X-Rite Spectrophotometer 978 Manual do Utilizador

X-Rite® 9780°/45° SpectrophotometerUser’s Manual

User InterfaceThis information will familiarize you with the typographicalconventions, display function, and general terms used in this manual. * In t

What To Do First!This manual is organized into nine sections and four appendixes. Inorder to make the best use of your instrument, you are urged to re

What To Do First! . . . continuedAppendix A - lists the technical specifications of the instrument.Appendix B - lists error messages that may occur

SECTION 1 GETTING STARTEDSubjects covered in Section 1 are: * 1.1 Unpacking and Inspection * 1.2

Packaging Illustration1-2

1.2 Unlocking and Locking the ShoeThe instrument is shipped from the factory with the shoe in the lockedposition. The shoe should always be locked nex

1.3 Applying PowerBattery OperationDuring battery operation power is applied automatically when ameasurement is taken or if a key is pressed. The inst

1.4 Charging the Battery PackThe 978 is powered by six nickel-cadmium batteries in a removablebattery pack. The instrument’s batteries should be charg

1.5 Function SelectionThere are five measurement functions that can be accessed by pressingthe "FUNCTION" key.The "PASS/FAIL" and

CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if AC adaptor other than X-Rite SE30-61 (115V)or SE30-62 (230V) is used.VORSICHT: Es besteht Betriebsgefahr bei der

SECTION 2INSTRUMENT POSITIONING &MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUESThe variety of items that the 978 can measure is almost endless.However, in order to obtain

Instrument Positioning & Measurement Techniques . . . continued2-2Example 2 - Measuring a Coffee CupExample 3 - Measuring a Small KnobCoffee CupJi

SECTION 3TEXTILE QC OPERATIONSubjects covered in Section 3: * 3.1 Defining QC Setups *

3.1 Defining QC Setups☛Setups must be defined in QA-Master if stored sample data is to be uploaded to QA-Master. Referto Section 21 in QA-Master Refer

Defining QC Setups . . . continued L*C*h° - color space is calculated from L*a*b*. The "L*" defineslightness, "C*" specifies chrom

Defining QC Setups . . . continued It is this automatic adjustment to the "volume of acceptability",compensating throughout the color space

Defining QC Setups . . . continued Illuminant/Observer (illum) - Is used to select the illum/obs combinationthat the setup will measure samples under.

Defining QC Setups . . . continued Averaging - Is used to enter the number of readings (1 - 5) that theinstrument will require to obtain a measurement

Defining QC Setups . . . continued 6) Set Pass/Fail Limits. * Press [REF] (yes) key to indicateYes, you do want to Set P/FLimits.

Defining QC Setups . . . continued 7) Set Shade Size. * Press [REF] (yes) key toindicate Yes, you do want toset Shade Size.

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Defining QC Setups . . . continued * When the cursor is under thelast attribute (far right), press[→] key one more time toadvance to the next menu.

3.2 Loading QC Setup and Reference EntryThe 978 will store a separate reference for each of 30 Setups. Thereference will remain with the selected &quo

Loading QC Setup and Reference Measurement . . . continued2) Manual Reference Entry- Press the [FUNCTION] (enter) key.☛If "AUTO SETUP" is se

3.3 Pass/Fail and 555 Shade Tag MeasurementsThe 978 will display three QC measurement functions: pass/fail, 555shade tag, and pass/fail & 555 shad

Pass/Fail and 555 Shade Tag Measurements . . . continued555 Shade Tag Only Function The 555 shade tag function will display a 3 digit number (with 555

Pass/Fail and 555 Shade Tag Measurements . . . continuedTo take a QC measurement:☛Defining Setups (Sec. 3.1) must be performed before continuing with

Pass/Fail and 555 Shade Tag Measurements . . . continuedThe display will show the lastmeasurement data with selectedsetup and function.4) Position ins

Pass/Fail and 555 Shade Tag Measurements . . . continuedFailed sample using delta numbersand pass/fail & 555 function- 1 long beep will be heard t

Pass/Fail and 555 Shade Tag Measurements . . . continuedFailed sample using delta words andpass/fail & 555 function- 1 long beep will be heard toi

