D25 NC User`s Manual
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1. D25 NC User s Manual The world s true measure of color gr HunterLab Hunter Associates Laboratory 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston Virginia 20190 USA www hunterlab com A60 1016 487 Manual Version 2 1 For Sensor Firmware Version 2 11 and Above An ISO 9001 Certified Company D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS This documentation contains proprietary information of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc Its reproduction in whole or in part without express written consent of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc is prohibited Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries SAFETY NOTES For safety when using the color measurement equipment pay particular attention to the following types of statements in the hardware section of this User s Manual Each description is shown in its representative typeface D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS ccccccceeeeeeeesseeteneenseeteneeeseeeaeetees SEENEN CRHAPTER EI A RR ENEE AR RE 1 CHAPTER 2 EDIT PRODUCT PRODUCT GEITUR 7 Product Setup gt Product Name SU ee ce 8 Product Setup Product Slama Ee EE 8 Product Sell AUO SCAG N esc tio ees cee ece tail lalaie da OOA 10 Product EE 10 Product Setup gt standard EE 15 Product NR e uer 16 Product Setup Te Reeder RE 18 Product Setup EE 20 CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt GLOBAL ORITIONG2. SETUP 7 STANDARD PHYSICAL AUTOSEARCH 0 RUN CONFIG PF HCCI gt MAIN MENU Figure 32 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 product 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 Figure 33 Entering Standard Values For a NUMERIC standard where only reference color values have been provided change the highlighted digit of the selected color scale value using the up and down arrow buttons Edit Product 15 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Or measure a product standard of similar color then adjust the values to match NUMERIC target values faster to set up When the desired digit is displayed press NEXT to move to the next digit When all digits are entered press DONE to return to the product setup screen Figure 34 Reading Standard Values For a HITCH standard 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 Then adjust the color values to match the reference values The reference values will display for this hitch standard when measured in the Measurement mode If you measure the hitch standard as a sample after hit
3. Product Setup gt AutoSearch AutoSearch allows you to read a sample and automatically search a number of pre defined product color setups and display the sample values in the product color setup nearest the sample color The AutoSearch feature must be toggled ON in each product setup that your want to have included in the search Press the right arrow button to toggle between YES and NO Select YES if you wish to include this product setup to be used by this automatic standard searching feature in its search for nearest product color Select NO if you do not want to include this product setup in automatic standard searching Product Setup AME b SETUP TANDARD PHYSICA VIEWS gt TOLERANCES gt UN CONFIG gt on Sa MAIN MENU Figure 18 Automatic Standard Search Press the LEFT arrow button Back to accept the parameters 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 for further actions Product Setup gt Views The VIEWS setting allows you to specify the type of data to display on the D25 NC s display screen after taking a measurement Edit Product 10 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 MAIN MENU Figure 19 Product Setup gt Views Press the right arrow button to obtain the Data VIEWS screen Up to eight 8 different views with different color scales and other optical information may be displayed for a single measurem
4. System Se INOS F a SS WOTA EE 33 S Stemi cunas ADQUID EEN 34 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 CHAP TER G MAINTENANCE sicccsccsscansenceansnsnsnasnansnnsennsonsennsenssanssanssnaceess 30 ROUTING Mamtenance Ne TEE 35 System Warm Up 35 EE le ale kt E 36 Cleaning the Instrument olanda dS iia iia 36 Replacing ING E 36 CHAPTER 7 OF EGIPIGA ION LEE 3 Bettel B ats s tege 37 Environmental 37 lO tera We Eelere 37 Illumination 38 Viewing 38 CHAPTER 8 INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT REPAIR PROBLEMS ANDEQUES TIC LEE 39 Warranty 39 Shipping Claims 39 Dre ara ds Oh DAMAS ni E AAA ii 39 Freight or Express 40 ACROSS MN dal a ld 40 A EE 40 Shortage 40 Incorrect Shipment 40 Returns 41 IN OE o e 42 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED What is the D25 NC The D25 NC is a continuous automated non contact color measurement instrument with height detection and color compensation For use in laboratory environments the D25 NC uses LED illumination technology to measure samples and monitor color on a rotating tray Pour place and measure single or multiple samples on the tray with easy cleanup and maintenance D25 NC makes real time color measurements of products with irregular shapes and in industries as diverse as paint food building products and industrial minerals This instrument is designed to work as a stand alone unit with an easy to read display or connected to EasyMatch QC software on a personal
5. and the interval desired The default value for this option is 1 day Global Options ANGUAGE ENGLIS ETUPS LOCKED N AUTOSAVE AUTOSEARCH E EASURE SETTINGS gt ISPLAY SETTINGS ATIE TIME gt SETTINGS Figure 48 Standardization Interval Global Options AutoSearch AutoSearch displays nearest suitable standard AutoSearch in individual setups must be ON based on color difference or average color difference if Average is selected To initiate this option press the RIGHT arrow and then choose the color difference metric for the AutoSearch The standard will only function in READ mode Global Options Autosearch ANGUAGE ENGLIS TUP OCK N AUTOSAVE TDZ INTERVAL Cd OF TITIN ISPLAY SETTINGS gt TIME gt SETTINGS Figure 49 AutoSearch Global Options Measurement Settings To set the Measurement Settings press the RIGHT arrow When the Range Metric is set to Distance the distance from the sensor window to the top of the product will be displayed When Range Metric is set to Height the distance from the Base to the top of the product will be displayed Please note that the base distance will need to be set for accurate height readings See Product Setup Run Configuration When the Distance is set to AUTO default the distance sensor will calculate the height to use for color compensation When the distance is set to a number a single fixed measurement is used for color compensation The height
6. button typically starts an action gt Hunter ab lt Standardization Locate the slide on manual calibrator stored on side of sensor support arm and slide it onto the track under the sensor window The calibrated values for the white tile and green tile displayed in CIE X Y Z values 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 NPL UK and the National Institute of Standards and Technology N I S T U S A Getting Started 2 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 l GREEN WHITE BLAC Al Ear deL come e en em Manual Calibrator X 15 81 Xx 80 18 labial Egin Tre ef Y 21 62 Y B5 08 Servet Ti 2016 37 7 e BA Desert D I HOP Circa A3 TM EK Figure 3 Calibrated Values for the Slide On Calibrator From the main menu select STANDARDIZE gt E Standardization 3 MEASURE Figure 4 Standardize gt Verify White and Green Tile Values on Calibrator Slide the black glass into view and press GO E Standardization A Figure 5 Standardize gt Black Glass Reading Slide the white tile into view and press GO Getting Started D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 a Standardization A Figure 6 Standardize gt White Tile Reading Slide the diagnostic green tile into view and press GO A Standardization A Figure 7 Read Diagnostic Green Tile The final results show a
7. computer Unpacking Connecting the D25 NC Unpack the Instrument and set stand and sensor on the bench top The following items should be in the box Table 1 Shipping Contents Description PartNo GER Tray 300mm 12 in with DO4 1016 472 D02 1016 490 USB Adapter Cable Standard A receptacle to A21 1014 375 Standard B plug 1 meter long connects the A B receptacle on the instrument to other peripherals such as a Personal Computer or the A13 1014 259 USB Printer DocumentsPackage D25NCSensorRepot Oo O D25 NC Standards Data Sheet D25 NC Inter Connect Drawings lt o o OOOO Domes SCS D25 NC User s Guide on CD A60 1016 487 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Connect the power cord to the back of the instrument and turn on the power using the switch on the back of the turntable The instrument can be connect by USB to a computer for use with EasyMatch QC software or to an optional HunterLab USB printer or barcode scanner Use the switch below the USB connection to select either printer scanner or computer See Table 2 Optional Accessories MAIN POWER 5 Figure 1 Switches on the back of the Turntable 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 These buttons perform different functions depending on the current operation The GO
8. gt Figure 28 Color Scale Data View Color Index Choose the single number color index you wish to see such as Yellowness Index or Whiteness Index Use the down arrow button to move down to the Color Index parameter then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button is the setting for no color indices displayed and also indicates there are more choices here VIEW 1 DISPLAY ILL OBS COLOR SCALE CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 29 Color Index Data View 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 30 CMC Shade Sort Data View Edit Product 14 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 2 Figure 31 CMC Parameters Entry Set the dEcmc commercial factor default is 1 00 dEcmc l c ratio default is 2 00 for lic 2 1 ratio and of Shade Blocks 3 5 7 or 9 Press the LEFT arrow button BACK twice to return to the Product Setup screen Product Setup gt Standard Values The STANDARD VALUES parameter is only relevant when the Standard Type is Physical Numeric or Hitch where the product standard is measured in the setup mode When the Standard Values parameter is highlighted press the right arrow button to move to the Standard Values configuration screen Product Setup NAME gt
9. message to proceed When Go is pressed all of the measurements stored in memory of the D25 NC are erased When complete a confirmation message is shown and the user is returned to the Saved Readings menu Saved Readings Saved Readings J SETTINGS Figure 68 Delete All Readings SAVED READINGS gt PRINT ALL READINGS Print All Readings causes all the measurements stored in the D25 NC s memory to output to a device such as a computer or printer connected to the D25 NC s USB port When complete return to the Saved Readings menu Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 31 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Saved Readings DELETE ALL READINGS gt VIEW SAVED READINGS til SETTINGS Figure 69 Print All Saved Readings SAVED READINGS gt VIEW SAVED READINGS View Saved Readings allows the user to view and scroll through the readings saved in the D25 NC s memory The first reading stored in memory which was assigned an ID of 0001 by default will be shown first Saved Readings DELETE ALL READINGS Pb PRINT ALL READINGS E FILTER BY SETUP SETTINGS Figure 70 View Saved Readings SAVED READINGS gt FILTER BY SETUP Filter By Setup views the readings by choosing the product setup The Saved Readings screen is shown first Scroll through the setups using the up and down arrow buttons until the selected setup is highlighted then press Go center button Scroll through the list of set
10. printer the parameters will be printed If the cable is connected to a computer or other device it will be sent there System Settings gt Password gt Setting a password adds protection before product setups may be modified reset or recalled The instrument is shipped with Menu Global Potions Setups Locked NO and the default password is left blank These settings disable the need to enter a password when changing product setups To enable password protection the New Password field must be changed to a non blank entry and the Global Options Setups Locked must be set to YES Enter Password AE New Password CANCEL Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 33 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 System Settings gt About gt Information specific to the instrument may be viewed on the About Your Instrument screen which can be obtained by choosing SYSTM SETTING gt ABOUT from the main menu The instrument model serial number firmware version and total flash count for this instrument lamp are displayed Settings INMABout Your Instrument GLOBAL OPTIONS DIAGNOSTICS Gis SAVED READINGS SETUP MAINTENANCE PASSWORD PF p Firmware v1 10 14 073A SETTINGS Figure 73 About Your Instrument Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 34 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE This chapter describes routine maintenance functions to be performed regularly on t
11. the target color values for the standard This is appropriate when you have been provided with color values measured with the same equipment MAIN MENU Figure 15 Product Setup gt Numeric Standard Type Choose HITCH when you wish to alter the readings made on the D25 NC to better correlate to another color measurement instrument A specific product standard with known color values from the reference instrument is measured with the D25 NC The reading is stored in the product setup with the known color values from the reference instrument In this way the instruments are hitched together such that the hitched D25 NC will read the product standard matching the color values of the reference instrument The modified standard is stored in the product setup for as long as desired STANDARD VALUES gt TOLERANCES gt RUN CONFIG E HCCI gt MAIN MENU Figure 16 Product Setup gt Hitch Standard Type Choose PHYSICAL when a physical product specimen represents your target color and is available for measurement on the unit 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 Edit Product 9 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Product Setup AME gt VIEWS gt TANDARD VALUES E OLERANCES E UN CONFIG gt oa ae MAIN MENU Figure 17 Product Setup gt Physical Standard Type
12. units for the fixed measurements are displayed in millimeters mm or inches in and the distance is from 50 150 mm or 2 6 inches Global Options 23 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 WN Measurement Settings F Measurement Settings J RANGE UNITS RANGE UNITS DISTANCE Figure 50 Measure Settings Press the GO Back button to return to the Global Options Menu Global Options Display Settings Choose the display settings by pressing the RIGHT arrow e Screen Angle can be user set from 0 or 180 degrees to allow the screen to be displayed up or down to a production line e Backlight can be user set from 0 to 100 in increments of 5 Zero would be dark and 100 would be the lightest A value of 70 is default e Contrast can be user set from 0 to 100 in increments of 5 A value of 30 is default Display Settings BACKLIGHT CONTRAST Figure 51 Display Settings Menu When done press the GO button 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 Date Time YMD 2000 01 01 HMS 03 19 53 MEASURE SETTINGS gt MAIN MENU Figure 52 Date Time Global Options 24 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt DIAGNOSTICS To initiate select Dia
13. 21 Global Options e Let sica e da dudado 22 Global Options SETUPS ee BE 22 Global Options STD nt 23 Global Optlons AUtO Se te E 23 Global Options Measurement Gettngs 23 Global Options Display SClINgSesercrorinipnassirnnccpsoiero cid 24 Global OPUS Da Tier ea edil 24 CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt DIAGNOSTICS ee eeeeees 20 Diagnostics gt White Tile Repeatability ii A AA 25 Diagnostics Green TM aa sages 26 DIAGMOSIGCS e E KEE 27 Diagnostics gt Distance SENS Oi omhro e rrr NIESIE 28 Diagnoses e E EE 28 CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt SAVED READINGS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT vOURINSTRUMENT ce ceeeeeeeeeeeeee es 31 SEI Edi EE Ke Te ale CN 31 Saved Readings gt Delete All ReadingS ccoccccocnccocnccccnccocnccncnconcnonnnonnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnonnrnnnanos 31 Saved Readings gt Print All Readings oiceeciereirrersreiserireeisreeereorasrs i ee E E EE E E 31 Saved Readings gt View Saved Readings ccccccccsecceseecceeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeseeesseeeeseesseesseeeeseeeeaeeeseeeess 32 Saved Readings gt Filter by Setup ccc cccccsececseeecsececeeenceeesceeescusecoueesaneesaneeseneeseneeseeeseeeesogessceeesoeeees 32 System Settings gt SETUP Maintenance 32 Setup Maintenance gt Reset All Setups re 33 setup Maintenance Print all Setups Pesar aaa ainda sant acanacnaacaaannastnetinrceeecosede 33 setup Maintenance gt Print one Setup nasa cacareado sant acanacaacsaacaassazauersessceseens 33
14. 5 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 the beginning or the desired position press the right arrow button Product Setup gt Product Standards You can work with product standards in four 4 different ways Working Numeric Hitch and Physical To select your type of standard press the right arrow key Choose WORKING when you wish to use the first measurement value as the product standard This setting is 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 type Edit Product 8 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 MAIN MENU Figure 14 Product Setup gt Working Standard Type Choose NUMERIC to manually enter
15. F11 10 A 2 C 2 D50 2 D55 2 i D65 2 D75 2 F2 2 F7 2 F11 2 A 10 C 10 D50 10 D55 10 Views Color Scale L a b L C h Lab XYZ Yxy dLdCdH None Y YID YIE WIE Tint Z 457B BCU SMA SW HCCI SCAA GSC GSS dE dEc dE dC dC SSN MI None Views Color Index CMC Shade Sort Enter CMC parameters and Shade Blocks Standard Values Read or manually enter values Tolerances Set Color Tracking Tolerance Limits Read Mode Interval Belt Distance Min Height Max Height Run Configuration Height Trigger Edit Product 7 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Run Config Read Mode Run Config Interval 0 to 60 seconds in increments of 5 Run Config Min Distance 0 to 65 mm increments of 5 0 to 3 8 in increments of 0 2 2 Run Config Max Distance 70 to 300 mm increments of 5 0 4 to 12 in increments of 0 2 Run Config Height Trigger HCCI Parameters Enter slope and intercept for y mx b Product Setup gt 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 E Product Setup Ww Product Name Product Name D ANDAR L He RUN CONFIG P Tee gd MAIN MENU Figure 13 Name Product Sertup Use tto o o ro lame setup Push the up and down arrow buttons to scroll up and down through the list of 1
16. FICATIONS Physical Characteristics Operating ambient Se 10 to 50 degrees Celsius 50 122 F Storage temperature 5 to 70 degrees Celsius 50 122 F Operating ambient relative 5 to 95 non condensing humidity 23 5 cm 9 3 in x 20 cm 7 8 in x 11 cm 4 3 D25 NC Sensor size in 4 5 kg 10 lbs D25 NC Workstation size ig in 48 3 cm x 30 5 cm 12 in x 11 1 cm 4 Dimensions of standard tiles 5 72 cm 2 1 4 in round Environmental Sensor unit is 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 Electrical Characteristics d 100 240 VAG 47 63 Hz Input power pocket Fuses Fuse 5 X 20Mm 2A Slo Blow Pair HL S2338 FERR Spike sag surge protection to EE permit stable operation Installation category II Over Voltage See note under Regulatory Notice Specifications 37 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Illumination Light source Full Spectrum LED 400 700nm LED Life Unlimited Area of illumination 18 to 30 mm Illumination Monodirectional illumination at 0 Distance to Product From 2 5 to 5 5 in from the front surface of the sensor window Viewing Viewing area 20 mm diameter Specifications 38 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 CHAPTER 8 INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT REPAIR PROBLEMS AND QUESTI
17. O mm 0 inches 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 Once the desired value is reached press the DOWN arrow to move to the next parameter Run Configuration a Figure 41 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 D25 NC 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 Max Height determination procedure using the DISTANCE SENSOR in the MAIN MENU gt SYSTEM SETTINGS gt DIAGNOSTICS and enter the value obtained as this parameter in the setup Adjust the value by using either the LEFT or RIGHT arrow Once the desired value is reached press the down arrow to move to the next parameter Edit Product 19 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 INTERVAL MIN DISIANCE HEIGHT TRIGGER Figure 42 Maximum Height from Belt Run Configuration Height Trigger When the Height Trigger is 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 is outside this range the sensor will not flash and no readings are take
18. ONS The following HunterLab policies are described in this chapter Warranty Claims Returns Service Technical Assistance Warranty HunterLab warrants that all instruments it 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 if 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 equipment 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 Shipping Claims All materials are sold F O B from Reston Virginia unl
19. PASS or FAIL for the Green Tile including differences read and acceptance tolerances Figure 8 Standardization Completed Taking a Sample Measurement Select a sample tray to use with the turntable Place the product in the tray and from the MAIN MENU press SELECT PRODUCT GO Getting Started 4 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 STANDARDIZE EF EDIT PRODUCT P SYSTEM SETTINGS MEASURE Figure 9 Main Menu gt Select Product Select the product setup can be custom named that you want to use to measure your product Reading Figure 10 Press GO to select your Product Setup The measurement begins and the results are shown on the display Distance 7 6mm MEASURE To output the results to a USB printer or a USB device press SEND PRINT To continue to take sample measurements press MEASURE For more information on verifying the Height refer to SYSTEM SETTINGS gt DIAGNOSTICS gt DISTANCE SENSOR For more information on setting Height settings refer to EDIT PRODUCT gt Select Product Setup gt RUN CONFIG gt MIN DISTANCE MAX DISTANCE HEIGHT TRIGGER Getting Started 5 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Additional Components and Accessories There are also various optional components add ons available for purchase for use with your D25 NC HunterLab part numbers are provided for each item listed below for your convenience in ordering Table 2 Optional Accessories USB Printer A13 1014 259 P
20. 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 witha clean lint free paper towel manufactured without fluorescent whitening agents FWAs to remove water marks Replacing the Fuses lf unusual electrical line activity should ever cause the fuse in the D25 NC Workstation to fail it can be replaced To replace a fuse e Turn off the power and disconnect it from the power source e The fuse is a pair of 2 Amp Slow Blow fuses HL S2338 supplied by HunterLab or equivalent e Flip up the plastic fuse holder and open the cover panel lt MAIN POWER lt a Figure 74 Fuse is located beside I O rocker switch e Using a fuse removal tool lift the faulty fuse out of its fuse holder and discard it e 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 Specifications 36 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 CHAPTER 7 SPECI
21. arrow To return to the Main Menu select the RIGHT arrow Diagnostics gt Green Tile Check The Green Tile Check provides a way to determine if the instrument can read color SIGNAL LEVELS gt DISTANCE SENSOR gt SELF TESI MAIN MENU Figure 58 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 lf the values match press the GO button to continue If the values in the instrument s Diagnostics 26 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 memory require revision change the selected color scale value using the up and down arrow buttons The instrument then prompts the user to standardize first with the black glass and then with the white tile Once standardization is complete the instrument prompts for the green tile E Green Tile Check a Green Tile Check Ww Green Tile Check A Figure 59 Standardization and Green Tile Check Green Tile Check A Figure 60 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 Diagnostics gt 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 No
22. ching the displayed values should match those of the reference instrument Standard Values A Bere di 0 00 1 43 dan 0 00 4 50 db 0 00 MEASURE Figure 32 Offset Read Standard Values to match Reference Instrument Product Setup gt Tolerances When Tolerances is highlighted press the right arrow button to move to the Tolerances configuration screen on which you may set acceptance tolerances in the chosen color scale and color index Product Setup AME gt SETUP TANDARD PHYSICA AUTOSEARCH TANDARD VALUES gt RUN CONFIG PF aon oe MAIN MENU Figure 35 Tolerances Setup Edit Product 16 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 There are 2 sets of Tolerances that may be selected Color Tracking if enabled and Tolerance Limits Color Tolerances Color Tracking Choose whether color tracking is enabled by setting the tolerances When all tolerance values are set to zero the color tracking feature is disabled When Color Tracking is enabled a non zero value is set product will only register as present if the measured color is within the preset range if display is in Absolute mode or within a tolerance band of the target color if the display is set to Difference mode 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 no prod
23. eded Replace the sensor window Replace the fuses Perform the diagnostics 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 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 time e Standardize e Select the desired product setup and begin operation Specifications 35 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Cleaning the Sensor To ensure proper operation of the sensor it is 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 Cleaning the Instrument Standards It is 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
24. ent 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 Figure 20 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 color scale values such as CIE L a b or Hunter L a b values for the most recent standard or sample read Display Difference displays the most recent sample read in comparison to the product standard and displays the numerical color difference such as d da db between them Data View CMC SHADE SORT gt CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 21 Data View Absolute Color Values and Color Differences Edit Product 11 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Display Spectral Data displays the raw reflectance values for each wavelength interval read by the instrument for the most recent standard or sample CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 22 Spectral Data View Display Spectral Difference displays the difference between the product standard and the most recent sample read in raw reflectance values for each wavelength read by the instrument COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 23 Spectral Difference View Display Spectra
25. ess 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 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 if your instrument arrives broken or damaged Index 39 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Freight or Express 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 is available upon request The original B L is 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 is required for filing a claim Hold the damaged goods with their container and packaging for possible inspection by postal authorities Advise HunterLab regarding
26. gnostics 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 Settings STANDARDIZE gt LOBAL OPTIONS SELECT PRODUCT gt EDIT PRODUCTI gt SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT MEASURE Figure 53 Main Menu gt Diagnostics Diagnostics gt White Tile Repeatability Select the White Repeatability to verify short term instrument repeatability by using the RIGHT arrow key Diagnostics GREEN TILE CHECK gt SIGNAL LEVELS gt DISTANCE SENSOR P Ao n a Se A R MAIN MENU a Figure 54 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 White Repeatability il white Repeatability F white Repeatability a Figure 55 Standardization for White Tile Repeatability Diagnostics 25 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 When standardization is complete the white tile is left at the port for a series of 20 readings White Repeatability a Figure 56 White Tile Repeatability test in progress 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 E white Repeatability a PASS lt 0 05 Figure 57 PASS Results for Repeatability Test To return to the Diagnostics Menu select the LEFT
27. he D25 NC system Consistent system performance is enhanced by a consistent maintenance program The D25 NC 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 Routine Maintenance Schedule The following schedule outlines recommended maintenance procedures for the D25 NC 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 D25 NC to those of the off line colorimeter Rehitch the D25 NC if necessary or desired As Ne
28. it product 7 Electrical characteristics 38 Environmental 38 Filter by Setup 33 Getting Started 1 Global Options Autosearch 25 Date Time 26 Display Settings 26 Language 24 Measure Settings 25 Setups Locked 24 STDZ Interval 25 Green Tile Check 28 Height Max 20 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 INDEX Min 20 Trigger 21 Ill Obs 13 Illumination Specifications 39 Incorrect shipment 41 Index 14 Instrument Description 1 Interval 19 Physical characteristics 38 Print All Setups 34 Print One Setup 34 Print Readings 33 Product Name Setup 8 Product Standards 9 Replacing Fuses 37 Reset All Setups 34 Returns 42 Routine maintenance 36 Run Configuration 19 22 Safety Notes ii Saved Readings 32 Self Test 31 Setup Maintenance 34 Shade Sort 14 Shipping claims 40 Shortage 41 Signal Levels 29 SPECIFICATIONS 38 Standard Working 9 Hitch 9 Numeric 9 Physical 10 Standardization 2 System Warm up 36 Taking a measurement 4 Tolerance Limits 17 Tolerances 17 Unpacking the Instrument 1 View Saved Readings 33 Viewing Specifications 39 Warm up 36 Warranty 40 Index 42
29. l Plot displays a spectral plot of the raw reflectance values read at each wavelength interval for the most recent standard or sample Data View VIEW 1 ILL OBS COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 24 Spectral Plot View 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 Edit Product 12 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Data View VIEW 1 ILL OBS COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 25 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 x b chromatic and L lightness plots CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 26 Color Plot View IIVObs 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 Data View COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 27 Illuminant Observer Data View Color Scale Choose the color scale such as CIE L a b or Hunter L a b values 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 Edit Product 13 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT
30. l Setups Print One Setup Enter Change Password About Your Instrument When the Global Options selection is highlighted in the D25 NC Main Menu press the GO button to move to the configuration screen to review and change any of the settings above Use the up down arrows to select the System Settings to change Global Options 21 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Figure 45 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 Simplified Chinese Global Options DATE TIME gt SETTINGS Figure 46 Display Settings 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 any product setup without specifically coming back to this option and changing SETUPS LOCKED to NO This parameter is helpful in maintaining consistency of readings by protecting the system from accidental product setup change For further password protection of setups see System Settings Password STDZ INTERVAL d AUTOSEARCH gt MEASURE SETTINGS gt DISPLAY SETTINGS gt DATE TIME SETTINGS Figure 47 Setups Locked Global Options 22 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Global Options STDZ Interval To automate the notification interval between standardizations in days d select this option ON
31. n 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 Run Configuration READ MODE 2 a a S INTERVAL MIN DISTANCE MAX DISTANCE Product Setup gt HCCI 3 320 _ MAIN MENU ma H Figure 43 Product Setup gt HCCI HCCI HunterLab Coffee Color Index measures the reflectance at 640 nm as a correlation to the degree of roast in coffee bean and ground coffee HCCI has a user editable offset and gain with typical industry values as default These parameters can be adjusted to match systems if needed Press the right arrow button to adjust Edit Product 20 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt GLOBAL OPTIONS From the System Settings selection the following functions are available Settings Figure 44 Systems Settings from Main Menu Table 3 System Settings Functions System Settings Key Functions Global Options Language Lock Setups AutoSave Standardization Interval AutoSearch Measurement Settings Display Settings Date Time Diagnostics White Repeatability Green Tile Check Signal Levels Distance Sensor Self Test Saved Readings Delete All Readings Print All Readings View Saved Readings Filter by Setup setup Reset All Setups Maintenance Print Al
32. o shown is the value of the Diagnostics 28 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 checksum of the instrument s calibration data in hexadecimal Press the RIGHT arrow to begin WHITE REPEATABILITY gt DISTANCE SENSOR gt MAIN MENU Figure 65 Diagnostics gt Self Test 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 checksums value If it changes for unexplained reasons then the instrument may not function correctly self Test STOL V1 42 12 248A STDS V1 00 12 104B STUSB V1 00 10 270A Checksum 61BB Figure 66 Firmware Versions and Check Sum Values Diagnostics 29 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 30 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt SAVED READINGS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT YOUR INSTRUMENT System Settings gt Saved Readings Readings stored in the D25 NC s memory during the read process may be viewed printed and deleted later if desired To work with saved readings select Saved Readings from the System Settings Menu by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the center Go button Settings 4GO Figure 67 Saved Readings Menu SAVED READINGS gt DELETE ALL READINGS Delete All Saved Readings displays confirmation
33. pressing the right arrow button lf PIECE is selected the system turntable remains in place without turning the sample is read for a period and the results reported If TIME is selected the D25 NC continuously measures and reports data over turntable rounds one turn 5 seconds I Run Configuration Run Configuration DISTANCE HEIGHT TRIGGER Figure 39 Run Configuration gt Time 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 using the RIGHT increase and LEFT arrow key decrease The minimum interval is zero maximum measurement output approximately 1 reading per second and the maximum interval is 60 seconds Edit Product 18 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Figure 40 Read Mode Interval Run Configuration Min Height The Min 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 Min Height distance will not be included in measurements However since the D25 NC 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
34. 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 Incorrect Shipment Perform the following procedure if material received does not correspond with your order Notify HunterLab immediately referencing order number and item Hold incorrect items until return shipping instructions are received Index 40 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 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 no
