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2.6 Software Installation:
Each VM-502 monochromator ships with the Actono Monochromator Control Software CD
CD. If you have not purchased Princeton Instruments' SpectraSense or WinSpec/32 software,
use this CD to install the Monochromator Control Software on your computer. The following
instructions briefly describe the installation process. For greater detail, refer to the
Monochromator Control Software manual on the CD.
1. Locate your Monochromator Control Software CD.
2. Exit any programs you are running to avoid conflicts during the installation.
3. Insert the CD. Windows should automatically detect the autostart program and begin
the installation process. If it does not, click on the Start button and go up to Run. Click
on the Browse button, find the directory that contains Autorun.exe, and then click on
Open. Click on OK.
4. Install Acton Control.
5. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.
If you have received SpectraSense and are planning to use it to control the system, the
following instructions briefly describe the software installation process. For greater detail, refer
to the SpectraSense manual on the CD.
1. Locate the SpectraSense Software CD (it is not necessary to install the Monochromator
Control Software since it has been incorporated into the SpectraSense software).
2. Exit any programs you are running to avoid conflicts during the installation.
3. Place the SpectraSense CD-ROM in the drive. Click on the Start button, go up to Run.
Click on the Browse button and find the drive and directory that contains Autorun.exe.
Click on Autorun.exe and then Open. Click on OK.
4. An installation panel will appear. Click on the install button that is appropriate for your
operating system.
5. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the installation.
6. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.
If you will be using Princeton Instruments WinSpec/32 software, the following instructions
briefly describe the software installation process. For greater detail, refer to the WinSpec
and the Monochromator Control Software manuals.
1. Locate your WinSpec/32 CD and your Monochromator Control Software CD.
2. To avoid conflicts during the installation, exit any programs you are running.
3. Insert the WinSpec/32 CD. Windows should detect the autostart program and begin the
installation process.
4. Click on the program you want to install. In most cases, this will be WinSpec/32.
5. When asked, choose “AutoPCI” as the communications type.
6. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.
7. After restart, insert the Mono Control Software CD and install the monochromator
control software.
8. After the installation is complete, restart the computer.