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SpectraTrend HT User Manual

1. 1 3 5 T 39 11 143 15 WF 19 21 23 25 27 29 33 33 35 3 33 Reading Number Figure 3 50 Filter Setting x100 vs Filter Value x100 3 3 Setup Parameters for EasyMatch OL ST Software Before Beginning a Product Setup for the first time make sure you have selected the PREFERENCES from the System Menu After selecting Metric mm or US inches select the OK button and then follow the prompts to Download the System Setup with the new Units of Measure The Units of measure will remain as selected until manually changed and the System Setup is downloaded Product Setups 3 29 3 30 SpectraTrend User s Guide Preferences Language Settings Language English y Number X 123 455 783 ll Time 10 54 45 Ab short Date Format a System C Custom MM cce visual and Sound Alarms ohot Date 4 25 2011 Configure Alarms Long Date Monday April 25 2011 Jab History Run Queue e Maintain Job History Number of Jobs to be kept open 25 Auto Save Calibration Interval v Enable Auto Save X Interval E seconds fs Figure 3 51 Software Setup Preferences Next from the RUN Menu select PRODUCT SETUP from the dropdown list Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide 3 3 1 Product Setup The Saved Product Setups appear on the left window pane Right Select on Default gt add new or Right select on an existing name to change the parameters Any alphanumeric set up product name of
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3. Figure 3 29 Entry of Alarm Limits Color Tolerances Alert Limits Use the down arrow button to select alert limits and then press the right arrow key to display the alert limits configuration screen The alert limit is a color value or color difference value beyond which an alert or caution is given that the samples being read are close to being out of tolerance The alert state is indicated by the color values being reported in black with a yellow background on the measurement screen To disable this feature set all tolerance values to zero Change the highlighted digit of the selected color scale tolerance value using the up and down arrow buttons When the desired digit is shown press the right arrow button NEXT to move to the next digit To scroll to the desired position hold down the right arrow button When all digits are entered press LEFT arrow button DONE to return to the Tolerances screen To return to the Product Setup screen press the LEFT arrow button twice Product Setups 3 17 SpectraTrend User s Guide Tolerances COLOR TRACKING b ALARM LIMITS gt Figure 3 30 Entry of Alert Limits 3 2 7 AutoSearch NOTE This feature only applies to READ mode In RUN mode this feature is disabled Press the right arrow button to toggle between YES and NO Select YES if you wish to include this product setup when using the automatic standard searching feature which transfers you to the most appropriate pr
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5. CALIBRATOR BOTH SIDES 3 8 ES 8 00 203 e B 1 DIAMETER SCANNED AREA MATERIAL Hu www Hunt com nd D bado Road 703 471 6870 A FINGH L7 Reston VA 20190 N A APPROVALS DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIRED PRAWN py anson INSTALLATION DRAWING STHT ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES OLERANCES 2 PLACE 01 CHECKED XX DATE DIMENSIONS APPLY AFTER TSENG PRES DAJE DO NOT SCALE DRAWING PRGJENG sue DWG No REV REMOVE BURRS AND BREAK SHARP EDGES ae DAE D 09 1014 868 01 INTERPRET DWG PER ASME Y 14 5 1994 inii SCALE 1 1 5 MODEL FLE REV 00 WT LAS SHEET 1OF 2 3 2 1 Installation 2 7 8 6 SUPPORT UNIT a 43 108 6 00 152 B MOUNTING HOLES dl CN N de O ol gt si i a B 5 0 128 MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR pr CABLE PROJECTIONS _ POWER INDICATOR EN GREEN A C POWER 110 240 VAC A 8 7 6 2 8 Installation SpectraTrend User s Guide SIZED FOR 1 4 OR M6 10 75 273 4 90 124 SUPPORTING BOLT MINIMUM DISTANCE SENSOR HEAD 5 001 127 MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR CABLE PROJECTIONS INSTALLATION DRAWING STHT Sut DWG No REV 09 1014 868 01 SCALE 1 1 5 MODEL FILE ASM JBF 00099 REV 05 wr Las SHEET 208 2 D C la 2 E i SENSOR VIEWPORT ld 2 5064 MINIMUM DISTANCE B 2 00 51 PRODUCT RANGE WT eue d SpectraTrend User s Guide Chapter 3 PRODUCT SETUP A product setup defines the operation of the syst
6. 3 2 1 Product Name Setup Press the right arrow button to obtain the Product Name screen on which you may enter any descriptive name for the product setup Up to 15 characters may be entered using all the letters and numbers as well as the space character Select NAME by pressing right arrow button You will then be directed to the Product NAME Screen Product Setups 3 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide Product Setup STANDARD AVERAGE VIEWS gt STANDARD VALUES TOLERANCES AUTOSEARCH RUN CONFIG gt MAIN MENU Product Name Figure 3 5 Product Name Setup Use the button pad map displayed on the bottom of the screen as a guide for Product Name setup Push the up and down arrow buttons to scroll up and down through the list of available characters Select NEXT using the right arrow button to enter the next character in the name Press the GO button to add a space between characters Select DONE using the left arrow button when finished This will now take you back to the Product Setup Screen with the chosen Product Name displayed on the NAME line Note There is no backspace command In order to get rid of unwanted spaces return to the first position in the name field and re enter the chosen name by pressing the right arrow button To delete a character use the right arrow button to select highlight the desired character and then press the GO SPACE button To scroll through the name field box to go back to th
7. dE 0 4 ydE dL Use dEgs to calculate the GSS as follows GSS 6 1 1 45 In dEgs for Ratings 1 to 4 If the GSS calculated by the above equation is greater than 4 recalculate using the following equation GSS 5 0 23dEg s for Ratings 4 to 5 Metamerism Index A 14 Measurement Values SpectraTrend User s Guide In order to display metamerism index two data views must be configured in your product setup that contain different illuminant observer combinations The Metamerism Index is designed to indicate the degree to which two items which match under one illuminant no longer match under a second illuminant The formula for deriving the index 1s MI dL dL v y da day y db db y where n1 is the original illuminant and n2 is the illuminant selected in the product setup using the Duplicate standard type Shade Number The shade number SSN that can be obtained using your ColorFlex EZ provides a convenient way of sorting samples into groups or blocks of similar color This is helpful in situations where several separate pieces will be combined into a whole and the colors of the pieces must be closely matched In order to use shade sorting you must first read an ideal product standard into your setup preferably as a PHYSICAL standard and your first data view must be displaying the L a b L a b or dLdCdH color scale Then enter your desired tolerances into the setup as well These tolerance
8. w ubt dL dC V dE JdL 4 da db dE is used to calculate Gray Change using the equations below E asC s 2 1 7 if dEr 3 4 Measurement Values A 13 SpectraTrend User s Guide eat dE F 7 085 GSC 25 L 4 _ if dEp gt 34A log 2 Gray Stain The transference of color from the test specimen to an adjacent specimen is evaluated in a manner very similar to that of Gray Change Again five standard pairs are used One half of each standard is white and the second half range ranges from white no staining to a gray with the chroma value of the test specimen great deal of staining A value of 5 corresponds to virtually no staining whereas 1 indicates poor color fastness The bottom half of each pair shows the starting color of the adjacent fabric The top half shows the color of the treated adjacent fabric Illustration from AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2 Gray Stain as implemented is based on ISO 105 A04 1989 Textiles Tests for Colour Fastness Part A04 Method for the Instrumental Assessment of the Degree of Staining of Adjacent Fabrics It is intended as an alternative to visual assessment as described in ISO 105 A03 1993 Textiles Tests for Colour Fastness Part A03 Grey Scale for Assessing Staining or AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2 Gray Scale for Staining and is used to assess the degree of staining of adjacent fabrics in a color fastness test dE
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11. PIECE When PIECE units are selected the system collects data when the product 1s sensed and continues until the product is no longer sensed Average data in units selected is transmitted for all the readings taken The maximum speed at which the sensor can measure in PIECE mode is piece per second This mode is appropriate for individually measured products such as cookies or crackers If TIME units are selected the SpectraTrend HT continuously measures in the units selected and transmits average data for the selected time interval Note that gaps are ignored by the sensor TIME units are appropriate for products measured in piles or batches such as potato chips or powders In TIME unit mode all sets of results for a productare used in the average result for the time period defined as the Sample Time The default sample time is 15 seconds 3 32 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide EasyMatch OL CT ProductSetup Hl EasyMatch OL T Pagel Page Fage3 Fage4 Default Product setup Color Information Color Scale Optional Index SYE None Data Collection Units Read Interval setup ID 1 Display Mode e Absolute i Diference Illuminant Obserzer Illuminant Observer 155 IT Degrees hu sae me cmm Figure 3 54 Time Units for Data Collection Product Setup Tab Page 1 Read Interval Time If the read mode chosen was TIME you may set the measurement integration averaging time
12. Use the down arrow button to move down to the Color Index parameter then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button VIEW 1 DISPLAY ILL OBS COLOR SCALE CMC SHADE SORT k Figure 3 21 Color Index Data View Choices include Y YID YIE WIE Tint Z 457B BCU SMA SW GSC GSS dE dEc dE dC dC SSN and MI If the display type chosen 1s Difference the color index may be expressed on the read screen as a difference value such as dY dYIE dWIE etc instead The choice of none is also available Some indices may not display until both a standard and a sample are read Refer to the Measurement Values chapter for a description of each color index CMC Shade Sort The CMC Shade Sort parameter applies only if the color index chosen is dEc or SSN Use the down arrow button to move down to the CMC Shade Sort parameter then press the right arrow button to obtain the CMC Shade Sort screen COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX Figure 3 22 CMC Shade Sort Data View 3 12 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide As shown on the button pad map at the bottom of the screen use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll up and down through the numbers for the digit that 1s currently highlighted Press the right arrow button NEXT to move to the next digit in the value and then to move from the commercial factor to the l c ratio and then to the Shade Blocks Press the left arrow button DONE when the neede
13. 13 Self Test Diagnostic The value of the checksum of the calibration data should remain constant unless the white tile s assigned reflectance is updated or the instrument is serviced You should keep a record of the checksum s value If it changes for unexplained reasons then the instrument may not function correctly Self Test STOL V1 42 127 2746A4 STDS V1 00 127 104B STUSB V1 00 10 2 0A Checksum 61BB Figure 5 14 Firmware Versions amp Check Sum Values To return to the Diagnostics Menu press the LEFT key to return to the Main Menu press the RIGHT key 5 6 Diagnostics SpectraTrend User s Guide Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE This chapter describes routine maintenance functions to be performed regularly on the Spectra Trend HT system Consistent system performance is enhanced by a consistent maintenance program The SpectraTrend HT requires very little maintenance other than regular standardization and surface cleaning If it becomes necessary to disconnect the sensor or support unit cables for maintenance always turn power to the support unit off before disconnecting cables and turn it back on only after reconnecting all cables Notice Do not disassemble the instrument and attempt to clean the optical components Do not open the instrument or remove any covers except using the instructions given in this User s Manual or under the direction of HunterLab Technical Support 6 1 Routine Maintenance Schedule The fo
14. 5 9 Signal Level Diagnostic 5 4 Diagnostics SpectraTrend User s Guide Signal Levels Figure 5 10 Spectral Plot of Signal Levels To return to the Diagnostics Menu select the LEFT arrow To return to the Main Menu select the RIGHT arrow and continue reading press the GO button 5 4 Distance Sensor To set the distance sensor press the RIGHT arrow to initiate A sample should be available for measurement Diagnostics WHITE REPEATABILITY k SELF TEST W MAIN MENU Figure 5 11 Distance Sensor Diagnostic The raw data for measuring the distance between the sample and the bottom of the sensor is displayed along with the calculated distance in millimeters Distance Sensor Sensor Distance Cmm Figure 5 12 Sensor Count Diagnostics 5 5 SpectraTrend User s Guide To continue measuring press the GO button To return to the Diagnostics Menu press the LEFT arrow and to return to the Main Menu press the RIGHT arrow 5 5 Self Test The DIAGNOSTICS MENU contains a fourth function named SELF TEST When this function is selected communication tests between the SpectraTrend s subsystems are run If successful the versions of the firmware are displayed Also shown is the value of the checksum of the instrument s calibration data in hexadecimal Press the RIGHT arrow to begin Diagnostics WHITE REPEATABILITY gt GREEN TILE CHECK Fr SIGNAL LEVELS k DISTANCE SENSOR gt MAIN MENU Figure 5
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16. Display Types Reading of Both Standard and Sample Required dE Total Color Difference The Hunter L a b total color difference for any illuminant and observer is calculated as follows dE wVdL da 4 db dE approximates the NBS Unit of Color Difference Judd Hunter which represents the average maximum difference acceptable in a series of dye house commercial matches in 1939 dC Chromaticity Difference The Hunter L a b chromaticity difference for any illuminant and observer is calculated as follows dC 4da db dE Total Color Difference CIE dE total color difference 1s defined as follows dE 4dL da db dC Chroma Difference CIE dC chroma difference 1s defined as follows dC C sample C standara Where C ya Eb andis termed metric chroma Colorant Strength When SMA is selected as the index color values are adjusted based on the wavelength of maximum absorbance minimum reflectance of the standard The strength value is displayed as a percentage SMA K S where Measurement Values A 9 SpectraTrend User s Guide 1 0 K y 9 m9 19 S K S K the absorption coefficient of the specimen the R value normally measured by a spectrophotometer and normalized to 1 0 S the scattering coefficient of the specimen assumed to be 0 0 for most applications SW is K S weighted by the visual function such as the XYZ observer functions and the D65 illuminant energy fu
