NIX QC User manual

Color

Sensor

User

Manual

Nix QC

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NIX QC: MANUAL

Table of Contents

Product Mission

Industry Uses

Contents

Diagram of Parts

Downloading the App

Turning On & Charging your Device

Device Set-Up

Using the Reference Tile

Proper Scanning Technique

Proper Care & Cleaning

Recertication

Business Solutions

Specications

Warranty

Contains patented and

patent pending elements.

Model Number: NIXPRO002

FCC ID: 2AMKINIXPRO002

IC: 22848-NIXPRO002

HVIN: NIXPRO002

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. It

takes a touch of genius —and a lot of courage— to move in the

opposite direction. – E. F. Schumacher

For a digital manual with up-to-date

information, please visit:

www.nixsensor.com/nix-qc-manual

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Product Mission

It might seem obvious, but every object in the world has a color.

If you’re in the business of researching, manufacturing, producing,

inventing, purchasing, or distributing these objects, at some point you

must consider a color quality control solution. In the past, this has typically

meant either expensive and dicult to use lab equipment, or analog

swatches, inspected by eye.

Our goal with the Nix Quality Control Color Sensor (Nix QC) was to hit the

elusive sweet spot of highly accurate and innovative technology that’s also

extremely easy to use, and in turn provides a high level of color condence.

To do this we had to build not just a tool, but a system of hardware,

software, and adapters that could easily be recongured to t the

demanding needs of your particular workow.

The product that you hold in your hands today is the culmination of years

of hard work from a dedicated team of professionals at our home base in

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. We will always push the boundaries and we will

always keep innovating to make your life easier, so be sure to keep your

software updated for the latest and greatest features.

On behalf of the entire Nix team I hope that you enjoy your purchase and

that it will help you to bring excellence in color quality control to your

workplace.

Sincerely,

Matthew Sheridan

CEO and Founder of Nix Sensor Ltd.

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Industry Uses

The Nix Quality Control Color Sensor (Nix QC) is capable of seamlessly

tting into the work ow of any industry. This is because of the Nix QC’s

unique ability to measure the color of almost any product – whether it be

a solid, liquid, powder, or gel (some materials may require adapters, see

page 7).

If you are using the Nix QC on liquids, powders, gels, or textured and soft

surfaces, please check the link below for information on special adapters,

scanning techniques, and custom solutions.

www.nixsensor.com/nix-adapters

For detailed case studies on how the Nix QC has been used to test various

materials and to see how it can add value to your work ow, please visit the

link below:

www.nixsensor.com/qc-studies

LIQUIDS

Liquid/powder adapter needed

Wines & Beverages

Stains / inks / dyes

Liquid foundation

& other makeup

Honey

Blood

Cleaning solutions / chemicals

SOLIDS

Plastics

Metal

Paper / Pulp

Wood

Vinyl

Rock / stone / brick

POWDERS

Liquid/powder adapter needed

Spices

Soil

Coee

Pigments

Concrete

Grains

TEXTURED & SOFT SURFACES

Flat adapter may be needed

Fabrics

Carpeting

Skin

Food products

Agricultural products

Fur / feathers

A look at some of the materials scanned by the

Nix Quality Control Color Sensor

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Contents

910

1. Industrial Carrying Case

2. Reference Tile

3. Cleaning Spray

4. Micro USB Charging Cable

5. Nix Lanyard

6. Microber Cloth

7. Microber Carrying Pouch

8. Nix Quality Control Color Sensor

9. Manual

10. Inspection Certicate

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Diagram of Parts

USB Charging

Port

Blue LED

Charging

Indicator

Lanyard

Attachment

Point

Factory

Firmware

Reset Button

Aperture

(14 mm diameter)

Broad Spectrum White LEDs

2x 5000K, calibrated for D50

2x 6500K, calibrated for D65

Damage and crack

resistant lens

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Turning On

& Charging your Device

Downloading the App

The Nix QC arrives in a “sleep”state. To wake it up, plug in the provided

micro USB charging cable into the USB port on the device (plug the

other end into a wall adapter or PC). Once charging, a small blue LED will

illuminate on the left side of the USB port on the Nix QC to indicate it’s

connected to power. For a full charge, keep your device plugged in for

four hours.

You can check the battery level of your device by connecting to the Nix QC

app. Select the slider icon to see charge information. Your device must

be connected to the app to see this information (see page 14 for details on

connecting). Generally one charge will last for 25,000 scans.

A low battery icon will appear in the top left of the screen when a

recharge is required.

Note: The Nix QC does not need to be turned o. It will automatically

hibernate when the Nix QC app is closed.

The Nix QC hardware requires the installation of the Nix QC app,

compatible with Android and iOS. The Nix QC hardware is also compatible

with the Nix Paints, Nix Digital, and Nix Pro Color Sensor apps.

Download the apps at: www.nixsensor.com/apps

Nix QC App

Compatible with iOS (11.0 or newer) or Android (4.4 Kit Kat or newer)

With the Nix QC app, you can control and monitor the variance of color in your

studied samples. Visualize color deviation between your scanned samples

using the color space target zone and identify the direction in which your

sample diers from the reference by lightness and hue. For example, learn if

a sample contains more yellow than your reference, or if it is darker or lighter.

If a sampled color doesn’t meet your set threshold, the scan will be agged

and logged so it can later be referenced. Custom quality control libraries can

be imported, and QC thresholds can be set by managers. The color dierence

(Delta E or ΔE) value to the reference color can be seen for all scans in the

sample set.

