Ocean Optics QE Pro Install - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 2
Installing the QE Pro
Overview
You must install the operating software application prior to connecting the QE Pro Spectrometer to the
computer. The Ocean Optics spectrometer operating software installs the drivers required for the QE Pro
spectrometer installation. If you do not install the software first, the system will not properly recognize
the QE Pro.
If you have already connected the QE Pro to the computer prior to installing the operating software,
consult Chapter 3:
Troubleshooting for information on correcting a corrupt QE Pro installation.
QE Pro Installation
This section contains instructions for connecting the QE Pro via both USB and serial modes.
USB Mode
This section contains instructions for connecting the QE Pro in USB mode. To connect the QE Pro to a
computer via the USB port, the computer must be running a Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X (10.5 or
later), or Linux (x86 or amd64 platform since 2010) operating system.
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Procedure
Follow the steps below to connect the QE Pro to a computer via the USB port:
1. Install the spectrometer operating software on the destination computer.
Caution
Do NOT connect the spectrometer to the computer until you install the spectrometer
operating software. Follow the instructions below to properly connect and configure
your system.
2. Plug the +5 VDC power supply into the QE Pro.
3. Locate the USB cable (USB-CBL-1) provided with the QE Pro.
4. Insert the square end of the cable into the side of the QE Pro.
5. Insert the rectangular end of the cable into the USB port of the PC.