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1. SE108 69 DB25P DCE Null Modem Interface Adaptor 418 70 DB25S DCE Null Modem Interface Adaptor 418 71 DB25P DTE Normal Interface Adaptor 418 80 DB25S DTE Normal Interface Adaptor 418 81 DB9P Interface Adaptor cni eite tends 418 90 DB9S Interface Adaptor steet Ebert 418 91 Spectrophotometer Stand cedi eese a deett ep tein SP68 80 Item to be measured The unit quickly attaches to the fixture with a thumb screw adjustment Holds unit D Spring loaded holding clamp APPENDIX D COLOR CHECK The color check procedure will help you track instrument color performance to assure measurement accuracy Initially the three patches on the standard should be measured once a day for a period of 10 days to determine the reference values Thereafter a periodic check once a week depending on usage is all that is required Located on the back of the reference standard envelope is a color check label The reference data should be recorded there for quick reference Reference Data Procedure To obtain reference values 1 Clean instrument optics and reference standard if necessary 2 Calibrate instrument according to procedure in operation manual Note The reference standard is dramatically affected by smudge marks and dust
2. continued 4 Position the instrument on the white standard and take measurement Refer to Positioning the Instrument on the White Cal Standard Section for additional information READING READING WHITE PLAQUE is WHITE PLAQUE displayed then READING COMPLETE READING COMPLETE W ifanerror message occurs during calibration try reading plaque again If error message still occurs refer to Display Messages in Appendix B READ ZERO REFLECTANCE is READ ZERO displayed REFLECTANCE exit 3 6 Cc Calibration Procedure continued W 5 Place the instrument over the 6 Lower the instrument to the target The black trap should be cleaned periodically with clean dry compressed air Or wiped clean with a lint free cloth A NARNING LARGE CHANGE CHECK FOR DUST error message will occur during zero reflectance measurement if dust is detected in the trap or optics or if the instrument experiences normal drift If this message appears clean optics and black trap and measure zero again black trap Refer to Positioning the Instrument on the Black Trap Section window to take measurement READING ZERO REFLECTANCE READING ZERO REFLECTANCE ZERO REFLECTANCE CALIBRATION UPDATED and WHITE CALIBRATION UPDATED IS adipplayed ZERO REFLECTANCE CALIBRATION If an error message occurs during the zero UPDATED reflectance measurement clean optics and or bl
3. 33 b 4 66 ref01 I I I Increase Decrease Move Cursor 6 Reference Measurement Position the target window over reference to measure Lower unit to target window and hold compressed Release unit from reference after READING COMPLETE is displayed ifan error message occurs during the measurement try reading reference again If error message still occurs refer to Display Messages in Appendix B Reference 7 The reference data is entered and instrument is ready for a sample difference measurement Press exit key 1 twice to return to normal operation L 95 76 REFERENC a 52 br 41 15 ref01 Press Twice 4 4 Sample Measurement Measurement data can be displayed as absolute or difference for the selected sphere geometry included or excluded The SP68 uses INCLUDED as the factory default Refer to Operation Options Section 7 2 to change sphere geometry if required When the SP68 is interfaced to a serial printer data will print after each measurement The data that is printed is based on the Printout Options selected see Section 7 3 If measurement data storage is required refer to Section 6 To take a sample measurement 1 If taking a difference measurement make sure a reference is entered into the instrument refer to Section 4 3 Reference Entry 2 Select color space by pressing Key 2 Select illuminant observer by zi a INCLUDED p
4. Inm pel 390 5648 400 7542 410 52 04 CALIBRATION 420 86 10 CHECK 430 SE D65 10 WHITE 440 87 14 450 87 56 L 460 87 97 480 8849 a S00 88 95 520 89 13 b 540 89 02 560 88 78 Instrument Model No 580 88 34 600 87 80 620 8732 640 86 98 660 86 55 Instrument Serial No 680 86 10 700 85 62 710 8518 COLOR CHECK Refer to section in operation manual appendix for procedure to obtain reference values DATE TEMP ILLUM OBS APERT REFERENCES VALUES STEP E EN b 1 White 2 Blue 3 Brown Notes IMPORTANT The standard is dramatically affected by smudge marks and dust and must be kept clean The Calibration Values for the white spot are affected by the environment and cleaning method of the standard If the white spot does not measure correctly it could be that the unit needs to be calibrated there is dust in the optics or the standard has smudge marks or is dirty The ceramic standard should be cleaned using a mild soap and warm water solution thoroughly rinsed with warm water and wiped dry with a clean lint free cloth 3 2 Positioning the Instrument on the Black Trap The aperture in the target window must be centered as close as possible over the black trap opening Make sure that the base of the trap is setting on a flat level surface Any
5. 2 4 4 4 a 4 4 4 4 s0200 MAs8 02 CORNER PAD i 1 1 1 so200 wase 01 CARTON ITEM Sppe senex L id S de ide KE d in K PART NUMBER DESCRIETION PARTS LIST 1 1 Packaging Illustration 1 2 1 2 Unlocking and Locking the Shoe The instrument is shipped from the factory with the shoe in the locked position The shoe should always be locked next to the instrument when it is stored To Unlock Shoe 1 Hold shoe 1 against instrument 2 Slide lock button 2 on bottom of unit towards the front until it stops then slowly release the shoe 1 To Lock Shoe 1 Hold shoe 1 against unit 2 Slide lock button 2 towards the back of unit until is stops then release shoe 1 3 1 3 Installing the Battery Pack The instrument is shipped from the factory with the battery pack removed The battery pack is located in the instrument case refer to packaging illustration for location and must be installed before the instrument is used To Install Battery Pack 1 Carefully place instrument on it s top and lock shoe if not locked 2 Remove battery access cover by sliding towards rear of unit 3 Slide battery pack into unit with connector end down until properly seated refer to illustration 4 Reinstall battery access cover Battery Pack by sliding into position Access Cover 5 Refer to Section 1 5 for battery charging information C
6. O Consistent L ar or b differences exceeding 30 or obvious trends away from the reference data may require the unit to be serviced Contact X Rite or authorized service center if this is the case L Always verify color performance with the same aperture size illum obs and temperature COLOR CHECK RECORD Date Illuminant Observer Temperature Aperture Size Model S N Reference White Blue Brown Values L a b L a b L a b Date X Rite Incorporated World Headquarters 3100 44th Street G We Grandville Michigan 49418 U S A www x rite com Tel 1 888 826 3042 Fax 1 888 826 3043 or 616 534 0067 International Tel 1 888 826 3039 or 616 534 7663e Fax 616 534 0723 X Rite GmbH StollwerckstraBe 32 51149 K ln Germany Tel 49 2203 91450 Fax 49 2203 914519 X Rite GmbH Sochorova 705 CZ 682 11 Vyskov e Czech Republic Tel 42 0507 328197 Fax 42 0507 328138 X Rite Asia Pacific Ltd Room 808 10 Kornhill Metro Towere 1 Kornhill Road e Quarry Bay Hong Kong e Tel 852 2 568 6283 Fax 852 2 885 8610 X Rite Ltd The Acumen Centre First Avenue Poynton Cheshiree England Tel 9 011 44 0 1625 871100 Fax 9 011 44 0 1625 871444 X Rite M diterran e Parc du moulin de Massy 35 rue du Saule Trapue 91300 Massy e France Tel
7. PASS FAIL LIMITS screen FOR REF01 exit AXYZ D65 to 6 Set tolerance limits by pressing the next key 4 to move cursor to desired attribute Press key 2 PASS FAIL LIMITS to increase value or key 3 to Y X Z decrease value 1 00 1 00 1 00 Press exit key 1 twice to save and exit tolerance procedure Press Increase Decrease Move Cursor Twice To Exit PASS FAIL METHOD Yel or AWht W The AYel and AWht tolerance limit editing is similar and will be covered in the same procedure Whiteness only has one field to edit 5 Press tol key 4 to advance DEFINE TOLERANCE PASS FAIL LIMITS screen FOR REFO1 exit aYel 6 Set tolerance limits by pressing the next key 4 to move cursor to desired attribute Press key 2 PASS FAIL LIMITS to increase value or key 3 to decrease value 1 00 1 00 Press exit key 1 twice to save and exit tolerance procedure Press Increase Decrease Move Cursor Twice To Exit 5 4 Adjusting Tolerance Values continued PASS FAIL METHOD AEcmc DEFINE TOLERANCE 5 Press tol key 4 to advance to FOR REFO1 PASS FAIL LIMITS screen exit 4Ecmc D65 tol 6 Set tolerance values by pressing ie ner Key 20 OVE OUISOE PASS FAIL LIMITS to desired cf 1 amp c cf A attribute Press key 2 to 1 00 1 00 1 00 increase value or key 3 to decrease value Press exi
8. and must be kept clean 3 Select L a b absolute function and desired illuminant observer Note The selected illum obs must be the same whenever the color check is performed 4 Measure the White 1 Blue 2 and Brown 3 patches on the reference standard X Rite REFLECTION STANDARD i2 3 White Blue Brown 5 Record the L a b values for each color on a piece of paper 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for 10 days D 1 CA Color Check continued 7 After 10 days average the white blue and brown values and enter data in the designated place on the color check label 8 Enter date illuminant observer aperture size temperature instrument model and serial number on color check label Note Temperature of the reference standard should be maintained 2 C throughout color check sequence Periodic Color Check Procedure 1 Copy reference data located on the color check label to the shaded areas on the color check record located on the next page 2 Perform steps 1 4 in reference data procedure 3 Record the measured white blue and brown values and date on the color check record on the next page Note You may want to make several copies of the color check record before entering any data This will allow you to have additional pages available when they are needed 4 Compare measured values to the reference values O If values are off clean optics and reference standard and remeasure
