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Each component of the MCS 600 has intelligence in the form of a built-in signal processor. After startup, the system initializes and performs a selftest in order to identify the system components, determine their availability and check their functional interaction. Intelligent control of the instrument is based upon the integration of a master processor into the controller unit (ECC). Communications occur with all processors in the spectrometer and lamp cassettes via the back plane. Additionally, the master processor manages a continuous flow of data and forwards it to the controlling computer via Ethernet, USB, or Wireless LAN connection.
The benefits of built-in intelligence:
- Optimal reliability of the system through self-test routines and precise problem detection, e.g. aging or surface fouling of the bulb
- Rapid exchange or expansion of modules with automatic recognition by the controller
- Ability to buffer a large number of spectra within the spectrometer system offers new, high frequency data collection features
- Time stamped spectra and nearly instantaneous measurement triggering permits precision data collection with appropriate software packages
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