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Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 Introduction
This chapter reviews how to enable the control of an IsoPlane and Princeton Instruments detector
by either the LightField (64-bit) or WinSpec (32-bit) software. This chapter also points out how
to perform alignment using the software. Further information about operating the system can be
found in the appropriate software manual or help file.
Warnings:
1. A PyLoN with an internal shutter or a SPEC-10 with an internal shutter CANNOT be used with an
IsoPlane spectrograph.
2. If the detector has a flange mount and has an internal shutter, DO NOT USE the Shutter connector
to drive a shutter internal to an IsoPlane. If both the detector and spectrograph have shutters, the
IsoPlane shutter will have to be removed or a Princeton Instruments SHC-EXT Shutter Control Box
can be used to control the opening and closing of the IsoPlane’s internal shutter. See “Internal
Shutter” on page 11 and “Internal Shutter Installation/Removal” page 22 for more information.
3.2 Pre-Operation Checks
Before starting the operating software (LightField or WinSpec, for example), confirm that:
The detector is mounted to the IsoPlane.
The detector and IsoPlane are connected to the computer via the appropriate
communications cables.
The detector and IsoPlane are powered on.
If the detector is LN-cooled, the Dewar has been filled.
3.3 Initialization
When power is turned ON to the IsoPlane, it initializes to a wavelength of 0.0 nm for grating
number 1. If the power is switched OFF and then ON again to the IsoPlane, it will re-initialize.
Initialization gives the system a reference, or starting position to keep track of wavelength
position, grating location, and other parameters. Alternative start-up parameters can be
programmed if the factory defaults are not suitable (see Appendix A).