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spectro-guide 45/0 gloss

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Manual

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spectro-guide 45/0 gloss
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Manual

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customer.

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 Table of content

Table of content

1. Safety instructions ................................................................................ 5

2. System description and Delivery notes ............................................ 10

3. Power supply ...................................................................................... 12

4. Controls ............................................................................................... 14

5. Getting started .................................................................................... 17

5.1 Turning on and measuring ..................................................................... 17
5.2 Overview of main menu ......................................................................... 18

6. Calibrate .............................................................................................. 20

7. Measuring procedure ......................................................................... 23

7.1 Measuring ............................................................................................... 23
7.2 Saving ...................................................................................................... 24
7.3 Opening ................................................................................................... 26

8. Multiple readings ................................................................................ 27

8.1 Storing the mean .................................................................................... 29
8.2 Deleting the last reading ........................................................................ 30
8.3 Number of readings ............................................................................... 31

9. Display ................................................................................................. 32
9.1 Sample mode .......................................................................................... 32
9.2 Difference ............................................................................................... 33
9.3 Pass/Fail .................................................................................................. 34
9.4 Metamerism ........................................................................................... 36
9.5 Illuminant ................................................................................................. 37

10. Options ................................................................................................ 38

10.1 Color system ........................................................................................... 38
10.2 Index ........................................................................................................ 39
10.3 Gloss ....................................................................................................... 42
10.4 Illuminant/observer ................................................................................ 43

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10.5 Calibration ............................................................................................... 44

10.6 Setup ....................................................................................................... 45
10.6.1 Auto store .................................................................................. 45
10.6.2 Auto standard ............................................................................ 46
10.6.3 Metamerism index limit ............................................................ 47
10.6.4 CMC ratio .................................................................................. 48
10.6.5 ΔE94 ratio .................................................................................. 49
10.6.6 Switch off time ........................................................................... 50
10.6.7 Beeper ...................................................................................... 51
10.6.8 Set time ..................................................................................... 52
10.6.9 Trigger adjustment ................................................................... 53
10.6.10 Language .................................................................................. 54
10.7 Configuration .......................................................................................... 55

11. File ....................................................................................................... 58

11.1 Open ........................................................................................................ 58
11.2 Save ......................................................................................................... 59
11.3 Delete ...................................................................................................... 60
11.4 Mean ........................................................................................................ 61
11.5 Print ......................................................................................................... 61

12. Interface .............................................................................................. 62

13. Standards ............................................................................................ 63

14. Technical Data .................................................................................... 65

15. Errors and Warning Messages ........................................................... 67

16. Instrument reset .................................................................................. 68

17. Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................... 69

18. Service and Certification ................................................................... 70

19. Copyright ............................................................................................. 72

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 Safety instructions

1. Safety instructions
• Before operating the instrument the first time,
please read the operating instructions and take
particular notice of the safety instructions.

• If you use the unit and accessories properly,

there are no hazards to fear.

• This product is equipped with safety features.

Nevertheless, read the safety warnings carefully
and use the product only as described in these
instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage.

• No claims of product liability or warranty can be

honored if the device is not operated in
accordance with the operating instructions.

• Keep these instructions for future reference.

• If you pass this instrument to somebody else,

make sure to include these instructions.

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Safety instructions

The following symbols and terms are used.

This symbol warns of the danger of injury.

This symbol warns of the danger of injury caused by

electricity.

This sign points out additional information.

DANGER
The term DANGER warns of possible severe
injuries and danger to life.

WARNING
The term WARNING warns of injuries and severe
material damage.

CAUTION
The term CAUTION warns of slight injuries or
damage.

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 Safety instructions

DANGER injuries possible

• Defects and extraordinary loads

If safe operation can no longer be presumed,
shut down the device and secure it against
unintended operation.
The device must be presumed unsafe to operate:
• if visible damage is evident
• if the instrument is no longer working
• if it has been stored for long periods under
adverse conditions
• after harsh treatment during shipping.

• Safety advices for batteries: Do not crush or

dismantle, do not heat or incinerate, do not
immerse in any liquid. This may cause explosion
or release harmful substances.

• Do not perform any repairs on the unit yourself.

The unit must be opened by trained
professionals only. Please contact our customer
service department in such cases.
• The measurement device may be disconnected
from any power source as follows:
a) by removing the batteries and/or
b) by disconnecting the interface cable

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Safety instructions

• When working with the batteries /rechargeable

batteries make certain there is no short circuit
on the contacts. Metallic objects must not come
in contact with the bare contacts.

WARNING severe material damage

• The measurement unit consists of sensitive

optical and electronic precision parts. Prevent it
from being dropped, bumped or shaken!
• Avoid exposure to continuous humidity and
condensation. Avoid splashing with water,
chemicals or other liquids.
• Please use only accessories that are available
for the unit.
• Only devices that meet the requirements for low-
voltage safety may be connected to the
interface.

CAUTION material damage

• Do not allow any foreign objects to get into the

measurement opening.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for
extended periods of time. Do not store it in a hot
or dusty environment. Use the instrument case
for storage.

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 Safety instructions

• Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and do

not allow condensation water.
• Do not use any acetone for cleaning the
unit! The unit housing is resistant to many
solvents. For cleaning you should use a soft,
moist cloth. Excessive dirt and dust can be
removed with ethanol or cleaning alcohol.
• In case you intend not to use the instrument for
a longer period of time, take out the batteries.

Additonal information on use:

• You will find the technical data for all system

components on the respective manufacturer’s
plates and in the section Technical Data
• Batteries and rechargeable batteries are special
waste and must therefore not be disposed of with
household trash. Make certain to observe the
disposal instructions of the battery or
rechargeable battery manufacturer.

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System description and Delivery notes

2. System description and Delivery notes

spectro-guide is a portable spectrophotometer
which can be used to ensure consistent quality in
incoming and outgoing QC. It’s operated with
batteries to meet the demands of measurements in
the field.
The measurement principle is based on the
measurement of spectral reflectance within the
visable spectrum from 400–700 nm. Two
measurement geometries are provided: 45/0 and
d/8. With 45/0, illumination occurs in a circular
pattern at an angle of 45°, while the observation
angle is 0°. With d/8, the sample is illuminated
diffusely, while the observation angle is 8° “from the
vertical”. Additionally, 60° gloss is measured
simultaneously.
Up to 1500 standards and 999 samples can be
stored. This includes not only individual readings,
but also the calculation of mean values. The
measurement results are shown on the display.
The instrument is operated by the Operate button,
four cursor buttons, and the automatic trigger. The
Operate button is also used to switch on the
instrument.
All common color systems, color differance
equations, indices, illuminants and observers are
available for quality control and analysis.
The display can be configured in German, English,
French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese.

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 System description and Delivery notes

The instrument complies with the following

standards.
Color:
DIN 5033, 5036, 6174; ISO 7724; ASTM D2244,
E308, E1164.
Gloss:
DIN 67530; ISO 2813, ISO 7668; JIS Z 8741; ASTM
D 523, ASTM D 2457.

Instrument type:
spectro-guide 45/0 gloss CC-6801
spectro-guide 45/0 gloss-S CC-6802
spectro-guide sphere gloss CD-6834
spectro-guide sphere gloss-S CD-6836

Comes complete with:

Measurement device, black calibration standard,
white calibration standard with certificate, green
checking reference, high gloss standard, sample
area locator, software easy-link, interface cable,
USB-adapter, batteries, hand strap, manual,
carrying case, training.

