X-Shooter CCD Detector System: Cryogenic and CCD Operating Parameters

 

UVB Arm

VIS Arm

Temperature Settings:    
CFC Cold Plate Temperature 103 K 83 K
CCD Carrier Temperature 153 K 135 K
CCD Operating Temperature 153 K + 5 K = 158 K 135 K + 20 K = 155 K
Electronic Box Shut Down Temperature 313 K 313 K
Telemetry:    
CCD Temperature min. 143 K 130 K
CCD Temperature max. 163 K 140 K
Detector Head Box, Temperature min. 273 K 273 K
Detector Head Box, Temperature max. 308 K 308 K


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