Ocean Optics OCEAN FX-UV-VIS, OCEAN FX-UV-VIS-ES, OCEAN FX-VIS-NIR-ES, OCEAN FX-VIS-NIR, OCEAN FX-XR1-ES User Manual
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Ocean FX Miniature Spectrometer
User Manual
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For Product: OCEAN FX
Document: 226-00000-000-01
Version: 1.3
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Table of Contents
Compliance .................................................................................................................... vi
Warnings & Cautions ..................................................................................................... viii
About This Manual ......................................................................................................... ix
Document Summary .................................................................................................................. ix
Product-Related Support and Documentation ........................................................................... x
Warranty ........................................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1 ............................................................................................ 1
Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
Product Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
Product Features ....................................................................................................................... 2
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................... 3
Product Versions ........................................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 ............................................................................................ 6
How the Ocean FX Spectrometer Works .......................................... 6
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 3 ............................................................................................ 11
Installation and Setup ........................................................................ 11
What’s In the Box ........................................................................................................... 11
Ocean FX Installation ..................................................................................................... 12
Software Installation ................................................................................................................... 12
About OceanView ...................................................................................................................... 13
Initial Configuration .................................................................................................................... 13
Configuration for USB or Ethernet Connection .......................................................................... 14
Configuration for WiFi Connection ............................................................................................. 19
Power Sequences ...................................................................................................................... 25
Experiment Setup ...................................................................................................................... 26
Ocean FX Indicator Lights ......................................................................................................... 27
Interchangeable Slits ................................................................................................................. 27
Changing the Interchangeable Slits ........................................................................................... 27
Accessories .................................................................................................................... 29
Cables and Connectors ............................................................................................................. 29
Breakout Box (HR4-BREAKOUT) .............................................................................................. 29
Light Sources, Cuvette Holders and Other Accessories ........................................................... 29
Measurement Techniques – Typical Set-ups .................................................................. 30
Common UV-Vis Applications .................................................................................................... 30
Reflectance & Transmission ...................................................................................................... 31
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Common UV-Vis Reflectance Applications ................................................................................ 31
Common UV-Vis Transmission Applications ............................................................................. 31
Fluorescence.............................................................................................................................. 32
Common Fluorescence Applications ......................................................................................... 32
Irradiance ................................................................................................................................... 33
33
Chapter 4 ............................................................................................ 35
Ocean FX Operation with OceanView .............................................. 35
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 35
Launch OceanView ........................................................................................................ 35
OceanView Main Screen ................................................................................................ 36
Connect the Ocean FX in OceanView ....................................................................................... 37
Set Acquisition Parameters ........................................................................................................ 38
Continuous and Single Acquisitions .......................................................................................... 38
Save Data .................................................................................................................................. 39
Saved Data Panel ...................................................................................................................... 39
Projects and Methods ................................................................................................................ 40
Spectroscopy Application Wizards ............................................................................................ 40
Dark and Reference Measurements .......................................................................................... 41
Schematic View ......................................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 5 ............................................................................................ 43
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 43
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 43
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems ..................................................................................... 45
Apple Mac OSX Operating Systems .......................................................................................... 45
Linux Operating Systems ........................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 6 ............................................................................................ 48
Technical Specifications ................................................................... 48
Mechanical Diagram ...................................................................................................... 48
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................ 49
Performance Specifications ............................................................................................ 49
Accessory Connectors ................................................................................................... 52
DD4 Accessory Connector ......................................................................................................... 52
I2C .............................................................................................................................................. 54
DB15 Connector Cable (OCEAN FX-CBL-DD4P-DB15P) ........................................................ 54
Chapter 7 ............................................................................................ 56
Calibration .......................................................................................... 56
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Overview ........................................................................................................................ 56
Wavelength Calibration .................................................................................................. 56
About Wavelength Calibration ................................................................................................... 56
Calibrating the Spectrometer Wavelength ................................................................................. 57
Preparing for Calibration ............................................................................................................ 57
Calibrating the Wavelength of the Spectrometer ....................................................................... 57
Irradiance Calibrations ................................................................................................... 59
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Tables
Table 1 .......................................................................................................................................... ix
Table 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Table 3 ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Table 4 ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Table 5 ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Table 6 ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 7 ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Table 8 ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 9 ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Table 10 ....................................................................................................................................... 49
Table 11 ....................................................................................................................................... 49
Table 12 ....................................................................................................................................... 50
Table 13 ....................................................................................................................................... 51
Table 14 ....................................................................................................................................... 51
Table 15 ....................................................................................................................................... 53
Table 16 ....................................................................................................................................... 55
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Compliance
WARNING
This is a FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may
be required to take adequate measures.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
WARNING
The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the
requirement that no modifications will be made to the equipment
unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by the
manufacturer.