Recommended accessories:
BYKWARE auto-QC lite CS-6532
complete QC-Software for advanced color analysis
USB-Adapter AG-4401
for connection to USB-interface, incl. driver software
Checking Standard 60° Gloss CC-6844
Checking Standard 60° Gloss S CC-6846
Protective stand CC-6818
to hold the instrument and store accessories

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Power supply

3. Power supply
Before operating the instrument for the first time,
please read the operating instructions and pay
attention to the safety instructions in Chapter 1.
Unpack the device and check to make certain all
pieces have been included with delivery (for scope of
delivery, see Section Delivery notes).

3.1 Power supply battery-operated

The battery must be placed in the measuring unit for

operation service. The device runs on four AA 1.5-V
alkaline or 1.2-V NiMH rechargeable battery.
Use only alkaline batteries or NiMH
rechargeables (AA /LR6)!
Depending on the exact brand and the settings of
the instrument, the capacity of each battery is
sufficient for about 8000 measurements. When the
battery voltage falls below the required minimum
voltage in the course of operation, the following
message appears on the display
Battery empty!
To ensure that the unit is always ready for operation,
it is recommended to have spare batteries handy,
especially when performing measurements in the
field.

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3.2 Changing the battery
Fig. 1 Remove battery holder
Fig. 2 Battery holder
Power supply
To remove the battery compartment, hold the
instrument in one hand and depress the battery
compartment release with your index finger. At the
same time, pull the battery compartment out of the
instrument with your other hand, as indicated by the
arrows in the accompanying illustration. Remove the
used batteries.
Only alkaline cells of the type AA /LR6should be
used as new primary (i.e. non-rechargeable)
batteries. If you prefer rechargeable batteries, you
can insert type AA NiMH batteries. The simplest
method is to begin by inserting the two middle
batteries 1 and 2, followed by the outer batteries 3
and 4. (See Fig. 2) If the polarity of the batteries is
mistakenly reversed, the reverse polarity protection
built into the instrument will prevent damage.
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Controls

4. Controls

Measuring Instrument Standard

1 Display 9 Standard Box

2 Battery Compartment 10 Diaphragm

3 Measurement Aperture 11 Standard

4 Battery Compartment 12 Black Standard

Release

5 Instrument Label with

Serial Number

6 Operate Button
13 Sample Area Locator
7 Cursor Buttons

8 Serial Interface

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Fig. 3 Handling with Operate
button
Fig. 4 Handling with trigger
Controls
The basic system consists of the measuring
instrument, standards for calibration and testing, the
sample area locator, and the instrument case.
You should calibrate the instrument before starting
to measure. The standards are provided for this
purpose. Be sure to always set the instrument on
the standard in the same direction. Always keep the
standards clean, or clean them before using them.
When the measuring instrument is not in use, it is
best to store it in the instrument case. The case is
also the ideal place to store the accessories
provided with the instrument.
The simplest way to operate the instrument is to
grasp it from the side on which the battery
compartment is located. The thumb and last three
fingers slide into the depressions on the side of the
instrument. The index finger rests on the top of the
instrument, where it can operate the cursor buttons
and the Operate button (Fig. 3).
When measurements are performed with the
automatic trigger, you can hold the instrument in
any desired manner. In this case, you can start the
measuring operation merely by applying even
pressure to the instrument from above (Fig. 4).
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Controls

File Display Option The instrument is operated by means of the Operate

Sample
L* 92.45 Δ L* 0.04 button and the cursor buttons. After the instrument
a* 0.46 Δ a* 0.01
b* - 1.55 Δ b* 0.03 is switched on with the Operate button, it is
D65/10° Δ E* 0.05 immediately ready to use with the preset
parameters.
std The cursor buttons are used for making menu
selections. You can use these buttons to move
around in the main menu and open the desired
submenu. The current position within a menu is
indicated by a reverse display.
std

Options are selected from submenus by pressing

the Operate button or the
std

button. To select an option from the main menu, use

the cursor buttons:
The last option selected from a submenu is always
displayed on a reverse background. This allows
repetitive operations to be performed quickly.

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 Getting started

5. Getting started

5.1 Turning on and measuring

The device is switched on with the Operate button.

The company logo, copyright notice and version
number appear. The instrument then enters into the
ready-to-measure state.
The display indicates the difference measurement.
File Display Option
This is the default setting for the basic version. The
Sample
L* 92.45 Δ L* 0.04
measurement data for the sample are shown on the
a* 0.46
b* - 1.55
Δ a*
Δ b*
0.01
0.03
left side of the display, while the differences to the
D65/10° Δ E* 0.05 last measured standard appear on the right side. At
this point, you can use the Operate button (the large
button) to start the measurement of the sample. As
std
an alternative, you can perform the measurement
with the automatic trigger by pressing on the
instrument as illustrated here.
You can perform a quick standard measurement
with the button.

std

First, the absolute values of the standard are

displayed. If you perform a sample measurement at
this point, the measurement data for the sample will
be shown on the left side. The right side of the
display will show the differences between this
sample data and the standard which has just been
measured.

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Getting started

5.2 Overview of main menu

File Display

Open Standard Sample Mode

Sample
Difference Smp/Dif
Save Standard Std/Dif
Sample Smp/Std
Sample–›Std.
Pass/Fail ΔE*
Delete Last Smpl all Δ‘s
All Smpl
One Std
Metamerism
All Std
Memory

Illuminant ⇑ ⇓
Mean On/Off
Del last
Define N

Print Standard
Sample
Online

The framed menu options are not

accessible in the basic version.

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 Getting started

Options Optionen

Color sys CIELab lllum/Obs F2/10°

CIELCH F2/2°
Spectrum F6/10°
XYZ F6/2°
Yxy F7/10°
Lab(h) F7/2°
FMC2 F8/10°
CIELab94 F8/2°
Rx Ry Rz F10/10°
Index ΔE* F10/2°
ΔE(h) F11/10°
ΔE CMC F11/2°
ΔE FMC2 U30/10°
ΔE 94 U30/2°
ΔE 99 Calibr. Chk Green
ΔE 2000 Calibrate
WI Berger
Setup AutoStore
CIE
Auto Std
Wl E313
MI Limit
Yl D1925
CMC Ratio
YI E313
DE94 Verh
Opacity
DispTime
StrMax abs
Beeper
StrUndCur
Set Time
StrTrist
Trig adj
Gloss Gloss on Language
Gloss off
Illum/Obs A/10° Configure Basis
A/2° Advanced
C/10° Custom1
C/2° Custom2
D50/10° Def Cust1
D50/2° Def Cust2
D55/10°
D55/2°
D65/10°
D65/2°
D75/10°
The framed menu options are not accessible
D75/2°
in the basic version.

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Calibrate

6. Calibrate
Three calibration standards are supplied with the
measuring instrument. These include a black
standard and a white standard for calibration of the
instrument, as well as a green test standard. To
perform the gloss calibration, the instrument is
further equipped with a high-gloss standard. All
standards are manufactured from highly stable
materials. When performing calibration, it is
especially important to ensure that:
1. The standard is clean.
2. The instrument lies completely within the
diaphragm on the standard.
3. You set the instrument on the standard as
shown in the illustration.
Open the lid of the standard. Position the measuring
instrument so that the display points in the direction
of the open lid and the front edge of the instrument
is parallel to the edge of the lid. This ensures that
you will always perform the calibration under the
same conditions.
The measurement results are very stable over time.
With proper handling, it is possible to obtain
Fig. 5 Calibration calibration intervals of up to 3 months.
Recalibration is necessary when the optical
components become dirty.
You can determine the need for recalibration of the
instrument at any time by performing a
measurement with the green test standard. The
values for the test standard are stored in the
measuring instrument. When you measure the
green standard with the “chk green” option from the
calibration menu, you receive a message indicating
whether recalibration is necessary.
You should also carry out this test immediately after
calibration, in order to determine whether it was
performed correctly.

