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Operation – Ocean Optics USB-TC User Manual

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USB-TC Instructions

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Operation

After applying power to the USB-TC, slide the ON/OFF switch to ON.

Caution

Be sure to wait for the green Setpoint LED to light (indicating that the setpoint
temperature has been reached) before taking measurements with the
spectrometer. Otherwise, your spectrometer readings could be in error.

The front panel LEDs indicate the status of the USB-TC as follows:

LED Name

Color

Meaning

Setpoint

green

Spectrometer is stabilized at the setpoint temperature. You can start to
take measurements.

Searching

yellow

Spectrometer is being heated to the setpoint temperature. Wait until the
Setpoint LED lights to take measurements.

Fault

red

An error condition exists. Return the unit to the factory.

If none of the LEDs are lit, the USB-TC is not receiving power.