THORLABS WFS150, Operation Manual

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9 Getting Started
© <2007> ... Thorlabs GmbH
2 Getting Started
This section is provided for those interested in getting the Wavefront Sensor up
and running quickly. The more detailed description and advanced features are
described in the following sections.
2.1 WFS150/WFS150C Quick Start-up
This Quick Start-up guide will lead you through the software installation process
and guides you starting the application and introduces the most important
functions of the instrument.
G
Attention
G
Please, install software prior to connect the
instrument to your PC via USB interface.
System requirements
· Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000®, Windows XP® or higher
· USB 2.0 high speed port (A USB 1.1 full speed port is not usable !)
There is only one software component that must be properly installed and
activated in order to allow USB control of your WFS150/WFS150C Wavefront
Sensor. This software must be installed prior to make any electrical connections
between the Wavefront Sensor and PC via USB interface.
2.1.1
Software Installation
I
nsert the "Thorlabs Wavefront Sensor CD 1.2" (or higher) CD-ROM, included
with your WFS150/WFS150C Wavefront Sensor package. It automatically starts
up and displays the installation start screen.
In case this 'auto start' feature is disabled on your computer please execute the
'Autorun.exe' file within the folder 'Autorun' on the CD.
The following screen will appear: