D25 NC User's Manual
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1. YMD 2000 01 01 HNS AUTOSEARCH gt 03 19 5 DATE TIME Po MAIN MENU B Figure 49 Date Time Global Options 24 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt DIAGNOSTICS To initiate select Diagnostics from the Main Menu and select the GO button to obtain the menu of available tests Choose the desired function using the UP and DOWN arrow keys and then press the RIGHT arrow button The various functions perform as described below Settings STANDARDIZE gt LOBAL OPTIONS SELECT PRODUCT gt EDIT A ee gt SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT MEASURE Figure 50 Diagnostics Diagnostics gt White Tile Repeatability Select the White Repeatability by using the RIGHT arrow key Diagnostics GREEN TILE CHECK SIGNAL LEVELS gt DISTANCE SENSOR gt SELF TESIT gt MAIN MENU B Figure 51 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 F white Repeatability white Repeatability Figure 52 Standardization for White Tile Repeatability Global Options 25 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 When standardization is complete the white tile is left at the port for a series of 20 readings F White Repeatability J Figure 53 Initiation of Repeatability Test Readings are taken in X Y Z and the dE is reported at the end and compared to a dE tolerance2. CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 26 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 Edit Product 13 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Figure 27 CMC Shade Sort Data View 2 Figure 28 CMC Parameters Entry Set the dEcmc commercial factor default is 1 00 dEcmc l c ratio default is 2 00 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 When the Standard Values parameter is highlighted press the right arrow button to move to the Standard Values configuration screen MAIN MENU Figure 29 Standard Values Setup For a PHYSICAL standard place the standard under the sensor window at a valid distance and press the GO button READ to read the standard and place its measurement values in the selected color scale in the product setup When complete press the LEFT arrow button DONE to return to the product setup screen Edit Product 14 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Figure 30 Entering Standard Values For a NUMERIC standard where only reference color values have been provided change the highl
3. Edit Product 11 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Data View VIEW 1 ILL OBS COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 21 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 CMC SHADE SORT Figure 22 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 23 Color Plot View II Obs Choose the illuminant observer combination under which color values will be calculated Use the down arrow buiton to move down to the ILL OBS parameter then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button Edit Product 12 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 24 Illuminant Observer Data View Color Scale Choose the color scale you wish to see Use the down arrow buiton to move down to the Color Scale parameter then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 25 Color Scale Data View Color Index Choose the single number color index you wish to see Use the down arrow button to move down to the Color Index parameter then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button COLOR SCALE
4. D25 NC User s Manual The world s true measure of color CA HunterLab Hunter Associates Laboratory 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston Virginia 20190 USA www hunterlab com A60 1016 487 Manual Version 1 0 For Firmware Version 1 10 14 073A amp Above An ISO 9001 Certified Company D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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 1 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ooccccccnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnonononccccncncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos l NY aE Oe NE pasalo cio l Unpacking cc Connecting the D2 N Crece a a EA l The Button Pad amp eC Display aia 2 r O E E E R 2 Dakine A Simple Measurement sceanra a a aaa 4 Additional Components A ACCESSO IES scienee a E a a ai 4 CHAPTER EDIT PRODUC E aora 6 PEO CCU NI UD E A ob E A E EE 7 PEO CUCL AIA esna rd 8 AMOS MO cis 9 A Se ease A re AE E E rca ha as ae eet A atc dats da Meee E Aa eas
5. Pair HL S2338 oe Spike sag surge protection to Power conditioning E permit stable operation Installation category II Over Voltage See note under Regulatory Notice Maintenance 36 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Illumination Area of illumination 18 to 30mm Illumination Monodirectional illumination at 0 From 2 5 to 4 5in from the front Distance to Product surface of the sensor window Viewing Maintenance 37 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 CHAPTER 8 INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT REPAIR PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS 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 insta
