Expanding the capabilities of the KFK-3 photometer

Abstract

The presented study describes in detail the process of developing a modern installation for conducting spectral analysis methods based on the widely used KKK-3 photometer. The work pays special attention to the circuits for connecting the device to a personal computer, as well as the developed software, which allows you to significantly expand the functionality of the KKK-3 photometer. Thanks to the introduction of this software, it became possible not only to partially automate the process of analyzing the obtained spectra, but also to ensure their convenient transfer to third-party systems for deeper and more versatile data analysis. In addition, the work describes in detail the process of modifying the photometer itself, aimed at ensuring its full control via a PC. This includes both hardware changes and the development of appropriate data transfer protocols between the computer and the controller, which is proposed to be used as a controlled unit for the photometer. The principles of software operation, algorithms of interaction between system components are described, as well as an analysis of the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed solution is carried out. The tests performed showed a significant increase in the accuracy and speed of spectral analysis compared to the original photometer model. The developed system has a high degree of flexibility and can be easily adapted to various requirements and tasks of laboratory research. The proposed solution has great potential for use in scientific and industrial applications where high accuracy and automation of spectral analysis processes are required. Thus, the modernization of the KFK-3 photometer and the development of related software open up new opportunities for research in the field of spectroscopy and analytical chemistry.