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 Calibrate

Clean the standards with a moist cloth. Never use

window cleaner or any abrasive cleaning agents. For
stubborn stains, saturate the cloth with ethanol.

File Display Option chk green

Color sysf
Index f
Gloss f
Illum/Obsf To determine whether recalibration of the instrument
Calibr. f Chk Green
Setup f Calibrate is necessary, perform a test measurement with the
Configuref
green standard. From the “Option” menu, use the

std

button to place the cursor on the “Calibr.” option.

When you press the Operate button, the submenu

opens. The option “chk green” is preselected.

Take the green test standard and open the lid.

Position the measuring instrument so that the
File Display Option
display points in the direction of the open lid and the
front edge of the instrument is parallel to the edge of
Measure Green Std
the lid. Press the Operate button. You will then be
Press Operate Button
instructed to measure the green test standard.

A message will then appear, indicating whether the

File Display Option
calibration is still valid. If the message
Calibration OK
Please calibrate
appears, you need to perform the calibration with
the black and white standards.

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Calibrate

File Display Option Use the

Color sysf
Index f std
Gloss f
Illum/Obsf
Calibr. f buttons to move the cursor to the “Option” menu.
Setup f
Configuref From this menu, use the
std

button to place the cursor on the “Calibr.” option.

File Display Option
Color sysf Press the Operate button. When the submenu
Index f
Gloss f opens, use the
Illum/Obsf
Calibr. fchk green std
Setup fCalibrate
Configuref
button to move the cursor to the “Calibrate” option.
Now press the Operate button, and calibration will
File Display Option begin. The instrument will first call for the black
standard. Place the instrument on the black
Measure Black Trap standard and press the Operate button.
A beep will indicate that the measurement has been
Press Operate Button
completed.

File Display Option

Now place the instrument on the white standard and
press the Operate button.
Measure White
Std No 638444

Press Operate Button

For gloss calibration, place the instrument on the
high-gloss standard and press the Operate button.
File Display Option
If calibration was performed correctly, the message
Calibration OK
Measure Gloss Std
Std.No. : 976802 will appear on the display. The instrument returns to
Press Operate Button the previous measurement mode.
Use the test with the green standard again to
determine whether the calibration was performed
correctly.

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 Measuring procedure

7. Measuring procedure

7.1 Measuring
File Display Option Switch the instrument on. The display shows the
Sample
L*
a*
92.45
0.46
Δ L*
Δ a*
0.04
0.01
difference measurement.
b* - 1.55 Δ b* 0.03
Set the instrument on the sample to be measured.
D65/10° Δ E* 0.05
Now press the Operate button to start measuring.
The beep indicates that measurement has been
std
completed. The display will now show the measured
values for the new sample as well as the differences
to the last measured standard. As an alternative to
the Operate button, you can use the automatic
File Display Option trigger to perform the measurement. To do this, hold
Sample
L* 54.45 Δ L* -38.76 the instrument as shown in the accompanying
a* -30.46 Δ a* -29.39
b* -41.55 Δ b* -42.67 illustration.
D65/10° Δ E* 64.55
Press on the instrument to start measuring. The
trigger is provided for measuring inaccessible areas.
The beep indicates that measurement is complete.
You can now decide whether to store your reading
as a standard or a sample. Use the
std

button in the difference mode to perform a quick

standard measurement. The following message
appears on the display:
Measuring Standard

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Measuring procedure

7.2 Saving
File Display Option To store the last measurement, use the
Open f
Save f Standard std
Delete f Sample
f Sample->Std
Mean
Print f
button from the “File” menu to move the cursor to
the “Save” option. The submenu opens when you
press the Operate button. Choose “Standard” and
File Display Option press the Operate button again. The input menu for
the standard name will now appear.
Input Std Name You can select the appropriate letter at the position
STDARD.001
indicated by the arrow by using the
std

buttons. You can use the

std

button to move the arrow to the next letter.

Enter any desired sequence of up to seven

alphanumeric characters. The last three positions
are reserved for use as a combination of digits. They
are automatically incremented each time the
measurement is stored.
File Display Option After performing this input, press the Operate
Input Tolerances button. If the name has already been assigned, a
Δ
Δ
E* 01.00
L*-00.50 +00.50
warning is issued. You can overwrite the name or
Δ
Δ
a*-00.50
b*-00.50
+00.50
+00.50
enter a different one. The “Input Tolerances” menu
will now appear. Enter the appropriate values in the
manner described above, then press the Operate
button. The instrument will return to the previous
measurement mode.

Samples are stored in the same way, except that no

tolerances are entered.

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 Measuring procedure

If the “AutoStore” function in the Option-Setup menu

is activated, readings will be stored automatically.
There are three different ways to store a reading:
If you started the measurement with the
std

File Display Option button, you can store it as a new standard with the
Open f
Save f Standard “Save/Standard” function.
Delete f Sample
Mean f Sample->Std
Print f

File
Open f
Display Option If you started the measurement with the Operate
Save f Standard button, you can store it as a new sample with the
Delete f Sample
f Sample->Std
Mean
Print f
“Save/Sample” function.

File
Open f
Display Option
You can also save the sample as a new standard by
Save f Standard using the
Delete f Sample
Mean f Sample->Std
Print f “Save/Sample–›Std. ” function.

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Measuring procedure

7.3 Opening
File Display Option From the “File” menu, use the
Open f
Save f
std
Delete f
Mean f
Print f button to move the cursor to the “Open” option.

File Display Option

Press the Operate button. The submenu will open.
Open
Save
f Standard
f Sample
Use the
Delete f std
Mean f
Print f
buttons to move the cursor to “Sample.” Press the
Operate button again.

File Display Option The sample selection menu will appear.

SAMPLE.001
SAMPLE.002
Use the
SAMPLE.003 std
SAMPLE.004
SAMPLE.005
buttons to select the desired sample and press the
Operate button.

File Display Option

Sample The instrument returns to the previous measurement
L* 92.45 Δ L* 0.04
a* 0.46
b* - 1.55
Δ a*
Δ b*
0.01
0.03
mode. The selected sample is displayed at lower
D65/10° Δ E* 0.05
left.
SAMPLE.001 STDARD.001
Standards are opened in the same manner.

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 Multiple readings

8. Multiple readings
File Display Option Multiple readings should always be performed in
Open f
Save f cases of uneven or structured surfaces. The
Delete f
Mean f advantage of multiple readings is that the visual
Print f
evaluation is supplemented by the calculation of a
mean for the measured values.
This function is activated from the “File” menu.
File Display Option
Open f Use the
Save f
Delete f std

Mean f On/Off
Print f Del last button to move the cursor to “Mean” and press the
Define N
Operate button.
The submenu will open. Choose “on” and press the
File Display Option Operate button to switch on the calculation of the
Number of Readings mean. In the default setting, the mean is calculated
per Mean Value
based on three readings. The display shows the
N=03
calculation of the new mean as it begins.
After the first measurement, the display shows the
File Display Option
standard’s absolute values. The number of readings
Standard
L* 92.45
N=01/03
ΔL*
is displayed on the right side.
a* 0.46 Δa*
b* - 1.55 Δb*
After each following measurement the mean value is
D65/10° Δ E* displayed.

