FTIR Settings

BASIC

Number of Scans; Sample = 32
Number of Scans; Background = 32
Resolution = 4 cm-1
Signal Gain = 1
IR Data Type: Sample Single Beam

ADVANCED

Forward Velocity : 20.0 kHz
Reverse Velocity : 20.0 kHz
Scan Direction : Forward
Frequency Start : 400
Frequency End : 4000
Spectral Range : MIR
Laser Samp : 2
Low Pass Filter : Auto
ADC Sensitivity : Off
ZPD Polarity : Negative
ZPD Threshold : 170 mV
FFT on Spectrometer : NOT checked
Zero Fill : None
FFT Symmetry : Double
Apodization: Triangle
Phase Correction : Mertz
Phase Apodization : Triangle
Phase Type : Real

DATA HANDLING

Data Collection Mode : Standard
Sample : Display AND Write checked
Background : Display AND Write checked

Save Raw Data : Unchecked
Signal Clipping Check : Unchecked
Audible Scan Alarm : Unchecked
Use Noise Threshold : Unchecked
Noise Ratio : 100
Reference Threshold Time : 30 min.
Filename Options : Auto Name: Checked
Increment : 1, or more depending on how many files you have
Change Data Directory : To your directory
Prompt Level : High, or Low, leave on Low for now.
Verbosity Level: As you like, affects amount of detail reported as you scan
Tune Autoscale: Checked
Tune Points : 100

DEVICES

Detector Selection : Standard
Iris Setting : 60 %
Sample Shuttle : None
Use Shuttle : Unchecked
Shuttle Blocks: n/a
Shuttle Delay Time : n/a
Right Side Mirror : Internal
Left Side Mirror : None

SYSTEM

None of these settings should be altered, as they can make the system unusable.

However, for your reference:

Install a spectrometer: Should read bench.90: Research Series
Connected to Port: Should read Serial Port 1