Spectro-guide Manual 250020858 0902

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Table of content

1. Safety instructions ................................................................................ 5

2. System description and Delivery notes ............................................ 10

3. Power supply ...................................................................................... 12

4. Controls ............................................................................................... 14

5. Getting started .................................................................................... 175.1 Turning on and measuring ..................................................................... 175.2 Overview of main menu ......................................................................... 18

6. Calibrate .............................................................................................. 20

7. Measuring procedure ......................................................................... 237.1 Measuring ............................................................................................... 237.2 Saving ...................................................................................................... 247.3 Opening ................................................................................................... 26

8. Multiple readings ................................................................................ 278.1 Storing the mean .................................................................................... 298.2 Deleting the last reading ........................................................................ 308.3 Number of readings ............................................................................... 31

9. Display ................................................................................................. 329.1 Sample mode .......................................................................................... 329.2 Difference ............................................................................................... 339.3 Pass/Fail .................................................................................................. 349.4 Metamerism ........................................................................................... 369.5 Illuminant ................................................................................................. 37

10. Options ................................................................................................ 3810.1 Color system........................................................................................... 3810.2 Index ........................................................................................................ 3910.3 Gloss ....................................................................................................... 4210.4 Illuminant/observer ................................................................................ 43

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10.5 Calibration ............................................................................................... 4410.6 Setup ....................................................................................................... 45

10.6.1 Auto store .................................................................................. 4510.6.2 Auto standard ............................................................................ 4610.6.3 Metamerism index limit ............................................................ 4710.6.4 CMC ratio .................................................................................. 4810.6.5 ΔE94 ratio .................................................................................. 4910.6.6 Switch off time ........................................................................... 5010.6.7 Beeper ...................................................................................... 5110.6.8 Set time ..................................................................................... 5210.6.9 Trigger adjustment ................................................................... 5310.6.10 Language .................................................................................. 54

10.7 Configuration .......................................................................................... 55

11. File ....................................................................................................... 5811.1 Open ........................................................................................................ 5811.2 Save ......................................................................................................... 5911.3 Delete ...................................................................................................... 6011.4 Mean ........................................................................................................ 6111.5 Print ......................................................................................................... 61

12. Interface .............................................................................................. 62

13. Standards ............................................................................................ 63

14. Technical Data .................................................................................... 65

15. Errors and Warning Messages ........................................................... 67

16. Instrument reset .................................................................................. 68

17. Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................... 69

18. Service and Certification ................................................................... 70

19. Copyright ............................................................................................. 72

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1. Safety instructions • Before operating the instrument the first time,

please read the operating instructions and takeparticular notice of the safety instructions.

• If you use the unit and accessories properly,there are no hazards to fear.

• This product is equipped with safety features.Nevertheless, read the safety warnings carefullyand use the product only as described in theseinstructions to avoid accidental injury or damage.

• No claims of product liability or warranty can behonored if the device is not operated inaccordance with the operating instructions.

• Keep these instructions for future reference.

• If you pass this instrument to somebody else,make sure to include these instructions.

Safety instructions

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The following symbols and terms are used.

This symbol warns of the danger of injury.

This symbol warns of the danger of injury caused byelectricity.

This sign points out additional information.

DANGERThe term DANGER warns of possible severeinjuries and danger to life.

WARNINGThe term WARNING warns of injuries and severematerial damage.

CAUTIONThe term CAUTION warns of slight injuries ordamage.

Safety instructions

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Safety instructions

DANGER injuries possible

• Defects and extraordinary loadsIf safe operation can no longer be presumed,shut down the device and secure it againstunintended operation.

The device must be presumed unsafe to operate:• if visible damage is evident• if the instrument is no longer working• if it has been stored for long periods under

adverse conditions• after harsh treatment during shipping.

• Safety advices for batteries: Do not crush ordismantle, do not heat or incinerate, do notimmerse in any liquid. This may cause explosionor release harmful substances.

• Do not perform any repairs on the unit yourself.The unit must be opened by trainedprofessionals only. Please contact our customerservice department in such cases.

• The measurement device may be disconnectedfrom any power source as follows:

a) by removing the batteries and/orb) by disconnecting the interface cable

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Safety instructions

• When working with the batteries /rechargeablebatteries make certain there is no short circuiton the contacts. Metallic objects must not comein contact with the bare contacts.

WARNING severe material damage

• The measurement unit consists of sensitiveoptical and electronic precision parts. Prevent itfrom being dropped, bumped or shaken!

• Avoid exposure to continuous humidity andcondensation. Avoid splashing with water,chemicals or other liquids.

• Please use only accessories that are availablefor the unit.

• Only devices that meet the requirements for low-voltage safety may be connected to theinterface.

CAUTION material damage

• Do not allow any foreign objects to get into themeasurement opening.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight forextended periods of time. Do not store it in a hotor dusty environment. Use the instrument casefor storage.

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• Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and donot allow condensation water.

• Do not use any acetone for cleaning theunit! The unit housing is resistant to manysolvents. For cleaning you should use a soft,moist cloth. Excessive dirt and dust can beremoved with ethanol or cleaning alcohol.

• In case you intend not to use the instrument fora longer period of time, take out the batteries.

Additonal information on use:

• You will find the technical data for all systemcomponents on the respective manufacturer’splates and in the section Technical Data

• Batteries and rechargeable batteries are specialwaste and must therefore not be disposed of withhousehold trash. Make certain to observe thedisposal instructions of the battery orrechargeable battery manufacturer.

Safety instructions

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System description and Delivery notes

2. System description and Delivery notesspectro-guide is a portable spectrophotometerwhich can be used to ensure consistent quality inincoming and outgoing QC. It’s operated withbatteries to meet the demands of measurements inthe field.The measurement principle is based on themeasurement of spectral reflectance within thevisable spectrum from 400–700 nm. Twomeasurement geometries are provided: 45/0 andd/8. With 45/0, illumination occurs in a circularpattern at an angle of 45°, while the observationangle is 0°. With d/8, the sample is illuminateddiffusely, while the observation angle is 8° “from thevertical”. Additionally, 60° gloss is measuredsimultaneously.Up to 1500 standards and 999 samples can bestored. This includes not only individual readings,but also the calculation of mean values. Themeasurement results are shown on the display.The instrument is operated by the Operate button,four cursor buttons, and the automatic trigger. TheOperate button is also used to switch on theinstrument.All common color systems, color differanceequations, indices, illuminants and observers areavailable for quality control and analysis.The display can be configured in German, English,French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese.

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The instrument complies with the followingstandards.Color:DIN 5033, 5036, 6174; ISO 7724; ASTM D2244,E308, E1164.Gloss:DIN 67530; ISO 2813, ISO 7668; JIS Z 8741; ASTMD 523, ASTM D 2457.

Instrument type:spectro-guide 45/0 gloss CC-6801spectro-guide 45/0 gloss-S CC-6802spectro-guide sphere gloss CD-6834spectro-guide sphere gloss-S CD-6836

Comes complete with:Measurement device, black calibration standard,white calibration standard with certificate, greenchecking reference, high gloss standard, samplearea locator, software easy-link, interface cable,USB-adapter, batteries, hand strap, manual,carrying case, training.

