TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 10
1.1   TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................................................................................... 11
1.2   DISCLAIMER .......................................................................................................................... 12
1.3   COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTIVE NOTICES ........................................................................... 12
1.4   TRADEMARKS AND PATENT INFORMATION ....................................................................... 12
1.5   PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................................ 13
1.5.1  Optional Accessories ................................................................................................ 14
1.6   ACCESSORIES FOR THE SHAMROCK SERIES ................................................................... 14
SECTION 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 15
2.1   EXTERNAL FEATURES AND MODEL OPTIONS ................................................................... 15
2.1.1  Shamrock 500i .......................................................................................................... 15
2.1.2  Shamrock 750 ........................................................................................................... 16
2.2    SIGNAL AND POWER CONNECTIONS (500I AND 750 MODELS) ...................................... 17
2.2.1  Front Panel  ............................................................................................................... 17
2.2.2  Rear Panel ................................................................................................................. 18
2.3   POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................... 19
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 20
3.1   AN OVERVIEW FOR SETTING UP YOUR SHAMROCK SPECTROGRAPH ......................... 20
3.1.1  Removing the Flipper Mirror Locking Screws ......................................................... 21
3.1.2   Installing the Software (Solis Spectroscopy/SDK) .................................................. 23
3.1.3  Software and Driver Installation ............................................................................... 24
3.1.4  Connecting the Power and USB Cables .................................................................. 25
3.2   ATTACHING A CAMERA TO THE SHAMROCK ..................................................................... 26
3.2.1  USB Camera Signal and Power Connections ......................................................... 27
3.2.2  Standalone Spectrograph ........................................................................................ 28
3.2.3  Pre-aligned Camera and Spectrograph ................................................................... 29
3.2.3.1  Attaching the camera .............................................................................. 29