Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 33
Connecting the System Components
WARNING
To prevent potential injury to yourself and damage to the instrument,
switch OFF all instruments in the system and disconnect them from the line
power supply before you alter, or make, any new electrical connections.
• The PC and the printer may be placed either side of the spectrometer, but must not be
placed on top of the spectrometer.
• When placing instruments side by side, always leave a small gap between them and
make sure that air can circulate freely over and under the system as well as behind it.
• Do not place anything on or under any of the components that could hinder air
circulation.
Connecting to the PC
Ø The PC is connected using the connection marked COMPUTER or the USB connection
marked
on the right side of the instrument, as shown in Figure 11.
NOTE: You can connect to the PC using either the USB connector or the 9-pin RS 232
connector. You must first install UV WinLab version 6.3 (or later). Do not use the
Ethernet connector; this is only used for updating the firmware.
Figure 11 PC connection
NOTE: You can use an external printer for hard-copy printouts of the analytical results. The
printer is connected via the PC.
NOTE: To install the software, refer to
Installing the UV WinLab Software
on page 35.