X-Rite 504 SpectroDensitometer Manuale dell'Operatore

500 Series SPECTRODENSITOMETER Operator's Manual

viii 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

CHAPTER FIVE 5-46 Paper Indices Function (528, 530 only) The instrument can report cast, brightness, and reflectance paper indices as absolute or diff

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-47 To measure a reference: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Reference. The reference

CHAPTER FIVE 5-48 7. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight desired number and press Enter key # to exit editor. 8. After edits are complete, highlight Sa

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-49 Paper Indices Difference Measurements A “negative” value indicates that the obtained paper index of the sample was smaller t

CHAPTER FIVE 5-50 Measuring Samples in Statistics Mode 1. Center target window on sample and lower instrument to take a measurement. Calculation data

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-51 Compare Function (520, 528, 530 only) The Compare function is used to compare sample measurements to previously stored refer

CHAPTER FIVE 5-52 Observer Angle The instrument supports both 2° and 10° observer angles. The 520 only has the 2° angle available. Refer to Color Fun

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-53 To set up a reference: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Reference. 2. Press the E

CHAPTER FIVE 5-54 or Tab Down key @ to highlight illuminant/observer menu, and press Enter key # to select combination. NOTE: The Match function datab

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-55 Color Compare Measurements If the matched reference option compares color, your measurement data appears like this: COMP—R

ix Proprietary Notice The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and proprietary data of X-Rite, Incorporated. This manual has be

CHAPTER FIVE 5-56 Electronic Function Selection (518, 528, 530 only) EFS automatically recognizes the patch type measured without manually selecting t

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-57 To set options: 1. With the EFS Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight OP Setting ,

CHAPTER FIVE 5-58

SPECTRODENSITOMETER 6-1 5. Service and General Maintenance Repair Information 6-1 General Cleaning 6-2 Battery Pack Replacement 6-3 Aperture

CHAPTER SIX 6-2 Cleaning the Instrument Your instrument requires very little maintenance to achieve years of reliable operation. However, to protect y

SERVICE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE 6-3 Battery Pack Replacement To replace the battery pack: 1. Rotate the shoe stop 90° and carefully turn the instrume

CHAPTER SIX 6-4 Aperture and Polarization Kit Installation (Excludes Micro-Spot instrument) The 500 series instrument was designed to allow you to qu

SERVICE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE 6-5 5. Press the tool down (approx. 12mm) on the aperture with slight pressure. A low, click is heard when properly s

CHAPTER SIX 6-6 9. Locate old optics cap for non-polarized installation or new optics cap for polarized installation. Align triangle in cap with the

SERVICE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE 6-7 UV Filter Cap Kit Installation (Excludes Micro-Spot instrument) To install UV filter optics cap: 1. With instrume

x Warranty Information X-Rite, Incorporated (“X-Rite”) warrants each instrument manufactured to be free of defects in material and workmanship (exclud

CHAPTER SIX 6-8

SPECTRODENSITOMETER 7-1 6. Appendices Instrument Specifications 7-1 Error Messages 7-2 Parts List and Packaging 7-3 Instrument Specificatio

CHAPTER SEVEN 7-2 Error Messages Errors encountered during a measurement are displayed in the User Dialog. All errors are accompanied by a long beep.

APPENDICES 7-3 Parts List

CHAPTER SEVEN 7-4 Packaging

P/N 528-500 Rev. V Corporate Headquarters - USA 4300 44th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Phone 1 800 248 9748 or 1 616 803 2100 Fax 1 800 2

SPECTRODENSITOMETER 1-1 1. Overview and Setup Instrument Description 1-1 Features 1-2 Unpacking and Inspection 1-3 Shoe Lock Operation 1-3

CHAPTER ONE 1-2 Features Automatic Shut-Off To increase battery life, the instrument automatically turns itself off if it is not used within a user-de

OVERVIEW AND SETUP 1-3 Unpacking and Inspection After removing the instrument from the shipping carton, inspect it for damage. If any damage has occur

CHAPTER ONE 1-4 Applying Power The Battery switch—located on the bottom of the instrument—turns the instrument off and on during battery operation. Wh

OVERVIEW AND SETUP 1-5 Charging the Battery Pack Four, AA nickel-metal hydride batteries fastened in a removable battery pack power the instrument. Th

CHAPTER ONE 1-6 Instrument I/O Serial Interface Your instrument can be connected to a computer or printer using an interface cable and adapter. X-Rite

OVERVIEW AND SETUP 1-7 Attaching the Optional Security Cable An optional security cable is available from X-Rite for attaching the instrument to a fix

CHAPTER ONE 1-8

SPECTRODENSITOMETER 2-1 2. User Interface What to Expect 2-1 Navigation–Basic Key Operation 2-1 Function Screen 2-3 Using the Instrument

CHAPTER TWO 2-2 Tab Down key Advances the highlighted bar (reverse image) to the next available “tab stop.” A “tab stop” indicates an item that can be

