MCS260B
CORNERSTONE 260B MONOCHROMATORS
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10.2 HAND CONTROLLER
The optional
74009 Hand Controller is designed specifically for use with Oriel’s Cornerstone series
monochromators and MS260i spectrographs. It is very easy to set up
– simply plug it into the
instrument and it’s ready to go. There is no need to purchase a computer and set up the software.
The Hand Controller is a convenient option in locations where security is a concern, such as
defense facilities and universities.
There is no need to memorize commands or key sequences. The 24 keys are clearly labeled with
funct
ions like “Shutter”, “Go Wave” and “Filter”. The display provides information about the grating
selection, grating line density, active filter position, current wavelength, and shutter status. Using
the Hand Controller is intuitive and provides access to nearly all the functionality of the
monochromators and spectrographs. It comes with a 14 foot [4.3 meter] long cable.
Hand Controller commands are listed in Appendix X
of this user’s manual.
Figure 29: Cornerstone 260B Monochromator with 74009 Hand Controller.
10.3 TRACQ BASIC SOFTWARE
Oriel’s optional TracQ Basic Data Acquisition and Radiometry Software is an instrument control
package that includes data acquisition and processing. TracQ Basic allows users to acquire
spectroscopic measurement data quickly and easily, without requiring any programming
knowledge. TracQ Basic is true radiometry software, which enables users to acquire basic voltage
measurements or use the built-in algorithms for spectroscopic measurements. Data acquisition
and processing occurs in real time.
TracQ Basic is an application integrating Oriel monochromators with various detection
instruments, such as the Newport Optical Power and Energy Meters, 1918-R, 1936-R and 2936-R,
plus Oriel’s LIDA-SRS-KIT. Software prompts guide users through the measurement process.
Instruments are controlled and scan parameters are set up through simple, intuitive dialog boxes.
The front panel of the software allows one to see instrument status, present wavelength, signal
reading and the selected wavelength units.
