Altana Spectro-Guide Sphere Gloss Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

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9• Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and donot allow condensation water.• Do not use any acetone for cleaning theunit! The unit housing is resis

10System description and Delivery notes2. System description and Delivery notesspectro-guide is a portable spectrophotometerwhich can be used to ensur

11The instrument complies with the followingstandards.Color:DIN 5033, 5036, 6174; ISO 7724; ASTM D2244,E308, E1164.Gloss:DIN 67530; ISO 2813, ISO 7668

12Power supply3. Power supplyBefore operating the instrument for the first time,please read the operating instructions and payattention to the safety

133.2 Changing the batteryTo remove the battery compartment, hold theinstrument in one hand and depress the batterycompartment release with your index

14Controls4. ControlsMeasuring Instrument1 Display2 Battery Compartment3 Measurement Aperture4 Battery CompartmentRelease5 Instrument Label withSerial

15The basic system consists of the measuringinstrument, standards for calibration and testing, thesample area locator, and the instrument case.You sho

16ControlsThe instrument is operated by means of the Operatebutton and the cursor buttons. After the instrumentis switched on with the Operate button,

17Getting started5. Getting started5.1 Turning on and measuringThe device is switched on with the Operate button.The company logo, copyright notice an

18Getting started5.2 Overview of main menuFileOpen StandardSampleSave StandardSampleSample–›Std.Delete Last SmplAll SmplOne StdAll StdMemoryMean On/Of

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19Getting startedOptionsColor sys CIELabCIELCHSpectrumXYZYxyLab(h)FMC2CIELab94Rx Ry RzIndex ΔE*ΔE(h)ΔE CMCΔE FMC2ΔE 94ΔE 99ΔE 2000WI BergerCIEWl E313Y

20Calibrate6. CalibrateThree calibration standards are supplied with themeasuring instrument. These include a blackstandard and a white standard for c

21Calibratechk greenTo determine whether recalibration of the instrumentis necessary, perform a test measurement with thegreen standard. From the “Opt

22File Display OptionMeasure Gloss StdPress Operate ButtonStd.No. : 976802CalibrateUse thebuttons to move the cursor to the “Option” menu.From this me

23Measuring procedure7. Measuring procedure7.1 MeasuringSwitch the instrument on. The display shows thedifference measurement.Set the instrument on th

24Measuring procedure7.2 SavingTo store the last measurement, use thebutton from the “File” menu to move the cursor tothe “Save” option. The submenu o

25Measuring procedureIf the “AutoStore” function in the Option-Setup menuis activated, readings will be stored automatically.There are three different

267.3 OpeningFrom the “File” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Open” option.Press the Operate button. The submenu will open.Use thebutton

278. Multiple readingsMultiple readings should always be performed incases of uneven or structured surfaces. Theadvantage of multiple readings is that

28Multiple readingsIn the default setting, the difference mode is shownon the display. When multiple readings areperformed, the mean value is shown on

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29Multiple readings8.1 Storing the meanFrom the “File” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Save” option. Thesubmenu will open when you pres

308.2 Deleting the last readingIf you have performed an invalid measurement andwould like to delete the last measured value, go tothe “File” menu and

318.3 Number of readingsFrom the “File” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Mean” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutton

32Display9 Display9.1 Sample ModeThe instrument is preset to the “Difference” mode.To change to the “Sample Mode” from the “Display”menu, use thebutto

339.2 DifferenceTo go to “Difference” mode from the “Display” menu,use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Difference” option.When you press the Oper

34Displaystd9.3 Pass/FailTo go to “Pass/Fail” mode from the “Display” menu,use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Pass/Fail” option.You can either i

35The bottom line shows the names of the openedsample and standard.If you like to change the tolerances for a standard,you must open this standard and

36Display9.4 MetamerismIf the metamerism index is set unequal to zero in“Setup,” the metamerism index will be calculated foreach measurement. If it is

379.5 Illuminant ⇑ ⇓With this option you can scroll through the selectedilluminants.From the „Display“ menu, use thebutton to move the curser to the „

38Options10. Options10.1 Color systemMove the cursor with the button from the“Options”menu to the “Color System” menu.After pressing the Operate butto

3Table of content1. Safety instructions ... 52. System description and De

3910.2 IndexFrom the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Index” option.The submenu will open when you press the Operatebutton.Mov

40OptionsOpacityOpacity can only be performed in Difference mode.To activate this function, move the cursor to the“Opacity” option as described for th

