Ocean Optics HR4000CG-UV-NIR - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2
Installing the HR4000
Overview
You must install the operating software application prior to connecting the HR4000 Spectrometer to the
computer. The Ocean Optics spectrometer operating software installs the drivers required for the HR4000
spectrometer installation. If you do not install the software first, the system will not properly recognize
the HR4000.
If you have already connected the HR4000 to the computer prior to installing the operating software,
consult Chapter 3:
Troubleshooting for information on correcting a corrupt HR4000 installation.
HR4000 Installation
This section contains instructions for connecting the HR4000 via both USB and serial modes.
USB Mode
To connect the HR4000 to a computer via the USB port, the PC must be running a Windows
98/Me/2000/XP, Mac OS X or Linux operating system.
Note
The USB port on a computer can power up to five HR4000 spectrometer channels.
Systems with more than five channels require a powered USB hub.
► Procedure
Follow the steps below to connect the HR4000 to a computer via the USB port:
1. Install the spectrometer operating software on the destination computer.
2. Locate the USB cable (USB-CBL-1) provided with the HR4000.
3. Insert the square end of the cable into the side of the HR4000.
4. Insert the rectangular end of the cable into the USB port of the PC.
If you installed the spectrometer operating software prior to connecting the HR4000, the software installs
the HR4000 drivers. If the drivers do not successfully install (or if you connected the HR4000 to the
computer before installing the software), consult Chapter 3:
Troubleshooting .
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