Ocean Optics USB-TC - Manual

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USB-TC Instructions
Description
The USB Temperature Controller (USB-TC) is a heating device that attaches to the bottom of an
Ocean Optics USB Series spectrometer. This add-on option heats the spectrometer’s optical bench to a
preselected temperature to maintain alignment of the spectrometer’s optics. The USB-TC is useful for
applications where stable, repeatable measurements such as absorbance are crucial. Typical markets
include industrial, environmental and other applications that require temperature stability for
predictable measurement results using a USB Series spectrometer.
Available preselected setpoint temperatures are 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 degrees Celsius. Note
that the available settings of 25, 30, and 35 degrees are below human body temperature, and enable
handheld operation in typical ambient temperatures for many applications. The USB-TC can be
powered directly from your equipment by wiring it to a 12 VDC power source (3 Amp capacity), or by
using the power supply provided with the USB-TC.
USB-TC Attached to a USB2000+ Spectrometer