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Ocean Optics QE Pro User Manual

Ocean Optics QE Pro
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QE Pro Scientific-grade Spectrometer
Installation and Operation Manual
For Products: QE Pro
Document: 891-00000-000-02-201603

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Ocean Optics QE Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wavelength Range200-1100 nm
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Pixels2048
A/D Resolution16-bit
Fiber Optic ConnectorSMA 905
Detector TypeCCD
Signal to Noise Ratio1000:1
Storage Temperature-20 to 70 °C

Summary

About This Manual

Document Purpose and Audience

Describes the manual's purpose and intended readership for the QE Pro spectrometer.

What's New in this Document

Provides a summary of the manual's content and highlights new information in this version.

Document Summary

Summarizes the content of each chapter and appendix within the manual.

Product-Related Documentation

Lists additional documentation available for Ocean Optics products and where to access it.

Upgrades

Details information on how to obtain changes or upgrades for the QE Pro system.

Warranty

Explains the 3-Year Warranty coverage for Ocean Optics spectrometers and accessories.

ISO Certification

States Ocean Optics' ISO 9001:2008 certification for design and manufacture.

Compliance

Provides compliance information, including a warning about potential radio interference.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Product Overview

Introduces the QE Pro Spectrometer, its capabilities, and key features for researchers.

Models

Outlines the available preconfigured QE Pro spectrometer models for different applications.

Features

Lists the key technical features of the QE Pro, including detector, optical bench, and connectivity.

System Requirements

Details the computer system and operating system requirements for using the QE Pro.

EEPROM Utilization

Explains the use of nonvolatile memory for storing calibration coefficients and serial numbers.

About Ocean Optics Software

Introduces OceanView, the spectroscopy software platform for controlling QE Pro spectrometers.

Sampling System Overview

Describes the components and process of an Ocean Optics sampling system with the QE Pro.

How Sampling Works

Explains the step-by-step process of light interaction and measurement in a sampling system.

Modular Sampling Accessories

Highlights the flexibility of using modular sampling accessories with SMA connectors for the QE Pro.

Interface Options

Details the USB and serial port connectivity options for the QE Pro spectrometer.

Shipment Components

Lists the items included in the QE Pro spectrometer shipment package.

Other Accessories Available

Mentions additional spectroscopy products and accessories offered by Ocean Optics.

Breakout Box

Describes the HR4-BREAKOUT accessory for accessing QE Pro spectrometer features.

Chapter 2: Installing the QE Pro

Installation Overview and Modes

Covers initial setup, including USB and serial port connection modes.

Device Driver Installation Procedures

Guides through installing device drivers for Windows 7 and Windows XP systems.

LED Operation

Explains the status LEDs on the QE Pro and their operational meanings.

Software Configuration and Controls

Details advanced OceanView controls like acquisition, TE cooler, buffering, and shutter.

Spectroscopic Accessories and Triggering

Covers connecting accessories, external triggering options, and changing the spectrometer slit.

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Overview

Introduces troubleshooting information for common issues encountered with the QE Pro.

Connection Issues on Windows

Addresses problems connecting the QE Pro to Windows PCs prior to software installation.

Connection Issues on Mac OS

Provides troubleshooting steps for Mac OS users experiencing connection issues.

Connection Issues on Linux

Offers guidance for Linux users troubleshooting QE Pro connection problems.

Appendix A: Calibrating the Wavelength of the QE Pro

Overview and Calibration Basics

Introduces wavelength calibration and the polynomial equation used.

Spectrometer Calibration Procedure

Details the steps for calibrating the spectrometer's wavelength using spectral lines.

Saving Calibration Coefficients

Guides on how to save new wavelength calibration coefficients to the QE Pro via USB.

Appendix B: Specifications

Overview and Functional Description

Introduces specifications and explains how the QE Pro optical bench works.

QE Pro Component Details

Lists and describes the permanently secured and replaceable components of the QE Pro.

Spectrometer and Detector Specifications

Presents detailed specifications for the CCD detector and the QE Pro spectrometer.

System Compatibility and Connectivity

Outlines compatible computer systems and connectivity options for the QE Pro.

Accessory Connector Information

Details the pinout diagram, definitions, and descriptions for the 30-pin accessory connector.

Connector Part Numbers and Cable Pinout

Provides part numbers for connectors and the pinout for the HR4-CBL-DB15 cable.

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