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SVC HR-1024i / SVC HR-768i
SVC HR-640i / SVC HR-768si
SVC HR-512i
USER MANUAL
Revision 1.12
29 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
Voice: (845) 471-7007, Fax: (845) 471-7020, E-mail: svcinfo@spectravista.com
Copyright © © © © 2014 Spectra Vista Corporation

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  • Page 1 SVC HR-1024i / SVC HR-768i SVC HR-640i / SVC HR-768si SVC HR-512i USER MANUAL Revision 1.12 29 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 Voice: (845) 471-7007, Fax: (845) 471-7020, E-mail: svcinfo@spectravista.com Copyright © © © © 2014 Spectra Vista Corporation...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SHOW TARGET JPEGS ............................. 50 PLOT SETTINGS … ..............................51 LARGER BUTTONS ..............................53 About ................................53 SECTION 3 – OPERATION ..........................54 1. S ................................54 ETUP SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 4 Data File Naming Convention (AutoSave) ........................88 Data File Location ................................ 88 Startup ................................88 Operation ............................... 89 COMMAND Button “REFERENCE” ........................... 90 COMMAND Button “TARGET” ..........................90 SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 5 APPENDIX W – SPECTRALON® CARE / HANDLING ................106 APPENDIX X – INSTRUMENT QUALITY CHECKLIST ................. 107 APPENDIX Y – INSTRUMENT DEFAULT SETTINGS ................109 APPENDIX Z – INSTRUMENT FOV DIAGRAM(S) .................. 111 SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 6: Section 1 - Spectroradiometer

    A full range of options are available. These options include alternate foreoptics, fiber optic light guides, irradiance spheres, cosine diffusers, Reflectance Probe, back packs, white reference panels, tripods and other custom engineered field devices. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 7: Hardware Description

    Alternatively, a tripod can be mounted at the bottom of the optical plate (as shown in Figure 2 below) where the hole location is near the center of gravity of the instrument with battery pack installed. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 8: Foreoptic Options

    The following foreoptics are available: (1) 4° nominal FOV lens (standard) (2) 8° nominal FOV lens (optional) (3) 14° nominal FOV lens (optional) SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 9: Battery Pack

    0 volts. The battery can then be charged via the charging connector with the supplied charger. Refer to Section 4 – Battery Charger for charging details. PULL HANDLE COVER PLATE CHARGE JACK ELECTRICAL CONTACTS Figure 3 Battery Pack SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 10: Support Feet

    The hand strap is adjustable and allows holding of the instrument with the right hand whilst actuating the laser scan switch with the right index finger. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 11: Laser Scan Switch

    The instrument has 3 connectors that may be used to communicate with external devices; two of these connections are located on the Control Panel, one is located on the bottom of the unit: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 12: Indicators

    (no stylus needed.) Text and icons are high contrast, designed to be read in direct sunlight conditions. Spectral plots are viewable from the display. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 13: Section 2 - Pc Data Acquisition Software

    If the screen shown above does not appear within 60 seconds: • Use Windows Explorer to explore the CD. • Double-click on the “setup.exe” file located on the CD in order to manually run the setup. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 14: Removing The Software

    Several tools are built into the software that allow SIG format data files to be merged, re-sampled, or re- processed automatically (see the Tools Menu description below.) The Data Acquisition Software’s initial screen is shown below. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 15 The Reference Scan Button causes the instrument to take and graphically display reference data. This button may also be activated by pressing either the “R” or “F1” key on the keyboard. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 16 A data point in a graph is selected by moving the cursor to the point of interest, and clicking the left mouse button on the point. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 17 NORMAL MODE: Click the right mouse button anywhere in the graph area to restore the magnification to normal. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 18: Description

    The following standard Windows file dialog box appears when “New” is selected. Note that the dialog style may vary slightly with different versions of the Windows OS. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 19 File of type This box has no purpose other than to display instructions to the user. Open Accepts the new base file name entered. Cancel Cancels the operation. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 20: Open

    Files Box. Only “SIG” format files may be opened by the Data Acquisition software. Open Opens the selected file(s) for display in the multi-graph. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 21: Save As

    Displays the files that exist in the current drive, directory, and search pattern. Save As Type Modifies the current search pattern used for displaying the existing files in the Files Box. Only the currently selected SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 22: Close

    Opens a standard Windows print dialog box. The current graph view may be printed using this dialog. DATA OPTIONS Configures how and when spectral measurements are stored to a files on a disk. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 23 PC Data Acquisition Software • Ascii File Check the column(s) of data that will appear in the ASCII data file. The options are: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 24: Exit

