Fast Scintillation Preamplifier
APG1500
Instruction Manual

Version 1.3.0April, 2023

TechnoAP Co., Ltd.
Add: 2976-15 Mawatari, Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki, Postcode: 312-0012
TEL: +81-29-350-8011
FAX: +81-29-352-9013
URL: http://www.techno-ap.com
e-mail: info@techno-ap.com

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Safety Precautions / Disclaimer
Thank you very much for purchasing this product from TechnoAP Co., Ltd. Before using this product, please
read this "Safety Precautions and Disclaimer" and be sure to observe the contents and use the productproperly.
We are not responsible for any damage caused by abnormality of device, detector, connected device,application, damage to failure, other secondary damage, even if accident caused by using this device.

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This device cannot be used for applications requiring special quality and reliability
related to human life, accident.
This device cannot be used in places with high temperature, high humidity, and highvibration.
Do not apply a power supply that exceeds the rating.
Do not turn the power on while other metals are in contact with the board surface.

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If there is smoking or abnormal heat generation in this device, turn off the power
immediately.
This board may not work properly in noisy environments.
Be careful with static electricity.
The specifications of this board and the contents of the related documents are subject
to change without notice.

Warranty policy
The warranty conditions of "our product" are as follows.
Warranty period: One year from date of purchase.
Guarantee contents: Repair or replacement will be carried out in case of breakdown even though you haveused correctly according to this instruction manual within the warranty period.
Out of warranty: We do not warranty if the cause of the failure falls under any of the following.
1. Failure or damage due to misuse or improper repair or modification or disassembly.
2. Failure and damage due to falling etc.
3. Consumables.

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Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

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Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................................................4３．

Appearance.................................................................................................................................................................................................................4４．

Connection ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

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Example of output signal ..................................................................................................................................................................................63

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１． Overview
The APG1500 is a charge-sensitive preamplifier featuring a fast response with an output pulse rise time of20ns or less.

２． Specifications
・ Rise-time
・ Noise characteristic
・ Input capacity
・ Time constant・ Output connector・ Output impedance・ Input connector
・ Power supply
・ Dimensions
・ Weight< 20ns< 100μVrms
220pF、1000pF、2200pF
Switching by rotary switch, 220pF at delivery.
< 100μs
LEMO 00.250 compatible connector
50Ω
LEMO 00.250 compatible connector
D-sub 9-pin connector, NIM standard±12V、30mA or less
75 (W) × 52.6 (D) × 20 (H)*Connector, screws, and rubber feet are not included.
138g

３． Appearance

Picture 1 APG1500
NOTE: Preamplifier power cable (model: CBL-DSUB9-DSUB9-3) is sold separately.

Picture 2 Preamplifier power cable (model: CBL-DSUB9-DSUB9-3)

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４． Connection
・ Input

Connect a signal source such as the anode output of a photomultiplier tube to theINPUT connector on the front panel of the device; a signal from a pulse generator,etc. can be input to the TEST connector.

Picture 3 INPUT connector and TEST connector・ Output

Connect a measurement device such as an oscilloscope to the OUT connector on
the rear panel of the instrument. Use a coaxial cable with a characteristic impedanceof 50 Ω for connection to the measurement device and terminate the cable with a 50
Ω termination on the observation device side.

Picture 4 POWER connector and OUT connector
・ Power supply
Connect the supplied preamplifier power cable to the POWER connector
on the rear of this device to supply ±12V.
Pin assignments are in accordance with the NIM standard.
Table 1 Pin assignment of power supply connector
1GND

6NC

2GND

7NC

3NC

8NC

4+12V

9-12V

5NC

NOTE: Be sure to turn off the power to the product and connected devices before
connecting cables. Failure to do so may result in damage to the equipment.

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５． Example of output signal
Example: Using LaBr3(Ce) and a photomultiplier tube, connect the anode output signal from thephotomultiplier tube to the INPUT connector of the APG1500, and measure the output signal fromthe OUTPUT connector with an oscilloscope.

Figure 1 Time constant: 64.27μs

Figure 2 Fall time: 19.10ns

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TechnoAP Co., Ltd.
Add: 2976-15 Mawatari, Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki, Postcode: 312-0012
TEL: +81-29-350-8011 FAX: +81-29-352-9013
URL: http://www.techno-ap.com
e-mail: info@techno-ap.com

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