datacolor

Sets the datacolor

TOOLS Standard
TOOLS
Db
TM Standard STD RED
Batch BATCH 9
System-level Tolerance Block:
Standard Tolerance Block: STD ORANGE PL
Illuminant DelE
DelL DelC
Da
DelH
D65 10 Deg 0.86 TM
Batch is (using LCH): Pass lighter more saturated more yellow

CIELab Differences dE*

dL* da*
bd*

SPECIFICATIONS
D65 10 Deg 0.93

TOOLS
Datacolor Tools
allows users to
easily create files,

ILLUMINANTS / OBSERVERS PLOTS

set up pass-fail
criteria, share

Illuminant Types Scalable %R, K/S, log K/S

A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2 (cool white), F6, F7, F8, versus wavelength
F10, F11 (TL84), F12 (Ultralume 3000) Plots to support all tolerances, 3D for AI tolerances
M&S D65, M&S A, M&S TL84
INDICES
Observers Metamerism (CIE)
CIE Standard Observers 2° and 10° Whiteness (ASTM E313, Berger, CIE,
Ganz-Griesser, Stephanson)
COLOR / COLOR DIFFERENCES SCALES Yellowness (ASTM E313, D1925, DIN6175)
Absolute and Delta values, dE for: CIELab, CIELab 94, CIE Brightness (Tappi 525, R457 – UV included
DE2000, DIN99, LCH, Luv, CMC (L:C), HunterLab, GE PQSII and excluded, Delta R457) c o l
o r . c o m
t a
M&S 89 tolerances ISO/AATCC Gray scale for color change d
a
.
Absolute values, Delta values for: XYZ, Yxz, K/S ISO/AATCC Gray scale for staining w
w

Delta values, dE for: FMC-II Helmoltz w

Plots to support all above color spaces Reflectance values

Color strength
STATISTICAL QUALITY ANALYSIS 555 shade sorting (standard and TOC method)
Mean average on any data field
Standard deviation on any data field
Harrison Index
Density indices
UNSURPASSED
Real time trend plots with tolerances Contrast Ratio (Opacity) QUALITY
CONTROL
Histograms with tolerances Color Inconsistency
TOOLS

PROCEDURES OPTIONS
Datacolor Tools allows users
to easily create files, set up
pass-fail criteria, share data,
and generate customized
reports for accurate color
management.

Allow any QC task to be automated by using screen Datacolor MONITOR™ Db

Standard STD RED
prompts, buttons and commands. This provides Datacolor SORT™ Batch BATCH 9 Intelligent Color
step-by-step guidance for system operators. System-level Tolerance Block:
Standard Tolerance Block: STD ORANGE PL
Management
PASS/FAIL TOLERANCES Da
Illuminant
D65 10 Deg
DelE
0.86
DelL
0.20
DelC
0.71
DelH
0.43

For all above color scales in general for dE and individual

A10 Deg 0.94 0.20 0.61 0.69
F02 10 Deg 1.20 0.42 0.89 0.69

for dL*, da*, db*, dC, dH, du, dv; low and high Batch is (using LCH): Pass lighter more saturated more yellow
user-friendly inter face
Automatic artificial intelligence (AI) based Pass/Fail CIELab Differences dE* dL* da* bd*
D65 10 Deg 0.93 0.09 -0.07 0.92
tolerances, generic tolerances A10 Deg
F02 10 Deg
1.15
1.36
0.09
0.25
-0.47
-0.50
1.04
1.24
Datacolor Pass/Fail tolerance formula with default block and
individual configurable blocks (color or substrate independent)
MATCH
Times change. For
faster results,more
companies are rely-
ing on the use of
electronic color

For more information, please visit www.datacolor.com.

