Added a default deadtime to the Eiger detector. (#387)

spc-group · Feb 26, 2025 · 4ccd861 · 4ccd861
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diff --git a/src/haven/devices/detectors/eiger.py b/src/haven/devices/detectors/eiger.py
@@ -46,7 +46,9 @@ async def np_datatype(self) -> str:
 
 class EigerController(ADBaseController):
     def get_deadtime(self, exposure: float | None) -> float:
-        raise NotImplementedError("Read deadtime from signal")
+        # According to the manual, readout time is 3.00µs above 6.4
+        # keV threshold energy. Set it to 10× to be safe.
+        return 3e-5
 
 
 class EigerDetector(AreaDetector):