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Ocean Optics Flame-S User Manual

Ocean Optics Flame-S
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Flame Miniature Spectrometer
User Manual
Amy to r
For Products: FLAME-S, FLAME-T
Document: 225-00000-000-11-201604

Table of Contents

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Ocean Optics Flame-S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Detector TypeCCD
Data InterfaceUSB 2.0
InterfaceUSB
A/D Resolution16-bit
Stray Light<0.05% at 600 nm
Fiber Optic ConnectorSMA 905
Optical Resolution0.1-3.0 nm
Integration Time1 ms to 2000 ms
Dynamic Range1300:1
System Dynamic Range> 2000:1
Detector Pixel Size14 μm x 200 μm
Signal-to-Noise Ratio250:1
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Power Requirements5V DC, 2A

Summary

About This Manual

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

Explains the manual's purpose and target users for Flame Spectrometers.

Document Summary

Provides a brief overview of each chapter's content within the manual.

Product-Related Documentation

Lists links to other documentation for Ocean Optics products and the Flame Spectrometer.

Warranty

Outlines the 3-Year Warranty covering Ocean Optics miniature fiber-optic spectrometers and accessories.

Compliance and FCC

Details ISO certification, compliance warnings, and FCC regulations for the spectrometer.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Product Introduction and Features

Introduces the Flame Spectrometer, its history, and key features.

Typical Applications

Lists common application areas for the Flame Spectrometer across various industries.

Specifications Summary

Provides a summary of spectroscopic, electronic, detector, and physical specifications.

Product Versions

Explains the different variants of the Flame Spectrometer, including preconfigured and custom units.

Chapter 2: Installation and Setup

What’s In the Box

Lists the items included with the Flame Spectrometer package.

Flame Installation and Software Setup

Provides initial steps for Flame spectrometer installation and guides on installing OceanView software.

Hardware Setup and Connectivity

Explains connecting the spectrometer via USB/serial and setting up hardware components.

Accessories and Measurement Techniques

Lists accessories and introduces typical measurement techniques like Absorbance, Reflectance, and Fluorescence.

Connector Pinouts and Cables

Details pinout diagrams for DB15 and PAK50 connector cables and the Breakout Box.

Chapter 3: Flame Operation with OceanView

Launching and Connecting OceanView

Provides steps to launch OceanView and connect the Flame spectrometer.

OceanView Main Screen and Acquisition Controls

Describes the OceanView interface, acquisition parameters, and controls.

Data Management and Measurement Setup

Covers saving data, using the Saved Data Panel, and setting up spectroscopy wizards.

Dark and Reference Measurements

Explains the process and importance of dark and reference measurements for accuracy.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Common Installation and Recognition Issues

Addresses problems with spectrometer recognition, driver installation, and USB connection.

Operating System Specific Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting steps for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux environments.

Product Maintenance and Servicing

Covers checking configuration, product repairs, and recommended servicing procedures.

Chapter 5: How the Flame Spectrometer Works

Optical Bench Components and Slits

Details components like the fiber optic connector, interchangeable slits, filters, and mirrors.

Gratings and Detector Specifications

Explains grating selection, wavelength ranges, and specifications for FLAME-S and FLAME-T detectors.

CCD Detector Principles

Discusses CCD well depth, signal-to-noise ratio, and signal averaging techniques.

Chapter 6: Technical Specifications

Detector and Timing Specifications

Lists detector types, pixel details, and timing parameters like integration time and triggering jitter.

Electrical, Mechanical, and Environmental Specs

Covers power, connectors, dimensions, weight, operating conditions, and compliance.

Electrical Pinout and Communication Protocols

Provides detailed pinout diagrams for the 40-pin connector and communication protocols (SPI, I2C).

Triggering Modes and External Triggering

Explains various triggering modes and how to use external triggering for data acquisition.

Chapter 7: Calibration

Wavelength Calibration Procedure

Details the steps for performing wavelength calibration, including preparing and using regression analysis.

Saving Calibration Coefficients

Explains how to save new calibration coefficients to the spectrometer's EEPROM via USB.

Irradiance Calibrations

Describes irradiance and relative irradiance calibrations for quantifying spectral data.

Chapter 8: Firmware and Advanced Communications

FLAME-S Firmware and USB Communication

Covers FLAME-S hardware, USB endpoints, command syntax, and summaries.

FLAME-S USB Command Descriptions

Provides detailed descriptions of FLAME-S USB commands for controlling the spectrometer.

FLAME-T Firmware and Serial/USB Communication

Covers FLAME-T hardware, memory, USB endpoints, command syntax, and summaries.

FLAME-T USB Command Descriptions

Provides detailed descriptions of FLAME-T USB commands for spectrometer control.

FLAME-T RS232 Commands Overview

Summarizes RS232 commands for FLAME-T and provides usage examples.

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