ORTEC EASY-MCS

Multichannel scaler

USB-connected multichannel scaler for time-resolved counting rates and multiple-stop time spectrometry. Control, display and analysis software is included.

Channels per scan
4–65,536 with ramp off; 4–32,768 with ramp on2
Capacity per channel
1,073,741,823 counts; 30 bits2
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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Overview

Key features

  • No dead time between channels or scans
  • Sum, replace and replace/sum modes
  • Internal or external scan synchronization

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Performance

Time base accuracy±100 ppm over operating temperature range2

Electronics & signal

Dwell time per channel100 ns–1300 s2
Channels per scan4–65,536 with ramp off; 4–32,768 with ramp on2
SCA thresholds0–10 V; 12 bits2
Ramp output0–10 V; 16 bits; 2 µs settling time2

Cooling

Capacity per channel1,073,741,823 counts; 30 bits2

Connectivity & interface

Computer interfaceUSB 2.01

Mechanical

Weight0.52 kg (1.13 lb)3
Dimensions3.5 × 13.4 × 20.5 cm (H × W × D)3

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature0–50 °C2

General

Maximum counting rate, IN150 MHz1
Maximum counting rate, SCA IN1 MHz1

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Documents

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Datasheet p. 2; p. 7 Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Product page product page Checked 2026-10-16
  3. 3
    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Manual Manual, Specifications Checked 2026-10-16
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