USER INTERFACE 22-3 Function Screen The instrument function screen consists of six main areas: Active Function, Options Menu, Measurement List, Measur

CHAPTER TWO 2-4 Measurement Data The Measurement Data portion of the screen instantaneously displays measurement data for the active function. Measure

USER INTERFACE 22-5 Using the Instrument There are four basic techniques used to navigate through the instrument screens, select functions and setting

CHAPTER TWO 2-6 Selecting from a List Many settings and functions allow you to select specific items from a list. Lists can be found in every type of

SPECTRODENSITOMETER 3-1 3. Instrument Calibration General Information 3-1 White Calibration 3-1 Full Calibration 3-3 General Information Unde

CHAPTER THREE 3-2 snugly with the target window opening centered over the white ceramic disk. 2. Lower the instrument to the shoe; hold steady unt

USER INTERFACE 3-3 Full Calibration The Full Calibration function is used to update the white and black calibration points in the instrument. To upda

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CHAPTER THREE 3-4 6. Press the Enter key # to open the Full Calibration screen. <Measure White> patch appears in the User dialog. 7. Position

SPECTRODENSITOMETER 4-1 Setting Instrument Configuration General Information 4-1 Language 4-2 Active Functions 4-2 Color Options (520, 528, 5

CHAPTER FOUR 4-2 Language The Language configuration allows you to select the language you want to display on your instrument. To select a language:

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-3 5. After edits are complete, press the Escape key ! to save and exit. Color Option (520, 528, 530 only) The Colo

CHAPTER FOUR 4-4 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired method, CIE or Hunter. 4. Press the Enter key # to save your settings and return to

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-5 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the attribute you want to edit. 4. Press the Enter key # to access the Ligh

CHAPTER FOUR 4-6 4. Press the Enter key # to access the Lightness or Chromaticity reference menu. 5. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digi

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-7 Density Options The Density Options configuration allows you to determine the following settings: • Status – Sel

CHAPTER FOUR 4-8 • Status E⎯European status utilizes the Wratten 47B filter—for higher readings in yellow⎯instead of the Wratten 47 filter typically

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-9 For example, Density data formatting for normal precision and high precision is shown below. Normal Precision Fo

ii Federal Communications Commission Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur

CHAPTER FOUR 4-10 • Standard - Normal measurement functionally occurs in auto color mode. This is the instrument’s factory setting. To select a gray

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-11 2. Press the Enter # key open the Calibration Options menu. Enter Reflectances The Enter Reflectances function

CHAPTER FOUR 4-12 Cal Alert To set the calibration alert settings: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Cal Alert. 2. Press the Enter key # to access

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-13 • Delimiter – Determines the character that terminates the string of measured data. • Protocol – Select the de

CHAPTER FOUR 4-14 • CTS – CTS/RTS hardware hand shaking used. This method ensures the instrument is working before sending a hand shake. • BUSY – BU

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-15 Separator To determine the separator character: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Separator. 2. Press the En

CHAPTER FOUR 4-16 2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired protocol, RCI or ICP. 4. Press E

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-17 3. To set the power down time (in seconds), use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit (arrows above and b

CHAPTER FOUR 4-18 Display The Display configuration allows you to determine the following settings: • Contrast – Set the contrast of the display for

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-19 2. Press the Enter key # to access the Set Display Contrast menu. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the cont

iii CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if battery charger other than X-Rite SE30-81 (115V) or SE30-77 (100-240V) is used. Use only X-Rite battery pack

CHAPTER FOUR 4-20 2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired setting, On or Off. 4. Press Ent

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-21 appropriate type (paper, solid, etc). When set to Off, the instrument simply sequences through the measurement s

CHAPTER FOUR 4-22 as negative value to show the offset from the dominant density. Auto Color must be selected as the density option to view these comp

SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 4-23 2. Use the Tab Down key @ to highlight Yes. Selecting No returns the instrument to normal operation without res

CHAPTER FOUR 4-24

SPECTRODENSITOMETER 5-1 4. Instrument Functions General Information 5-1 Density 5-2 Color 5-9 Match 5-17 Dot 5-23 Trap 5-31 Pri

CHAPTER FIVE 5-2 Density Function The instrument can report density and density difference with or without paper subtracted. You should select the De

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-3 measurement is displayed. The Red, Green, Blue, and Orange components only appear when HiFi status is selected. Mode The Mode

CHAPTER FIVE 5-4 To measure paper: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Paper. <Measure Paper> appears in

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-5 NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless DEN–REF01 is selected as the active density mode. Refer to De

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CHAPTER FIVE 5-6 3. Press the Enter key # to move the highlight to the data side of the screen. <Enter Ref> appears in the user dialog. NOTE: H

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-7 Density -Paper and Actual Measurements If you set the density options to Auto (or a single color) and -Paper, your measuremen

CHAPTER FIVE 5-8 News 3-Color Measurements If you set the User Configuration option to News 3-Color and measure a three color overprint patch, your me

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-9 Color Function (520, 528, 530 only) The 520, 528, and 530 instruments report colorimetric data absolute or colorimetric data

CHAPTER FIVE 5-10 10nm increments from 400nm to 700nm. The 520 instrument limits selection to XYZ and L*a*b*. ΔE Method The instrument supports three

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-11 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired setting. 4. Press the Enter key # to save highlighted setting. 5.

