Quickstart Guide

Get started with SpectroLink™ in just a few quick steps.

Updated: 2024-06-04,
Author(s): VINIR, THOTS

Follow steps 1-4 to get started

It is important to follow the steps in this specific order.

  1. Network setup. Do one of the following:
    1. Ethernet: Plug an ethernet cable* to SpectroLink™ and to an network enabled interface like an access point, wall port etc. 
    2. WiFi: See SpectroLink™ WiFi setup.
  2. Connect the included USB-C cable to your SpectroLink™ and to the included power adapter. Plug in the power adapter to a powered outlet to turn the SpectroLink™ on.
  3. Connect a USB cable** to your spectrophotometer and the other end to your SpectroLink™'s USB port. Enable USB mode ("PC Control") on the spectrophotometer if necessary.
  4. Access app.spectroworks.com, sign up if you don't already have a user, create or open a project, then click on the “SpectroLink™” tab. Click “+ Add” to register your device. Enter the device code located on the bottom of your SpectroLink™. Once added, it should appear on the registered device list. Click "Connect" to access the SpectroLink™ dashboard. Your SpectroLink™ is now ready for use!

* Ethernet cable not included.

** Spectrophotometer USB cable not included. 

WiFi setup via smartphone app

NOTE: This method has been deprecated and is no longer supported.
It is recommended to use this method instead. 

The following is the procedure for setting up WiFi via the BerryLan App:

  1. Install the BerryLan WiFi connect app to your Android or iOS based device.
  2. Access the app and follow the instructions for setting up the WiFi on your SpectroLink™.
  3. Your SpectroLink™ will appear as “CPHNANO” on your iOS or Android device after 1 minute from powering it on.
  4. Click on "CPHNANO", fill out your SSID and Password. Once filled out, proceed. 
  5. If the correct WiFi credentials have been entered your SpectroLink™ should now be online. 

For more extensive documentation see manual: https://spectrolink.cphnano.com/user-manual