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Multiple readings

File Display Option In the default setting, the difference mode is shown
Sample N=01/03
L* 54.45 Δ L* - 0.01 on the display. When multiple readings are
a* -30.46 Δ a* 0.06
b* -41.55 Δ b* - 0.08 performed, the mean value is shown on the left and
ΔE 0.10
D65/10° the differences of the mean are shown on the right.
If you like to see the current value, you can select
the “Sample Mode” option from the “Display” menu.
To do this, use the
std

File Display Option buttons to place the cursor on the “Display” menu.
Sample Mode
Difference f Then use the
Pass/Fail f
Metamerism std

button to open the submenu. “Sample Mode” is

preselected.
Press the Operate button. The display will change
File Display Option to show the current value on the left side, while the
N=02/03
L* 92.45 L* 91.98 right side displays the mean for the measurements
a* 0.41
a* 0.46 b* -1.38 taken so far.
b* - 1.45 D65/10°
In order to turn off the calculation of the mean, use
the Operate button to confirm the “Off” option on the
“File/Mean/Off” menu.

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 Multiple readings

8.1 Storing the mean

File Display Option From the “File” menu, use the
Open f
Save f Standard std
Delete f Sample
Mean f Sample->Std
Print f button to move the cursor to the “Save” option. The
submenu will open when you press the Operate
button. Use the
std

File Display Option button to move the cursor to “Sample” and press the
Operate button. The input menu for the sample
Input Sample Name name appears. You can select the appropriate letter
SAMPLE.001 at the position indicated by the arrow by using the
std

buttons. Use the

std

File Display Option buttons to move the arrow to the next letter.
Enter a name. After performing this input, press the
Input Sample Name Operate button. The mean is stored then.
SAMPLE.001
saved

File Display Option The instrument returns to the measuring mode with
n=03
L* 92.45 L* 91.98 calculation of the mean. The name of the stored
a* 0.41
a* 0.46 b* -1.38 mean is displayed at lower left.
b* - 1.45 D65/10°
The standard measurement can be stored
SAMPLE.001
accordingly using ”Save/Standard”.

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8.2 Deleting the last reading

File Display Option
N=02/03
If you have performed an invalid measurement and
L* 92.45 L* 91.98 would like to delete the last measured value, go to
a* 0.41
a* 0.46 b* -1.38 the “File” menu and use the
b* - 1.45 D65/10°
std

button to move the cursor to the “Mean” option.

File Display Option The submenu opens when you press the Operate
Open f
Save f button. Use the
Delete f
Mean f On/Off std
Print f Del last
Define N button to move the cursor to “Del last” and press the
Operate button.
File Display Option A prompt is asking whether you really want to delete
Delete Last Reading? the last reading. If this is not the case, simply use
Confirm:
Press Operate Button
the
std

buttons to exit the menu. If you want to delete,

press the Operate button.
File Display
N=01/03
Option The instrument then returns to the preset measuring
L* 92.45 L* 91.98 mode. The counter for the number of readings is
a* 0.41
a* 0.46 b* -1.38 decremented by 1.
b* - 1.45 D65/10°

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8.3 Number of readings

File
Open f
Display Option From the “File” menu, use the
Save f
std
Delete f
Mean f On/Off
Print f Del last button to move the cursor to the “Mean” option.
Define N
The submenu opens when you press the Operate
button. Use the
std

File Display Option

button to move the cursor to “Define N” and press
Number of Readings
the Operate button. The input menu for the number
per Mean Value of readings appears. The preset value is 3. You can
N=03 use the
std

buttons to select the appropriate digit at the position

indicated by the arrow. Use the
std

button to move the arrow to the next decimal

position.
Then press the Operate button, and the new number
of readings is stored.
The number of readings can only be altered in the
advanced version.

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9 Display

9.1 Sample Mode

The instrument is preset to the “Difference” mode.
To change to the “Sample Mode” from the “Display”
menu, use the
std

button to move the cursor to the “Sample Mode”

option.
File Display Option Press the Operate button and the display changes
L* 33.20 to Sample Mode. The absolute values of the last
a* 50.22 reading are displayed in an enlarged format, in
b* 35.81 D65/10° accordance with the chosen color system.
The type of illuminant is displayed at lower right.

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9.2 Difference
To go to “Difference” mode from the “Display” menu,
use the
std

button to move the cursor to the “Difference” option.

File Display Option When you press the Operate button, the display
Sample
L* 54.45
a* -30.46
Δ L*
Δ a*
0.00
0.00
changes to Difference mode. The data is displayed
b* -41.55 Δ b* 0.00 in accordance with the selected display setting. The
D65/10° Δ E* 0.00 “Smpl/Dif” setting is preset.

The following display options are also possible:

File Display Option
Standard
L* 54.45 Δ L* 0.00
“Std/Dif”
a* -30.46 Δ a* 0.00
b* -41.55 Δ b* 0.00 “Sampl/Std”
D65/10° Δ E* 0.00
To switch, use the submenu “Display/Differences”.
Use the
std

File
Sample
Display Option
Standard
button in Difference mode to perform a quick
L*
a*
0.00
0.00
L*St
a*St
0.00
0.00
standard measurement. The following message
b* 0.00 b*St
ΔE
0.00
0.00
appears on the display:
D65/10°
Measuring Standard

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9.3 Pass/Fail
File Display
Sample Mode
Option To go to “Pass/Fail” mode from the “Display” menu,
Difference
Pass/Fail Δ E*
use the
Metamerism all Δ‘s std

button to move the cursor to the “Pass/Fail” option.

You can either insert only ΔE* values or individual
File Display Option
components as well.
To make this selection use the
Input Tolerance
Δ E* 000.00 std

button to “ΔE*” or “all Δ’s”.

File Display Option If you perform a measurement in this mode, you will
receive a message indicating whether the reading is
Pass Δ E* 0.02 within (Pass) or outside (Fail) the tolerance.
D65/10°
STDARD.002 Additionally, a beep indicates when the result is
“Fail.”

If the setting of individual components is selected in

the configuration (e.g. ΔE*, ΔL*, Δa*, Δb* ), the
expanded input screen appears. You can also enter
a gloss range when gloss measurement is
activated.
To store the input, press the Operate button. To
cancel the operation without storing the input, use
the
std

button to exit the input field.

To start taking readings, press the Operate button.

The display shows the differences between these
measurements and the selected standard, as well
as a message indicating Pass or Fail.

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The bottom line shows the names of the opened

sample and standard.
If you like to change the tolerances for a standard,
you must open this standard and then store it again
under the same name. The input screen for the
tolerances will then appear, and you can change the
tolerances. Then store the standard with the
Operate button.

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9.4 Metamerism
File Display Option If the metamerism index is set unequal to zero in
Sample
L* 54.45 Δ L* -38.76 “Setup,” the metamerism index will be calculated for
a* -30.46 Δ a* -29.39
b* -41.55 Δ b* -42.67 each measurement. If it is larger than the value
ΔE 64.55
D65/10° selected in “Setup,” it will be indicated by a reversed
M
“M” in the bottom line of the display.

To display the metamerism index for the individual

illuminants, use the
std

button to select the “Metamerism” option on the

“Display” menu.

File Display Option When you press the Operate button, the
Metamerism Index metamerism index for the individual illuminants
D65/10°
D65/10°
-
-
A /10°
F2/10°
2.13
1.14
appears on the display.
F2 /10° - A /10° 6.07
Std. 006 The display is determined by the selected
illumination/observer combination. If D65, A, or F2
are selected, the display appears as shown in the
accompanying illustration.
If illumination type C is selected, D65 is replaced by
C. If another fluorescent illumination type (e.g., F7
or F11) is selected, F2 is changed accordingly.
Note:
If the metamerism index is not needed, the limit
should be set to 0.00 in the “Options/Setup/MI
Limit” menu. This reduces processing time and,
consequently, power consumption.

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9.5 Illuminant ⇑ ⇓
With this option you can scroll through the selected
illuminants.

