Andor Technology HoloSpec User manual

HoloSpec Quick Start Guide
Unpacking the HoloSpec
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Installing Software (Solis or SDK)
You must have administrator access on your PC to perform this installation.
The same instructions cover the installation procedure for Andor’s Solis or SDK software, which is used in
conjunction with third party software. If you are planning to run your camera through a third party interface you will
require the Andor Drivers, called SDK.
Switch on the PC, insert CD and run the Solis (or SDK) setup .exe le on the CD or download location.
• Conrm the version of software.
• Follow the on screen prompts.
• Select the installation directory when prompted.
• If prompted for camera type select the required camera.
• On the nal window click on “Install”. During the installation a number of
other windows will appear as various drivers are installed.
• To complete the installation, when prompted select “Yes, restart the
computer now” and click on the nish button.
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Please turn over
Spectrograph
Base Unit
Performing procedures, using controls,
or adjusting the spectrograph other than
as specied in the manual may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Refer to the user manual for further
information.
Detector Flange
Grating
Camera
Input Slit/ Fibre
Holder (SMA or FC)
Preparing Your Facility
Handle the HoloSpec and accessories with
care. The HoloSpec F/1.8 weighs 5.0 kg [11
lbs] and F/1.8i 8.2 kg [18 lbs].
Ensure sufcient clearance around
cameras and power supply vents (Do not
block vents when operating on benchtop).
Keep dry, <80% humidity non-condensing.
Operate between 10°C and 40°C
Store between -20°C and 70°C.
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Optional
Accessories**
HoloSpec User Guides and
Documentation
Shutter
Input/
Intermediate
Accessory Slit(s)
Grating(s)
Notch Filter
* F/1.8i models have integrated
Notch chamber and lter
** Standard and optional accessory
type and specication as ordered
Performance
Sheet
Product Manuals
(On CD)
Camera
Software
(On CD)
Quick Start
Guide

Connecting your Camera and Accessories to the HoloSpec
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Refer also to your camera user manual
Setting up Solis for the HoloSpec
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1. Insert the power cable from the power supply into the power
connector at the rear of the camera. Secure in position using
the screwlock.
2. Insert the mains cable into the camera power supply unit.
3. Connect the USB cable to the camera and an available USB
port on the PC.
4. If a shutter is installed, connect the SMB to BNC trigger cable
between the camera and the shutter driver.
5. Switch on the camera.
6. Start your software.
7. View and adjust the acquisition settings as required.
8. Start acquiring data.
Troubleshooting
Camera is not recognized by PC
• Check that the camera power and USB cables are connected securely and the mains power cable is inserted.
• Check that the drivers have been installed properly
(Control Panel /System/Hardware /Device Manager /Imaging Devices).
Connecting your Camera and Switching it on
Ensure that the Camera ON/OFF switch is in the OFF
position AND your PC is switched OFF.
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For additional troubleshooting information please refer to the user manual
For further technical information about the Andor HoloSpec go to: www.andor.com/spectrographs
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Refer also to your Solis software guide
1. Launch your Solis Software.
2. Navigate to Hardware/Spectrograph Setup.
3. Select “Andor” in the Manufacturer eld.
4. Select “HoloSpec” in the Spectrograph eld.
5. Click the HoloSpec Setup button.
6. Click Add, then enter the “calibration coefcents” that can be
found on the supplied Performance Sheet.
7. Click the checkbox Enable calibration, then click OK on the
grating and spectrograph dialogs to exit the setup menu.
8. Select your desired camera acquisition settings and take an acquisition – the calibration will be applied.
Conguring Solis for the HoloSpec
Camera Rear Panel Connections
Above: Rear panel shown for Newton camera.
Refer to camera User Guide. Connections may
vary with camera model.
Additional Software Functions (See the HoloSpec Hardware Guide for details of these procedures)
• Small shifts in calibration can be accommodated using the pixel offset, found in the HoloSpec Setup dialog.
• A new calibration can be calculated easily using a calibration lamp and the Calibrate/Manual X-Calibration dialog .
• Units can be changed, e.g. from nanometers [nm] to Raman shift [cm-1], in the Calibrate/Change Units dialog.
The HoloSpec is supplied with camera, detector ange,
grating and input slit pre-installed and aligned for ease of
use.
• If you need to install a different slit or grating accessory please
refer to the HoloSpec User Guide for instructions.
• Do not adjust any lenses or components other than as
described in the HoloSpec User Guide.
F/1.8i HoloSpec models
• F/1.8i HoloSpec models are tted with an additional
holographic notch lter.
• If you need to install a different notch lter please refer to the
HoloSpec User Guide for instructions.
1. HoloSpec-F/1.8 4. Detector ange
2. Grating 5. Input slit/adaptor
3. Detector (camera) 6. Additional input
accessory
HoloSpec Components
Adjustment of Camera Focus
• It is possible to adjust the focus of the camera, if required,
using the camera focus thumbwheel on the HoloSpec.