6. When 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 TOLERANCES gt HCCI gt MAIN MENU Figure 35 Run Configuration amp Read Over Time Run Configuration Read Mode You may choose whether to read and present data averaged over a selectable time period TIME or averaged for each piece read PIECE by pressing the right arrow button lf PIECE is selected the system turntable remains in place without turning reads the sample and reports the results If TIME is selected the D25 NC continuously measures and reports data over turntable rounds one turn 5seconds Run Configuration Run Configuration Figure 36 Run Configuration and Piece Mode Run Configuration Interval If TIME is selected set the measurement integration averaging time The intervals are increased or decreased in 5 second steps by 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 17 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 I Run Configuration am EAD MODE oe a IN HEIGHT AX HEIGHT 7 HEIGHT TRIGGER kd BACK Figure 37 Read Mode Intervals Run Configuration Belt Distance Belt distance is defined as the distance from the front surface of the sensor window to the sel
7. 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 in absolute mode or within a tolerance band of the target color in difference mode In this case the number of valid color readings per sample measurement interval will be displayed in the upper left hand corner of the display for the current sample measurement If the value of the valid samples per measurement is zero no product is being measured Figure 33 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 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 34 Entry of Alarm Limits Edit Product 16 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Product Setup gt Run Configuration
8. 10 Sanda Va Laks Gnente oP ROE Eee An aRT Pere ee ener MAPPER OO 14 HP OICLANC CS aaa acai 15 R n COMMU AOD taaan pd 17 CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt GLOBAL OPTIONS a 21 Ms MAM DS tcc cee a O A O scat ana E 21 Locked SCtUPS cui ca 29 SEDA MES A 26 AMOS cad lo cds 27 Measurement SCUING Ss ida 28 Display SEUSS ata dada 29 Date ride ooo odds 29 CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt DIAGNOSTICS 23 White Tile Repeatability aia 25 Green Te Check a se ae sacha Gc N 26 SE O Srna ee E E Tere eT eer E ere irr anne Teen A enter mene ren A ree er nae A 21 Distance Senora o E 28 A A O ON 29 CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt SAVED READINGS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT YOUR INSTRUMENT oooccccnncnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnns 30 System Settings gt Saved RAGIN GS bc 30 Saved Readiness gt Delete All Readings inercia iii 30 Saved Readies gt Print All Redes a ici 31 Saved Readings gt View Saved Reading cccccccccoonooccncnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnonononnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnns 31 111 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Saved Readies gt Piller DY la e iia 31 System Settings gt SETUP Maintenance vtr tocata ici 32 Setup Maintenance gt Reset All Setups burst so 32 Setup Maintenance Print all Setups Dina 32 Setup Maintenance gt Print one Setup D oo ceecssecccccceceesseeeeecceeeeeaeeeseeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeeeeeeeags 32 System OeLINES gt About Your nstr ment A a 33 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE csi ias 334 Routine Waimtenance
9. designed to work as a stand alone unit with an easy to read display or connected to EasyMatch QC software on a PC 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 e Tray 300mm 12 in with D04 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 jj Documents Package S D25 NC Sensor Report D25 NC Standards Data Sheet D25 NC Inter Connect Drawings sD Contents o D25 NC User s Guide on CD A60 1016 487 Getting Started l D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Connect the power cord to the back of the instrument and turn on the power using the switch on the back of the turntable Figure 1 Switch 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 In actuality these buttons perform different functions depending on the current operation HunterLab lt Standardization Locate the slide on manual calibrator and slide it onto the track under the sensor window The calibrated values for the white t
10. of lt 0 05 F White Repeatability J Figure 54 Passing Results of Repeatability Test To return to the Diagnostics Menu select the LEFT arrow To return to the Main Menu select the RIGHT arrow Diagnostics gt Green Tile Check The Green Tile Check provides a way to determine if the instrument can read color Diagnostics at Green Tile Check WHITE REPEATABILITY gt SIGNAL LEVELS gt DISTANCE SENSOR gt SELF A MAIN MENU Figure 55 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 1 0 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 E Green Tile Check WE Green Tile Check PASS lt 0 30 Figure 57 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 sig
11. 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 lt 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 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 MAIN POWER fe la Figure 71 Fuse is located beside I O rocker switch e Using a fuse removal tool lift the faulty fuse out of it