From the „Display“ menu, use the

std

button to move the curser to the „Illumin. ⇑ ⇓

⇓“
option.
When pressing the Operate button, the instrument
switches to the next illuminant which is displayed in
the lower left corner.
Repeat this as many times as needed to display all
selected illuminants.
How to select illuminants please refer to
Chapter 10.4.

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10. Options

10.1 Color system

File Display Option Move the cursor with the button from the
Color sys fCIELab
Index fCIELCH “Options”menu to the “Color System” menu.
Gloss fSpectrum
IIIum/Obs fXYZ std
Calibr. fYxy
Setup fLab(h)
Configure fFMC2 After pressing the Operate button, the submenu
opens.
Available color systems:
Press the
CIELab std

CIELCH keys to browse through the menu and confirm the

Spectrum desired color system by pressing the Operate
XYZ
button.
Yxy
The instrument returns to the previous measuring
mode and the chosen color system is shown on the
Lab(h) display.
FMC2
CIELCH94 You can also use the keys
DINLab99 std

DINLCH99 to exit the submenu without changing the color

Rx Ry Rz system.

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10.2 Index
File Display Option From the “Options” menu, use the
Color sysf ΔE*
Index f ΔE(h) std
Gloss f ΔE CMC
IIIum/Obsf ΔE FMC2
Calibr. f ΔE 94 button to move the cursor to the “Index” option.
Setup f WI Berger
Configuref WI CIE The submenu will open when you press the Operate
button.
Available indices : Move through the menu with the
ΔE*
std

ΔE(h) buttons and confirm the required index with the

ΔE CMC Operate button.
ΔE FMC2 The instrument returns to the previous measuring
mode. The selected index appears on the display.
ΔE94
Use the
ΔE99
std

ΔE2000
buttons to exit the submenu without changing the
WI Berger
index.
WI CIE
WI E313
YI D1925
YI E313
Opacity
StrMaxAbs
StrUndCur
StrTrist
Grey Scale

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Opacity
Opacity can only be performed in Difference mode.
To activate this function, move the cursor to the
“Opacity” option as described for the “Options/Index”
menu. The instrument then returns to the measuring
mode. All values on the display are set to zero. To
determine the opacity of a sample, use the
std

button to measure the sample over the black

File Display Option background. Then use the Operate button to
Opacity Δ L* 91.98 measure the sample over the white background.
Δ a* 0.41
92.45% Δ b* -1.38
After measuring with the “Std” button, the opacity is
Δ E* 10.54
A/2°
zero. The L*, a*, and b* values for the sample over
Std=Black Op=White
the black background are displayed on the right
side.
After the measurement has been performed with the
Operate button, the opacity and the delta values
between the measurements over the black and
white backgrounds are displayed.
If you would like to store the reading with the “File/
Save/Sample” function, only the reading against the
white background is stored.

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Color strength
File Display Option Color strength can only be performed in Difference
F520 Δ L* 0.93 mode. To activate this function, move the cursor to
Δ a* - 0.49
98.37% Δ b* -0.12 the “Color Strength” option in the manner described
Δ E* 1.05
D65/10° for the “Options/Index” menu. The instrument will
then return to the measuring mode. All the values on
the display are set to zero. To display the color
strength, use the
std

button to measure the standard. Then use the

Operate button to measure the sample.
After measurement has been performed with the
“Std” button, the color strength is zero, and the L*,
C*, and h° values for the standard are displayed.
After measurement has been performed with the
Operate button, the color strength is displayed. The
display also shows the differences between the
standard and the sample after theoretical color
strength adjustment has been applied.
If you choose to store the reading with the “File/
Save/Sample” function, only the sample will be
stored. However, Sample, Difference and Color
Strength can be transferred to a computer.
Three different tests of color strength are provided:
F520 StrMaxAbs (color strength at
maximum absorption)
The index following the F indicates the
wavelength with the maximum
absorption. This is automatically
displayed by the instrument.
FXYZ StrTrist (tristimulus color strength)
Fcurve StrUndCur (color strength as integral
below the curve)

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10.3 Gloss
From the “Options” menu, use the button
std

to move the cursor to the “Gloss” option.

The submenu will open when you press the Operate
button. Move the cursor to “Gloss on” and confirm
your choice by pressing the Operate button.
File Display Option
The instrument will return to the measuring mode.
L* 93.72 If you are in the “Display/Sample Mode” and take a
a* -1.49
b* 0.21 reading with the Operate button, the display will
G 86.6
show the values of the sample.
D65/10°

You can now either save the measured value as

File Display Option
Standard or as Sample. See Chapter 7.2.
Input tolerances
Gloss 080.0 085.0 When entering the tolerances you will also be
ΔE* 01.02 prompted to enter a gloss range.
Enter the respective values and confirm your choice
by pressing the Operate button.

File
Sample
Display Option If you are in the “Display/Differences” mode, the
L*
* 92.45 Δ L*
* 0.04 color and gloss values of the sample are displayed
a*
* 0.46 Δ a*
* 0.01
b*
* -1.55 Δ b*
* 0.03 on the left side, and the differences to the standard
G 3.9 ΔG 0.05
D65/10° Δ E*
* 0.05 are shown on the display’s right side.

The color and gloss tolerances are taken into

File Display Option account in the Pass/Fail mode. If the gloss value is
Δ L*
* 0.04
outside the entered tolerance range, a message will
Fail Δ a*
*
Δ b*
*
0.01
0.03
be displayed in the form of ↑ (higher gloss) or ↓
G 2.7 ↑ (lower gloss).
D65/10° Δ E*
* 0.05

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10.4 Illuminant /observer

Here you decide which illuminants are enabled on
the display of the instrument. Chapter 9 provides an
overview of all available illuminants.
From the „Option“ menu, use the

std

button to move the cursor to the „Illum/Obs“ option.

The submenu opens when you press the Operate
button.
The illuminants which will appear on the display are
indicated by check marks. You can toggle
illuminants on or off by moving the cursor to the
illuminant and pressing the Operate button to make
the check mark appear or disappear.
The number of selected illuminants is unlimited.
Use the

std

buttons to exit the submenu „Illum/Obs“. The

selection is automatically saved.
How to change illuminants on the display
please refer to Chapter 9.5.

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10.5 Calibration
File Display Option Chk Green
Color sysf
Index f
f
From the “Options” menu, use the
Gloss
Illum/Obsf std
Calibr. f Chk Green
Setup f Calibrate
Configuref button to move the cursor to the “Calibr.” option.
The submenu opens when you press the Operate
button. The “chk green” option is preselected.

Take the green test standard and open the lid.

Position the instrument so that the display points in
the direction of the open lid and the front edge of the
instrument is parallel to the edge of the lid. Press
the Operate button.

At this point, you will be prompted to measure the

green test standard.

File Display Option You will then see a message indicating whether the
calibration is still valid. If the message
Measure Green Std
Please calibrate!
Press Operate Button
appears, the calibration must be performed with the
black and white standards (see Chapter 6 –
Calibrate).
File Display Option

Calibration OK

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10.6 Setup

10.6.1 Auto store

File Display Option When the “AutoStore” function is activated, the
Color sys f AutoStore
Index f Auto Std sample or standard is automatically stored after
Gloss f MI Limit
IIIum/Obs f CMC Ratio each measurement. This function can be toggled on
Calibr. f Δ E94 Ratio
Setup f Disp Time and off. It is possible to assign a seven-digit name
Configure f Beeper
and a three-digit starting number.
The number is automatically incremented by 1 on
each storing operation. The starting number and
name can be changed, even when AutoStore is
activated.
File Display Option From the “Option” menu, use the
std

Input Sample Name

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option. The
SAMPLE.001
submenu will open when you press the Operate
button. “AutoStore” is preselected. Confirm with the
Operate button.
AutoStore On
(or off) appears on the display. The sample name is
assigned at the time of the first measurement. The
last name entered always appears as a default. It
can be changed each time the data is stored.
To end the input operation without storing, use the
std

buttons to exit the input field.