Recommended accessories:BYKWARE auto-QC lite CS-6532complete QC-Software for advanced color analysisUSB-Adapter AG-4401for connection to USB-interface, incl. driver softwareChecking Standard 60° Gloss CC-6844Checking Standard 60° Gloss S CC-6846Protective stand CC-6818to hold the instrument and store accessories

System description and Delivery notes

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Power supply

3. Power supplyBefore operating the instrument for the first time,please read the operating instructions and payattention to the safety instructions in Chapter 1.Unpack the device and check to make certain allpieces have been included with delivery (for scope ofdelivery, see Section Delivery notes).

3.1 Power supply battery-operated

The battery must be placed in the measuring unit foroperation service. The device runs on four AA 1.5-Valkaline or 1.2-V NiMH rechargeable battery.Use only alkaline batteries or NiMHrechargeables (AA /LR6)!Depending on the exact brand and the settings ofthe instrument, the capacity of each battery issufficient for about 8000 measurements. When thebattery voltage falls below the required minimumvoltage in the course of operation, the followingmessage appears on the display

Battery empty!To ensure that the unit is always ready for operation,it is recommended to have spare batteries handy,especially when performing measurements in thefield.

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3.2 Changing the battery

To remove the battery compartment, hold theinstrument in one hand and depress the batterycompartment release with your index finger. At thesame time, pull the battery compartment out of theinstrument with your other hand, as indicated by thearrows in the accompanying illustration. Remove theused batteries.Only alkaline cells of the type AA /LR6should beused as new primary (i.e. non-rechargeable)batteries. If you prefer rechargeable batteries, youcan insert type AA NiMH batteries. The simplestmethod is to begin by inserting the two middlebatteries 1 and 2, followed by the outer batteries 3and 4. (See Fig. 2) If the polarity of the batteries ismistakenly reversed, the reverse polarity protectionbuilt into the instrument will prevent damage.

Fig. 1 Remove battery holder

Fig. 2 Battery holder

Power supply

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Controls

4. Controls

Measuring Instrument

1 Display

2 Battery Compartment

3 Measurement Aperture

4 Battery CompartmentRelease

5 Instrument Label withSerial Number

6 Operate Button

7 Cursor Buttons

8 Serial Interface

Standard

9 Standard Box

10 Diaphragm

11 Standard

12 Black Standard

13 Sample AreaLocator

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The basic system consists of the measuringinstrument, standards for calibration and testing, thesample area locator, and the instrument case.You should calibrate the instrument before startingto measure. The standards are provided for thispurpose. Be sure to always set the instrument onthe standard in the same direction. Always keep thestandards clean, or clean them before using them.When the measuring instrument is not in use, it isbest to store it in the instrument case. The case isalso the ideal place to store the accessoriesprovided with the instrument.The simplest way to operate the instrument is tograsp it from the side on which the batterycompartment is located. The thumb and last threefingers slide into the depressions on the side of theinstrument. The index finger rests on the top of theinstrument, where it can operate the cursor buttonsand the Operate button (Fig. 3).When measurements are performed with theautomatic trigger, you can hold the instrument inany desired manner. In this case, you can start themeasuring operation merely by applying evenpressure to the instrument from above (Fig. 4).

Fig. 3 Handling with Operatebutton

Fig. 4 Handling with trigger

Controls

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Controls

The instrument is operated by means of the Operatebutton and the cursor buttons. After the instrumentis switched on with the Operate button, it isimmediately ready to use with the presetparameters.The cursor buttons are used for making menuselections. You can use these buttons to movearound in the main menu and open the desiredsubmenu. The current position within a menu isindicated by a reverse display.

Options are selected from submenus by pressingthe Operate button or the

button. To select an option from the main menu, usethe cursor buttons:The last option selected from a submenu is alwaysdisplayed on a reverse background. This allowsrepetitive operations to be performed quickly.

std

std

std

File Display Option

L* 92.45 L* 0.04a* 0.46 a* 0.01b* - 1.55 b

*

0.03

E 0.05D65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

*

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Getting started

5. Getting started

5.1 Turning on and measuring

The device is switched on with the Operate button.The company logo, copyright notice and versionnumber appear. The instrument then enters into theready-to-measure state.The display indicates the difference measurement.This is the default setting for the basic version. Themeasurement data for the sample are shown on theleft side of the display, while the differences to thelast measured standard appear on the right side. Atthis point, you can use the Operate button (the largebutton) to start the measurement of the sample. Asan alternative, you can perform the measurementwith the automatic trigger by pressing on theinstrument as illustrated here.You can perform a quick standard measurementwith the button.

First, the absolute values of the standard aredisplayed. If you perform a sample measurement atthis point, the measurement data for the sample willbe shown on the left side. The right side of thedisplay will show the differences between thissample data and the standard which has just beenmeasured.

std

File Display Option

L* 92.45 L* 0.04a* 0.46 a* 0.01b* - 1.55 b

*

0.03

E 0.05D65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

*

std

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Getting started

5.2 Overview of main menu

File

Open StandardSample

Save StandardSampleSample–›Std.

Delete Last SmplAll SmplOne StdAll StdMemory

Mean On/OffDel lastDefine N

Print StandardSampleOnline

The framed menu options are notaccessible in the basic version.

Display

Sample Mode

Difference Smp/DifStd/DifSmp/Std

Pass/Fail ΔE*all Δ‘s

Metamerism

Illuminant ⇑ ⇓

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Getting started

Options

Color sys CIELabCIELCHSpectrumXYZYxyLab(h)FMC2CIELab94Rx Ry Rz

Index ΔE*ΔE(h)ΔE CMCΔE FMC2ΔE 94ΔE 99ΔE 2000WI BergerCIEWl E313Yl D1925YI E313OpacityStrMax absStrUndCurStrTrist

Gloss Gloss onGloss off

Illum/Obs A/10°A/2°C/10°C/2°D50/10°D50/2°D55/10°D55/2°D65/10°D65/2°D75/10°D75/2°

Optionen

lllum/Obs F2/10°F2/2°F6/10°F6/2°F7/10°F7/2°F8/10°F8/2°F10/10°F10/2°F11/10°F11/2°U30/10°U30/2°

Calibr. Chk GreenCalibrate

Setup AutoStoreAuto StdMI LimitCMC RatioDE94 VerhDispTimeBeeperSet TimeTrig adjLanguage

Configure BasisAdvancedCustom1Custom2Def Cust1Def Cust2

The framed menu options are not accessiblein the basic version.

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Calibrate

6. CalibrateThree calibration standards are supplied with themeasuring instrument. These include a blackstandard and a white standard for calibration of theinstrument, as well as a green test standard. Toperform the gloss calibration, the instrument isfurther equipped with a high-gloss standard. Allstandards are manufactured from highly stablematerials. When performing calibration, it isespecially important to ensure that:1. The standard is clean.2. The instrument lies completely within the

diaphragm on the standard.3. You set the instrument on the standard as

shown in the illustration.Open the lid of the standard. Position the measuringinstrument so that the display points in the directionof the open lid and the front edge of the instrumentis parallel to the edge of the lid. This ensures thatyou will always perform the calibration under thesame conditions.The measurement results are very stable over time.With proper handling, it is possible to obtaincalibration intervals of up to 3 months.Recalibration is necessary when the opticalcomponents become dirty.You can determine the need for recalibration of theinstrument at any time by performing ameasurement with the green test standard. Thevalues for the test standard are stored in themeasuring instrument. When you measure thegreen standard with the “chk green” option from thecalibration menu, you receive a message indicatingwhether recalibration is necessary.You should also carry out this test immediately aftercalibration, in order to determine whether it wasperformed correctly.