12. schedule arsana e li a ed e ii 334 Stemi Warm Dina ino E E 334 IS O NOS 334 Cleaning the Instrument Stand ards dsd 335 Replacing the PUES ata 335 CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS 0 0 0 occ cececcccccecccccsceccecesceceeccees 37 Physical Cat ACEC US CCS A A A asias 37 ENVIARME e denied el bae 37 Electrical Characteristics a las 38 o erence ren terse nte Arve Veo ein ter yee ten Sono irra Tansee ann cer vee Ter wont N 38 NISSAN ole eames 38 CHAPTER 8 INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT REPAIR PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS satan ii 39 A EE a tte A AEE E E 39 SPENE CIIS oire a a a a 39 Breakade 0r Damada Csr e e dicen 39 Fre DTO EX DIES Su NEN RC re 39 Parcel Post SOME doi A AAA AS AE E baat 40 Litea Prcel SeNi CO eia a a E EE NAA 40 BOO E T E team eee ced 40 Meon e oae A ieee uaa aaa ae mene eat ruaeae aes ce ot 40 REUS CC A EEEE 40 1V D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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
13. to the color values of your samples A physical standard is measured and stored in the product setup for as long as desired Product Setup MAIN MENU Figure 14 Product Setup Physical Standard Type Product Setup gt AutoSearch Press the right arrow button to toggle between YES and NO Select YES if you wish to include this product setup when using the automatic standard searching feature which displays the most appropriate product setup based on proximity to the standard s color values each time a sample is read Select NO if you do not which to include this product setup included in automatic standard searching MAIN MENU Figure 15 Automatic Standard Search Edit Product 9 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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 LCD screen after taking a measurement Product Setup STANDARD VALUES gt MAIN MENU Figure 16 Product Setup amp Views Press the right arrow button to obtain the Data VIEWS screen Up to eight different views with different color scales and other optical information may be displayed Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to move to the View parameter then toggle betwee
14. F TEST When this function is selected communication tests between the D25 s subsystems are run If successful the versions of the firmware are displayed Also shown is the value of the checksum of the instrument s calibration data in hexadecimal Press the RIGHT arrow to begin MAIN MENU Figure 62 Self Test Diagnostic The value of the checksum of the calibration data should remain constant unless the white tile s assigned reflectance is updated or the instrument is serviced You should keep a record of the checksum s value If it changes for unexplained reasons then the instrument may not function correctly Self Test STOL V1 42 12 248A STDS V1 00 12 104B STUSB V1 00 10 270A Checksum 61BB Y Figure 63 Firmware Versions 8 Check Sum Values Diagnostics 29 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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 Figure 64 Saved Readings Menu SAVED READINGS gt DELETE ALL READINGS Delete All Saved Readings displays confirmation message to proceed When Go is pressed all of the measu
15. P DISPLAY SETTINGS gt DATE TIME gt SETTINGS Figure 46 AutoSearch Global Options Measurement Settings To set the Measurement Settings press the RIGHT arrow When the Distance is set to AUTO default the distance sensor will calculate the height to use for color compensation When the distance is set to a number a single fixed measurement is used for color compensation The height units for the fixed measurements are mm or inches and the distance is from 50 150mm or 2 6 inches Measurement Settings i HEIGHT UNITS Figure 47 Measure Settings Press the GO button to return to the Global Options Menu Global Options 23 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Global Options Display Settings Choose the display settings by pressing the RIGHT arrow e Screen Angle from 0 or 180 degrees for readings pointing up or down to a production line e Backlight from 0 to 100 in increments of 5 Zero would be dark and 100 would be the lightest A value of 50 is normal e Contrast is available in increments of 5 from zero to 100 E Display Settings BACKLIGHT Figure 48 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
16. ected background rotating tray position in the height units selected 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 Therefore the background distance cannot be determined with a ruler Instead perform the background 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 The default background distance is 4 inches 100 mm Be Run Configuration EAD MODE NTERVAL MIN HEIGHT AX HEIGHT EIGHT TRIGGER Figure 38 Belt Distance shown in inches Configure units in MAIN MENU gt SYSTEM SETTINGS gt GLOBAL OPTIONS gt MEASURE SETTINGS gt HEIGHT UNITS 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 O inches 0 mm As a general rule the Min Heig
17. ers 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 STANDARDIZE gt SELECT PRODUCT SYSTEM SETTINGS gt root MEASURE l MAIN MENU Figure 9 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 Edit Product 6 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Table 3 Product Setup Parameters e Difference Absolute Spectral Data Spectral Plot Spectral Views Display Difference Difference Plot Color Plot Views II Obs D65 10 D75 10 F2 10 F7 10 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 Yl d YI E WI Tint Z 457B BCU SMA SW HCCI Views Color Index SCAA GSC GSS dE dEc dE dC dC SSN MI None OMG Shade Sor Standard Values 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 usin
