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Chapter 4: System Setup
NOTE:
To minimize risk to users or to system equipment, turn the
system
OFF
before any cables are connected or disconnected.
This chapter provides general information and procedures for setting up a NIRvana-LN
system for operation in both imaging and spectroscopic applications.
4.1 Unpack the System
During the unpacking, check the system components for possible signs of shipping damage.
If there are any, notify Princeton Instruments and file a claim with the carrier. If damage is
not apparent but detector or controller specifications cannot be achieved, internal damage
may have occurred in shipment. Please save the original packing materials so you can safely
ship the detector system to another location or return it to Princeton Instruments for repairs
if necessary.
4.2 Check the Equipment and Parts Inventory
Verify that all equipment and parts required to set up the NIRvana-LN system have been
received.
A complete system consists of:
•
Detector and Power Supply
• Host Computer
Can be purchased from Princeton Instruments or provided by user. For enhanced
performance, a fast hard drive (i.e., 10,000 rpm,) and 2 GB RAM is recommended.
•
Operating System
—
LightField: Windows 7/8 (64-bit);
—
WinView/32, WinSpec/32: Windows 7.
Refer to Section 4.4, Host Computer Specifications , on page 29 for additional host
computer specifications.
• Interface Card
Intel® PRO/1000 card is supplied with the system.
• GigE cable:
DB9 to DB9 cable (6050-0148-CE is standard)
• NIRvana-LN System User Manual
Optional items that may have been purchased and are included in the shipment include:
• Application Software:
— LightField CD-ROM;
—
WinSpec32 (Ver. 2.6.5 or later) CD-ROM;
•
Software User Manual (included with application software).