Fig. 5 Calibration

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Calibrate

chk green

To determine whether recalibration of the instrumentis necessary, perform a test measurement with thegreen standard. From the “Option” menu, use the

button to place the cursor on the “Calibr.” option.

When you press the Operate button, the submenuopens. The option “chk green” is preselected.

Take the green test standard and open the lid.Position the measuring instrument so that thedisplay points in the direction of the open lid and thefront edge of the instrument is parallel to the edge ofthe lid. Press the Operate button. You will then beinstructed to measure the green test standard.

A message will then appear, indicating whether thecalibration is still valid. If the message Please calibrateappears, you need to perform the calibration withthe black and white standards.

std

File DisplayColor sysIndex

Illum/Obs

Setup CalibrateConfigure

Option

Calibr. Chk Green

Gloss

File Display

Measure Green Std

Press Operate Button

Option

File Display

Calibration OK

Option

Clean the standards with a moist cloth. Never usewindow cleaner or any abrasive cleaning agents. Forstubborn stains, saturate the cloth with ethanol.

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File Display Option

Measure Gloss Std


Std.No. : 976802

Calibrate

Use the

buttons to move the cursor to the “Option” menu.From this menu, use the

button to place the cursor on the “Calibr.” option.Press the Operate button. When the submenuopens, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Calibrate” option.Now press the Operate button, and calibration willbegin. The instrument will first call for the blackstandard. Place the instrument on the blackstandard and press the Operate button.A beep will indicate that the measurement has beencompleted.

Now place the instrument on the white standard andpress the Operate button.

For gloss calibration, place the instrument on thehigh-gloss standard and press the Operate button.If calibration was performed correctly, the message Calibration OKwill appear on the display. The instrument returns tothe previous measurement mode.Use the test with the green standard again todetermine whether the calibration was performedcorrectly.

std

std

std


Illum/Obschk green

SetupConfigure

Option

Calibr.Calibrate

Gloss

File Display Option

Measure White


Std No 638444


Illum/Obs

SetupConfigure

Option

Calibr.

Gloss

File Display Option

Measure Black Trap


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Measuring procedure

7. Measuring procedure

7.1 MeasuringSwitch the instrument on. The display shows thedifference measurement.Set the instrument on the sample to be measured.Now press the Operate button to start measuring.The beep indicates that measurement has beencompleted. The display will now show the measuredvalues for the new sample as well as the differencesto the last measured standard. As an alternative tothe Operate button, you can use the automatictrigger to perform the measurement. To do this, holdthe instrument as shown in the accompanyingillustration.Press on the instrument to start measuring. Thetrigger is provided for measuring inaccessible areas.The beep indicates that measurement is complete.You can now decide whether to store your readingas a standard or a sample. Use the

button in the difference mode to perform a quickstandard measurement. The following messageappears on the display: Measuring Standard

std

std

File Display Option

L* 92.45 L* 0.04a* 0.46 a* 0.01b* - 1.55 b

*

0.03

E 0.05D65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

*

File Display Option

L* 54.45 L* -38.76a* -30.46 a* -29.39b* -41.55 b* -42.67

E 64.55D65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

*

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Measuring procedure

7.2 SavingTo store the last measurement, use the

button from the “File” menu to move the cursor tothe “Save” option. The submenu opens when youpress the Operate button. Choose “Standard” andpress the Operate button again. The input menu forthe standard name will now appear.You can select the appropriate letter at the positionindicated by the arrow by using the

buttons. You can use the

button to move the arrow to the next letter.

Enter any desired sequence of up to sevenalphanumeric characters. The last three positionsare reserved for use as a combination of digits. Theyare automatically incremented each time themeasurement is stored.After performing this input, press the Operatebutton. If the name has already been assigned, awarning is issued. You can overwrite the name orenter a different one. The “Input Tolerances” menuwill now appear. Enter the appropriate values in themanner described above, then press the Operatebutton. The instrument will return to the previousmeasurement mode.

Samples are stored in the same way, except that notolerances are entered.

std

std

std

File

Save Standard

Display OptionOpen

DeleteMeanPrint

SampleSample->Std

File Display Option

Input Std Name

STDARD.001

1

File Display Option

Input Tolerances

E* 0 .00L*-00.50 +00.50a*-00.50 +00.50b*-00.50 +00.50

ΔΔΔΔ

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Measuring procedure

If the “AutoStore” function in the Option-Setup menuis activated, readings will be stored automatically.There are three different ways to store a reading:If you started the measurement with the

button, you can store it as a new standard with the“Save/Standard” function.

If you started the measurement with the Operatebutton, you can store it as a new sample with the“Save/Sample” function.

You can also save the sample as a new standard byusing the“Save/Sample–›Std. ” function.

std

File

Save Standard

Display OptionOpen

DeleteMeanPrint

SampleSample->Std

File

Save Standard

Display OptionOpen

DeleteMeanPrint

SampleSample->Std

File

Save Standard

Display OptionOpen

DeleteMeanPrint

SampleSample->Std

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7.3 OpeningFrom the “File” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Open” option.

Press the Operate button. The submenu will open.Use the

buttons to move the cursor to “Sample.” Press theOperate button again.

The sample selection menu will appear.Use the

buttons to select the desired sample and press theOperate button.

The instrument returns to the previous measurementmode. The selected sample is displayed at lowerleft.Standards are opened in the same manner.

Measuring procedure

std

std

std

File

Print

Display OptionOpenSaveDeleteMean

SampleStandard

File

Print

Display OptionOpenSaveDeleteMean

SAMPLE.001

File Display Option

SAMPLE.002SAMPLE.003SAMPLE.004SAMPLE.005

File Display Option

L* 92.45 L* 0.04a* 0.46 a* 0.01b* - 1.55 b* 0.03

E 0.05D65/10°SAMPLE.001

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

STDARD.001*

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8. Multiple readingsMultiple readings should always be performed incases of uneven or structured surfaces. Theadvantage of multiple readings is that the visualevaluation is supplemented by the calculation of amean for the measured values.This function is activated from the “File” menu.Use the

button to move the cursor to “Mean” and press theOperate button.The submenu will open. Choose “on” and press theOperate button to switch on the calculation of themean. In the default setting, the mean is calculatedbased on three readings. The display shows thecalculation of the new mean as it begins.After the first measurement, the display shows thestandard’s absolute values. The number of readingsis displayed on the right side.After each following measurement the mean value isdisplayed.