18. formation 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 MAbout Your Instrument GLOBAL OPTIONS D25NC DIAGNOSIICS SAVED READINGS SETUP MAINTENANCE S N Firmware V 1 10 14 073A ZSETTINGS Figure 70 About Your Instrument Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 33 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE This chapter describes routine maintenance functions to be performed regularly on the 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 1t 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 1t 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 actua
19. g all the letters and numbers as well as the space character E Product Setup A Product Name A ANDAR UL PH A ANDAR LD A a KAR RUN CONFIG e MAIN MENU Figure 10 Product Name Setup Use the button pad map displayed on the bottom of the screen as a guide for Product Name setup Push the up and down arrow buttons to scroll up and down through the list of available characters Select NEXT using the right arrow button to enter the next character in the name Press the GO button to add a space between characters Select DONE using the left Edit Product 1 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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 Four types of standards are available Ad Hoc Numeric Hitch and Physical To select your standard press the right arrow key Choose AD HOC when you wish to use the first measurement value as the standard This setting is useful
20. ht 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 Edit Product 18 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 E Run Configuration READ MODE NTERVAL BELT DISTANCE MAX HEIGHT HEIGHI TRIGGER Figure 39 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 Figure 40 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 taken When the Height Trigger is set t
21. 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 Product Setup AME gt AUTOSEARCH VIEWS P TOLERANCES UN CONFIG ld MAIN MENU Figure 11 Product Setup amp Ad Hoc Standard Type Choose NUMERIC and enter the target color values for the standard Product Setup AME AUTOSEARC TANDARD VALUES gt UN CONFIG MAIN MENU Figure 12 Product Setup amp 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 standard with known color values from the reference instrument are read 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 The modified standard is stored in the product setup for as long as desired Edit Product 8 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 NAME AUTOSEARCH VIEWS gt STANDARD VALUES gt TOLERANCES gt RUN CONFIG PF HCCI MAIN MENU Figure 13 Product Setup amp 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
22. ighted digit of the selected color scale value using the up and down arrow buttons 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 shown press NEXT to move to the next digit When all digits are entered press DONE to return to the product setup screen Figure 31 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 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 tolerances in the chosen color scale and color index Product Setup AME SETUP TANDARD PHYSICA AUTOSEARCH STANDARD VALUES b RUN CONFIG PF aon ae gt MAIN MENU Figure 32 Tolerances Setup Edit Product 15 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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
23. ile and green tile 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 England and the National Institute of Standards and Technology N S T U S A Getting Started 2 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Figure 2 Slide on Calibrator i GH EN WHTE BLACK e ari vee wm Manual Calibrator x 15 81 X BO18 Mine Ba ire Trend biT 21 62 Y B5 08 Tna A UTE Z 216 37 288 14 Mer A HP Dear ATT DO Figure 3 Calibrated Values for the Slide On Calibrator From the main menu select STANDARDIZE gt MEASURE Figure 4 Standardize gt Expected White and Green Tile Values Slide the black glass into view and press GO E Standardization A Figure 5 Black Glass Reading Slide the white tile into view and press GO a Standardization A Figure 6 White Tile Reading Getting Started D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 The standardization results show a PASS or FAIL for the Green Tile Standardization 0 01 PASS Bn lt 0 30 Figure 7 Standardization Completed Taking a Sample Measurement Select a tray to use with the turntable Place the product in the tray and from the MAIN MENU press MEASURE GO The measurement begins and the results are shown on the display ZYMEASURE Figure 8 Taking a Simple Measurement To output the results
24. inst 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 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 Notif
25. l 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 wndow 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 Needed 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 1t 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 Cleaning the Sensor Maintenance 34 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 To ensure proper
26. llation 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 unless otherwise specified and HunterLab responsibility ends upon delivery to the first carrier All claims for loss or damage must be rendered by the consignee against the carrier within fifteen days of receipt of goods A copy of this notice must also be forwarded to HunterLab within five days of its receipt 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 Measurement Values A 38 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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 aga