Standalone System Requirements

Pentium® II (no Celeron®) at 450 MHz, 64 MB RAM, 10GB, resolution 1024 x 768, 64 MB true color graphic card,
serial or USB port, CD-ROM drive, Windows® 2000 Pro, XP Pro

Americas Europe Asia

+1.609.924.2189 +41.44.835.3711 +852.2420.8283
marketing@datacolor.com ecmarketing@datacolor.com asiamarketing@datacolor.com
In over 60 countries ... see www.datacolor.com/locations for a complete list.
Committed to Excellence. Dedicated to Quality. Certified to ISO 9001 in Manufacturing Centers Worldwide. ©2005 Datacolor Inc. Datacolor and other Datacolor family of solutions
product trademarks are the property of Datacolor Inc. Windows is either a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Datacolor Tools/08.04/720210/E
 Control that lets you – not the
Because Color Matters
software – manage the entire
TM

Datacolor TOOLS™ is part of Datacolor SPECTRUM™, the

supply chain of color production complete solution for successful global color management.
Datacolor SPECTRUM™ is an integrated suite of software
products, measuring systems, and support services that
provide centralized control of the entire color management
process. All software in the suite can stand alone, but is
optimized to operate as an integrated solution for all
User-Friendly Color Control Tools for Productivity aspects of color management. This helps companies
from Start to Finish Datacolor TOOLS™ is designed to guide you through
Datacolor Tools allows users

innovate faster, ensure consistent color quality, reduce the

to easily create files, set up
pass-fail criteria, share data,
and generate customized
reports for accurate color

the complicated color control process.

management.

cost of production and accelerate their product’s speed

Controlling and managing the outcome of color from start
to finish can be a challenge. Datacolor TOOLS™ sets the
standard in all industries for superior, comprehensive color
quality control (QC). A Windows®-driven, graphics-
oriented application, Datacolor TOOLS™ helps you to:
❖ Easily create color measurement files
❖ Set up Pass/Fail criteria
❖ Share data with other Datacolor SPECTRUM™ products
❖ Generate customized reports and forms for
unsurpassed color management
Quality and Efficiency Don’t
Have to be Complicated
Datacolor TOOLS™ offers many easy-to-use features that
increase the quality and efficiency of the color control
process. Navigation through the software is configurable
and uncluttered:
to market. Because color matters, leading businesses
❖ Artificial intelligence “tolerancing” reduces the worldwide choose Datacolor’s innovative technology
number of sample submissions and rejects and solutions to consistently achieve the right color.
❖ ”Train” the software to evaluate samples, resulting
in faster color approvals Datacolor TOOLS™ is best used with:
❖ Works with a broad range of color
measurement instruments ❖ Datacolor MATCH™ – expert color matching software
❖ You control your process ❖ Datacolor ENVISION™ – precise on-screen color
❖ The database can be shared with other simulation software
Datacolor SPECTRUM™ applications ❖ Datacolor SORT™ – intelligent shade sorting software
❖ Easy to learn and use: ❖ Datacolor TRACK™ – innovative color
o Extensive Help files communication software
o Detailed operator’s manual ❖ Datacolor MAESTRO™ – correlates spectrophotometers
o Common Windows® features to an absolute standard
(menus, toolbars and buttons) ❖ Datacolor CHECK™ – portable, quality control solution
❖ Datacolor MONITOR™ – accurate color deviation
Datacolor TOOLS™ operates with all Datacolor instruments reporting software
and is easily integrated with other Datacolor SPECTRUM™
software products.

❖ Customize screens for viewing data

❖ Configure forms for printing data
❖ Export data in a variety of formats to other Datacolor
SPECTRUM™ installations running anywhere in the world

Tools for Flexibility

Knowing that each company around the globe has

individual needs, Datacolor TOOLS™ adapts to the way
you work, providing: Db
Standard
Batch
STD RED
BATCH 9
System-level Tolerance Block:
Standard Tolerance Block: STD ORANGE PL
Illuminant DelE
DelL DelC

❖ A virtual desktop for establishing and easily recalling

Da
DelH
D65 10 Deg 0.86

Batch is (using LCH): Pass lighter more saturated more yellow

color standards and associated batches

CIELab Differences dE*
dL* da*
bd*
D65 10 Deg 0.93

❖ Data sharing to ease the transition from formulation

to quality control
❖ Advanced storage capabilities with user-defined fields
❖ Configurable graphical displays
❖ Comprehensive coverage of color industry
indices and standards
❖ A wide range of standard and customizable reports MATCH

❖ Statistical quality analysis – mean averages and

Times change. For
faster results,more
companies are rely-
ing on the use of
electronic color

standard deviations for multiple batch analysis

❖ Trend and histogram graphical plots for any data field
❖ Pass/Fail analysis on any data field
 Control that lets you – not the
Because Color Matters
software – manage the entire
TM

