M77781A
MS257
™ USB/RS232
MONOCHROMATOR AND SPECTROGRAPH
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7.2.3
MS257 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
Program Description
The stand-alone Configuration program is included for setup and configuration of MS257 and its
accessories. The software was developed using National Instruments Labview. The Labview
Runtime Engine is included on the installation CD to enable use of this program without requiring
the full development version of Labview.
The software enables the user to upload a variety of configuration files to the MS257 for different
setups through the RS232 port. For example, if one has two different grating turrets, each turret
would have its own configuration parameters located in a .cfg file. The .cfg files are created
during calibration at the factory and are located on the CD that came with the instrument.
In most cases, only one .cfg file is provided with the instrument. In this situation, the
Configuration Software should only be used if the MS257's memory is corrupted or erased. If the
instrument is not working properly, review the information found in the instruction manuals. It is
suggested to contact the Oriel Instruments service department before .
NOTE
: This program does not allow making changes to the parameters. Changes must be
made to the configuration file (.cfg) by using a text editor or word processor software.
The computer must communicate with the instrument through the RS232 connector, not the USB
interface. One must use the RS232 port connected directly to a computer, or connected through
the 77793 GPIB adapter. USB/RS232 adapters are commercially available if the computer being
used does not have a serial port.
Installation
The MS257 configuration program may be installed on computers with W indows XP or Windows
7 32-bit operating systems. It is suggested to exit all programs before running the installer.
Place the installation CD into the computer which will be used to control the MS257. Open the
CD to view the contents in Computer (or My Computer if using W indows XP).