17. Distance mm 140 Min Sample Height 0 mr 75 Max Sample Height mm 17 Filter Coef b 2 Height Trigger Color Tracking Upper 200 200 200 Lower b 100 100 Height Color Compensation fe Auto Fixed e Bove coa Figure 3 59 Smoothing the Data with the Filter Function Product Setup Tab Page 4 Height Trigger When the Height Triggering 1s selected the sensor will only flash when the sample is within in the selected range for Min and Max Height If the sensor 1s outside this range the sensor will not flash and no readings are taken When the Height Trigger is set to None the sensor will flash regardless of the Min Max Height settings Height triggering is most useful in PIECE mode as the sensor will begin measurements when the edge is detected Regardless of the setting only color measurements that fall within the boundaries set by the min max height and color tracking are used in determining the Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide color measurement When External Triggering 1s selected the external trigger must be installed EasyMatch OL ST ProductSetup EasyMatch OL ST Pagel Page Page Paged 3 Default Product setupl Belt Distance hin Sample Height Mas Sample Height Filter Caef HeighT magernng Color Tracking paa External Triggering Height Color Compensation f Auto Fized Cancel Figure 3 60 External Triggering Product Setu
18. LEVELS k DISTANCE SENSOR PH sELF TESI LA 2MAIN MENU Figure 5 2 White Tile Repeatability Test The instrument then prompts the user to standardize the instrument first with the black glass and then with the white tile Diagnostics 5 SpectraTrend User s Guide White Repeatability White Repeatability 3 Figure 5 3 Standardization for White Tile Repeatability When standardization is complete the white tile is left at the port for a series of 20 readings White Repeatability Figure 5 4 Initiation of Repeatability Test Readings are taken in X Y Z and the dE is reported at the end and compared to a dE tolerance of lt 0 05 White Repeatability 7 Figure 5 5 Passing Results of Repeatability Test To return to the Diagnostics Menu select the LEFT arrow To return to the Main Menu select the RIGHT arrow 5 2 Green Tile Check The Green Tile Check provides a way to determine 1f the instrument can read color 5 2 Diagnostics SpectraTrend User s Guide Diagnostics WHITE REPEATABILITY HP SIGNAL LEWYELS F DISTANCE SENSOR PF SELF TEST k 2MAIN MENU Figure 5 6 Green Tile Check To begin the software prompts the user to confirm the values for the green tile stored in memory The values stored should match the values printed on the slide on calibrator If the values match press the GO button to continue If the values in the instrument s memory require revision change the selected
19. SpectraTrend User s Guide Testing for isolation from ground is highly recommended after installation Power indicator light On off switch Analog output optional Digital 1 O optional Tri color light optional AC power Power I O to sensor Figure 2 2 Support Unit Connectors 2 5 The Slide On Calibrator Install the slide on calibrator when required for standardization by sliding it onto the track below the sensor window The calibrator is slid on from right side of the sensor Follow the onscreen prompts to standardize to the black tile and white tile The green tile is provided to check the standardization Il i SpectraTrend HT SpectraTrend HT Figure 2 3 Slide on Calibrator Installation 2 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide 2 6 The EasyMatch OL ST Software Install the utility software as follows Insert the installation CD into your CD ROM drive Navigate to the EasyMatch OL ST folder and select the EasyMatch OL ST Unicode exe to begin installation of the Software Follow the prompts to complete the installation Open EasyMatch OL ST software by selecting the EasyMatch OL ST icon on the desktop or by selecting 1t from the Program Files HunterLab using the Windows Start Menu The default user name is Admin The default password is hunterlab 2 7 The Computer Access to the computer monitor keyboard and mouse Routine operation requires observation of displays on the monitor
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21. color scale value using the up and down arrow buttons When the desired digit is shown press NEXT to move to the next digit When all digits are as desired press GO to continue You may also press BACK to cancel the test The instrument then prompts the user to standardize first with the black glass and then with the white tile Once standardization 1s complete the instrument prompts for the green tile Green Tile Check Green Tile Check Figure 5 7 Standardization amp Green Tile Check Diagnostics 5 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide Green Tile Check Figure 5 8 Results of Green Tile Check Readings are taken in X Y Z and the dX dY dZ values are reported at the end and compared to an individual tolerance of lt 0 30 To return to the Diagnostics Menu select the LEFT arrow To return to the Main Menu select the RIGHT arrow and to SEND the results select the DOWN arrow 5 3 Signal Levels To examine the spectral signal levels for a sample select the Signal Levels by pressing the RIGHT arrow Place the sample of interest at the port and press GO when ready Normally this will be the white tile but HunterLab s Technical Support staff may instruct differently Place the sample and press GO The sample and monitor channels are plotted on a graph for examination by HunterLab s Technical Support staff Diagnostics WHITE REPEATABILITY bk GREEN TILE CHECK P DISTANCE SENSOR F cO CHEM M CIL NN 2MAIN MENU Figure
22. configuration suggested for optimal operation of the software The minimum system will operate but performance may be hampered Introduction 1 7 1 8 SpectraTrend User s Guide Table 3 Computer Requirements Minimum Windows XP Professional SVGA 50 GB Harddrive In addition 1G of free space is required on the installation disk for initial installation Additional hard drive space will be required for saving data files SpectraTrend User s Guide 1 4 The Basics of SpectraTrend Operation 1 4 1 The Button Pad and LCD Display The five buttons on the button pad can be loosely defined as the left right up and down buttons with the Go lightning bolt button located to the right of the arrows In actuality however these buttons perform slightly different functions depending on the current operation Consult the miniature map of the button pad shown at the bottom of the LCD display for the relevant definitions of the buttons at any particular time Figure 1 7 Button Keypad for the SpectraTrend HT 1 4 2 Menus and Prompts All SpectraTrend HT functions may be accessed through its main menu The main menu commands lead to prompts such as for standardization and reading setup screens for product setup and global options or an additional menu such as the Diagnostics Saved Readings and Setup Maintenance choices depending on the function requested When Return 1s shown as an available button command on
23. desired value is reached press the down arrow to move to the next parameter Run Configuration BELT DISTANCE MIN HEIGHT EXT TRIGGER Figure 3 46 Maximum Height from Belt Run Configuration Ext Trigger When the Ext Trigger 1s set to NO the default 1s in place When the Ext Trigger is set to YES then the external wiring must be in place to support this feature READ MODE INTERVAL BELT DISTANCE MIN HELGHT MAX HEIGHT HEIGHT TRIGGER FILTER Figure 3 47 External Trigger Run Configuration Height Trigger When the Height Trigger 1s set to YES the sensor will only flash when the sample is within in the selected range for Min and Max Height If the sensor 1s outside this range the sensor will not flash and no readings are taken When the Height Trigger is set to NO the sensor will flash regardless of the Min Max Height settings Height triggering is most useful in PIECE mode as the sensor will begin measurements when the leading edge is detected Press the RIGHT arrow button to toggle between YES or NO Product Setups 3 27 SpectraTrend User s Guide Run Configuration 7 FAD MODE NTERVAL ELT DISTANCE IN HEIGHT AX HEIGHT xI TRIGGER FILTER 2MAIN MENU Figure 3 48 Height Trigger Run Configuration Filter The filter function allows you to smooth the output data without extending the update period The output data may be smoothed by using the TIME read mode and a large number such as 60 seconds f
24. original B L 1s attached to our original invoice If the shipment is prepaid write for a receipted transportation bill Advise HunterLab regarding replacement Parcel Post Shipment Notify HunterLab at once in writing giving details of the loss or damage This information 1s required for filing a claim Hold the damaged goods with their container and packaging for possible inspection by postal authorities Advise HunterLab regarding replacement United Parcel Service Contact your local UPS office regarding damage and insurance claim Each UPS office has a different method of handling these occurrences and yours will advise you of its procedures Retain the container and packaging Notify HunterLab at once for replacement Shortage Perform the following procedure if your order appears to be missing items Check the packing list notations The apparent shortage may be a back ordered item and may be marked as an intentional short ship Re inspect the container and packing material particularly to locate smaller items Ascertain that the item was not removed by unauthorized personnel prior to complete unpacking and checking Notify HunterLab immediately of the shortage in writing Instrument Replacement Repair Problems and Questions SpectraTrend User s Guide 8 8 Incorrect Shipment 8 9 Perform the following procedure if material received does not correspond with your order Notify HunterLab immediately referencin
25. s Guide EasyMatch OL CT ProductSetup Elton ee ae Pagel Page2 Page3 Pages Default Product setup Belt Distance 140 Min Sample Height E Max Sample Height Filter Coef Height Trigger Color Tracking Upper fia fia fia Lower fia fia o Height Color Compensation sata a Fixed soe poe omn Figure 3 62 Compensating for Variations in Height Product Setups 3 41 SpectraTrend User s Guide Chapter 4 OPERATION 4 1 Standardization Using the Front Panel Display Standardization sets the top and bottom of scale for the neutral axis During standardization the bottom of the scale zero 1s set first For this you simulate the case where all of the source light is absorbed by the sample This is done by sliding the black glass that is contained in the calibration box in to place The top of the scale is then set by scaling the light which is reflected back from the calibrated white tile also in the calibration box Messages on the LCD screen prompt you through the standardization process as described below The time elapsed in hours days since the last standardization is shown in the upper right corner of the screen It is extremely important that the standard used for standardization be treated carefully It must be clean and in good condition 1f standardization is to be successful If there is any doubt about the standard being clean clean it as described in the Maintenanc
26. setup from a list by pressing the up arrow button or NO to configure the last setup used by pressing the down arrow button Product Setup Figure 3 3 Product Setup Screen If YES is chosen the Select setup to configure screen is shown Move the cursor highlight to the position of the setup you wish to configure using the up and down arrow buttons or by scrolling through the pages using the right arrow button for PAGE Then press the GO button to select it 3 2 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Product Setup A b SETUP b 2GO0 Figure 3 4 Select Setup to Configure The screen that allows you to configure the setup selected or the last setup used 1f you chose not to select a setup appears next You can choose from NAME STANDARD AVERAGE VIEWS STANDARD VALUES TOLERANCES AUTOSEARCH and RUN CONFIG Configure each desired parameter by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons When the parameter is highlighted press the right arrow button to scroll through the available choices for the parameter When the desired choice 1s displayed stop scrolling You may then move on to configure more parameters in the same manner if desired When all parameters are as desired press the GO MAIN MENU button to accept the settings and return to the main menu or left arrow BACK to select another setup to configure The product setup parameters that may be configured are as follows
27. setups press YES up arrow and the Select setup to use screen appears e Scroll through the list of setups using the up and down arrow buttons until the setup you wish to use is highlighted then press the center button GO to move to that setup Operation 4 7 SpectraTrend User s Guide Reading Figure 4 13 Selecting a New Setup for Averaging e The first reading screen appears which prompts you to place the standard for reading 1 of n if the product setup uses a working standard or sample for reading of n Reading Reading Figure 4 14 Reading a Sample or Standard for Averaging e Place the standard or sample under the viewing window of the sensor Make sure the item 1s within the working range that 1s set in the product setup e Press the GO button to read The standard or sample is read and its values as configured in the product setup displayed on the screen 4 8 Operation SpectraTrend User s Guide Figure 4 15 Displaying Values for Reading 1 e Repeat the process until the number of selected averages samples has been completed PASS 2VIEW AVG Figure 4 16 Displaying Reading 3 e Press the GO button to view the average for the sample or standard Figure 4 17 Displaying the Average e Press the RIGHT arrow to view the standard deviation Operation 4 9 SpectraTrend User s Guide Figure 4 18 Displaying the Standard Deviation of the Readings Note that the meanings of t
28. the main menu screen you may choose Return to go back to the last screen used before the instrument shut down Introduction 1 9 SpectraTrend User s Guide When Off 1s shown as an available button command on the main menu screen you may choose Off to immediately turn the instrument off 1 5 About Your Instrument Information specific to your instrument may be viewed on the 4bout Your Instrument screen which can be obtained by choosing About from the main menu The LCD Screen displays the model serial number firmware version and total flash count for your Instrument More details on SpectraTrend HT operation are given in Chapters 2 through 4 1 10 SpectraTrend User s Guide Chapter 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Mounting the SpectraTrend Sensor The sensor box is equipped with a mounting plate which can be used to mount the sensor in a variety of ways The sensor must be installed in accordance with the applicable HunterLab installation drawing which is included at the end of this chapter for reference The following factors as well as the details shown in the installation drawing should be considered 1n making this installation 2 2 Presentation of the product to the sensor The sensor must be located where 1t can view the product in a stable condition representative of the product color If the product 1s carried on a flexible belt conveyer the sensor should be located at or close to a point where the conveyer 1s supported f
