A11 CONNECTIONS Programmer’s Toolkit

• Powerful software development toolkit (SDK) for custom control of radiation detection systems
• Enables full integration with ORTEC hardware (MCA, detectors, spectroscopy systems)
• Built on ORTEC’s CONNECTIONS platform (same core used by MAESTRO & GammaVision)
• Provides ActiveX Controls + DLL interface for flexible programming environments
• Supports development in LabVIEW, Visual Basic, Visual C++, and more
• Control both local and network-connected instruments via unified interface
• Enables real-time data acquisition (PHA & List Mode) and hardware control
• Automatic hardware detection and configuration tools included
• Ideal for custom applications, automation systems, and OEM integration
• Royalty-free runtime distribution for deployed applications

A11 CONNECTIONS Programmer’s Toolkit is a professional-grade software development kit (SDK) designed for engineers and developers who need full programmatic control over ORTEC radiation detection and spectroscopy systems.

Unlike standard spectroscopy software (e.g., MAESTRO or GammaVision), which provides ready-to-use interfaces, A11 is built for custom software development, allowing users to design their own applications tailored to specific workflows, automation requirements, or system integrations.

The toolkit is based on ORTEC’s CONNECTIONS communication layer, which is the same core technology used across all major ORTEC software platforms. This ensures seamless compatibility and consistent control across:

• Multichannel analyzers (MCA)
• Counters, timers, and ratemeters
• Spectroscopy systems and detectors

With A11, developers can:

• Control hardware parameters (HV, gain, acquisition settings)
• Start/stop data acquisition
• Access spectral data in real time
• Build automated measurement workflows
• Integrate ORTEC systems into external software environments

The toolkit includes both:

• ActiveX Controls → for rapid development in environments like LabVIEW and Visual Basic
• DLL (Dynamic Link Library) API → for flexible integration into modern and legacy applications

Additionally, A11 supports network-based control, enabling applications to manage connected instruments:

• Locally
• Over LAN
• Across multiple systems

This makes it ideal for multi-detector systems, remote monitoring platforms, and distributed measurement networks.

A key advantage is its ability to support custom automation and OEM solutions, allowing companies to embed ORTEC hardware into their own products or systems—without being limited by standard software interfaces.

Core Functions
Hardware control API for ORTEC instruments
Real-time data acquisition (PHA & List Mode)
Instrument configuration and monitoring

Development Interfaces
ActiveX Controls (rapid development)
DLL-based API (advanced integration)
Example projects in multiple programming languages

Supported Programming Environments
LabVIEW
Visual Basic
Visual C++
Other Windows-compatible development tools

Hardware Compatibility
ORTEC MCA systems (MAESTRO-compatible devices)
EASY-NIM series (MCA / counter / timer systems)
Networked ORTEC instruments via CONNECTIONS

Networking & Control
Local and remote instrument control
Multi-device system integration
Automatic hardware discovery and configuration

Automation Capabilities
Custom measurement workflows
Programmatic acquisition control
Integration into automated systems and pipelines

Deployment & Licensing
Royalty-free runtime distribution
Developer license included (binary use license)

Platform
Windows-based development environment
Compatible with both modern and legacy systems

• Custom radiation detection software development
• OEM system integration (embedded spectroscopy solutions)
• Automated measurement systems
• Multi-detector network control systems
• Industrial and research instrumentation integration
• Nuclear research and advanced laboratory automation
• Real-time monitoring and control platforms