Multiple readings

std

File

Mean

Display OptionOpenSaveDelete

Print

File

Mean On/Off


Print Del lastDefine N

File Display Option

Number of Readingsper Mean Value

N=03

File Display Option

L* 92.45 L*a* 0.46 a*b* - 1.55 b*

ED65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Standard N=01/03

*

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Multiple readings

In the default setting, the difference mode is shownon the display. When multiple readings areperformed, the mean value is shown on the left andthe differences of the mean are shown on the right.If you like to see the current value, you can selectthe “Sample Mode” option from the “Display” menu.To do this, use the

buttons to place the cursor on the “Display” menu.Then use the

button to open the submenu. “Sample Mode” ispreselected.Press the Operate button. The display will changeto show the current value on the left side, while theright side displays the mean for the measurementstaken so far.In order to turn off the calculation of the mean, usethe Operate button to confirm the “Off” option on the“File/Mean/Off” menu.

std

std

File Display Option

L* 54.45 L* - 0.01a* -30.46 a* 0.06b* -41.55 b* - 0.08

E 0.10D65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample N=01/03

File Option

DifferencePass/FailMetamerism

DisplaySample Mode

92.450.46

- 1.45

File Display Option

L* L* 91.98a* 0.41

a* b* -1.38

b* D65/10°

N=02/03

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Multiple readings

8.1 Storing the meanFrom the “File” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Save” option. Thesubmenu will open when you press the Operatebutton. Use the

button to move the cursor to “Sample” and press theOperate button. The input menu for the samplename appears. You can select the appropriate letterat the position indicated by the arrow by using the

buttons. Use the

buttons to move the arrow to the next letter.Enter a name. After performing this input, press theOperate button. The mean is stored then.

std

File

SaveSample

Display OptionOpen

StandardDeleteMeanPrint

Sample->Std

File Display Option

Input Sample Name

SAMPLE.001

File Display Option

Input Sample Name

SAMPLE.001

saved

std

std

std

The instrument returns to the measuring mode withcalculation of the mean. The name of the storedmean is displayed at lower left.The standard measurement can be storedaccordingly using ”Save/Standard”.

92.450.46

- 1.45

File Display Optionn=03

L* L* 91.98a* 0.41

a* b* -1.38

b* D65/10°SAMPLE.001

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8.2 Deleting the last readingIf you have performed an invalid measurement andwould like to delete the last measured value, go tothe “File” menu and use the

button to move the cursor to the “Mean” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton. Use the

button to move the cursor to “Del last” and press theOperate button.A prompt is asking whether you really want to deletethe last reading. If this is not the case, simply usethe

buttons to exit the menu. If you want to delete,press the Operate button.The instrument then returns to the preset measuringmode. The counter for the number of readings isdecremented by 1.

Multiple readings

std

std

std

92.450.46

- 1.45

File Display Option

L* L* 91.98a* 0.41

a* b* -1.38

b* D65/10°

N=02/03

File

MeanDel last


On/OffPrint

Define N

File Display Option

Delete Last Reading?

Confirm:Press Operate Button

92.450.46

- 1.45

File Display Option

L* L* 91.98a* 0.41

a* b* -1.38

b* D65/10°

N=01/03

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8.3 Number of readingsFrom the “File” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Mean” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton. Use the

button to move the cursor to “Define N” and pressthe Operate button. The input menu for the numberof readings appears. The preset value is 3. You canuse the

buttons to select the appropriate digit at the positionindicated by the arrow. Use the

button to move the arrow to the next decimalposition.Then press the Operate button, and the new numberof readings is stored.The number of readings can only be altered in theadvanced version.

Multiple readings

std

std

std

std

File

Mean On/Off


Print Del lastDefine N

File Display Option

Number of Readingsper Mean Value

N=03

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Display

9 Display

9.1 Sample ModeThe instrument is preset to the “Difference” mode.To change to the “Sample Mode” from the “Display”menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Sample Mode”option.Press the Operate button and the display changesto Sample Mode. The absolute values of the lastreading are displayed in an enlarged format, inaccordance with the chosen color system.The type of illuminant is displayed at lower right.

std

33.2050.2235.81

File Display Option

L*

a*

b* D65/10°

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9.2 DifferenceTo go to “Difference” mode from the “Display” menu,use the

button to move the cursor to the “Difference” option.

When you press the Operate button, the displaychanges to Difference mode. The data is displayedin accordance with the selected display setting. The“Smpl/Dif” setting is preset.

The following display options are also possible:“Std/Dif”“Sampl/Std”To switch, use the submenu “Display/Differences”.Use the

button in Difference mode to perform a quickstandard measurement. The following messageappears on the display: Measuring Standard

std

std

File Display Option

L* 54.45 L* 0.00a* -30.46 a* 0.00b* -41.55 b* 0.00

E 0.00D65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

*

File Display Option

L* 54.45 L* 0.00a* -30.46 a* 0.00b* -41.55 b* 0.00

E 0.00D65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Standard

*

File Display Option

L* 0.00 L* 0.00a* 0.00 a* 0.00b* 0.00 b* 0.00

E 0.00D65/10°

Δ

Sample StandardStStSt

Display

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Display

std

9.3 Pass/FailTo go to “Pass/Fail” mode from the “Display” menu,use the

button to move the cursor to the “Pass/Fail” option.You can either insert only ΔE* values or individualcomponents as well.To make this selection use the

button to “ΔE*” or “all Δ’s”.

If you perform a measurement in this mode, you willreceive a message indicating whether the reading iswithin (Pass) or outside (Fail) the tolerance.Additionally, a beep indicates when the result is“Fail.”

If the setting of individual components is selected inthe configuration (e.g. ΔE*, ΔL*, Δa*, Δb* ), theexpanded input screen appears. You can also entera gloss range when gloss measurement isactivated.To store the input, press the Operate button. Tocancel the operation without storing the input, usethe

button to exit the input field.

To start taking readings, press the Operate button.The display shows the differences between thesemeasurements and the selected standard, as wellas a message indicating Pass or Fail.

std

std

File OptionSample ModeDifference

Metamerism

Display

Pass/Fail E*ΔE*Δall ‘sΔ

File Option

Input Tolerance

E* 000.00Δ

Display

File Option

E*

STDARD.002

Δ

Display

Pass 0.02

D65/10°

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The bottom line shows the names of the openedsample and standard.If you like to change the tolerances for a standard,you must open this standard and then store it againunder the same name. The input screen for thetolerances will then appear, and you can change thetolerances. Then store the standard with theOperate button.

Display

36

Display

9.4 MetamerismIf the metamerism index is set unequal to zero in“Setup,” the metamerism index will be calculated foreach measurement. If it is larger than the valueselected in “Setup,” it will be indicated by a reversed“M” in the bottom line of the display.

To display the metamerism index for the individualilluminants, use the

button to select the “Metamerism” option on the“Display” menu.

When you press the Operate button, themetamerism index for the individual illuminantsappears on the display.The display is determined by the selectedillumination/observer combination. If D65, A, or F2are selected, the display appears as shown in theaccompanying illustration.If illumination type C is selected, D65 is replaced byC. If another fluorescent illumination type (e.g., F7or F11) is selected, F2 is changed accordingly.Note:If the metamerism index is not needed, the limitshould be set to 0.00 in the “Options/Setup/MILimit” menu. This reduces processing time and,consequently, power consumption.

std

M

File Display Option

L* 54.45 L* -38.76a* -30.46 a* -29.39b* -41.55 b* -42.67

E 64.55D65/10°

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

File Option

Metamerism Index

D65/10° - A /10° 2.13D65/10° - F2/10° 1.14F2 /10° - A /10° 6.07

Std. 006

Display

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9.5 Illuminant ⇑ ⇓With this option you can scroll through the selectedilluminants.