9. exit select 4 next To Averaging 7 3 Setting Printout Options Setting the printout options will determine what information will be transmitted out the RS 232 port after a measurement Listed below are the available options that can be set Printout Format determines if the measurement data is output in Spectral Data 400nm 700nm in 10nm increments or Color Space Data L a b etc Factory default is Color Space Data Header Operation enables or disables the header L a b etc from printing during a data transmit Factory default setting is Disabled Reference Operation enables or disables the reference data from printing if any during a data transmit Factory default setting is Disabled To set printout options L 9440 INCLUDED 1 Press menu key 1 twice to enter MENU PAGE 2 Press Twice MENU PAGE 2 2 Press cnfg key 3 to enter configuration functions Setting Printout Options continued 3 Press the J key 3 or 1 key 4 CHANGE OPTIONS FOR to select Printout Options then PRINTOUT press yes key 2 yes 4 select 4 Press Press or Press 4 Select the printout format by pressing the J key 2 or 1 key PRINTOUT FORMAT 3 The available settings are COLORSPACE DATA COLOR SPACE DATA or er tabut m SPECTRAL DATA Press next key 4 to advance to SPECTRAL the next option COLOR SPACE HEADER
10. with the desired status name before the measurement is taken O The sample status ACCEPT REJECT or UNDETERMINED must be scanned in as capital letters O Ifa sample is assigned both ACCEPT and REJECT status the sample will be uploaded as UNDETERMINED 6 14 6 5 QA Master Run Job Operation The Run Job function is used to activate a series of tagging and storing operations that can be programmed in the unit by X Rite s QA Master software package A typical job would allow multiple information tags to be applied to each stored measurement See the QA Master Users Manual for further information A run job key will appear on MENU PAGE 2 of the instrument display once a job is downloaded This key is used to activate a job MENU PAGE 2 run cnfg job 6 15 SECTION 7 SETTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Subjects covered in Section 7 are 7 1 Setting RS 232 Communication Options 7 2 Setting Operation Options 7 3 Setting Printout Options 7 4 Setting Date and Time a MP IR E The system configuration allows you to customize the instrument to meet your application requirements The configuration should be set before any measurements are taken 7 1 Setting RS 232 Communication Options The SP68 comes equipped with a serial port that allows data to be transmitted received to from an external device Listed below are available I O options Communication Emulation allows the SP68 t
11. PRINTOUT DISABLED 5 Set the header printout to Enabled or Disabled Press on key 2 to print header enabled or press off key 3 to disable header print REFERENCE PRINTOUT 6 Set the reference printout to DISABLED Enabled or Disabled Press on key 2 to print reference enabled or press off key 3 to disable reference print off ENABLED DISABLED Press the exit key 1 once to return to Printout Options main menu or press key 1 twice to return to normal operation 7 10 gt Setting Printout Options continued The following examples illustrate the different data output formats that can be obtained from the SP68 with a serial printer interfaced Example 1 Color Space Format ON Header ON Reference ON Example 2 Color Space Format ON Header OFF Reference OFF d L C h D65_10 INCLUDED 13 09 56 12 10 93 SP68 L 18 C 04 h 00 E 18 REF 01 SP68 L 70 76 C 4 88 h 79 12 Example 3 Spectral Format ON Header ON Reference OFF L 18 C 404 h 00 E 18 SPECTRAL DATA D65 10 WAVELENGTH VALUE 400 60 81 410 47 25 420 38 77 430 36 51 440 37 05 450 37 09 460 37 39 470 37 49 480 37 71 490 38 28 500 39 02 510 40 73 520 41 26 530 41 73 540 42 38 550 43 02 560 43 58 570 43 92 580 43 81 590 43 40 600 42 56 610 41 84 620 41 61 630 42 17 640 43 87 650 46 87 660 51 89 670 57 57 680 62 64
12. REFERENCE SAMPLE MEASURE REFERENCE SAMPLE A hand indicates important notes and possible operations that need to be performed before the normal operation When a procedure is continued on the next page an arrow will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the page vii What To Do First This manual is organized into nine sections and four appendixes In order to make the best use of your instrument you are urged to read all nine sections The appendixes can be referred to as necessary Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 shows what the packaging contains explains how to install the battery and apply power unlock lock shoe menu and display description and charge the batteries properly illustrates the proper positioning required for the instrument to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements explains all the necessary steps required for calibrating your instrument describes the operating functions of the instrument e g color space and illuminant observer selection reference and sample measurements and averaging explains tolerance adjustment and pass fail operation describes the procedure for storing measurements and then printing the data shows the different configuration options and how to set them for your particular requirements The system configuration should be set prior
13. Sec 3 L Clean optics see Sec 8 L Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center SECTION 9 BAR CODE READER optional Subjects covered in Section 9 are O 9 1 Attaching SP78 200 Bar Code Reader to an Instrument O 9 2 Scanning a Bar Code O 9 3 Troubleshooting The Optional SP78 200 Bar Code Reader is used to scan bar codes When the BCR is used in conjunction with an X Rite instrument a scanned bar code becomes a tag for the measurement s taken with the instrument When the data is uploaded into a software program e g QA Master the bar code tag s become sample tag s 9 1 Attaching The SP78 200 BCR to the Instrument Attach the BCR to the instrument s I O Port The instrument must be operating in the Storage mode before the BCR will operate To attach the SP78 200 BCR 1 Insert the connector on the BCR into the I O port of the instrument until it locks usually indicated by an audible click The connector inserts in one direction tab up DO NOT FORCE See Figure 1 2 Power the instrument up BAR CODE READER DETECTED will appear on the instrument display if the BCR is properly attached Figure 1 To disconnect the SP78 200 BCR 1 Depress the tab on the connector and remove the connector from the instrument 9 1 9 2 Scanning a Bar Code Follow these guidelines for successful bar code scanning 1 Turn on the X Rite instrument Be sure the instrument is in the Stor
14. brighter duller gt gt red etc When delta words are used the L attribute for L a b or L C H will display either LIGHTER or DARKER from the reference The a and b attributes for L a b and the H hue attribute for L C H will display as gt gt RED gt gt GRN gt gt BLU or gt gt YEL This is an indication of what color direction the difference is towards For L C H the C chroma attribute will display as BRIGHTER or DULLER Factory default setting is Numbers W No words will display for an attribute that is less than 1 7 of the Delta E value A value less then this amount is considered insignificant compared to the total difference If the delta value for any attribute is greater than 10 00 the display will change to numeric values Beeper Operation determines the volume level that is output on the instruments beeper Available settings are Soft and Loud To set the operation options 1 Press menu key 1 twice to enter L 9410 INCLUDED MENU PAGE 2 C 21 88 h 193 97 menu L C h D6510 dif Press Twice 2 Press cnfg key 3 to enter configuration functions MENGES Setting Operation Options continued 3 Press the 1 key 3 or 1 key 4 to select Operation Options then press yes key 2 CHANGE OPTIONS FOR OPERATION exit yes 4select f Press P
15. carton to assure against damage If reshipment is necessary the instrument should be packaged in the original carton eo 1 T t 3 0 1 1 sbor 41 CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION Se 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 sP68 513 BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If the original i B8 lt t1 1 1 8043 22 U L LISTING LABEL e wlifitf 1f 1 1 11 1 sbes i0 PLASTIC BAG carton 1s not 16 2 2 2 2z2 2 2 2 2 sp65 03 PLASTIC BAG 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 s065 13 PLASTIC BAG available a new 14 3m 1 1 1 1 1 904 sP68 62 REFLECTANCE LABEL one can be i2 t1 t1 t 21 1 1 1 1 sPe8 st IMPORTANT NOTICE fafa fi iit 1 1 5001 004 WARRANTY REGISTRATION obtained from i0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8P68 500 OPERATION MANUAL X Rite I 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9068 10 ENVELOPE Rite Inc T T 1 1 jseeer oo ot sPHERE SPECIROPHOTOMETER ASSY 8 14 1 1 SP685 00 018PHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER ASSY 4mm 8 p 77 1 1 TT T sesst o0 o1 sPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER ASSY 14mm III sp68 00 01 SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER ASSY 8mm III 1 7 14 4 7 8P68 105 01 BLACK TRAP ASSEMBLY 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SP68 62 REFLECTION STANDARD ASSY SI III 1 1 1 8630 62 AC DC ADAPTOR 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 4 1 1 1 11 se30 61 AC DC ADAPTOR 115 VAC 50 60 Hz 3 i i ti 1 1 1 1 8067 06 01 INSTRUMENT CASE
16. cause damage to the optics assembly 8 2 8 3 Replacing The Battery Pack 1 2 Reinstall battery access cover by Discharged battery packs should be Unplug the AC adaptor and turn the power switch Off Carefully place the instrument on it s top and lock the shoe next to instrument Remove battery access cover by sliding towards rear of unit Grasp plastic tab that extends from battery pack and pull until pack is removed Slide new or charged battery pack into instrument until connector is properly seated sliding into position charged in the instrument for 16 hours Battery Pack Connector Battery Access Cover 8 4 Replacing the Target Window Refer to Figure 1 1 Unplug the AC adaptor and turn the power switch Off 2 Carefully place instrument on d end and remove old target window 1 by pushing outward 4 from inside of shoe 2 Clean off any remaining adhesive from shoe 2 3 Insert target window alignment plug 3 into sensor nose 4 Refer to Figure 2 4 Compress shoe 2 all the way down and lock in position 5 Remove paper backing 5 from adhesive on new target window 1 Fig 2 6 Place target window hole over alignment plug 3 and align 5 crosshairs 6 squarely with shoe 6 2 7 Remove clear protective backing 7 from target window
17. functions MENU PAGE 2 3 Press the J key 3 or T key 4 to select Communication Options then press yes key 2 CHANGE OPTIONS FOR COMMUNICATIONS yes vselect Press Press or Press Setting RS 232 Communication Options continued W On certain options the 1 key 2 will page down through the available settings while the T key 3 will page up through the available settings 4 Set communication emulation to On or Off Press on key 2 to set EMULATION ON or press off key 3 to set EMULATION OFF W if emulation is set to ON contact your X Rite representative for specific setup details COMMUNICATION EMULATION OFF 5 Select the baud rate by pressing the UI key 2 or 1 key 3 The available rates are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19200 Press next key 4 to advance to next option 1 0 PORT BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD exit select next 6 Set the line feed option to On or Off Press on key 2 to set line feed on or press off key 3 to set no line feed off Press next key 4 to advance to next option AUTOMATIC LINE FEED WITH EACH CR ON on off 7 Select the handshake operation by pressing J key 2 or 1 key 3 The available options are NO HANDSHAKE PIN 5 IS CTS SIGNAL PIN 5 IS BUSY SIGNAL and XON XOFF P
18. group DATA GROUP 1 Press yes key 4 to print last PRINT READING 6 measurement in the selected group exit 4 select yes 6 PRINTING DATA is displayed and then the display returns to DATA GROUP menu Press quit key 1 to stop printing Stop Printing 6 8 Printing Stored Measurements continued Print Group 4 Press group key 3 to enter print group mode 5 Press 1 key 2 or 1 key 3 to select desired group Press yes key 4 to print all measurement data in the selected group W if 1 key 3 is depressed one more time after DATA GROUP 20 is displayed PRINT ALL GROUPS will display Selecting this option will printout all groups with existing measurement data 6 PRINTING DATA OF is displayed until all data is printed then the display will return to DATA GROUP menu Press quit key 1 at anytime to abort printing operation Print All SELECT PRINT MODE al group DATA GROUP 1 PRINT WHOLE GROUP exit select yes Decrement Increment PRINTING DATA 1 OF 6 quit Stop Printing oc 5oN ooooo mmmmm ooooo 4 Press all key 2 5 PRINTING DATA OF is displayed until all data is printed then the display will return to SELECT PRINT MODE menu Press the quit key 1 at anytime to abort printing operation SELECT PRINT MODE all group last PRINT
19. illuminant observer Off or On An illuminant observer turned Off will not display during measurement sequence Press next key 4 to advance to the next option ILL OBS OPTIONS C IS ON filtered daylight exit on off next 9 Select the storage operation by pressing the 1 key 2 or T key 3 The available settings are STORE DATA ONLY and STORE WITH PASS FAIL Press next key 4 to advance to the next option STORED OPERATION STORE DATA ONLY exit Vselectf next STORE DATA ONLY STORE WITH PASS FAIL Continued Setting Operation Options continued 10 Select the sphere geometry by pressing the J key 2 or 1 key 3 The available settings are INCLUDED and EXCLUDED Press next key 4 to advance to the next option 11 Select the delta expression by pressing the UI key 2 or 1 key 3 The available settings are NUMBERS and WORDS Press next key 4 to advance to the next option SPHERE GEOMETRY SPECULAR INCLUDED exit select next INCLUDED EXCLUDED DELTA EXPRESSION NUMBERS exit select4 next 12 Select the beeper volume by pressing the DI key 2 or 1 key 3 The available settings are SOFT and LOUD Press the exit key 1 once to return to Operation Options main menu or press key 1 twice to return to normal operation NUMBERS WORDS BEEPER OPERATION VOLUME SOFT
20. mode 3 5 readings for both the specular included and excluded modes Positioning Example Shown below is one method that can be used to position the instrument when measuring a paint chip Measuring a Paint Chip e CORRECT O T Paint Chip Platform INCORRECT P 2 2 SECTION 3 CALIBRATION Subjects covered in Section 3 are L 3 1 Positioning the Instrument on the White Calibration Standard L 3 2 Positioning the Instrument on the Black Trap L 3 3 Calibration Procedure The SP68 should be calibrated to the X Rite white standard and black trap the first thing each day and every four hours of operation thereafter more frequently if measuring dark or high chroma colors In any event a NEED CALIBRATION message will appear in the display when L The calibration procedure has not been performed for 4 hours O A5 C change in temperature has occurred since last calibration L Zero reflectance or white cal is measured improperly Whenever this message appears the calibration procedure should be performed before another measurement is taken to ensure accuracy Calibration Notes Dirt or dust in the optics area will cause an inaccurate calibration reading Refer to Section 8 Optics Cleaning The White Reflection Standard is dramatically affected by smudge marks dust and finger prints The standard should be cleaned periodically using a mild soap a
21. of references that can be available when selecting a reference location The number of references can be set 1 50 Factory default setting is 24 Color Space Options individual color spaces may be turned Off or On depending on your requirements This allows only the color spaces you need to display during operation Factory default on settings are L a b LC h and AEcmc Select llluminant Observer individual illuminant observer pairs may be turned Off or On depending on your requirements This allows only the illuminant observers you use to display during operation Factory default on settings are D65 A and F2 Storage Operation allows you to select which type of data will be stored during storage operation When set to Store Data Only data from normal sample measurements will be stored in the instrument When set to Store with Pass Fail data with pass fail reference will be stored in the instrument Factory default setting is Store Data Only 7 4 Setting Operation Options continued Sphere Geometry determines if displayed data has the specular component included or excluded Factory default setting is Included Delta Expression When set to Numbers all AL a b and AL C H measurement will display deltas numerically When set to Words all L a b and L C H difference measurement will display deltas as words eg
22. tagging 6 1 Ca Storing Measurements continued To store a measurement 1 Select desired color space and illuminant observer W Stored data will display in the last color space and illuminant observer combination selected in normal function 2 Press store key 4 at the MENU MENU PAGE 1 PAGE 1 level to enter storage S ass function norm ail store W if STORE WITH PASS FAIL and AUTO REFERENCE DISABLED are selected in Operation Options Section 7 2 continue with Step 3 If Auto Reference is Enabled advance to Step 4 3 Press edit key 4 to enter SELECT EDIT OPTION screen menu view next edit Press ref key 2 to enter TOLERANCE MODE screen SELECT EDIT OPTION exit ref01 del I I Sec 6 2 Sec 6 3 Select desired reference for pass fail indication Press J key TOLERANCE MODE 2 to decrement and 1 key 3 increment through reference s ext Aia E edil Press exit key 1 to return to DATA GROUP screen I I I Press Decrement Increment Storing Measurements continued 4 Select desired data group number by repeatedly pressing next key 3 DATA GROUP 1 STORED 0 STORES REMAINING 999 menu view next edit 5 Take measurement by lowering unit to target window on sample and holding READING COMPLETE Measurement Data and Pass Fail indication is displayed with
23. to taking any measurements covers basic maintenance and troubleshooting Read through this section and see what it contains then refer to it as required explains how to attach the optional bar code reader to the instrument and the proper procedure for scanning bar codes viii What To Do First continued Appendix A lists the technical specifications of the instrument Appendix B lists error messages that may occur during operation or calibration and the proper action to take Appendix C lists optional accessories available from X Rite or an Authorized Service Center Appendix D describes the color check procedure used to track color measurement performance SECTION 1 GETTING STARTED Subjects covered in Section 1 are 1 1 Unpacking and Inspection 1 2 Unlocking and Locking the Shoe 1 3 Installing the Battery Pack 1 4 Applying Power 1 5 Charging the Battery Pack 1 6 Menu Page Selection 1 7 Display Description EST et ES erp es 1 1 Unpacking and Inspection After removing the instrument from the shipping carton inspect for possible damage If any damage is noted contact the transportation company immediately Do nothing more until the carrier s agent has inspected the damage If damage is not evident check and make sure that all items are included refer to the parts list below and the following page for packaging illustration Your unit was packaged in a specially designed
24. 1 8 Unlock shoe 2 and remove A alignment plug 8 uf E d 7 Replacement Target Windows SP68 21 04 Small SP68 21 08 Standard SP68 21 14 Large 8 4 8 5 Reading Lamp Replacement Information Due to the circuit complexity critical alignment procedures and test equipment required The read lamp should only be replaced by X Rite or an authorized X Rite Service Center The lamp is monitored for intensity and failure warnings will be displayed if a problem occurs The lamp should last approximately 500 000 measurements and is covered by a one year limited warranty Refer to the Limited Warranty statement on page iii 8 6 Troubleshooting Tips Instrument will not turn On on display O Power switch off battery operation only L Batteries are very low and in need of charge L Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center Instrument will display but not measure O Battery pack not installed O Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center Incorrect measurement data continually displays Check standard material Calibrate instrument see Sec 3 Clean optics see Sec 8 Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center KE T EI Measurement drifts O Clean optics see Sec 8 L Calibrate instrument see Sec 3 O Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center Instrument will not calibrate properly L Calibration standard needs to be cleaned see
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26. 4 Normal Operation 4 Color Space Selection 4 2 Illuminant Observer Selection 4 3 Reference Entry 4 4 Sample Measurement 4 5 Using Measurement Averaging 5 Pass Fail Operation 5 1 Adjusting Tolerance Values 5 2 Pass Fail Measurement 6 Storage Operation 6 1 Storing Measurements 6 2 Deleting Stored Measurement 6 3 Printing Stored Measurements 6 4 Tagging and Storing Operation with optional BCR 6 5 QA Master Run Job Operation vi Vii viii 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 8 1 9 2 1 3 1 3 2 3 4 4 1 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 5 4 7 5 1 5 1 5 7 6 1 6 1 6 4 6 7 6 10 6 15 Table of Contents continued 7 Setting System Configuration 7 1 Setting RS 232 Communication Options 7 2 Setting Operation Options 7 3 Setting Printout Options 7 4 Setting Date and Time 8 General Maintenance 8 1 Cleaning the Instrument 8 2 Cleaning the Optics 8 3 Replacing the Battery Pack 8 4 Replacing the Target Window 8 5 Lamp Replacement Information 8 6 Troubleshooting Tips 9 Bar Code Reader Optional 9 1 Attaching the SP78 200 BCR to the Instrument 9 2 Scanning a Bar Code 9 3 Troubleshooting Appendices A Technical Specifications B Display Messages C Optional Accessories D Color Check 7 1 7 1 7 4 7 9 7 12 8 1 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 9 1 9 1 9 2 9 3 A 1 B 1 C 1 D 1 General Description The X Rite SP68 is a portable sphere spectrophotometer designed to give fast preci
