PCE Instruments PCE-XXM 30 User manual

PCE-XXM 30 Colorpicker

User Manual

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Last change: 25 February 2022

v1.0

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Contents

1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1

2Specifications........................................................................................ 2

3Delivery scope....................................................................................... 2

4Device description ................................................................................ 3

5Switch the meter on and off................................................................. 3

6Make a measurement............................................................................ 3

6.1 Pass/Fail measurement.................................................................................................... 4

7App connection ..................................................................................... 4

7.1 Establish connection ........................................................................................................ 4

7.2 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 5

7.3 Settings............................................................................................................................ 6

7.4 Calibration.......................................................................................................................10

7.5 Viewing saved measurement data...................................................................................11

8Warranty............................................................................................... 12

9Disposal ............................................................................................... 12

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The

device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

2 Specifications

Measuring geometry and angle

D/8-SCI

Calibration

Automatic

Colour spaces

CIE-LAB, CIE-LCh, HunterLab, CIE-Luv,

Yxy, XYZ, RGB

Formulas for colour difference

ΔE*ab, ΔE*cmc, ΔE*94, ΔE*00

ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73, CIE/ISO,

AATCC, Hunter, Taube Berger Stensby

ASTM D1925, ASTM E313-00,

ASTM E313-73

Blackness

My, dM

Colour shade

ASTM E313-00

Colour density

CMYK(A, T ,E ,M), Milm, Munsell, opacity,

dye strength, colour strength

Light source type

LED (full and visible wavelength range)

Light source

A, B, C D50, D55, D65, D75, F1 ... F12, CWF,

U30, DLF, NBF, TL83, TL 84, U35

Measuring angle

2°, 10 °

Repeatability

ΔE*ab<0.1

Difference with two different colour meters

(IIA)

ΔE*00<0.4

Accuracy refers to the average measurement of 12 BCRA Series II references.

Measuring aperture

Ø8 mm

Wavelength interval

10 mm

Wavelength

400 ... 700 nm

Measuring time

<1 s

Display

LC display, 135 x 240 p, 1.14"

Interfaces

Bluetooth, USB-C

Power supply

5 V DC, 1 A

Battery life

approx. 10,000 measurements

Environmental conditions

5 ... 45 °C, <90 RH, non-condensing

Dimensions

Ø35 x 130 mm / Ø1.37 x 5.11"

Weight

87 g / 3 oz

3 Delivery scope

1 x PCE-XXM 30

1 x white reference

1 x USB-C cable

1 x user manual

4 Device description

No.

Description

Display

Measuring aperture

Magnetic white reference, serial number, model name and key

5 Switch the meter on and off

To switch on the meter, press the key on the top of the meter. To turn off the

meter, press and hold this key until "Power off" is displayed. This takes at least 5

seconds.

6 Make a measurement

To make a measurement, first switch on the meter. Remove the white reference

and then place it on the key of the meter so that the serial number and model

name are on the outside and the white reference is no longer visible on the inside.

A magnet in the reference will keep the module in place. Now place the meter

appropriately on your sample. Make sure that the measuring aperture is

completely closed. Now push the magnetic reference plate to press the

measuring key. The measurement is carried out directly and the measured value

is shown on the display.

Note:

To be able to make settings to the meter, an Android-capable end device with a

Bluetooth interface is required.

6.1 Pass/Fail measurement

With the Pass/Fail function, colours can be compared to each other. To access this function, press

and hold the key on the meter for two seconds. The meter switches directly to this mode. The

measurement can be made directly. If the measured value is within the set parameters, "PASS"

is displayed and the display appears in green. If the measured values are outside the parameters,

"FAIL" is displayed and the display turns red. To return to normal measuring mode, press and

hold this key again for two seconds.

Note:

To be able to make settings to the meter, an Android-capable end device with a Bluetooth

interface is required.

7 App connection

In order to connect the meter to an Android-enabled meter, the meter must have a Bluetooth

interface. To make settings, the PCE-XXM 30 app must be downloaded. This app can be found

in the Play Store.

7.1 Establish connection

After installing the app, it can be opened directly. A connection to the meter can then be

established via the "Connect" button. If necessary, you will be asked for a recommended

calibration after the connection has been established.

Note:

The connection must not be made via the Bluetooth setting of the mobile end device. The

connection must be established via the app.

7.2 Operation

No.

Description

Start measurement

Measured value display

Other views are available by swiping left or right.

Measurement of the reference colour

View of the measurement window

View of all settings

Measurement of the sample colour

Indication whether the sample colour is within the set parameters of the reference

colour

Settings of the meter’s parameters and view of all measured colours

7.3 Settings

To make settings, go to "Personal Center". From there you can make the following settings:

Setting

Meaning

Connecting, Disconnect

Connect and disconnect the meter.

Device Data

Read out the data memory and clear it if necessary. The

values can only be saved on the mobile end device.

Settings

Measurement parameters can be set here.

Language

The language of the meter and the app can be set here. If the

language has been set, a synchronisation must be carried out

via "Settings" so that the language is adopted. If a language

is not available in the meter, English is used.

About

General information about the app is displayed here.

Note:

Once settings have been made, they must be synchronised with the meter. You can do this by

applying the "Sync to instrument" button.

In the "Parameters" window, settings for the measurement can be made, such as the colour

spaces or the light source.

Via the item "Tolerance", all settings for the pass/fail function can be made.

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