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- Page 1 AVASPEC-VARIUS SPECTROMETERS Operation manual NEED TECHNICAL SUPPORT? Scan the QR-code or visit www.avantes.com/support We are happy to help you!
- Page 2 Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. Avantes BV. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity concerning any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NIRLine AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7-EVO ....................21 3.3.8 NIRLine AvaSpec-NIR256/512-……-HSC-EVO ..................22 3.3.9 LED indicator StarLine AvaSpec-Varius ....................23 3.3.10 LED indicators StartLine/SensLine/NIRLine/VARIUS OEM ............23 3.3.11 AvaSpec I/O connectors ......................... 23 AvaSoft manual ................................. 27 Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
AvaSpec Operating Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing Avantes. This operating manual has been crafted to assist you in effectively utilizing the capabilities of your new spectrometer. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or a novice user, this manual is designed to provide comprehensive guidance for the optimal operation of our product. - Page 5 The standard USB interface cable is included. EVO systems come with a USB3.0 cable. To connect other devices to the spectrometer a variety of cables are available (to be ordered separately) . Ethernet cable is not supplied as standard. Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com...
- Page 6 Please make sure to save this document in a secure place. Upgrades Sometimes an upgrade or a change to your system is desired. For Avantes to make these changes, the customer should first contact us and obtain a Return to Manufacturer Authorization (RMA) number.
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Page 7: Quick Start
During the installation, the install program will check if the WinUSB driver has been installed on the PC. In some earlier AvaSoft versions, an Avantes kernel USB driver was installed for Avantes spectrometers on 32bit versions of Windows. - Page 8 LAN. Default a new spectrometer is delivered with DHCP enabled. The power LED is blinking during request of the IP address, when the power LED remains ON, the spectrometer is ready for use. Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com...
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Page 9: Launching The Software
If no DHCP server is available in your network, you can change the IP settings of spectrometer to fixed IP. Please use the IP_Settings_AS7010 utility. This utility can be found in the Avantes software folder in the Windows start menu. -
Page 10: Quick Start: Measuring And Saving A Spectrum
To improve the Signal/Noise ratio, a number of spectra may be averaged. To do this, the value in the spectrometer window (below the integration time) can be increased. The new value will take effect when you press the ‘Set’ button. Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com... -
Page 11: Measurement Setups
AvaSpec Operating Manual Measurement Setups On the following pages the typical configurations for absorbance, transmission, irradiance, and reflection experiments can be found. UV/VIS Absorbance/Transmission Setup Irradiance Setup Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com... - Page 12 AvaSpec Operating Manual Reflection Setup Fluorescence Setup Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com...
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Page 13: Fiber Optic Spectrometers
AvaSpec-RS (Replaceable-Slit) SMA-RS entrance For most customers the choice between throughput and resolution is not an easy one. Avantes offers the possibility for end-users to easily replace a slit through the introduction of our replaceable-slit feature. Replaceable slit and slit kit are available for the following spectrometers:... - Page 14 Never insert the RS-SLIT connector by tightening the RS-SLIT mounting screws. Use only a hand screwdriver to tighten the RS-SLIT mounting screws to prevent damage to the spectrometer. Keep in mind that swapping a slit may cause small changes in spectral positioning. Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com...
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Page 15: Avaspec-Varius Tm -Rs (Replaceable Slit)
AvaSpec Operating Manual AvaSpec-Varius -RS (Replaceable Slit) Avantes offers the possibility for end-users to easily replace a slit on the AvaSpec-Varius AvaSpec-NEXOS spectrometers. This replaceable slit option is available on all non-OEM spectrometers. Measurement flexibility To fully utilize your Varius series spectrometer with replaceable slit, a variety of slit sizes (10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 μm) are available. -
Page 16: Spectrometer Connections Usb3.0/Ethernet Platform
The outside diameter is 5.5mm, the inside diameter is 2.1mm. The electrical circuit accepts voltages between 5 and 15V. Note: Please use Avantes PS-12VDC/2.08A power supply only. Serious damage to the electronics may occur, when other power supplies with different polarity and/or voltage ratings are used. -
Page 17: Starline Avaspec-Uls
The outside diameter is 5.5mm, the inside diameter is 2.1mm. The electrical circuit accepts voltages between 5 and 15V. Note: Please use Avantes PS-12VDC/2.08A power supply only. Serious damage to the electronics may occur, when other power supplies with different polarity and/or voltage ratings are used. -
Page 18: Sensline Avaspec-Uls
USB2.0. Note: Please use Avantes IC-USB3-2 cables, to guarantee the working at USB power. When other USB cables are used the working is not guaranteed. Power connector (only needed if not USB-powered or Ethernet operation) The power connector is a Low power DC connector with GND on outer contact and +12VDC typical on inner contact. -
Page 19: Sensline Avaspec-Hs2048Xl-Evo
USB3.0 port. When powered from an USB2.0 port the spectrometer will not start-up due to the lower available current with USB2.0. Note: Please use Avantes IC-USB3-2 cables, to guarantee the working at USB power. When other USB cables are used the working is not guaranteed. Power connector (only needed if not USB-powered or Ethernet operation) The power connector is a Low power DC connector with GND on outer contact and +12VDC typical on inner contact. -
Page 20: Sensline Avaspec-Uls2048X64Tec-Evo
The power connector is a 4pins power DC connector with GND and +12V contacts. Note: Please use Avantes PS-12VDC/5.0A power supply only. The power supply is supplied as standard with the AvaSpec NIRLine. Serious damage to the electronics may occur, when other power supplies with different polarity and/or voltage ratings are used. -
Page 21: Sensline Avaspec-Hsc1024X58Tec-Evo
The power connector is a 4pins power DC connector with GND and +12V contacts. Note: Please use Avantes PS-12VDC/5.0A power supply only. The power supply is supplied as standard with the AvaSpec NIRLine. Serious damage to the electronics may occur, when other power supplies with different polarity and/or voltage ratings are used. -
Page 22: Nirline Avaspec-Nir256/512-1.7-Evo
USB3.0 port. When powered from an USB2.0 port the spectrometer will not start-up due to the lower available current with USB2.0. Note: Please use Avantes IC-USB3-2 cables, to guarantee the working at USB power. When other USB cables are used the working is not guaranteed. Power connector (only needed if not USB-powered or Ethernet operation) The power connector is a Low power DC connector with GND on outer contact and +12VDC typical on inner contact. -
Page 23: Nirline Avaspec-Nir256/512
The power connector is a 4pins power DC connector with GND and +12V contacts. Note: Please use Avantes PS-12VDC/5.0A power supply only. The power supply is supplied as standard with the AvaSpec NIRLine. Serious damage to the electronics may occur, when other power supplies with different polarity and/or voltage ratings are used. -
Page 24: Led Indicator Starline Avaspec-Varius
• 5VDC power supply • Note: Please use Avantes IC-USB3-2 cables, to guarantee the working at USB power. When other USB cables are used the working is not guaranteed. Ethernet Connector RJ45 The RJ45 connector has the following physical characteristics: Gigabit Ethernet •... - Page 25 AvaSpec Operating Manual Synchronization connector SMB miniature 50R coax synchronization connector, to synchronize to other AvaSpec-EVO or AvaSpec- Varius spectrometers only, order code for SMA cables is IC-COAX-SMB-0,25 for 250mm coax cable. Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com...
- Page 26 TTL output, AvaSoft programmable delay and duration, max 50 mA* TTL input, AvaSoft-Save dark DO10 general purpose TTL output, max 25 mA* Analog output, 0-5VDC * All DO’s combined cannot supply more than 150 mA Revision: 11-00 © Avantes BV http://www.avantes.com/ info@avantes.com...
- Page 27 Ordering Information Interface cables IC-DB26-2 Interface cable AvaSpec for all Avantes light sources with a DB15 connector IC-DB26-FOS2-2 Interface Y-cable AvaSpec to FOS-2 and all Avantes light sources with a DB15 connector IC-USB3-2 Interface cable AvaSpec to USB3.0 port on PC, 2m IC-Extrig-USB2...
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Page 28: Avasoft Manual
Please see the software section in the Avantes Catalogue for an overview of the extra functionality in AvaSoft-Full. A detailed description about all features in the full version can be found in the help menu.
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