X-Rite 500 Series User manual

500 Series

SPECTRODENSITOMETER

Operator's Manual

Dear Customer:

Congratulations! We at X-Rite, Incorporated are proud to

present you with X-Rite 500 Series Spectrodensitometer. This

instrument represents the very latest in microcontrollers,

integrated circuits, optics, and display technology. As a result,

your X-Rite instrument 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 instrument with a three-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

Federal Communications Commission Notice

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance with

the desired FCC and European emission requirements.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003

du Canada.

WARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosive environment.

WARNUNG: Das Gerät darf in einer explosiven Umgebung NICHT verwendet

werden.

ADVERTENCIA - NO use este aparato en los ambientes explosivos.

ATTENTION: Cet instrument NE DOIT PAS être utilisé dans un environnement

explosif.

AVVERTIMENTO - NON usare questo apparecchio in ambienti esplosivi.

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CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if battery charger other than SE30-177

(100-240V) is used. Use only X-Rite battery pack SE15-26, other types may burst

causing personal injury.

VORSICHT: Betriebs- und Verletzungsgefahr besteht bei Gebrauch von anderen

Adaptern als X-Rite SE30-177 (100-240 V). Verwenden Sie nur den X-Rite

Akkupack SE15-26.

ADVERTENCIA: No use otro cargador de las pilas que no sea la pieza X-Rite

SE30-177 (100-240V), por el riesgo de mal funcionamiento del equipo. Use

solamente las pilas SE15-26 de X-Rite, es posible que los otros tipos puedan

estallar y causar daños corporales.

ATTENTION: Pour ne pas causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil,

veillez à utiliser uniquement les chargeurs de batterie X-Rite SE30-177 (100-240

V). Utiliser seulement le bloc de batteries SE15-26 de X-Rite, il y a danger

d’explosion et de blessures avec les autres types.

AVVERTENZA: Non usare un altro caricabatterie che non è del pezzo X-Rite

SE30-177 (100-240V), per il rischio di malfunzionamento dell'apparecchio. Usare

solamente gli accumulatori SE15-26 di X-Rite, è possibile che altri tipi possano

scoppiare e causare danno personale.

The Manufacturer: X-Rite, Incorporated

Der Hersteller: 4300 44th Street, S.E.

El fabricante: Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512

Le fabricant:

Il fabbricante:

Declares that: Spectrodensitometer

gibt bekannt, daß: 500 Series

advierte que:

avertit que:

avverte che:

is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network.

an ein öffentliches Telekommunikations-Netzwerk nicht angeschlossen werden soll.

no debe ser conectado a redes de telecomunicaciones públicas.

ne doit pas être relié à un réseau de télécommunications publique.

non deve essere connettuto a reti di telecomunicazioni pubblici.

CE DECLARATION

Manufacturer's Name: X-Rite, Incorporated

Authorized Representative: X-Rite, Incorporated

Siemensstraße 12b • 63263 Neu-Isenburg

Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 61 02-79 57-0

Fax: +49 (0) 61 02 -79 57-57

Model Name: Spectrodensitometer

Model No.: 500 Series

Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC

RoHS/WEEE

X-Rite products meet the Restriction of Hazardous Substances

(RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC and European Union – Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

2002/96/EC. Please refer to www.xrite.com for more information on

X-Rite’s compliance with the RoHS/WEEE directives.

Warning:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause

radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate

measures.

