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Avantes
www.avantes.com
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an AvaSpec Avantes Fiber Optic Spectrometer System.
You may find an electronic version of this manual as pdf file on your Avantes CD-rom that came with
the system, the newest version of this manual can also be downloaded from our website
This manual provides users with directions on configuring your AvaSpec with your computer and
operating the AvaSpec-128, AvaSpec-256, AvaSpec-1024, AvaSpec-2048 (FT and TEC), AvaSpec-
2048L, AvaSpec-2048x14, AvaSpec-3648, AvaSpec-ULS2048 and AvaSpec-NIR256 Miniature Fiber Optic
Spectrometer. For abbreviated directions on setting up your system, turn to the instructions
beginning in Chapter 1: Quick Start. In addition, this manual covers instructions for using some of
our most popular spectroscopic components including light sources, sampling chambers, sampling
optics, fiber optic probes, and optical fiber assemblies.
This manual describes the installation and operation for both USB1 platform (USB1) and USB2
platform (USB2) spectrometers, the reference to the platform is designated between brackets.
There is a separate manual for AvaSoft full version Spectrometer Software and there is a separate
manual available for OEM customers on the AvaBench and AS-161 or AS-5216 electronics board.
Contents of shipment
In your shipment box you will find following, please check carefully that all items are present:
AvaSpec spectrometer
PS-12V/1.0A power supply (not included for –USB2 or SPU1 self powered USB version)
USB or RS-232 interface cable
AvaSpec Product CD-rom
Wavelength Calibration Data Sheet.
AvaSpec Spectrometer
The AvaSpec spectrometer comes in a black enclosure for 1 and 2
channels. All electrical connectors are located on the backside; on the
front side is the optical entrance connector. On the bottom a sticker is
located with spectrometer type, serial nr, installed options date and
customer name.
Please follow instructions in chapter 1 or 2 for installation.
PS-12VDC/1.0A power supply (not included for –USB2 or –SPU self powered USB version)
The PS-12V/1.0A power supply is standard equipped with EUR connection
and is suitable for 100-240 VAC. If you need different socket connection,
please contact us for US, UK or Australian power supply. Please follow
instructions in chapter 1 or 2 before connecting the power supply.
USB or RS-232 interface cable
Standard a USB interface cable is included in the shipment. For connection under RS-232 a 9- pole
IC-DB9-2 interface cable ( for USB1 platform) or an IC-DB26/DB9-2 (for USB2 platform) should be
separately ordered with the instrument.
