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Chapter 6: Operation
This chapter provides information about enabling the control of an IsoPlane and Princeton
Instruments detector by either the LightField (64-bit) or WinSpec (32-bit) software. This
chapter also points out how to perform alignment using the software. Additional
information about operating the system can be found in the appropriate software manual or
help file.
6.1 Pre-Operation Checks
Before launching the data acquisition software (i.e., LightField or WinSpec,) verify that:
6.2 Initialization
When power is turned on to the IsoPlane, it initializes to a wavelength of 0.0 nm for grating
number 1. If power to the IsoPlane is switched off and then on again, it will reinitialize.
Initialization gives the system a reference, or starting position to keep track of wavelength
position, grating location, and other parameters. Alternative startup parameters can be
programmed if the factory defaults are not appropriate. Refer to
Monochromator Control
WARNINGS!
A PyLoN with an internal shutter
1.
IsoPlane spectrograph.
A SPEC-10 with an internal shutter
2.
IsoPlane spectrograph.
If the detector has a flange mount and has an internal shutter,
3.
the Shutter connector to drive a shutter internal to an
NOT USE
IsoPlane. If both the detector and spectrograph have shutters, the
IsoPlane shutter must be removed. Alternatively, a Princeton
Instruments SHC-EXT Shutter Control Box may be used to control
the opening and closing of the IsoPlane's internal shutter. Refer to
Chapter 4, Internal
The detector is mounted to the IsoPlane.
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The detector and IsoPlane are connected to the computer via the appropriate
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communications cables.
The detector and IsoPlane are powered on.
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If the detector is LN-cooled, the Dewar has been filled.
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Software, on page 73 for additional information.
CANNOT
CANNOT
Shutter, on page 25 for additional information.
be used with an
be used with an
DO
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