27. 5 dif menu AL C H D65 ref01 Lab Hunter Wht Yel Yxy AEcmc 4 1 4 2 llluminant Observer Selection The SP68 has eighteen illuminant observer combinations available Any combination can be selected after a measurement to view data under different conditions To select an illuminant observer 797398 INCLUDED Repeatedly press Key 3 a 77 TT y b 7 24 menu L a b C dif L 98 34 INCLUDED a 2 83 b 6 42 menu L a b C dif D65 Daylight 6500k D65 D50 Daylight 5000k D50 A Incandescent A F2 Cool White W Al illuminant observer combinations may not F2 display Certain combinations may be F7 Broad Band turned off in Operation Options Section 7 2 F710 Dell A and F2 are preset on at the F112 TL84 factory Cum F12 Ultralume F1210 D75 Daylight 7500k D75 4 3 Reference Entry The SP68 can display the difference between a reference and a sample In order to display these differences the reference must first be entered into memory There are 50 locations to store references Measured references are stored spectrally and the tristimulus values are recalculated each time a different illuminant observer is selected Manually entered references are stored only in the selected color space and illum obs The instrument can be set to operate in auto reference enabled mode In this mode the unit will automatically select the closes
28. 690 67 52 700 67 89 INCLUDED 13 09 56 12 10 93 7 11 7 4 Setting Date And Time The date and time function allows you to adjust the instruments internal clock Eastern Time Zone is the factory default setting The date and time will be printed if Header is On with each measurement when data is output to a printer Refer below for setting procedure W if data is downloaded to the instrument from X Rite s QA Master software program the instrument s clock will automatically be set to the computer s time and date To set the date and time L 9410 INCLUDED C 21 88 h 193 97 1 Press menu key 1 twice to enter menu_L C h D65 dif MENU PAGE 2 2 Press cnfg key 3 to enter configuration functions 3 Press the 1 key 3 or 1 key 4 to select Date Time Option then press yes key 2 4 Set Date and Time Press next key 4 to move cursor to desired position on date or time Press key 2 to increase Press key 3 to decrease 12 10 93 10 52 04 Press the exit key 1 once to return to Date Time main menu or press key 1 twice to return to normal operation Press Press or Press Cursor Increase Decrease Moves Cursor 7 12 SECTION 8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Subjects covered in Section 8 are 8 1 Cleaning the Instrument 8 2 Cleaning the Optics 8 3 Replacing the Battery Pack 8 4 Replacing the Target Window 8 5 Readin
29. ANGE CHECK FOR DUST indicates excessive dust was detected in the optics or black trap or internal drift of components occurred during a zero calibration If this message does occur check for dust in the optics or black trap If not dust is present the message may indicate normal instrument drift Miscellaneous Error Messages BAD CODE RECEIVED NOT IN STORE MODE Indicates that a bar code was scanned when the instrument was not in storage mode BATTERY LOW indicates that the batteries are getting low and will soon need to be charged It will only be displayed while the measurement is in progress The instrument will still take accurate measurements LAMP FAILURE LAMP MUST BE REPLACED the lamp intensity is too weak for accurate measurements The lamp should only be replaced by X Rite or an authorized service center LAMP WARNING REPLACE LAMP SOON the lamp is marginal and should be replaced as soon as is conveniently possible APPENDIX C OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES QA Master Software Package 1255 00 Battery Pack Assembly sies oue pec iint ted MAS8 05 SP78 200 Bar Code Reader iei tte edes SP78 200 Portable Thermal Printer 115V AC sssesssssss 418 113 Portable Thermal Printer 230V AC 418X 113 MEET SP68 112 Interconnect cable for Macintosh computers with 8 pin mini DIN connector eee 418 79 Modular Interconnect Cable requires adaptor below
30. ECT DELETE MODE all group last 6 3 Printing Stored Measurements The SP68 has the ability to output stored measurement data directly to a serial printer or a computer The format that data gets printed in 1s controlled by the Printout Options select in Section 7 3 The measurement data that is printed depends on what Storage Option is selected in Operation Options Section 7 2 To print stored measurements 1 Refer to Section 7 to set RS 232 and Printout Options if required 2 In storage mode press edit key STORED oe l 4 to enter SELECT EDIT STORES REMAINING 99 OPTION screen menu view next edit 3 Press print key 3 to enter SELECT PRINT MODE screen SELECT EDIT OPTION del There are three modes of print that can be accessed during stored data printout SELECT O Print Last will print the data of PRINT MODE the last measurement taken in i all group last the selected group O Print Group will print all measurements that are I currently in the selected group E Im The group printout function will PrintGroup sle also printout the Group for Print Last each group that has data O Print All all measurements that are stored will be printed 6 7 gt Printing Stored Measurements Print Last 4 Press last key 4 to enter print SELECT last mode PRINT MODE al group 5 Press the 1 key 2 or T key 3 to select desired
31. ING DATA 1 OF 6 quit Stop Printing Ooo0c5oN ooooo nannan ooooo 6 4 Tagging and Storing Operation with optional BCR s Tags are entered by scanning If you intend to use the optional Bar Code Reader BCR we suggest that you read Section 9 before continuing with this tagging operation Tags are used as a method to label stored measurement samples for identification The sample data can then be printed or uploaded to X Rite s QA Master with tags applied Individual measurements can have from 1 to 6 tags attached There are three tag options to select from once a tag is scanned Tag All This option will only appear on the instruments display when no measurement data is stored in the instrument Any measurement that is taken after all is selected will have the scanned tag attached Tag Group This option will only appear on the instruments display when a new group is selected that has no stored measurements Any measurement taken in that group after group is selected will have the scanned tag attached The first tag that is scanned under group will also be used as the group name on the instrument Tag Next This option will store the scanned tag with the next sample that is measured When the stored measurement data from the instrument is uploaded to X Rite s QA Master software program all tags that were attached will also transfer To tag and store a measurement 1 Press store key 4 at the
32. MENU MENU PAGE 1 PAGE 1 level to enter storage function pass norm fail store Tagging and Storing Operation continued W if STORE WITH PASS FAIL and AUTO REFERENCE DISABLED are selected in Operation Options Section 7 2 continue with Step 2 If Auto Reference is Enabled advance to Step 3 2 Press edit key 4 to enter SELECT EDIT OPTION screen Press ref key 2 to enter TOLERANCE MODE screen Select desired reference for pass fail indication Press J key 2 to decrement and 1 key 4 increment through reference s Press exit key to return to DATA GROUP screen DATA GROUP 1 STORED 0 STORES REMAINING 999 menu view next edit SELECT EDIT OPTION exit refl del I I Sec 6 2 Sec 6 3 TOLERANCE MODE exit ref01 4 edit I I Press Decrement Increment 3 Select desired data group number or name downloaded from QA Master by repeatedly pressing the next key 3 DATA GROUP 1 STORED 0 STORES REMAINING 999 menu view next edit 6 11 Tagging and Storing Operation continued 4 Connect Bar Code Reader to I O port if not already connected and scan the desired bar code Refer to Section 9 to attach or if scan did not work correctly 5 The bar code name should appear on the first line of the display Select desired tagging method Press tag all key 2 if every measurement that
33. PAGE 1 pass norm fail store TOLERANCE MODE exit V ref01 4 edit Decrement Increment DEFINE TOLERANCE FOR REF01 exit aL a b D65 tol L To Step 5 Color Space lllum obs Adjusting Tolerance Values continued PASS FAIL METHOD AL a b or AL C H The AL a b and AL C H tolerance limit editing is similar and will be covered in the same procedure 5 Press tol key 4 to advance DEFINE TOLERANCE PASS FAIL METHOD screen FOR REFO1 exit aL a b D65 tol 6 Press Key 2 to select Pass Fail method Press exit key 1 to advance to PASS FAIL METHOD PASS FAIL LIMITS screen exit 4L a b 7 Set tolerance limits by pressing the next key 4 to move cursor to desired attribute Press key 2 to increase value or key 3 PASS EE E to decrease value 1 00 1 00 1 00 Press exit key 1 twice to save and exit tolerance procedure Press Increase Decrease Move Cursor OR i 7 Set tolerance limit for AE Press PASS FAIL LIMITS key 2 to increase value or key 3 to decrease value Press exit key 1 twice to save and exit tolerance procedure Press Increase Decrease Twice To Exit Adjusting Tolerance Values continued PASS FAIL METHOD AXYZ or AYxy W The AXYZ and AYxy tolerance limit editing is similar and will be covered in the same procedure 5 Press tol key 4 to advance DEFINE TOLERANCE
34. X Rite SP68 Sphere Spectrophotometer User s Manual NOTE Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance with the desired FCC and European emission requirements WARNING This instrument is not for use in explosive environment WARNUNG Das Ger t soll in einer explosiven Umgebung NICHT verwendet werden ADVERTENCIA NO use este aparato en los ambientes explosivos ATTENTION Cet instrument NE DOIT PAS tre utilis dans un environnent explosif AVVERTIMENTO NON usare questo apparecchio in ambienti esplosivi CAUTION Operational hazard exists if battery charger other than X Rite SE30 61 115V or SE30 62 230V is used Use only X Rite battery pack MA58 05 other types may burst causing personal injury VORSICHT Es besteht Betriebsgefahr bei der Verwendung von einem Adapter aufer X Rite SE30 61 115 U oder SE30 62 230 U Verwenden Sie nur den X Rite Akkupack MAS8 05 mit anderen Akkus l uft die Gefahr von Explosion und Verletzung ADVERTENCIA No use otro cargador de las pilas que no sea la pieza X Rite SE30 61 115V o SE30 62 230V por el riesgo de mal funcionamiento del equipo Use solamente las pilas MA58 05 de X Rite es posible que los otros tipos puedan estallar y causar dafios corporales ATTENTION Ne pas utiliser un autre adaptateur que la pi ce X Rite SE30 61 115V ou SE30 62 230V Utiliser seulement le pack de batteries MA58 05 il y a danger d explosion et des blessures avec d