    Configures the Computer Port used for communications with the instrument. Once connected, sets the spectroradiometer operating parameters. When “Setup Instrument…” is selected, the software presents the following setup dialog box: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 25 COM port used to communicate with the instrument. The actual physical hardware associated with the COM port may be provided by a standard DB-9 hardware interface SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 26 Coadds has been acquired, then the scan is terminated and the actual number of Coadds is reported in the Sig file. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 27 If connected to an instrument, the settings shown are downloaded to the instrument, and the dialog exits. Cancel Exits the dialog without saving or sending any instrument settings. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 28: Setup Overlap/Matching

    Remove Overlapped Detector Data When this option is selected, the Transition Wvl fields control where the Si->Swir1 and Swir1->Swir2 transitions takes place. All overlapping spectral data is removed. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 29 Use NIR-SWIR Overlap Algorithm Frame Use The NIR-SWIR Overlap Algorithm… When checked, the Silicon and SWIR1 data are combined (within the Overlap Region) using a combination of the two SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 30: Setup External Data

    The Setup External Data dialog determines which, if any, of the external sensors’ data is saved to SIG files and/or displayed in the main GUI display When selected, the Setup External Data command displays the following dialog: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 31 Bluetooth Address up to the instrument. The instrument must be connected to the PC in order for this button to be enabled. Once the Bluetooth address is sent to the SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 32 GUI. When unchecked, dark current correction is not applied. This control has no effect on the data saved to the SIG file header. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 33: Read Memory

    When selected, the Read Memory command displays the following dialog: Download Control Frame This frame allows the user to define which internal scans are to be downloaded. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 34 Apply… Selecting this option will apply the current overlap/matching settings to the downloaded data. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 35: Timed Scans

    (reference vs. target), how the acquired data is displayed, and whether the data is written to disk files. When selected, the Timed Scans display the following dialog: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 36 Timing Frame This frame controls scan timing. Between Scans Allows the user to set the time (minutes / seconds) between acquired scans. The SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 37: Setup Gps

    Set the parameters that allow the Data Acquisition Software to access a source of NMEA V2.1 GPS data from a COM port. When selected, the Setup GPS menu item displays the following dialog: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 38 “configured” list above. COM Port Determines the COM port number for the NMEA V2.1 GPS data.. Baud Rate / Parity / Data Bits / SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 39 2D fix. Status The current COM Port connection status. Mode The current mode of operation, from “No Fix” to “3D Fix”. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 40: Tools

    Excel or other analysis packages. Use this tool to save time when using a third-party analysis tool to examine multiple SIG files simultaneously. When “SIG File Merge…” is selected, the software presents the following dialog box. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 41 The average of all Reference columns • The average of all Target columns • A calculated Reflectance, that is the average Target divided by the average Reference SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 42: Sig File Overlap/Matching

    In both cases, the current matching/overlap settings may have already been applied when the scans were acquired/downloaded. When “SIG File Overlap/Matching…” is selected, the software presents the following dialog box: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 43: White Plate Reflectance

    For example, if the input SIG file name is: “gr062606_001.sig”, then the output SIG file name is: “gr062606_001_moc..sig” WHITE PLATE REFLECTANCE… Corrects for non-ideal white (reference) plate reflectance. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 44 “_wpc” (White Plate Correction) appended to the original name. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 45: Resample Spectral Data

    When “Resample Spectral Data…” is selected, the software presents the following dialog box: Resampling Range Select either all wavelengths present within the input SIG file, or a specific range of interest. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 46: Instrument Calibration Data

    Note that the information within these tabs will be blank if no instrument is currently connected (See the Control->Setup Instrument menu to connect to an instrument). SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 47 Write Instrument Information To File: The program will prompt the operator to save the displayed information to the PC’s hard disk. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 48 Write Wavelength Calibration Table To Instrument: The program will prompt the operator to upload the current wavelength calibration table to the connected instrument. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 49 6-character familiar name that is displayed on the instrument’s LCD. Each fore-optic calibration also has an “Optic Type” – the radiometric calibration data is either a “Radiance” SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 50: Remote Access Server

    TCP/IP client/server interface. By using this tool, the PC Data Acquisition program becomes a network server that allows access from remote clients via a simple TCP/IP based protocol. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 51 Pressing this button causes the PC Data Acquisition program to close down its server function and stop listening for client connections. If not listening, this button will be disabled. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 52: Envi Spectral Library

