Vernier Spectro Pro - Manual (Page 10)

Spectro Pro 8
Spectro Pro Quick Start
This section is provided for those who do not read software manuals. It
outlines the essential steps to get started with Spectro Pro.
To install Spectro Pro on a Power Macintosh, follow these steps:
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Place the Spectro Pro CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
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Double-click the icon Install Spectro Pro and follow the instructions
on screen.
To install Spectro Pro on a computer running Windows
95/98/2000/NT 4.0, follow these steps:
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Place the Spectro Pro CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
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If you have Autorun enabled, the installation will launch automatically;
otherwise choose Settings
Æ Control Panel from the Start menu.
Double click on Add/Remove Programs. Click on the Install button in
the resulting dialog box.
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The Spectro Pro installer will launch, and a series of dialog boxes will
step you through the installation of the Spectro Pro software. You will
be given the opportunity to either accept the default directory or enter a
different directory.
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If using a Spec 20D or D+ (digital signal):
You may connect directly to a computer Serial Port using an SPC-
IBM cable for PC or an SPC-MAC cable for Mac. If a serial port is
not available, connect through an interface as directed below (See
“If using a Spec 20 or 20+”), or use a Key Span serial-to-USB
adapter.
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If using a 20 Genesys (digital signal only):
You may connect directly to a computer Serial Port using a GEN-PC
cable for PC or a GEN-MAC cable for Mac.
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If using a Flinn spectrophotometer (digital signal only):
You may connect directly to a computer Serial Port using an SPC-
FLI cable for PC or SPC-FLM cable for Mac.
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If using a Spec 20 or 20+ (analog signal only):
You must connect to a computer interface:
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LabPro: Connect to CH1 of a Vernier LabPro with an SPC-BTA
cable.
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ULI: Connect to DIN1 of a ULI using an SPC-DIN cable.
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Serial Box Interface: Connect to Port 1 of a Serial Box Interface
using an SPC-DIN cable.
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Attach the power adapter to the interface and to a source of
115VAC.
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Connect the interface to the computer using the supplied cable.
On the Macintosh you can use any serial port, including the
modem and printer ports. On the PC you can use any of the
COM1, 2, 3 or 4 serial ports. LabPro users can also use the USB
port and cable on a USB-equipped PC or Macintosh.
Purpose
Install software
Attach spectrophotometer