Manual Colorimeter PCE-CSM 1, 2, 4
Contents
1. PCE Instruments PCE Americas Inc PCE Instruments UK Ltd 711 Commerce Way Units 12 13 Suite 8 Southpoint Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL 33458 Hampshire Southampton USA United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside US 1 From outside UK 44 Tel 561 320 9162 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 561 320 9176 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce americas com info pce instruments com www pce instruments com english www pce instruments com Manual Colorimeter PCE CSM 1 PCE CSM 2 and PCE CSM 4 Version 1 1 Date of creation 21 05 2015 Date of last change 25 09 2015 Manual PCE Instruments Contents 1 PEEP OCUIGUIONND woee ccc decec sence ecnsedeceracesecngecacecanewaceueasaatacaseocaeaceeceseeassneateasaeeseecasacceceacesesees 3 2 Safety ue 3 WE et e sis a a eee eee 4 3 1 Reie nee ter e 4 3 2 Contents Of delen 4 A SVSICIN EE e ON r E E 5 4 1 Site gelen E 5 4 2 ege el ode NEE 5 4 3 PAG E 6 4 4 Changing the measuring aperture only PCE CSM IA 7 9 OPera NOT ME 8 5 1 T m on th device EE 8 5 2 Taking a measurement 8 5 3 Additional TUNCHONS sscscctcenieseteieuuasacssoumerwennisaaedecumesubentaaaecesipeabencdaaeddedeDabiucenmamonwssenesnaiasaddademecebeus 10 5 3 1 EE ee 10 5 3 2 COON EE 11 5 3 3 Connection to a PC or printer c cc ccecccccceeeseccecceeeeececeeeaeseceeccsesseeeesseeueeeeesseaeeesessaaeeeeeesaaeeeees 11 5 3 4 Ree uer 12 5 3 5 Delete recorded CANA EE 12 oO PAVING E 12 5 3 7 Display mode eee 13 UN Sa caee2. you can also take one or more Sample Measurements To do so follow these steps 1 When in the result screen of a standard measurement press the Enter button You are now redirected to the Sample Measurement display 2 Take another measurement just like you took the standard measurement 3 Now you can see the deviation of the sample in the following display sample Measurement D65 SCI ng 16 11 2013 03 11 No 001 Too L 98 72 AL 0 62 Whitt D gi Redtt 0 56 Yelt t mul aul 1 24 White Yellow Black Blue Standard Measure Note While the measurement is in progress time duration 1 second all buttons are inactive To go back to the Standard Measurement display press the Back button Manual PCE Instruments 5 3 5 3 1 Additional functions Record All measuring results are recorded and saved to the internal memory of the colorimeter To view the recorded data press the Menu button select Record and press Enter to confirm Now you get to the following display standard Record D65 SCI 4 11 10 2013 02 26 TOO EN samp E Enter K Del ete Here you can navigate between the individual measurements by using the arrow keys t and 4 D If you took one or more sample measurements you can view those measurements by pressing Enter You can navigate through the sample measurements by using the arrow keys t and If you want to delete a sa
3. cstecen cc e a e ea E aa 13 6 1 Sale EE 13 6 2 EE AACA e E E E EE EE E E E EA E E E 13 6 3 Time setting EE 13 6 4 ein E E E 14 6 5 Restore ee Se ue E 14 7 Optional FC COSS ON SS accesses access oes sees reese seme een de meaneese un eenueemennioney 15 7 1 POWOEr test DO FPOE GSM PTB cercania EAEG 15 7 1 1 BUOD EE 15 PEL OPEO EE 15 8 CONTAC EN 16 8 1 PCE IS MIS INS BEE 16 8 2 FE PIVOT CAS EE 16 NO PCE Instruments Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a PCE CSM series colorimeter from PCE Instruments The colorimeters PCE CSM 1 PCE CSM 2 and PCE CSM4 are the ideal measuring devices for quality control and offer great reliability when you need to comply with certain optical requirements The colorimeters have an ergonomic design and are equipped with a user friendly operator interface The difference between the 3 devices is the size of their measuring apertures 2 Safety notes Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel There is no warranty of damages or injuries caused by non observance of the manual e This colorimeter is a precise measuring device Please avoid strong changes in the environmental conditions This includes flickering lights as well as changes of the air temperature or air humidity e The device may only be used in the approved temperature range e Make sure t
4. he device is standing right on the measuring spot Do not move it while the measuring procedure is in progress Avoid shocks e Do not expose the device to water Only use it in areas which fulfil the permitted environmental conditions e Keep the device clean and prevent dust or other particles from entering the measuring aperture To clean the device use a damp cloth Do not use solvent containing materials for cleaning e The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments e You must not make any technical changes to the device e The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object e g keyboard side on a table e If you do not need the device for a longer period of time please reset the white calibration and store it in in the carrying case This manual is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments Manual PCE Instruments 3 Specifications 3 1 Technical specifications Po LPCEGSNT _ PCE CSM2 PCE CSM4 Colour space CIEL a b C h CIEL a b CIEXYZ Colour difference formula AE ab AL ab AE C H Repeatability Standard deviation within AE ab 0 08 Measurement conditions average of 30 measurements of standard white plate 3 7 V 3 200 mAh Battery life Approx 5 000 measurements Lamp life 5 years more tha