Table of Contents

Proprietary Notice

Warranty Information

Section 1 – Overview and Setup

Instrument Description 1-1

Features 1-2

Automatic Shut-Off 1-2

Patch-Smarts Recognition 1-2

Drag-n-Drop Override 1-2

Hi-Fi Color Capability 1-2

Unpacking and Inspection 1-3

Shoe Lock Operation 1-3

Applying Power 1-4

Charging the Battery Pack 1-5

Instrument I/O Serial Interface 1-6

Attaching the Optional Security Cable 1-7

Section 2 – User Interface

What to Expect 2-1

Navigation – Basic Key Operation 2-1

Tab Down Key 2-2

Tab Up Key 2-2

Enter Key 2-2

Escape Key 2-2

Main Menu Key 2-2

Function Screen 2-3

Active Function 2-3

Options Menu 2-3

Measurement List 2-3

Measurement Data 2-4

User Dialog 2-4

Current Status or Illum/Obs 2-4

Using the Instrument 2-5

Opening a Menu or Function 2-5

Opening an Editor 2-5

Selecting From a List 2-6

Editing a Value 2-6

Important Measurement Techniques 2-6

Section 3 – Instrument Calibration

General Information 3-1

White Calibration 3-1

Full Calibration 3-3

Section 4 – Setting Instrument Configuration

General Information 4-1

Language Option 4-2

Active Functions 4-2

Color Options (520, 528, 530 only) 4-3

L*a*b* Method 4-3

L*C*h° Method (528, 530 only) 4-4

CMC Tolerancing (528, 530 only) 4-4

CIE94 Tolerancing (528, 530 only) 4-5

Precision 4-6

Density Options 4-7

Status 4-7

Precision 4-8

Gray Set 4-9

Calibration Options 4-10

Enter Reflectances 4-11

Cal Alert 4-12

Serial Port Options 4-12

Baud Rate 4-13

Hand Shake 4-13

Auto Xmit 4-14

Separator 4-15

Delimiter 4-15

Protocol 4-15

Emulation 4-16

Power Down Option 4-16

Speed Read 4-17

Display Options 4-18

Contrast 4-18

Orientation 4-19

Security 4-19

Beeper Option 4-20

Patch Smarts 4-20

User Configuration 4-21

Load Factory Defaults 4-22

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Section 5 – Instrument Functions

General Information 5-1

Density Function 5-2

Density Measurement Mode 5-2

Setting Options 5-2

Measuring Paper 5-3

Measuring/Editing a Density Reference 5-4

Measuring a Density Sample 5-6

Color Function (520, 528, 530 only) 5-9

Color Measurement Mode 5-9

Setting Options 5-9

Selecting Illuminant (528, 530 only) 5-11

Measuring/Editing a Color Reference 5-12

Measuring a Color Sample 5-13

Viewing L*a*b* Data in the Graph Mode 5-15

Viewing Reflectance Data and

Reflectance Graph (530 only) 5-16

Match Function (528, 530 only) 5-17

Setting Options 5-17

Measuring References 5-20

Matching Samples 5-21

Dot Function (508, 518, 520, 528, 530 only) 5-23

Dot Measurement Mode 5-24

Setting Options 5-24

Measuring Paper 5-27

Measuring Dot Procedure 5-28

Trap Function (518, 528, 530 only) 5-31

Trap Measurement Mode 5-31

Setting Options 5-31

Measuring/Editing Dmax Procedure 5-32

Measuring Paper 5-33

Measuring Trap Procedure 5-34

Saving Trap Data as a Reference 5-35

Print Contrast Function (518, 528, 530 only) 5-37

Print Contrast Measurement Mode 5-37

Setting Options 5-37

Measuring Paper 5-38

Measuring Print Contrast Procedure 5-39

Saving Print Contrast Data as a Reference 5-40

Hue/Grayness Function (518, 528, 530 only) 5-42

Hue/Grayness Measurement Mode 5-42

Setting Options 5-42

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Measuring Paper 5-43

Measuring/Editing a Hue/Gray Reference 5-44

Measuring a Hue Error/Grayness Samples 5-45

Paper Indices Function (528, 530 only) 5-46

Paper Indices Measurement Mode 5-46

Measuring/Editing Indices Reference 5-46

Measuring Paper Indices Samples 5-48

Statistical Data 5-49

Compare Function (520, 528, 530 only) 5-51

Compare Ref Mode 5-51

Setting Options 5-51

Setting Up Compare References 5-52

Comparing Samples 5-54

Electronic Function Selection - EFS (518, 528, 530 only) 5-56

Setting Options 5-56

Measuring Samples 5-57

Section 6 – Service and General Maintenance

Repair Information 6-1

Reading Lamp Replacement Information 6-1

Cleaning the Instrument 6-2

General Cleaning 6-2

Cleaning the Optics 6-2

Cleaning the White Calibration Reference 6-2

Replacing the Battery Pack 6-3

Aperture and Polarization Kit Installation 6-4

UV Filter Cap Kit Installation 6-7

Appendices

Instrument Specifications 7-1

Error Messages 7-2

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