Ocean Optics Red Tide USB650 Install - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 2
Installing the Red Tide
Overview
You must install the SpectraSuite software application prior to connecting the Red Tide Spectrometer to
the computer. The SpectraSuite software installation installs the drivers required for Red Tide installation.
If you do not install SpectraSuite first, the system will not properly recognize the Red Tide.
If you have already connected the Red Tide to a computer running on a Windows platform prior to
installing SpectraSuite, consult Chapter 3:
Troubleshooting for information on correcting a corrupt Red
Tide installation.
Red Tide Installation
Note
The USB port on a computer can power up to five Red Tide spectrometer channels.
Systems with more than five channels require a powered USB hub.
► Procedure
Follow the steps below to connect the Red Tide to a computer via the USB port:
1. Install SpectraSuite on the destination computer. See the SpectraSuite Spectrometer Operating
Software Installation and Operation Manual (see Product-Related Documentation ).
2. Locate the USB cable (USB-CBL-1) provided with the Red Tide.
3. Insert the square end of the cable into the side of the Red Tide.
4. Insert the rectangular end of the cable into the USB port of the computer.