NanoRam User Manual
Contents
1. 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 3 of 19 pp a O wl CCH BAN EK Coo o Your Spectroscopy Foar tner Exe mMm p q r TM amp 2 2 3 Burst Scan Mode This is the fastest spectral acquisition mode After a burst mode spectral acquisition command is received the internal spectral acquisition engine will continuously send the spectra back to the PC until the preset number of spectra is reached In this mode the minimum integration time must be set to 1050us as the events of signal integration and spectral readout plus sending of data are processed simultaneously There is no time gap between the consecutive integration periods which enables this spectrometer to be a suitable device for time of flight event Capturing 3 Specifications See Product Data Sheets for specifications for the Exemplar Model BRC115E and BRC115U Model LS 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 4 of 19 BAN IEK 000 Your Spectros oP Partner r Spectroscopy Far Exemplar ge 4 Check Contents Before installation please check your system contents They may include e Exemplar Spectrometer unit e USB 3 0 Cable e AUX Port Cable BWSpec4 software CD2. Exemplar p 8 Hardware Setup The Exemplar allows for advanced hardware control features which can be found Menu Bar gt Setup gt Hardware Setup Click on the BRC115 Exemplar Aux Port tab 8 1 Digital Input Section ad Hardware Setup Common Setting BRC115 Exemplar AuxPort Digital Input Data Scan Mode Digital In 1 Status Get Status E Nomal Data Scan Digital In 2 Status Get Status C Smart Data Scan Monitor IO Pin After Scan Data Temperature Monitor Temperature C Get Temp Analog Input Analog Output ADC Value Voltage V Get Value DAC Value 1000 set Value Digital Output Digital Out 1 Digital Out 2 Digital Out 3 Digital Out 4 Name Output 1 Name Output 2 Name Output 3 Name Outpt Inverse Inverse Inverse Inverse Setto Low on DarkScan Setto Low on DarkScan Setto Low on DarkScan Set to Low on Dark Scan Set to High Set to High Set to High Set to High The Get Status button will return a High or Low value depending on the TTL Digital Signal being applied to the Digital In 1 and Digital In 2 pins Monitor IO Pin After Scan when enabled the Status of the Digital In 1 and Digital In 2 pins will be updated after each scan The Digital In 1 Status and Digital In 2 Status will be displayed below the graph in the main BWSpec Window Statuses will appear after the first acquisition Location will
3. Exemplar Spectrometer USB 3 0 Cable BWSpec4 Software CD Aux Port Cable 5 Installation Software Hardware Installation There is a BWSpec Installation Guide located on your software CD Refer to this guide for full installation instructions 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 5 of 19 BAN EK 00 leete i py Portner _ Exemplar 9 gt 6 Operating Software BWSpec Quick Start Guide Your Sf 6 1 Getting to know BWSpec graphic user interface The BWSpec operating software has a graphic user interface which consists of a menu bar quick access bar graphic area message bar and control panel Reference the BWSpec4 User Manual located on your Software CD for more information on how the software works 6 2 Quick Start 1 Run BWSpec from the shortcut icon that will have been placed on your desktop after installation 2 From the toolbar select Aur a 3 Aim the spectrometers SMA Port Light Input towards a broadband light source for example a tungsten bulb light bulb or overhead lights 4 You should see a spectral response being displayed on the Graph in the BWSpec4 software window if not adjust increase the integration time from the toolbar 20ims 1 a Note There are different ways in which light can be directed into the spectrometer
4. saved spectra e Filetype This sets the saved file type for the saved spectra Options txt csv _BwRam SPC e Save path This sets the location where the data will be saved once complete e Right Side of the window allows the user to select what specific data is to be saved 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 e Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 16 of 19 p a O Ow CO EN 3 Coo o B You K Spet tro scopy Pa qner Exemplar These control the progress of the Burst Mode Press the Play button to begin acquiring e Output Timeline Data to Spreadsheet This outputs the saved data to an Excel Spreadsheet 1 You must have MS Excel installed on your computer for this feature to work 2 DO NOT click on the excel worksheet while it is being written This will disrupt the output process and you will lose the data 3 For Outputting to Excel you are limited by the Max number of columns 6 for the number of scan you can have outputted 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 17 of 19 EAN IEK See Your Spectroscopy Partner TM S o Exemplar Appendix A Dimensional Drawing BRC115E 1 4 36 101 6 Units are in millimeters mm 19 Shea Way Newar