29. the setup EasyMatch OL CT ProductSetup mE FasyM atch OL ET Default Product setup Pagel Page Page3 Paged Belt Distance E mim Min Sample Height mm Max Sample Height E mm Filter Caef b E Height Trigger Color Tracking Upper po poo 200 Lower a 100 100 Height Color Compensation Auto Fixed Figure 3 58 Distance and Height Parameters Page 4 Product Setup Tab Page 4 Filter Coef The filter function when enabled allows you to smooth the output data without extending the update period The output data may be smoothed by using the Time Average read mode and a large number such as 60 seconds However this method could constrain the system to providing a reading only every 60 seconds which is unacceptable for some on line processes The filter function can provide the same Product Setups 3 37 3 38 SpectraTrend User s Guide filtering effect as a long sample time while maintaining a worst case sample time of about one second The filter works by allowing you to select the ratio of old data to new data in each update The filter function performs the following transfer function on the calculated color data prior to reporting Value Out New Value x 1 Filter Old Value x Filter Enter an integer between 0 off and 90 max effect EasyMatch OL CT ProductSetup E EasyMatch OL CT E Default Product setup Pagel Page Pages Paged Belt
30. the setup Product Setup Tab Page 4 Min Height The Minimum Height distance is defined as a distance measured from the Belt Distance in the height units selected Any product or background located beyond the Min Height distance will not be included in measurement However since the SpectraTrend HT measures height by detecting the angle of the light reflected to the sensor height 1s not measured absolutely and all heights are relative Therefore the Min Height distance cannot be determined with a ruler Instead perform the Min Height determination procedure using the Distance Sensor in the Diagnostic Menu and enter the value obtained as this parameter in the setup As a general rule the min height should be one half the actual product height Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Product Setup Tab Page 4 Max Height The Max Height distance 1s defined as a distance measured from the Belt Distance in the height units selected Any product or background located beyond the Max Height distance will not be included in measurements However since the SpectraTrend HT measures height by detecting the angle of the light reflected to the sensor height is not measured absolutely and all heights are relative Therefore the Max Height distance cannot be determined with a ruler Instead perform the Max Height determination procedure using the Distance Sensor in the Diagnostic Menu and enter the value obtained as this parameter in
31. tolerance range For the L parameter these will be blocks labeled 3 7 for the L number For the a parameter these will be blocks labeled 3 7 for the a number For the b parameter these will be blocks labeled 3 7 for the b number Thus the 345 shade block would be within the tolerance range but the 245 shade block would be too dark Continuing with our example given above suppose the entered tolerance for each parameter is 1 unit That is AL 1 Aa 1 and Ab 1 Thus with five shade blocks the center standard block extends 0 2 units 1 unit divided by 5 in each direction The size of this block and in fact each block is 0 4 units high 0 4 units wide and 0 4 units deep 0 2 units times 2 directions for each parameter Once the AL Aa Ab difference between the sample and the product standard has been established a shade number can be assigned to the sample A sample that is very close to the standard in a and b but has values that put it one shade block away for L would be assigned a shade number of 655 1f lighter than the standard or 455 if darker than the standard Although this sample s color is slightly off from the standard it will be a good match with any other samples in the same shade block and may still be used with these samples The number of shade blocks used can be varied using ColorFlex XE Plus If fewer shade blocks are used with the same tolerance e g 3 blocks rather than 5 fewe
32. use of the keyboard and mouse and access to the disk drives for routine file backups Thus the location and height of the computer monitor keyboard and mouse should be convenient Environment The supervisory computer is a standard non hardened system and requires a normal computer environment The ambient temperature around the computer and monitor must be between 15 C 59 F and 30 C 86 F Proximity of the computer to the support unit The computer must not be any farther from the support unit than the length of the cable connecting the two 2 8 SpectraTrend HT Installation Drawings All the installation drawings relevant to the SpectraTrend HT system including its various configurations and options are listed and shown in the next few pages Installation SpectraTrend User s Guide A10 1013 386 FLEX CONN 5VA e o ACOM CHARGE AMPLIFIER M3CA ASIG2 AEOS ACLK ASTART ADUMP ASIG1 D02 1014 448 3 ACOM N oC UO O oc do la o Mo AO OQ D02 1014 627 D02 1014 623 DATA ACQUISITION M3DA D02 1013 385 SENSOR RS232 TERM amp JTAG COVOURUN o00042N 3 D02 1014 746 APPLICATION PROCESSOR M3AP DO2 1013 400 DIGITAL 1 0 A10 1014 498 FLEX CONN 2 REVISIONS DESCRIPTION ey DATE APPROVED REL TO REV 1 PER E 4022 TB 10 5 2010 J8 AES 2 REL to Rev 2 Per e s108 jre sem w MORATA E
33. using the RIGHT increase and LEFT arrow key decrease The minimum interval 1s zero maximum measurement output approximately 1 reading per second and the maximum interval 1s 60 seconds Run Configuration READ MODE BELI DISTANCE MIN HEIGHT MAX HEIGHT EXT IRIGGER A TRIGGER FILIER Figure 3 43 Read Mode Intervals Run Configuration Belt Distance Belt distance 1s defined as the distance from the front surface of the sensor window to the selected background conveyor position in the height units selected However since the SpectraTrend HT measures height by detecting the angle of the light reflected to the sensor height is not measured absolutely and all heights are relative Therefore the background distance cannot be determined with a ruler Instead perform the background height determination procedure using the Distance Sensor in the Diagnostic Menu and enter the value obtained as this parameter in the setup The default background distance is four inches 100 mm Product Setups 3 25 3 26 SpectraTrend User s Guide Run Configuration READ MODE INTERWAL MIN HEIGHT MAX HEIGHT EXT TRIGGER Figure 3 44 Belt Distance Run Configuration Min Height The Min Height distance 1s defined as a distance measured from the Belt Distance in the height units selected such that any product or background located beyond the Min Height distance will not be included in measurements However since the SpectraTrend HT
34. 2MAIN MENU Figure 3 18 Color Plot View Ill Obs Choose the illuminant observer combination under which color values will be calculated Use the down arrow button to move down to the ILL OBS parameter then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Data wiew COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT P MAIN MENU Figure 3 19 Illuminant Observer Data View The available choices are A 2 C 2 D50 2 D55 2 D65 2 D75 2 F2 2 F7 2 F11 2 A 10 C 10 D50 10 D55 10 D65 10 D75 10 F2 10 F7 10 and F11 10 Refer to the Measurement Values chapter for a more detailed description of each illuminant and observer Color Scale Choose the color scale you wish to see Use the down arrow button to move down to the Color Scale parameter then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button Data VY1ew COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 3 20 Color Scale Data View The available choices are L a b L C h L a b X Y Z Y x y dLdCdH and none If the display type chosen 1s Difference the color scale will be expressed on the read screen as dXdYdZ dYdxdy dLdadb dL da db or dL dC dh instead Note dLdCdH is available only with Difference display type Refer to the Measurement Values chapter for a description of each color scale Product Setups 3 11 SpectraTrend User s Guide Color Index Choose the color index you wish to see
35. 5 Conditions of Illumination and Viewing ecce eere eee ee eee eee ee eene eee teet teet eese essa s ette eeeee 7 2 Te MAA O RE E a ETE RR 7 2 CP H ete 7 2 CHAPTER 8 INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT REPAIR PROBLEMS AND ODE STEIONS ettet situs ERE osea Met E EDU E SED bares 8 1 A M 8 1 2 Op Pine GI PII Cr ocatoocan ae aeoco tocan aiecciono 8 1 85 3 Breakage or Dama ee i5 e o adt setae iei vs 8 1 vi SpectraTrend User s Guide SA Ereieht or EXDEOSS usa 8 2 S 5 Parcel Post Shipment sorceres O 8 2 3 0 United Parcel Service 4 ei icio HG PEE a 8 2 SS M cc M 8 2 5 5 Incorrect Shipment osi a ASIE RES IRSE SIRE NEN INN aM I RN MINI IE 8 3 9 7 ROUES AAA E 8 3 vll SpectraTrend User s Guide Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO YOUR SPECTRATREND HT The SpectraTrend HT is the newest in HunterLab s versatile and cost effective on line color measurement instruments The SpectraTrend HT 1s a continuous online non contact color and height measurement instrument Designed for use in production environments the SpectraTrend HT uses LED sample illumination technology to measure and monitor color on the production line Like a bench spectrophotometer the instrument can output both colorimetric and spectral values for the visible spectrum along with a measurement of product height Production runs are monitored continuously
36. AY SETTINGS PF ANALOG OUIPUIS k STDZ INTERVAL d AUTOSEARCH MEASURE SETTINGS F DATE TIME k 2MAIN MENU Figure 3 36 Setups Locked Global Options STDZ Interval To automate the notification interval between standardizations in days select this option ON and the interval desired The default value for this option is 1 day Product Setups 3 2 SpectraTrend User s Guide Global Options LANGUAGE ENGLISH DISPLAY SEIIINGS k ANALOG OUIPUIS k SEIUPS LOCKED NO AUIOSEARCH k MEASURE SEIIINGS k DATE TIME MAIN MENU Figure 3 37 Standardization Interval Global Options Autosearch Autosearch finds a suitable standard based on Color difference or Average To initiate this option press the RIGHT arrow and then choose the method for the Autosearch The standard will only function in READ mode Global Options Autosearch AVERAGE STDZ INTERVAL Cd MEASURE SETTINGS k DATE TIME k MAIN MENU Figure 3 38 Autosearch Global Options Measure Settings To set the HEIGHT TRIGGER pressing the RIGHT arrow When the Distance is set to AUTO default the distance sensor will calculate the height to use for color compensation When the distance 1s set to a number a single fixed measurement is used for color compensation The height units for the fixed measurements are mm or inches and the distance is from 50 150mm or 2 6 inches 3 22 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Global options Measuremen
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38. Reading Figure 4 10 Initiate Standard Reading e Place the standard or sample under the viewing window of the sensor Make sure the item is within the working range that 1s set in the product setup Reading Figure 4 11 Initiate Sample Reading 4 6 Operation SpectraTrend User s Guide e Press the GO button to read The standard or sample 1s read and its values as configured in the product setup displayed on the screen Figure 4 12 Display of Readings Note that the meanings of the keypad buttons have now changed slightly as shown on the keypad map at the bottom of the screen e Press Read GO button to take another reading in this product setup Press NEXT up arrow if it is an option to move to the next data view for this product setup Press MAIN MENU right arrow to return to the main menu 4 4 Reading With Averaging Complete the following steps to take and average multiple readings using the SpectraTrend HT Note These instructions apply when Average in the product setup is set to a value other than OFF e Select Read from the SpectraTrend HT s main menu Move the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then press the GO button e The first Reading screen appears asking if you want to select the setup to use If you want to read using the last product setup that was used press NO down arrow and skip to Step 4 If you want to select the setup for use from the list of
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40. Sin 20 32cm x Gin 15 24em X lin 4em x Sin 20 32cm x Gin 524m 20 32cm x 61n 15 24cm Dimensions of standard tiles 2 4in 5 72cm round Sensor size Note for high temperature applications The SpectraTrend HT design has an ambient temperature limit of 122 F 50 C Ideally the SpectraTrend HT sensor should be mounted at a position near the oven exit where the temperature never exceeds 122 Mounting over a hot conveyor is not recommended Prolonged operation over the temperature limit will negate system performance specifications and may also cause material damage to the sensor components If your application requires operation beyond the temperature limit contact HunterLab for more information Environmental Sensor and support unit are sealed to NEMA 4 IP65 standards Shock and vibration per MIL STD 810 Shipping Transport Shock 4 foot drop testing per MIL STD 810 Vibration 10 50 Hz at 1 Hz sec at 2 g Operation Vibration Minimum integrity test Specifications 7 1 7 2 SpectraTrend User s Guide 7 3 Electrical Characteristics Input power 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz IM lt 5 amp typical Amp SB TN Spike sag surge protection to PONER CO Opa permit stable operation Installation category II Over Voltage See note under Regulatory Notice 7 4 Input Output I O Kai Four 1solated 4 20 mA Tristimulus color values a outputs 3 and the selected index M Color out of To
41. SpectraTrend HT User s Manual SpectraTrend HT O ES A60 1014 954 Manual Version 3 1 The world s true measure of color E gt HunterLab Hunter Associates Laboratory 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston Virginia 20190 USA www hunterlab com An ISO 9001 2008 Certified Company SpectraTrend User s Guide Copyrights and Trademarks This documentation contains proprietary information of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc Its reproduction in whole or in part without the express written consent of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc 1s prohibited LUCITE is a trademark of ICI Acrylics Inc Windows 1s a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation EasyMatch and SpectraTrend are registered trademarks of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc 111 SpectraTrend User s Guide Safety Notes For your safety when using the SpectraTrend HT you should pay particular attention to the following types of statements in this User s Manual Each description 1s shown in its representative typeface Notice General safety instruction that should be observed at all times while operating the instrument CAUTION Specific safety instruction critical to the type of instrument operation being explained in the area of the manual where the caution appears Note Additional clarification of instructions not safety related 1V SpectraTrend User s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO YOUR SPECTRATREND HT