    SIG files with overlap removed within a single ENVI Spectral Library. When “ENVI Spectral Library…” is selected, the software presents the following dialog box: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 53: Window

    (Single- and Multi-Graph) displays, and allows the operator to control some characteristics of the graph (line width, data markers, etc.) SINGLE GRAPH Displays the currently selected file in a Single Graph. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 54: Multi Graph

    MULTI GRAPH Displays the current list of open files together in one graph. Files can be displayed as reference radiance, target radiance or percent reflectance. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 55: Show Target Jpegs

    The Multi Graph displays the Target Radiance of the files in the File Stack versus wavelengths. The Multi Graph can display a maximum of 24 scans. SHOW TARGET JPEGS SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 56: Plot Settings

    Min Wavelength Sets the default minimum X-axis wavelength to use when displaying spectral data. Max Wavelength Sets the default maximum X-axis wavelength to used when displaying spectral data. Graphing Options Frame SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 57 SIG files. Cancel Exits this dialog without changing settings. Apply Now Applies changes and keeps the dialog open. Applies changes and exits the dialog. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 58: Larger Buttons

    Note that your software version may be different from this example. The “PROGRAM CHANGE LOG” contains a list of recent changes to the PC Data Acquisition Software in reverse chronological order. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 59: Section 3 - Operation

    (target) should be placed to completely fill the field of view of the instrument. The sighting laser can be actuated by pressing the laser scan switch on the top of the instrument. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 60: Field Of View

    Appendix Z for inserted hardcopies of FOV diagrams supplied with your instrument, when applicable). Figure 6 Setup for FOV map CAUTION: Do NOT look into the sighting laser window or laser beam. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 61: Connecting The Instrument To A Computer

    The display consists of 3 screens with the following functions: SCREEN 0 (Power-On Screen): appears for 10 seconds after power-on, and includes: INSTRUMENT MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER FIRMWARE VERSION LAST CALIBRATION DATE SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 62 This field is now displaying the percent change in the currently selected external data channel when compared to the reference, in the range -99% to +99%. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 63 GENERIC STATUS / WARNING / ERROR TEXT LINE – a single line of text at the bottom of the main screen which displays status, warning and/or error messages. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 64 Touch the ERASE ALL button to permanently remove all internal stored scans; once this button is pressed, a confirmation button will appear before the scans are actually removed from memory. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 65 Touch CAMERA to cycle among the internal JPEG camera target scan settings: No photos are taken. Low resolution (320x240) photos are taken with each Target scan. High resolution (640x480) photos are taken with each Target scan. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 66 SATS LOCKED: Number of satellites currently being used to compute position. LATITUDE/LONGITUDE/GPS TIME: Current position and GPS reported time stamp; these fields will remain blank until a position solution has been computed. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 67 This is also the channel selected to compute the percent change (Target to Reference) found in the EXT field on the LCD Main Screen. DARK CORR BUTTON SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 68 Touch SAVE SETTINGS to save all external data settings to non-volatile memory. When the instrument is re-powered, the most recently saved settings are restored, including the most recently acquired dark values. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 69: Reflectance Measurement Overview

    Press and hold the LASER/SCAN button to activate the sighting laser and verify the placement of the target to be measured relative to the laser spot as required to fill the field of view. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 70: Downloading Stand-Alone Measurements

    5. PDA Data Acquisition See Appendix F – PDA Data Acquisition Software for instructions on how to use the optional PDA device to acquire spectral data. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 71: Section 4 - Battery Charger

    Do not use any DC power supply or charger other than the charger supplied with the instrument, this may cause the battery pack to malfunction. Figure 7 Charger and battery pack SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 72: Charging

    The charger’s RED LED will be illluminated during charging; when charging is complete, the charger’s GREEN LED will be illuminated. Charging a battery from empty to full capacity will take approximately 5 hours. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 73: Appendix A1 - Hr-1024I Specifications

    Li-Ion Battery operated, 6.5 – 8.0 VDC @ 2.5A Environmental Temperature: -10C to +40C Humidity: <90%, non-condensing Cleaning Wipe down exterior with soft, dry cloth only. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 74: Appendix A2 - Hr-768I Specifications

    Li-Ion Battery operated, 6.5 – 8.0 VDC @ 2.5A Environmental Temperature: -10C to +40C Humidity: <90%, non-condensing Cleaning Wipe down exterior with soft, dry cloth only. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 75: Appendix A3 - Hr-640I Specifications

