Ocean Optics Nirquest Install - Manual (Page 10)

1: Introduction
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• 6 slit widths
• Electrical Performance
• 16 bit, 500KHz A/D converter
• Integration times from 1 ms to 120 seconds (depending on spectrometer model)
• Embedded microcontroller allows programmatic control of all operating parameters and
standalone operation
• USB 2.0 480Mbps
• RS232 (2-wire) 115Kbaud
• Multiple communication standards for digital accessories (SPI, I2C)
• Onboard Pulse Generator
• 3 programmable strobe signals for triggering other devices
• Software control of nearly all pulse parameters
• Onboard GPIO
• 10 user-programmable digital I/Os
• EEPROM storage for
• Wavelength Calibration Coefficients
• Linearity Correction Coefficients
• Absolute Irradiance Calibration (optional)
• Plug-n-play interface for PC applications
• 30-pin connector for interfacing to external products
• CE certification
Advantages Over NIR Series Spectrometers
The NIRQuest Spectrometers offer a high-performance optical bench with low-noise electronics and more
gratings than have been available in the past. The following list of improved features shows how the
NIRQuest offers improved functionality over our previous NIR Spectrometers at a lower cost to you..
• 20 % Higher Throughput. Higher throughput means higher sensitivity and shorter integration
times needed. The chart below compares spectra from the NIR512 with the NIRQuest 512.