42. able on a single channel SpectraTrend HT Color Scales and Related Color Difference Scales and Indices CIE Tristimulus XYZ Scale The SpectraTrend HT performs integration of reflectance values over the visible spectrum to arrive at tristimulus X Y and Z values These values simulate the color matching response functions of the human observer as defined by the 1931 2 Standard Observer or the 1964 CIE 10 Standard Observer Tristimulus integrations based on any of the illuminants listed on the next page may be performed For a complete description of how to calculate tristimulus values refer to the publication CIE 15 2 and to ASTM E308 CIE Chromaticity Coordinates Yxy The relationship between CIE XYZ and the x y chromaticity coordinates 1s as follows Y CIE Tristimulus Y X X gt X Y Z Y X Y Z Opponent Color Scales Hunter Lab CIE 1976 L a b and CIE L C h The opponent color scales yield measurements of color in units of approximate visual uniformity throughout color space Measurement Values A 1 SpectraTrend User s Guide In the Hunter L a b scale L measures lightness and varies from 100 for perfect white to zero for black approximately as the eye would evaluate 1t The chromaticity dimensions a and b yield understandable designations of color as follows a describes redness when positive gray when zero and greenness when negative b describes yellowness when positive gray when zero and bl
43. anty repairs Instrument Replacement Repair Problems and Questions 8 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide INDEX ADS o uoces Ras SRI p Loo I i A D S deu d biis COD EDUS ad ek d ptu M nae A 6 a Nes A 2 ADOM THOIGOS aii datada A 6 ACCESS VO VINE S CNS ON aia 2 1 A a 3 13 AUS E E 3 14 ANA iS 3 5 PTA MIN Saha edicta UI Ce aua Ace es MU al ea ton pL Up ia at nap pde E 4 6 Backup The PITI seco dte dovete anao didas 1 8 BED omui IAM ILI M ILLAD D AID MIC IRL DN DUE LOI 3 17 3 27 BASES EE o T mm A 6 A 7 Broken astur ia iia 7 1 Cad A 2 SA A oe N T 1 4 A 2 3 chroma DITGEe e daddy uita mds od A 9 Chromaticity Dieron iii A 9 CI O i 1 3 CIE Chrom3tieiy Coordinates ula ia A 1 A O arene eee arenes A 3 Ai S A RT ap RT aan andes eee euarietonee eee A 1 O 7 1 Cleaning ASUMA AA a 5 2 Cleaning CASO Ai 5 2 Clearance tor plant maimtenalSs EE N E ac UM P iE 2 Clip on calibrator TANS Ce AO Dh etras sa a fiato Ud datis AA AE aes 2 3 OE e E 6 PEPE PE 0 oM tab cM EI ee eee amon eT mee Mte iE 1 8 nuo 3 10 3 13 aues sinerent T m A 10 AA T T 3 10 rel oM ec A no o A eee eer ee 3 9 3 22 Color soale deidad A 1 A 4 A 9 COren toa O E EG A 9 Comman CAO pOr NETTO 1 8 COMP das 1 7 DAN SAU EUIS PRETI I UU TT 2 4 Computer o la D t Med 1 7 Configuration Reid MOI
44. ase for use with your SpectraTrend HunterLab part numbers are provided for each item listed below for your convenience in ordering Table 2 SpectraTrend Accessories Tri Color Light Stack Green amber and red LED lights indicate in tolerance out of tolerance or in warning range Includes 30m unterminated cable instrument in a laboratory environment Computer and Monitor COMPUTER Windows Computer to run the system Ink Jet Color Printer and A13 1005 721 Toconnect to the computer Cable Kit connection to PLC devices Glass Sensor Window Kit D02 1014 745 unsuitable for the standard polycarbonate window window 1s free of debris Calibration Box D02 1014 730 Manual Slide on with black white and check tile replacement position indicators Cables extra length Callforinfo HunterLab 11491 Sunset Hill Road Reston Virginia 20190 703 471 6870 www hunterlab com sales hunterlab com or info hunterlab com 1 6 SpectraTrend User s Guide 1 3 1 Table Top Stand amp TriColor Stack Light Figure 1 4 Table Top Stand Figure 1 5 Tricolor Stack Light 1 3 2 The Computer A personal computer 1s available for those systems running the utility software Models and configurations may vary refer to the computer documentation for more information a Computer Requirements The Table 3 lists the minimum configuration your computer must meet in order to run the utility software The Recommended column lists the
45. ation Yellowness Index per ASTM Method E313 displayed as YIE 1s calculated as follows 100 C X C Z Y YI E313 96 Where X Y and Z are the CIE tristimulus values and the coefficients depend on the illuminant and observer as indicated in the table given in ASTM E313 This index is only displayed when the data view is configured for either the C or the D65 illuminant as these are the only relevant illuminants Refer to ASTM Method E313 Standard Practice for Calculating Yellowness and Whiteness Indices from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates for more information Yellowness Index per ASTM Method D1925 displayed as YID is defined in the ColorFlex EZ as follows 100 1 274641506X 1 057434092 Z Y under C 2 conditions YI D1925 The yellowness index formula is shown in ASTM D1925 as 100 1 28 Xa 1 06 Za Y CIE YI D1925 under C 2 conditions The tristimulus values of clear air for CIE 1lluminant C and the 1931 CIE 2 standard observer are X 98 041 Y 100 000 Z 118 103 Using these values the ASTM formula yields YI 0 303 for clear air because the factors are truncated to three significant figures In order to set the yellowness index for air equal to 0 0 the constant multipliers for Xc and Zc have been expanded slightly in the ColorFlex EZ The ASTM D1925 method was withdrawn in 1995 but this formula still provides useful information This index is only displayed when the data
46. d values have been entered CMC Shade Sort Figure 3 23 CMC Parameters Entry Refer to the Measurement Values chapter for a description of each the CMC index values and the definition of shade blocks Press the LEFT arrow button BACK twice to return to the Product Setup screen 3 2 5 Standard Values The Standard Values parameter is only relevant when the Standard Type is physical numeric or hitch When the Standard Values parameter is highlighted press the right arrow button to move to the Standard Values configuration screen Product Setups 3 13 SpectraTrend User s Guide Product Setup 2MAIN MENU Figure 3 24 Standard Values Setup For a PHYSICAL standard place the standard under the sensor window at a valid distance and press the GO button READ to read the standard and place its measurement values in the selected color scale in the product setup When complete press the LEFT arrow button DONE to return to the product setup screen Standard values Figure 3 25 Entering Standard Values For a NUMERIC standard change the highlighted digit of the selected color scale value using the up and down arrow buttons When the desired digit is shown press NEXT to move to the next digit When all digits are entered press DONE to return to the product setup screen 3 14 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Standard Values Figure 3 26 Reading Standard Values For a HITCH standard
47. dadb This scale yields the color difference between the sample and the standard via the Hunter L a b scale dE Lose Es If dL is positive the sample 1s lighter than the standard If dL 1s negative the sample 1s darker than the standard d Sampie 3iandand If da is positive the sample is redder than the standard If da is negative the sample is greener than the standard db bits O standard If db 1s positive the sample 1s yellower than the standard If db is negative the sample is bluer than the standard dL da db This scale yields the color difference between the sample and the standard via the CIE L a b scale A 4 Measurement Values SpectraTrend User s Guide x T x dL L sample L standard KE atk E da a sample 7 4 standard db de b 2 sample b a standard For more information see AATCC Test Method 173 Calculation of Small Color Differences dL dC dH This scale yields the color difference between the sample and the standard via the CIE L C h scale dL es amiss sensed dC ues C wndad dH h sampte standard where If A sample gt H standards then dH is regarded as positive If h standard gt D sampie then dH is regarded as negative Measurement Values A 5 SpectraTrend User s Guide Absolute Indices available when Display Type is Absolute 457 nm Brightness 457 nm brightness displayed as 457B can be used to indicate the relative brightness
48. e and Troubleshooting chapter Standardization when the system 1s referenced to a reading of the white tile in the slide on calibrator is performed as follows e Check that the tiles are clean and free of dust and scratches If they are dirty including marked with fingerprints clean them as described in Maintaining and Testing SpectraTrend HT e Select Standardize from the SpectraTrend HT s main menu by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the Go button e Confirm the white tile values and green tile values by comparing to the values on the calibration box Standardization A Figure 4 1 Confirming the Values of the White and Green Tiles Operation 4 SpectraTrend User s Guide e The Standardization screen appears prompting you to place the black glass Standardization E Figure 4 2 Reading the Black Glass e Slide the calibration box to the black indication on the side of the box The box will rest in the first detent position Press the button GO The SpectraTrend HT reads the black glass and sets the instrument zero When it 1s finished the screen prompts you to place the white tile standardization A Figure 4 3 Reading the White Tile e Replace the black glass by sliding the white tile into position which is the second indentation on the standards box e Press the button GO The SpectraTrend HT reads the white tile and sets the to
49. e beginning or the desired position press the right arrow button 3 2 2 Product Standards Four types of standards are available Ad Hoc Numeric Hitch and Physical To select your standard press the right arrow key Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Choose AD HOC when you wish to use the first measurement value as the standard This setting 1s useful if the standard values are unknown or you need the trending measurement values from the beginning of the Run Please note measurement values from the previous Run are overwritten lost for each subsequent Run using this standard STANDARD VALUES TOLERANCES gt AUTOSEARCH RUN CONFIG gt MAIN MENU Figure 3 6 Product Setup amp Ad Hoc Standard Type Choose NUMERIC when an actual product specimen is not available for measurement but you know the target color values taken from previous measurements of the product specimen The color values for a numeric standard are entered and stored in the product setup for as long as desired Product Setup STANDARD VALUES k TOLERANCES F AUTOSEARCH RUN CONFIG k MAIN MENU Figure 3 7 Product Setup amp Numeric Standard Type Choose HITCH when you wish to alter the readings made on the SpectraTrend HT to better correlate to another color measurement instrument A specific standard with known color values from the reference instrument are read with the SpectraTrend HT The reading is stored in the product setup with t
50. e blue Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet jack on the bottom side of the sensor System Power I O Cable Ethernet Connection Figure 2 1 Connecting the SpectraTrend Sensor to Power and Ethernet 2 4 The Metal Support Unit The support unit must be installed in accordance with the applicable HunterLab installation drawing which is included at the end of this chapter for reference The following factors as well as the details shown in the installation drawing should be considered in making the installation 2 4 1 Support Unit Environment The ambient air temperature and relative humidity must remain within the intervals specified for the sensor in Chapter One The support unit 1s sealed and can withstand normal factory floor environments This equipment has an ON OFF switch with a terminated power cable not longer than 3 meters It is left to the customer s knowledge and discretion to properly connect the 3 meter cable to plant AC power and the support unit ground wire to system ground Failure to properly connect plant power and ground to the SpectraTrend HT system will void all warranties and may expose you to dangerous voltages The support unit sensor combination must be installed in such a way so that no ground loops are created The sensor has an isolating bracket which should be used for mounting The support unit should be mounted to a wall or other support that is not connected electrically to ground Installation
51. e read in comparison to the standard and the difference in color between them such as dL da db Data View Data View Figure 3 13 Data View Absolute amp Difference In READ Mode any of the following additional views discussed below may be enabled under different views Display Spectral Data displays the raw reflectance values for each wavelength read by the instrument for the most recent standard or sample Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Data wiew Figure 3 14 Spectral Data View Display Spectral Difference displays the difference between the standard and the most recent sample read in raw reflectance values for each wavelength read by the instrument Data VY1ew Figure 3 15 Spectral Difference View Display Spectral Plot displays the raw reflectance values for each wavelength read by the instrument to be plotted for the most recent standard or sample Data View Figure 3 16 Spectral Plot View Product Setups 3 9 SpectraTrend User s Guide Display Diff Plot displays the difference between the standard and the most recent sample read to be plotted in raw reflectance values for each wavelength read by the instrument Data View COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT Figure 3 17 Difference Plot View Display Color Plot displays the sample s location in color space relative to the standard plotted in the center of the a b and L plots Data View CMC SHADE SORT k
52. e relationship between the CIE L a b scale and the CIE XYZ scale for any illuminant referenced in ASTM E308 is as follows L 116 7 Y n where XH i 84 Mol E E if Y Y lt Q4 116y 75 re A if Z Z gt 24 116 H Z l6 3 ae 84 22 1fZ Z lt 24 116 2 Mos 36 and X Y and Z are tristimulus values for any illuminant Y i gt 3 3 TA if Y Y gt 24 116 CIE L C h is a modification to the CIEL a b scale and plots in polar coordinates rather than rectangular ones X 16 3 C q b L Measurement Values A 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide h arctan b a Reference Commission Internationale de l Elclairage CIE Recommendations on Uniform Color Spaces Color Difference Equations Psychometric Color Terms Supplement no 2 to CIE Publication No 15 Colorimetry Bureau Central de la CIE Paris 1978 For more information see AATCC Test Method 173 Calculation of Small Color Differences Difference Color Scales available when Display Type 1s Difference Reading of Both Standard and Sample Required dXdYdZ This scale yields the color difference between the sample and the standard via the CIE XYZ scale dX 2S sample X nid dY X nie 1 Y indad dZ Lele E 5nd dYdxdy This scale yields the color difference between the sample and the standard via the CIE Yxy scale dY Y subi X nda dx z Xsample Xstandard dy Ysample 7 Y standard dL
