Operation – Ocean Optics USB-TC User Manual
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USB-TC Instructions
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Operation
After applying power to the USB-TC, slide the ON/OFF switch to ON.
Caution
Be sure to wait for the green Setpoint LED to light (indicating that the setpoint
temperature has been reached) before taking measurements with the
spectrometer. Otherwise, your spectrometer readings could be in error.
The front panel LEDs indicate the status of the USB-TC as follows:
LED Name
Color
Meaning
Setpoint
green
Spectrometer is stabilized at the setpoint temperature. You can start to
take measurements.
Searching
yellow
Spectrometer is being heated to the setpoint temperature. Wait until the
Setpoint LED lights to take measurements.
Fault
red
An error condition exists. Return the unit to the factory.
If none of the LEDs are lit, the USB-TC is not receiving power.