INSTRUCTION

MANUAL
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SDL Atlas, LTD

P.O. Box 162 SDL Atlas Ltd.
Crown Royal 3J, Garment Centre, 576 Castle
Shawcross Street Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Stockport SK1 3JW, England Phone: (852) 2173 8611
Fax: (852) 2370 2949
Phone: +44 (0)161 480 8485
Fax: +44 (0)161 480 8580
www.sdlatlas.com

SDL Atlas LLC

1813-A Associates Lane
Charlotte, NC 28217-2956 USA
Phone: +1 704 329 0911
Fax: + 1 704 329 0914
www.sdlatlas.com
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Caution!
This manual describes how to install and operate the G210 ColorChex 60. Read this manual
completely before attempting to install or use the instrument. Important information is included in
G210 ColorChex 60 wiring diagram, which must be referred to for electrical installation.
The G210 ColorChex 60 is a professional laboratory instrument used for assessment of fabric
color. You, as the Operator, must be authorized and should have received appropriate training. It is
the user’s responsibility to ensure the safe operation of this instrument. SDL Atlas Ltd cannot
accept any responsibility whatsoever for accident resulting from failure to observe these precautions
or safety instructions.

1. This apparatus utilizes high voltage. Any unauthorized modifications or damage to the
apparatus may result in electrical shock. Handle all components with care. Inspect
regularly for damage to components and cabling. Take the unit to a qualified service
person for inspection and necessary repairs.

2. Ultraviolet source inside, UV radiation protection for eyes and skin is recommended
during operation. During use the lamp tray will become hot, do not touch.

3. The mains plug of the power supply cable is the only way to completely switch off the
unit. In order to isolate the apparatus from the mains supply, the plug of the supply
cable should be removed from the mains outlet.

4. Connect the instrument to the power supply outlet using the supplied power supply
cable. Do not modify the supplied cable. The mains outlet shall be located in a user
accessible position for easy unplugging.

5. Replacement of lamps shall be carried out by qualified service personnel. The apparatus
shall be isolated from the mains supply prior to replacement.

6. Please follow the procedure laid out in this manual. Improper installation or modification
of the apparatus shall void all warranties.

7. Safety Symbols:

Indicates “HOT HAZARD!”

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SDL Atlas G210 ColorChex 60

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove parts from box as shown. Canopy

Cabinet consists of 5 component parts:

Back plate
1 x Base plate

1 x Back plate

2 x Side plate
Left side plate Right side plate
1 x Canopy Base plate

2. Position and screw two side plates to

edges of back plate using the truss

head screws provided. Ensure that the

rear edge of the side plates line up with

the back plate.

3. Slide base plate into position and

screw two side plates and back plate to

side edges of base plate. Ensure that

the all edges of base plates mate with

two side plates and back plate.

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4. Locate canopy on the top edge of

back plate and side plates (tongue and

groove).

IMPORTANT
As a safety precaution this cabinet should be properly earthed.

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Light
Lamp Information
Source
Correlated color temperature is 6500K. Within the
tolerances prescribed in BS 950: Part 1, Illuminant for
Artificial color matching appraisal. Specified for most
D65
Daylight D65 applications where there is a need to maintain color
consistency and quality. Conforming to the CIE
specifications, for accurate color matching.

Narrow-band Narrow Band Triphosphor Fluorescent Lamps.

TL84 Correlated color temperature of 4000K. Used as a
Fluorescent
European Point of Sales Illuminant.

Illuminant ‘A’ Correlated color temperature 2856K. Required by BS

A 950: Part 1 as a test for metamerism (CIE Illuminant
(Inc A)
‘A’). Used to check for color flaring.
Horizon Home lighting with correlated color temperature is
H Daylight 2300K.
(HOR)

Cool White Cool White Broad Band Fluorescent Lamps.

CWF Correlated color temperature of 4000K. Used as an
Fluorescent
American Point of Sales Illuminant.

CABINET LOCATION
For best results, glare, extraneous light and anything which can affect the visual response must
be avoided. Any windows near the cabinet should be fitted with grey blinds. No direct light should
be in the field of view and the general lighting in the vicinity should also be “Artificial Daylight” to
a level of 200-300 lux. The wall area behind the cabinet should be finished in light grey emulsion.
These measures will ensure comfortable and accurate color appraisal.