35. ack trap and try reading again If error message still occurs refer to Display Messages in Appendix B If PLEASE WAIT XX 1 30 SECONDS is WHITE CALIBRATION displayed during calibration continue to hold in down position until calibration reading is over This UPDATED will only occur if the calibration procedure is performed within 30 seconds of a previous measurement SECTION 4 NORMAL OPERATION Subjects covered in Section 4 are O 4 1 Color Space Selection 4 2 Illuminant Observer Selection 4 3 Reference Entry 4 4 Sample Measurement 4 5 Using Measurement Averaging DL D D D 4 1 Color Space Selection There are eight colorimetric systems absolute and difference that can be selected when displaying measurement data Each momentary depression of Key 2 will page through L a b L C h XYZ Lab Hunter Wht Yel Yxy and Ab uc Pressing dif key 4 will display the difference values for the selected color space The instrument is shipped from the factory with XYZ Hunter Lab Wht Yel and Yxy disabled Refer to Section 7 2 Operation L 95 73 INCLUDED AL 09 INCLUDED Options to enable or disable ar 60 A8 27 color spaces b Ab 4 60 AE 66 menu L a b D65 dif menu AL a b D65 ref01 Yellowness will only allow illuminant observer combination C To select a color space ese INGLUDED L 09 INCLUDED e 14 A i Repeatedly press EU AH a AE ep Key 2 menu L C h D6
36. age mode 2 Hold the BCR in your hand as you would a pencil The BCR works best when tilted from 10 to 30 although any angle from 5 to 45 will work See Figure 2 D ea Operating Angle 10 30 Optimum Operating Angle Figure 2 3 Place the tip of the BCR on the white space to the left or right of the bar code Drag the BCR smoothly and lightly across the bar code Do not lift the tip of the BCR from the surface of the bar code See Figure 3 4 The instrument will display the title of the bar code if the scan was successful If the display appears blank try scanning the bar code again If after several scanning attempts the display still appears blank see Section 9 3 Troubleshooting Figure 3 9 3 Troubleshooting The factory default mode can be restored if the SP78 200 BCR is placed into an unusable or unknown configuration To restore the factory default mode 1 Disconnect the BCR from the instrument 2 Reconnect the BCR to the instrument 3 Scan the default configuration bar codes shown on the SP78 200 Bar Code Reader instruction sheet P N SP78 510 Does the SP78 200 BCR have power O Ared light will be visible at the tip of the BCR if it has power O Check the connection between the BCR and the instrument Be sure the connector is correctly inserted O Check the power supply for the instrument Refer to the instrument User s Manual Troubleshooting section i
37. e are a few guidelines you can follow If the item to be measured is smaller than the shoe you may want to make a platform the same height of the item for the instrument to sit on If the item to measure is curved you may want to make a jig for the item to rest in Specular Excluded Mode Measurements taken in the specular component excluded mode are inherently geometry sensitive The specular excluded mode will detect slight differences in surface texture If specular excluded is used the averaging mode should also be used e g average 3 5 readings per measurement W The inherent sensitivity to surface geometry i e pits scratches textures etc is greatly enhanced in the small area view model SP68S and will result in increased measurement variability For this reason use of the specular excluded mode is not recommended for this model Dark Colors For best accuracy and repeatability when measuring dark or high chroma colors the instrument should be calibrated more frequently Also the auto averaging mode should be used when measuring dark and high chroma colors When set to auto averaging the instrument will automatically require three measurements if an X Y or Z value of 2 5 or less is detected Refer to Section 7 2 for averaging setup 2 1 Instrument Positioning continued Non Uniform Samples Non uniform samples such as plaids and patterned materials should also be measured using the averaging
38. ed W Pass Fail indication will only display if the STORED 1 pass fail storage option is activated STORES REMAINING 998 menu view next edit 8 The measurement data can be displayed by pressing view key 2 STORE WITH PASS FAIL R AL 4 09 INCLUDED aC 02 AH 06 AE 11 exit sL C H D6510 9 Press the exit key 1 to return to the storage display 10 Continue with additional tag storage measurements if required 6 13 Tagging and Storing Operation continued QA Master Group Name Special Feature The SP68 has a unique feature that allows the user to automatically switch to a group that uses the same name as the scanned tag For example if GROUP 5 is named Light Blue 6 and the scanned tag has the same name the SP68 will display a group key Pressing this key allows you to switch to that group if desired The tag key that displays works in the same manner as next tag Pressing this key will store the scanned tag with the originally selected group The group key will only appear if tags that are scanned have the same names as downloaded group names QA Master Sample Tagging Special Feature Remotely measured samples can be assigned with Accept Reject status using the BCR tagging option Uploaded samples in QA Master can be given the desired Accept Reject status Notes O To assign a sample with Accept Reject status a tag must be scanned
39. es autres types AVVERTENZA Non usare un altro caricabatterie che non del pezzo X Rite X Rite SE30 61 115V o SE30 62 230V per il rischio di malfunzionamento dell apparecchio Usare solamente gli accumulatori MA58 05 di X Rite possibile che altri tipi possano scoppiare e causare danno personale CAUTION Do not place battery pack in pocket Dispose of batteries properly VORSICHT Der Akkupack soll nicht auf Ihrer Person getragen werden Beseitigen Sie ihn richtig ADVERTENCIA No ponga las pilas en el bolsillo Disponga de las pilas propiamente ATTENTION Ne pas porter le pack de batteries dans la poche Sen d barrasser correctement AVVERTENZA Non mettere gli pacchi d accumulatori in tasca Disporre degli accumulatori propriamente FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canada This Class A d
40. f the instrument does not have power Is the SP78 200 BCR configuration correct To restore the factory default mode 1 Disconnect the BCR from the instrument 2 Reconnect the BCR to the instrument 3 Scan the default configuration bar codes Does the SP78 200 BCR wavelength of light match the bar code The BCR will not read bar codes that are designed to be secure black on black The optical signal returning from the bar code is not adequate for measuring the bars and spaces Is the SP78 200 BCR being held at the correct angle The BCR will operate when held at an angle of 5 to 45 The optimum operating angle is from 10 to 30 Troubleshooting continued Was the entire bar code scanned O Drag the BCR through the entire bar code at a constant speed Increase the scanning speed Typically the BCR is moved too slowly O Be sure the BCR scans the entire bar code O Be sure the BCR maintained contact with the surface of the bar code O Be sure the bar code is not damaged dirty or worn Try to scan an area without these defects Does the SP78 200 BCR tip need replacement If the tip becomes damaged or shows signs of excessive wear it must be replaced To replace the tip 1 Disconnect the BCR from the instrument 2 Unscrew the tip from the wand 3 Replace using part number SE124 01 01 9 4 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Measuring Geometries d 8 Fiber optic pick up with mu
41. g Lamp Replacement Information 8 6 Troubleshooting Tips p EE Te uS e s The X Rite SP68 is covered by a one year limited warranty excluding battery pack and should be referred to the factory or authorized service center for repair within the warranty period Attempts to make repairs within this time frame may void the warranty X Rite provides a factory repair service to their customers Because of the complexity of the circuitry all circuit repairs should be referred to the factory or an authorized service center X Rite will repair any SP68 past warranty Shipping costs to the factory or to an authorized service center shall be paid by the customer and the instrument shall be submitted in its original carton as a complete unaltered unit 8 1 Cleaning the Instrument The exterior of the instrument may be wiped clean with a cloth dampened with water or a mild cleaner whenever required CAUTION DO NOT use any ketone solvents to clean the unit This will cause damage to the cover 8 1 8 2 Cleaning the Optics The optics should be cleaned once a week in normal environments and more often in dirty or dusty environments 1 Unplug the AC adaptor and turn the power switch Off 2 Carefully lift the instrument up and blow short bursts of clean dry air into the optics opening This should remove any accumulated dust in the optics area WARNING Do not invert air cans that use freon as a propellant Doing so could
42. h the battery pack out Refer to Section 1 3 for installation 1 6 CA Charging the Battery Pack continued AC Adaptor Connection Procedure 1 Plug the small connector end of the AC adaptor into the adaptor jack on the back of the instrument or the battery pack 2 Plug the adaptor into the AC wall outlet Adaptor Jack Small Connector AC Wall Outlet Instrument Charging Battery Pack Charging AC Wall Outlet Adaptor Jack Small Connector Adaptor W The unit will not lose any of the preset information i e cal refs etc if the battery pack is removed Refer to Battery Pack Replacement in Section 8 for proper removal and installation 1 6 Menu Page Selection The main menu is contained in two pages To advance through the page menus continually press Key 1 norm normal this key will always return the display to the e E Ds INGEUDED main screen L a b L C h be 273 79 etc menu L C h D65 dif pass fail this key is used to access pass fail operation and tolerance editing MENU PAGE 1 Store storage mode allows pass measurement data to be stored norm fail printed and deleted from selected groups This function can also be used with X Rite s QA Master software program cal calibration the cal key accesses the calibration function where white calibration and zero reflectance measurements are performed cnfg configuration opera
