500 Series S P E C T R O D E N S I T O M E T E R Operator's Manual
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Table of Contents Proprietary Notice Warranty Information Section 1 – Overview and Setup Instrument Description Features Automatic Shut-Off Patch-Smarts Recognition Drag-n-Drop Override Hi-Fi Color Capability Unpacking and Inspection Packaging Drawing and Parts List Shoe Lock Operation Applying Power Charging the Battery Pack Instrument I/O Serial Interface Attaching the Optional Security Cable 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 Section 2 – User Interface What to Expect Navigation – Basi
Section 3 – Instrument Calibration General Information White Calibration Full Calibration 3-1 3-1 3-3 Section 4 – Setting Instrument Configuration General Information Language Option Active Functions Color Options (520, 528, 530 only) L*a*b* Method L*C*h° Method (528, 530 only) CMC Tolerancing (528, 530 only) CIE94 Tolerancing (528, 530 only) Precision Density Options Status Precision Gray Set Calibration Options Enter Reflectances Cal Alert Serial Port Options Baud Rate Hand Shake Auto Xmit Separator Del
Section 5 – Instrument Functions General Information Density Function Density Measurement Mode Setting Options Measuring Paper Measuring/Editing a Density Reference Measuring a Density Sample Color Function (520, 528, 530 only) Color Measurement Mode Setting Options Selecting Illuminant (528, 530 only) Measuring/Editing a Color Reference Measuring a Color Sample Viewing L*a*b* Data in the Graph Mode Viewing Reflectance Data and Reflectance Graph (530 only) Match Function (528, 530 only) Setting Options Meas
Measuring Paper Measuring/Editing a Hue/Gray Reference Measuring a Hue Error/Grayness Samples Paper Indices Function (528, 530 only) Paper Indices Measurement Mode Measuring/Editing Indices Reference Measuring Paper Indices Samples Statistical Data Compare Function (520, 528, 530 only) Compare Ref Mode Setting Options Setting Up Compare References Comparing Samples Electronic Function Selection - EFS (518, 528, 530 only) Setting Options Measuring Samples 5-43 5-44 5-45 5-46 5-46 5-46 5-48 5-49 5-51 5-51 5-
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SPECTRODENSITOMETER 1. Overview and Setup Instrument Description Features Unpacking and Inspection Shoe Lock Operation Applying Power Charging Battery Pack Instrument I/O Serial Interface Attaching the Optional Security Cable 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 Instrument Description The X-Rite 500 Series Spectrodensitometer is the most versatile and revolutionary hand-held color measurement instrument available today.
CHAPTER ONE Features Automatic Shut-Off To increase battery life, the instrument automatically turns itself off if it is not used within a user-defined time—between 10 and 120 seconds. See Setting Instrument Configuration, Section Four for more information. The instrument turns back on whenever a key is pressed, measurement taken, or when the adapter is plugged in. Patch Smarts Recognition Several functions within the instrument incorporate a feature that automatically recognizes patch types.
OVERVIEW AND SETUP Unpacking and Inspection After removing the instrument from the shipping carton, inspect it for damage. If any damage has occurred during shipping, immediately contact the transportation company. Do not proceed with installation until the carrier’s agent has inspected the damage. Your instrument was packaged in a specially designed carton to assure against damage. If shipment is necessary, the instrument should be packaged in the original carton.
CHAPTER ONE Applying Power The Battery switch—located on the bottom of the instrument—turns the instrument off and on during battery operation. When the AC adapter is attached, the instrument remains on and the battery switch has no affect. As an added feature to conserve battery life, the instrument automatically powers down when it is not in use. You can define the amount of time it takes to initiate a power-down within the instrument configuration options, see Section Four.
OVERVIEW AND SETUP Charging the Battery Pack Four, AA nickel-metal hydride batteries fastened in a removable battery pack power the instrument. The battery pack must remain in the instrument at all times for proper operation. Before initial “remote” use of the instrument, charge the battery pack for approximately three hours. However, if immediate use is required, the instrument can be operated “tethered” to the AC adapter after a short period of battery charging.
CHAPTER ONE Instrument I/O Serial Interface Your instrument can be connected to a computer or printer using an interface cable and adapter. X-Rite carries a variety of adapters to meet your requirements. To install the interface cabling: 1. Insert the modular end of the interface cable into the I/O port located on the back of the instrument. The cable connector “clicks” when properly attached. 2. If required, attach an additional adapter to the cable.