WEEE COMPLIANCE
The WEEE symbol on the product indicates that the product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Instead, such marked waste
equipment must be disposed of by arranging to return to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. Separating and recycling this waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that the
equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
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TUV CERTIFICATION
This device has been tested and complies with the following standards:
EN 61326-1:2013
CISPR 11:2009.A1:2010
CAN ICES-003, issue 6
EMC 2004/108/EC
RoHS-compliant
ISO COMPLIANCE
Ocean Optics, the industry leader in miniature photonics, has been certified for ISO 9001:2008
certification applicable to the design and manufacture of electro-optical equipment since 2009.
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Warnings & Cautions
Warnings
This device may cause radio interference or may disrupt the operation of nearby
equipment. It may be necessary to take mitigation measures such as re-orienting,
relocating or shielding the location.
Cautions
Caution: Do not let contaminants get into the bench. Keep the protective cap on the slit
aperture when not connected to an accessory, probe or fiber.
Caution: Only change the slit aperture in a clean environment where contaminants including
dust cannot enter the bench during the procedure.
Caution: Substitution of a component or accessory different from that supplied may result in
measurement error, equipment damage, increased emissions or decreased immunity.
Caution: Repairs should be undertaken only by personnel trained or authorized by Ocean
Optics. The device does not contain any user serviceable parts.
Caution: Do not immerse the device in any fluid, place fluids on top of or attempt to clean with
liquid detergents or cleaning agents. This may cause an electrical hazard. Do not
use if accidental wetting occurs.
Caution: Do not remove any covers. Doing so may increase the risk of electrical shock or
compromise the integrity of the optical components.
Caution: Do not gas sterilize or autoclave this device.
Caution: Consult local codes and ordinances for proper disposal of equipment and other
consumable goods.
Caution: The device and/or accessories may not operate correctly if used or stored outside the
relevant temperature and humidity ranges described in the Technical Specifications.
Caution: Do not use if device is dropped and/or damaged. Have an authorized service
representative check the device before using again.
Caution: Be sure to install any software BEFORE connecting the spectrometer to your PC. The
software installs the drivers required for spectrometer installation. If you do not install
the software first, the system will not properly recognize the spectrometer.
Caution: To ensure reliable operation, it is recommended that the power supply be attached
prior to inserting the USB connector.
Caution: The user of this spectrometer shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction
which results from improper use, faulty maintenance, improper repair, damage or
alteration by anyone other than Ocean Optics or their authorized service personnel.
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Document Summary
Chapter Description
Chapter 1: Introduction Introduces the product features. Contains descriptive
information about the Ocean FX Spectrometer. It also
provides a list of system requirements, typical applications,
and product versions.
Chapter 2: How the Ocean FX
Spectrometer Works
Chapter 3: Installation and Setup Provides installation instructions, including how to set up the
Chapter 4: Ocean FX Operation with
OceanView
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Contains recommended steps to isolate and correct common
Chapter 6: Technical Specifications Contains technical specifications and connector pinouts for the
Chapter 7: Calibration Provides information for calibrating the Ocean FX
Describes how the Ocean FX operates, illustrating the various
parts and functions.
Ocean FX with OceanView. Also includes package contents
and typical set-ups for different measurement techniques.