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10.6.2 Auto standard

When the “Auto Std” function is activated, the
standard which corresponds most closely to the
sample is automatically chosen from the set of
stored standards, and the differences are displayed.
This function can be toggled on and off. It is only
active in the Difference and Pass/Fail modes.
File Display Option From the “Options” menu, use the
Color sys f AutoStore
Index f Auto Std
std
Gloss f MI Limit
IIIum/Obs f CMC Ratio
Calibr. f Δ E94Ratio button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option. In
Setup f Disp Time
Configure Beeper the submenu, place the cursor on “Auto Std” and
press the Operate button. The toggled status is
shown on the display, e.g.:
Auto Std on!
File Display Option (or off). After a measurement has been performed in
Sample
L* 92.56 Δ L* 91.98 the Difference mode, the message “Auto Std”
a* 0.38 Δ a* 0.41
b* - 1.54 Δ b* -1.38 appears at lower left, in the next-to-last line. The
ΔE 2.53
Auto
Auto Std
Std
SAMPLE.001
D65/10°
STDARD.009
name of the automatically selected standard
appears at lower right, in the last line.
The “Std” button is not active in this mode.

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10.6.3 Metamerism index limit

From the “Options” menu, use the
std

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.

File Display Option The submenu opens when you press the Operate
Color sys f AutoStore
Index f Auto Std. button.
Gloss f MI Limit
IIIum/Obs f CMC Ratio Move the cursor to the “MI Limit” option and press
Calibr. f ΔE94Ratio
Setup f Disp Time
Configure f Beeper
the Operate button. The input menu for the MI limit
appears. Use the
std

buttons to change the underlined digit. Use the

File Display Option
std
Input
MI Limit button to move the underline to the next digit.
MI _
00.00 End the input operation by pressing the Operate
button. The instrument returns to the measuring
mode.
To end the input without storing, use the
std

buttons to exit the input field.

The metamerism index is now calculated for each
difference measurement. If it is greater than the
selected limit, a reverse “M” appears on the display.
To switch off the calculation, the limit must be reset
to 0.00.

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10.6.4 CMC ratio

File Display
Color sysf AutoStore
Option From the “Options” menu, use the
Index f Auto Std std
Gloss f MI Limit
IIIum/Obsf CMC Ratio
Calibr. f ΔE94Ratio button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.
Setup f Disp Time
Configuref Beeper

The submenu opens when you press the Operate

File Display Option button.
Input
Move the cursor to the “CMC Ratio” option and
Ratio L : C
press the Operate button. The input menu for the
_
02.00 : 01.00
CMC Ratio appears. Use the
std
Recommended setting:
L : C = 2.00 : 1 buttons to change the underlined digit. Use the
std

File Display Option button to move the underline to the next digit.
Input End the input operation by pressing the Operate
Commercial Factor (cf)
button. Having done this, you are prompted to enter
01.00
↑ the commercial factor (cf). After pressing the
Recommended setting: operate button, the instrument returns to the
measuring mode.
01.00
To end the input operation without storing the data,
use the
std

buttons to exit the input field.

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10.6.5 ΔE94 ratio

File Display Option From the “Options” menu, use the
Color sysf AutoStore
Index f Auto Std
std
Gloss f MI Limit
IIIum/Obs f CMC Ratio
Calibr. f ΔE94Ratio button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.
Setup f Disp Time
Configure f Beeper The submenu opens when you press the Operate
button.
ΔE94 Ratio” option and
Move the cursor to the “Δ
press the Operate button. The input menu for the
ΔE94 ratio appears. Use the
std

File Display Option buttons to change the underlined digit. Use the
Input
Δ E94 Ratio std

_
k L = 1.00
k C = 1.00
button to move the underline to the next digit.
k H = 1.00
End the input operation by pressing the Operate
Default setting: button. The instrument returns to the measuring
kL = 1.00
mode.
To end the input operation without storing, use the
kC = 1.00
std
kH = 1.00
buttons to exit the input field.
The same procedure is used to change the DIN99
and DE2000 ratio.

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10.6.6 Switch off time

File Display Option From the “Options” menu, use the
Color sys f AutoStore
Index f Auto Std std
Gloss f MI Limit
IIIum/Obs f CMC Ratio button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.
Calibr. f ΔE94Ratio
Setup f Disp Time
Configure f Beeper The submenu opens when you press the Operate
button.
File Display Option Move the cursor to the “Disp Time” option and press
Input
the Operate button. The settings mask for the
Switch off time : switch off time appears. Use the
- +
5 sec 30 60 sec std

buttons to move the black bar.

Note:
As the switch off time increases, the instrument
consumes more power.

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10.6.7 Beeper
File Display Option This function makes it possible to toggle the beep
Color sysf AutoStore
Index f Auto Std. tone on and off.
Gloss f MI Limit
IIIum/Obsf CMC Ratio
Calibr. f ΔE94Ratio This includes the beep which accompanies cursor
f Disp Time
Setup
Configuref Beeper
movement and the beep which occurs after
measurement is completed.
From the “Options” menu, use the
std

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.

The submenu opens when you press the Operate
button.
Move the cursor to the “Beeper” option and press
the Operate button. The beep is now toggled off, and
the instrument returns to the previous measuring
mode.
To switch the beep tone back on, repeat the same
procedure.

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10.6.8 Set time

File Display Option From the “Options” menu, use the
Color sysf Δ E94Ratio
Index f Disp Time
std
Gloss f Beeper
IIIum/Obsf Set Time
Calibr. f Trig adj button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option. The
Setup f Language
Configuref submenu appears when you press the Operate
button. Move the cursor to “Set Time.” When you
press the Operate button, the input screen for the
File Display Option
date and time appears. Use the
std

02/14/1998 10:50:42 pm
buttons to change the underlined digit. Use the
std

button to move the underline to the next digit.

The selection of a language automatically
determines the country-specific formatting of the
time and date display.
Press the Operate button to end the input. The
instrument returns to the measuring mode.

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10.6.9 Trigger adjustment

File Display Option The sensitivity of the flexible measuring cone is
Color sysf Δ E94Ratio
Index f Disp Time adjustable.
Gloss f Beeper
IIIum/Obsf Set Time From the “Options” menu, use the
Calibr. f Trig adj
Setup f Language
Configuref std

button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.

File Display Option The submenu appears when you press the Operate
button. Move the cursor to “Trig adj.” The menu-
Push down instrument
and press operate driven instructions for adjusting the trigger appears.

When following the prompts, the menu for adjusting

File Display Option the sensitivity of the measuring cone appears. Use
the
Adjust Trigger:
std
Lighter off
- +
buttons to move the bar. When the bar is moved
toward “Lighter,” the trigger will react to lower
pressure. When the bar is moved all the way to the
“off” position, the trigger is switched off.
Press the Operate button to end the input operation.

Note:
When not using the automatic trigger, it is strongly
recommended to choose the “off” position to reduce
power consumption.

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10.6.10 Language
File Display Option From the “Options” menu, use the
Color sysf AutoStore
Index f Auto Std.
Gloss f MI Limit std
IIIum/Obsf CMC Ratio
Calibr. f ΔE94Ratio button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.
Setup f Disp Time
Configuref Beeper The submenu opens when you press the Operate
button.
Move the cursor to the “Language” option and press
the Operate button. The language selection menu
appears. Use the
std
File Display Option
Δ E94Ratio
Disp Time German buttons to select a language.
Beeper English
Set Time French
Trig adj Italian Confirm your selection with the Operate button.
Language Spanish
Katakana The language selection automatically determines
the output format for the time and date.