53. em for a specific product Up to 250 product setups may be saved in the sensor memory The most obvious parameters that need to be defined are the color scale standard color values for the product and the acceptable tolerances applied to those standard values In addition operating parameters must be defined These parameters are described in the rest of this chapter Product setup is performed using the button pad and the LCD front panel display on the SpectraTrend HT Sensor Head or the EasyMatch OL ST software Product setups can be created and modified only when the system 1s in Product Setup mode Color measurements cannot be made while you are working on a product setup For this reason product setup maintenance should be done during periods when measurements are not necessary 3 1 Setup Parameters for the Front Panel Display UP C HunterLab LEFT GO Figure 3 1 Button Pad Operation RIGHT DOWN 3 2 Product Setups select Product Setup from the Main Menu by moving the green cursor highlight to the PRODUCT SETUP position using the up and down arrow buttons on the button pad Then press the GO button on the button pad Product Setups 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide Main Menu SLANDARDIZE GLOBAL OPTIONS DIAGNOSTICS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT Figure 3 2 Product Setup The Product Setup screen appears and asks Do you want to select the setup to configure You can choose from either YES to select the product
54. es Change the highlighted digit of the selected color scale tolerance value using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons When the desired digit is shown press the RIGHT arrow button NEXT to move to the next digit To scroll to the desired position hold down the RIGHT arrow button When all digits are entered press the LEFT arrow button DONE to return to the tolerances screen Color Tolerances Alarm Limits Use the DOWN arrow button to move down to the alarm limits parameter then press the RIGHT arrow button to obtain the alarm limits screen The alarm limit 1s a color value or color difference value beyond which values are considered out of tolerance In tolerance values are reported in black The alarm state 1s indicated by the color values returning to those of the product standard and the product height changing to 0 00 Prior to the hold time elapsing the color values are reported in black with a red background to indicate that the alarm limit has been exceeded Change the highlighted digit of the selected color scale tolerance value using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons When the desired digit is shown press the RIGHT arrow button NEXT to move to the next digit To scroll to the desired position hold down the RIGHT arrow button When all digits are entered press LEFT arrow button DONE to return to the tolerances screen To disable this feature set all tolerance values to zero Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Tolerances
55. et d tate asada uL leto c Mite ied 5 Tine A e MI MN ME E 3 23 O A 6 MAA nn A ER A 6 Tolerances Color Trackin aida adl 3 30 Total Color DIHCEGICO ads A 9 A 16 Utility software Stat aa daa 2 3 A qtto m uidet d mie top d ee 1 8 NA eer do enit uae du wo ofa peter qur reti Satan A EEE AE edu ia teste EE 6 2 W AMIN Pio Me RM eeu aemeueute 5 MI E R 7 1 Wiiteness Madox Eo I hesena a A 6 WAE saron E I I E E ke dee tac ete dk Mateteebertsyucbies A 6 NAAA Aa A 1 teo PET A 7 AO OTR S Gc O nu MEM T MEM MI MI T MU A 7 MEMOS dE quad LM DI J2 et A 7 alos VIM ES E APR RO O o A Up Ed te A 7 A A A O A tacui an eee ee A 7 VALES M A 7 AID A EE E A E E TE EA A E A T E E EE E EE A 7 bre E T E E EN AEA O AEE EEE E A E E E T A 7 LN A 1 VA A AA AA AS A 8 I A Index SpectraTrend User s Guide APPENDIX A Measurement Values Color values measured using the SpectraTrend HT are relative to the absolute value or a perfect reflecting diffuser as measured under the same geometric conditions see ASTM E308 according to the January 1 1969 recommendation of the International Commission on Illumination CIE This chapter explains the various color scales color difference scales and indices available for use Note Not all of the indices or components of a color scale will be avail
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57. from beginning to end to identify color variation and out of spec product without contact or intrusion 1 1 Product Applications and Key Features SpectraTrend HT takes real time color measurements of products of virtually any size and in industries as diverse as paint food building products and industrial minerals Current applications include Building Products glass siding plastic lumber insulation and roofing Food processed baked fried and roasted Paint coated aluminum and steel Paper lightweight low opacity paper coated board fine paper and colored white paper Plastic pellets film and extruded sheet products Textile denim dyeing automotive fabric carpet dyeing finishing and continuous dyeing for apparel fabrics Other crushed stone fertilizer This instrument functions optimally when used to measure color differences between samples and an ideal product standard Table 1 lists the key features and benefits of the device Introduction 1 1 1 2 SpectraTrend User s Guide Table 1 SpectraTrend HT Features and Benefits Features Spectrometer Spectral Range date output Wavelength Resolution bandpass Measurement Time Measurement Report Time LED Light Source Geometry Sealed Design Distance to Product Spot Size Product Detection Product Height Output Background Discrimination Communications Digital I O Front Panel Display Operating Range Mu
58. g order number and item Hold incorrect items until return shipping instructions are received Returns A Service Return Order SRO number is required before any items can be returned to HunterLab Contact HunterLab s Order Processing Department to obtain an SRO for damaged or incorrect parts or Technical Support to obtain an RMA to return an instrument for service Do not return any damaged or incorrect items to HunterLab until all shipping instructions are received Note HunterLab must be notified within fifteen days or we cannot accept responsibility for damaged or incorrect items HunterLab offers complete repair service for all instruments it manufactures Call HunterLab for the service facility nearest your location If your equipment is not functioning properly contact HunterLab Technical Support for maintenance or repair instructions Many times this on the spot diagnosis is all that is required If repair is required HunterLab offers two means of servicing Instrument may be returned to a HunterLab service facility for repair or a HunterLab Service Department technician can come to your location to perform on site repair For scheduling and terms by trained service technicians call HunterLab Technical Support Please read When You Need Assistance prior to contacting HunterLab The customer is responsible for incoming and outgoing freight charges for instruments being returned to HunterLab for all repairs including warr
59. he keypad buttons have now changed slightly as shown on the keypad map at the bottom of the screen e Once the standard deviation 1s displayed you may press MAIN MENU right arrow to return to the main menu 4 5 Run Mode Operation Complete the following steps to take and average multiple readings using the SpectraTrend HT Note The Average in the product setup is not used during Run Mode Note The RUN will use the last selected Product Setup in the product setup e Before starting a RUN select the Product Setup to use if it is different from the last time that Run was selected To change the Product Setup navigate to the PRODUCT SETUP and then select GO l Main Menu gt TANDARDIZE GLOBAL OPTIONS DIAGNOSTICS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT Figure 4 19 Select Product Setup 4 10 Operation SpectraTrend User s Guide Select YES up arrow key to select the product setup from the list Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to navigate through the Product Setup list until the desired setup 1s highlighted Product Setup Product Setup Figure 4 20 Select New Product Setup select the PRODUCT SETUP to use and then press the GO button to return to the Main Menu Product Setup STANDARD AVERAGE VIEWS k STANDARD VALUES k TOLERANCES F AUTOSEARCH RUN CONFIG PF Figure 4 21 Select the Parameters Select RUN from the SpectraTrend HT s main menu Move the cursor highlight to 1ts position using the UP and DOWN arrow bu
60. he known color values from the reference instrument In this way the instruments are hitched together The modified standard is stored in the product setup for as long as desired Product Setups 3 5 3 6 SpectraTrend User s Guide Product Setup TOLERANCES k AUTOSEARCH RUN CONFIG amp Figure 3 8 Product Setup amp Hitch Standard Type Choose PHYSICAL when an actual product specimen is available and represents your target color Use the target color values of the product specimen to compare to the color values of your samples A physical standard is measured and stored in the product setup for as long as desired Figure 3 9 Product Setup amp Physical Standard Type 3 2 3 Average NOTE The average is only available for READ Mode When using the RUN mode this option setting is ignored Select OFF if you wish to make only one reading of each standard and sample when using the manual READ mode If you would instead like to average several readings into a single measurement when using the READ mode indicate the number of readings to be averaged up to 20 Press the right arrow button to move through the list of available choices Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Product Setup Product Setup STANDARD VALUES k STANDARD VALUES HF TOLERANCES k TOLERANCES F AUIOSEARCH AUIOSEARCH RUN CONFIG F RUN CONFIG A ZMAIN MENU MAIN MENU Figure 3 10 Product Setup amp Average 3 2 4 Views NOTE Duri
61. ht detection Also provides automatic detection when product flow rises above or falls below the user set levels Provides user with height of individual products and can be used to determine flow rates based on height Ability to ignore product transport structures such as conveyor belts buckets and framework Ability to connect to any PC on the network Easy connection to control systems Provides local color monitoring and operation at the location of measurement Versatile sensor placement on the production line for quick feedback of any color changes Ability to use a language that 1s native or known to the operator Alerts operator if window becomes dirty or obstructed Provides user customizable data viewing process control charts trend screens alarms and event logs and product standards storage SpectraTrend User s Guide 1 2 System Components The following sections provide a brief description of the SpectraTrend HT basic system components Numbered images of each system component are located at the end of Chapter 1 Please refer to Chapter 2 for installation instructions 1 2 1 System Components The SpectraTrend HT sensor Figure 1 6 head is housed in a National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA 4 Ingress Protection Rating IP 66 enclosure and is designed to be mounted above the product The sensor monitors the product and sends color and height information to the fixed terminal EasyMatch OL ST soft
62. in seconds Product Setup Tab Page 1 Set Up ID A SETUP ID may be any number between one and 250 The last Product Setup that is downloaded is used during a RUN Product Setup Tab Page 1 Display Mode The available data display modes are ABSOLUTE and DIFFERENCE ABSOLUTE provides values as measured by the sensor These values are relative to the standard white tile supplied with the system which in turn is traceable to measurements made by N LS T of similar material DIFFERENCE provides values calculated based on the difference between a product standard s values and the product sample s values Product Setup Tab Page 1 Illuminant Observer Choose the ILLUMINANT and OBSERVER that you would like to use when displaying color measurement values on the front panel of the sensor Product Setups 3 33 SpectraTrend User s Guide EasyMatch OL CT Productsetup El EasyMatch GL CT Pagel Page Page3 Paged Default Product setup1 Color Information Color Scale Optional Index oye None Data Collection Units Read Interval set ID Time r h h Average Interval Display Mode o i Absolute Difference Illuminant Obserezer Illuminant Observer IT Degrees Y Cancel Figure 3 55 Selection of Illuminant 3 3 2 Product Standard Tolerances and Corrections 3 34 Product Setup Tab Page 2 Product Standard Values Select the Page 2 tab to enter product target values for the color scale selec
63. is sensed collects data until the product is no longer sensed and then transmits average data in units selected for all the readings taken on the piece The maximum speed at which the sensor can measure in piece mode is 1 per second This mode is appropriate for individually measured products such as cookies or crackers If TIME is selected the SpectraTrend HT continuously measures and reports data over specific periods of time transmitting average data in units selected for the selected time interval Gaps in product when in time mode are ignored by the sensor This mode is appropriate for products measured in piles or batches such as potato chips or powders In TIME mode all sets of results for a product are used in the average result for the time period defined as the Read Time The default read time is 15 seconds For both PIECE and TIME modes height is given relative to the background The default setting for background 1s five inches from the sensor window In PIECE mode a continuous piece of product is assumed to be present if the measured height is within the cutoff distance for which the default setting 1s also five inches 3 24 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Run Configuration Run Configuration Figure 3 42 Run Configuration and Piece Mode Run Configuration Interval If TIME is selected set the measurement integration averaging time The intervals are increased or decreased in 5 second steps by
