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SPECTROMETERS
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  • Page 1 AVASPEC-NEXOS SPECTROMETERS Operation manual NEED TECHNICAL SUPPORT? Scan the QR-code or visit www.avantes.com/support We are happy to help you!
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ....................2 AvaSpec-NEXOS™ Introduction ................3 System overview ....................4 Technical specifications AvaSpec-NEXOS™ ..............5 External interfaces .................... 6 USB 2.0 connection AvaSpec-NEXOS™ ..............6 RS232 connection AvaSpec-NEXOS™-LINK ............6 SPI connection AvaSpec-NEXOS™-LINK ..............6 I/O Connector .................... 7 5.4.1 Digital I/O characteristics ................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an AvaSpec Avantes Fiber Optic Spectrometer System. The latest version of this manual can also be downloaded from our website www.avantes.com under the section downloads. This manual provides (OEM) users with directions and technical details on implementing the AvaSpec-NEXOS™...
  • Page 4: Avaspec-Nexos™ Introduction

    AvaSpec NEXOS™ product manual 2 AvaSpec-NEXOS™ Introduction Figure 1: AvaSpec-NEXOS spectrometer The AvaSpec-NEXOS™ is a compact spectrometer where electronics and optical bench are integrated in one small housing, as illustrated in Figure 1. Currently the NEXOS™ series is available with 2 detector types: •...
  • Page 5: System Overview

    AvaSpec NEXOS™ product manual 3 System overview A system overview of the AvaSpec-NEXOS™ is shown in Figure 2. USB2.0 RS232 Communication AvaSpec-NEXOS™ Figure 2: System overview AvaSpec-NEXOS™ The Optical sensor, which consists of an optical bench and a detector, is controlled by the data acquisition electronics.
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications Avaspec-Nexos

    Power supply 5Vdc USB power, 300mA 5-12Vdc when using RS232 or SPI communication Temperature range 5 - 55 °C Dimensions, weight 105 x 80 x 20 mm, 278 g Table 1: Technical specifications AvaSpec-NEXOS™ Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 7: External Interfaces

    AvaSpec NEXOS™ product manual 5 External interfaces The Pigtail is for communication and powering the AvaSpec-NEXOS™. The I/O connector provides digital and analog input, output, triggering and synchronization options. 5.1 USB 2.0 connection AvaSpec-NEXOS™ The pigtail USB connector is specified below.
  • Page 8: I/O Connector

    Output Voltage Low: typ. 0Vdc, max. 0.45Vdc @ Iout = -8mA • Max Output current: 25mA • 1K@100MHz chip bead ferrite, 600mR, 200mA • ESD supporessor: operating voltage 5Vdc, clamping voltage 60Vdc Figure 3. Digital I/O circuit Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 9: Analog Output Characteristics

    = Programmable integration delay -21 ns – 89 s t5 = Programmable integration time 1 µs – 4294 s t6 = Fixed detector readout time 350 µs for 2048CL 700 µs for 4096CL Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 10: Strobe Output / Laser Output

    If Laser Pulse Width is set to a value greater than 0, digital output 5 outputs the laser signal. If ‘strobe control’ is set to a value greater than 0, digital output 5 outputs the strobe signal. The strobe signal takes precedence over the laser out signal. Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 11: Led Interface

    Two leds are available for status signaling, as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8: LEDS for status signaling Power-on Measurement in progress Power LED Measurement LED Table 8: LED status signaling 5.6 AvaSpec-NEXOS™ dimensions Figure 9: AvaSpec-NEXOS™ topview Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 12 AvaSpec NEXOS™ product manual Figure 10: Avaspec-NEXOS™ dimensions in mm Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...

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