Newport ORIEL Instruments Cornerstone 260 - Appendix II: Hand Controller Commands; Activating the Hand Controller; Using the Keypad

MCS260
CORNERSTONE 260 MONOCHROMATORS
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17 APPENDIX II: HAND CONTROLLER COMMANDS
The optional 74009 Hand Controller is designed specifically for use with Oriel’s Cornerstone series
monochromators and MS260i spectrographs. It is very easy to set up – simply plug it into the instrument
and it’s ready to go. There is no need to purchase a computer and set up the software. The Hand
Controller is a very convenient option in locations where security is an issue, such as defense facilities
and universities.
There is no need to memorize commands or key sequences. The 24 keys are clearly labeled with
functions like “Shutter”, “Go Wave” and “Filter”. The backlit LCD display provides information on the
grating selection, grating line density, active filter position, current wavelength and shutter status. Using
the Hand Controller is intuitive and provides access to nearly all the functionality of the monochromators
and spectrographs. It comes with a 14 foot [4.3 meter] long cable.
17.1 ACTIVATING THE HAND CONTROLLER
With the Hand Controller connected, turn on power to the Cornerstone. You will see a horizontal
cursor in the upper left corner of the display. Press the LOCAL key to activate communications
through the Hand Controller. Please note that if the Hand Controller is active (the display is lit and
information fills the screen), you cannot command the Cornerstone via either RS-232 , IEEE-488
or USB. Press the LOCAL key again to deactivate the Hand Controller, allowing PC
communications.
17.2 USING THE KEYPAD
Some keys are divided into top and bottom halves. The function for the yellow top half is called a
“shifted” function. To activate these commands press the SHIFT key in the bottom left corner and
then press the function key.
Many of the Cornerstone commands require a numeric parameter. First, press the function key for
your command. The bottom line of the LCD display will then show an abbreviated form of the
command and the current parameter. There is no need to erase this number; simply typing the first
key for your desired parameter will overwrite the current value. To execute the command press the
ENTER key in the bottom right corner.
While entering parameters, if you mistype one digit press SHIFT and then DEL (above the decimal
point in the numeric keypad); this will move backward one display position and delete that
character.
Figure 37: 74009 Hand Controller Keypad