Ocean Optics USB-DT User Manual

USB-DT

Direct-attach Light Source

Installation and Operation Instructions

Description

The USB-DT is a direct-attach UV light source providing broadband output from 200–2000 nm for
Ocean Optics’ USB2000, USB4000, USB2000+, HR2000, HR4000 or HR2000+ Spectrometer. The
USB-DT connects to an Ocean Optics spectrometer in the following ways:

 Stacked underneath the USB2000, USB4000 or USB2000+ Spectrometer and connected with

the DB15 accessory cable (HR4-CBL-DB15) or the USB2000/DT Adapter (USB-ADP-DT2)

 Connected to an HR2000, HR4000 or HR2000+ Spectrometer with the DB15 accessory cable

(HR4-CBL-DB15) or the Breakout Box (HR4-BREAKOUT)

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USB-DT Installation and Operation Instructions

Parts Included

The USB-DT ships with the following items:

 USB-DT Light Source
 5VDC power supply
 DB15 accessory cable (HR4-CBL-DB15)

Additional Accessories Available

The following are additional accessories available from Ocean Optics that you may need, depending
on your system set-up:

 Fiber optic cable for connection to the spectrometer

 Breakout Box (HR4-BREAKOUT)

 USB Series Spectrometer DT adapter (USB-ADP-DT2)

 Replacement bulb (USB-DT-B)

Using the USB-DT

The following sections provide instructions on setting up and using the USB-DT.

Connecting the USB-DT

The set-up procedure differs, depending on whether you are connecting the USB-DT to a USB Series
or an HR Series Spectrometer.

Connecting to a USB Series Spectrometer

► Procedure

Follow the steps below to connect the USB-DT to a USB Series Spectrometer:

1. Remove the USB-DT from the product packaging.

2. Connect the spectrometer’s 10-pin accessory connector to the USB-DT Adapter

OR

3. Connect the spectrometer to the DB15 cable assembly and connect the other end to the
USB-DT’s 15-pin connector.

You have now connected the USB-DT for operation with the USB Series Spectrometer.

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