Ocean Optics S2000 - Manual (Page 25)

Save the spectrometer configuration file by choosing Spectrometer | Save Configuration As from the OOIBase32
menu. You can rename the file or use the default file name (
[your serial number].spec ). You will then be asked if
you would like to make this file the default spectrometer configuration file. Choose Yes. The next time you run
OOIBase32, the software will use the file as the standard for your configuration. When you exit OOIBase32, any
changes to the configuration file will be automatically saved to the default file.
OOIBase32 Settings Dialog Box
At this point, it is a good idea to configure several OOIBase32 operation parameters. Choose Edit | Settings from
the menu to open the OOIBase32 Settings dialog box. Go through each page of this dialog box to select options
for saving, opening, and printing data; to configure default setting files; and to select other important options such
as storing and copying data and choosing warning messages. (See the
OOIBase32 Spectrometer Operating
Software Manual for details.)
Configure Data Acquisition Dialog Box
Finally, select Spectrum | Configure Data Acquisition from the menu to set your data acquisition parameters in
the Configure Data Acquisition dialog box. The Basic page allows you to set the integration time and choose
averaging and boxcar smoothing values. The External Trigger page allows you to specify the external trigger
mode. The Strobe page allows you to control external strobe events with the spectrometer. (See the
OOIBase32
Spectrometer Operating Software Manual for details.)
Troubleshooting
Occasionally, there will be problems associated with your PC configuration and the software. Here are a few tips to
assist you.
" To ensure that the software and hardware are in-synch, exit OOIBase32, cycle power on the SAD500, and
restart OOIBase32.
" In Windows 95/98, you can find out your Serial Port number by selecting Start | Settings | Control Panel.
Then double-click on the System icon and select the Device Manager tab. Double-click on Ports (COM &
LPT) to display the COM port numbers. Ensure that there is no yellow or red warning sign next to the COM
Port you are attempting to use.
" If the ports on your PC are not labeled and you don’t know which COM port you are using for your SAD500,
you may have to resort to trial and error. If you choose the wrong serial port number, you will not see a
dynamic trace responding to light near the bottom of the displayed graph. Instead, you will see a straight line.
" On some computers, users may have to disable any virus protection software to ensure timely and complete
transfer of the data.
Specifications
A/D Converters: SAD500
- 25 -
A/D resolution: 12-bit
A/D sampling frequency: 500 kHz (maximum)
Communication port: RS-232
Baud rate: 2400-115,200
Input voltage: 10 – 24V
Input current: 130 mA without spectrometer
Interface cable: 6-pin DIN connector to PC, 25-pin connector to spectrometer
Multiple-channel capability: supports up to 8 spectrometer channels
Spectrometer integration time: 5 milliseconds to 60 seconds (S2000 spectrometers)