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Triax Spectometer with SpectrAcq 2 Controller Jobin Yvon offer a number of control options for the spectrometer range including TTL control, RS232/IEEE488 interfaces, handheld controllers, control electronics and full software controlled systems.

Four standard controllers are available for our systems, these include the HandScan which allows full control of the spectrometer system but does not include any acquisition options, the DataScan and SpectrAcq 2 which are high specification spectrometer control and acquisition modules.

The DataScan can be used with any detector with a current or voltage output, whilst the SpectrAcq and SpectrAcq 2 can be used with all detectors including photon counting detectors.

The DataScan, SpectrAcq and SpectrAcq 2 can be controlled through user written software or alternatively through our own fully featured Windows Software.

Instruments supplied with RS323 or IEEE488 interfaces include a example control commands and full information on control protocols required to control the instrument.

DataScan

The DataScan integrates into an economical microprocessor based system all of the essential electronics necessary for optical spectroscopy. Through a single computer interface and a common set of programming codes, spectrometer control, data acquisition, and I/O interfacing can be easily configured for any classical or unique spectroscopic application.

DataScan spectrometer controller/photometer centralizes the control of you experiment through one single interface.

The DataScan includes the following capabilities:

Complete control of one or two Jobin Yvon spectrometers

Data acquisition from 2 input channels

4 programmable gain settings and autoranging

Internal storage of up to 5000 data points

Communication via RS-232C & optional IEEE-488

High Voltage for 2 detectors (optional 0-1200V)

8 output and 6 input lines (TTL)

External Trigger input

Control of 2 shutters

Analog output for a strip chart recorder

Can be computer controlled or via a HandScan

The DataScan's built in microcode allows you to access any of the system's individual functions via simple ASCII character commands. Creation of programs for unique and sophisticated experimental procedures are vastly simplified. You may also define a complete acquisition from a command that permits you to send all the parameters necessary in one step. The DataScan will then run autonomously and hold the data in memory until it is requested.

Communications between your computer and the DataScan can be through one of your standard serial RS-232C COM ports or through an optional IEEE-488 interface. Both may in fact be incorporated in the same instrument. You can use the IEEE-488 interface to communicate with your computer while using the optional HandScan through the serial port for non-programmed control of your spectrometer and to aid in debugging your programs

For the spectroscopist who does not wish to create his own programs, SpectraMax for Windows and SpectraMax for DOS offer fully integrated packages for control of your instrument and accessories along with data processing.

SpectrAcq 2

The SpectrAcq2 is not just another readout system - it's a compact, high speed, high performance spectral data acquisition controller designed for advanced spectroscopy and light measurement applications. The optional photo counting detection module allows you to measure the light level by counting photons, one by one. This method is the most sensitive technique for light measurement. Designed to work as a stand-alone unit or with most of the Jobin Yvon/Spex high performance detectors with versatility at an affordable price.

SpectrAcq2 Features

Data acquisition from one input channel, with four programmable gain settings and autoranging.

Configurable for current or voltage signal inputs.

Optional photon counting module for measuring low light levels.

16-bit resolution and accuracy.

Up to 1000 data points per second. Data storage of up to 5000 data points.

RS-232 interface standard, IEEE488 optional.

Analog output for controlling PMT high voltage: 0 to +5 volts, 12-bit resolution.

Four TTL input and output lines.

+/- 15V supply for external devices such as solid state detector preamplifiers.

Optional SpectraMax for Windows data acquisition and analysis software.

Programmer's instruction set is included.

LabVIEW drivers available.

HandScan

The HandScan is a hand-held controller which will set or scan the wavelength of your monochromator, open or close shutters, operate motorized slits, rotate motorized grating turrets and move motorized mirrors from up to 10 feet away! The HandScan requires the SPEX232 interface or the DataScan controller.

The user interacts with the HandScan through direct action keys and menus. The LCD panel prompts for the choices and parameter inputs, providing easy control of scanning, acquisition, and accessories.

Controls any Jobin Yvon spectrometer via DataScan/RS232

Displays position of monochromators/accessories

Controls automated accessories of M series spectrometers when used with SPEX232-MSD

When used with a DataScan controls two ISA spectrometers, Displays the value of the current signal intensity in Fine Tune mode, Controls the two high voltage supplies (optional) and two detector channels, Reconfigures the DataScan for different ISA spectrometers

Key pad: 40 sealed key switches

Display: 32 character LCD dark blue character on white display, 2 lines x 16 characters in a 5 x 7 dot matrix format, 0.12" wide x 0.19" high characters

Operating Temperature: 0 to +50 degrees C

Storage Temperature: -25 to +70 degrees C

Humidity: 90% non-condensing

Dimensions: 14.6cm x 9.5cm x 2.84cm

Weight: 8oz. (0.23 kg)