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  • Page 1 Spectrometer CCS Series Spectrometer Operation Manual 2023...
  • Page 2 Version: Date: 09-Mar-2023 Copyright © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3 NI VISA Instrument driver 64bit on 64bit systems 5 Maintenance and Service 5.1 Version Information 5.2 Troubleshooting 6 Appendix 6.1 Technical Data 6.2 Dimensions 6.3 Certifications and Compliances 6.4 Return of Devices 6.5 Manufacturer/Importer Address 6.6 Warranty 6.7 Copyright and Exclusion of Liability 6.8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Paragraphs preceded by this symbol explain hazards that could damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause loss of data. Note This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form. Please read this advice carefully! © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 5: General Information

    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 com- ponents not supplied by Thorlabs be used. Attention The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified herein.

  • Page 6: Ordering Codes And Accessories

    Users that change or modify the product described in this manual in a way not expressly ap- proved by Thorlabs (party responsible for compliance) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Thorlabs is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Thorlabs.
  • Page 7 The installer checks for these software components and, if necessary, will install them automatically. You will be notified accordingly. Attention Do not connect the instrument to your PC before the software has been completely installed. © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Do not connect an instrument supported by the ThorSpectra software to the PC during software installation! 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. Administrator privileges are required for installation.

  • Page 9: Operating Elements

    Use of alternative cables may result in aborted measurements or stalling of the soft- ware. 3. Start the ThorSpectra software. 4. The CCS Spectrometer is now ready for operation and is recognized by the ThorSpectra software. The operating system loads the appropriate USB drivers for the CCS spectrometer instrument. © 2023 Thorlabs...
  • Page 10 CCS Series Spectrometer Note Please find detailed instructions on the ThorSpectra Software in the ThorSpectra manual optical spectrum analyzer website. CCS specific features of the ThorSpectra software are described in section ThorSpectra with CCS. © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 11: Thorspectra With Ccs

    2. Apply an optical input signal to the fiber input. Increase the integration time until the spec- trum is displayed. A right click into the data display area zooms in the intensity axis to it's best fit to the spectrum. © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 12: Device Setup In Thorspectra

    CCS Series Spectrometer Note If you are using a CCS200 broadband spectrometer and a continuous spectrum (e.g. of a white light lamp) shall be measured, please note the following recommendation: Due to the eccentricity between the fiber core and the ferrule of the delivered FG200UCC MMF and the geometry of the input slit of the spectrometer, the displayed spectral intensity may vary when the SMA connector of the fiber is rotated within the input receptacle of the CCS200.

  • Page 13: Common Settings

    Noise Amplification · · Wavelength Calibration Note The amplitude correction will work properly only if the CCS spectrometer was factory calibrated for amplitude correction! The factory amplitude correction can be carried out only for wavelengths > 380 nm. © 2023 Thorlabs...
  • Page 14 CCS Series Spectrometer Noise Amplification Noise amplification mode is recommended if weak intensities are measured and minimal noise interference is required. The level of amplification around a defined center wavelength can be set. In the interface shown below, configure the following: 1.
  • Page 15 LED with the settings shown above (intensities between 470 nm and 660 nm) is dis- played with or without amplitude correction in wavelength range mode. For better visualization, a line marker is inserted at the center wavelength range: © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 16: Wavelength Calibration

    Spectrum with Amplitude Correction enabled 3.2.3 Wavelength Calibration The sensor of the Thorlabs CCS spectrometera is a CCD line array. The spectrometer optics direct the light of a certain wavelength to a certain pixel on the CCD line. Each CCS spectro- meter is factory calibrated, using a calibration source with well-known spectral lines.
  • Page 17 5. After the calibration table is completed, press "Save". The user calibration points are now stored to the CCS spectrometer EEPROM in addition to the factory calibration. Following the user calibration procedure, the wavelength calibration can be switched between Factory and © 2023 Thorlabs...
  • Page 18 CCS Series Spectrometer User Calibration by checking the box "Enable User Wavelength Calibration". A new user cal- ibration will overwrite the previous user calibration. © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 19: Write Your Own Application

    Beside that, LabVIEW driver vi's are provided with the *.llb con- tainer file Note All above environments require also the NI VISA instrument driver dll ! In the next sections the location of above files for all hardware, supported by OSA CCS drivers, is described in detail. © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 20: Ni Visa Instrument Driver 32Bit On 32Bit Systems

