General Information; Safety - THORLABS CCS Series Quick Start Manual

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The CCS Series Spectrometer is designed for general laboratory use. Integrated routines allow
averaging, smoothing, peak indexing, as well as saving and recalling data sets.
Attention
Do not connect the CCS Series Spectrometer to a PC prior to installingh the OSA-SW
Application! The installation package includes CCS Series Spectrometer specific drivers and
software that must be installed before the CCS Series Spectrometer is connected to the PC for the
first time.
A troubleshooting section and detailed specifications of the various components are provided in
this manual. The description of the instrument driver commands can be found in the VXIpnp VISA
instrument driver package.
Application software OSA-SW
OSA-SW is an acronym for "Optical Spectrum Analyzer Software". This software can be used for
acquiring direct, transmittance and absorbance measurements in conjunction with Thorlabs' optical
spectrum analyzers and CCD spectrometers.
After the installation, the software is able to communicate with all Thorlabs CCD based CCS
Series Spectrometers and OSA20x Optical Spectrum Analyzers. Additionally, a number of virtual
devices are included to demonstrate the functionality of OSA-SW: five for OSA20x Analyzers and
one for CCS spectrometers.

1.1 Safety

Attention
The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual
will only apply when the unit is operated correctly as it was designed for.
The CCS Series Spectrometer must not be operated in explosion endangered
environments!
Do not obstruct the air ventilation slots in the housing!
Do not remove covers!
Do not open the cabinet. There are no parts serviceable by the operator inside!
This precision device is only serviceable if properly packed into the complete original
packaging including the plastic foam sleeves. If necessary, ask for replacement
packaging.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel!
Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be made or
components not supplied by Thorlabs be used.
Attention
The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise
specified herein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying
documentation.
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