From the „Display“ menu, use the

button to move the curser to the „Illumin. ⇑ ⇓⇑ ⇓⇑ ⇓⇑ ⇓⇑ ⇓“option.When pressing the Operate button, the instrumentswitches to the next illuminant which is displayed inthe lower left corner.Repeat this as many times as needed to display allselected illuminants.How to select illuminants please refer toChapter 10.4.

std

Display

38

Options

10. Options

10.1 Color systemMove the cursor with the button from the“Options”menu to the “Color System” menu.

After pressing the Operate button, the submenuopens.Press the

keys to browse through the menu and confirm thedesired color system by pressing the Operatebutton.The instrument returns to the previous measuringmode and the chosen color system is shown on thedisplay.

You can also use the keys

to exit the submenu without changing the colorsystem.

Available color systems:

CIELab

CIELCH

Spectrum

XYZ

Yxy

Lab(h)

FMC2

CIELCH94

DINLab99

DINLCH99

Rx Ry Rz

std

std

std

File Display

Index CIELCH

IIIum/ObsSpectrum

Calibr.XYZ

SetupYxy

ConfigureLab(h)FMC2

OptionColor sys CIELab

Gloss

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10.2 IndexFrom the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Index” option.The submenu will open when you press the Operatebutton.Move through the menu with the

buttons and confirm the required index with theOperate button.The instrument returns to the previous measuringmode. The selected index appears on the display.Use the

buttons to exit the submenu without changing theindex.

std

Available indices :

ΔE*

ΔE(h)

ΔE CMC

ΔE FMC2

ΔE94

ΔE99

ΔE2000

WI Berger

WI CIE

WI E313

YI D1925

YI E313

Opacity

StrMaxAbs

StrUndCur

StrTrist

Grey Scale

std

std

File DisplayColor sys

ΔE(h)

IIIum/ObsΔE CMC

Calibr.ΔE FMC2

SetupΔE 94

ConfigureWI BergerWI CIE

OptionΔE*

IndexGloss

Options

40

Options

OpacityOpacity can only be performed in Difference mode.To activate this function, move the cursor to the“Opacity” option as described for the “Options/Index”menu. The instrument then returns to the measuringmode. All values on the display are set to zero. Todetermine the opacity of a sample, use the

button to measure the sample over the blackbackground. Then use the Operate button tomeasure the sample over the white background.After measuring with the “Std” button, the opacity iszero. The L*, a*, and b* values for the sample overthe black background are displayed on the rightside.After the measurement has been performed with theOperate button, the opacity and the delta valuesbetween the measurements over the black andwhite backgrounds are displayed.If you would like to store the reading with the “File/Save/Sample” function, only the reading against thewhite background is stored.

std

92.45%

File Display Option

Opacity L* 91.98a* 0.41b* -1.38E* 10.54

A/2°

ΔΔΔΔ

Std=Black Op=White

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Color strengthColor strength can only be performed in Differencemode. To activate this function, move the cursor tothe “Color Strength” option in the manner describedfor the “Options/Index” menu. The instrument willthen return to the measuring mode. All the values onthe display are set to zero. To display the colorstrength, use the

button to measure the standard. Then use theOperate button to measure the sample.After measurement has been performed with the“Std” button, the color strength is zero, and the L*,C*, and h° values for the standard are displayed.After measurement has been performed with theOperate button, the color strength is displayed. Thedisplay also shows the differences between thestandard and the sample after theoretical colorstrength adjustment has been applied.If you choose to store the reading with the “File/Save/Sample” function, only the sample will bestored. However, Sample, Difference and ColorStrength can be transferred to a computer.Three different tests of color strength are provided:F520 StrMaxAbs (color strength at

maximum absorption)The index following the F indicates thewavelength with the maximumabsorption. This is automaticallydisplayed by the instrument.

FXYZ StrTrist (tristimulus color strength)Fcurve StrUndCur (color strength as integral

below the curve)

std

98.37%

File Display Option

F520 L* 0.93a* 0.49b* -0.12E* 1.05

D65/10°

ΔΔΔΔ

-

Options

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Options

10.3 GlossFrom the “Options” menu, use the button

to move the cursor to the “Gloss” option.The submenu will open when you press the Operatebutton. Move the cursor to “Gloss on” and confirmyour choice by pressing the Operate button.The instrument will return to the measuring mode.If you are in the “Display/Sample Mode” and take areading with the Operate button, the display willshow the values of the sample.

You can now either save the measured value asStandard or as Sample. See Chapter 7.2.When entering the tolerances you will also beprompted to enter a gloss range.Enter the respective values and confirm your choiceby pressing the Operate button.

If you are in the “Display/Differences” mode, thecolor and gloss values of the sample are displayedon the left side, and the differences to the standardare shown on the display’s right side.

The color and gloss tolerances are taken intoaccount in the Pass/Fail mode. If the gloss value isoutside the entered tolerance range, a message willbe displayed in the form of ↑ (higher gloss) or ↓(lower gloss).

File Display Option

Input tolerancesGloss 080.0 085.0

01.02ΔE*

File Display Option

L*a*b*

93.72-1.490.21

D65/10°

G 86.6

File Display Option

L*a*b*

E*

ΔΔΔ

ΔE*ΔΔGΔ

0.040.010.030.050.05

Sample

***

**G

L*a*b*

D65/10°G

***G

92.450.46-1.553.9

File Display Option

L*a*b*

E*

ΔΔΔ

ΔE*Δ

0.040.010.03

0.05

***

**

Fail

D65/10°GG 2.7 ↑

std

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10.4 Illuminant /observerHere you decide which illuminants are enabled onthe display of the instrument. Chapter 9 provides anoverview of all available illuminants.From the „Option“ menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the „Illum/Obs“ option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton.The illuminants which will appear on the display areindicated by check marks. You can toggleilluminants on or off by moving the cursor to theilluminant and pressing the Operate button to makethe check mark appear or disappear.The number of selected illuminants is unlimited.Use the

buttons to exit the submenu „Illum/Obs“. Theselection is automatically saved.How to change illuminants on the displayplease refer to Chapter 9.5.

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std

Options

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Options

10.5 CalibrationChk GreenFrom the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Calibr.” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton. The “chk green” option is preselected.

Take the green test standard and open the lid.Position the instrument so that the display points inthe direction of the open lid and the front edge of theinstrument is parallel to the edge of the lid. Pressthe Operate button.

At this point, you will be prompted to measure thegreen test standard.