Specification
Dimensions : Outer, 710mm(W) x 565mm(H) x407mm(D)
Voltage : 230V/50-60Hz / 110V/60Hz
Rated power : 250W

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SDL Atlas G210 ColorChex 60 (D65-TL84-UV-A-H)

TL84

D65

CWF
A H H H H A

TL84

D65

FRONT

LAMPS

D65 2 x 600mm 20 Watt Artificial Daylight

TL84 2 x 600mm 20 Watt Philips TL84/P15

CWF 1-600mm 20 Watt Cool White 133

A 2 x 12V 35 Watt Halogen capsule

H 4 x 12V 75 Watt Halogen capsule

Note：In order to get the accuracy visual assessment, it is proposed all lamps should be

changed every 2,000 hours (except A&H only 1,000 hours) (RE.: Menu & Setting

Options). If interior surfaces of the cabinet become scratched, marked or stained

they should be repainted using SDL Atlas supplied paint to ensure correct color

and reflectance values.

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Basic Operation:

D65 TL84 A H CWF

V ie w D a ta MENU

Figure 1

Connect ColorChex to power supply using the power supply cable provided. Press any key on

the panel to continue. The LCD screen displays the company logo and then proceeds to the

operation screen (figure 1). In the operation screen the top line of the LCD display indicates the

various light sources available. To illuminate any light source press buttons numbered 1-5 as

required. To switch off the light source, press the same numbered button. With no lamps

illuminated, press and hold ESC for 1 second to power off the ColorChex.

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Basic operation using remote control :

Figure 2
The Remote Control can be used for basic operation of the ColorChex up to range of 10 meters. Connect
ColorChex to power supply using the power supply cable provided. Switch on remote control (figure 2) by sliding
key lock to the left position. Press power button to switch ColorChex on. To switch on any light source press

buttons numbered 1-5 as required and hold for two seconds. To switch off light source press the same button.
Press power button to switch off ColorChex. Slide key lock to the right position when not in use.

Note: The Remote Control requires a type 23A 12V battery.

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Menu & Setting Options:

1. In operation screen (figure1), with all lamps Figure3

off, press the down arrow to View Data for
light source D65 (figure3). While in this screen
press number buttons 1-5 on panel to view
LIGHT D65
Data for the other light sources. Press ESC to
Servicetime 0000:00:00
return to operation screen (figure1). Switchtimes 00000000
Note: switchtimes is the count for the number ESC Return
of times the lamp has been switched, not the
time.

2. In screen (figure1)Select Menu and press Figure4

ENTER to access the MENU SETTING
MENU SETTING
(figure4)
1. Switch interlocking
Note: there are 6 selectable menu options, To
2. Change lamp type
navigate around the menu options use the up & 3. LCD backlight
down arrows. To select an option press Enter
MENU SETTING
while option is highlighted. Press ESC to return to
4. Auto sequence
operation screen (figure1).
5. Warm up control
1) Switch Interlocking: If disabled, only 1 lamp 6. Auto power off
can be on at a time. If enabled 2 or more lamps
Figure5
can be on at the same time.

Note: light source A and H cannot interlock

with any other light sources.
SWITCH INTERLOCKING
In Menu Setting screen (figure 4), press
1. Enable
Enter while Switch interlocking is highlighted. To 2. Disable
enable, press Enter while enable highlighted. To ESC Return OK

disable, press Enter while disable

highlighted.(figure 5)

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2) Change Lamp Type: This allows the user to Figure6

use different lamps than were supplied originally
with the unit and to re-configure the operation
screen accordingly. It is also used to reset the
timer and switch times when a replacement bulb is CHAN G E LAM P TYPE
fitted. In Menu Setting screen (figure4). Select D 65 C hange to A

CHANGE LAMP TYPE Screen (figure 6). Press F

H
1,2,3,4 or 5 on the panel to select the light source
to be changed (displayed in left hand side of LCD).