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10.7 Configuration
File Display Option Here you decide which functions are enabled for
Color sys f
Index f Basic your instrument. The instrument is shipped in the
Gloss f Advanced
IIIum/Obs f Custom1 advanced version. To change to the basic version
Calibr. f Custom2
Setup f Def Cust1 move the cursor to “Basic” and press the Operate
Configuref Def Cust2
button. Chapter 5.2 provides an overview of the
functions of the basic and advanced version.
It is also possible to define two custom menus and
store them. The definition and selection of these
menus are secured against improper access by
means of a key combination. Move the Cursor to
File Display
Color sysf Δ E94Ratio
Option the “DefMenu1” (or DefMenu2) and press the
Index f Disp Time Operate button.
Gloss f Beeper
IIIum/Obsf Set Time
Calibr. f Trig adj The message
Setup f Language
Exit f Protected Option!
appears.
Press the buttons
std

File Display Option simultaneously for 5 seconds. The options which

Color sysf Δ E94Ratio
Index f Disp Time will appear on the instrument are indicated by check
Gloss f Beeper marks.
IIIum/Obsf Set Time
Calibr. f Trig adj
Setup f Language
Exit f

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File Display Option You can toggle menu options on or off by moving the
Color sysf Δ E94Ratio
Index f Disp Time cursor to the option and pressing the Operate button
Gloss f Beeper
IIIum/Obsf Set Time to make the check mark appear or disappear. If you
Calibr. f Trig adj
Setup f Language would like to allow only the display time, beeper,
Exit f
and trigger to be set in the “Setup” menu, move the
cursor to each option you wish to disable and press
the Operate button.
The check marks behind these options disappear.
When you are finished with your selection, you can
store the modified menu. To do this, move the
cursor to the “Exit” option. This option appears in
the “Options” menu in place of “Configure.” Press
the Operate button, and the modified menu is
stored. The new instrument settings are taken effect
at the same time.
File Display Option If you wish to reactivate “Custom1" (or ”Custom2")
Color sysf Disp Time
Index f Beeper at a later time, move the cursor to “Configure /
f Trig adj
Gloss
IIIum/Obsf Custom1 (or Custom2)” press the operate button.
Calibr. f
Setup f
After the “Protected option!" message appears,
Configuref press the
std

buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. When you

open the “Setup” menu from the “Options” menu
again, only those options which were check-marked
appear now.
When shipped, Custom1 and Custom2 contain
predefined settings, which can be found on the next
page.

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Setting Custom1:

Setting Custom2:

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11. File

11.1 Open
File Display Option From the “File” menu, use the
Open f Standard
Save f Sample
Delete f std

Mean f
Print f button to move the cursor to the “Open” option and
press the Operate button. The submenu opens.

File Display Option Select “Standard.” When you press the Operate
STDARD.001
STDARD.002
button, all stored standards appear. Use the
STDARD.003
STDARD.004 std
STDARD.005
buttons to select the desired standard, then press
the Operate button.
The cursor is always positioned on the standard
File Display Option
which was selected most recently.
Sample
L* 92.45 Δ L* 0.04 After the standard has been selected, the
a* 0.46 Δ a* 0.01
b* - 1.55 Δ b* 0.03 instrument returns to the previous measuring mode.
ΔE 0.05
D65/10° The selected standard is displayed below the
STD. 001
illuminant.
The procedure for opening a sample is identical.
File Display Option
Instead of “Standard,” select “Sample” with the
Sample
L* 92.45 Δ L* 0.04
cursor.
a* 0.46 Δ a* 0.01
b* - 1.55 Δ b* 0.03
D65/10° Δ E* 0.05
SAMPLE.001 STDARD.001

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11.2 Save
File Display Option From the “File” menu, use the
Open f
Save f Standard std
Delete f Sample
f Sample->Std
Mean
Print f
button to move the cursor to the “Save” option. The
submenu opens when you press the Operate
button. Select “Standard”. Press the Operate button
again. The input menu for the standard name
appears.
File Display Option You can use the
std
Input Std Name
STDARD.001
buttons to select the appropriate letter at the
position of the arrow. Use the
std

button to move the arrow to the next letter.

File Display Option When you are finished with the input, press the
Input Tolerances Operate button. The menu for entering the
Δ E* 01.00 tolerances appears. Enter the appropriate values,
Δ L*-00.50 +00.50
Δ
Δ
a*-00.50
b*-00.50
+00.50
+00.50
then press the Operate button.
The procedure for storing samples is similar, except
that no tolerances are entered.
You can use the “File/Save/Sample–›Std” function to
save a sample reading as a standard.

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11.3 Delete
File Display Option Example: “One Std”
Open f
Save f From the “File” menu, use the
Delete f Last Smpl
Mean f All Smpl std
Print f One Std
All Std
Memory button to move the cursor to the “Delete” option. The
submenu opens when you press the Operate
button. Use the
File Display Option std

STDARD.001
STDARD.002
STDARD.003
button to move the cursor to “One Std” and press
STDARD.004
STDARD.005
the Operate button. The selection menu for the
standard name appears. You can use the
std

File Display Option buttons to select the standard you wish to delete.
Delete: STDARD.001 ? When you press the Operate button, a prompt asks
Confirm with
Operate Button!
you to confirm that you want to delete the selected
standard. Confirm your selection with the Operate
button, and the standard is deleted.
Use the
std

buttons to cancel the operation.

“Last Smpl” indicates that the most recently stored
sample will be deleted. “Memory” indicates that all
samples and standards will be deleted.

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11.4 Mean
The “Mean” submenu, which can be selected from
the File menu, contains the following options:
On
Del. Last
Define N
These options are described in detail in Chapter 8
“Multiple Readings”.

11.5 Print
You can output data to a connected printer. The
following choices are provided:

Standards:
All stored standards are printed in the format:
Name, Date, Time, Illuminant/Observer, Absolute
Measured Values, Tolerances.

Samples:
All stored samples are printed in the format:
Name, Date, Time, Illuminant/Observer, Absolute
Measured Values, Standard Name, Difference
Values.

Online:
The results are printed automatically after each
reading.

Color system, index, and illuminant/observer

are determined by the instrument settings at
the time of saving.
Spectral data is printed when the spectral
curve is selected (scale – spectrum).

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Interface

12. Interface
The measuring instrument has a serial interface
which makes it possible to communicate directly
with a PC or Printer.
Measurement data can be transfered from the
instrument’s memory or directly after each reading
to Windows™ applications.
The easy-link program is included in the standard
package for this purpose.
It contains predefined worksheets for quality control
(lab plot, trend graphics etc.).
Interface
Baud Rate: 9 600-115 200
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None

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 Standards

13. Standards

Color:

DIN 5033 Colorimetry; basic concepts.

DIN 5036 Radiometric and photometric properties of materials;

definitions characteristic.

DIN 6174 Colorimetric evaluation of colour differences of

surface colours according to the CIELAB formula.

ISO 7724 Paints and varnishes - Colorimetry.

ASTM D 2244 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color

Differences From Instrumentally Measured Color
Coordinates.

ASTM E 308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of

Objects by Using the CIE System.

ASTM E 1164 Standard Practice for Obtaining Spectrophotometric

Data for Object-Color Evaluation.

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Gloss:

DIN 67530 Reflektometer als Hilfsmittel zur Glanzbeurteilung an

ebenen Anstrich- und Kunststoffoberflächen
(Reflectometer as a means for gloss assessment of
plane surfaces of paint coatings and plastics)

ISO 2813 Paints and varnishes - Determination of specular

gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°

ISO 7668 Anodized aluminium and aluminium alloys -

Measurement of specular reflectance and specular
gloss at angles of 20°, 45°, 60° or 85°.