You will then see a message indicating whether thecalibration is still valid. If the message Please calibrate!appears, the calibration must be performed with theblack and white standards (see Chapter 6 –Calibrate).

std


Illum/Obs

Setup CalibrateConfigure

Option

Calibr. Chk Green

Gloss

File Display

Measure Green Std


Option

File Display

Calibration OK

Option

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10.6 Setup

10.6.1Auto storeWhen the “AutoStore” function is activated, thesample or standard is automatically stored aftereach measurement. This function can be toggled onand off. It is possible to assign a seven-digit nameand a three-digit starting number.The number is automatically incremented by 1 oneach storing operation. The starting number andname can be changed, even when AutoStore isactivated.From the “Option” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option. Thesubmenu will open when you press the Operatebutton. “AutoStore” is preselected. Confirm with theOperate button. AutoStore On(or off) appears on the display. The sample name isassigned at the time of the first measurement. Thelast name entered always appears as a default. Itcan be changed each time the data is stored.To end the input operation without storing, use the

buttons to exit the input field.

std

File DisplayColor sysIndex Auto Std

IIIum/ObsMI Limit

Calibr.CMC RatioΔE94 Ratio

ConfigureDisp TimeBeeper

OptionAutoStore

Setup

Gloss

File Display Option

Input Sample Name

SAMPLE.001

std

Options

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Options

10.6.2Auto standardWhen the “Auto Std” function is activated, thestandard which corresponds most closely to thesample is automatically chosen from the set ofstored standards, and the differences are displayed.This function can be toggled on and off. It is onlyactive in the Difference and Pass/Fail modes.From the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option. Inthe submenu, place the cursor on “Auto Std” andpress the Operate button. The toggled status isshown on the display, e.g.: Auto Std on!(or off). After a measurement has been performed inthe Difference mode, the message “Auto Std”appears at lower left, in the next-to-last line. Thename of the automatically selected standardappears at lower right, in the last line.The “Std” button is not active in this mode.

std

File DisplayColor sys AutoStoreIndex

IIIum/ObsMI Limit

Calibr.CMC RatioΔE94Ratio


Option

Auto Std

Setup

Gloss

File Display OptionSampleL* 92.56 L* 91.98a* 0.38 a* 0.41b* - 1.54 b* -1.38

E 2.53Auto Std D65/10°SAMPLE.001 STDARD.009

ΔΔΔΔ

Auto Std

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10.6.3Metamerism index limitFrom the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton.Move the cursor to the “MI Limit” option and pressthe Operate button. The input menu for the MI limitappears. Use the

buttons to change the underlined digit. Use the

button to move the underline to the next digit.End the input operation by pressing the Operatebutton. The instrument returns to the measuringmode.To end the input without storing, use the

buttons to exit the input field.The metamerism index is now calculated for eachdifference measurement. If it is greater than theselected limit, a reverse “M” appears on the display.To switch off the calculation, the limit must be resetto 0.00.

std

std

std

std

File DisplayColor sys AutoStoreIndex Auto Std.

IIIum/ObsCalibr.

CMC RatioΔE94Ratio


Option

MI Limit

Setup

Gloss

_

File Display

InputMI Limit

MI 00.00

Option

Options

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Options

10.6.4CMC ratioFrom the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.

The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton.Move the cursor to the “CMC Ratio” option andpress the Operate button. The input menu for theCMC Ratio appears. Use the


button to move the underline to the next digit.End the input operation by pressing the Operatebutton. Having done this, you are prompted to enterthe commercial factor (cf). After pressing theoperate button, the instrument returns to themeasuring mode.To end the input operation without storing the data,use the

buttons to exit the input field.

std

std

std

std

File DisplayColor sys AutoStoreIndex Auto Std

IIIum/ObsMI Limit

Calibr. ΔE94Ratio


Option

CMC Ratio

Setup

Gloss

_

File Display

InputRatio L : C

Option

02.00 : 01.00

File Display

Input

Option

Commercial Factor (cf)

01.00↑

Recommended setting:

L : C = 2.00 : 1

Recommended setting:

01.00

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10.6.5 ΔΔΔΔΔE94 ratioFrom the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton.Move the cursor to the “ΔΔΔΔΔE94 Ratio” option andpress the Operate button. The input menu for theΔΔΔΔΔE94 ratio appears. Use the


button to move the underline to the next digit.End the input operation by pressing the Operatebutton. The instrument returns to the measuringmode.To end the input operation without storing, use the

buttons to exit the input field.The same procedure is used to change the DIN99and DE2000 ratio.

std

std

std

std

Default setting:

kL = 1.00

kC = 1.00

kH = 1.00


IIIum/ObsMI Limit

Calibr.CMC Ratio


Option

SetupΔE94Ratio

Gloss

_

File Display

InputΔE94 Ratio

k = 1.00k = 1.00k = 1.00

L

C

H

Option

Options

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Options

10.6.6Switch off timeFrom the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton.Move the cursor to the “Disp Time” option and pressthe Operate button. The settings mask for theswitch off time appears. Use the

buttons to move the black bar.Note:As the switch off time increases, the instrumentconsumes more power.

std

std


IIIum/ObsMI Limit


Configure Beeper

Option

Setup Disp Time

Gloss

File Display

Switch off time :

5 sec 60 sec

Option

- +

Input

30

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10.6.7BeeperThis function makes it possible to toggle the beeptone on and off.This includes the beep which accompanies cursormovement and the beep which occurs aftermeasurement is completed.From the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton.Move the cursor to the “Beeper” option and pressthe Operate button. The beep is now toggled off, andthe instrument returns to the previous measuringmode.To switch the beep tone back on, repeat the sameprocedure.

std


IIIum/ObsMI Limit


ConfigureDisp Time

Option

SetupBeeper

Gloss

Options

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Options

10.6.8Set timeFrom the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option. Thesubmenu appears when you press the Operatebutton. Move the cursor to “Set Time.” When youpress the Operate button, the input screen for thedate and time appears. Use the


button to move the underline to the next digit.The selection of a language automaticallydetermines the country-specific formatting of thetime and date display.Press the Operate button to end the input. Theinstrument returns to the measuring mode.

std

std

std

File DisplayColor sys ΔE94RatioIndex Disp Time

IIIum/ObsBeeper

Calibr.

Configure

Trig adjLanguage

Option

Setup

Set TimeGloss

File Display Option

02/14/1998 10:50:42 pm

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10.6.9Trigger adjustmentThe sensitivity of the flexible measuring cone isadjustable.From the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.

The submenu appears when you press the Operatebutton. Move the cursor to “Trig adj.” The menu-driven instructions for adjusting the trigger appears.

When following the prompts, the menu for adjustingthe sensitivity of the measuring cone appears. Usethe

buttons to move the bar. When the bar is movedtoward “Lighter,” the trigger will react to lowerpressure. When the bar is moved all the way to the“off” position, the trigger is switched off.Press the Operate button to end the input operation.

std

Note:When not using the automatic trigger, it is stronglyrecommended to choose the “off” position to reducepower consumption.

File DisplayColor sys ΔE94RatioIndex Disp Time

IIIum/ObsBeeper

Calibr.Set Time

ConfigureLanguage

Option

SetupTrig adj

Gloss

File Display

Push down instrumentand press operate

Option

File Display

Adjust Trigger:

offLighter

Option

- +

std

Options

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Options

10.6.10 LanguageFrom the “Options” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton.Move the cursor to the “Language” option and pressthe Operate button. The language selection menuappears. Use the

buttons to select a language.Confirm your selection with the Operate button.The language selection automatically determinesthe output format for the time and date.

std

stdFile Display

ΔE94RatioDisp TimeBeeper English

FrenchSet TimeItalianTrig adjSpanish

Option

German

LanguageKatakana


IIIum/ObsMI Limit


ConfigureDisp Time

Option

SetupBeeper

Gloss

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10.7 ConfigurationHere you decide which functions are enabled foryour instrument. The instrument is shipped in theadvanced version. To change to the basic versionmove the cursor to “Basic” and press the Operatebutton. Chapter 5.2 provides an overview of thefunctions of the basic and advanced version.It is also possible to define two custom menus andstore them. The definition and selection of thesemenus are secured against improper access bymeans of a key combination. Move the Cursor tothe “DefMenu1” (or DefMenu2) and press theOperate button.The messageProtected Option!appears.Press the buttons

simultaneously for 5 seconds. The options whichwill appear on the instrument are indicated by checkmarks.

std

File DisplayColor sysIndex Basic

IIIum/ObsCalibr.

