Ocean Optics Nirquest Install - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter 2
Installing the NIRQuest
Spectrometer
Overview
You must install the operating software application prior to connecting the NIRQuest Spectrometer to the
PC. The Ocean Optics spectrometer operating software installs the drivers required for NIRQuest
Spectrometer installation. If you do not install the software first, the system will not properly recognize
the NIRQuest Spectrometer.
If you have already connected the NIRQuest Spectrometer to the PC prior to installing the software,
consult Chapter 3:
Troubleshooting for information on correcting a corrupt NIRQuest Spectrometer
installation.
Once you have properly installed the spectrometer, refer to either the SpectraSuite operating instructions
for information on taking measurements.
NIRQuest Spectrometer Installation
This section contains instructions for connecting the NIRQuest Spectrometer via both USB and serial
modes.
Caution
Ensure that TEC power is always applied (using SpectraSuite software) before USB
power.
USB Mode
Follow the steps in this section to interface the NIRQuest Spectrometer via the USB port to a desktop or
notebook PC.
To connect the NIRQuest Spectrometer to a PC via the USB port, the PC must be running the Windows
ME/2000/XP operating system.