Get Started with Your Nicolet Summit Spectrometer
NOTICE
2. (Optional) Replace the sample compartment windows.
If you purchased the ZnSe windows option, replace the windows. For instructions on replacing the
windows, see
"Replace the Sample Compartment Windows"
3. Turn on the spectrometer.
a. Connect the power supply to the spectrometer and to a properly grounded AC power source.
b. Press the instrument's power switch to turn on the spectrometer. The spectrometer's LightBar
displays a cycling green light while the instrument warms up and shows a solid green bar when
the instrument is ready for use.
4. Install OMNIC Paradigm software.
a. Insert the OMNIC Paradigm software DVD.
b. If the DVD does not start automatically, open the DVD files and click Start to begin the
installation. Follow the on-screen prompts to install OMNIC Paradigm software.
The software installation may take up to 20 minutes to complete. You will need to restart the
computer to complete the installation.
5. Connect the spectrometer
a. Use the USB Type A to Type B cable to connect the spectrometer to your computer. The
spectrometer has a USB Type B receptacle.
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