5. Fax 302 368 7830 e Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 13 of 19 p S EC HV BAN TEK 2 Your Spectr ostopy Partner Exemplar True Table Inverse Check Box Set to High Check Box Output 0 LOW 1 HIGH 8 6 Data Scan Mode Section ad Hardware Setup Common Setting BRC115 Exemplar AuxPort Digital Input Data Scan Mode Digital In 1 Status Low Get Status C Nomad Data Scan Monitor IO Pin After Scan Data T ae aoa I Smooth 5 Point 3 Order Polynomial Curve Fitting ADC Value 1020 Voltage v 0 623 Get Value DAC Value 4095 pet Value Digital Out 4 Name Output 4 Inverse l Sette Low on DarkSean I Setto Low on DarkSean Sette Low on DarkSean Set to Low on DarkScan If Set to High l Set to High l Set to High l Set to High The Exemplar has three data scan modes Normal Scan Smart Scan and Burst Scan 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 14 of 19 o BAN EK 00 Exemplar o9 Your Sf LAT OSE of y Partner 8 6 1 Normal Data Scan Normal Data Scan when selected allows the spectrometer to acquire and transmit data Data manipulation is then accomplished on the software computer Averaging Smoothing and Dark Compensate can be acquired and controlled for ex
6. Set to High The Get Temp button will return the Temperature of the PCB which is also the CCD sensor reference temperature 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 10 of 19 BW TEK Seer a Your Spectroscopy Partner Exemplar g 8 3 Analog Input Section ad Hardware Setup Common Setting BRC115 Exemplar AuxPort Digital Input Digital In 1 Status Get Status G Monmal Data Scan Digital In 2 Status Get Status C Smat Data Scan Monitor l0 Pin After Scan Data l Sette Low on DarkkSean Setto Low on DarkSean Sette Low on DarkSean Set to Low on DarkScan l Set to High l Set to High l Set to High l Set to High ADC Value will return the Digital value of the Analog signal applied to the Analog Input pin ADC Value Voltage 2 28 1024 Voltage V will return the Analog Voltage value of the Analog signal applied to the Analog Input pin Voltage ADC Value 1024 2 28 Reference the Auxiliary Port Function section in this User Manual 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 11 of 19 p S S S C HV EN 3 Se Your Spectroscopy Portner _ Exemplar 8 4 Analog Output Section
7. ad Hardware Setup Common Setting BRC115 Exemplar AuxPort Digital Input Digital In 1 Status Get Status f Normal Data Scan Digital In 2 Status Get Status C Smat Data Scan Monitor IO Pin After Scan Data Temperature Monitor Temperature L Get Temp Analog Input ADC Value Voltage Get Value Digital Output Digital Out 1 Name Output 1 inverse Setto Low on DarkScan Setto Low on DarkScan Setto Low on DarkScan I Set to Low on DarkScan Set to High Set to High F Set to High F Set to High DAC Value can be set to a 12 bit Digital signal Range from 0 4095 when the Set Value button is pressed This will output a voltage range of 0 2 28 Volts to the Analog Output pin Voltage DAC Value 4096 2 28 Reference the Auxiliary Port Function section in this User Manual 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 e Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 12 of 19 Ger aia SS BAN EK Coo Your Spectr ostopy Partner amp Exemplar 8 5 Digital Output Section oJ Hardware Setup Common Setting BRC115 Exemplar AuncPort Digital Input Data Scan Mode Digital In 1 Status Get Status G Nomad Data Scan Digital In 2 Status Get Status O Smat Dia Scan Monitor 10 Pin After Scan Data Temperature Monitor Temperature C Get Temp Anal
8. ample 8 6 2 Smart Data Scan Smart Data Scan allows for data manipulation to take place inside the spectrometer allowing for smart spectra acquisition Smart Scan Features are eDark Compensate This will auto adjust the baseline of the spectrometer so that the dark current is auto removed from the collected data eAverage You can run average scanning where x number of scans will be taken at the given integration time and then the average of all these scans will be displayed in BW Spec eSmooth Smoothing will be applied to all data outputted to BWSpec 8 6 3 Burst Data Scan Burst Mode allows for the fastest data acquisition possible by the spectrometer by limiting overhead processing from data transfer to the computer and saving data In Burst Mode the spectrometer will continuously acquire and transfer data to the PC without a time gap between successive spectra Burst Mode is located under the Timeline Plugin eEnable the Timeline Plugin Menu Bar gt Plug in gt Plug in Manager Locate the Timeline Plug in and enable the Check box Click OK to enable eOpen Timeline from the menu Menu Bar gt Tools gt Timeline gt Timeline Equal Integration Time 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 15 of 19 pp a O wl CCH BAN EK See Your Spectroscopy Foar tn
