X-Rite RM61 User manual
RM61
Spectrophotometer
User Guide
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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: Spectrophotometer
Model No.: RM61
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.
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.
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.
Equipment Information
Use of this equipment in a manner other than that specified by X-
Rite, Incorporated may compromise design integrity and become
unsafe.
WARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosive
environments.
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CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if battery chargers
other than X-Rite SE30-81 (115V) or SE30-177 (100-240V)
is used. Use only X-Rite battery pack SP62-79-23, other
types may burst causing personal injury.
VORSICHT: Betriebs- und Verletzungsgefahr besteht bei
Gebrauch von anderen Adaptern als X-Rite SE30-81 (115 V)
oder SE30-177 (100-240 V). Verwenden Sie nur den X-Rite
Akkupack SP62-79-23.
ADVERTENCIA: No use otro cargador de las pilas que no
sea la pieza X-Rite SE30-81 (115V) o SE30-177 (100-
240V), para evitar el riesgo de mal funcionamiento del
equipo. Use solamente las pilas SP62-79-23 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 SE30-81 (115 V) ou SE30-
177 (100-240 V). Veillez aussi à utiliser uniquement la
batterie X-Rite SP62-79-23, d'autres batteries pouvant
exploser et causer des blessures.
AVVERTENZA: Non usare un altro caricabatterie che non è
del pezzo X-Rite SE30-81 (115V) o SE30-177 (100-240V),
per evitare il rischio di malfunzionamento dell'apparecchio.
Usare solamente gli accumulatori SP62-79-23 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: Spectrophotometer
gibt bekannt dass: RM61
advierte que:
avertit que:
avverte che:
is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network.
nicht an ein öffentliches Telekommunikations-Netzwerk 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.
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Proprietary Notice
The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and
proprietary data of
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or part is strictly prohibited. Publication of this information does not
imply any rights to reproduce or use this manual for any purpose
other than installing, operating, or maintaining this instrument. No
part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or
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magnetic, mechanical, optical, manual, or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of an officer of X-Rite, Incorporated.
This product may be covered by one or more patents. Refer to the
instrument for actual patent numbers.
Copyright © 2009 by X-Rite, Incorporated
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and product names mentioned are the properties of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
X-Rite, Incorporated (“X-Rite”) warrants each instrument
manufactured to be free of defects in material and workmanship
(excluding battery pack) for a period of 12 months. This warranty
shall be fulfilled by the repair or replacement, at the option of X-Rite,
of any part or parts, free of charge including labor, F.O.B. its factory
or authorized service center.
This warranty shall be voided by any repair, alteration, or
modification, by persons other than employees of X-Rite, or those
expressly authorized by X-Rite to perform repairs, and by any abuse,
misuse, or neglect of the product, or by use not in accordance with X-
Rite’s published instructions.
X-Rite reserves the right to make changes in design and /or
improvements to its products without any obligation to include these
changes in any products previously manufactured. Correction of
defects by repair or replacement shall constitute fulfillment of all
warranty obligations on the part of X-Rite.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPLICITLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THIS WARRANTY OBLIGATION IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT RETURNED TO X-RITE OR AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of Michigan and jurisdiction and venue shall lie with the
courts of Michigan as selected by X-Rite, Incorporated.
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Overview and Setup 6
Introduction 6
Features 6
Packaging Content 7
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack 7
Cable Connections and Charging 9
Instrument LED Indicator 10
Section 2 - Calibration 11
Section 3 - Taking Measurement 13
Sample Criteria 13
Measurement Techniques 13
Appendices 15
Troubleshooting 15
Service Information 16
General Maintenance 17
General Cleaning 17
Cleaning the Optics 17
Cleaning the Calibration Reference 18
Instrument Specifications 19
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Section 1 - Overview and Setup
Introduction
The spectrophotometer is a compact, rugged and reliable color
measurement instrument that reports spectral data to a PC.
This manual covers the installation, basic operation and
maintenance of the instrument. Specific instructions for using
the instrument with your software application can be found in
the software documentation.
Features
Automatic Shut-Off
To increase battery life, the instrument automatically turns off
when not in use. The instrument turns back on whenever a
measurement is taken or the adapter is plugged in.
Indicator Light
A multi-color LED at the top of the instrument provides visual
feedback on the status of a measurement.
Indicator Light
Instrument Shoe
Target Window
Power Input
RS232 I/O Port
Battery Switch
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Packaging Content
Your instrument packaging should contain all the items listed
below. If any of these items are missing, contact your
Authorized Representative.
•RM61 instrument with battery pack
•Interface cable
•Calibration standard
•Switching power supply with line cord
•Carrying pouch
•Documentation and registration material
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
The instrument is shipped from the factory with the battery
pack removed. The battery pack must be installed before the
instrument can be used.
1. Hold the shoe next to the instrument housing and lift
upwards on the spring-loaded latch.
2. Slowly allow the shoe to pivot toward the back of the
instrument and release the latch.
Refer to the illustration on the next page
3. Open the shoe perpendicular to the instrument housing.
4. Carefully rotate the instrument over and rest it on its top.
5. Slide the battery pack into the compartment with the
battery connector facing down and to the back.
Lift Upwards
Shoe Latch
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6. Press down on the pack until the connector is properly
seated and the tabs click into position.
7. Close the shoe to the instrument. The latch is spring
loaded and automatically catches on the shoe.
To remove the battery for replacement or external
charging:
Compress the tabs on both sides of the battery pack and
lift upwards.
Tab(2)
Battery Pack
Battery Connector
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Cable Connections and Charging
The battery pack must be installed before plugging in the AC
adapter.
1. Close any open software applications and shut down your
computer.
2. Insert the modular connector from the interface cable into
the I/O port on back of the instrument.
3. Attach the DB9 connector from the interface cable to an
available I/O port on the computer. Secure with screws.
4. Plug the small connector from the AC adapter into the
power input connector on the interface cable.
5. Plug the detachable line cord into the AC adapter and then
plug the line cord into the wall receptacle.
6. For “initial” remote use, allow the battery pack to charge a
minimum of four (4) hours. If immediate use is required,
the instrument can be operated “tethered” to the AC
adapter during battery charging.
7. Turn on the computer, run the application and select the
I/O port the instrument is attached to, if applicable.
AC Adapter
Power Input
Modular Connector
To computer
I/O port
To wall
receptacle
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Instrument LED Indicator
The LED indicates a variety of instrument conditions, such as
calibration mode and operation. Below is a complete list of
conditions reported by the LED.
•Flashing Amber—calibration is required
•Solid Amber—measurement in progress
•Solid Green—successful measurement was taken
•Solid Red—measurement failed
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