Old PMT Prototipes


Picture of some old PMT sealing prototypes



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a big block of Master Bond EP45HT inglobate bottom of PMT, the pinouts and the voltage divider. PMT did not survive heat-cycle stress test. Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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A big block of Master Bond EP45HT inglobate bottom of PMT, the pinouts and the voltage divider. PMT did not survive heat-cycle stress test. Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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Closer view. Glass damage is evident. Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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...not all epoxies are water-proof! This is what appened to the '2012 after an accelerated ageing test in water. The PMT did not survive. Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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...not all epoxies are water-proof! This is what appened to the '2012 after an accelerated ageing test in water. The PMT did not survive. Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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A failed prototype disassembled. You can see the (dead) PMT with the voltage divider and the stainless steel housing (old versions). Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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A closer look to a disassembled prototype Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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Another close-up of the PMT from the failed prototype disassembled. Glass damage is clearly visible. Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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A view from another old prototype, with soft PU resin on the bottom of PMT. Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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Another view of an old prototype with PU resin on the bottom of the PMT. Posted: Apr 5, 2000 (0:00 AM)
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