CHAPTER FIVE 5-12 Measuring/Editing a Color Reference The reference function is used to enter color reference data into the instrument using a sequenc

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-13 3. Press the Enter key # to alternate between Seq and Match. 4. Center the target window over the first reference (or repl

CHAPTER FIVE 5-14 You are now ready to begin taking measurements to check color values. The type of measurement data that displays depends on the way

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-15 Viewing L*a*b* Data in the Graph Mode The 528 and 530 instruments can display a graph when L*a*b* is selected as the Color S

v Table of Contents Proprietary Notice Warranty Information Section 1 – Overview and Setup Instrument Description 1-1 Features 1-2 Automatic Shut-Of

CHAPTER FIVE 5-16 Viewing Reflectance Data and Reflectance Graph (530 only) The 530 instrument has the added capability of displaying a reflectance g

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-17 Match Function (528, 530 only) The Match function is used to quickly find the best color match to a measured color from a da

CHAPTER FIVE 5-18 ΔE Method The instrument supports three tolerancing methods: CMC, Lab, and CIE94. Displayed data automatically updates to the select

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-19 To create a group: 1. With the Match Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Active G

CHAPTER FIVE 5-20 Measuring References The reference function is used to measure reference data into a selected group. A total of 1,424 references can

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-21 4. To enter a custom name for the reference, press the Enter key # with the reference number highlighted. The highlight mov

CHAPTER FIVE 5-22 3. The actual sample data is displayed while the instrument is held down. After the instrument is released, the reference match lis

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-23 Dot Function (508, 518, 520, 528, 530 only) Dot is calculated using either the Murray-Davies formula or the Yule-Nielson for

CHAPTER FIVE 5-24 Dot Measurement Mode Your instrument can evaluate dot data two different ways: as Dot Area or Dot Gain. Pressing the Enter key # wit

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-25 NOTE: As halftones become lighter and lighter (< 25%), the resulting "color" tends towards the shade of the sub

vi Section 3 – Instrument Calibration General Information 3-1 White Calibration 3-1 Full Calibration 3-3 Section 4 – Setting Instrument Configurat

CHAPTER FIVE 5-26 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number and press the Enter key # to exit the editor. 4. To select On/Off status, p

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-27 9. Move highlight to re-measure any component, or highlight Save n. The calculated value is displayed. Press Enter key # to

CHAPTER FIVE 5-28 Measuring Paper The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent solid and dot mea

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-29 To perform a dot measure: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Solid. <Measure Soli

CHAPTER FIVE 5-30 Dot Gain Measurements If you set your color option to Auto (or a single color), your measurement data appears like this: Dot gain va

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-31 Trap Function (518, 528, 530 only) The Trap function determines how well one ink prints over another ink (overprinting). You

CHAPTER FIVE 5-32 Brunner Trap formula ()TB=−−×−−+11011010012DDDOP Where: • DOP = Density of overprint - paper • D2 = Density of 2nd ink - paper •

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-33 3. Center the instrument target window over the black patch and lower the instrument to take a reading. 4. Measure the sol

CHAPTER FIVE 5-34 Measuring Paper The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent trap measurements

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-35 4. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once measurement data is displayed, release the unit. 5. Make sure Ink1 is

vii Section 5 – Instrument Functions General Information 5-1 Density Function 5-2 Density Measurement Mode 5-2 Setting Options 5-2 Measuring Paper

CHAPTER FIVE 5-36 2. Press the Enter key # to access the References Option screen. NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing the Enter key # can quic

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-37 Print Contrast Function (518, 528, 530 only) Print Contrast provides you with the ability to monitor the ¾ tone area and is

CHAPTER FIVE 5-38 Single color measurement method measures and updates the specific color you selected. Red, Green, Blue, and Orange only appear when

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-39 To measure paper: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Paper. <Measure Paper> ap

CHAPTER FIVE 5-40 3. Continue with remaining solid patch measurements or center the target window over the 75% tint patch that corresponds to the mea

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-41 2. Press the Enter key # to access the References Option screen. NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing the Enter key #

CHAPTER FIVE 5-42 Hue/Grayness Function (518, 528, 530 only) The instrument can report hue error/grayness and hue error/grayness difference with or wi

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-43 To set option: 1. With the Mode editor displayed, press the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired setting. 2. Press

CHAPTER FIVE 5-44 Measuring/Editing a Hue/Gray Reference The reference function is used to enter hue error and grayness reference data into the instru

INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 5-45 6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight desired number and press Enter key # to exit editor. 7. After edits are complete, high