

DCS210PC Photon Counter, 100 Mcps, 10 µs–10 s Lifetime Measurement
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Single photon counter with chopper control and lifetime mode for phosphorescence and fluorescence measurements.
The DCS210PC is a single photon counting unit with a 100 Mcps counting channel. Its chopper control mode supports phosphorescence and fluorescence lifetime measurements from 10 µs to 10 s with a 1 µs instrument response width. Three 16-bit analog inputs and one 12-bit analog output make it easy to integrate into a complete spectroscopy system.
Key Features
- One photon counting channel, count rate 100 Mcps
- Lifetime measurement from 10 µs to 10 s, instrument response width 1 µs
- Chopping mode with chopper control to improve signal-to-noise ratio
- Water Raman signal-to-noise ratio of up to 4000:1 when combined with an Omni-λ spectrometer, stable light source and high-sensitivity detector
- With an Omni-λ spectrometer, pulsed light source module, SAC-FS sample chamber and detector, measures lifetimes above 10 µs, e.g. of phosphors and rare-earth samples
- Three analog inputs (0–10 V, 16-bit) and one analog output (0–10 V, 12-bit)
- External TTL or software trigger; USB interface
Typical Applications
- Phosphorescence lifetime measurement
- Long-lifetime fluorescence of phosphors and rare-earth materials
- Photon counting fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy
- Low-light detection with photomultiplier tubes
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Model: DCS210PC · Contact WaveQuanta for a quote, configuration advice and lead time.
| Photon Counter Channel | 1 channel, count rate 100 Mcps |
| Analog Input Channels | 3 channels, 0–10 V voltage input, 16-bit A/D |
| Analog Output Channel | 1 channel, 0–10 V, 12-bit D/A |
| Trigger Mode | External trigger (TTL compatible) or software trigger (count starts on command) |
| Chopping Mode | Yes, chopper control to enhance signal-to-noise ratio |
| Lifetime Measurement Range | 10 µs–10 s |
| Instrument Response Width | 1 µs |
| Interface | USB |
| Power Supply | AC 110 V / 220 V |
| Dimensions | 240 × 240 × 120 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
Product Family: Monochromator Accessories (6 variants)
| Product | SKU | Size | Clear Aperture | Operating Wavelength | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCS210PC Photon Counter, 100 Mcps, 10 µs–10 s Lifetime Measurement Current |
DCS210PC
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| DCS300PA Dual-Channel Data Acquisition System, 16-bit, Built-in Preamplifiers |
DCS300PA
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| SAC Series Sample Chambers for Fluorescence, PL, Transmission and Reflection |
SAC Series
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| FLG Series Optical Fibers and Fiber Bundles, 200–2400 nm, SMA905, NA 0.22 |
FLG Series
| — | — | — | Contact |
| SD25 Series Motorized Filter Wheels, Six Positions, Ø25 mm Filters |
SD25 Series
| — | — | — | Contact |
| Diffraction Gratings for Monochromators, 50–3600 g/mm, 68 × 68 mm |
Diffraction Gratings
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