Custom1Custom2Def Cust1Def Cust2

Setup

Option

Advanced

Configure

Gloss

File DisplayColor sysIndex Disp Time

IIIum/ObsBeeper

Calibr.Set TimeTrig adj

ExitLanguage

OptionΔE94Ratio

Setup

Gloss


IIIum/ObsBeeper


ExitLanguage

OptionΔE94Ratio

Setup

Gloss

Options

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Options

You can toggle menu options on or off by moving thecursor to the option and pressing the Operate buttonto make the check mark appear or disappear. If youwould like to allow only the display time, beeper,and trigger to be set in the “Setup” menu, move thecursor to each option you wish to disable and pressthe Operate button.The check marks behind these options disappear.When you are finished with your selection, you canstore the modified menu. To do this, move thecursor to the “Exit” option. This option appears inthe “Options” menu in place of “Configure.” Pressthe Operate button, and the modified menu isstored. The new instrument settings are taken effectat the same time.If you wish to reactivate “Custom1" (or ”Custom2")at a later time, move the cursor to “Configure /Custom1 (or Custom2)” press the operate button.After the “Protected option!" message appears,press the

buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. When youopen the “Setup” menu from the “Options” menuagain, only those options which were check-markedappear now.When shipped, Custom1 and Custom2 containpredefined settings, which can be found on the nextpage.

std


IIIum/ObsBeeper


ExitLanguage

OptionΔE94Ratio

Setup

Gloss

File DisplayColor sysIndex Beeper

IIIum/ObsTrig adj

Calibr.

Configure

OptionDisp Time

Setup

Gloss

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Setting Custom1:

Setting Custom2:

Options

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File

11. File

11.1 OpenFrom the “File” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Open” option andpress the Operate button. The submenu opens.

Select “Standard.” When you press the Operatebutton, all stored standards appear. Use the

buttons to select the desired standard, then pressthe Operate button.The cursor is always positioned on the standardwhich was selected most recently.After the standard has been selected, theinstrument returns to the previous measuring mode.The selected standard is displayed below theilluminant.The procedure for opening a sample is identical.Instead of “Standard,” select “Sample” with thecursor.

std

std

FileOpen Standard

Display Option

Save SampleDeleteMeanPrint

File Display Option

L* 92.45 L* 0.04a* 0.46 a* 0.01b* - 1.55 b* 0.03

E 0.05D65/10°

STD. 001

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

File Display Option

L* 92.45 L* 0.04a* 0.46 a* 0.01b* - 1.55 b* 0.03

E 0.05D65/10°SAMPLE.001

Δ

Δ

Δ

Δ

Sample

STDARD.001*

File

STDARD.001STDARD.002STDARD.003STDARD.004STDARD.005

Display Option

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11.2 SaveFrom the “File” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Save” option. Thesubmenu opens when you press the Operatebutton. Select “Standard”. Press the Operate buttonagain. The input menu for the standard nameappears.You can use the

buttons to select the appropriate letter at theposition of the arrow. Use the

button to move the arrow to the next letter.When you are finished with the input, press theOperate button. The menu for entering thetolerances appears. Enter the appropriate values,then press the Operate button.The procedure for storing samples is similar, exceptthat no tolerances are entered.You can use the “File/Save/Sample–›Std” function tosave a sample reading as a standard.

std

std

File

Save Standard

Display OptionOpen

DeleteMeanPrint

SampleSample->Std

1

File Display Option

Input Tolerances

E* 0 .00L*-00.50 +00.50a*-00.50 +00.50b*-00.50 +00.50

ΔΔΔΔ

File Display Option

Input Std Name

STDARD.001

File

std

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File

11.3 DeleteExample: “One Std”From the “File” menu, use the

button to move the cursor to the “Delete” option. Thesubmenu opens when you press the Operatebutton. Use the

button to move the cursor to “One Std” and pressthe Operate button. The selection menu for thestandard name appears. You can use the

buttons to select the standard you wish to delete.When you press the Operate button, a prompt asksyou to confirm that you want to delete the selectedstandard. Confirm your selection with the Operatebutton, and the standard is deleted.Use the

buttons to cancel the operation.“Last Smpl” indicates that the most recently storedsample will be deleted. “Memory” indicates that allsamples and standards will be deleted.

std

std

std

std

File

Delete

One Std

Display OptionOpenSave

Last SmplMean All SmplPrint

All StdMemory

File

STDARD.001STDARD.002STDARD.003STDARD.004STDARD.005

Display Option

File Display Option

Delete: STDARD.001 ?

Confirm withOperate Button!

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11.4 MeanThe “Mean” submenu, which can be selected fromthe File menu, contains the following options:OnDel. LastDefine NThese options are described in detail in Chapter 8“Multiple Readings”.

11.5 PrintYou can output data to a connected printer. Thefollowing choices are provided:

Standards:All stored standards are printed in the format:Name, Date, Time, Illuminant/Observer, AbsoluteMeasured Values, Tolerances.

Samples:All stored samples are printed in the format:Name, Date, Time, Illuminant/Observer, AbsoluteMeasured Values, Standard Name, DifferenceValues.

Online:The results are printed automatically after eachreading.

Color system, index, and illuminant/observerare determined by the instrument settings atthe time of saving.Spectral data is printed when the spectralcurve is selected (scale – spectrum).

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Interface

12. InterfaceThe measuring instrument has a serial interfacewhich makes it possible to communicate directlywith a PC or Printer.Measurement data can be transfered from theinstrument’s memory or directly after each readingto Windows™ applications.The easy-link program is included in the standardpackage for this purpose.It contains predefined worksheets for quality control(lab plot, trend graphics etc.).InterfaceBaud Rate: 9 600-115 200Data Bits: 8Stop Bits: 1Parity: None

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Standards

13. Standards

Color:

DIN 5033 Colorimetry; basic concepts.

DIN 5036 Radiometric and photometric properties of materials;definitions characteristic.

DIN 6174 Colorimetric evaluation of colour differences ofsurface colours according to the CIELAB formula.

ISO 7724 Paints and varnishes - Colorimetry.

ASTM D 2244 Standard Test Method for Calculation of ColorDifferences From Instrumentally Measured ColorCoordinates.

ASTM E 308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors ofObjects by Using the CIE System.

ASTM E 1164 Standard Practice for Obtaining SpectrophotometricData for Object-Color Evaluation.

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Gloss:

DIN 67530 Reflektometer als Hilfsmittel zur Glanzbeurteilung anebenen Anstrich- und Kunststoffoberflächen(Reflectometer as a means for gloss assessment ofplane surfaces of paint coatings and plastics)

ISO 2813 Paints and varnishes - Determination of speculargloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°

ISO 7668 Anodized aluminium and aluminium alloys -Measurement of specular reflectance and speculargloss at angles of 20°, 45°, 60° or 85°.