    Li-Ion Battery operated, 6.5 – 8.0 VDC @ 2.5A Environmental Temperature: -10C to +40C Humidity: <90%, non-condensing Cleaning Wipe down exterior with soft, dry cloth only. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 76: Appendix A4 - Hr-768Si Specifications

    Li-Ion Battery operated, 6.5 – 8.0 VDC @ 2.5A Environmental Temperature: -10C to +40C Humidity: <90%, non-condensing Cleaning Wipe down exterior with soft, dry cloth only. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 77: Appendix A5 - Hr-512I Specifications

    Li-Ion Battery operated, 6.5 – 8.0 VDC @ 2.5A Environmental Temperature: -10C to +40C Humidity: <90%, non-condensing Cleaning Wipe down exterior with soft, dry cloth only. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 78: Appendix B - File Descriptions

    Each sample is in the range –32K to +32K. external data dark= D1,D2,D3,D4,D D1-D8 are the most recent external dark data 5,D6,D7,D8 samples. These values are acquired when the “Dark Scan” button is pressed. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 79 Acquisition Software, these fields are both set to 0 (zero). factors= F1,F2,F3 F1/F2/F3 are the matching factors used to match Si and InGaAs1 detector data. F1 is the reference radiance matching factor. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 80 Reference/Target Values’ units depend on which calibration table or fore-optic was in use: Radiance: 10 * W/(cm² * nm * sr) Irradiance: 10 * W/(cm² * nm) RAW DN: counts SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 81 359.3 606.00 506.00 83.50 360.9 697.00 532.00 76.33 362.5 676.00 504.00 74.56 364.1 700.00 524.00 74.86 365.7 724.00 544.00 75.14 367.3 744.00 565.00 75.94 368.9 768.00 584.00 76.04 … SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 82: White Plate Reflectance Data File Format

    0.958 0.958 0.958 0.959 0.960 0.960 0.960 … 2492 0.945 2493 0.945 2494 0.944 2495 0.943 2496 0.946 2497 0.946 2498 0.947 2499 0.948 2500 0.946 SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 83: Pda Software Com Port Configuration File

    If the COM ports listed in the INI file do not match the COM ports configured into the PDA operating system, then the PDA will not be able to communicate correctly. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 84: Appendix C - Laser Safety

    (1) Explanatory Label Location – Front panel near fore-optic mount. (2) Warning Label Location – Front panel near fore-optic mount. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 85: Appendix D - Pc Third Party Bluetooth Usage

    Bluetooth discovery/association process. The password is dependent on the model number of the instrument, as defined below: Model Bluetooth Password HR-1024i hr1024i HR-768i hr768i HR-640i hr640i HR-768si hr768si HR-512i hr512i SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 86: Appendix E - Pc Usb Device Drivers

    Windows XP SP 2 is configured to ask before connecting to Windows Update, the screen below is shown. Select "No, not this time" from the options available and then click "Next" to proceed with the installation. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 87 Acquisition Software installation, in a folder called “USB Driver” that may be found in the PC Data Acquisition Software installation folder (typically, “C:\Program Files\Spectra Vista\HR1024i\”). Once the file path has been entered in the box, click “Next” to proceed. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 88 Windows should then display a message indicating that the installation was successful. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. This has installed the serial converter. The COM port emulation driver must be installed after this has completed. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 89 COM number in the PC Software’s Control->Setup” menu. To avoid this, try to plug the instrument into the same physical USB port on the PC each time. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 90: Removing Usb Device Drivers From The Pc

    Open the Add/Remove Programs utility located in "Control Panel\Add/Remove Programs". Select "FTDI USB Serial Converter Drivers" from the list of installed programs. Click the "Change/Remove" button, and follow the instructions to uninstall the drivers. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 91: Appendix F - Pda Data Acquisition Software

    Information regarding the PDA, outside of its specific use with the spectroradiometer may be found in the PDA manufacturer’s User Guide. PDA Requirements PDA Type: Windows Mobile Operating System: Windows Mobile 6.x Interfaces: RS-232, and/or Bluetooth virtual com port serial services. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 92: Pda Software - Quick Reference

    Host PC using the Microsoft ActiveSync software via a USB connection. The default location of SIG files on the PDA is in the folder: PDA Software 1.0: \My Documents\HR1024i Data\ PDA Software 1.1 or later: \My Documents\SVC Data\ SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 93: Pda Software Application - Detailed Usage

    On the PDA press the On/Off button. The PDA application can be started by tapping the Start button in the corner of the PDA power-on screen, and selecting the PDA program. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 94: Operation

