Ocean Optics DTS - Manual (Page 23)

Quick Start
Polychromix DTS TM Near-Infrared Spectrometer 3-3
Operator’s Manual
Document Number 04-91-0201-00 Rev A
Figure 3-3: Absorbance Spectrum of Polystyrene
If you are using an integrating sphere:
a) Set the scan count to 8 using the field adjacent to the button.
b) Place a reflectance reference on the integrating sphere (e.g. Spectralon TM
or roughened gold).
c) Verify that the button is depressed and press the
button. A background spectrum will be collected.
d) Place a vial filled with a solid (e.g. sugar) over the opening of the
integrating sphere.
e) Press the button and then press the button. The
spectrum will be collected and displayed (Figure 3-4). The shape of the
spectrum will depend on the wavelength range of the spectrometer and
the sample that is employed. At this juncture, the critical thing is to view a
spectrum that is different than the background spectrum collected above.