ASTM D 523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss

ASTM D 2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic

Films and Solid Plastics

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 Technical data

14. Technical data

Color
Measurement geometry 45 circ./0 or d/8 per DIN, ASTM, ISO
Spectral range 400-700 nm
Spectral interval 10 nm
Photometric range 0-100 %, 0.01 resolution
Repeatability 0,01 DE*, 1 σ
10 consecutive measurements on white tile
Reproducibility 0,2 DE*, 1 σ
Average on 12 BCRA II tiles
Color systems CIELab, CIELCh, Lab(h), CIELab99, XYZ,
Yxy, Rx RyRz
Color differences ΔE*, ΔE(h), ΔEFMC2, ΔE94, ΔECMC, ΔE99, ΔE2000
Component differences
Indices Yellowness: YI E313, YI D1925
Whiteness: WI E313, CIE, Berger
Grey Scale
Color Strength: maximum absorption
area under curve
tristimulus
Opacity
Metamerism
Illuminants C, D65, D50,
D55, D75 Daylight
A Incandescent light
F2 CWF
F7 broad-band fluorescent
light
F11 narrow-band fluorescent
light (TL 84)
F6, F8, F10 fluorescent light
Observer 2°, 10°
Aperture 11 mm (0.43 in.)

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Gloss
Gloss 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 10 mm (0,2 x 0,4 in.)

General
Measurement time 0.4 seconds
Measurement interval 1 second
Memory 1500 standards/999 samples
Language German, English, French, Italian, Spanish,
Japanese, Chinese
Display size 60 x 30 mm (2.4 x 1.2 in.)
LCD, 128 x 64 Pixel
Display Absolute values, differences, Pass/Fail,
Metamerism
Power supply 4 AA batteries (Alkaline, NiCd or NiMH)
approx. 8.000 readings per charge
Interface V24 RS232
Operating temperature 10 - 42°C (50 - 110°F)
Humidity < 85 % relative humidity, non-condensing /
35°C (95°F)
Dimensions LxWxH
18 x 9.5 x 8 cm (7 x 3.7 x 3.2 in.)
Weight approx. 500 g (with batteries) (1.1 lbs)

*GU: Gloss units

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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 Errors and warning messages

15. Errors and warning messages

File Display Option Standard Memory full!
Standard Memory full
The maximum number of standards (1500) is
already stored. Delete standards which are no
longer needed, or transfer to the PC.

File Display Option Sample Memory full!

Sample Memory full
The maximum number of samples (999) is already
stored. Delete samples which are no longer needed,
or transfer to the PC.

File Display Option Unstable measurement!

Invalid measurement
Keep Instrum. stable The instrument detected unsteadiness during
Repeat measurement measurement. Repeat the measurement and keep
the instrument stable.

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Instrument reset

16. Instrument reset

The Instrument Reset returns the instrument to the
factory settings, i.e., it activates the advanced
version with the default settings.
Standard memory and sample memory are not
deleted.
To do the Instrument Reset, press the
std

buttons together until the message “Reset

Instrument“ appears.
Use the Operate button to confirm Instrument
Reset. You can use any other button to cancel the
operation.
Instrument Reset can be activated from any menu
by using the button combination described above.

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 Cleaning and maintenance

17. Cleaning and maintenance

• Do not insert any objects into the measurement

aperture for cleaning. The instrument could get
damaged - affecting a proper and safe operation.

• Do not use any acetone! The instrument

housing is resistant to a number of solvents, but
cannot be guaranteed to withstand all chemicals.
You should therefore use a soft, moist cloth for
cleaning. For cleaning excessive dirt, use ethanol or
cleaning alcohol.

Cleaning standards
• Do not use any acetone!
The accuracy of the measurement can be
significantly impacted by using dirty or damaged
standards.
Since the surfaces of the standards are highly
sensitive, cleaning must be undertaken with great
care.
To clean standards, use a new lint-free cloth, dust-
free lens paper or an optical cloth.
Apply only slight pressure as you clean and make
certain there are no large particles stuck in the cloth
that could damage the surface.
For dirt that is difficult to remove, use an optical
cloth dipped in liquid. Then wipe the surface with a
dry optical cloth.
Exact calibration is not possible unless the
standard is in perfect condition. If the condition of
the standard seems doubtful because of its
appearance or measurement errors, we will be
happy to check it for you.

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Service and Certification

18. Service and Certification

Service
Besides the repair of your instrument we offer the
following additional services:
First diagnosis on the telephone or by e-mail
Call us or send us an e-mail and we will try to solve
your problem. If this is not successful, please send
us the instrument for repair.
Preventive maintenance, calibration, and
recertification
For precautionary reasons we recommend regular
preventive maintenance. We carry out this preventive
maintenance automatically when you send us your
instrument for maintenance and recertification. We
clean the optics, check all functions, test and, if
required, adjust the measured values by using
reference standards. You will receive a certificate,
which includes the retraceability to international
standards.
Loaners
During the period of repair we furnish you with a
loaner on request and availability.
Maintenance agreement
In case you want to make sure that the necessary
maintenance is being done on a regular basis and
on time, we recommend a maintenance agreement.
Extended warranty contracts
Furthermore, you can request an extended warranty
contract for additional 12 months.
Ordering information:
SP-6801 Calibration service spectro-guide 45/0
SP-6802 Calibration service spectro-guide 45/0 S
SP-6834 Calibration service spectro-guide sphere
SP-6836 Calibration service spectro-guide sphere S
SE-6800 Extended warranty spectro-guide

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 Service and Certification

Service Centers for BYK-Gardner products

Germany
BYK-Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Strasse 8
82538 Geretsried
Germany
Phone:+49-8171-3493-0
Fax: +49-8171-3493-166

USA
BYK-Gardner USA
9104 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046
USA
Phone:+1-301-483-6500
Fax: +1-301-483-6555

China
BYK-Gardner Shanghai Office
Room 1407, SIPAI PLAZA
103, Cao Bao Road
Shanghai 200233
P.R. China
Phone: +86-21 -6475-8570
Fax: +86-21-6475-7284

Brazil
BYK-Gardner Latin America
Rua das Aroeiras, 771
Bairro Jardim-Santo André-SP
CEP 09090-000
Brazil
Phone:+55-11-2147-1199
Fax: +55-11-2147-1168

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Copyright

19. Copyright

This instruction manual is an important part of this instrument. It contains es-

sential information about setting up, placing in service and use. If you pass
the device on to another user, please ensure that the instruction manual is
included with the instrument. The manual must be studied carefully before
working with the equipment. Please contact your regional service office if
you have any questions or require additional information about the device.

The technology and fittings are based on state-of-the art optic and
electronic technology. New developments and innovations are constantly
being integrated into the equipment. Thus, the diagrams, dimensions, and
technical data used in this manual may have changed as a result of adapting
the device to new information and improvements.

© Copyright 2009 BYK-Gardner GmbH

All rights reserved

No portion of the software, documentation or other accompanying materials

may be translated, modified, reproduced, copied or otherwise duplicated
(with the exception of a backup copy), or distributed to a third party, without
prior written authorization from BYK-Gardner GmbH. In any case, this
requires the prior written consent of BYK-Gardner.

BYK-Gardner GmbH offers no guarantee that the software will function

without error or that the functions incorporated therein can be executed in all
applications and combinations selected by you.

No liability other than as provided by law is assumed for direct or indirect

damage sustained in association with the use of the instrument, the software
or documentation.

BYK-Gardner GmbH reserves the right to update the software and written
documentation without prior notice.

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