    Menu Bar, named from left to right as “File”, “Graph”, and “Instrument”, and “Help”; and two large Command Buttons on the top labeled “Reference” and “Target” (See below.) SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 95: Command Button "Reference

    File->AutoSave option is checked. MENU BUTTON “FILE” The drop down menu list for “File” consists of the following menu items: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 96 “HR.mmddyy.nnnn.sig”, where mmddyy is the date and nnnn is the current value of the AutoSave File Counter (ranges from 0000 to 9999.) Exit Exits the application. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 97: Menu Button "Graph

    Wavelength in nanometers(nm). Reflectance is the ratio of the target scan vector to the reference scan vector. MENU BUTTON “INSTRUMENT” The dropdown menu list for “Instrument” has the following menu items: SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 98 The COM Ports listed are controlled by a PDA Software configuration file. See Appendix B – File Descriptions PDA Software COM Port Configuration File for more information. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 99: Settings Form

    Depending on whether Scan Time or Coadds mode is selected, the appropriate control in the upper half of the setup dialog is enabled (see above): SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 100: Menu Button "Help

    When Cancel is pressed, no changes are made to the settings. MENU BUTTON “HELP” The dropdown menu list for “Help” has the following menu items: About: Displays PDA software version information SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 101: Appendix G - Pda Usage Tips

    Continue to hold the Power Key until it counts to zero and beeps twice. Release the Power Key and immediately press and hold the Start and OK keys simultaneously. START KEY OK KEY POWER KEY 400X HARD RESET KEYS SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 102: Pda Power Up

    See Appendix B – File Descriptions PDA Software COM Port Configuration File for the format of this initialization file. The COM1 port is typically fixed and corresponds to the 9-pin RS-232 connector found on the PDA. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 103 The other COM port listed is the Bluetooth COM port. The COM port listed must correspond to the COM port configured into the PDA’s Bluetooth driver, or it will not be possible to communicate with the instrument via Bluetooth. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 104: Appendix H - Instrument Remote Access

    Example: “R 0<cr>” – acquire a normal reference scan. Example: “R 1<cr>” – acquire a special reference scan. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 105: Target Scan Command

    Error Response: "E: Parameter Value Error" – The client attempted to set a parameter outside of it’s range of valid values for this command. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 106: Optic Command

    Command: "S a<cr>" - This one-parameter command sets the instrument’s scan timing to a fixed number of seconds; note that this command overrides any prior Coadds Command that may have set the instrument’s scan timing to a fixed number of coadds. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 107: Coadds Command

    Busy Error If a new command is sent from the client before the previous command has completed, the server responds with an “E: Busy<cr><lf>” message. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 108: Appendix I - Fiber Optic Installation

    Rotate the retaining ring counterclockwise while holding the fiber optic adapter clock angle until the pin feeds into its locating hole. Hand tighten the retaining ring. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 109: Appendix J - Optional Fan Installation

    FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED IN THE FUTURE SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 110: Appendix K - Aux Port Specification

    Do Not Connect, reserved for future use. Output Host Comm TX RS-232 PC/PDA host connection. Input Host Comm RX RS-232 PC/PDA host connection. Output Host Comm GND RS-232 PC/PDA host connection. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 111: Appendix W - Spectralon® Care / Handling

    The following pages may contain Spectralon® reference panel related information when this manual is supplied in hardcopy form along with a instrument order that includes a reference panel. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 112: Appendix X - Instrument Quality Checklist

    The following pages may contain an instrument-specific quality assurance checklist for a particular serial number instrument, when this manual is supplied in hardcopy form along with a new or re-calibrated instrument. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 113 A P P E N D I C E S 1 0 8 1 0 8 1 0 8 1 0 8 SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 114: Appendix Y - Instrument Default Settings

    The following pages may contain one or more instrument-specific default values (recommended overlap removal, matching parameters, etc.) for a particular serial number instrument, when this manual is supplied in hardcopy form along with a new or re-calibrated instrument. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 115 A P P E N D I C E S 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 116: Appendix Z - Instrument Fov Diagram(S)

    The following pages may contain one or more instrument-specific field-of-view diagrams for a particular serial number instrument, when this manual is supplied in hardcopy form along with a new or re-calibrated instrument. SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 117 A P P E N D I C E S 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...
  • Page 118 Spectral Library Tool 1.11 Appendix H 12/9/13 Added description of new Remote Access commands. 1.12 Several 7/31/13 Added descriptions for new instrument models – HR-640i, HR- 768si, HR-512i SVC HR-1024i / HR-768i / HR-640i / HR-768si / HR-512i USER MANUAL REV 1.12...

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