Determine the origin and type of this FT-IR spectrometer cable.
Determine the origin and type of this FT-IR spectrometer cable.
Hello, we discovered an old Nexus FTIR spectrometer at the workplace and are unsure about the cable name. We’re considering purchasing an expansion card to connect it to a PC for testing its functionality. I wasn’t able to locate any clear information about the Nexus FTIR cable through a search. Could someone assist in identifying the correct cable name? Thank you for your help.
That looks like 20-pin SCSI. Very old connector on a very finnicky bus. You'd have to buy a PCI or ISA card to use it, probably only functional on Windows 95-XP. Quite a lot of effort to test this equipment if you've never used SCSI before. There's also the chance that the spectrometer itself uses proprietary drivers or software that will be impossible to find nowadays - unfortunately, some things slip through the cracks and never get archived. Make sure those exist before you buy a card. If you're looking for a SCSI card though, I'd recommend Adaptec hands-down. Had great luck with their SCSI/SAS hardware on XP, no drivers needed, just plug-and-play. There
Thank you for your feedback. I can easily search for the 20-pin SCSI connector, which matches what you described. It’s been very useful. We’ll start by checking if we have the necessary software for the spectrometer and additional documentation. Your suggestion for the adapter card is appreciated!