Datacolor TOOLS™ is part of Datacolor SPECTRUM™, the

supply chain of color production complete solution for successful global color management.
Datacolor SPECTRUM™ is an integrated suite of software
products, measuring systems, and support services that
provide centralized control of the entire color management
process. All software in the suite can stand alone, but is
optimized to operate as an integrated solution for all
User-Friendly Color Control Tools for Productivity aspects of color management. This helps companies
from Start to Finish Datacolor TOOLS™ is designed to guide you through
Datacolor Tools allows users

innovate faster, ensure consistent color quality, reduce the

to easily create files, set up
pass-fail criteria, share data,
and generate customized
reports for accurate color

the complicated color control process.

management.

cost of production and accelerate their product’s speed

Controlling and managing the outcome of color from start
to finish can be a challenge. Datacolor TOOLS™ sets the
standard in all industries for superior, comprehensive color
quality control (QC). A Windows®-driven, graphics-
oriented application, Datacolor TOOLS™ helps you to:
❖ Easily create color measurement files
❖ Set up Pass/Fail criteria
❖ Share data with other Datacolor SPECTRUM™ products
❖ Generate customized reports and forms for
unsurpassed color management
Quality and Efficiency Don’t
Have to be Complicated
Datacolor TOOLS™ offers many easy-to-use features that
increase the quality and efficiency of the color control
process. Navigation through the software is configurable
and uncluttered:
to market. Because color matters, leading businesses
❖ Artificial intelligence “tolerancing” reduces the worldwide choose Datacolor’s innovative technology
number of sample submissions and rejects and solutions to consistently achieve the right color.
❖ ”Train” the software to evaluate samples, resulting
in faster color approvals Datacolor TOOLS™ is best used with:
❖ Works with a broad range of color
measurement instruments ❖ Datacolor MATCH™ – expert color matching software
❖ You control your process ❖ Datacolor ENVISION™ – precise on-screen color
❖ The database can be shared with other simulation software
Datacolor SPECTRUM™ applications ❖ Datacolor SORT™ – intelligent shade sorting software
❖ Easy to learn and use: ❖ Datacolor TRACK™ – innovative color
o Extensive Help files communication software
o Detailed operator’s manual ❖ Datacolor MAESTRO™ – correlates spectrophotometers
o Common Windows® features to an absolute standard
(menus, toolbars and buttons) ❖ Datacolor CHECK™ – portable, quality control solution
❖ Datacolor MONITOR™ – accurate color deviation
Datacolor TOOLS™ operates with all Datacolor instruments reporting software
and is easily integrated with other Datacolor SPECTRUM™
software products.

❖ Customize screens for viewing data

❖ Configure forms for printing data
❖ Export data in a variety of formats to other Datacolor
SPECTRUM™ installations running anywhere in the world

Tools for Flexibility

Knowing that each company around the globe has

individual needs, Datacolor TOOLS™ adapts to the way
you work, providing: Db
Standard
Batch
STD RED
BATCH 9
System-level Tolerance Block:
Standard Tolerance Block: STD ORANGE PL
Illuminant DelE
DelL DelC

❖ A virtual desktop for establishing and easily recalling

Da
DelH
D65 10 Deg 0.86

Batch is (using LCH): Pass lighter more saturated more yellow

color standards and associated batches

CIELab Differences dE*
dL* da*
bd*
D65 10 Deg 0.93

❖ Data sharing to ease the transition from formulation

to quality control
❖ Advanced storage capabilities with user-defined fields
❖ Configurable graphical displays
❖ Comprehensive coverage of color industry
indices and standards
❖ A wide range of standard and customizable reports MATCH

❖ Statistical quality analysis – mean averages and

Times change. For
faster results,more
companies are rely-
ing on the use of
electronic color

standard deviations for multiple batch analysis

❖ Trend and histogram graphical plots for any data field
❖ Pass/Fail analysis on any data field
datacolor
Sets the datacolor
TOOLS Standard
TOOLS
Db
TM Standard STD RED
Batch BATCH 9
System-level Tolerance Block:
Standard Tolerance Block: STD ORANGE PL
Illuminant DelE
DelL DelC
Da
DelH
D65 10 Deg 0.86 TM
Batch is (using LCH): Pass lighter more saturated more yellow

