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5 connecting the spectrometer to the computer – Ocean Optics DTS User Manual

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Installation

Polychromix DTS

TM

Near-Infrared Spectrometer

2-5

Operator’s Manual

Document Number 04-91-0201-00 Rev A

2.5

Connecting the Spectrometer to the Computer

NOTE: Administrative access is required to install the spectrometer
hardware and Polychromix SpectralCode Software.

Figure 2-3: Security Dialog Box

Connect the USB cable that is supplied with the spectrometer to an available
USB port on the computer. The operating system should detect new
hardware.

NOTE: Two hardware devices must be installed for your spectrometer
to function properly: USB -> Serial and USB Serial Port.

2.5.1

For Computers with the Windows Me Operating System

Figure 2-4: Add New Hardware Dialog Box

a) Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will be presented.

b) Insert the Polychromix distribution CD.

c) Select Automatic search and press Next to search for a recommended

driver.

d) Select Finish to complete the installation.

e) Repeat the above procedure for the USB Serial Port.