Ocean Optics Nirquest Install - Manual (Page 9)

1: Introduction
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Software
SpectraSuite is the latest generation of operating software for all Ocean Optics spectrometers. It is a
completely modular, Java-based spectroscopy software platform that operates on Windows, Macintosh
and Linux operating systems. The software can control any Ocean Optics USB spectrometer and device,
as well as any other manufacturer’s USB instrumentation using the appropriate drivers.
SpectraSuite is a user-customizable, advanced acquisition and display program that provides a real-time
interface to a variety of signal-processing functions. With SpectraSuite, you have the ability to perform
spectroscopic measurements (such as absorbance, reflectance, and emission), control all system
parameters, collect and display data in real time, and perform reference monitoring and time acquisition
experiments. Consult the SpectraSuite manual for hardware requirements when using SpectraSuite (see
Product-Related Documentation ).
Accessories
Ocean Optics also offers a complete line of spectroscopic accessories to use with the NIRQuest
Spectrometer. Most spectroscopic accessories have SMA connectors for application flexibility. Thus,
changing the sampling system is as easy as unscrewing a connector and adding a new component or
accessory. A partial list of Ocean Optics spectroscopic accessories includes light sources, sampling
holders, filter holders, flow cells, fiber optic probes and sensors, collimating lenses, attenuators, diffuse
reflectance standards, integrating spheres and an extensive line of optical fibers.
This modular approach, where components are easily mixed and matched, offers remarkable applications
flexibility. You can select from hundreds of products to create distinctive systems for an almost endless
variety of optical-sensing applications.
Breakout Box
Ocean Optics also offers the Breakout Box (HR4-BREAKOUT), a passive module that separates the
signals from their 30-pin port to an array of standard connectors and headers, enabling easy access to a
variety of features found in Ocean Optics’ NIRQuest Spectrometer. In addition to the accessory
connector, the breakout box features a circuit board based on a neutral breadboard pattern that allows
custom circuitry to be prototyped on the board itself.
Features
• Hamamatsu G9204-512 (NIRQuest512), G9205-512 (NIRQUEST512-1.9), G9206-512W
(NIRQuest512-2.2), G9208-512W (NIRQuest512-2.5), G9206-256 (NIRQuest256-2.1), G9208-
256 (NIRQuest256-2.5) InGaAs linear array detector
• Wide dynamic range
• Low noise and low dark current
• Spectrometer Design
• Symmetrical Crossed Czerny Turner
• 101mm focal length
• 4 gratings (model-dependent)