Describes how to use the Ocean FX with OceanView
software, including how to connect, acquire, save and other
basic features.
problems.
Ocean FX Spectrometer.
Spectrometer.
Table 1
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I2C Intelligent Interface Controller
MISO
Master Input, Slave Output
MOSI
Master Output, Slave Input
SPI Serial P
eripheral Interface
Tx Transmit
Vusb
Voltage, USB
FWHM
Full Width Half Maxi
mum
– optical resolution units
CMOS
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor
– type of detector
TEC
Therm
oelectric
Coo
ling
ACRONYMS & SYMBOLS
IEEE Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers
Rx Receive
USB Universal Serial Bus
WiFi Wireless Fidelity
CCD Charged Coupled Device - type of detector
Product-Related Support and Documentation
You can access product documentation for Ocean Optics products by visiting our website at
http://www.oceanoptics.com. Go to the Ocean FX product page for general product details,
specifications and application notes. Additional technical documents and programs can be
accessed through the Support tab which includes software downloads, getting started guidance,
frequently asked questions and technical documents for topics including OceanView Software,
light sources, electronic accessories, sampling accessories, fibers & probes, external triggering,
changing the slit size and device driver guidance.
Ocean Optics offers a Glossary of spectroscopy terms to help you further understand your
state-of-the-art products and how they function located in the Knowledge section which also
offers example setups, application blogs, videos through SpectroscopyTV.com and other ways
of learning about spectroscopy.
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Warranty
Our 3-Year Warranty covers Ocean Optics miniature fiber-optic spectrometers, spectral
sensors, light sources and sampling accessories – regardless of the application – from defects
in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. It also covers fibers and probes for a
full 12 months.
The warranty covers parts and labor needed to repair manufacturing defects that occur during
the warranty period. We also will cover the costs of shipping warranty-related repairs from our
customers to Ocean Optics and from us to our customers. Repairs and upgrades are covered
for manufacturing defects for 6 months from the date of purchase from Ocean Optics.
Normal wear, scratching and cosmetic damage not affecting the performance, bulbs, batteries,
consumables and vendor items are not covered by this Ocean Optics limited warranty. For
vendor items, the manufacturer’s warranty terms are in force and vary from product to product.
These causes are not covered by this warranty: damage caused by accident, misuse – such as
using an incorrect power supply or power current – abuse, product modification or neglect;
damage occurring during shipment; damage resulting from the performance of repairs by
someone not authorized by Ocean Optics; damage caused by installation of parts that do not
conform to Ocean Optics specifications; units not used for their intended purpose; and any
claims made based on misrepresentations of the seller and costs associated with installation of
the unit.
Ocean Optics’ liability is limited to the repair or the replacement, at our option, of any defective
item and shall not include incidental or consequential damages whatsoever. Ocean Optics
reserves the right to replace a discontinued model with a functionally comparable model.
If you require warranty service, please contact the Customer Service Department of Ocean
Optics at +1.727.733.2447 or fill out a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form located in
the Support section of our website.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Product Introduction
The Ocean FX is a miniature modular spectrometer with enhanced connectivity and onboard
processing that is based upon Ocean Optics’ Cross Czerny-Turner design. Ocean FX is built
using manufacturing techniques that help deliver high thermal stability and low unit to unit
variation without compromising the flexibility and configurability that are the hallmark of the
design. Features such as interchangeable slits, indicator Lights and simpler device connectors
deliver more freedom and less frustration. In addition, Ocean FX now utilizes a USB 3.0
connecter for increased speed and also has 2 new methods of interfacing with the
spectrometer: Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi.