27. lobal Options 21 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Settings DIAGNOSTICS SAVED READINGS SETUP MAINTENANCE ABOUT Figure 42 Global Options from the Main Menu Global Options Language Select the language by using the RIGHT or LEFT arrow Languages include English French German Italian Japanese Spanish and Chinese DATE TIME SETTINGS Figure 43 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 product setup change DATE TIME SETTINGS Figure 44 Setups Locked Global Options STDZ Interval To automate the notification interval between standardizations in days select this option ON and the interval desired The default value for this option is 1 day Global Options 22 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 DATE TIME SETTINGS Figure 45 Standardization Interval Global Options AutoSearch AutoSearch displays nearest suitable standard AutoSearch in setup must be ON based on Color difference or Average To initiate this option press the RIGHT arrow and then choose the method for the AutoSearch The standard will only function in READ mode STDZ INTERVAL d MEASURE SETTINGS
28. n ENABLED view on and DISABLED view off using the right arrow button NOTE View 1 is always automatically enabled and may not be disabled CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 17 Data View Enabled Display Use the down arrow button to move down to the Display parameter and then scroll through your choices using the right arrow button In RUN Mode the display will only show the Absolute or Difference Display Absolute displays the raw color scale values such as L a and b for the most recent standard or sample read Display Difference displays the most recent sample read in comparison to the standard and displays the numerical difference in color such as dL da db between them Edit Product 10 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 CMC SHADE SORT gt CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 18 Data View Absolute amp Difference Display Spectral Data displays the raw reflectance values for each wavelength interval read by the instrument for the most recent standard or sample Data View COLOR SCALE COLOR INDEX CMC SHADE SORT gt Figure 19 Spectral Data View Display Spectral Difference displays the difference between the standard and the most recent sample read in raw reflectance values for each wavelength read by the instrument Figure 20 Spectral Difference View Display Spectral Plot displays a spectral plot of the raw reflectance values read at each wavelength interval for the most recent standard or sample
29. nal levels for a sample select the Signal Levels by pressing the RIGHT arrow Place the sample of interest at the port and press GO when ready Normally this will be the white tile but HunterLab s Technical Support staff may instruct differently Place the sample and press GO The sample and monitor channels are plotted on a graph for examination by HunterLab s Technical Support staff Diagnostics 27 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Diagnostics STE EE TS WHITE REPEATABILITY gt GREEN TILE CHECK DISTANCE SENSOR gt A MAIN MENU Signal Levels Figure 59 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 WHITE REPEATABILITY gt ARA 1 IN Se a 0 ae SIGNAL LEVELS gt oe Se Se A SETTINGS Figure 60 Distance Sensor Diagnostic The raw data for measuring the distance between the sample and the bottom of the sensor is displayed along with the calculated distance in millimeters Distance Sensor 1989273 217833 Sensor 477374 Distance mm 90 Figure 61 Sensor Count Diagnostics 28 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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 SEL
30. o 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 E Run Configuration READ MODE TIM MIN HEIGHT Edit Product 19 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Product Setup gt HCCI AUTOSEARCH STANDARD VALUES gt MAIN MENU HCCI HunterLab Coffee Color Index has a user editable offset and gain Press the right arrow button to adjust Edit Product 20 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt GLOBAL OPTIONS From the System Settings selection the following functions are available Figure 41 Systems Settings from Main Menu Table 3 System Settings Functions System Settings Global Options Language Locked 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 All Setups Print One Setup About Your Instrument When Global Options selection is highlighted 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 G
31. rd Ad Hoc 8 Hitch 8 Numeric 8 Physical 9 Standardization 2 System Warm up 34 Taking a measurement 4 Tolerance Limits 16 Tolerances 15 Unpacking the Instrument 1 View Saved Readings 31 Viewing Specifications 38 Warm up 34 Warranty 39 Measurement Values A 41 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Index 42