64. lerance 3 OIRE outputs 60mA max 7 5 Conditions of Illumination and Viewing 7 5 1 Illumination 7 5 2 Viewing From 2 5 to 4 5in from the front Distance to Product l surface of the sensor window Viewing area 20mm diameter Specifications SpectraTrend User s Guide Chapter 8 INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT REPAIR PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS The following HunterLab policies are described in this chapter e Warranty e Claims e Returns Service e Technical Assistance 8 1 Warranty HunterLab warrants that all instruments 1t manufactures will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service HunterLab s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any defective parts which our examination determines to be factory defective when returned to us by prepaid transportation The time limit on this warranty is one year from date of shipment of new instruments and two months from the date of shipment of repaired instruments The printer and computer are covered under the original manufacturer s warranty HunterLab warranty does not cover expendable items such as lamps fuses batteries diskettes etc The warranty is void 1f the user has made unauthorized repairs performed improper installation or has incorrectly used the instrument An instrument registration card is shipped with major pieces of HunterLab equipment It is important that you return this card promptly upon receipt of eq
65. llowing schedule outlines recommended maintenance procedures for the SpectraTrend HT The actual frequency of maintenance required will be determined by the measurement application and plant operating conditions Daily or once per shift Check and wipe the sensor viewing window clean with mild cleaning solution and then a dry soft cloth Weekly Clean the exterior of the sensor and mounting Standardize the sensor Monthly Clean the standards slide on calibrator and sensor window monitor using a laboratory grade detergent and a nylon brush Wipe dry with a lint free paper towel containing no FWAs If a Hitch Standard has been used then compare hitch standard values for the SpectraTrend HT to those of the off line colorimeter Rehitch the SpectraTrend HT if necessary or desired As Needed Replace the sensor window Replace the fuses Perform the diagnostics 6 2 System Warm Up If power to any of the system components has been turned off it must be restored to all components before operation can resume If power to the support unit has been turned off a 30 minute warm up period is required for sensor temperature stabilization If power to the support unit has been turned off for more than an hour a two hour warm up period is required Diagnostics 6 1 SpectraTrend User s Guide When restoring power to system components e Restore power to the support unit and computer if included e Allow at least thirty minutes of warm up
66. ltiple Language Support Clean Window Alert Windows based Graphic User Interface Description Solid state 256 element diode array concave holographic grating 400 700nm 10nm output lt 3nm 10nm true triangular 6 flashes second update second to several minutes Full spectrum balanced solid state LED system 0 30 NEMA4 IP66 2 51n 4 51n 63 5mm 114 3mm 25mm Built in red Laser height sensor On screen height measurement User selectable viewing distance based on height Ethernet 3 Color Tolerance 1 Input 2 User Defined 3 7 Diagonal Color LCD 320x240 pixels 0 50 C Chinese English French German Italian Japanese and Spanish on front panel Auto Test View Window Option EasyMatch OL ST Benefits True dual beam spectrophotometer for on line applications with optimal agreement with bench top color instruments Spectral values output over full range Superior wavelength precision and inter instrument agreement Rapid measurements for high speed product lines Users can select quick updates or average readings for non uniform products Enhanced light output with long lamp life Directional viewing matches true visual appearance for textured or glossy products Can be used in harsh dirty environments Large operating range means no need for precise sensor placement or alignment relative to product Large Viewing area Enables individual measurements using built in heig
67. measures height by detecting the angle of the light reflected to the sensor height is not measured absolutely and all heights are relative Instead perform the Min Height determination procedure using the Distance Sensor in the Diagnostic Menu and enter the value obtained as this parameter in the setup The default value is 0 inches 0 mm As a general rule the Min Height distance can be set to half of the height of the product Adjust the value by using the RIGHT arrow The values are changed in 5 unit steps up to 100 Once the desired value is reached press the DOWN arrow to move to the next parameter Run Configuration HEIGHT TRIGGER FILTER Figure 3 45 Minimum Height from Belt Run Configuration Max Height The Max Height distance is defined as a distance measured from the Belt Distance in the height units selected such that any product or background located beyond the Max Height distance will not be included in measurements However since the SpectraTrend HT measures height by detecting the angle of the light reflected to the sensor height is not measured absolutely and all Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide heights are relative Instead perform the Max Height determination procedure using the Distance Sensor in the Diagnostic Menu and enter the value obtained as this parameter in the setup The values are changed in 5 unit steps up to 300 Adjust the value by using either the LEFT or RIGHT arrow Once the
68. nction and summed over a wavelength interval within the visible spectrum SW gt E K S S dA A where A wavelength over the available range of the spectrophotometer E energy distribution of the illuminant being used S observer functions dEc and CMC Autotolerancing The equation for dEc describes an ellipsoidal volume with axes in the direction of lightness chroma and hue centered about a standard When the semi axis lengths for the AEc formula equal the calculated ISL cSc and SH values for the standard the resulting ellipsoid describes a 1 0 dEc unit volume tolerance This volume and the size of 1ts component parts become the basis for the establishment of an appropriately sized volume of acceptability for a given commercial situation by the application of a commercial factor cf The cf equals the dEc tolerance When 2 0 and c 1 0 the equation fixes the ratio of the three components SL SC SH to correlate with visible assessment of typical textile samples Other values of may be required in cases where the surface characteristics change dramatically The value of c is always left at 1 0 2 2 2 dEc E E Absolute ISL cSC SH E dL c BE ISL dC c dC cSC A 10 Measurement Values SpectraTrend User s Guide X dH c SH where L C and H are those of the standard unless otherwise specified 040975L y 0 040975 SA forL gt 16 1 0 01765L SL 0 511 for L
69. ng a RUN the Display is locked to Absolute or Difference Mode Spectral Data Spectral Difference Spectral Plot Diff Plot and Color Plot are ONLY available when using the READ menu When using the RUN mode this option setting is ignored The VIEWS setting allows you to specify the type of data to display on the SpectraTrend HT s LCD screen after taking a measurement Product Setup STANDARD VALUES k TOLERANCES bk AUTOSEARCH RUN CONFIG F 2MAIN MENU Figure 3 11 Product Setup amp Views Press the right arrow button to obtain the Data VIEWS screen Up to eight different views may be displayed Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to move to the View parameter then toggle between ENABLED view on and DISABLED view off using the right arrow button NOTE View 1 is always automatically enabled and may not be disabled Product Setups 3 7 3 8 SpectraTrend User s Guide Data Views Data View DISABLED DISABLED DISABLED DISABLED DISABLEDBMCMC SHADE SORT DISABLED DISABLED MAIN MENU 2MAIN MENU Figure 3 12 Data View Enabled Display Use the down arrow button to move down to the Display parameter and then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button In RUN Mode the display will only show the Absolute or Difference Display Absolute displays the raw color scale values such as L a and b for the most recent standard or sample read Display Difference displays the most recent sampl
70. o accessible at the support unit 1f installed 1 4 SpectraTrend User s Guide 1 2 4 Power Cords 110V and 220v Figure 1 3 Power Cords for the SpectraTrend HT 1 2 5 Communications a Ethernet Communications Cable Twenty meters of Ethernet cable are provided for communication between the sensor and the personal computer An optional digital output for Pass Warning and Fail stack light 1s available b System Power I O Cable Thirty meters of System Power I O cable are provided for connection between the metal support unit and the sensor Additional lengths of extension cable may be purchased separately c EasyMatch OL ST The EasyMatch OL ST Software is designed to run on a standard personal computer running Windows The software allows the user to enter instructions to the sensor using the keyboard and mouse The computer monitor then displays all results prompts and diagnostics messages The EasyMatch OL ST software allows you to perform the following SpectraTrend HT functions e Select product setups e Modify product setup parameters and e Save readings and event information to a file The computer monitor shows the product name the height of the product or the color index a trend plot illustrating the differences between samples and a product standard Introduction 1 5 SpectraTrend User s Guide 1 3 Additional Components and Accessories There are also various optional components add ons available for purch
71. oduct setup based on the standard s color values each time a sample is read Select NO if you do not which to include this product setup in automatic standard searching 3 18 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Product Setup Figure 3 31 Automatic Standard Search Press the LEFT arrow button Back to accept the parameters just set and select another Product Setup to configure or the GO button Main Menu to accept the parameters just set and return to the Main Menu 3 2 8 Global Options When Global Options selection is highlighted press the GO button to move to the configuration screen From here the Language Display Setting Analog Outputs Locked Setups Standardization Interval AutoSearch Measurement Settings and Date Time can be configured Use the up down arrows to select the Global Option to change Main Menu STANDARDIZE RUN READ PRODUCT SETUP DIAGNOSTICS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT Figure 3 32 Global Options from the Main Menu Global Options Language Select the language by using the RIGHT or LEFT arrow Languages include English French German Italian Japanese Spanish and Chinese Product Setups 3 19 SpectraTrend User s Guide Global Options LANGUAGE ANALOG OUIPUIS k SEIUPS LOCKED STDZ INTERVAL Cd AUIOSEARCH k MEASURE SETTINGS k DATE TIME gt Figure 3 33 Display Settings Global Options Display Settings Choose the display settings by pressing the RIGHT arrow e Sc
72. of paper 457 nm brightness is calculated over the range of 400 nm to 510 nm in accordance with TAPPI document T452 Tint ASTM E313 ASTM E313 Tint displayed as Tint is calculated as follows Tint E313 1000 x x 650 y y when the 2 observer 1s 1n use and Tint E313 900 x x 650 y y when the 10 observer is in use Where x and y are the chromaticity coordinates for the CIE illuminant and standard observer used These values are provided in the table given in ASTM E313 This index is only displayed when the data view is configured for either the C or the D65 illuminant as these are the only relevant illuminants A few caveats regarding measurement of tint e The application of this equation is restricted to samples that are called white commercially that are similar in color and fluorescence and that are measured on the same instrument at the same time Under these conditions their use should give relative but not absolute evaluations of tint that are adequate for commercial use e The more positive the value of tint the greater is the indicated greenish tint of the sample The more negative the value of tint the greater 1s its reddish tint Lines of equal tint are approximately parallel to the line of dominant wavelength 466 nm For the perfect reflecting diffuser tint 0 e Equal differences in tint do not always represent equal perceptual differences in tint e This equa
73. or the read time However this method would constrain the system to providing a reading only every 60 seconds which is unacceptable for some on line processes The filter function can provide the same filtering effect as a long read time while maintaining a worst case read time of about one second Press the RIGHT increase or LEFT decrease arrow button to obtain the desired value The filter works by allowing you to select the ratio of old data to new data in each update The filter function performs the following transfer function on the calculated color data prior to reporting Value Out New Value x 1 Filter Old Value x Filter The value of the entered filter constant must be between zero and 100 No filtering occurs with a value of zero and maximum smoothing filtering and the slowest read time occurs with a filter constant of 10 The graph below illustrates the number of readings required to reach a new value when the product changes For example a filter value of 10 takes two to three readings to settle out completely whereas a filter value of 90 takes as many as forty readings Multiply the number of readings required to settle the output by the read time to calculate the amount of time required for settling 3 28 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Run Configuration T Run Configuration READ MODE 0 9 eT La a Vt LE Pee 0 5 J Fi Filter Value POH g Percent Settling
74. p Tab Page 4 Color Tracking Choose whether color tracking 1s enabled by setting the tolerances When all tolerance values are set to zero the color tracking feature 1s disabled When Color Tracking 1s enabled the product will be registered as present if the measured color is within the preset tolerance of the target color In this case the number of valid color readings per sample measurement interval will be displayed in the upper left hand corner of the display for the current sample measurement If the value of the valid samples per measurement is zero then no product is being measured Product Setups 3 39 3 40 SpectraTrend User s Guide EasyMatch OL CT ProductSetup El EasyMatch OL CT Default Product setup Pagel Page Page3 Paged Belt Distance Min Sample Height 0 RN Max Sample Height Filter Coef p Height Trigger v Color Tracking zu po p Height Color Compensation Fixed soe poe umen Figure 3 61 Setting the Color Tracking Values Product Setup Tab Page 4 Height Color Compensation Allow the sensor to determine the distance to the product and compensate for changing product heights In situations where it 1s difficult for the height sensor to operate correctly low Laser reflectance you may choose to disable the auto height compensation by selecting Fixed and entering a value between 2 5 and 4 5 inches 63 5 114 3 mm Product Setups SpectraTrend User
75. p of scale e Replace the white tile by sliding the green tile into position which is the third indentation on the standards box 4 2 Operation SpectraTrend User s Guide Standardization Figure 4 4 Reading the Green Tile When it is finished the screen indicates that the instrument has been successfully standardized Standardization Figure 4 5 Results of a Successful Standardization e Press MAIN MENU right arrow to return to the main menu If any of the following error screens occur clean the tile and repeat the standardization process Standardization FAIL gt 0 30 Operation 4 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide Standardization A Figure 4 6 Examples of Standardization Errors The frequency with which standardization must be performed depends on the operating conditions including the temperature at the sensor and the build up of dirt and contaminants on the sensor window Standardization must be performed at intervals which are short compared to the time required for significant color measurement changes to occur These changes may be evaluated by simply reading the instrument standard in the calibrator and observing the changes over time Note Distance calibration is performed at the factory and does not need regular checking 4 2 Taking Readings Note When the color or height of the product being read changes drastically HunterLab recommends allowing time for the readings to stabilize before
76. place the hitch standard with known values from a reference instrument at the sample port and press the GO button READ to read the standard and place its measurement values in the selected color 3 2 6 Tolerances When Tolerances is highlighted press the right arrow button to move to the Tolerances configuration screen on which you may set tolerances in the chosen color scale and color index Product Setup VIEWS bk e STANDARD VALUES k AUTOSEARCH NO RUN CONFIG MAIN MENU Figure 3 27 Tolerances Setup There are 3 sets of Tolerances that may be selected Color Tracking 1f enabled Alarm Limits and Alert Limits Color Tolerances Color Tracking Choose whether color tracking 1s enabled by setting the tolerances When all tolerance values are set to zero the color tracking feature is disabled When Color Tracking 1s enabled a non zero value is set product will only register as present if the measured color is within the preset range in absolute mode or within a tolerance band of the target color in difference mode In this case the number of valid color readings per sample measurement interval will be displayed Product Setups 3 15 3 16 SpectraTrend User s Guide in the upper left hand corner of the display for the current sample measurement If the value of the valid samples per measurement is zero no product is being measured Tolerances Figure 3 28 Enter the Color Tracking Toleranc
77. r blocks will be required to fit into the tolerance and each block will be bigger You may wish to lower the number of shade blocks if you find that your shade block tolerances are too tight If more shade blocks are used with the same tolerance e g 7 or 9 blocks rather than 5 more blocks will be required to fit into the tolerance and each block will be smaller You may wish to increase the number of shade blocks if you find that your shade block tolerances are too loose Baking Contrast Units Baking Contrast Units BCU 1s a custom color index used in the food industry BCU are derived from the Y value in the XYZ color scale BCU log Y 2 5 Negative values which occur when Y lt 2 5 are truncated to zero A 16 Measurement Values HunterLab ISO 9001 Certified HunterLab ISO 9001 Certified HunterLab ISO 9001 Certified HunterLab ISO 9001 Certified ISO 9001 Certified HunterLab ISO 9001 Certified e gt gt y amp HunterLab SpectraTrend User s Guide SpectraTrend User s Manual Version 3 1 SpectraTrend User s Manual Version 3 1 SpectraTrend User s Manual Version 3 1 SpectraTrend User s Manual Version 3 1 SpectraTrend User s Manual Version 3 1 SpectraTrend User s Manual Version 3 1
78. ration from AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Change as implemented is based on ISO 105 A05 1996 Textiles Tests for Colour Fastness Part A05 Instrumental Assessment of Change in Colour for Determination of Grey Scale Rating This method is equivalent to AATCC Evaluation Procedure 7 Instrumental Assessment of Change in Color of a Test Specimen It is intended as an alternative to visual assessment as described in ISO 105 A02 1993 Textiles Tests for Colour Fastness Part A02 Grey Scale for Assessing Change in Colour or AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color Change and is generally used in color fastness testing It may be used in assessing any samples except those which have been treated with fluorescent whitening agents FW As dE 4dL dC dH where dH dH 1 10C 1000 E AC 1 20C 1000 dHx a dH D dCx dC b D A 12 Measurement Values SpectraTrend User s Guide _dC Cue 100 2 y mE if lh 280 lt 180 30 2 o 360 My 2801 iei 2801 gt 180 30 X oF C oT abO dish Had if har Baro 180 2 h Der thao 180 if lar huvo gt 180 and hasr havol lt 360 h h hy 2222 180if har hao gt 180 and hasr haol gt 360 L 7 C r hay lightness chroma and hue of Test specimen L o C 0 hao lightness chroma and hue of Original dL L L o dC C ar C abo sign of AH sign of hapr hao dH
79. re DRE tun E bate RATT tu M E LEM I E D IL AM ES A 14 RAN A 12 o A A IO Somme EES ee Pare A 14 Height ULP dC RR 3 18 E M ul ILI M HMM LIE E LM A M ELEME ME 3 28 ERR NER UT 3 18 A 3 19 ja fe aia Ts eio eMe Ir 3 30 DIETO T EIPUCE ecc er don E dtu Ete tree ee et eet ratte dtu ee ee ee ete ree oU on rere ert 3 29 lS TON oI as eco cetera E EN E PO T E TT Gals Dd A pa lena aD C La ester iat E cate 3 27 1 2 Index SpectraTrend User s Guide E A A 3 25 O ULM i MEUS 1 3 Hunter A AA A CMM EUIS dC A 2 Ex S E zo TR RUIN RS SNR A A A 1 lg TEC 3 9 TRU AT OBS ral tica 3 24 A nn NR TOEIC AETERNE ER 6 2 Incorrecta 7 2 A SS A OLEI 3 10 EEE E A MM EM M INIM M E IAES A AE AEE E E UE ILU E 1 6 9 PU OU DUE ooo Detenido a 6 2 A o o O ETE EEE E EEEE T EE 1 3 2 1 SAMA MOM E CMM EM M M ELEM SM DM LENS ICM EEA E ere atm 1 8 o cucsads ies p IM AMD M M DEAN CEN DM EI EL LM ULM due ES 3 17 Introd o AAA A MI IM CU EDI MUR ARDET MIU ieu E ME E 1 1 TS MG ET E E EE EO TOO IET 1 1 IS UDOdEG ciet Ht estu iate AS 1 8 A ult M ecce LLL D EE M ERE A 3 Du n e t t uM PESE TAS EM MNA IEE MM M IN A 3 Mea US ING d eS ii dicas A 1 Ni o AA A IN O A Ua EE A 14 Md ed de CEP EE da oo ed bo A 15 MONOT ME UE on A A 1 8 Numero tanda osas 3 25 Operations sois deer dubU ates 1 8 Obponbentscolor SCA e Bes eibi d ve do oi A 1 Oher Indlieesiciesstexi da stat td ad rd os OS A 9 Paper DES
80. recording them The length of time required for the readings to stabilize is a function of the current setting of the Read Time and Filter parameters 4 3 Reading Individual Samples Complete the following steps to take individual non averaged readings using the SpectraTrend HT Note These instructions apply when Average in the product setup is set to OFF e Select Read from the SpectraTrend main menu Move the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then press the GO button Operation SpectraTrend User s Guide Main Menu STANDARDIZE RUN PRODUCI SEIUP GLOBAL OPTIONS DIAGNOSTICS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT Figure 4 7 Ready to Read a Sample e The first Reading screen appears asking if you want to select the setup to use If you want to read using the last product setup that was used press NO down arrow If you want to select the setup for use from the list of setups press YES up arrow and the Select setup to use screen appears Product Setup Figure 4 8 Selecting a Setup e Scroll through the list of setups using the up and down arrow buttons until the setup you wish to use is highlighted then press the button GO to move to that setup Operation 4 5 SpectraTrend User s Guide Reading Figure 4 9 Scrolling through Setups to Use e The first reading screen appears which prompts you to read the standard 1f the product setup uses a working standard or sample
81. reen Angle from 0 or 180 degrees for readings pointing up or down to a production line e Backlight from 0 to 100 in increments of 5 Zero would be dark and 100 would be the lightest A value of 50 1s normal e Contrast is available in increments of 5 from zero to 100 Display Settings BACKLIGHT CONTRAST Figure 3 34 Display Settings Menu When done press the GO button Global Options Analog Output Choose the analog output by pressing the RIGHT arrow Upper and lower limits can be entered using the right and left arrow to select and the up down arrows to change the limits Item 1 through 3 will output the three values of the color scale as defined by your product setups for example 1 L 2 a 3 b while 4 will output an Index or Color Difference 3 20 Product Setups SpectraTrend User s Guide Global Options Analog Outputs LANGUAGE ENGLISH DISPLAY SEIIINGS k SEIUPS LOCKED SIDZ INTERVAL d AUTOSEARCH amp MEASURE SETTINGS k DATE TIME Figure 3 35 Analog Output When the analog outputs have been entered press the LEFT arrow to return to the Global Options menu Global Options Setups Locked This parameter will toggle between YES to Lock and NO to Unlock the Setups When YES is selected the user will be unable to change the product setup This parameter 1s helpful in maintaining a consistency of readings by protecting the system from product setup change Global Options LANGUAGE ENGLISH DISPL
82. rom below The sensor window must be located 2 5 to 4 5 inches 63 5 114 3 mm from the product with the optimum distance being 3 5 inches 88 9 mm 2 2 1 Access to the sensor It will be necessary to have physical access to the sensor for standardization and maintenance at regular intervals so convenient access should be available 2 2 2 Sensor environment While the sensor 1s rugged and sealed accumulated contamination on the sensor window will eventually degrade performance The more contaminants to which the sensor 1s subjected dust oil crumbs etc the more frequently it will need to be cleaned to maintain performance The ambient air temperature and relative humidity must remain within the intervals specified in Chapter One The sensor window must not be facing into any type of bright light 2 2 3 Clearance for plant maintenance The sensor and mount should be sited so that they are neither in the way nor vulnerable during plant maintenance Notice Welding near the SpectraTrend HT system can cause damage to the sensor and will void your warranty 2 3 Connecting the SpectraTrend Sensor Insert the black round connector end of the grey 24V I O System Cable as shown in Figure 2 1 into the round pronged slot located on the top side of the sensor Align the holes on the I O cable connector with the prongs on the sensor to connect Installation 2 1 2 2 SpectraTrend User s Guide Insert the black round connector end of th
83. s will provide the borders on which your shade number blocks will be based CMC autotolerancing may be used to calculate these tolerances 1f desired but manually entered rectangular tolerances work just as well Then on the CMC Shade Sort screen enter the number of shade blocks you wish to have fit inside your tolerance borders Choices available are 1 3 5 7 and 9 There are nine shade blocks within the acceptable limits able to be displayed for each dimension L a b so there are 729 possible shade number assignments Any sample that falls outside the displayable limits 1s indicated not with numbers but with a or depending on whether the actual shade number should be higher than 9 or lower than 1 Measurement Values A 15 SpectraTrend User s Guide The illustration shown above uses the L a b color scale The middle shade block 555 1s where the standard 1s located The first 5 denotes L the second 5 denotes a and the third 5 denotes b The tolerance values are indicated as AL Aa and Ab There are five shade blocks on either side of the standard including the standard s block on the L axis five on either side of the standard on the a axis and five on either side of the standard in the b direction Suppose we wish to use five shade blocks Not all of the shade blocks shown on the drawing from 111 to 999 fall within the established tolerance Five blocks for each parameter L a and b do fall within the
84. t Settings LANGUAGE ENGLISHMMHETIGHT UNITS DISPLAY SETTINGS k ANALOG OUTPUTS k SETUPS LOCKED STDZ INTERVAL Cd AUTOSEARCH k DATE TIME k 2MAIN MENU Figure 3 39 Measure Settings Press the GO button to return to the Global Options Menu Global Options Date Time To set the DATE TIME press the RIGHT arrow The numbers can be changed using the right and left arrow to select and the up down arrows to change between date and time When finished press the GO button to SET the time and then again to return to the MAIN MENU Global Options Date Time LANGUAGE ENGLISH DISPLAY SEIIINGS k YMD ANALOG OUTPUTS gt 2000 01 01 SETUPS LOCKED HMS STDZ INTERVAL Cd 03 19 5 AUTOSEARCH MEASURE SETTINGS k Figure 3 40 Date Time 3 2 9 Run Configuration When Run Config Setting 1s highlighted press the RIGHT arrow button to move to the configuration screen You may set the following parameters by using the UP and DOWN buttons Product Setups 3 23 SpectraTrend User s Guide INTERVAL BELT DISTANCE MIN HEIGHT STANDARD VAL kc MAX HEIGHT TOLERANCES AUTOSEARCH HI IRIGG FILTER Figure 3 41 Run Configuration amp Read Over Time Run Configuration Read Mode You may choose whether to read and present data averaged over a selectable time period TIME or averaged for each piece read PIECE by pressing the right arrow button If PIECE is selected the system waits until the product
85. ted Choose AD HOC when you wish to use the first measurement value as the standard Choose Numeric when an actual product specimen does not exist for measurement but the target color values are known from previous measurements Choose Physical when an actual product specimen is available that represents the target color to which samples will be compared on a regular basis A physical standard is measured and stored in the product setup for as long as desired Choose Hitch when you wish to alter the readings made on the SpectraTrend HT to better correlate to another color measurement instrument A specific standard with known color values from the other reference instrument will then be read with the SpectraTrend HT and that reading manually adjusted within the product setup to match the reference instrument The modified standard is stored in the product setup for as long as desired Product Setups 3 3 4 SpectraTrend User s Guide EasyMatch OL CT ProductSetup E EasyMatch OL CT Pagel Pagee Page Paged E Default Product setup Product Standard Tolerances and Corrections CMC Auto Tolerance ES ar h Frod dad o Otto COUPE f f 0 f Tolerences cssc wy Wm gu qo mnm my eee Warning Limits EMO 0 5 0 5 0 5 soe poe om Figure 3 56 Select the Product Standard Type Page 2 Product Setup Tab Page 2 Offset Correction Offset correction values may be entered for the color scale selected The
