PASCO 012-09731B - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – S e t t i n g U p t h e S p e c t ro m e t e r a n d G L X; B. Install the License Key; If the GLX is connected to a computer, disconnect it.; C. Connect Optional Hardware
- Page 3 – E. Configure the Spectrometer; S p e c t ro m e te r A n a ly s i s C o n fi g u r a t io n S c r e e n; To Open the Configuration Screen
- Page 4 – Spectrum Preview; F1 Save Dark; after; F3 Clear Scan; Navigating in the Configuration Screen; Data Acquisition; or
- Page 5 – Data Acquisition Tab; Scope; Bandwidth
- Page 6 – Sample Rate; C o l l e c ti n g D a ta; Spectral Scope Mode; Time Acquisition Mode
- Page 7 – Wavelength; M e a s u r e m e n t s; Intensity
- Page 8 – Absorbance
- Page 9 – A p p e n d i x : B e e r ' s L a w Pro c e d u r e; Equipment
- Page 10 – Time Acquisition; Procedure
- Page 11 – Te c h n i c a l S u p p o r t; For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:; Address: PASCO scientific
800-772-8700
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PA S C O X p l o r er G L X
I n tro d u c ti o n
This manual contains instructions for using an Ocean Optics spectrometer with the PASCO Xplorer GLX hand-
held datalogger. The combination of these two devices can be used to monitor and record a spectrum or to contin-
uously record light intensity in a defined wavelength band. You can use the spectrometer to analyze light from
sources such as the sun or a fluorescent lamp, or you can use it with the Integrated Light Source and Cuvette
Holder to analyze light transmitted through a solution. In addition to light intensity, the GLX calculates absor-
bance, transmission and relative irradiance.
These instructions assume that you are familiar with the general operation of the Xplorer GLX. For complete
instructions on using the GLX, see the Xplorer GLX Users’ Guide (PASCO manual number 012-08950).
C o m p a t i bl e S p e c t ro m e t e r M o d e l s
The following spectrometers manufactured by Ocean Optics are compatible with the Xplorer GLX (license key
required):
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USB650 Red Tide
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USB2000
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USB4000
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HR4000
I m p o r ta n t N o te
An Ocean Optics spectrometer in some ways resembles other sensors used with the GLX; however, there are
some important differences:
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The GLX requires a special license to work with an Ocean Optics spectrometer. When you purchase a
license, you receive a USB flash drive that will install a license key on your GLX. A single flash drive may
contain more than one license key for licensing multiple GLXs.
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To collect data from a spectrometer, the GLX must be in standalone mode (not connected to a computer).
Once you have recorded data, you can analyze them on the GLX or transfer them to your computer.
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A spectrometer can not be used simultaneously with other sensors.
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Summary
® O c e a n O p t i c s w i t h X p l o r e r G L X S e t t i n g U p t h e S p e c t r o m e t e r a n d G L X 2 S e t t i n g U p t h e S p e c t ro m e t e r a n d G L X A. Update the GLX Important note: If your GLX has firmware version lower than 1.3, upgrade the firmware before you install the ...
® O c e a n O p t i c s w i t h X p l o r e r G L X S p e c t r o m e t e r A n a l y s i s C o n f i g u r a t i o n S c r e e n 3 E. Configure the Spectrometer In the Spectrometer Analysis Configuration screen, follow these general steps. (For a detailed explanation of the parameters in the config...
® O c e a n O p t i c s w i t h X p l o r e r G L X S p e c t r o m e t e r A n a l y s i s C o n f i g u r a t i o n S c r e e n 4 Spectrum Preview When the configuration screen opens, the GLX automatically starts monitoring and displaying spectrum data in the upper half of the screen. With this pr...