5. mple measurement select it and press and hold the Back button SZ until a confirmation display appears Now press Enter zi to delete the sample or press Back S to cancel By pressing Back again you can go back to the standard record display If you want to add sample measurements to a standard measurement subsequently select the standard measurement and press the Menu button Now you are in the measurement display Press Enter to get to the sample measurement display Now you can take sample measurements which are added to the selected standard measurement 10 PCE Instruments Manual 5 3 2 Calibration To get to the calibration menu press the Menu button select Calibrate and press Enter Here you can select between white and black calibration Use the arrow keys t and to select and press Enter to confirm A confirmation display with instructions will appear White calibration If you want to perform a white calibration place the white calibration plate on the measuring aperture After that press the Testing button to start the calibration Black calibration If you wish to perform a black calibration remove the calibration plate and place the device with the measuring aperture oriented upwards Make sure that this calibration is carried out in a dark environment Additionally keep the device away at least 1 meter from reflecting objects like walls tables or other objects To start the calibra
6. n 1 6 million measurements Storage conditions Air temperature 0 40 C 3 2 Contents of delivery 1 x colorimeter PCE CSM 1 PCE CSM 2 or PCE CSM 4 1 x USB cable 1 x aluminium carrying case 1 x lithium ion battery 1 x mains adaptor 1 x wrist band 1 x calibration plate white 1 x pc software 1 x instruction manual PCE Instruments Manual 4 System description 4 1 Button description Gd Front view rear view 1 On Off button 5 Enter button zi 2 Menu button 6 Back button S 3 Up button t 7 Testing button 4 Down button 4 2 Interface description interfaces e Mains adaptor Only use the mains adaptor included in the package If it breaks down only use substitutions with the following characteristics output 5 V DC 2 A e USB interface By using the USB interface you can transfer data from the colorimeter to a PC The baud rate is 115 200 bps Manual P CE Instruments 4 3 Battery Installing the battery 1 Make sure the device is turned off 2 Open the battery compartment cover 3 Putthe battery in the allocated space 4 Close the battery compartment cover Charging the battery The battery can only be charged when the device is connected to a PC or to the mains adaptor Note If the battery is damaged the device can still be used via an external power source PC mains adaptor PCE Instruments Manual 4 4 Changing the measuring aperture only PCE CSM 1 Ins
7. nt of the measuring plate Powder compartment After that put the powder test box back together see 7 1 1 Make sure the screw joint is straight 3 Measure Place the measuring hole of the colorimeter on the hole of the powder test box and perform a measurement Make sure the colorimeter is stable 4 Clean the test box After using the powder test box disassemble and clean it If needed you can use alcohol for cleaning After the cleaning let the box dry and store it properly until the next use 15 Manual PCE Instruments 8 Contact If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments 8 1 PCE Instruments UK By post PCE Instruments UK Lid Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom SO31 4RF By phone 02380 987 035 8 2 PCE Americas By post PCE Americas Inc 711 Commerce Way Suite 8 Jupiter 33458 FL USA By phone 561 320 9162 3 CE www pce instruments com 16
8. play It specifies the maximum acceptable value of the deviation If the measured value exceeds the threshold value you can see a Fail indication in the display Otherwise the display will show Pass 5 3 5 Delete recorded data To delete the recorded data press the Menu button select Delete and press Enter 27 Now you get to the delete display Here you have two different options You can either delete all sample measurements Delete ALL Samples or all records Delete ALL Records Select the desired option by using the arrow keys t and and press Enter A confirmation display appears Press Enter zi to confirm or Back P to cancel Note If you delete all records all sample measurements will be deleted as well 5 3 6 Averaging You can set the number of measurements which are performed during the measuring procedure From these particular measurement results the average value is generated To get to the averaging settings press the Menu button select Average and press Enter Here you can set the number of measurements Use the arrow keys to select a number Press Enter z to get to the next digit After confirming the last digit by pressing Enter 27 the averaging is set Note If you set 00 or 01 there will be no averaging 12 PCE Instruments Manual 5 3 7 Display mode To change the display mode press the Menu button select Display and press Enter 27 Now
