NanoPhotometer
®
NP80/N60/N50/C40
User Guide Version 3.1
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Note
: If this equipment is used in a manner not specified or in environmental condition not suitable for
safe operation, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired and the instrument
warranty voided.
S
OFTWARE
I
NSTALLATION
NPOS
O
VERVIEW
NPOS is a Linux-based operating system designed for the NanoPhotometer
®
.
NPOS can store data either to a common directory or be configured to save to independent
directories according to file format and/or instrument.
NPOS can save data in an Implen .IDS format, PDF or as an Excel format file.
Note
: PDF and Excel files cannot be opened on the NanoPhotometer
®
. The files need to be
transferred to a computer or device where Excel or a PDF reader is installed.
Note
: Please do not connect the instrument to a computer until the NanoPhotometer
®
NPOS software
is installed on the computer.
R
EQUIREMENTS AND
C
OMPATIBILITY
The NPOS user interface is designed that all features can be operated by using a touchscreen. If the
software is installed on a computer without touchscreen, the user interface can be operated by using
a keyboard and a mouse. Before starting the installation process ensure the device is compatible with
the requirements for installation.
Compatible Control Devices
Computer:
PC: Windows 7 / Windows 8 (32 bit or 64 bit)
Mac: OS X
Tablets (minimum requirements):
iPad 2: iOS6
Android (quad core 1.2 GHz with 1 GB RAM): Android version 4.4
Smartphones (minimum requirements):
iPhone 5: iOS6
Android (quad core 1.2 GHz with 1 GB RAM): Android version 4.4
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft. Mac OS & iOS are trademarks of Apple. Android OS is a trademark of Google. Linux is a trademark of
Linus Torvalds.
Note:
There are two user interfaces of the software available; one for built-in touchscreen, computer
and tablets and one for smartphones.