Compaq Aero 2150 User's Guide

Operating Manualand User’s GuidePalm-SPECTM SpectrophotometerOcean Optics, Inc.380 Main StreetDunedin, FL 34698(727) 733-2447(727) 733-3962 faxFor the

6SpecificationsPalm-SPEC SpecificationsDimensions: 6" x 4.5" x 7.5" (LWH)Weight: 2.52 lb; 1.14 kgPower input: 5 V DCOperating temperatu

7OOIPS2000 Spectrometer Operating SoftwareOOIPS2000 Palm-SPEC Spectrometer Operating Software for Windows CE was designed with both thebusy lab techni

8Display FunctionsSeveral OOIPS2000 functions are accessed directly through buttons on the main display screen. From thedisplay screen, you can choose

9Transmission ModeTo view data in transmission mode, click the transmission mode icon or select Spectra | View Mode |Transmission from the menu. Befor

10File Menu FunctionsOpenTo open specific file types, select File | Open from the menu andthen choose Dark, Reference, Processed or Experiment data fi

11SampleTo save a sample spectrum, select File | Save | Sample from the menu. This command opens a save filedialog box. Whatever name is entered in th

12Application LogEnableSelecting File | Application Log | Enable from the menu records in a text file all executed softwareevents. The log acts as an

13• Logs tab. If selected,-- Creating Log File records the data log file name; thedate and time it was created; and the user who created it.-- Clearin

14Set Application Log FilenameSelecting File | Application Log | Set Application Log Filename from the menu allows you to changethe name of the applic

15Delete UserTo delete a current user, click the user's name in the Manage Users dialog box and select the DeleteUser button. When this button is

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16Spectra Menu FunctionsStore Reference and DarkTo store a reference and a dark spectrum, click the store reference and dark icon or select Spectra |

17AbsorbanceTo view data in absorbance mode, click the absorbance mode icon or select Spectra | ViewMode | Absorbance from the menu. Before this can o

18Configure Data AcquisitionTo set data acquisition parameters, select Spectra | Configure | Data Acquisition from the menu.Integration Time (msec)The

19Drift CorrectionOver time, the detected light from a source fluctuates or drifts. For extended experiments, you achieve thebest results if you can t

20System DiagnosticsThis feature monitors the functionality of the system -- such as the performance of the light source, the lifeof the bulbs, signal

21Log Menu FunctionsConfigureSelecting Log | Configure from the menu allows you to set the parameters for what kind of data is loggedinto a file each

22Save Current Log AsSelecting Log | Save Current Log As from the menu allows you to make a copy of the current data logand save it with a new name th

23Method Menu FunctionsCreateSelecting Method | Create from the menu opens a dialog box requiring you to name the experimentmethod you are about to cr

24Help Menu FunctionsHelp TopicsSelect Help from the menu to access abbreviated OOIPS2000help files in HTML format. The Contents page lists all helpto

25OOIPSCU Conversion UtilityThe OOIPSCU Palm-SPEC Conversion Utility software is designed to retrieve Palm-SPEC files from thePalm-SPEC. With this uti

Table of ContentsIntroduction... 1Palm-SPEC

26Configure OOIPSCU before converting files.13. Select File | Connect from the menu (a check mark must be next to Connect in the File menu) or clickt

27File Menu FunctionsConnectTo retrieve Palm-SPEC files from your Aero, you must first connect the Aero to your desktop or laptop PC.1. Remove the Ae

28DetailsTo list items and see detailed information about the items, select View | Details from the menu or click theView Details icon. The files are

29OOIBase32To convert Palm-SPEC files into OOIBase32 files, select Conversion | Conversion Format |OOIBase32 from the menu. OOIBase32 is our free adva

30Set Log FilenameTo name or rename the Palm-SPEC Conversion Utility Log file, select Log | Set Log Filename from themenu. A dialog box lists the curr

31Experiment TutorialPerform an Absorbance MeasurementAbsorbance spectra are a measure of how much light is absorbed by a sample. For most samples,abs

32Perform a Transmission MeasurementTransmission is the percentage of energy passing through a system relative to the amount that passesthrough the re

33Create a New Experiment Method1. Select Method | Create from the menu. You receive a Create Method dialog box where you mustname the method you are

34Configure an Experiment Method for ConcentrationThe absorbance of a solution is related to the concentration of the species within it. The relations

355: Initialize method regressionMake sure to insert this step. Choose whether you want a First order or Second order regression. The secondorder regr

Method Menu Functions (continued)... 23Export...

365. When you are ready to execute the concentration method, make sure that you have a blank in thesampling region but that the series of solutions w

37Appendix A: Method EventsList of Available Events Event Causes the Following+++++ File Menu +++++Open dark spectrum (D) Provides a dialog box to cho

38List of Available Events Event Causes the FollowingView data in transmission modeSwitches the view mode to absorbance mode. This step isnecessary be

39List of Available Events Event Causes the FollowingSet data log filename (D)Provides a dialog box to change the name of the data log file.When you r

40List of Available Events Event Causes the FollowingSet graph y range Allows you to set the range of the Y axis+++++ Cursor Commands +++++Set cursor

41List of Available Events Event Causes the FollowingWrite reference spectrum file Saves a reference spectrum fileWrite sample spectrum file Saves a s

IntroductionOcean Optics miniature fiber optic spectrometers and accessories have revolutionized the analyticalinstrumentation market by dramatically

2Palm-SPEC SpectrophotometerThe Palm-SPEC Spectrophotometer combines a Palm-size PC with a miniature fiber optic spectrophotometerto create a complete

3Setting Up1. Read and understand all Compaq literatureThe following literature can be found in the Compaq packaging.! Important Safety Information. A

44. Install the OOIPSCU Palm-SPEC Conversion Utility SoftwareThe OOIPSCU Palm-SPEC Conversion Utility software is designed to retrieve Palm-SPEC files

5Care and Use""""Read and understand all documentation regarding the Aero and Windows CE Services. You can findthis Compaq and Mic