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2 Getting Started
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2 Getting Started
2.1 Parts List
Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If the shipping container seems to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents
for completeness and tested the TSP01 mechanically and electrically.
Verify that you have received the following items within the package:
1. TSP01: Temperature and Humidity USB Sensor Probe
2. TSP-TH: External Temperature Probe for TSP01
3. USB Extension Cable, 1.8 m
4. Quick Reference
2.2 Requirements
The TSP01 is controlled and data read out is monitored through software on a connected PC.
Users have the choice to either use the Thorlabs TSP01 Application software as a separate
GUI or to run the TSP01 from other Thorlabs' software such as the Beam Profiler Software.
Users are also free to write a separate application or use a third party GUI. For this, please see
the chapter Write-Your-Own-Application .
The following are the requirements for the PC to be used for remote operation of the TSP01.
2.2.1 Hardware Requirements
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min. 100 MB of available disk space (32 bit)
min. 100 MB of available disk space (64 bit)
free USB 2.0 port, USB cable according the USB 2.0
specification
2.2.2 Software Requirements
The TSP01 software is compatible with the following operating systems:
· Windows
®
XP (32-bit) SP3
· Windows
®
Vista (32-bit, 64-bit)
· Windows
®
7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
· Windows
®
8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
· Windows
®
10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Note
As of 12/2018, Thorlabs introduces the TSP01 revision B. These revised TSP01 devices are
labeled "RevB" on the underside and use an instrument driver that no longer requires NI-
VISA™. For operation of the previous version of the TSP01 without the RevB label, NI-VISA™
(version 5.1 or higher) is required for the driver.
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