ICMSG-100-5 Digital Pulse/Delay Generator

Description

Overview

The ICMSG-100-5 Digital Pulse/Delay generator is a four-channel device designed for synchronizing various equipment, with its primary application in scientific and technological industry (for example – laser photonics).

Key features

1. Frequency Range:

• The ICMSG-100-5 Digital Pulse/Delay generator operates within a frequency range of 1 Hz to 100 Hz.

2. Output Signal:

• The output signal is a 5V CMOS waveform (with a possible range of 5V to 20V upon request).
• It exhibits high noise immunity and has a jitter of less than 1 ns.

3. Compact Design and Low Power Consumption:

• The ICMSG-100-5 Digital Pulse/Delay generator boasts small dimensions and consumes approximately 150 mA of power from 24V DC.
• Its compact form factor makes it suitable for various applications.

4. RS485 Interface:

• The Digital Pulse/Delay generator features a convenient RS-485 interface for communication.
• An RS-485 USB Type B converter is available upon request.

5. Individual Channel Configuration:

• The standout feature of the ICMSG-100-5 Digital Pulse/Delay generator is the ability to independently configure each of its four channels.

Note that there’s a version called CCMSG-100-5 without individual channel configuration, where all channels operate at the same frequency.

User-Controlled Parameters

Users can manage the following parameters:

1. Frequency:

• Set the frequency within the range of 1 Hz to 100 Hz.

2. Channel Activation/Deactivation:

• Enable or disable each channel individually without affecting others.

3. Individual Pulse Delay and Duration:

• Configure individual pulse delays and durations (up to 900 microseconds with a 1-microsecond step).

4. Operating Modes for Each Channel:

• Internal Generation Mode:

– The channel generates signals at a specified overall frequency.

• External Trigger Mode (5V Trigger or Software):

– The channel waits for an external trigger and emits a synchronized pulse at the set frequency.

– Users can define a prohibition time (1 to 10,000 seconds) after triggering, during which the channel remains blocked.

– Other channels can continue operating during inhibition time.

– Individual (software) and global triggers (5V external signal or software) are available.

• Signal Division Mode:

– Channels can generate signals with skips, emitting only every nth signal (n ranging from 2 to 65,000).

– This allows achieving virtually any divided frequency on a specific channel.

Example Scenario

1. Set the overall frequency to 20 Hz.

2. Configure the channels as follows:

• Channel 1: Internal generation mode (20 Hz)
• Channel 2: Division by 2 (10 Hz, skipping every second signal)
• Channel 3: Division by 4 (5 Hz, emitting every fourth signal)
• Channel 4: External trigger mode (waits for an external trigger, shots synchronized with other channels)

Remember that each channel retains its individual delays and pulse durations.

Specifications

* Other repetition rates can be available upon request.

Technical Details

Pin	Function
1, 3, 5, 7, 9	GND
2	Interlock (+3.3 V pull up)
4	Start button illumination (+3.3 V when generator is started, 0 V – stopped)
6	Start button input
8	External state indicator LED
10	Reserved