Use the up & down arrow keys and enter to select

the light source that unit is being changed to (right
hand side of LCD). When a lamp is replaced
change lamp to the same source e.g. If
replacement D65 bulb is fitted select D65 change
to D65. This will reset the stored data.
NOTE: The whole LCD will be flashing and
display which lamp service life time arrived.
Press any key can skip this screen. The LCD
will be flashing again whenever you turn on the
power until the lamp is replaced and reset the
stored data (the working life of shipment
setting is 2000 hours). Figure7

3) LCD Backlight: In Menu Setting screen

(figure4) press Enter when LCD backlight is
highlighted to enter the LCD BACKLIGHT Screen LCD BACKLIGHT
(figure 7). 1. On
z Select On, the LCD backlight will always be 2. Off
3. Auto
on.
z Select Off, the LCD backlight will always be
off.
Select AUTO, enables the power save mode. The
LCD backlight will turn off after 10 seconds if no
key is pressed.

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4)Auto Sequence: Figure8

Enables a pattern of different lamps to be
programmed and stored. The program can then be SEQUENCE MENU
set to Run once or Run Continuously. 1. Auto Sequence 1
In Menu Setting screen (figure 4) select Auto 2. Auto Sequence 2
3. Auto Sequence 3
Sequence. There are 9 re-programmable
sequences. Select any auto sequence. Screen will
briefly change allowing the current program or Figure9

sequence to be viewed before changing to screen

shown in figure 9. Select Run once and AUTO SEQUENCE

instrument will carry out program once and then 1. Run once
stop (figure 10). Select Run continuously and
2. Run continuously
3. Reset
instrument will repeat program until ESC is
pressed (figure 11). Select Reset to enter the
Figure10
teach mode where the sequence can be
re-programmed (figure 12). To do this press the
lamp No. you wish to start with, after the required RUN ONCE
viewing duration press the next lamp No. and so D65 0 0 0 TL84 0 0 0 A 000
on for a maximum of 9 selections each with a H000 CWF0 0 0
maximum time of 90 seconds. When the final lamp
viewing duration is complete, press Enter, And
Figure11
then select Ok to save. Run the program from the
screen shown in figure 9.

RUN CONTINUOUSLY...
TL84 0 0 0 D65 0 0 0 A 000
H000 CWF0 0 0

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Figure12

D65 TL84 A H CWF

D65 0 0 0

5) Warm up Control: If Enable, on start up, the

LCD will show the hint of warm up time according Figure13

to the setting. In Menu Setting screen (figure 4)

press Enter to access the SET WARM UP (figure SET WARM UP
13). Press 1. Enable to access SET WARM UP 1. Enable
TIME (figure 14).Press 1,2,3,4 or 5 on the panel to 2. Disable
select the light source to be selected (displayed in
ESC Return OK

left hand side of LCD). Use the up & down arrow

Figure14
keys and enter to select the warm up time. When
2.Disable is highlighted to switch off all options. SET WARM UP TIME
D65 set to 0 minute
Note: 1. The warm up time of shipment setting 10
15
is 10 minutes for D65, TL84 and CWF.
2. The hint of warm up time will restart
after 10 minutes when the lamp turn off.

6) Auto power off: Allows the unit to be set so

Figure15
power will automatically switch off after a certain
period of inactivity.
In the figure 4 screen, select the 6.Auto
power off to enter the AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POW ER OFF
screen (figure 15), using the arrow keys and enter 1. Enable after 1 hour
key select the option required. 2. Enable after 2 hour
3. Disable

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Maintenance
Though your apparatus requires little care, you can still maintain its excellent conditions and

performance following the procedures below.

• Keep the apparatus away from excessive moisture, extreme heat or cold and the risk of fire or

electric shock.

• Keep liquids away from the apparatus.

• Do not block the ventilation opening.

• To avoid damage, do not place external devices or other objects on the apparatus.

• Do not excessively scratch the inner surface. Clean the inner surface using a soft, dry cloth or a

vacuum cleaner. To remove stains, use a soft cloth and warm soapy water.

• Fuse Replacement:
a) PCB: F1（F2.5A/250V）; F2（T500mA/250V）

b) Power supply socket: T2.5A/250V

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