35. rinter Paper 5 rolls LO2 1014 440 EasyMatch Quality Control Software EZMQC OPT USB Barcode Scanner A13 1014 254 USB Flexible Keyboard A13 1014 294 Getting Started 6 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 CHAPTER 2 EDIT PRODUCT PRODUCT SETUP A product setup defines the operation of the system for a specific product Up to 250 product setups may be saved in the sensor memory Parameters that need to be defined are the reporting color scale and corresponding illuminant and observer standard or target color values for the product and the acceptable tolerances applied to those standard values In addition operating parameters must be defined as described in the rest of this chapter Product setup is performed using the button pad and the LCD front panel display on the D25 NC sensor Head Product setups can be created and modified only when the system is in Edit Product mode Color measurements cannot be made while you are working on a product setup MEASURE 2G0 MAIN MENU Figure 12 Selecting the Product Setup Configure each desired parameter by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons The product setup parameters that may be configured are as follows Table 3 Product Setup Parameters Parameter Standard AutoSearch Views a Difference Absolute Spectral Data Spectral Difference Views Display Spectral Plot Difference Plot Color Plot Views IIVObs D65 10 D75 10 F2 10 F7 10
36. rmally 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 gt GREEN TILE CHECK DISTANCE SENSOR ATM eel A ee A p gt MAIN MENU Diagnostics 217 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Figure 61 Diagnostics gt Signal Levels Figure 62 Spectral Plot of Signal Levels Diagnostics gt Distance Sensor To set the distance sensor press the RIGHT arrow to initiate A sample should be available for measurement Diagnostics HITE REPEATABILITY gt GREEN TILE CHECK SIGNAL LEVELS AT O SETTINGS Figure 63 Diagnostics gt Distance Sensor 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 E Distance Sensor 3 19892773 217833 Sensor 47735 Distance mm 90 Figure 64 Sensor Count 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 Diagnostics gt Self Test The DIAGNOSTICS MENU contains a fourth function named SELF TEST When this function is selected communication tests between the D25 s subsystems are run If successful the versions of the firmware are displayed Als
37. tified 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 warranty repairs Index 41 Accessories 6 Autosearch 10 Broken instruments 40 Button Pad 2 Claims 40 Cleaning Instrument Standard 37 Cleaning Sensor 37 CMC 14 Color Index 14 Color Scale 14 Color Tracking 17 Configuration Read Mode 19 Copyrights and Trademarks ii Damaged instruments 40 Data Views 11 Delete Readings 32 Display 12 Absolute 12 Color Plot 13 Diff Plot 13 Difference 12 Spectral Data 12 Spectral Difference 12 Spectral Plot 13 Distance Sensor 30 Ed
38. uct is being measured Figure 36 Enter the Color Tracking Tolerances Color Tolerances Tolerance Limits Use the DOWN arrow button to move down to the alarm limits parameter then press the RIGHT arrow button to obtain the tolerance limits screen The tolerance limit is a color value or color difference value beyond which values are considered out of tolerance In tolerance values are reported In black 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 Tolerances can be symmetrical or asymmetrical for each difference parameter 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 Figure 37 Entry of Tolerance Limits Edit Product 17 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 Product Setup gt Run Configuration When the Run Config Setting is 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 MAIN MENU Figure 38 Product Setup gt Run Configuration 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
39. ups by advancing a page at a time using the Page right arrow button System Settings gt Setup Maintenance Setup Maintenance is selected from the main menu by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the Go button The available commands are described below Settings E GLOBAL OPTIONS DIAGNOSTICS SAVED READINGS ABOUT 2G0 Figure 71 Setup Maintenance Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 32 D25 NC User s Manual ver 2 1 SETUP MAINTENANCE gt RESET ALL SETUPS A Reset All Setups first presents a confirmation message then if Go is selected returns all product setups to their default factory values Setup Maintenance SETTINGS Figure 72 Reset All Setups SETUP MAINTENANCE gt PRINT ALL SETUPS gt This command causes the product setup parameters to output through the USB port for all the product setups If the USB cable is connected to a printer the parameters will be printed If the cable is connected to a computer or other device it will be sent there SETUP MAINTENANCE gt PRINT ONE SETUP A Print One Setup first gives a screen to select the product setup to print Select the desired setup from the list by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the Go Print button The product setup s parameters are then output through the USB port If the USB cable is connected to a
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