32. reight charges for instruments being returned to HunterLab for all repairs including warranty repairs Measurement Values A 40 Accessories 4 AutoSearch 9 Belt Distance 18 Broken instruments 39 Button Pad 2 Claims 39 Cleaning Instrument Standard 35 Cleaning Sensor 35 CMC 13 Color Index 13 Color Scale 13 Color Tracking 16 Configuration Read Mode 17 Damaged instruments 39 Data Views 10 Delete Readings 30 Display 11 Absolute 11 Color Plot 12 Diff Plot 12 Difference 11 Spectral Data 11 Spectral Difference 11 Spectral Plot 12 Distance Sensor 28 Edit product 6 Electrical characteristics 38 Environmental 37 Filter by Setup 31 Getting Started 1 Global Options AutoSearch 23 Date Time 24 Display Settings 24 Language 22 Measure Settings 23 Setups Locked 22 STDZ Interval 22 Green Tile Check 26 Height Max 19 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 INDEX Min 18 Triqger 19 Il Obs 12 Illumination Specifications 38 Incorrect shipment 40 Index 13 Input output 38 Instrument Description 1 Interval 17 Physical characteristics 37 Print All Setups 32 Print One Setup 32 Print Readings 31 Product Name Setup 7 Product Standards 8 Replacing Fuses 35 Reset All Setups 32 Returns 40 Routine maintenance 34 Run Configuration 17 Saved Readings 30 Self Test 29 Setup Maintenance 32 shade Sort 13 Shipping claims 39 Shortage 40 Signal Levels 27 SPECIFICATIONS 37 Standa
33. rements 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 A SETTINGS Figure 65 Delete All Readings Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 30 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 SAVED READINGS gt PRINT ALL READINGS Print All Readings causes all the measurements stored in the D25 NC s memory to be output to the device such as a computer or printer connected to the D25 NC s USB port When complete return to the Saved Readings menu SETTINGS Figure 66 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 A YSETTINGS Figure 67 View Saved Readings SAVED READINGS gt FILTER BY SETUP Filter By Setup views the readings by choosing the product setup The Saved Readings screen 1s 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 setups by advancing a page at a time using the Page right arrow button Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 31 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 System Setting
34. s 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 Figure 68 Setup Maintenance The available commands are described below SETUP MAINTENANCE gt RESET ALL SETUPS gt Reset All Setups first presents a confirmation message then if Go is selected returns all product setups to their default factory values Setup Maintenance MN SETTINGS Figure 69 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 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 printer the parameters will be printed If the cable is connected to a computer or other device it will be sent there Saved Readings Setup Maintenance About Your Instrument 32 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 SYSTEM SETTINGS gt ABOUT gt In
35. s 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 Maintenance 35 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Operating ambient temperature 10 to 50 degrees Celsius 50 122 F 5 to 70 degrees Celsius 50 122 F op oe ee Ye 5 to 95 non condensing humidity SOIE 9 3in 23 5 cm x 7 81n 20 cm x 4 31n 11 cm D25 NC Sensor size 10 Ibs 4 5 kg D25 NC Workstation size 19in 48 3 cm x 12in 30 5cm x 4in 11 1cm Dimensions of standard tiles 2 1 4in 5 72cm 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 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz Input power lt 5 amp typical Fuse 5 X 20Mm 2A Slo Fuses Blow
36. to a printer or a USB device press DOWN 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 Height MAX HEIGHT HEIGHT TRIGGER Getting Started 4 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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 Description USB Printer Printer Paper 5 rolls EasyMatch Quality Control Software USB Barcode Scanner USB Flexible Keyboard A13 1014 294 USB Cable Standard A receptacle to Micro B plug 100mm long A21 1016 453 to allow connections from the D25 NC as host to USB devices such as A13 1014 254 bar code scanner A13 1014 294 keyboard and A13 1014 259 USB Printer Getting Started 5 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 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 color scale and corresponding illuminant and observer standard color values for the product and the acceptable tolerances applied to those standard values In addition operating paramet
37. y HunterLab immediately referencing order number and item Hold incorrect items until return shipping instructions are received Measurement Values A 39 D25 NC User s Manual ver 1 0 Returns A Service Return Order SRO number is required before any items can be returned to HunterLab Contact HunterLab s Order Processing Department to obtain an SRO for damaged or incorrect parts or Technical Support to obtain an RMA to return an instrument for service Do not return any damaged or incorrect items to HunterLab until all shipping instructions are received Note HunterLab must be notified within fifteen days or we cannot accept responsibility for damaged or incorrect items HunterLab offers complete repair service for all instruments it manufactures Call HunterLab for the service facility nearest your location If your equipment is not functioning properly contact HunterLab Technical Support for maintenance or repair instructions Many times this on the spot diagnosis is all that is required If repair is required HunterLab offers two means of servicing Instrument may be returned to a HunterLab service facility for repair or a HunterLab Service Department technician can come to your location to perform on site repair For scheduling and terms by trained service technicians call HunterLab Technical Support Please read When You Need Assistance prior to contacting HunterLab The customer is responsible for incoming and outgoing f
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