9. er Exe mMm p q r TM amp 2 Notes e Burst Mode will only work with the Set integration Time gt 1050us Multiplier 1 and Averaging 1 1050us or 1 05ms is the minimum integration time allowed in Burst Mode lf the integration time is set to a lower setting the integration time will be automatically updated to 1050us in Burst Data Scan e The highest number of scans the spectrometer can acquire is 16 000 e Smart Data Scan cannot be used in conjunction with Burst Mode e Time Average from the Main BWSpec window will have No Effect when acquiring data e Multiplier from the Main BW Spec window will have No Effect when acquiring data 8 6 3 1 Setup Timeline Equal Integration Time Acquire spectrum interval time ms 10 N A File Name Prefix idata_ 2 W Tite Prel Wavelength Wavenumber Raw Data 1 Total Acquire Spectra Number 1100 File Name Suffix I Data tems Pmt i af Poel etype TXT ie of Wavelength Extemal Trigger m Wavenumber Scan Mode C Nomal Mode Scan Save Wait Repeat M C Fast Mode Scan Wait Repeat N Save N f Burst Mode Scan Repeat N Save N Save path C Users USER Documents Bwtek Data Status Output Timeline Data to Spreadsheet e Total Acquire Spectra Number This sets the number of scans to be performed by the spectrometer e File Name Prefix This sets the prefix for the saved spectra e File Name Suffix This sets the suffix for the
10. is the first smart spectrometer featuring on board data processing USB 3 0 communication and temperature compensation The Exemplar is also optimized for multi channel operation featuring ultra low trigger delay ultra low gate jitter and super speed data transfer Additionally the Exemplar features a 2048 element detector and built in 16 bit digitizer with a gt 2 0 MHz readout speed 2 Exemplar Spectral Acquisition Modes There are three spectral acquisition modes as described below 2 1 Normal Scan Mode In this acquisition mode the spectrometer acquires data which is received by the PC Software through the USB The user can then perform post data manipulation such as Averaging smoothing and Dark Compensation Continuous spectra acquisition is possible in Normal Scan Mode At an integration time of 1 0ms the maximum frame rate is less than 500 spectra per second in this mode 2 2 Smart Scan Mode Smart Scan allows for data manipulation to take place in the Exemplar s on board processor including Averaging Smoothing and Dark Compensation in that order The user has the ability to send a command with flags for each of the methods The internal data processing engine can handle any combination of these methods Table 1 details the frame rate at different combinations of methods at an integration time of 1ms Estimated Time Needed Smoothing 5 ms Dark Compensation 7 2 ms Averaging N time T 4 55 ms x N 8 13 ms
11. k DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 e Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 18 of 19 nee EAN TEK Coo Your Spectroscopy Partner S Exemplar Appendix B Dimensional Drawing BRC115U 95 3 OUNTING HOLES 4PL 4 40 UNC VW 6 0 A Units are in millimeters mm 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 19 of 19
12. og Input Analog Output ADC Value Voltage vi Get Value DAC Value 1000 Set Value Digital Output Digital Out 1 Digital Out 2 Digital Out 3 Digital Out 4 Name Output 1 Name Outpt 2 Name Output 3 Name Output 4 Inverse Inverse Inverse Inverse Sette Lowon DarkScan Setto LowonDarkScan Setto Low on DarkSean Set to Low on DarkScan Set to High Set to High Set to High Set to High Digital Out 1 Digital Out 4 sections relate to the corresponding Digital Out pin on the Auxiliary Port Reference the Auxiliary Port Function section in this User Manual e Name field can be renamed to an application appropriate function which will be displayed under the Acquire Control section the BWSpec 4 Main Window e Inverse Checkbox When activated inverts the output status e Set to Low on DarkScan This will Output the configured signal through the corresponding Digital Out Pin when a Dark Scan is taken in BWSpec For Example you could use this to Close an External Shutter e Set to High By Default the Output Signals are set to LOW When checked the Output is set to HIGH through the corresponding Digital Out Pin When enabled the checkbox status will also be reflected under the Acquire Control section the BWSpec4 Main Window Reference the following True Table for Output Signal configurations 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e
