Ocean Optics Jaz Install - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Product Overview
Jaz is a community of stackable, modular and autonomous component modules that combine to create a
community of smart sensing instruments that is unfettered by the limits of traditional optical sensing
instrumentation: a powerful microprocessor and onboard display eliminate the need for a PC; stackable,
autonomous instrument modules allow users to customize the system to their changing application needs;
and Ethernet connectivity plus SD card data storage capability facilitate remote operation.
Jaz is built on a platform that expands to include a light source, rechargeable lithium-ion battery and up to
8 spectrometer modules to make Jaz the first analytical instrument easily adaptable for the field, lab or
process environment. Jaz can also connect to a computer via the USB port. When connected through a
USB 2.0 or 1.1, the spectrometer draws power from the host computer. Jaz, like all USB devices, can be
controlled by our SpectraSuite software, a completely modular, Java-based spectroscopy software
platform that operates on Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems.
Jaz is extremely adaptable. It can be powered via battery, USB connection, over the Ethernet, or from a
power outlet. The Jaz display can be rotated 180 degrees in either direction and the faceplate itself can be
specified for either orientation. You can order the specific modules needed for your particular application
to be built in the Jaz stack, making Jaz a uniquely customizable scientific instrument and eliminating the
cost of unnecessary components.
Stack of Jaz Modules