Techkon SpectroDens User manual

Manual

Spectro-Densitometer

SpectroDens

Software

SpectroDens Connect

TECHKON

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Version 2.3, May 2009

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Welcome

We welcome you among the worldwide community of users of TECHKON products.

We are happy that you have selected this high-quality measurement instrument. It will

be a valuable tool for your day-to-day quality control tasks.With this manual we invite

you to learn how to use SpectroDens.

The manual is divided into three chapters:

 Chapter1: HowtouseTECHKONSpectroDens

Chapter 2: Description of measurement functions

Chapter 3: How to use the Windows software SpectroDens Connect

FortherststepswerecommendtoreadchapterI;inparticularparagraph1.4.

You will be fascinated that after only ten minutes you will know how to work with

SpectroDens.The second chapter will show you detailed insight into the measure-

ment functions and chapter 3 is about the Windows software SpectroDens Connect,

which is part of the package.

Please get the device registered by using the detachable registration card, which is the

last page of this manual. That way we can keep you updated about product news.

Pleasevisitusaswellontheinternetathttp://www.techkon.com.

You will ﬁnd useful information about the complete product range and new software

versions.

Do you have any suggestions for improvements or do you require information that

goes beyond the contents of this manual? We will be glad to hear from you. Your sug-

gestions or questions make an important contribution to the continuous optimization

of our documentation and products.

Your TECHKON Team

Content

Chapter1: HowtouseTECHKONSpectroDens

 1.1 Productdescription........................................................................  5

 1.2 Packinglist ........................................................................................ 8

 1.3 DesignofSpectroDens.................................................................. 9

 1.4 WorkingwithSpectroDens.......................................................... 11

 1.5 Careandmaintenance ................................................................... 19

Chapter 2: Description of measurement functions

 2.1 MeasurementfunctionsofSpectroDensBasic......................... 26

2.2 Additional functions of SpectroDens Advanced ...................... 33

2.3 Additional functions of SpectroDens Premium........................ 44

 2.4 Storageofmeasurementvalues................................................... 55

 2.5 GrayGuidefunction(US-versiononly) ..................................... 58

Chapter 3: How to use the Windows software SpectroDens Connect

 3.1 Softwaredescription ...................................................................... 64

3.2 Installation......................................................................................... 64

3.3 Overview .......................................................................................... 65

 3.4 Softwaremodule“SpectroDenssettings” ................................. 66

 3.5 Deviceupdateanddeviceupgrade ............................................. 67

 3.6 Softwaremodule“Export”............................................................ 68

 3.7 Optionalsoftwaremodule“SpectroCheck”............................. 69

 3.8 Optionalsoftwaremodule“ColorCatcher” ............................. 70

 3.9 Optionalsoftwaremodule“PhotoLab”...................................... 71

 3.10Optionalsoftwaremodule„MediaWedge“............................... 74

Appendix:

Technical speciﬁcations

Manufacturer certiﬁcate

Registration card

Manual TECHKON SpectroDens Chapter 1 – How to use SpectroDens Page 5

Chapter 1

How to use TECHKON SpectroDens

1.1 Product description

SpectroDens is an all-purpose, modern measurement device.Whether it be in pre-

print for verifying proofs, for ongoing quality control at the printing press, during

delivery inspection of paper and print products or in a color lab, SpectroDens is

exceptionally suitable, whatever the application is.Thanks to the individually adjustable

display functions, you can quickly set up the device for your particular job.

The product name alone suggests the multiple uses of the device. As a spectro-densi-

tometer, SpectroDens combines the qualities of a highly accurate spectro-photometer

and an easy-to-use densitometer. Measurement is spectral, i.e. the entire color infor-

mation – the spectral ﬁngerprint of the color – is precisely registered. The measured

spectral data is converted into measurement data for descriptive analysis and display:

 • Densitometric data is widely used in quality control

during the printing process.

 • Colorimetric data is used in the evaluation of print proofs,

the creation of color proﬁles in color management and the

color matching and formulation of inks.

The device works strictly according to the standards valid for the graphic industry.

Select different status ﬁlters for density measurement among the device settings.

A special technical feature is the polarization ﬁlter which can be activated via the

push of a button.

The SpectroDens Connect software supplied with the device explicitly displays

measurement data on a computer monitor. Measurement data can be transferred into

Microsoft Excel or other applications.The integrated color library is especially easy

to use. For example, you can load complete “digital color books” into the device.The

software also serves as the connecting module for other applications, e.g. programs

for the production of characteristic printing curves or colorimetric quality control.

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All advantages of TECHKON SpectroDens at a glance

• High-qualityspectralengine

• Patentedmeasurement

head for exact and

direct positio-

ning

•Exchangeableaper-

tures even for the

smallest measurement

patches

• Quickmeasurement

(approximately 1 second)

• Durableprecision

• Insertablepolarization

ﬁlter by push of a button

• ConformtoISOandDINstandards

• Exceptionallysuitableformeasurementof

the Ugra/Fogra media wedge

• Absolutewhitestandardintegratedandprotected

in charging console

• Rechargeable, high-capacity batteries with quick recharge

power management on practical charging console for

up to 10.000 measurements per battery charge

•Large,high-resolutionclearcontrastinggraphicdisplay

•USB-portforeasytransferofmeasurementdata

to a PC and for download of additional functions

and device upgrades via PC

•Allmeasurementfunctionseasilyselectable

•Customcongurationdependingon

application, self-explanatory operation

•Automaticmeasurementfunction

displays always the relevant values

•Ergonomicallypositioned,user-

friendly measurement button

•Measurementvaluescan

be memorized with

date and time tag

•Handyandcompact

•Lowweight

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Three different performance packages

SpectroDensisavailableinthreetypesofperformancepackages:ThemodelBasic

with the essential density functions, the Advanced version which adds extended

densitometry functions, colorimetry and a color library and as the ﬂagship model

the comprehensive Premium device. The devices can be upgraded by post-purchase

to higher performance levels by program upload using the software SpectroDens

Connect.