86. the reflected color signal changes when the product position varies NOTE The minimum reflectance that the laser detector on this instrument can detect is about 15 Therefore it is not recommended for height compensated measurement of black or near black samples Introduction 1 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide 1 2 2 The Slide On Manual Calibrator The slide on calibrator Figure 1 1 allows easy installation and removal of the standard tiles It slides onto the track under the sensor window to allow consistent and accurate placement of the standard tile during standardization The calibrated values for the white tile and green tile in XYZ using D65 10 are recorded on the front of the calibrator as shown below in Figure 1 2 These tile values are traceable to reflectance standards held at the National Physical Laboratory England and the National Institute of Standards and Technology N LS T U S A ma ml m Fe uEIRGmd Tmibirazriarr a oe F GREEN WTE BLACK DICHA A Bet tree weni Manual Calibrator X 15 81 X 80 18 Mental iraina T ren miT Y 221 62 Y 28508 Bara de STR 16 37 Z 838 14 Bemi DA HY Ceca A TR POR o Eram Serle rare Sipe eel ee et Labotaluny ware bier roam Figure 1 2 Calibrated Values for the Slide On Calibrator 1 2 3 The Metal Support Unit Housed in a NEMA 4 IP66 enclosure with a hinged cover the metal support unit provides DC power to the sensor Various communications options are als
87. time e Standardize e Select the desired product setup and begin operation 6 3 Cleaning the Sensor To ensure proper operation of the sensor it 1s recommended that the abrasion resistant LUCITE viewing window of the sensor be wiped clean with household glass cleaner on a soft lens tissue or lintless cloth at the start of each shift The exterior of the sensor and mount should be cleaned weekly The system cleaning should always be followed by standardization using the calibrator 6 4 Cleaning the Instrument Standards It 1s extremely important that the standard tile the slide on calibrator be treated with great care It should be protected from physical damage and dirt at all times Be sure the standards are clean before using it for standardization Once a month use a soft nylon brush and a Sparkleen Fisher Scientific Catalog Number 4 320 4 in water solution 1 tablespoon per gallon followed by a running hot water rinse Wipe dry with a clean lint free paper towel manufactured without fluorescent whitening agents FWAs to remove water marks 6 5 Replacing the Fuses Fuse failure can indicate that one or both fuses in the support unit have failed CAUTION Replace only with a specified fuse HunterLab part A13 1010 143 or equivalent More information concerning this fuse can be found on page 7 2 To replace a fuse e Turn off the power to the support unit and disconnect it from the power source e Open the support unit co
88. tion should only be used for samples having tint values between 3 and 3 Whiteness Index Whiteness is associated with a region or volume in color space in which objects are recognized as white Degree of whiteness 1s measured by the degree of departure of the object from a perfect white Whiteness Index E313 displayed as WIE 1s the whiteness index published in ASTM Method E313 WI CIE Y 800 x x 1700 y y WI E313 where Y x and y are the luminance factor and chromaticity coordinates of the specimen and x and y are the chromaticity coordinates for the CIE illuminant and standard observer used These values are provided in the table given in ASTM E313 This index 1s only displayed when the data view 1s configured for either the C or the D65 illuminant as these are the only relevant illuminants A 6 Measurement Values SpectraTrend User s Guide Refer to ASTM Method E313 Standard Practice for Calculating Yellowness and Whiteness Indices from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates for more information Y Brightness Y Brightness Y is also known as luminosity or light intensity This index 1s calculated in the same way as and is equivalent to the Y of the XYZ tristimulus scale Yellowness Indices Visually yellowness is associated with scorching soiling and general product degradation by light chemical exposure and processing Yellowness indices are used chiefly to measure these types of degrad
89. ttons and then press the GO button Operation 4 11 SpectraTrend User s Guide Main Menu STLANDARDIZE SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT Figure 4 22 Select RUN to Measure Continuously e The SpectraTrend will then begin to measure as described by the Product Setup that was selected At the end of each measurement interval the front panel will display the colorimetric data height and any index that was selected in the Product Setup In the top left hand corner of the display is the current sample number reading and the number of valid measurements for that reading The top right corner displays the number of days and hours since the last standardization PAUSE e Pressing the GO button will pause the run if desired Pressing the GO button again will resume the run Pressing the LEFT arrow key will stop the Run and return to the Main Menu 4 12 Operation SpectraTrend User s Guide Chapter 5 DIAGNOSTICS To initiate select Diagnostics from the Main Menu and select the GO button to obtain the menu of available tests Choose the desired function using the UP and DOWN arrow keys and then press the RIGHT arrow button The various functions perform as described below Main Menu STANDARDIZE RUN READ PRODUCT SETUP GLOBAL OPTIONS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT Figure 5 1 Diagnostics 5 1 White Tile Repeatability Select the White Repeatability by using the RIGHT arrow key Diagnostics GREEN TILE CHECK SIGNAL
90. ueness when negative The relationship between the Hunter L a b scale and the CIE XYZ scale for the CIE 1931 2 Standard Observer and the CIE 1964 10 Standard Observer 1s as follows where A 2 L 100 E Y a K z n Y Y Din X Y and Z are CIE tristimulus values X Y and Z are tristimulus values of the standard illuminant as listed in ASTM E308 with Y always equal to 100 00 normalized K and K are chromaticity coefficients for the illuminant used see ASTM E308 Illuminant A represents incandescent tungsten lamp light with an approximate color temperature of 2854K Illuminant C represents average or north sky daylight with a correlated color temperature of approximately 6770K Illuminant D50 represents daylight with a correlated color temperature of approximately 5000K Illuminant D55 represents daylight with a correlated color temperature of approximately 5500K Illuminant D65 represents daylight with a correlated color temperature of approximately 6500K D75 represents daylight with a correlated color temperature of approximately 7500K IlIuminants F2 F7 and F11 represent light from a cool white fluorescent source Measurement Values SpectraTrend User s Guide The CIE 1976 L a b scale is recommended by the Commission Internationale de l Eclairage CIE It is a simplified cube root version of the Adams Nickerson space produced by plotting the quantities of L a b in rectangular coordinates Th
91. uipment The registration card is kept on file with the HunterLab Service Department with complete information on the exact equipment purchased Questions concerning operation maintenance or repair of your equipment directed to the Service Department can then be knowledgeably handled 8 2 Shipping Claims All materials are sold F O B from Reston Virginia unless otherwise specified and HunterLab responsibility ends upon delivery to the first carrier All claims for loss or damage must be rendered by the consignee against the carrier within fifteen days of receipt of goods A copy of this notice must also be forwarded to HunterLab within five days of its receipt 8 3 Breakage or Damage According to the contract terms and conditions of the carrier the responsibility of the shipper ends at the time and place of shipment The carrier then assumes full responsibility Perform the following procedures 1f your instrument arrives broken or damaged Instrument Replacement Repair Problems and Questions 8 8 2 SpectraTrend User s Guide 8 4 Freight or Express 8 5 3 6 8 7 Notify your local carrier Hold the damaged goods with their container and packaging for inspection by the examining agent Do not return any goods to HunterLab prior to inspection and authorization of the carrier File a claim against the carrier Substantiate this claim with the examining agent s report A certified copy of our invoice 1s available upon request The
92. up to twenty characters may be entered into this field and will appear on the measurement screen when this setup 1s chosen Select the Product Setup that you would like to modify by using the right mouse button Product Setup Tab Page 1 Color Scale Color scales available include XYZ Hunter Lab CIE L a b Yxy and L C H EasyMatch OL CT ProductSetup e EasyMatch OL ET Pagel Page Page3 Paged H Default Product setup Color Information Color Scale Optional Index None Interval Setup ID i Average Interval Display Made IEEE fe Absolute Difference Illuminant Obserer llluminant Observer 1 0 Degrees bul Figure 3 52 Product Setup amp Color Scale Product Setup Tab Pagel Optional Index An optional Index may be selected from the list to display on the front panel along with the color measurement values Product Setups 3 31 SpectraTrend User s Guide EasyMatch OL CT ProductSetup mE EasyMatch aL E Pagel Page Fage3 Paged E Default Product setup Color Information Color Scale Optional Index mre Data Collection Units Time Average Interval Difference Illuminant bserezer Miurminant Observer 155 IT Degrees soe poe omn Figure 3 53 Product Setup amp Index Product Setup Tab Page 1 Data Collection You may choose whether to read and present data averaged over a selectable time period TIME units or averaged for each piece read
93. values entered are added to the values read by the sensor Product Setup Tab Page 2 Tolerances amp Warning Limits Enter the desired alarm limit and warning limit for each parameter into the correct boxes CMC Parameters Select PAGE 3 to enter the CMC Shade Sort parameters Note that this applies only if the color index chosen is dE CMC Shade Sorting Blocks and Tolerance Band is not used with this equipment and may be ignored Product Setups 3 35 3 3 5 3 36 SpectraTrend User s Guide EasyMatch OL ST Productsetup EaspMaten OL ST Page Page2 Pages Page4 Default 1 Product setup CMC Parameters Shade Sorting Blocks Commercial oo Factor jd 0 1 00 C 1 Tolerance Alarm Band Da Options Write to Lot File Analog Outputs Auto Export Job Data Cancel Figure 3 57 Entering CMC Parameters Page 3 Belt Distance Height Color Tracking Select PAGE 4 to enter the information on the height and belt distance Belt distance 1s defined as the distance from the front surface of the sensor window to the selected background Since the SpectraTrend HT measures height by detecting the angle of the light reflected to the sensor height is not measured absolutely and all heights are relative Therefore the background distance cannot be determined with a ruler Instead perform the background height determination procedure using the Distance Sensor in the Diagnostic Menu and enter the value in
94. ver and locate fuse holder and 2 as shown in Figure 5 1 If the fuse 1s blown the red light will be on The fuse is HunterLab part number A13 1014 833 The rating 1s 0 5A SB 5 X 20 MM 250V e Flip up the plastic fuse holder and open the cover panel Diagnostics SpectraTrend User s Guide Cover open in fuse holder ur m Ss T Figure 6 1 Replacing the Fuse Using a fuse removal tool lift the faulty fuse out of its fuse holder and discard it Snap a replacement fuse into the operational fuse holder Notice Use only the fuse specified above for your instrument or one which is identical in type voltage rating and current rating Otherwise there may be a risk of fire Replace the plastic cover panel and flip the fuse holder back into the original position Close the support unit cover Restore power to the support unit Allow the sensor and support unit to warm up for five minutes Standardize the instrument and proceed with measurements Order additional spare fuses for potential future use Diagnostics 6 3 SpectraTrend User s Guide Chapter 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 Physical Characteristics 7 2 Operating ambient temperature 10 to 50 degrees Celsius 50 122 F 5 to 70 degrees Celsius 50 122 F Operating ambient relative 0 0 E Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing 9 31n 23 5 cm x 7 81n 20 cm x 4 31n 11 cm 10 Ibs 4 5 kg Support unit size 0 unit size Support unit size Min lin 4em x
95. view is configured for C 2 as this is the only relevant illuminant observer combination Measurement Values A 7 SpectraTrend User s Guide Paper Brightness 2 Paper brightness Z 1s used in the evaluation of the degradation of white materials It can also be a measure of the effectiveness of bleaching 100Z cx Z n Z Difference Indices available when Display Type is Difference Reading of Both Standard and Sample Required D457B This index yields the difference between the sample and the standard via the 457 nm Brightness index D457B 457Bsample 457 Betandard dTint This index yields the difference between the sample and the standard via the Tint indices dTint Tintsampie Tintstandara dWIE This index yields the difference between the sample and the standard via the Whiteness Index dWIE WIE sample i WIE standard dY Brightness This index yields the difference between the sample and the standard via the Y brightness index dY Vigne qa Ad dYIE and dYID These indices yield the differences between the sample and the standard via the Yellowness Index E313 and Yellowness Index D1925 AYIE YIE sc YIEstandard AYID YID VID seas dZ A 8 Measurement Values SpectraTrend User s Guide This index yields the difference between the sample and the standard via the Z index dZ Zi sspe gt Lo standard Other Indices available with Absolute and Difference
96. ware or other external device The sensor does not need to make direct contact with the product The sensor window should be located at least 2 5 inches 63 5 mm and not more than 4 5 inches 114 3 mm from the product a How the Sensor Works The color monitoring process 1s controlled by a microprocessor Measurements are taken at a frequency of approximately 5 Hz using a solid state LED illumination and detection system The light illuminating the product is produced by 4 LEDs 2 white 1 cyan 499nm and l1 UV 402nm The LEDs produce light in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum The light is directed toward the product and a relay lens gathers the reflected light and transmits it to the spectrophotometer Each light source is switched on with modulation at a preset frequency In addition to the LED light source s there 1s a receiving lens and a detector in the sensor The receiving lens collects light diffusely reflected from the product and focuses it onto a position sensitive spectrophotometer The information from the detector 1s then used for calculation of colorimetric data A separate Laser detector also provides signals from which the distance from the sensor window to the top of the product being measured is computed via optical triangulation This information is converted so that the height of the product itself is displayed The distance is also used to calculate a mathematical compensation for the way in which

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