MEASURE controls, acquires data
from, and automates popular spectrophotometers.
It provides a well
supported and powerful alternative to the software supplied by instrument
manufacturers. It's the only software running legacy and current instruments
from both PE and Agilent. It's the only such software object
compatible with Microsoft Office.
MEASURE is the vehicle you need
to take the
QC Highway.
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MEASURE controls and acquires data from the instruments listed below. It offers automation
and data-handling options not found in software
such as UV Winlab and WinUV.
MEASURE is available as a standalone
application, not requiring other FilmStar
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Low cost MEASURE LT supports
PE Lambda 2 through 45 spectrometers as well as
Ocean Optics,
StellarNet, Agilent
(HP) 8453,
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YouTube Demos
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MEASURE is highly integrated with
FilmStar DESIGN and includes the same FilmStar development
modules. Instruments listed below are currently
supported. Please contact us for information about
other models. Our Hitachi support is only for older
models.
Why buy
MEASURE when you already have PerkinElmer or Cary
software?
The instruments listed below are
directly supported. MEASURE users can run all; i.e. there is no additional charge
for running a Lambda 950 and Cary 5000 from the same computer. Please contact us
for information about other models. MEASURE can also be utilized with other
instruments as
described here.
We are often asked about Shimadzu and Hitachi.
Despite requests from their own sales teams, management
refuses to document control codes and/or drivers. (Our
Hitachi support is only for legacy models.) We recommend
that you buy their instruments only if pleased with the
current capabilities of Shimadzu's UVProbe or
Hitachi's UV Solutions. While unable to
provide automation support, MEASURE can
import
and convert spectral data files.
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| Agilent (HP,
Varian) |
8453 Diode-Array (GPIB, serial/USB, LAN);
Cary 50/60, 1-5, 100-500, 4000-6000i, 7000 (UMA ).
Click here to
learn more. |
| Hitachi |
Legacy U-3210, U-3410 (3200/3400)
only. |
| Nicolet |
Models supported by
OMNIC. Click here for video demo. |
| Ocean Optics |
Models supported by
OmniDriver. Click here for
video demo. |
| PerkinElmer
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Lambda
2/10/12/14/20/40/25/35/45, 9, 650-1050 (URA, TDM); 580B-983G (IR);
Spectrum
One, Spectrum 100, Frontier Optica;
Lambda 16-19 |
| StellarNet |
Instruments supported by SpectraWiz.
Further information. |
The FilmStar MEASURE
fee covers all supported instruments. Program
modes include
- Transmittance (optical density)
- V (relative) reflectance
- VW (absolute) reflectance
Data file types include
- Sample...scan of coated part
- Baseline...scan of black sample,
usually 0%
- Reference...transmittance of empty
sample holder, reflectance of uncoated optic, etc.
- Standard...known values
corresponding to reference scan
Data files may be loaded from disk,
scanned or replaced by constants where appropriate. During
data acquisition results are plotted on-screen in
spectrophotometer units (usually 0-100%); final reduced
values are displayed in physical units. Spectra can be
utilized in DESIGN and INDEX for inverse synthesis.
Scan range is defined by wavelength/
wavenumber minimum, maximum and interval. In addition a
Wave List can be specified; this is useful for filters
with varying characteristics in different bands, i.e.
broad-band blocking in two regions and narrow band
transmission in another. The Wave List is also useful for
devices whose specifications are defined at particular
laser wavelengths.
Supported formats for measured
data files include
- .csv, comma-separated values
- .dx, J-CAMP spectroscopy format
- .spc,
Galactic Industries GRAMS format
- .xls/.xlsx, Excel (Excel
not required)
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PE Lambda 900 Settings
PE 983G Settings
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Instrument
Settings
Scan methods are
edited in MEASURE and uploaded as required. While application software supplied by spectrophotometer
manufacturers is not run during MEASURE operation, there are cases where
manufacturer's driver software and FTG servers
are utilized:
- Perkin-Elmer's Spectrum software (32-bit
Windows) is required
for legacy GX (2000) initialization and setup. Configurations are stored as Setup
Files (*.set). The name of the setup file is subsequently specified in
MEASURE. Since MEASURE can change scan range, only a few Setup Files are
required in practice.
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Click here for information about PE Spectrum FTIR. Spectrum Express
users are advised to update to Spectrum 10.
- Click
here for information about Ocean Optics. Nicolet is supported via
commands sent to OMNIC software.
- Agilent's WinUV is required for Cary operation. Only a minimum installation (Cary System + Scan
application) is needed.
- Perkin-Elmer's UV Winlab 6.04 or newer is
required for Lambda 650-1050 operation with Universal Reflectance Accessory
or Triple Detector Module.
Perkin-Elmer Lambda 16/18/19 is supported on
32-bit Windows XP/Vista/7
via a PCI board and custom cable. Click
here for important details. While the Agilent 8453 version supports
IEEE-488/LAN/RS232, it must be tested before
purchase.
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8453 Lamp Intensity Test
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8453
Diagnostic Capabilities
The Agilent (HP) 8453 version of
MEASURE adds diagnostic capabilities. This reduces or
eliminates the need to use ChemStation software for diagnostic
purposes. Unlike ChemStation, MEASURE supports the 8453's serial
(USB) interface as well as LAN. It also supports NI GPIB, but this offers
no advantage for most users.
As mentioned above, this version must be
tested before purchase. |
