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Chapter 2 IsoPlane Setup
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting
Carefully unpack and examine the IsoPlane and any purchased accessories.
Notes:
1. Report any damage immediately to the carrier and to Princeton Instruments.
2. Save all packing material.
2.2 Initial Setup Procedure
1. Position the IsoPlane where it will be used.
2. Connect the power supply shipped with the IsoPlane to the POWER connector
on the side of the IsoPlane. This power supply provides +5 volts DC for the
control logic and +24 volts DC for the motor drives.
3. With the power supply switch in the off position, connect the line cord provided with the
IsoPlane to the power supply and the AC line. The power supply will operate with line
voltages between 100 and 240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz.
4. The IsoPlane is designed to be controlled primarily through Princeton Instruments
LightField or WinSpec data acquisition and control software when operated with a
Princeton Instruments detector. Connect the USB port of the IsoPlane to the USB port on
the control computer using the USB cable provided. RS-2332 may also be used if a USB
port is not available.
5. Install the grating turret that is shipped in the same shipping box with the IsoPlane but is
packaged outside the IsoPlane housing to protect the gratings during shipment. See
Section 2.7 Turret Installation (starting on page 12) for detailed installation instructions.
6. Turn on the power switch on the IsoPlane power supply and the IsoPlane should initialize
to zero wavelength. See the instructions in Chapter 3 for operation with Princeton
Instruments software.
2.2.1 Optional Software Packages
The following software packages are some of the other software packages available for purchase
from Princeton Instruments.
2.2.1.1 LightField
®
The IsoPlane is supported by LightField
®
4.2, a 64-bit data acquisition platform for spectroscopy
and imaging. Light Field combines complete control over Princeton Instruments’ spectrographs
and detectors with easy-to-use tools for experiment setup, data acquisition, and post-processing.
2.2.1.2 WinSpec
WinSpec is a 32-bit data acquisition platform that has been optimized specifically for digital
spectroscopy. WinSpec provides complete control over the IsoPlane and all other Acton Series
spectrometers. This software control extends to all instrument options, such as multiple gratings,
multiple entrance and exit ports, and motorized slits.