Ocean Optics QE65000 - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 2
Installing the QE65000
Overview
You must install the operating software application prior to connecting the QE65000 Spectrometer to the
computer. The Ocean Optics spectrometer operating software installs the drivers required for the
QE65000 spectrometer installation. If you do not install the software first, the system will not properly
recognize the QE65000.
If you have already connected the QE65000 to the computer prior to installing the operating software,
consult Chapter 3:
Troubleshooting for information on correcting a corrupt QE65000 installation.
QE65000 Installation
This section contains instructions for connecting the QE65000 via both USB and serial modes.
Caution
Ensure that TEC power is always applied (using SpectraSuite software) before USB
power.
USB Mode
This section contains instructions for connecting the QE65000 in USB mode. To connect the QE65000 to
a computer via the USB port, the computer must be running a Windows 2000/XP, Mac OS X or Linux
operating system.
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Procedure
Follow the steps below to connect the QE65000 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 QE65000.
3. Insert the square end of the cable into the side of the QE65000.
4. Insert the rectangular end of the cable into the USB port of the PC.
5. If you intend to run the TE Cooler, plug the +5 VDC power supply into the QE65000.