13. p es a BAN EK Coo Your Spectroscopy Portner Ge Exemplar Smart CCD Spectrometer User Manual 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 e Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 1 of 19 BAN EK 00 Exemplar o9 Your Sf LAT OSE of y Partner Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Exemplar Spectral Acquisition Modes 2 1 Normal Scan Mode 2 2 Smart Scan Mode w U WwW Q 2 3 Burst Scan Mode Specifications Check Contents Installation HA MV KF WwW Operating Software BWSpec Quick Start Guide 6 1 Getting to know BWSpec graphic user interface 6 2 Quick Start 7 Auxiliary Port Function 8 Hardware Setup oo OO N DODD A UH NH A B 8 1 Digital Input Section a 8 2 Temperature Monitor Section a m 8 3 Analog Input Section 8 4 Analog Output Section 12 8 5 Digital Output Section 13 8 6 Data Scan Mode Section 14 Appendix A Dimensional Drawing BRC115E 18 Appendix B Dimensional Drawing BRC115U 19 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 2 of 19 an O BAW EK Coo o Exemplar o9 You 4 Sf LAT OSE Of V4 Partner 1 Introduction The Exemplar is the next step in the evolution of miniature CCD spectrometers It
14. s SMA Port and different light sources which can be used For more information on these types of setups please visit our website www bwtek com Multiplier Function When using the Exemplar Spectrometer the Multiplier function is not available and will be greyed out 1000 us 1000 us lv i 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 6 of 19 BAN THS Coo o Exemplar a Your gt pec frost of y Par tner 7 Auxiliary Port Function Exemplar is capable of monitoring and controlling both digital and analog signals through the Auxiliary Port on the side of the spectrometer The table below is the description and function details for each pin of the Auxiliary Port These standard functions are accessible through SDK Moreover if the customer wants to create their own input output correlations B amp W Tek can configure a customized pin definition 1 Input Device Reset Microcontroller hardware rest input and low level active The minimum level low width is Ims and minimum level high width is Sms to guarantee proper reset function Input high level 3 3V with internal 10k pull up resistor 2 Output Digital Out 2 TTL OUTPUT 2 TTL 5V compatible standard high level output current Pe Pee ioe iota 3 Output Digital Out 1 TTL OUTPUT 1 TTL 5V compatible standard high level o
15. utput current a fome pemowi 20mA standard low level input current 20mA 4 Input Digital In 2 TTL INPUT 2 TTL 5V compatible standard high level input current 20mA standard low level output current 20mA Internal 10k pull up resistor available 5 Input Digital In 1 TTL INPUT 1 TTL 5V compatible standard high level input current 20mA standard low level output current 20mA Internal 10k pull up resistor available q Output Analog Output 12 bit resolution DAC using resistor ladder method The analog output range is 0 2 28V Input External Trigger External trigger pulse input TTL 5V compatible Falling edge effective Recommended level low width is 30 100us Internal 10k pull up resistor available 9 inpuvoupae Ground fGrowd SSS 10 Input Analog Input 10 bit resolution ADC using successive approximation method The eo ee pae analog input range is 0 2 28V 11 Output Digital Out 3 TTL OUTPUT 3 TTL 5V compatible standard high level output current ji fome pions 20mA standard low level input current 20mA 12 Output Digital Out 4 TTL OUTPUT 4 TTL 5V compatible standard high level output current 2 fomu piona 20mA standard low level input current 20mA 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 e Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 7 of 19 Gr SD BAN EK 000 Your Spectroscopy Partner r Spectroscopy For
16. vary depending on the size of the main BWSpec window 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 e Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 8 of 19 _ _ __ ne BAN TEK Coo o Your Spectr oSt opy Partner Exemplar Full Screen Window display 300 400 500 600 Wavelenath nm 0 faa Online E 43 Stop acquired Dark Scan s Dark Compensate OFF Linear Response Correction No Digital In 1 Status High Digital In 2 Status High Reduced Minimized Window display f 300 400 500 600 700 Wavelength nm om V _ 19 Shea Way Newark DE 19713 e Tel 302 368 7824 e Fax 302 368 7830 Web www bwtek com Doc Rev 290020230 A 2012 09 10 Copyright 2012 B amp W Tek Inc Page 9 of 19 nS BAN EKZ Coo o Your Spectr osCopy Partner 6 Exemplar 8 2 Temperature Monitor Section ad Hardware Setup Common Setting BRC115 Exemplar AuxPort Digital Input Digital In 1 Status Get Status Digital In 2 Status Get Status Monitor IO Pin After Scan Data Analog Output Digital Output Digital Out 1 Name Output 1 Jame tpu ame Output 3 Name Output 4 inverse Inverse Sette Low on DarkScan 1 Setto Low on DarkScan Setto Low on DarkScan Set to Low on DarkScan l Set te High Sette High Set te High
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search