• Results displayed in CIELAB and compared to reference color

• Log of scans in comparison to the reference sample

• Set custom pass/fail color dierence (ΔE) thresholds for sampled colors

• Multiple color dierence (ΔE) modes available, including CIE76, CIE94,

CIE2000, and CMC

• Multiple illuminant and observer scan settings (D50, 2° and D65, 10°)

• Set multi-point averaging

• Import custom libraries and export scan data

(see www.nixsensor.com/qc-import for details and instructions)

• Allows the user to verify that the Nix QC device is performing within

advertised specications (see pages 20-21) using the provided reference

tile

Blue LED

Charging

Indicator

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Device Set-Up

Connecting to Bluetooth

Before attempting to connect to your Nix QC, be sure the device has

been woken up and has a charge (see page 13). On your Android/iOS

smartphone or tablet, ensure Bluetooth is enabled in your settings. Open

the Nix QC app (see page 12 for app details). The app may request to access

your location (this is necessary for Bluetooth connectivity), accept the

request.

Place your Nix QC next to your smartphone or tablet. Press the inactive

device connection icon at the top left of your screen (indicating

that a device is not connected). If prompted, select the device with the

highest signal strength from the list. Typically it takes 15-20 seconds to

connect, but may take up to 60 seconds. You should see an active device

connection icon when connected.

Setting the Delta E and Scan Settings

The default Delta E type is CIE2000 and default scan settings are D50, 2°,

but these can be customized for your needs. Select the slider icon in

the top right to change these settings. Under“Scan Settings” you’ll nd

options to change:

• Illuminant & Observer

• Delta E Type

• Delta E Threshold

Remember: Every time the settings are adjusted your new scan logs will be

recorded in a new batch and previous scans will be cleared from the plot. To

access your data, click on the history icon from the main screen.

Using the Reference Tile

You will periodically be required to conrm that the Nix QC is within

advertised specications (see pages 20-21). The app may request access to

your camera to scan the QR code accompanying the reference tile (used for

the verication process), accept the request.

The app will remind you to verify your Nix QC device by displaying a

warning icon at the top left of the screen. Press the icon to start the

process. Remember to remove any adapters you may have attached to the

Nix QC. Follow the instructions on the app, which will conrm whether or

not the device is calibrated to the factory settings.

If you neglect to perform this step when the warning icon is present, each

scan will be agged as being out of spec. You can verify your device at

any time from within the settings (slider icon ) by selecting “Device

Verication” under “Device Information.”

See page 17 for instructions on cleaning the reference tile.

Remember: Always close the reference tile container and store in the

included carrying case to prevent dirt or dust buildup which can impact

future measurements.

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Proper Care & Cleaning

To prevent dust buildup and other damage, always store the Nix QC in the

provided Industrial Carrying Case.

Dust can be removed by gently wiping the device with the provided

microber cloth. To thoroughly clean the Nix QC body, lens, or LEDs, spray

the provided cleaning solution onto the cloth and gently wipe down the

device. Never spray the device directly.

If your reference tile requires cleaning, wipe it with a dry microber

cloth (provided). Never use any cleaning solution on the tile. Use only

the provided cloth, as other materials may be dyed and can stain the

reference tile.

Remember: Only use the cleaning solution provided. Avoid other solvents or

cleaning products that may degrade the lenses over time.

Proper Scanning Technique

Place your Nix QC at on any solid, opaque surface and start scanning

(for information on scanning other surfaces and materials, see below).

Remember to keep the device ush with the surface to block out all

ambient light for the most accurate results.

If you are using the Nix QC on liquids, powders, gels, or textured and soft

surfaces, please check the link below for information on special adapters,

scanning techniques, and custom solutions.

www.nixsensor.com/nix-adapters

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Recertiﬁcation Business Solutions

The Nix QC device should be recertied once per year or if the app

indicates that the device calibration falls outside of the factory settings (see

page 15).

Due to the sensitivity of the Nix QC and the specialized equipment that is

required, the Nix QC must be sent to Nix Sensor Ltd.’s facility in Canada for

recertication.

Nix Sensor Ltd. oers a full-service recertication and inspec-

tion that includes:

1. Recertication using Nix Sensor Ltd.’s proprietary 24 color array

(comprehensive, extended gamut)

2. Full inspection of the device

3. Cleaning of lenses and LED light pipes

Recertication services can be purchased at:

www.nixsensor.com/qc-recertification

For questions on recertication, contact us here:

Email qc.support@nixsensor.com

Phone +1.905.581.6363

+1.800.649.1387 (Toll Free N.A.)

Remember: Recertication services can only be conducted by

Nix Sensor Ltd. Both the Nix QC and reference tile are required for

recertication.

HARDWARE

Our engineers have developed many

award winning innovative designs

that are user friendly, cost-ecient,

and consistently deliver industry

leading accuracy.

SOFTWARE

A dedicated team leader from our

Software Team will work with you

to ensure your project is completed

within your timeline and budget.

COLOR SOLUTIONS

There’s not always going to be a

“one-size-ts-all” solution to color

problems. We will work with you to

develop a system that best ts your

needs.

COLOR CONSULTATION

We live and breathe color. We can

oer our professional color advice,

help you become more ecient, cost

eective, and diagnose problems

before they occur.

At Nix Sensor Ltd. we are all about color and how it applies to your

business. We take great pride in leading the industry with aordable,

accurate, and revolutionary color measurement systems that are improving

businesses around the world. We can create anything, from simple white-

labeled versions of our o the shelf products all the way to brand new,

industry disruptive devices. Our dynamic team of innovators have deep

technical and industry knowledge, with expertise in:

To get in touch with our solutions team, contact us here:

Email: qc.support@nixsensor.com

Phone: +1.905.581.6363

+1.800.649.1387 (Toll Free N.A.)

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