SECTION 4ABSOLUTE COLOR &SIMPLE COMPARE OPERATIONSubjects covered in Section 4: * 4.1 Absolute Color and Simple Compare Setup

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Absolute Color and Simple Compare Setup 2) Press the [SETUP] key to enter setupselection menu.3) Press the [FUNCTION] (space) key toincrement through

4.2 Simple Compare Reference EntryA single reference can be measured or manually entered for the SimpleCompare function. If a reference is set while A

Simple Compare Reference Entry . . . continue4) Reference Measurement- Press the [SETUP] (read) key.- Position target window overreference to be measu

4.3 Absolute Color and Simple Compare Measurements☛If Absolute Color or Simple Compare measurements are to be stored in the instrument, refer toSectio

SECTION 5STORAGE OPERATIONSubjects covered in Section 5: * 5.1 Selecting Storage and Group Numbers * 5.2 Printing St

Selecting Storage and Group Number3) Press [REF] (group) key to entergroup selection.4) Press [SETUP] (next) to selectdesired group.☛Group numbers can

5.2 Printing Stored MeasurementsThe 978 has the ability to output stored measurement data directly to aserial printer or computer. The printout format

5.3 Deleting Stored MeasurementsThe 978 has three delete methods available.* Delete Last will delete the last measurement taken. *

Deleting Stored Measurements . . . continuedDelete GroupTo delete group measurements:1) At "DATA STORAGE" menu, press[REF] (group) key.2) Pr

Proprietary NoticeThe information contained in this manual is derived from patent andproprietary data of X-Rite, Incorporated. This manual has been pr

Deleting Stored Measurements . . . continuedDelete AllTo delete all stored measurements:1) At "DATA STORAGE" menu, press[SETUP] (del) key.Th

5.4 Tagging and Storing Operation (Optional)☛Tags are entered by scanning. If you intend to use the optional Bar Code Reader (BCR), wesuggest that you

Tagging and Storing Operation (Optional) . . . continued4) The bar code name should appear onthe first line of the display.Tag All- Press [REF] (yes)

Tagging and Storing Operation (Optional) . . . continued5) Scan additional bar codes if more arerequired for "ALL", GROUP", or"NEX

Tagging and Storing Operation (Optional) . . . continuedQA-Master Group and Setup Name Special FeatureThe 978 has a unique feature that allows the use

Tagging and Storing Operation (Optional) . . . continuedQA-Master Sample Tagging Special FeatureRemotely measured samples have the ability to be assig

SECTION 6CALIBRATIONSubjects covered in Section 6: * 6.1 Positioning the Instrument on the White Standard * 6.2 Calibration Procedure

6.1 Positioning the Instrument on the White StandardYou must set the 978 on the white standard so that the maximum amountof the bottom rubber pad of t

Positioning the Instrument on the White Standard . . . continuedShown below is an IMPROPER METHOD of measuring the standard.Bottom ViewINCORRECT!6-3

Positioning the Instrument on the White Standard . . . continuedX-Rite Reflection StandardThe Calibration Values for the white spot are affected by th

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6.2 Calibration ProcedureReading the White Standard1) Make sure white calibrationstandard is clean (see Sec. 6.1).2) Press [FUNCTION] key and [SETUP]k

Calibration Procedure . . . continued"CAL READING 1 OF 5" thru "CALREADING 5 OF 5" is displayed; then"CALIBRATION UPDATED.&q

Calibration Procedure . . . continuedReading Zero ReflectanceThe following procedure is only necessary if "READ ZEROREFLECTANCE" is displaye

Calibration Procedure . . . continuedChange Cal Spectral ValuesThe following procedure is only necessary when you want to calibrate to adifferent stan

SECTION 7SETTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONThe system configuration allows you to customize the instrument tomeet your application requirements. The configu

Setting Operation Options . . . continuedused (except averaging value). Enabling "auto setup" will allow you toselect a global averaging mea

Setting Operation Options . . . continued3) Press the [REF] (yes) key to enterOperation Options.4) Select Deltas option. Repeatedlypressing the [REF]

Setting Operation Options . . . continued6) Continued. After making selection,press the [FUNCTION] (next) key tosave setting and advance to nextoption

7.2 Setting I/O Options The 978 comes equipped with a serial port that allows data to betransmitted/received to/from an external device. Listed below

