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PC Requirements
The following pages provide details of the requirements for the PC that will run the Spectrum
software and communicate with the Raman instruments.
If you have purchased a RamanMicro 300 at the same time as a RamanStation 400F or
RamanFlex 400 Series, you only need to install the software once according to the
instructions provided in the
Getting Started Guide
supplied with the instrument.
If you have purchased a RamanMicro 300 upgrade to an existing RamanStation 400F or
RamanFlex 400 Series, you will need to install the new software supplied with this
RamanMicro 300 system. In this case you will need to uninstall the existing software before
installing the new software.
To ensure successful installation of the software, please check these requirements before
starting the installation.
Hardware Requirements
The PC on which you install the software must meet the following minimum specifications:
•
Intel
®
Pentium 4 ̵ 400 or 533 MHz processor;
•
At least 256 MB of Random Access Memory (RAM);
•
Video card and monitor capable of displaying at least high color (16 bit) at 1024 × 768
SVGA, but ideally a screen resolution of 1280 × 1024 pixels;
•
10 GB hard disk with at least 1 GB free space as an NTFS drive;
NOTE: We have locked the system into using an NTFS drive because the alternative FAT32
file system doesn’t provide enough protection at a folder and file level to ensure that
users and groups of users cannot delete or amend data files, while at the same time
being able to create new data files.
•
CD-ROM drive;
•
Ethernet network connection;
•
A keyboard and USB or PS/2
®
-style mouse;
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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port (x4);
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Serial (RS232) port (x2 if purchased motorized stage with RamanMicro 300);
•
Parallel port.
Two Port PCI Serial Card
If you have purchased a motorized stage with your RamanMicro 300, the PC must have two
serial (RS232) ports. If required, install the supplied two port PCI serial card (L1323532) into
the PC by following the instructions provided with the PCI card.
Summary of Contents for RamanMicro 300 Series
Page 1: ...RamanMicro 300 Series Getting Started Guide MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY...
Page 5: ...Introduction...
Page 10: ...10 RamanMicro 300 Getting Started Guide...
Page 11: ...Safety Practices...
Page 21: ...Raman History Theory and Instrumentation...
Page 29: ...Preparing Your Facility...
Page 35: ...Installing Your RamanMicro 300...
Page 68: ...68 RamanMicro 300 Getting Started Guide...
Page 69: ...Using the RamanMicro 300...
Page 90: ...90 RamanMicro 300 Getting Started Guide...