9. talling the measuring aperture To install the measuring aperture first put it in the allocated space see picture below Now turn it counter clockwise until you hear a clicking noise This means that the measuring aperture is now attached properly Detaching the measuring aperture To dismantle the measuring aperture turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise This means it is now detached Manual PCE Instruments 5 Operation 5 1 Turn on the device Make sure the battery is installed or the device is connected to an external power source Turn on the device by switching the On Off button to 1 After a few seconds you are automatically directed to the Standard Measurement screen The default setting for this measuring mode is L a b C H N 5 2 Taking a measurement If you turn on the device you are directed to the Standard Measurement screen To take a measurement follow these steps 1 Press and hold the testing button see chapter 4 1 Next 4 light cones appear to help you aim at the measuring point 2 Move the device as close to the measuring point as possible 3 Release the testing button The colorimeter now takes a measurement After the measuring process is finished you can see the results in the following display standard Measurement D6S SCI dd 10 49 2015 02 26 TOO Sample Measure PCE Instruments Manual After taking a Standard Measurement
10. tion process press the Testing button Note A calibration is only reasonable in the following cases when first using the device after strong changes in the environmental conditions when the device has been used for a long time or when the measurement results are inaccurate 5 3 3 Connection to a PC or printer To connect the device to a PC or printer press the Menu button select Comm and press Enter Now you will get to the communication display After that use the USB cable to connect the device to a PC and press Enter zf If the connection was successful the screen shows Communicating USB Communi cation Communicating The device can also be connected to a printer In this case all measuring results are printed automatically 11 Manual PCE Instruments 5 3 4 Tolerances To set up or adjust tolerances press the Menu button select Tolerance and press Enter Now you get to the tolerance display Here you can activate deactivate different tolerances To do so select the desired option by using the arrow keys t and and press Enter zf If you activate a tolerance you get to an input display where you can set the desired threshold value Use the arrow keys t and 4 to select a number Press Enter lt to get to the next digit After confirming the last digit by pressing Enter 27 the tolerance is set up Note The threshold value refers to the AE value in the sample measurement dis
11. ts of the time and date Adjust the particular number by using the arrow keys t and and press Enter to get to the next digit After confirming the last digit by pressing Enter the time date is set 13 Manual PCE Instruments Time format Here you can choose between 24 h format and 12 h format Use the arrow keys t and t for selection and press Enter to confirm Date format Here you can choose between year month day month day year and day month year Use the arrow keys t and t for selection and press Enter to confirm 6 4 Contrast Here you can adjust the contrast of the display Use the arrow keys t and t to adjust the scroll bar and press Enter to confirm 2 6 5 Restore factory settings Here you can restore the factory settings of the device To do so press Enter in the confirmation display To cancel press Back 14 PCE Instruments Manual 7 Optional Accessories 7 1 Powder test box PCE CSM PTB With the optional powder test box PCE CSM PTB you can determine the colorimetric parameters of powders 7 1 1 Build up The PCE CSM PTB is built up of a base plate 1 a measuring plate with a powder compartment 2 a lens 3 and a mounting ring 4 7 1 2 Operation 1 Calibration Put the lens on the white calibrations plate and perform a white calibration After that perform a black calibration 2 Fill in the powder Fill the powder into the powder compartme
12. you get to the display mode settings Here you have three different options CIE L a b C H CIE L a b and CIE XYZ Use the arrow keys t and to select the desired option and press Enter to confirm The following images show the different display modes el el i i 4 standard Measurement standard Measurement Standard Measurement ee IG SCI 4 10 49 2013 02 26 D65 SCI m4 10 49 2013 02 26 p65 SCI m4 16 43 2013 03 11 TOO TOO Too Sample Measure Sample Measure CIE L a b C H Cle L a b CIE XYZ default setting 6 Settings To get to the settings press the Menu button select Setting and press Enter 27 Here you have different options Use the arrow keys t and 4 to navigate and confirm the selection by pressing Enter i 6 1 Colour offset Here you can activate deactivate the colour offset Use the arrow keys t and for selection and confirm by pressing Enter 6 2 Language Here you can select the menu language of the device You can choose between English and Chinese select the desired language by means of the arrow keys t and and confirm by pressing Enter 27 6 3 Time setting Here you can set the time Set time date Set date and how time and date are displayed Time format Date format Select the desired option by using the arrow keys t and t and press Enter zi to confirm Set time date Here you can set the individual digi
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search