41Color strengthColor strength can only be performed in Differencemode. To activate this function, move the cursor tothe “Color Strength” option in th

42Options10.3 GlossFrom the “Options” menu, use the buttonto move the cursor to the “Gloss” option.The submenu will open when you press the Operatebut

4310.4 Illuminant /observerHere you decide which illuminants are enabled onthe display of the instrument. Chapter 9 provides anoverview of all availab

44Options10.5 CalibrationChk GreenFrom the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Calibr.” option.The submenu opens when you press t

4510.6 Setup10.6.1Auto storeWhen the “AutoStore” function is activated, thesample or standard is automatically stored aftereach measurement. This func

46Options10.6.2Auto standardWhen the “Auto Std” function is activated, thestandard which corresponds most closely to thesample is automatically chosen

4710.6.3Metamerism index limitFrom the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Ope

48Options10.6.4CMC ratioFrom the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebu

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4910.6.5ΔΔΔΔΔE94 ratioFrom the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operatebutt

50Options10.6.6Switch off timeFrom the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Ope

5110.6.7BeeperThis function makes it possible to toggle the beeptone on and off.This includes the beep which accompanies cursormovement and the beep w

52Options10.6.8Set timeFrom the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Setup” option. Thesubmenu appears when you press the Operateb

5310.6.9Trigger adjustmentThe sensitivity of the flexible measuring cone isadjustable.From the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the

54Options10.6.10 LanguageFrom the “Options” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.The submenu opens when you press the Operateb

5510.7 ConfigurationHere you decide which functions are enabled foryour instrument. The instrument is shipped in theadvanced version. To change to the

56OptionsYou can toggle menu options on or off by moving thecursor to the option and pressing the Operate buttonto make the check mark appear or disap

57Setting Custom1:Setting Custom2:Options

58File11. File11.1 OpenFrom the “File” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Open” option andpress the Operate button. The submenu opens.Sele

51. Safety instructions • Before operating the instrument the first time,please read the operating instructions and takeparticular notice of the safet

5911.2 SaveFrom the “File” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Save” option. Thesubmenu opens when you press the Operatebutton. Select “Sta

60File11.3 DeleteExample: “One Std”From the “File” menu, use thebutton to move the cursor to the “Delete” option. Thesubmenu opens when you press the

6111.4 MeanThe “Mean” submenu, which can be selected fromthe File menu, contains the following options:OnDel. LastDefine NThese options are described

62Interface12. InterfaceThe measuring instrument has a serial interfacewhich makes it possible to communicate directlywith a PC or Printer.Measurement

63Standards13. StandardsColor:DIN 5033 Colorimetry; basic concepts.DIN 5036 Radiometric and photometric properties of materials;definitions characteri

64Gloss:DIN 67530 Reflektometer als Hilfsmittel zur Glanzbeurteilung anebenen Anstrich- und Kunststoffoberflächen(Reflectometer as a means for gloss a

65Technical data14. Technical dataColorMeasurement geometry 45 circ./0 or d/8 per DIN, ASTM, ISOSpectral range 400-700 nmSpectral interval 10 nmPhotom

66Technical dataGlossGloss Range 0-100 GU*Repeatability 0,2 GU*(spectro-guide-S: 0,1 GU*)Reproducibility 1 GU*(spectro-guide-S: 0,5 GU*)Aperture 5 x 1

67Errors and warning messages15. Errors and warning messagesStandard Memory full!The maximum number of standards (1500) isalready stored. Delete stand

68Instrument reset16. Instrument resetThe Instrument Reset returns the instrument to thefactory settings, i.e., it activates the advancedversion with

6The following symbols and terms are used.This symbol warns of the danger of injury.This symbol warns of the danger of injury caused byelectricity.Thi

6917. Cleaning and maintenance• Do not insert any objects into the measurementaperture for cleaning. The instrument could getdamaged - affecting a pr

7018. Service and CertificationServiceBesides the repair of your instrument we offer thefollowing additional services:First diagnosis on the telephon

71Service and CertificationService Centers for BYK-Gardner productsGermanyBYK-Gardner GmbHLausitzer Strasse 882538 GeretsriedGermanyPhone:+49-8171-34

7219. CopyrightThis instruction manual is an important part of this instrument. It contains es-sential information about setting up, placing in servic

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7Safety instructionsDANGER injuries possible• Defects and extraordinary loadsIf safe operation can no longer be presumed,shut down the device and sec

8Safety instructions• When working with the batteries /rechargeablebatteries make certain there is no short circuiton the contacts. Metallic objects m