43. igital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Dear Customer Congratulations We at X Rite Incorporated are proud to present you with an X Rite SP68 Sphere Spectrophotometer This instrument represents the very latest in microcontrollers integrated circuits fiber optics and display technologies As a result your X Rite SP68 is a rugged and reliable instrument whose performance and design exhibit the qualities of a finely engineered instrument which is not surpassed To fully appreciate and protect your investment we suggest that you take the necessary time to read and fully understand this manual As always X Rite stands behind your unit with a one year limited warranty and a dedicated service organization If the need arises please don t hesitate to call us Thank you for your trust and confidence X Rite Incorporated Proprietary Notice The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and proprietary data of X Rite Incorporated This manual has been prepared expressly for the purpose of assisting in the use and general maintenance of this instrument Publication of this information does not imply any rights to reproduce or use this manual for purposes other than installing operating or maintaining this instrument No part of
44. instrument held down Pass Fail indication will only display if the pass fail storage option is activated see previous page Release instrument from sample DATA DISPLAYED WITH UNIT HELD DOWN STORE WITH PASS FAIL R AL 4 09 INCLUDED AC 02 AH 06 AE 1 1 exit aL C H Deng 6 The last measurement data can be redisplayed by pressing view key 2 W Measurements can be taken in the view mode if desired The data group name can be customized by downloading group names with QA Master software package STORED 1 STORES REMAINING 998 menu view next edit 6 3 6 2 Deleting Stored Measurements There are three methods for deleting stored measurements O Delete Last Allows only the last measurement taken in the selected group to be deleted from stored memory O Delete Group Deletes all stored measurements in the selected group O Delete All Causes all stored measurements in all twenty groups to be deleted To delete a measurement DATA GROUP 1 STORED 5 1 At Storage Menu level press edit STORES REMAINING ed key 4 to enter SELECT EDIT OPTION menu menu view next edit 2 Press the del key 3 to enter the SELECT DELETE MODE menu if auto reference is disabled key 2 will allow selection and editing of reference tolerances Delete Last SELECT DELETE MODE 3 Press last key 4 all group 4 Pre
45. is to be stored will receive the scanned tag tag all will not appear if any measurements have previously been stored Press tag group key 3 if all measurements in the selected group will have the same scanned tag ita group is not named and tag group is selected the scanned tag name will take the place of the data group on the first line of the instrument display tag group will not appear if any measurements have previously been stored in the group Press tag next key 4 if the measurement to follow will be the only sample with the scanned tag attached A total of 6 tags can be attached to each measurement The total of 6 tags includes combinations of all group and next tag selections WHITE SAMPLE BARCODE DATA IS FOR tag tag tag exit all group next menu view next edit WHITE SAMPLE STORED 0 STORES REMAINING 99p menu view next edit DATA GROUP 1 STORED 0 STORES REMAINING 99p menu view next edit 6 12 Tagging and Storing Operation continued 6 Scan additional bar codes 1f more are required for all group or next samples W if no tag method is selected before a measurement is taken the instrument assumes a next tag selection 7 Take measurement by lowering the unit to the target window on the sample Lift unit off sample after READING COMPLETE indication is display
46. justment feature allows the user to select the color space illum obs and tolerance values for each reference AL a b and AL C H method allows pass fail indication on AE or all attributes AXYZ or AYxy method allows pass fail indication on all attributes AWht or AYel method allows pass fail indication on available attributes AEcmc method allows adjustment of 1 lightness factor and c chromaticity factor and pass fail based on cf commercial factor The pass fail method selected will cause the tolerance editing procedures to differ Each tolerance method selected will be covered separately The initial tolerance procedure will be covered in steps 1 4 Thereafter each tolerance method will start at Step 5 5 1 Adjusting Tolerance Values continued To adjust tolerance values 1 At MENU PAGE 1 press pass fail key 3 to enter pass fail option 2 Press tol key 4 to enter the TOLERANCE MODE screen 3 Select reference by pressing 1 key 2 to decrement or 1 key 3 to increment The available references are 1 through 50 Press edit key 4 to advance to DEFINE TOLERANCE screen 4 Select tolerance method by pressing Key 2 The available methods are AL a b AL C H AXYZ AYel AWht AYxy and AECMC Select illum obs combination by pressing Key 3 IMPORTANT The following pages cover each tolerance method separately MENU
47. lti sensor array SP688 Small Area View 6mm illumination 4mm viewing SP68 Standard Area View 11mm illumination 8mm viewing SP68L Large Area View 18mm illumination 16mm viewing SP68T 18mm illumination 8mm viewing NOTE Illumination area is minimum specimen size Light Source Gas filled tungsten lamp approx 3000 K Illuminant Types C Des Dso A F2 F7 F11 F12 amp D75 Standard Observers 2 amp 10 Measurement Functions Pass Fail based on L a b L C h XYZ Yxy Lab Hunter Whiteness per CIE and ASTM E313 amp Yellowness per ASTM E313 and D1925 AL a b AL C H AXYZ AYxy ALab Hunter AWht AYel AE amp AEcmc Receiver Blue enhanced silicon photodiodes Spectral Range 400nm 700nm Spectral Interval 20nm measured 15nm bandwidth 10nm output Storage 50 References 999 Samples Measurement Range 096 20096 Reflectance Measuring Time Approx 2 5 seconds Inter instrument Agreement 0 20 AE ab based on average of 12 BCRA series II tile 0 40 AE ab max on any tile Short Term Repeatability 0 05 AE ab max SP68 SP68L 0 10 AE ap max SP68S 20 measurements on white calibration reference at 5 second intervals Lamp Life Approx 500 000 measurements Power Supply Six rechargeable AA Ni metal hydride batteries included Removablebattery pack 7 2VDC rated 1100mAh AC Adaptor Requirements SP68 90 130VAC 50 60Hz 18W Max SP68X 180 260VAC 50 60H
48. ma color especially when specular excluded mode is used When set to auto averaging the instrument will automatically require three measurements if an X Y or Z value of 2 5 or less is detected The following example has an average setting of 2 To take an average measurement 1 Select measurement function i e normal storage or pass fail 2 Position target window over the first sample area to be measured 3 Take measurement by lowering unit to target window on sample Release unit off of first area on sample when READING COMPLETE is displayed 4 7 gt Using Measurement Averaging continued 4 MEASURE SAMPLE 2 OF 2 is displayed MEASURE SAMPLE 20F2 W Measurement averaging can be aborted at anytime by pressing reset key 1 The last measurement taken will be the data that is displayed 5 Center target window over second area on sample 6 Take measurement 7 AVERAGE CALCULATED is displayed and then the averaged measurement data AVERAGE CALCULATE SECTION 5 PASS FAIL OPERATION Subjects covered in Section 5 are O 5 1 Adjusting Tolerance Values Oo 5 2 Pass Fail Measurement The Pass Fail feature will indicate a pass or fail signal on a sample measurement based on the tolerance assigned to a reference Tolerance limits can be set for all available color spaces 5 1 Adjusting Tolerance Values The tolerance ad
49. mal conditions of operation repairs will be billed at a nominal cost In this case an estimate will be submitted before work is started if requested The unit shall be returned with transportation charges prepaid THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THIS WARRANTY OBLIGATION IS LIMITED TO SERVICING THE UNIT RETURNED TO X RITE INCORPORATED or AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER FOR THAT PURPOSE X Rite Incorporated offers a rate repair program for instruments out of warranty For more information contact X Rite Instrument Services Department Always include serial number in any correspondence concerning the unit The serial number is located on the bottom of the instrument This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and jurisdiction and venue shall lie with the courts of Michigan as selected by X Rite Incorporated CAUTION This instrument is not for use in explosive environments Table of Contents General Description User Interface What To Do First 1 Getting Started 1 1 Unpacking and Inspection 1 2 Unlocking and Locking the Shoe 1 3 Installing Battery Pack 1 4 Applying Power 1 5 Charging the Battery Pack 1 6 Menu Page Selection 1 7 Display Description 2 Instrument Positioning and Measurement Techniques 3 Calibration 3 1 Positioning the Instrument on the White Calibration Standard 3 2 Positioning the Instrument on the Black Trap 3 3 Calibration Procedure
50. movement of the trap during measurement may cause an error message to display 1 Center the aperture in the target window over the black trap by holding the outside edge of the shoe with your left hand Hold Here With Left Hand Apertur 2 Lower the instrument to the shoe and hold until the measurement is taken W The black trap should be cleaned periodically with clean dry compressed air Or wiped clean with a lint free cloth A WARNING LARGE CHANGE CHECK FOR DUST error message will occur during zero reflectance measurement if dust is detected in the trap or optics or if the instrument experiences normal drift If the message appears clean optics and black trap and measure zero again 3 4 3 3 Calibration Procedure To perform a calibration 1 Make sure white cal standard and black trap are clean see calibration notes Section 3 2 Press menu key 1 twice to enter MENU PAGE 2 L 94 10 INCLUDED C 21 88 h 193 97 menu L C h D65 dif Press Twice 3 Press cal key 2 to enter calibration function The software datecode and copyright are momentarily displayed READ WHITE CALIBRATION PLAQUE is displayed Pressing exit key 1 will abort the calibration procedure and calibration will not be updated MENU PAGE 2 CALIBRATION X RITE SP68 VERS XXXX COPYRIGHT 1993 READ WHITE CALIBRATION PLAQUE Calibration Procedure