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1: Introduction
Product Features
Fast Acquisition Speed Integration times down to 10µs, acquire and process more
spectral data in less time for faster, more reliable answers
Sensitive
Multiple Configurations Incredibly configurable, with millions of configurations across
Large Onboard Memory Onboard buffering stores up to 50,000 spectra so you will not
Spectra Timestamping All spectra are timestamped
Expanded Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, USB, RS-232 and SPI for easy
On-the-fly Slit Modifications
High Thermal Stability Allows for accurate and repeatable measurements in
Portable Robust Design Compact, rugged and lightweight for use in the lab or in
Responsive from 190 – 1100 nm with great sensitivity in the
UV and NIR
the wavelength range 190-1100nm
miss a single data point
integration into almost any system as well as 8 GPIO for
connection to external devices
User-interchangeable slit allows quick changes to resolution
and throughput allowing one spectrometer to perform multiple
types of experiments such as absorbance and fluorescence.
demanding environments
remote applications
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1: Introduction
Typical Applications
Application Area Examples
Light Laser LED
Research and Education
Life Sciences
Materials Identification
Laser Characterization
LED Measurement
Light Metrology Measurement
Applied Research
Basic Research
Teaching Labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biomed
Biotechnology
Medical Diagnostics
Protein and Nucleic Acid Analysis
Biomaterial Analysis
Metallurgical Analysis
Polymer Analysis
Semiconductor Materials Analysis
Semiconductors Processing and Thin Film
Metrology
Farm to Table Technologies
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Plasma Monitoring
Process Endpoint Detection
Thickness Measurement
Agricultural Measurements and Monitoring
Food and Beverage Quality Control
Food Safety
1: Introduction
Application Area Examples
Biofuels Analysis
Energy Technologies
Mining and Exploration
Oil and Petroleum Analysis
Photovoltaic Analysis
Solar Simulators
Anti-Counterfeit
Quality Control and Process Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring
Testing and Qualification
Product Identification and Authentication
Defect Identification
Raw Material Inspection
Verification Testing
Air and Water Quality Analysis
Remote Sensing
Volcanic Research
Table 3
You can find more information about applications of UV-Vis spectroscopy and the Ocean FX at
www.oceanoptics.com.
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Specifications Summary
Spectral range 200 - 1100 nm (configurable within this range)
Optical resolution 2.39 pixels (FWHM)
SNR (single scan) 290:1
Dynamic range (single scan) 5000:1
Integration time 10 µs – 10 seconds
Scan rate (maximum) 4500 scans/second
Thermal stability 0.11 pixels/ C
Entrance slit 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 or 200 µm width slits
Input fiber connector SMA 905 or FC
Table 4
Product Versions
Many variants of the Ocean FX Spectrometer exist. Ocean Optics offers both preconfigured
units as well as custom-configured units, enabling you to order a customized spectrometer
optimized for your application. You can determine spectrometer details by looking at the product
code located on the bottom of your spectrometer.
OCEAN FX Preconfigured Models
Optical
Resolution
(nm)
Grating # Lens
none
L2
none
L2
none
L2
General
Purpose
Extended
Range
Model
OCEAN FX-UV-VIS
OCEAN FX-UV-VIS-ES
OCEAN FX-VIS-NIR
OCEAN FX-VIS-NIR-ES
OCEAN FX-XR1
OCEAN FX-XR1-ES
Range
(nm)
200-850 25 1.5 1
350-1000 25 1.5 3
200-1025 25 2 31
Table 5
Slit
(μm)
For more information and specifications on preconfigured models, see www.oceanoptics.com.
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Chapter 2
How the Ocean FX Spectrometer
Works
Overview
This section provides an overview of the Ocean FX spectrometer and how it works from light
entering the slit to the communication of the spectrum to a connected device. It also provides an
overview of all the different possible configurations that are possible, designed to help you
optimize your spectrometer for specific applications.
You’ll find more useful information, including a glossary of spectroscopy and spectrometer
terms, on our website at www.oceanoptics.com.
1. Fiber Optic Connector: Light from a fiber enters the optical bench through the SMA
905 Connector. The SMA 905 bulkhead provides a precise location for the end of the
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2: How the Ocean FX Spectrometer Works
optical fiber, slit, absorbing filter and fiber clad mode aperture. While we supply SMA
connectors as standard, FC connectors are also available. See #2 for available options.