Setting I/O Options . . . continued3) Press the [REF] (yes) key to enterI/O Options.4) Select Baud Rate. Repeatedlypressing the [REF] (other) key will

Table of ContentsGeneral Description viUser Interface viiWhat To Do First! viii1. Getting Started 1-11.1 Unpacking and Inspection 1-11.2 Unlocking a

7.3 Setting Printout Format OptionsSetting the printout options will determine what information will betransmitted out the RS-232 port after a measure

Setting Printout Format Options . . . continued3) Press the [REF] (yes) key to enterI/O Options.4) Select Print Format option. Press the[REF] (other)

Setting Printout Format Options . . . continuedThe following examples illustrate the different data output formats thatcan be obtained from the 978 wi

SECTION 8GENERAL MAINTENANCESubjects covered in Section 8 are: * 8.1 Cleaning the Instrument

8.2 Cleaning the OpticsThe target window and optics should be cleaned once a week in normalenvironments; and more often in dirty or dusty environments

8.3 Replacing the Batteries1) Set the 978 on it’s side and lock shoe in place. The shoe must be locked.2) Slide battery access door [1] toward bottom

8.4 Replacing the Target Window1) Remove old target window [2] by pushing downward from top of shoe[1].2) Place the instrument on end and align the ta

8.5 Reading Lamp Replacement InformationDue to the circuit complexity, alignment procedures, and test equipmentrequired - The read lamp should only be

8.6 Changing the ApertureX-Rite has three different aperture kits available for the 978.* 8mm/4mm Aperture Kit (P/N 968-100-08)

Changing the Aperture . . . continued3) Unscrew the existing aperture [5] with the aperture wrench [6].Note: The aperture wrench tool has two sides, o

Table of Contents . . . continued8. General Maintenance 8-18.1 Cleaning the Instrument 8-18.2 Cleaning the Optics 8-28.3 Replacing the Batteries 8-

Changing the Aperture . . . continuedAperture SelectionWhen a different size aperture is installed in the instrument, the settingmust be changed. The

8.7 Troubleshooting TipsA. Incorrect measurement data continually displays.1. Recalibrate unit.2. Clean Optics.3. Contact authorized service center.B.

SECTION 9 BAR CODE READER (Optional)Subjects covered in Section 9 are: * 9.1 Attaching SP78-200 Bar Code Reader to an Instrument * 9.2 Scannin

9.2 SCANNING A BAR CODEFollow these guidelines for successful bar code scanning.1) Turn on the X-Riteinstrument. Be sure theinstrument is in theStorag

9.3 TROUBLESHOOTINGThe factory default mode can be restored if the SP78-200 BCR isplaced into an unusable or unknown configuration. To restore the fac

Troubleshooting . . . continuedWas the entire bar code scanned? * Drag the BCR through the entire bar code at a constant speed.Increase the scanning s

APPENDIX ATECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONMeasuring Function: Absolute Color, Simple Compare, Pass/Fail, 555 Shade Tag, and 555 & Pass/Fail Indication.Base

Technical Specification . . . continuedSafety UL 122FCC Part 15, Class A, Digital DeviceIndustry Canada ICES-003 Issue 2, Revision 1InternationalEMC

APPENDIX BDISPLAY MESSAGESPower-Up Messages"MEMORY LOST" is displayed when the instrument determines that the data inthe (battery backed up)

Display Messages . . . continued"INVALID ENTRY" is displayed when the numbers entered for the whitevalues are inappropriate.Miscellaneous Me

General DescriptionThe X-Rite 978 is a reflection spectrophotometer that measures spectralreflectance from 400nm to 700 nm in 20nm intervals. The inst

APPENDIX COPTIONAL ACCESSORIESPart Number• QA-Master® Software Package...1255-10• Security Cable...

APPENDIX D COLOR CHECKThe color check procedure will help you track instrument colorperformance to assure measurement accuracy. Initially, the three

Color Check . . . continued7) After 10 days average the white, blue, and brown values and enter datain the designated place on the color check label.

COLOR CHECK RECORDDate: Illuminant: Observer:Temperature: Aperture Size: Model-S/N:Reference White Blue BrownValues L* a* b* L* a* b* L* a* b*DateD-3

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