Ocean Optics RaySphere 1700 QuickStart - Manual (Page 5)

RaySphere and RaySphere 1700 Instructions
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Assembling RaySphere
Follow the steps below to set up your RaySphere for use. It is recommended to perform 3 spectrum
recordings (and to excite 3 flashes) within 5 minutes and to use the data from the last flash for the
validation and certificate.
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Procedure
1. Connect the power cable to the power supply.
2. Connect the RaySphere unit to the power supply with the SubD cable.
3. Switch on the power supply.
4. Connect the RaySphere to your computer using a USB cable.
Caution
Be sure to switch on the power supply before connecting the RaySphere to your
computer.
Your RaySphere is now ready to use after 20 minutes of warm-up time.
Using RaySphere with a Flash Solar Simulator
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Procedure
1. Place the assembled RaySphere main body close to the test plane so that its aperture is
centered in the middle of the test plane.
2. If you are using an electrical trigger signal, select the correct input level for trigger signal at
the power supply, and apply the signal cable to the BNC-connector on the power supply.
3. Make sure that the RaySphere software has been installed on the computer you intend to use.
4. Switch on the RaySphere power supply.
Caution
Always be sure to switch on the power supply before connecting the RaySphere
to your computer.
5. Connect RaySphere via USB cable with your computer.
6. Start the RaySphere software.
7. Press Load Config ( ) on the System tab to load your solar simulator configuration file.
8. Wait 20 minutes for RaySphere to reach the thermal equilibrium. Measure the dark spectrum
again.