2. Interchangeable Slit: Light passes through the installed slit, which acts
as the entrance aperture. Slits come in various widths from 5 µm to 200
µm and the slit is fixed in the SMA 905 bulkhead to sit against the end of
a fiber. Smaller slit sizes achieve the best optical resolution while larger
slits have higher light throughput. Slit size is labeled on the aperture as
shown in the photo.
Slit Description Pixel Resolution
INTSMA-5 5-µm wide x 1-mm high 3.0 pixels
INTSMA-10
INTSMA-25
INTSMA-50
INTSMA-100
INTSMA-200
INTSMA-000
INTSMA-KIT Interchangeable SMA Kit connectors; 5µm; 10µm; 25µm;
10-µm wide x 1-mm high 3.2 pixels
25-µm wide x 1-mm high 4.2 pixels
50-µm wide x 1-mm high 6.5 pixels
100-µm wide x 1-mm high 12 pixels
200-µm wide x 1-mm high 24 pixels
Interchangeable bulkhead with no slit NA
NA
50µm; 100µm and 200µm
Table 6
Ocean Optics also offers a range of FC connector slits in the same wavelengths, with
the product code INTFC-XXX. An INTFC-KIT is also available. Note that these items are
made to order and have a longer lead time. Contact an Ocean Optics Application Sales
Engineer for more details.
► Procedure
To calculate the optical resolution for your spectrometer:
Find the number of pixels for your detector.
Divide the range of the spectrometer by the number of detector pixels.
Multiply this number by the pixel resolution from the table above.
Example: Optical Resolution with 50 µm slit, 650 nm Spectral range: 650/2048 x 6.5 =
2.1 nm
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Item Code
Description
Dot 1
Dot 2
3. Absorbing Filter (optional): If selected, an absorbing filter is installed between the slit
and the aperture in the SMA 905 bulkhead. The filter is used to limit bandwidth of light
entering spectrometer or to balance color. Filters are installed permanently. A filter is for
a specific slit. If you anticipate needing the filter with multiple slit sizes,
then you must specify this at the time you order. You will know which filter
is installed in each slit because of the color-coded dots on the outside as
shown in the figure and described in the table below.
OF1-BG28 Bandpass filter, transmits >325 and <500 nm blue red
OF1-WG305 Longpass filter; transmits light >305 nm black white
OF1-U325C Bandpass filter, transmits >245 and <390 nm white green
OF1-GG375 Longpass filter; transmits light >375 nm red black
OF1-GG395 Longpass filter; transmits light >395 nm white red
OF1-CGA420 Longpass filter; transmits light >420 nm orange white
OF1-GG475 Longpass filter; transmits light >475 nm green green
OF1-OG515 Longpass filter; transmits light >515 nm pink yellow
OF1-OG550 Longpass filter; transmits light >550 nm orange orange
OF1-OG590 Longpass filter; transmits light >590 nm red pink
OF1-RG695 Longpass filter; transmits light >695 nm white blue
OF1-RG830 Longpass filter; transmits light >830 nm black blue
OF1-CGA1000 Nonfluorescing longpass filter, transmits >1000 nm red green
OF1-CGA760 Nonfluorescing longpass filter, transmits >760 nm blue black
OF1-CGA780 Nonfluorescing longpass filter, transmits >780 nm white yellow
OF1-CGA830 Nonfluorescing longpass filter, transmits >830 nm green orange
OF1-CGA475 Nonfluorescing longpass filter, transmits >475 nm yellow pink
Table 7
4. Collimating Mirror (specify Standard or SAG+): Light reflects from the collimating
mirror as a collimated beam toward the grating. You can opt to install a standard mirror
or a NIR-enhancing but UV absorbing SAG+ mirror.
SAG+ mirrors are often specified for fluorescence. These mirrors absorb nearly all UV
light, which reduces the effects of excitation scattering in fluorescence measurements.
Unlike typical silver-coated mirrors, the SAG+ mirrors won’t oxidize. They have excellent
reflectivity — more than 95% across the VIS-NIR.
Specify standard or SAG+ mirrors when ordering your spectrometer.
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