NuSpec software allows users to acquire, save, archive and interpret spectral data. Data may be continuously acquired and automatically saved as ASCII xy or spc format. Spectra can be saved with an automated baseline correction algorithm or in raw form. The baseline spectra are Fourier transformed, truncated and subtracted from the raw data. Since the baseline shape is stored in the first few transform frequencies, this procedure removed much of the deleterious baseline. All spectra are referenced with the laser off to subtract ambient light. The spectral viewer allows users to interpret the most recently acquired spectrum. Spectra may be zoomed or expanded and peak heights and frequencies are reported on the screen.

The software for each instrument may vary slightly. For example, the 200A NuSpec software version has an option that automatically subtracts polarizations to provide information about molecular symmetry. The Inspector Raman version of NuSpec displays the current spectrum vs. the match spectrum and the Hit Quality Index for the top three hits.

Qualitative Analysis: Library management comes standard with the Inspector Raman and as an option for the Advantage series spectrometers. The library management software allows the users to mange a spectral library. Spectral data can be saved, searched, matched and deleted from the library.

Quantitative Analysis: The library management software package also comes with a quantitative version. Calibration files developed in Grams PLSIQ (third party software) can be transferred to the software for prediction of multiple constituents after spectral acquisition.

Third Party Software: Spectral data archived from NuSpec software can be further interpreted and manipulated with either Grams AI or ACD software