51. nd warm water solution thoroughly rinsed with warm water and wiped dry with a lint free cloth You must let the standard dry completely before taking a calibration reading Return standard to its protective envelope The black trap should be cleaned periodically to remove any dust or contamination that may have gotten in the tube Clean the trap with compressed air or wipe with dry lint free cloth Always store the black trap with the cap on the measurement opening Do not move the SP68 while taking a calibration measurement If motion is detected an error message will be displayed and calibration aborted 3 1 3 1 Positioning the Instrument on the White Standard You must set the SP68 on the white standard so that the rubber pads on the bottom of the shoe reside on the standard and the target is centered on the circle If you do not the unit will rock and cause an erroneous reading of the standard Positioning Procedure 1 Center the target window on the White circle making sure that the rubber pads are completely on the standard CORRECT INCORRECT 2 Take the measurement Positioning the Instrument on the White Calibration Standard continued X Rite Reflection Standard CGYVONVLS NOLLO3143H IMA k D X Rite Reflection Standard P N SP68 62 Serial No AXXXXXP XXXXX Date XX XX XX WAVE REFL
52. nto measurement aperture Make sure measurement surface is flat INVALID READING MAXIMUM REFLECTANCE EXCEEDED surface measured is greater than the maximum range of the instrument 200 INVALID READING RESET DURING READ CHECK BATTERIES this message may appear if the instrument is stored for an extended period of time Recharge the batteries for 16 hours If batteries are not charged after 16 hours replace battery pack INVALID READING SWITCH RELEASED TOO SOON read switch was not closed during entire reading Try taking reading again Calibration Error Messages CALIBRATION ERROR calibration requires that the instrument remains motionless during the white cal If the error persists and is not due to movement the number that is displayed should be reported to X Rite or an authorized service center NEED CALIBRATION DUE TO ABORTED CAL READ WHITE the user aborted the calibration procedure during measurement sequence NEED CALIBRATION DUE TO BAD ZERO CAL zero reflectance calibration measurement was not properly updated B 1 gt Display Messages continued Calibration Error Messages continued NEED CALIBRATION DUE TO TEMPERATURE READ WHITE a 10 C change in temperature occurred since the last calibration NEED CALIBRATION DUE TO 4 HOUR FLAG READ WHITE a calibration procedure has not been performed for 4 hours WARNING LARGE CH
53. o emulate other instrument outputs When set to OFF the instrument communicates normally When set to ON alternate communication modes can be selected from a list of options Specific details on this feature can be obtained from your X Rite representative The factory default is OFF Specific details on this feature are contained in publication SP68 602 Sphere Spectrophotometer Instrument Emulation available from your X Rite representative Baud Rate determines the input output rate characters per second of the RS 232 port Available outputs are 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19200 The factory default setting is 9600 baud Line Feed Operation varies the delimiter at the end of each line of data When set to OFF just a carriage return is sent at the end of a line of data When set to ON a carriage return then a line feed are sent at the end of the line of data The factory default setting is LF with CR 7 1 CA Setting RS 232 Communication Options continued Handshake Operation is used for data transmission Handshake may be set to NO HANDSHAKE PIN 5 is CTS SIGNAL Pin 5 is BUSY SIGNAL or XON XOFF Handshake should be set to No Handshake when not being used The factory default setting is No Handshake To change the communication options 1 Press menu key 1 twice to enter MENU PAGE 2 L 94 10 INCLUDED 88 Press Twice 2 Press cnfg key 3 to enter configuration
54. on the adaptor complies with the AC line voltage in your area If not contact X Rite or your Authorized Representative The instrument battery pack should be fully charged 10096 in 16 hours and should provide over 500 measurements Charging the battery pack for less than 16 hours will reduce the operating time of the unit see charging tips Charging Tips L1 The instrument features a fast charge cycle which will charge a fully discharged battery pack to 50 capacity in 4 hours A 100 charge will be restored to a fully discharged pack in 16 hours A Battery Low message will appear on the display when there are approximately 50 measurements left The charger should be plugged in as soon as possible when the message appears A Batteries Very Low Must Be Charged message will appear when there is insufficient charge to operate the instrument Once this message appears the charger must be connected before any more measurements can be taken The removable battery pack is equipped with a built in charger jack for external charging This allows an additional pack to be charged while one is in use in the instrument A fully discharged pack will be completely charged in 16 hours If the instrument is to be stored for an extended period of time over 6 months the battery pack should be removed from the unit NOTE Do not plug the AC adaptor into the instrument without a battery pack installed The instrument will not function wit
55. onnector Lock Shoe 1 4 1 4 Applying Power Battery Operation The SP68 is activated during battery operation by pressing the Power On Off switch located on the rear of the instrument The unit will automatically turn off after 45 seconds of non operation If the SP68 is allowed to power down after 45 seconds simply taking a measurement or pressing any key will reactivate the unit The SP68 will always wakeup in the same operation function e g L a b L C h etc as when it powered down The instrument can also be turned off by pressing the power On Off switch on the rear of the unit The switch should always be used to turn off the unit when it is going to be stored AC Operation The battery pack must be installed before plugging in the AC adaptor refer to Sec 1 3 As long as the AC adaptor is connected to the instrument the SP68 will remain on The power on off will act as a reset and return instrument to its main mode 1 5 Charging the Battery Pack The Battery Pack Must Be Charged Before Use The SP68 is powered by six nickel metal hydride batteries in a removable battery pack The battery pack must remain in the instrument for proper operation The AC adaptor charges the batteries when it is plugged in but does not eliminate the need for the batteries The SP68 can be operated while the batteries are being charged Before plugging in the AC adaptor make sure that the voltage indicated
56. ress or Press W On certain options the 1 key 2 will page down through the available settings while the T key 3 will page up through the available settings 4 Select the number of samples averaged 1 16 or Auto Averaging Press J key 2 to decrease and 1 key 3 to increase averaging number Press next key 4 to advance to the next option AVERAGING MODE 1 SAMPLE AVERAGED exit select 4 next 5 Select Auto Reference option Press on key 2 to ENABLE or off key 3 to DISABLE Press next key 4 to advance to the next option AUTO REFERENCE ENABLED off 6 Select the number of reference locations required 1 50 Press the J key 2 to decrement and the 1 key 3 to increment Press next key 4 to advance to the next option Enable Disable REFERENCE LIMIT 50 REFERENCES exit select next Continued Setting Operation Options continued 7 Select the color space you want to display Press sel key 3 to select color space and press Key 2 to turn color space Off or On A color space turned Off will not display during normal operation Press next key 4 to advance to the next option COLOR SPACE OPTIONS L a b IS ON exit off on sel next 8 Select the illuminant observer combinations you want to display Press sel key 3 to select illuminant observer and press Key 2 to turn
57. ress the exit key 1 once to return to Communication Options main menu or press key 1 twice to return to normal operation HANDSHAKE OPTIONS NO HANDSHAKE exit select 4 next XON XOFF Pin 5 BUSY Pin 5 CTS To Emulation Mode 7 2 Setting Operation Options There are nine options that can be adjusted to meet your requirements Listed below is a description of these options and the procedure to change their settings Set Averaging averaging mode is used to select 1 16 measurements for calculating a single sample reading Measurements are taken at different locations on a sample to achieve average measurement values The average option can also be set to auto averaging Auto averaging ensures accuracy when samples are very dark or high chroma Whenever an X Y or Z value of 2 596 or less is detected the instrument will automatically require three measurements The three measurements will then be averaged into one value Auto Averaging is set on at the factory and is the default setting when averaging is set to 1 no averaging is performed and no averaging measurements will be displayed Auto Reference when set to Enable the reference with the smallest color difference is automatically selected during a measurement When set to Disabled a reference must be selected before a measurement Factory default setting is Enabled Reference Limit allows you to select the number
58. ressing Key 3 b 1 16 menu L a b D65 dif 3 Position target window over sample Sample Measurement continued 4 Lower unit to target window and hold compressed Release unit from sample after READING COMPLETE is displayed ifan error message occurs during the measurement try reading sample again If error message still occurs refer to Display Messages in Appendix B 5 The instrument will display the 7 INCLUDED absolute or difference measured E ou The sample data can be viewed under different illuminant observer combinations by pressing Key 3 The data can also be viewed in a different color space by pressing Key 2 W if auto reference is on the instrument will select the reference that is the closest match to the sample 02 INCLUDED AE 02 menu aL a b D65 ref01 AL a b AL C h and AEcmc can display measurement differences as words if desired Refer to Section 7 2 for information on Delta Expression 4 6 4 5 Using Measurement Averaging W Measurement Averaging must be activated in Operation Options before averaging can take place Refer to Section 7 2 for procedure When averaging is activated the averaging sequence will be required for all functions i e normal storage and pass fail Averaging should be used when measuring non uniform samples textured materials and any dark or high chro
