Ocean Optics Nirquest Install - Manual (Page 12)

1: Introduction
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Interface Options
The NIRQuest Spectrometer has both USB and serial port connectors (with the use of an adapter),
enabling you to connect the spectrometer to a desktop or notebook computer via a USB port or serial port.
However, you must create custom software if using the serial port. SpectraSuite software is available if
you are connecting via the USB port.
Computer Interface Operating System
Requirements
Cable Needed Description of Cable
Desktop or
Notebook PC via
USB Port
Windows Me/
2000/XP USB-CBL-1
(included)
Cable connects from USB port on
NIRQuest Spectrometer to USB port on
desktop or notebook PC
Desktop or
Notebook PC via
Serial Port
Any 32-bit Windows
operating system
HR4-
BREAKOUT
(not included)
Adapter block that enables connection
from serial port on NIRQuest to serial
port on desktop or notebook PC; comes
with 5 VDC power supply (required
when connecting to serial port)
Items Included with Shipment
 NIRQuest Spectrometer
 + 5VDC power supply
Important information and documentation accompany your NIRQuest Spectrometer upon shipment. This
includes:
 Packing List – The packing list is located inside a plastic bag attached to the outside of the
shipment box (the invoice is mailed separately). The items listed on the packing slip include all of
the components in the order, including customized items installed in the spectrometer, such as the
slit. The packing list also includes important information, such as the shipping and billing
addresses, as well as any components on back order.
 Wavelength Calibration Data Sheet – Each spectrometer is shipped with a Wavelength
Calibration Data Sheet that contains information unique to your spectrometer. SpectraSuite
Operating Software reads this calibration data from your spectrometer when it interfaces to a PC
via the USB port.
Note
Please save the Wavelength Calibration Data Sheet for future reference.
 15-Pin Accessory Cable (see NIRQuest 15-Pin Accessory Cable Pinout )
 Software and Resources Library CD – Each spectrometer order comes with Ocean Optics’
Software and Resources Library CD. This disc contains all Ocean Optics software and manuals
for software operation, spectrometers, and spectroscopic accessories. Documentation is provided
in Portable Document Format (PDF). You need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0 or higher to
view these files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on the CD.