CIELab Differences dE*

dL* da*
bd*

SPECIFICATIONS
D65 10 Deg 0.93

TOOLS
Datacolor Tools
allows users to
easily create files,

ILLUMINANTS / OBSERVERS PLOTS

set up pass-fail
criteria, share

Illuminant Types Scalable %R, K/S, log K/S

A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2 (cool white), F6, F7, F8, versus wavelength
F10, F11 (TL84), F12 (Ultralume 3000) Plots to support all tolerances, 3D for AI tolerances
M&S D65, M&S A, M&S TL84
INDICES
Observers Metamerism (CIE)
CIE Standard Observers 2° and 10° Whiteness (ASTM E313, Berger, CIE,
Ganz-Griesser, Stephanson)
COLOR / COLOR DIFFERENCES SCALES Yellowness (ASTM E313, D1925, DIN6175)
Absolute and Delta values, dE for: CIELab, CIELab 94, CIE Brightness (Tappi 525, R457 – UV included
DE2000, DIN99, LCH, Luv, CMC (L:C), HunterLab, GE PQSII and excluded, Delta R457) c o l
o r . c o m
t a
M&S 89 tolerances ISO/AATCC Gray scale for color change d
a
.
Absolute values, Delta values for: XYZ, Yxz, K/S ISO/AATCC Gray scale for staining w
w

Delta values, dE for: FMC-II Helmoltz w

Plots to support all above color spaces Reflectance values

Color strength
STATISTICAL QUALITY ANALYSIS 555 shade sorting (standard and TOC method)
Mean average on any data field
Standard deviation on any data field
Harrison Index
Density indices
UNSURPASSED
Real time trend plots with tolerances Contrast Ratio (Opacity) QUALITY
CONTROL
Histograms with tolerances Color Inconsistency
TOOLS

PROCEDURES OPTIONS
Datacolor Tools allows users
to easily create files, set up
pass-fail criteria, share data,
and generate customized
reports for accurate color
management.

Allow any QC task to be automated by using screen Datacolor MONITOR™ Db

Standard STD RED
prompts, buttons and commands. This provides Datacolor SORT™ Batch BATCH 9 Intelligent Color
step-by-step guidance for system operators. System-level Tolerance Block:
Standard Tolerance Block: STD ORANGE PL
Management
PASS/FAIL TOLERANCES Da
Illuminant
D65 10 Deg
DelE
0.86
DelL
0.20
DelC
0.71
DelH
0.43

For all above color scales in general for dE and individual

A10 Deg 0.94 0.20 0.61 0.69
F02 10 Deg 1.20 0.42 0.89 0.69

for dL*, da*, db*, dC, dH, du, dv; low and high Batch is (using LCH): Pass lighter more saturated more yellow
user-friendly inter face
Automatic artificial intelligence (AI) based Pass/Fail CIELab Differences dE* dL* da* bd*
D65 10 Deg 0.93 0.09 -0.07 0.92
tolerances, generic tolerances A10 Deg
F02 10 Deg
1.15
1.36
0.09
0.25
-0.47
-0.50
1.04
1.24
Datacolor Pass/Fail tolerance formula with default block and
individual configurable blocks (color or substrate independent)
MATCH
Times change. For
faster results,more
companies are rely-
ing on the use of
electronic color

For more information, please visit www.datacolor.com.

Standalone System Requirements

Pentium® II (no Celeron®) at 450 MHz, 64 MB RAM, 10GB, resolution 1024 x 768, 64 MB true color graphic card,
serial or USB port, CD-ROM drive, Windows® 2000 Pro, XP Pro

Americas Europe Asia

+1.609.924.2189 +41.44.835.3711 +852.2420.8283
marketing@datacolor.com ecmarketing@datacolor.com asiamarketing@datacolor.com
In over 60 countries ... see www.datacolor.com/locations for a complete list.
Committed to Excellence. Dedicated to Quality. Certified to ISO 9001 in Manufacturing Centers Worldwide. ©2005 Datacolor Inc. Datacolor and other Datacolor family of solutions
product trademarks are the property of Datacolor Inc. Windows is either a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Datacolor Tools/08.04/720210/E