AVANCE III
AQS/3
The main difference of AVANCE III from earlier series of spectrometer consoles is the IPSO (Intelligent Pulse Sequence Organizer) and the more extensive integration of different spectrometer functions into one device. The IPSO compatible SGU/2 is the successor of the former SGU with a much faster and wider digital interface for setting all relevant pulse program parameters, such as frequency, phase and amplitude. A package of frequency, phase and amplitude words, together with some relevant real-time pulses can be set synchronously every 25 ns via the 80 MHz and 48-bit wide LVDS link. The setting via the synchronous and differential LVDS link guarantees an excellent isolation between digital computer electronics and purest RF signals.
The SGU/2 incorporates many more features, such as a pre-viewer for all hardware relevant pulses. All pre- and post-delayed pulses such as transmitter, preamplifier and receiver gating are generated automatically and must be initialized only once. Therefore, one can fully focus on the NMR sequence and only has to deal with 'ideal' pulses.
The AQS/3 chassis is the consecutive development of the well proven AQS/2 chassis and can be equipped with the IPSO AQS Unit. The extended IPSO 19" Unit represents a standalone unit and doesn't fit into the AQS/3 chassis. The AQS IPSO is used with the NanoBay and MicroBay and the extended IPSO 19" Unit with the OneBay and TwoBay.
Viewing the AQS/3 chassis from the front, on the left is a proprietary IPSO backplane incorporated. On the right, the extended AQS/3 user bus is able to supply a lot of different AQS functional units (signal generators, receivers, preamplifiers, amplifiers, etc.).
The IPSO 19" Unit is a standalone unit that can be placed independently in the console rack. The unit has an internal power supply, supports up to a maximum of 8 channels, contains 2 additional PCI slots, 4 RS232 ports and 2 USB ports.
Magnet Systems
General handling and maintenance information for all magnet systems can be found here. Specific documents are supplied with each magnet.
Electronics
Product and service manuals in the area of electronics can be found here. This includes the categories AQS/3, BSMS/2, console, gradient system, HPPR, IPSO system, transmitter system and lock switch.
Automation (optional)
Bruker automation allows the user to easily and effectively perform automatic experiments.
Probes
General information common to most probes can be found here. See the appropriate NMR probe documentation for details.
Accessories
Documentation for accessories such as the temperature system, LC_SPE-NMR/MS and service tools can be found here.
Software
Documentation for SampleTrackTM system software can be found here. Refer to TopSpinTM help for TopSpin software documentation.