ASTM D 523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss

ASTM D 2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of PlasticFilms and Solid Plastics

Standards

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Technical data

14. Technical data

ColorMeasurement geometry 45 circ./0 or d/8 per DIN, ASTM, ISOSpectral range 400-700 nmSpectral interval 10 nmPhotometric range 0-100 %, 0.01 resolutionRepeatability 0,01 DE*, 1 σ

10 consecutive measurements on white tileReproducibility 0,2 DE*, 1 σ

Average on 12 BCRA II tilesColor systems CIELab, CIELCh, Lab(h), CIELab99, XYZ,

Yxy, Rx RyRzColor differences ΔE*, ΔE(h), ΔEFMC2, ΔE94, ΔECMC, ΔE99, ΔE2000

Component differencesIndices Yellowness: YI E313, YI D1925

Whiteness: WI E313, CIE, BergerGrey ScaleColor Strength: maximum absorption

area under curvetristimulus

OpacityMetamerism

Illuminants C, D65, D50,D55, D75 DaylightA Incandescent lightF2 CWFF7 broad-band fluorescent

lightF11 narrow-band fluorescent

light (TL 84)F6, F8, F10 fluorescent light

Observer 2°, 10°Aperture 11 mm (0.43 in.)

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Technical data

GlossGloss Range 0-100 GU*Repeatability 0,2 GU*

(spectro-guide-S: 0,1 GU*)Reproducibility 1 GU*

(spectro-guide-S: 0,5 GU*)Aperture 5 x 10 mm (0,2 x 0,4 in.)

GeneralMeasurement time 0.4 secondsMeasurement interval 1 secondMemory 1500 standards/999 samplesLanguage German, English, French, Italian, Spanish,

Japanese, ChineseDisplay size 60 x 30 mm (2.4 x 1.2 in.)

LCD, 128 x 64 PixelDisplay Absolute values, differences, Pass/Fail,

MetamerismPower supply 4 AA batteries (Alkaline, NiCd or NiMH)

approx. 8.000 readings per chargeInterface V24 RS232Operating temperature 10 - 42°C (50 - 110°F)Humidity < 85 % relative humidity, non-condensing /

35°C (95°F)Dimensions L x W x H

18 x 9.5 x 8 cm (7 x 3.7 x 3.2 in.)Weight approx. 500 g (with batteries) (1.1 lbs)

*GU: Gloss units

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Errors and warning messages

15. Errors and warning messagesStandard Memory full!The maximum number of standards (1500) isalready stored. Delete standards which are nolonger needed, or transfer to the PC.

Sample Memory full!The maximum number of samples (999) is alreadystored. Delete samples which are no longer needed,or transfer to the PC.

Unstable measurement!The instrument detected unsteadiness duringmeasurement. Repeat the measurement and keepthe instrument stable.

File

Invalid measurementKeep Instrum. stable

Repeat measurement

Display Option

File

Sample Memory full

Display Option

File

Standard Memory full

Display Option

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Instrument reset

16. Instrument resetThe Instrument Reset returns the instrument to thefactory settings, i.e., it activates the advancedversion with the default settings.Standard memory and sample memory are notdeleted.To do the Instrument Reset, press the

buttons together until the message “ResetInstrument“ appears.Use the Operate button to confirm InstrumentReset. You can use any other button to cancel theoperation.Instrument Reset can be activated from any menuby using the button combination described above.

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17. Cleaning and maintenance

• Do not insert any objects into the measurementaperture for cleaning. The instrument could getdamaged - affecting a proper and safe operation.

• Do not use any acetone! The instrumenthousing is resistant to a number of solvents, butcannot be guaranteed to withstand all chemicals.You should therefore use a soft, moist cloth forcleaning. For cleaning excessive dirt, use ethanol orcleaning alcohol.

Cleaning standards• Do not use any acetone!The accuracy of the measurement can besignificantly impacted by using dirty or damagedstandards. Since the surfaces of the standards are highlysensitive, cleaning must be undertaken with greatcare.To clean standards, use a new lint-free cloth, dust-free lens paper or an optical cloth.Apply only slight pressure as you clean and makecertain there are no large particles stuck in the cloththat could damage the surface.For dirt that is difficult to remove, use an opticalcloth dipped in liquid. Then wipe the surface with adry optical cloth.Exact calibration is not possible unless thestandard is in perfect condition. If the condition ofthe standard seems doubtful because of itsappearance or measurement errors, we will behappy to check it for you.

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18. Service and Certification

ServiceBesides the repair of your instrument we offer thefollowing additional services:First diagnosis on the telephone or by e-mailCall us or send us an e-mail and we will try to solveyour problem. If this is not successful, please sendus the instrument for repair.Preventive maintenance, calibration, andrecertificationFor precautionary reasons we recommend regularpreventive maintenance. We carry out this preventivemaintenance automatically when you send us yourinstrument for maintenance and recertification. Weclean the optics, check all functions, test and, ifrequired, adjust the measured values by usingreference standards. You will receive a certificate,which includes the retraceability to internationalstandards.LoanersDuring the period of repair we furnish you with aloaner on request and availability.Maintenance agreementIn case you want to make sure that the necessarymaintenance is being done on a regular basis andon time, we recommend a maintenance agreement.Extended warranty contractsFurthermore, you can request an extended warrantycontract for additional 12 months.Ordering information:SP-6801 Calibration service spectro-guide 45/0SP-6802 Calibration service spectro-guide 45/0 SSP-6834 Calibration service spectro-guide sphereSP-6836 Calibration service spectro-guide sphere SSE-6800 Extended warranty spectro-guide

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Service and Certification

Service Centers for BYK-Gardner products

GermanyBYK-Gardner GmbHLausitzer Strasse 882538 GeretsriedGermanyPhone:+49-8171-3493-0Fax: +49-8171-3493-166

USABYK-Gardner USA9104 Guilford RoadColumbia, MD 21046USAPhone:+1-301-483-6500Fax: +1-301-483-6555

ChinaBYK-Gardner Shanghai OfficeRoom 1407, SIPAI PLAZA103, Cao Bao RoadShanghai 200233P.R. ChinaPhone: +86-21 -6475-8570Fax: +86-21-6475-7284

BrazilBYK-Gardner Latin AmericaRua das Aroeiras, 771Bairro Jardim-Santo André-SPCEP 09090-000BrazilPhone:+55-11-2147-1199Fax: +55-11-2147-1168

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19. Copyright

This instruction manual is an important part of this instrument. It contains es-sential information about setting up, placing in service and use. If you passthe device on to another user, please ensure that the instruction manual isincluded with the instrument. The manual must be studied carefully beforeworking with the equipment. Please contact your regional service office ifyou have any questions or require additional information about the device.

The technology and fittings are based on state-of-the art optic andelectronic technology. New developments and innovations are constantlybeing integrated into the equipment. Thus, the diagrams, dimensions, andtechnical data used in this manual may have changed as a result of adaptingthe device to new information and improvements.

© Copyright 2009 BYK-Gardner GmbHAll rights reserved

No portion of the software, documentation or other accompanying materialsmay be translated, modified, reproduced, copied or otherwise duplicated(with the exception of a backup copy), or distributed to a third party, withoutprior written authorization from BYK-Gardner GmbH. In any case, thisrequires the prior written consent of BYK-Gardner.

BYK-Gardner GmbH offers no guarantee that the software will functionwithout error or that the functions incorporated therein can be executed in allapplications and combinations selected by you.

No liability other than as provided by law is assumed for direct or indirectdamage sustained in association with the use of the instrument, the softwareor documentation.

BYK-Gardner GmbH reserves the right to update the software and writtendocumentation without prior notice.

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