Ocean Optics MonoScan2000 User Manual

Scanning Monochromator

(MonoScan2000)

Installation and Operation Manual

Document Number 000-10000-150-02-201011

Offices: Ocean Optics, Inc. World Headquarters

830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698

Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

8 a.m.– 8 p.m. (Mon-Thu), 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. (Fri) EST

Ocean Optics Mikropack

Maybachstraße 11, D73760, Ostfildern, Germany

Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] (General sales inquiries)

[e-mail] (Mikropack sales inquiries)
[e-mail] (Questions about orders)
[e-mail] (Technical support)

Copyright © 2009 Ocean Optics, Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from Ocean Optics, Inc.
This manual is sold as part of an order and subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired out or otherwise
circulated without the prior consent of Ocean Optics, Inc. in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published.

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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Limit of Liability

Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on
an “as is” basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the
information contained in this manual

Important Safety Notices

1. Read all safety notices and operating instructions before operating this unit.

2. Inspect the item for transport damage before using the 24VDC power supply for the first time.

3. Adhere to all warning stickers on the unit and all warnings contained in this manual.

Warranty

Mikropack GmbH warrants to the original user of this instrument that it shall be free of any defects
resulting from faulty manufacture of this instrument for a period of 12 months from the original data of
shipment.

This instrument should not be used for any Clinical or Diagnostic purposes. Data generated in these
areas is not warranted in any way by Mikropack GmbH. Any defects covered by this Warranty shall be
corrected either by repair or by replacement, as determined by Mikropack GmbH.

There are no warranties that extend beyond the description herein.

This Warranty is in lieu of, and excludes, any and all other warranties or representations expressed,
implied, or statutory, including merchantability and fitness, as well as any and all other obligations or
liabilities of Mikropack GmbH including, but not limited to, special or consequential damages. No
person, firm, or corporation is authorized to assume for Mikropack GmbH. Any additional obligation or
liability not expressed provided for herein except in writing duly executed by an officer of Mikropack
GmbH:

MIKROPACK GmbH

Maybachstraße 11
D-73760 Ostfildern

Tel.: [phone] • Fax.: [phone]

[e-mail]

e-mail:

Warranty Handling

► Procedure

Follow the procedure below to process a warranty claim:

1. Determine the problem or fault with your local distributor.

2. If a problem is evident, obtain an RMA number from your local distributor.

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Important Safety Notices

3. Send the equipment to the local distributor for repair. If the item is under warranty, shipping will
be free-of-charge both ways.

4. Contact your distributor for repair and delivery time. If the item is out of warranty, your
distributor will provide a repair cost to you. In this situation, the distributor will not proceed with
the repair until you order it.

Your system will be shipped back to you free of charge with insurance (if under warranty).

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Table of Contents

About This Manual .............................................................................................................iii

Document Purpose and Intended Audience..............................................................................iii

Document Summary..................................................................................................................iii

What’s New in this Document .................................................................................................. iii

Product-Related Documentation ............................................................................................... iii

Upgrades ............................................................................................................................iv

Chapter 1: Setup...................................................................................1

Overview.............................................................................................................................1

Applications ........................................................................................................................1

Set-up .................................................................................................................................1

Unpacking the MonoScan2000..........................................................................................2

Contents .............................................................................................................................2

Quick Start..........................................................................................................................2

Chapter 2: Programming Information ................................................5

MonoScan-2000 Interface-DLL..........................................................................................5

Direct Serial Communication (ASCII Commands).............................................................7

ASCII Commands......................................................................................................................7

Stored Data ............................................................................................................................... 8

End User License Agreement for Software (EULA) ..........................................................9

Appendix A: Specifications.................................................................11

Operating Environment ......................................................................................................11

Physical Specifications.......................................................................................................11

Index ......................................................................................................13

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About This Manual

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This document provides you with an installation section to get your system up and running.

What’s New in this Document

This version of the Scanning Monochromater (MonoScan2000) Installation and Operation Manual
updates the photos and the interface information.

Document Summary

Chapter Description

Chapter 1: Setup

Chapter 2: Programming Information

Appendix A: Specifications

Contains a list of package contents and unpacking
instructions.

Provides programming information for the
MonoScan-2000 software, as well as the EULA.

Contains operating environment specifications, as
well as other physical details of the product.

Product-Related Documentation

You can access documentation for Ocean Optics products by visiting our website at

http://www.oceanoptics.com. Select Technical → Operating Instructions, then choose the appropriate

document from the available drop-down lists. Or, use the
of the web page.

You can also access operating instructions for Ocean Optics products on the

Resources

Engineering-level documentation is located on our website at

CD included with the system.

Search by Model Number field at the bottom

Software and Technical

Technical → Engineering Docs.

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