Ocean Optics STS User Manual

STS Spectrometer Getting Started

STS is a family of compact, low-cost spectrometers ideal for embedding into OEM devices. STS provides
remarkable performance for a spectrometer of its size (just 40 mm x 42 mm 24 mm), including full spectral a nalysis
with low stray light, a high signal-to-noise ratio and optical resolution of ~1.5 nm (FWHM).

This document provides you with the information that you need to get your STS spectrometer up and running using
OceanView or SpectraSuite Spectrometer Operating software (available for an additional cost).

Package Checklist

Verify that your package contains the following:

 Micro USB cable: Connects your spectrometer to a computer’s USB port.
 Packing List: Attached to the outside of the shipment box (the invoice arrives se parately).
 Wavelength Calibration Data Sheet: Your spectrometer operating software reads this calibration data

from your spectrometer when it interfaces to a computer via the USB port.

 Software & Technical Resources CD: Contains software, operating instructions, and product information

for Ocean Optics software (SpectraSuite, if purchased, is on a separate CD), spectrometers, and
spectroscopic accessories. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0 or higher to view these files.
Documentation is also availab le on our website at

http://www.oceanoptics.com/technical/operatinginstructions.asp.

 Passwords: For any Ocean Optics software that yo u have purchased. Passwords are located on the back of

the Software & Technical Resources CD jacket.

Additional Equipment Available

 STS-CBL-PS cable: Connects the STS spectrometer to Bluetooth or WiFi adapters and provides power

when not connected to your computer’s USB port.

STS Status LED

The STS has a status LED that provides the following information about the state of the device:

State Display

Hard Fault Off (STS is not operational)
Error Slow flash (1 Hz)
Start-up Fast flash ( 5 Hz). Occurs for 1 second after power-up during self-test. If it persists longer while no

Transmitting Data 50% duty cycle flash (half-intensity continuous)
Taking Measurement Off
Standby On (full power)

Note: In STS units with firmware 0034 and above, if the LED flashes in a pattern of two short blinks followed by a

pause immediately after being powered up, this indicates that bad firmware is being detected on startup and the STS
is waiting for new firmware to be loaded. Contact Ocean Optics for instructions to reprogram the STS and restore it
to normal operation.

other activity occurs, then there may be a fault that will prevent taking measurements correctly.

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STS Getting Started Instructi o ns

Installation

Caution! : Install the software BEFORE connecting the spectrometer to your PC. The spectrometer

operating software installs the drivers requ ired for spect ro met er inst al lat ion. I f you do not install
the software first, the syst em will not proper ly recognize the spectrometer.

Installing Ocea nView Software

OceanView is the latest spectrometer operating software available from Ocean Optics. It is available to be
downloaded from the link provided when you purchased the software or from a CD at an additional cost. To install
OceanView, see the instructions in the OceanView Spectrometer Operating Software Installation and Operation
Manual: http://www.oceanoptics.com/technical/OceanViewI&O.pdf

Installing SpectraSuite Software

To install SpectraSuite, see the instructions in the SpectraSuite Spectrometer Operating Software Installation and
Operation Manual:. http://www.oceanoptics.com/technical/SpectraSuite.pdf

Installing Your Spectrometer

Caution! : If mounting your STS in another structure, remove two (2) of the screws from the

electronics side lid (closest to the USB/mHDMI connectors). Do not use the optic s side lid (close st to
the fiber) as a mounting surface. The STS optics are precision-aligned in a cleanroom environment
to prevent dust and dirt contamination; never remove screws from the optics lid.

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To connect the USB cab le that came with the spectrometer to your computer via the USB port as shown in the
example below.

► Procedure

1. Locate the micro USB cable provided with the spectrometer.

2. Insert one end of the cable into the side of the spectrometer (USB port).

3. Insert the rectangular end of the cable into the USB port of the computer (the USB port can be on either the

front or the rear of the computer). The computer installs the spectrometer’s driver s.

4. Attach a fiber to the SMA connector.

WARNING! : Use only precision connectors that meet IES specification standard 60874 when

connecting a fiber to the STS. Ferrule lengths that are out of specification can destroy the STS.

Note: RS-232 operation requires separate power, either through the GPIO port or the USB port (using the

standard micro USB cable), or through the STS-CBL-PS (available for additional cost).

Start-up

In OceanView

To display a Quick View spectrum for all the attached devices, do one of the following:

• Select the Quick View option from the Welcome Screen and click OK.

• Click the x in the upper right hand corner of the Welcome Screen.

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