MCS260B
CORNERSTONE 260B MONOCHROMATORS
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16 APPENDIX II: USING THE HAND CONTROLLER
The optional
74009 Hand Controller is designed specifically for use with Oriel’s Cornerstone series
monochromators. 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.
There is also no need to memorize commands or key sequences. The keys are clearly labeled with
functions 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 somewhat intuitive and provides access to nearly all the functionality of the
monochromators. It comes with a 14 foot [4.3 meter] long cable.
16.1 ACTIVATING THE HAND CONTROLLER
Connect the hand controller to a powered Cornerstone 260B. The order of connection and power
is not important. If it is connected when the Cornerstone 260B powers up, some information is
displayed briefly such as serial number and firmware version (of the Cornerstone 260B).
16.2 USING THE KEYPAD
Some keys are divided into top and bottom halves. The function for the
top half is called a “shifted”
function. To activate these commands, press the SHIFT key in the bottom left corner and then
press the function key.
Many of the Cornerstone commands require a numeric parameter. First, press the function key for
your command. The bottom line of the display will then show an abbreviated form of the command
and the current parameter. There is no need to erase this displayed number; simply typing the first
key for your desired parameter will overwrite the current value. To execute the command, press
the ENTER key in the bottom right corner.
While entering parameters, if you mistype a digit press SHIFT and then DEL (above the decimal
point in the numeric keypad); this will move the display backward one position and delete that
character. Or, press the Abort key, or wait ten seconds, and the display will terminate the entry.
Figure 37: 74009 Hand Controller.
