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Quick Start Guide

Please find below a short description how
to get the wavelength meter up and running
in a couple of minutes

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This Quick Start Guide is also available as PDF-file.

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Install Software First

Quickstart

Installing software for multiple wavelength meters or even two versions for the same instrument is possible.

Legacy software or instruments may experience compatibility issues. Please receive support from customer service in such cases.

Please note:

Please note:

Some optional features require separate hardware parts. Please make sure to assemble them before software installation!

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1. Installation Software

Installation Software

Installation Software

The installation software is deployed on a flash drive. It‘s stored in the envelope that contains the manual and certificate.

2. Start setup.exe

Start setup.exe

2. Start setup.exe

The installation software is deployed on a flash drive. It‘s stored

Express Setup

Custom Setup
For advanced users desiring custom settings. Follow the prompts.

3. Connect Wavelength Meter and Computer

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3. Connect Wavelength Meter and Computer

Some devices have an external power supply. Please connect the power supply before connecting the USB cable (included in shipment). Please avoid using USB cables longer than 5 meters – that might cause communication protocol difficulties with Windows.

4. Connect Wavelength Meter and Light Source

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4. Connect Wavelength Meter and Light Source

Suitable patchcords are included in delivery.

All wavelength meters and switches feature FC/PC sockets. Multimode patch cords have FC/PC on both ends.

Singlemode patch cords feature FC/APC connectors on one side, for coupling your light source in.

Icon Green ferrule for Singlemode FC/APC

Green ferrule for singlemode FC/APC

Icon Blue ferrule for singlemode FC/PC

Blue ferrule for singlemode FC/PC

Icon Black ferrule for multimode FC/PC

Black ferrule for multimode FC/PC

Your measurement results will be impaired when you apply FC/APC connectors to a wavelength meter input.

5. Start Software

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Simply run the desktop shortcut.

6. Start Measurement

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6. Start Measurement

Depending on your light source adjust the software settings in the graphical user interface.

A) Select preferred unit

B) Select pulsed or continuous

C) Select Adjust exposure manually or select “Automatic”

D) Start the measurement

7. Long-Term Graph

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7: Long Term Graph

The Long-Term program is set to automatically start with the measurement. After completion of your measurement save the long-term data on your computer. You can reload at any later time or use the data with any other statistical program.

Further Questions or Help with
Setting Up the Wavelength Meter?

Don't hesitate to contact our service team for support.

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Quick Start Guide
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