Bridge12 MPS for ODNP Spectroscopy

Figure 1 The Bridge12 Microwave Power Source (MPS) for ODNP Spectroscopy

The Bridge12 MPS (Figure 1) is a Microwave Power Source (MPS) for Overhauser Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (ODNP) Spectroscopy.

Detailed technical information about the MPS can be found by visiting the Bridge12 MPS website.

The current firmware version as of August 5th, 2020 is: 1.5.6

Note

This documentation is valid for all firmware versions > 1.5. If you have an older firmware version please contact Bridge12 at support@bridge12.com to request a firmware upgrade. Keeping your system up to date ensures that you will always have access to the newest features.

Contents

• 1. System Description
  • 1.1. Front Panel Elements
  • 1.2. Back Panel Elements
• 2. Overview
  • 2.1. System screens
  • 2.2. Power Monitor (Rx and Tx)
• 3. Unpacking the System
• 4. Setting Up the System
  • 4.1. Setting up the MPS for Operation
  • 4.2. Turning ON the MPS
• 5. Operation
  • 5.1. Manual Operation
  • 5.2. Tuning the EPR Resonator
  • 5.3. Enabling the Frequency Lock
  • 5.4. Status Screen
• 6. Remote Interface
  • 6.1. Serial Port Configuration
  • 6.2. Communicating with the MPS
  • 6.3. Command Syntax
  • 6.4. Python Package to Control the MPS
  • 6.5. Description of Available Commands
  • 6.6. Example using PuTTY (Windows)
  • 6.7. Example with pySerial
  • 6.8. Error Codes
• 7. Maintenance
  • 7.1. Firmware Upgrade
• 8. System Specifications
• 9. Appendix
  • 9.1. Conversion Table: dBm to W
• 10. The Fineprint
  • 10.1. Notices
  • 10.2. Warranty

Index

• Index