Gossen GL SpectroSoft User Manual
Operating Instructions
GL SpectroSoft
Operation And Evaluation Software 1/06.14
Thank you for selecting this state of the art GOSSEN product. We hope you are
enjoying the easy operation, the high quality, precision and wide functionality.
GL SPECTROSOFT BASIC is an operation and evaluation software for MAVOSPEC
with standard functionalities.
GL SPECTRASOFT BASIC standard functionality:
Spectral power distribution – graphic display of the spectrum with scaling function
and assignment of colors to wavelengths.
Tabular measured value display – table with spectral data in native or calculated
step sizes of 1, 2 or 5 nm
Evaluation of the spectra – calculation of photometric and colorimetric quantities,
chromaticity (XYZ; x,y; u',v'; CIELab), correlated color temperature, chromaticity
error, peak wavelength and value, dominant wavelength, color rendering index Ra
and individual indices R1 through R14
Chromaticity display – in in the CIE standard color table, CIE 1931 [x,y], CIE 1960
[u,v] or CIE 1976 [u', v'] with a selectable standard observer of 2° or 10°
Basic photometric quantities – depending on utilized accessories, illuminance,
luminance or luminous flux is calculated from the spectrum.
Personalized measurement reports – can be generated in HTML format for the
momentarily displayed measurement for the purpose of documentation.
Remote control of and data transfer – for the MAVOSPEC via USB or WiFi
interface. Individual, continuous and interval controlled measurements are
supported.
Universal exchange of spectra – externally generated spectra can be imported
from TXT files and subsequently evaluated. Internal data can be exported via TXT
files or the clipboard and processed with other applications.
Individually configurable desktop – individual windows can be arranged and
scaled as desired, and saved as a configuration.
International use – selectable user interface language: German, English, French,
Italian or Polish
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GL SPECTROSOFT PRO is an operation and evaluation software for MAVOSPEC with
i
If you have further requirements for the GL SPECTROSOFT, like special functions for your
measuring and testing process, specific reports or further measurands that can be calculated
from the spectrum, please ask us for customer specific adaptations.
an enhanced range of functions. It includes all of the GL SPECTROSOFT BASIC
functions.
GL SPECTRASOFT PRO enhanced functionality:
LED binning – brightness and color bins can be set up with the integrated editor.
LEDs are assigned to the predefined classes during measurement.
Indices of metamerism – are ascertained for the UV and visible ranges.
Approval of color matching stations – measured quantities required in
accordance with ISO 3664 are ascertained during the course of a test run and an
approval report is generated.
Candle power (cd) – calculation of candle power via the illuminance measurement
with standard diffuser and specified distance.
Transmission and reflection – of optical components can be implemented with an
external light source and optical measuring accessories.
Measured values at a glance – selectable measured quantities can be displayed in
a special window.
Clear-cut comparison – selectable measured quantities from various
measurements can be summarized in a table and displayed in a special window.
MacAdam ellipse – in preparation
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Contents
Page
1
Introduction
5
1.1
System Requirements
5
1.2
License Types
6
2
Installation
7
2.1
Connecting Devices
8
2.1.1
GL SPECTROSOFT for GL SPECTIS
9
2.1.2
GL SPECTROSOFT for MAVOSPEC
9
2.1.3
GL SPECTROSOFT with many Devices
9
2.2
Changing or Extending License
12
3
Startup
15
4
Basic Functions Tool Bar
16
4.1
Serial Measurements
17
5
Top Menu Options
19
5.1
File
19
5.2
ISO 3664 Assessment
20
5.3
Edit
21
5.4
Action
22
5.5
Window
22
6
Measurement Results Windows
23
6.1
Measurement
23
6.2
Status
23
6.3
Results
24
6.4
Chart
25
6.5
Selected Results
25
6.6
Comparison Table
7
Tools
29
7.1
Bin Editor
29
7.2
Pass/Fail Editor
33
8
Reports
35
9
Practical Notes
35
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1 Introduction
GL SpectroSoft is optional evaluation software with an intuitive user interface and
extensive measuring functions for the spectral analysis of light sources, as well as
transmission and reflection measurements. Spectral values measured with the
MAVOSPEC and the respectively required accessories, as well as externally generated
spectra, can be evaluated in accordance with current CIE standards. The software
calculates colorimetric magnitudes such as chromaticity in accordance with various CIE
standards, correlated color temperature, chromaticity error, peak wavelength, dominant
wavelength, color rendering index and index of metamerism. Extensions such as
scotopic and photopic values, PAR and PPFD values and MacAdam ellipses can be
implemented upon request.
The software is extremely well suited for general light assessments, for laboratory
applications and for quality assurance in production. The configurable desktop can be
adapted to the respective measuring task, and displays only the required information in
a clear-cut fashion. Various program versions are available to match different
requirements.
1.1 System Requirements
The following prerequisites must be fulfilled in order to use GL SpectroSoft at your PC:
IBM or 100% IBM compatible PC
Your PC must be equipped with an USB port
Microsoft Windows operating system (all service packs have to be installed)
Windows XP and XP x64
Windows Server 2003 and Server 2003 x64
Windows Vista and Vista x64
Windows Server 2008 and Server 2008 x64
Windows 7 und 7 x64
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8 and 8 x64
Installation is not possible under all other operating systems.
