Ocean Optics STS Install - Manual

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STS Spectrometer Getting Started
STS is a family of compact, low-cost spectrometers ideal for embedding into OEM devices. STS provides
remarkable performance for a spectrometer of its size (just 40 mm x 42 mm 24 mm), including full spectral analysis
with low stray light, a high signal-to-noise ratio and optical resolution of ~1.5 nm (FWHM).
This document provides you with the information that you need to get your STS spectrometer up and running using
OceanView or SpectraSuite Spectrometer Operating software (available for an additional cost).
Package Checklist
Verify that your package contains the following:
 Micro USB cable: Connects your spectrometer to a computer’s USB port.
 Packing List: Attached to the outside of the shipment box (the invoice arrives separately).
 Wavelength Calibration Data Sheet: Your spectrometer operating software reads this calibration data
from your spectrometer when it interfaces to a computer via the USB port.
 Software & Technical Resources CD: Contains software, operating instructions, and product information
for Ocean Optics software (SpectraSuite, if purchased, is on a separate CD), spectrometers, and
spectroscopic accessories. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0 or higher to view these files.
Documentation is also available on our website at
http://www.oceanoptics.com/technical/operatinginstructions.asp .
 Passwords: For any Ocean Optics software that you have purchased. Passwords are located on the back of
the Software & Technical Resources CD jacket.
Additional Equipment Available
 STS-CBL-PS cable: Connects the STS spectrometer to Bluetooth or WiFi adapters and provides power
when not connected to your computer’s USB port.
STS Status LED
The STS has a status LED that provides the following information about the state of the device:
State Display
Hard Fault Off (STS is not operational)
Error Slow flash (1 Hz)
Start-up Fast flash (5 Hz). Occurs for 1 second after power-up during self-test. If it persists longer while no
other activity occurs, then there may be a fault that will prevent taking measurements correctly.
Transmitting Data 50% duty cycle flash (half-intensity continuous)
Taking Measurement Off
Standby On (full power)
Note: In STS units with firmware 0034 and above, if the LED flashes in a pattern of two short blinks followed by a
pause immediately after being powered up, this indicates that bad firmware is being detected on startup and the STS
is waiting for new firmware to be loaded. Contact Ocean Optics for instructions to reprogram the STS and restore it
to normal operation.