the Multiport II
module receives these settings, it will begin a (10 - 30 second) reset procedure to im-
plement the settings. During this time its USB connection will be disconnected (inter-
nally), “Applying Settings...” will be shown (see Figure 23) and the COMM light on
the front panel will be off. If the USB cable is manually disconnected during this time
then “Applying Settings” is displayed until the cable is reconnected.

Appendix E - Configuring the Ethernet Option
Figure 23 Applying the Ethernet Configuration

Settings
Note that the Utility may be shut down immediately after “Applying Settings...” is dis-
played and before the reset procedure is complete. This will not affect the procedure.

F. Installation Considerations
This unit complies with all applicable European Union requirements.
Compliance testing was performed with application configurations commonly used for
this module; i.e. a CE compliant NIM Bin and Power Supply with additional CE com-
pliant application-specific NIM were racked in a floor cabinet to support the module
under test.
During the design and assembly of the module, reasonable precautions were taken by
the manufacturer to minimize the effects of RFI and EMC on the system. However,
care should be taken to maintain full compliance. These considerations include:
• A rack or tabletop enclosure fully closed on all sides with rear door access
• Single point external cable access
• Blank panels to cover open front panel Bin area
• Compliant grounding and safety precautions for any internal power distribution
• The use of CE compliant accessories such as fans, UPS, etc.
Any repairs or maintenance should be performed by a qualified CANBERRA service

representative. Failure to use exact replacement components, or failure to reassemble
the unit as delivered, may affect the unit’s compliance with the specified EU
requirements.

Appendix G - Preventive Maintenance
G. Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is not required for this unit.
When needed, the front panel of the unit may be cleaned. Remove power from the unit
before cleaning. Use only a soft cloth dampened with warm water and make sure the
unit is fully dry before restoring power. Because of access holes in the NIM wrap, do
not use any liquids to clean the wrap, side or rear panels.
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equipment, and (B) services performed by us in connection with such equipment, such as site supervision and
installation services relating to the equipment, shall be free from defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of
performance of such services.
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shall, at our option and cost, (A) in the case of defective software or equipment, either repair or replace the
software or equipment, or (B) in the case of defective services, reperform such services.
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REPERFORMANCE AT CANBERRA'S COST, IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY.
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permission or damage which has been caused by abuse, misuse, accident, neglect or unusual physical or
electrical stress, as determined by our Service Personnel.
We are under no obligation to provide warranty service if adjustment or repair is required because of damage
caused by other than ordinary use or if the equipment is serviced or repaired, or if an attempt is made to service or
repair the equipment, by other than our Service Personnel without our prior approval.
Our warranty does not cover detector damage due to neutrons or heavy charged particles. Failure of beryllium,
carbon composite, or polymer windows, or of windowless detectors caused by physical or chemical damage from
the environment is not covered by warranty.
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of damage caused in transit. If damage is found, notify us and the carrier immediately. Keep all packages,
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title to the software remains with us, you may not sell, distribute or otherwise transfer the software. This license
allows you to use the software on only one computer at a time. You must get our written permission for any
exception to this limited license.
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software or any part of it for any other purpose.
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2. Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3. Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4. User Interface and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

B. Cables and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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E. Configuring the Ethernet Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Multiport II provides full I/O support, including CANBERRA standard PUR/LTC,

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2. Controls and Connectors

Figure 1 Front Panel Indicators and Connectors

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Figure 2 Rear Panel Indicators and Connectors

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Internal Controls and Connectors

Main Board – Front

Figure 3 Main Board – Front

SW1: Selects either ±12 V (default) or ±6 V power for the unit.

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Main Board – Rear

Figure 4 Main Board – Rear

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Figure 5 MCA Board

SW1: Sets the ADC input range to 5 V or 10 V (default).

J1: Signal input, connect from front panel.

J2 : Signal input, connect from rear panel.

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3. Setup and Configuration

Field Installing Additional Boards

To install additional MCA/ADC boards, follow these steps:

2. Remove both of the Multiport II’s side covers.

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7. Repeat steps 3–6 for each additional board being installed.

8. Replace the Multiport II’s side covers.

Connecting the System

Connecting to the Host Computer

Connecting the USB Cable

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Connecting the Ethernet Cable

MID Input Definition

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4. User Interface and Controls

Creating an MCA Input Definition

The MID Setup Wizard

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Figure 6 Selecting the MCA

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Figure 7 Specifying the MCA Board

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Figure 8 Naming the MID File