Approximately 4 MB of free hard disk space for GOSSEN software
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1.2 License Types
GL SPECTROSOFT license list and software options
Licence
name
Options
Description
BASIC
(CRI)
SPD
Graphical respresentation of spectra
Results Window
Calculation of the following photometric results:
- Color coordinates according to CIE 1931 2ᵒ observer
- Color coordinates according to CIE 1964 10ᵒ observer
- Color Rendering Indices Ra , R1 – R14
- Chromaticity error
- Color Peak
- Color Dominant
- Lambda 2 ( FWHM )
- Purity
Measurement Window
Including spectra data in Native, 1nm , 2nm and 5nm step
incremental.
Export / import
Function to export and import data in TXT format
Report
Editor to generate report after the measurement.
Chromaticity charts
Color diagrams according to CIE
- 1931 (x y)
- 1960 (u v)
- 1976 (u’v’)
PRO1
SELECTED RESULTS
Additional window displaying selected results.
COMPARISON WINDOW
Additional window showing the complete set of
measurements
BINING TOOL
Editor to set the brightness and color bins.
ISO evaluation
Measurement protocol according to ISO 3664 standard
MI calculation
Metamerism indices in UV and VIS range
INTENSITY [cd]
Allows to calculate intensity values using the standard
diffusor and distance value setting.
MacAdam
comming soon
The GL SPECTROSOFT software is available in three versions: BASIC, PRO and LAB.
You can also extend the PRO version with individual functionalities available in the LAB
version. You can extend and change versions by adding appropriate licence keys.
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Transmission, Reflection
This software option can be used for transmission or
reflection measurements of optical components. Enables to
take reference measurement and then make T or R
measurement of the sample with the use of external light
source and optical accessories.
Scotopic / Photopic
Option for calculating S/P values
LAB
2
TIMER/SERIAL
Product –
No.
Setting of the automatic measurements schedule. Set
RELATIVE
measurements
comparison
Product –
No.
Allows to choose a reference measurements and compare
other measurements to the reference one. Option to show
percentage or real values change.
PASS/FAIL
Product –
No.
Editor to choose the set of parameters as criteria for pass /
fail selection
RANGE
Product –
No.
Allows to change the spectral range in which measurement
results are calculated.
AMBIENT
Product –
No.
This function compensates the influence of the ambient
light where the measurements are mad. The ambient light
measurement can be detected before the test
measurement.
PPFD/PAR
[µmol]
Product –
No.
Calculations of photon flux density and photosynthetically
active radiation
CALIB
Available only as ad-on for
PRO or LAB license
Software for Illuminance, Luminous Flux and Lumiance
calibration of GL Optic instruments.
1
PRO license is an upgrade of BASIC and includes all features of BASIC and a
complete set of additional functions described.
2
Individual functions from LAB can be ordered separately and add-on to PRO license or
a complete LAB license is offered as a bundle.
2 Installation
This is a laboratory software for complete spectral analysis. Depending on the version
you have purchased you have the access to a number of specific data of the spectral
measurements.
Before starting the installation, please ensure that
the operating system oft he computer is at the latest state, that means all
service packs and updates should be installed
you have administrator rights
the virus scan is disabled during the installation process
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To start the installation simply run setup GL_SpectroSoft v----.exe program from
your CD. The installation program will guide you through the installation process. The
installation path is determined to enable remote upgrades in the future.
HASP Key
After successful installation of the software you should put the HASP key to USB socket
in your PC. This unit contains the key for your software and you cannot use
GL_SpectroSoft without that. Wait several seconds after connecting to you PC while
Windows is installing the device. The LED will go on when the HASP key is installed.
2.1 Connecting Devices
GL SPECTROSOFT software allows to connect to different types of devices using
drivers:
- SPX Driver (GL SPECTIS 1.0, GL SPECTIS 8.0)
- Androdi USB Driver (MAVOSPEC, GL SPECTIS 1.0 touch, GL SPECTIS 5.0 touch)
During an installation process user can chooose one of installation types in Select
Components screen:
- GL SPECTROSOFT for GL SPECTIS
- GL SPECTROSOFT for GL SPECTIS touch
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2.1.1 GL SPECTROSOFT for GL SPECTIS
Selected device
preferences button
Only GL_Spectrosoft is installed when you want to use devices using SPX Driver (GL
SPECTIS 1.0, GL SPECTIS 8.0). SPX driver must be installed in addition. Software is
set to work with SPX Driver devices.
2.1.2 GL SPECTROSOFT for MAVOSPEC
GL_Spectrosoft and Androdi USB Driver is installed. This instalation type set software
to work with Androdi USB Driver devices MAVOSPEC via USB cable.
2.1.3 GL SPECTROSOFT with many Devices
When you need to work with different devices using SPX and Android drivers
alternately:
1. Install GL SPECTROSOFT for GL SPECTIS touch.
2. Install SPX Driver.
3. Select Device in GL SPECTROSOFT main menu File->Settings
Types of connection:
1. Spectis - connect via SPX Driver (Spectis 1.0, Spectis 8.0).
TCP connection via SPX Driver. SPX driver must be installed and started. Set IP
address of a PC with SPX and device connected. Use default settings to connect on the
same PC.
2. MAVOSPEC - connect to android device
MAVOSPEC connection type can be set using a device preferences window.
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3. MAVOSPEC - WiFi - connect via WiFi Driver
TCP connection via WiFi. Set IP address of a MAVOSPEC device from Settings (e.g
10.0.6.123 on the screen below).
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4. MAVOSPEC - USB - connect via Android USB Driver
The connection is done via USB cable. Android USB driver must be installed.
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