59. ression SECTION 6 STORAGE OPERATION Subjects covered in Section 6 O 6 1 Storing Measurements 6 2 Deleting Stored Measurements 6 3 Printing Stored Measurements 6 4 Tagging and Storing Operation with optional BCR 6 5 QA Master Run Job Operation DL D D D Storage operation allows measurement data to be stored deleted and output to a computer or printer When the SP68 is used in conjunction with X Rite s QA Master software program stored measurement data is uploaded directly into the application for visual analysis Data that is displayed during storage operation depends on what storage method is selected in Operation Options Section 7 2 If Store Data Only is selected the data displayed will be based on the last color space selected in normal operation If Store with Pass Fail is set the displayed data is based on the closest pass fail reference 6 1 Storing Measurements Storage allows sample measurements to be assigned to group numbers Once in storage mode the operator can randomly select group numbers and measure as many samples as desired in the selected group The instrument allows a maximum of 999 samples to be stored in 20 groups Stored sample measurements can also have scanned tags attached by use of the optional bar code reader BCR Group names are assigned by scanning tags Individual measurements can have up to 6 tags attached Refer to Section 6 1 for additional information on BCR
60. se and accurate color measurement information on any surface smooth to textured on a number of different materials including paper paint plastic and textiles The SP68 uses a dual beam optics system which ensures long term stability accuracy and reliability of measurements The pulsed tungsten lamp provides a reliable and consistent light source which has a very long life and prevents heat build up To determine the influence of the specular component the SP68 automatically provides both specular included and specular excluded data Operating Keys 4 AC Adaptor Target Window Charger Jack RS 232 Port Battery Power ON OFF Button Instrument Shoe Serial Number Label bottom of instrument Battery Access Door vi User Interface This information will familiarize you with the typographical conventions display function and general terms used in this manual O In the text portion of this manual the SP68 key names are shown with brackets on both sides and in boldface e g cnfg etc When this is not applicable the key switch will be shown as a number with quotation marks e g Key 1 etc Switches are numbered from left to right When a key is momentarily depressed the word press will be used e g Press cal or Press Key 2 Information that will appear in the display window will be shown with quotation marks on each side and in boldface e g MEASURE
61. ss 1 key 2 or T key 3 to select desired group number DATA GROUP 1 DELETE READING 5 Press yes key 4 to delete last exit select yes measurement in the selected group Decrease Increase continued 6 4 gt Deleting Stored Measurements continued To Select Delete Mode 5 Press exit key 1 to return to the delete mode menu DATA GROUP 1 DELETE READING 4 exit selects yes Delete Group SELECT 3 Press group key 3 DELETE MODE all group 4 Press 1 key 2 or 1 key 3 to select desired group number d DELETE WHOLE GROUP exit select 4 yes Press yes key 4 to delete selected group Decrease Increase DATA GROUP 1 DATA GROUP DELETED is DELETED displayed DATA GROUP 1 DELETE WHOLE GROUP 5 Press exit key 1 to return to the exit select 4 yes delete mode menu Deleting Stored Measurements continued Delete All 3 Press all key 2 4 Press yes key 4 to clear all stored data in all groups ALL DATA CLEARED is displayed SELECT DELETE MODE all 5 RESET GROUPS TO DEFAULTS is displayed Press no key 1 to keep preset group names i e names set in QA Master Press yes key 4 to reset names to factory defaults i e Data Group 1 etc ALL DATA CLEARED RESET GROUPS TO DEFAULTS 6 Press exit key 1 to exit delete mode SEL
62. t key 1 twice to save Press Increase Decrease Move Cursor and exit tolerance procedure Twice To Exit 5 2 Pass Fail Measurement The Pass Fail measurement will indicate a pass or fail signal based on the tolerance limits set on the selected reference When the SP68 is interfaced to a serial printer data will print after each measurement The data that is printed is based on the Printout Options selected see Section 7 3 If measurement data storage with pass fail indication is required refer to Section 6 To take a pass fail measurement W References must be measured and tolerances edited before a pass fail measurement will display usable data Refer to Sections 4 3 and 5 1 1 Press pass fail key 3 at the MENU PAGE 1 MENU PAGE 1 level to enter pass fail function i norm Gi store 2 The Pass Fail measurement screen is displayed W A reference must be selected if Auto Reference is disabled in Operation Options Press the ref key 4 to access reference menu Select For Manual Ref 3 Take measurement by lowering unit to sample Pass Fail Measurement continued 4 The difference data and a PASS or FAIL 1 long beep will display to indicate sample status AL a b AL C h and AEcmc L darker tolerance methods can display as esum i ab gt gt yel measurement differences as words if desired Refer to Section 7 2 for information on Delta Exp
63. t reference during a measurement In auto reference disabled mode the operator has to manually select the reference location before a measurement Once you have selected a reference manually that reference will be used until a different reference is selected Refer to Setting Operation Options Section 7 2 for manual and auto reference selection To measure a reference 1 Select desired color space and illuminant observer 2 Press dif key 4 to display color difference L 09 INCLUDED aat 27 e E 66 3 Press the ref key 4 to enter E est ref01 reference selection menu 4 Press 1 key 2 or 1 key 3 to select reference location After selection press edit key 4 to enter L 95 82 REFERENCE a 33 reference entry menu b 4 66 exit ref01t edit MEASURE REFERENCE SAMPLE is displayed I i r Decrement Increment Continue with Step 5 to manually MEASURE enter reference values Advance to REFERENCE SAMPLE Step 6 to measure a reference 4 3 Reference Entry continued 5 Manual Entered Reference 8 The 4 and next key descriptions will not display if AUTO REFERENCE is turned on in modes Sec 7 2 Press next key 4 to move cursor to desired attribute Press key 2 to increase the value Press key 3 to decrease the value After values are entered advance to Step 7 L 95 82 REFERENC a
64. this manual may be reproduced transcribed transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic magnetic mechanical optical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of an officer of X Rite Incorporated These provisions are intended to state all of the rights and responsibilities between X Rite Incorporated and the customer They supersede all warranties expressed or implied and whether of merchantability fitness or otherwise The remedies contained in this manual are exclusive Customer and X Rite Incorporated waive all other remedies including but not limited to consequential damages This product is covered by one or more of the following U S Patents 5 400 138 Other patents pending Foreign patent numbers provided on request Copyright O 1992 by X Rite Incorporated ALL RIGHTS RESERVED X Rite amp and QA Master are registered trademarks of X Rite Incorporated SP68 is a trademark of X Rite Incorporated Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other logos product names registered trademarks and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective holders Limited Warranty X Rite Incorporated warrants each unit manufactured to be free of defects in material and workmanship excluding battery pack for a period of twelve months If the fault has been caused by misuse or abnor
65. tion options printing formats and communication parameters are set under this function 1 7 Display Description The characters in the display above each key switch dictate which function will be selected or which action will take place when a key switch is pressed Normally upper case lettering is used for display messages and lower case lettering is used for menu options that are selectable by the user Sphere geometry specular included or specular excluded is selected in the Operation Options Section 7 2 Absolute Measurement Display if L INCLUDED D Sphere Geometry Difference Measurement Display Delta L Valu EXCLUDED Sphere Delta a Valu Geometry Delta b Valu Delta E Value Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 1 9 SECTION 2 INSTRUMENT POSITIONING amp MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES General The variety of items that the SP68 can measure is almost endless However in order to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements the bottom of the shoe must be O Parallel with the surface to be measured if the surface is flat Tangent to the surface to be measured if the surface is curved The reason for this is that any movement during measurement can cause the reading to vary To obtain the most accurate and repeatable measurements ther
66. z 20W Max 12VDC 700ma Positive Tip Specular component included with similar measurement area A 1 gt Technical Specifications continued Charge Time Storage Temperature Range In Instrument 4 hours 50 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 16 hours 100 Weight External Pack Approx 16 hours 1 4 kg 3 lbs 202 Measurements per charge Dimensions poe messremients Height 11 6 cm 4 56 in Data Interface Width 7 62 cm 3 0 in Patented bi directional RS 232 Length 22 5 cm 8 85 in 300 19200 baud a Displav Accessories play Carrying Case Calibration Standard 4 row by 20 character supertwist Black Trap Users Manual and AC dot matrix LCD Adaptor Operating Temperature Range 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 85 relative humidity maximum non condensing CAUTION This instrument is not for use in explosive environments Specifications and design subject to change without notice A 2 APPENDIX B DISPLAY MESSAGES The most likely reasons for error messages to display are described below If an error message is consistently displayed contact X Rite or an Authorized Service Center Measurement Error Messages INVALID READING BATTERIES VERY LOW MUST BE CHARGED indicates batteries are too low to operate the unit Plug in charger and wait 5 minutes before attempting to take accurate measurements INVALID READING LIGHT LEAKAGE stray light is getting i

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