Data acquisition from SPCM-AQRH-15 and Nano-ViewTM 200-2/M

I am trying to acquire data from APDs (PerkinElmer, SPCM-AQRH-15) and Nanopositioner (Mad City, Nano-ViewTM 200-2/M). The second equipment has USB 162 or 202 digital interface integrated but I am not sure abut the first one since I am still waiting my order. anyway, I want to control/communicate with both of them using your product, does anyone know what software and hardware I need? thanks.

Hello Confuciusl,


I have been looking into the problem
statement that you gave us above and have some questions for you as well as
some answers. I am going to go with the basic understanding that we will be
using LabVIEW to not only communicate with your devices, but also for data
acquisition and analysis.


In reference to your APDs (PerkinElmer,
SPCM-AQRH-15), I have looked at the data sheet for the product located <a href="http://optoelectronics.perkinelmer.com/content/Datasheets/DTS_SPCMAQRH.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>,
and have determined that the best method of communication with your device
would be to use some type of Counter/Oscilloscope card in a PCI/PXI standard.
This will allow for proper recording of your signal from your Output Terminal.
For more information on cards please refer to this <a href="http://www.ni.com/digitizers/" target="_blank">link</a>.


As for the second instrument listed, the
<a href="http://www.madcitylabs.com/nanoviewm.html" target="_blank">Nano-ViewTM 200</a> from MadCity, it mentions here that The Nano- View/M?
system includes the Nano-Drive? controller and is compatible with user written
LabVIEW software. Since we do not have the capability to obtain the product you
are specifically trying to communicate, the best option at the moment would be
to try and <a href="http://www.madcitylabs.com/contact.html" target="_blank">contact MadCity </a>and see if they have any specific Instrument Drivers
pre-built for LabVIEW that will allow you to communicate with your device. If
they do not, the next option would be to develop your own by following the
guidelines at the following <a href="http://www.ni.com/swf/presentation/us/pnp/" target="_blank">link.</a>


Thanks again and have a great day!


Regards,


&nbsp;

Nicholas K

I saw someone uses PCI-6602 from NI to control the APDs (PerkinElmer, SPCM-AQRH-15) as I mentioned earlier. what's the advantages and disadvantages of this card in comparison with Counter/Oscilloscope card you suggested? thanks for your help.

Hello Confuciusl
The APD that you are&nbsp;using outputs a TTL signal that&nbsp;sends a&nbsp;high pulse&nbsp;whenever it detects a photon, so I am assuming that you are just going to count pulses or preform some other couter operation&nbsp;( frequency measurement, two&nbsp;edge separation, <a href="http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/39ED942338260CA68625743C0058536F?opendocument&amp; Submitted&amp;&amp;node=133020_US" target="_blank">...etc&nbsp;</a>).&nbsp; In this case the 6602 would be the best for the application, as it is a counter timer board that is designed for this exact application.&nbsp; The scope/digitizer would allow you to see the digital signal in a graphical sense, but I don't think it would offer much more functionality for your application&nbsp;other than increased sampling rate.
Chris K&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Chris, do you provide free VIs for PC 6602 card to count frequency of photons that hit the APDs as I mentioned? Do you have a phone number so that I can reach you in case I have more questions one the card. I will order the card and software tomorrow. thanks.

We do not have VI specifically designed specifically for the APDs that you are referring to, however we do have generic counter example programs that preform several counter application including frequency calculations.&nbsp; These example programs are installed&nbsp;with the DAQmx driver that is&nbsp;available with the&nbsp;driver&nbsp;CD that you installed with LabVIEW or from on our website.
You can call (888) 280-7645 to&nbsp;speak with one our sales reps for&nbsp;better product selection information.
Chris_K&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hi Confuciusl,&nbsp;The Nano-View 200-2/M system with the USB interface includes the necessary Windows drivers&nbsp;and some LabView example VI's, as well as the full DLL documentation of the function calls and necessary arguments.&nbsp; If you are having trouble commanding and reading the nanopositioner, please contact any of the technical sales people&nbsp;at <a href="http://www.madcitylabs.com" target="_blank">Mad City Labs</a>. If you are trying to&nbsp;additionally sync the data acquisition with the APDs and other hardware in your setup, and if you have the ISS option from MCL, there is additional function calls that can be utilized.&nbsp; Please refer to the Madlib documentation for all the function calls that can be used in LabView.If you have any additional questions,&nbsp;please contact me or anyone else here at MCL.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shannon GTechnical SalesMad City LabsMessage Edited by sgbani on 08-15-2008 04:55 PM