    C:\Program Files\Microsoft.NET\Primary Interop Assemblies\..Thorlabs.ccs.interop.dll Example for C C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CCSseries\..Examples\C sample.c - C program how to communicate with a CCS series spectrometer sample.exe - same, but executable Example for C# Solution file: C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CCSseries\..Examples\CSharp\CCS100_CSharpDemo.sln...
  • Page 21 4 Write Your Own Application Project file C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CCSseries\..Examples\CSharp\CCS100_CSharpDemo\CCS100_CSharpDemo.csproj Executable sample demo C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CCSseries\..Examples\CSharp\CCS100_CSharpDemo\bin\Release\CCS100_CSharpDemo.exe Example for LabView Included in driver llb container © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 22: Ni Visa Instrument Driver 32Bit On 64Bit Systems

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft.NET\Primary Interop Assemblies\..Thorlabs.ccs.interop.dll Example for C C:\Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CCSser- ies\..Examples\C sample.c - C program how to communicate with a CCS series spectrometer sample.exe - same, but executable Example for C# Solution file: C:\Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CCSser- ies\...
  • Page 23 4 Write Your Own Application Project file C:\Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CCSser- ies\..Examples\CSharp\CCS100_CSharpDemo\CCS100_CSharpDemo.csproj Executable sample demo C:\Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CCSser- ies\..Examples\CSharp\CCS100_CSharpDemo\bin\Release\CCS100_CSharpDemo.exe Example for LabView Included in driver llb container. © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 24: Ni Visa Instrument Driver 64Bit On 64Bit Systems

    ...Thorlabs CCSseries\TLCCS.fp .net wrapper dll C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft.NET\Primary Interop Assemblies\..Thorlabs.ccs.interop64.dll Example for C C:\Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\..Thorlabs CCSseries\Examples\C sample.c - C program how to communicate with a CCS series spectrometer sample64.exe - same, but 64bit executable © 2023 Thorlabs...
  • Page 25 ...bin\Release\CCS100_CSharpDemo.exe Note To get a 64bit executable you can set your project options to compile for 64bit targets. You have to set the references for the executable to the 64bit DLLs (see above, Thorlabs.ccs.in- terop64.dll). Example for LabView Included in driver llb container.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Service

    CCS Series Spectrometer 5 Maintenance and Service Protect the CCS Series Spectrometer from adverse weather conditions. The CCS Series Spec- trometer is not water resistant. Attention To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to spray, liquids or solvents! The unit does not need a regular maintenance by the user.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    This might cause peak heights to in- or decrease to a higher degree than the integ- ration time was changed. · If you want to make relative comparisons of signal heights or areas beneath the curve, try using integration times above 4 ms and use the dark current correction. © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 28: Appendix

    CCS Series Spectrometer 6 Appendix 6.1 Technical Data CCS100 Item # CCS175 CCS200 Optical Specs Wavelength Range 700 nm 1000 nm 1000 nm Spectral Accuracy <0.5 nm FWHM @ 435 <0.6 nm FWHM @ 633 <2 nm FWHM @ 633 nm Slit (W x H) 20 µm x 2 mm...

  • Page 29: Dimensions

    6 Appendix 6.2 Dimensions © 2023 Thorlabs...

  • Page 30: Certifications And Compliances

    CCS Series Spectrometer 6.3 Certifications and Compliances 6.4 Return of Devices This precision device is only serviceable if returned and properly packed into the complete ori- ginal packaging including the complete shipment plus the cardboard insert that holds the en- closed devices.

  • Page 31: Manufacturer/Importer Address

    6.6 Warranty Thorlabs warrants material and production of the CCS Series Spectrometer for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment in accordance with and subject to the terms and con- ditions set forth in Thorlabs’ General Terms and Conditions of Sale which can be found at: General Terms and Conditions: https://www.thorlabs.com/Images/PDF/LG-PO-001_Thorlabs_terms_and_%20agreements.pdf...

  • Page 32: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    EC, and are not dissembled or contaminated. Contact Thorlabs for more informa- tion. Waste treatment is your own responsibility. “End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 33 www.thorlabs.com...

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