The following features are part of the three different models:

SpectroDens Basic

• Automaticdensity

  • DensitiesCMYK(withreferencevalues)

  • Dotarea

  • Dotgain

  • Printcontrast

  • Grayandcolorbalance

  • InktrappingtoPreucil

SpectroDens Advanced

  asSpectroDensBasic,butalsofeatures:

• Characteristicprintingcurve

  • Printingplatemeasurement(dotareatoYule-Nielsen)

  • Sluranddoublingvalue

  • Spectraldensityforspotcolors

  • TrendfunctionExPressoMini

  • Densityspectrum

  • InktrappingtoBrunnerandRitz

  • CIEL*a*b*,CIEcolorcircle,CIEXYZ,ΔE*a*b*

  • Remissioncurve

  • Colorlibrary

  • GrayGuideaccordingtoGracolG7™(US-versiononly)

SpectroDens Premium

as SpectroDens Advanced, but also features:

• ISO-Check:accordingtoISO12647

  • InkCheck(ColorGuide):evaluationofspotcolors

  • CIEL*C*h*ab,CIEL*u*v*,CIEL*C*h*uv,CIExyY,DINLab99

  • ΔE cmc, ΔE*CIE94,ΔE*CIE2000

  • Metameryindex

  • Whiteness,yellowness

  • Pass/Failtolerance,average

  • Ugra/Fogramediawedgeevaluation

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The carrying case protects SpectroDens and

parts

1.2 Packing list

Contents of delivery:

 • MeasurementdeviceSpectroDens

 • Carryingcase

 • Chargingconsolewithintegrated

absolute white standard

 • ACadapterwithuniversalplugs

for Europe, UK and USA

 • ThismanualwithISO9000certicate

 • USB-cableforPCconnection

 • CDwithWindowssoftware

SpectroDens Connect

(the CD is attached on the last page

of this manual)

Optional accessories:

 • Exchangeableaperturesofsmallsizeforsmallmeasurementpatches

 • ExchangeableaperturewithUV-Cutlterformeasuringuorescendingsamples

 • PrintControlStripTECHKONTCS

(the Digital Print Control Strips TECHKON TCS can be downloaded free of

charge at http://www.techkon.com

 • DeviceupgradesfortheBasic-orAdvanced-modelstohigherfunctionality

 • AdditionalsoftwaremodulesforSpectroDensConnect:

  Colorqualitycontrol“PhotoLab”and“Ugra/Fogramediawedgeevaluation”

 • ColorreferenceSpectroCheck

 • Replacementparts:

Charging console with white standard, rechargeable battery, measurement lamp.

All parts are separately available and easy to exchange.

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1.3 Design of SpectroDens

SpectroDens is a solidly designed measurement device which is very functional and

easytouse.Itiscompactinsize;thebuttonscanbereachedwiththerightindexn-

gerwhenthedeviceisheldwiththerighthand.TheLCDdisplayisinclinedtowards

the user, so the display information can be read clearly.

SpectroDens can be easily positioned on the measurement sample.

The device incorporates a high-resolution spectral sensor which analyzes the color

spectrum of the measured sample. The spectral data is the base information for calcu-

lating densitometric and colorimetric data which is displayed. Densitometric values

can be solid density, dot area, dot gain or trapping values. Colorimetric values are

typicallyCIEL*a*b*-orΔE*-colorinformation.

TheUSB-connectorisforlinkingwithaPC.TheUSB-cablewithaMini-USBplug,

which ﬁts into the connector at the back of the device, is part of the package.

Charging contacts

Device base

Batterycase

USB-connector

for PC connection

Navigation buttons

Right hand

grip zone

Exchangeable

measurement

aperture

Device label with

serial number

Measurement

head

Greenmeasurement

button (also for

switching on)

Device display

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The charging console incorporates an absolute white standard which is protected

against light and dust. Turning the black wheel releases the white standard from the

protected position.

The ceramic white standard should not be touched and should always be kept clean.

Therefore we recommend to keep it in the protected position and only to turn it out

during the calibration procedure.

The above image shows how to connect the plug of the AC adapter with the charging

console.TheACadaptercanbeuseduniversallyfor100–240Vand47–63Hz.

Use only the original TECHKON SpectroDens AC adapter.The use of other power

sources is hazardous!

There are three adapter plugs for different countries.To change an adapter plug, just

pull it off the AC adapter and push in the new one. Make sure it is connected ﬁrmly!

AC adapter with three different mains plugs Device in the state of charging

USA

Europe

1. The black wheel can be turned to bring

the protected absolute white standard in

position for the calibration procedure.

2. Chargingcontacts

3. Lowvoltageconnectorfortheplugofthe

AC adapter

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