THORLABS LC1 - USB User manual

Operation Manual
Thorlabs
LC1-USB
USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera
2005

Version: 2.0
Date: 28-Nov-05
Copyright©2005, Thorlabs GmbH, Germany

Contents Page
1. Introduction 10
2. Installation 10
2.1. Parts List 10
2.2. Connections 10
2.3. USB Port Requirements 10
2.4. Installing the Application Software 11
2.5. Installing Software for Developers 12
3. Spectra Software 13
3.1. Quick Start 13
3.2. First Time Start 15
3.2.1. The Main Toolbar 16
3.2.2. Getting Your First Line Scan 17
3.2.3. Scroll Bars 17
3.3. Layers 17
3.3.1. Layer Control 18
3.3.2. Layer Changing Example 19
3.3.3. Current Layer 22
3.3.4. Averaging & Smoothing 22
3.3.4.1. Averaging 22
3.3.4.2. Smoothing 22
3.3.5. Peak Finder 23
3.3.6. Gaussian Transform 23
3.3.6.1. Gaussian Plot 24
3.3.6.2. Gaussian Distribution of a Beam 24
3.3.7. Mathematical Functions 28
3.3.8. 3D View 28
3.3.9. Cursors 29
3.4. Storing and Retrieving Data 30
3.5. Multi-Save Storage Feature 31
3.6. Collecting Event Driven Data using Ext. Trigger Mode 32
4. Troubleshooting 32
4.1. In the Win2000 and XP Operating System 32
4.2. In the Win98 and ME Operating System 33
4.3. Run the LC1-USB Program 33

5. LC1-USB Specifications 36
5.1. Dimensions 37
6. Addresses 38
7. Warranty 39
7.1. WEEE 40
7.1.1. Waste treatment on your own responsibility 40
7.1.2. Ecological background 41

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This part of the instruction manual contains specific information on how to operate an
LC1–USB, USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera manually and by remote control.
*Attention*
This manual contains “WARNINGS” and “ATTENTION” label in this
form, to indicate dangers for persons or possible damage of
equipment.
Please read these advises carefully!
NOTE
This manual also contains “NOTES” and “HINTS” written in this form.

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1. Introduction
The LC1-USB is a line camera that is designed for general laboratory use. Integrated
routines allows averaging, smoothing, peak finding, as well as saving and recalling
data sets.
The initial setup is simple to complete. Following installation of the software, the
LC1-USB is ready to use. Simply plug it into a USB 2.0 port and run the application.
The remainder of this manual is devoted to the setup procedure and features of the
Line Camera. A troubleshooting section and detailed specifications of the various
components are provided to further assist.
2. Installation
2.1. Parts List
Below is a list of all components shipped with the LC1-USB:
Qty. Description
1 LC1-USB - USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera
1 LC1-USB - User Manual
1 CD-ROM with LC1-USB Software
1 USB 2.0 A-B Cable, 2 Meter
2.2. Connections
The LC1-USB must NOT be connected to your PC while the software is being
installed.
Once the software has been installed, connect the host connector of the USB cable
to the USB 2.0 port (or USB1.1 port) on your PC and the device connector of the
USB cable to the LC1-USB and run the LC1-USB application program.
2.3. USB Port Requirements
To achieve the maximum performance benefit from your LC1-USB, you must have a
dedicated USB2.0 port available on your PC (a built in USB2.0 port is
recommended ). A USB 1.1 port may be used with a degraded level of performance.

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2.4. Installing the Application Software
Insert the CD-ROM. The Installation Menu program should launch automatically and
show up with:
If not, browse to the CDROM directory \Autorun and run the program Autorun.exe.
Mouse click on the “Install Software” menu button to install the application program
“Spectra”. To install the USB driver for the LC1-USB, make sure the LC1-USB is
NOT plugged-in to a USB port then click on the “Install Jungo” menu button. For
Windows 9X systems, the menu program cannot be used to install the driver.
Instead, open a DOS window and CD to the CDROM directory \USB\Utilities and run
the batch program man_install_9x.bat.