OVERVIEW AND SETUP Attaching the Optional Security Cable An optional security cable is available from X-Rite for attaching the instrument to a fixed location. To install the security cable: 1. Lock shoe in closed position next to instrument. 2. Decide which side of the instrument you want the cable to protrude from, and remove the appropriate shoulder bolt from the shoe with the hex wrench. NOTE: A metal wave washer and plastic washer exists in the opening once the shoulder bolt is removed.
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SPECTRODENSITOMETER 2. User Interface What to Expect Navigation–Basic Key Operation Function Screen Using the Instrument 2-1 2-1 2-3 2-5 What to Expect When the instrument is first powered-up, the main (top level) screen appears. The main screen consists of two areas, Main Menu and Instrument/Option Data. The left side of the screen lists all functions available on your instrument.
CHAPTER @ $ # ! % 2-2 TWO Tab Down key Advances the highlighted bar (reverse image) to the next available “tab stop.” A “tab stop” indicates an item that can be acted on further, such as a measurement or a setting option. Tab stops generally follow a left-to-right or top-to-bottom sequence. When the last tab stop is reached, the next key press returns to the first tab stop in that menu's list. Tab Up key Performs the same function as the Tab Down key except in reverse order.
USER INTERFACE Function Screen The instrument function screen consists of six main areas: Active Function, Options Menu, Measurement List, Measurement Data, User Dialog, and Current Status or Illum/Obs. Below is a brief description for each area of the function screen. For a more detailed description, refer to individual function explanations in Section Five. Active Function Options Menu DEN—REF01 Measurement List >Paper Sample Reference
CHAPTER TWO Measurement Data The Measurement Data portion of the screen instantaneously displays measurement data for the active function. Measurement data that is out-of-range or unable to display in the space provided appears as "XXX." User Dialog The User Dialog portion (bottom line, not including the status or illum/obs) indicates the current mode or condition of the instrument. For example, a highlighted step in the measurement list would indicate that a measurement is required.
USER INTERFACE 2 Using the Instrument There are four basic techniques used to navigate through the instrument screens, select functions and settings, and determine values. Opening a Menu or Function Opening a menu or a function gives you access to additional items related to the menu or specific information for a function. Below are examples of a typical menu and function screens. Menu CONFIGURATION Language :English Active Functions...
CHAPTER TWO Selecting from a List Many settings and functions allow you to select specific items from a list. Lists can be found in every type of screen: menus, editor, function screens, etc. To select an item from a list: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired item in the list. 2. Press the Enter key # to save your selection (and return to the previous screen). Editing a Value Many settings and functions allow you to edit specific values. Values are typically edited in editor screens.
SPECTRODENSITOMETER 3. Instrument Calibration General Information White Calibration Full Calibration 3-1 3-1 3-3 General Information Under normal circumstances, the instrument should be calibrated at least once a day. Calibrating the instrument every day ensures the best measurement accuracy and stability. However, you can customize the amount of time you would like to elapse between calibrations. Varied time intervals can be set allowing the instrument to notify you when a calibration is required.
CHAPTER THREE snugly with the target window opening centered over the white ceramic disk. White Patch Calibration Reference CALIBRATION White Measure white patch on calibration reference 2. Lower the instrument to the shoe; hold steady until the user dialog indicates the calibration is completed. NOTE: If an Optics Change? message appears during the white calibration, select the No option and re-measure calibration reference.
USER INTERFACE Full Calibration The Full Calibration function is used to update the white and black calibration points in the instrument. To update calibration: 1. Repeatedly press the Tab Down key @ to highlight the Configuration option. –MAIN MENU– ↑ English Hue/Graynes 9600 bd Paper Indic On bpr Compare X.XX V Calibration Configuration 2. Press the Enter # key. The CONFIGURATION menu opens. Options CONFIGURATION Language :English Active Functions...
CHAPTER THREE 6. Press the Enter key # to open the Full Calibration screen. patch appears in the User dialog. 7. Position the instrument on the reference white patch (as explained earlier) and measure patch. Release the instrument after appears in the User dialog. 8. After the instrument is released, Measure White Again appears in the User dialog. Measure white patch one more time. Release instrument when appears. 9.
SPECTRODENSITOMETER Setting Instrument Configuration General Information Language Active Functions Color Options (520, 528, 530 only) Density Options Calibration Options Serial Port Power Down Speed Read Display Beeper Patch Smarts User Configuration Load Factory Defaults 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-7 4-10 4-12 4-16 4-17 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-21 4-22 General Information The Configuration menu consists of a series of settings that allow you to set up your instrument to fit your needs.
CHAPTER FOUR Language The Language configuration allows you to select the language you want to display on your instrument. To select a language: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Language. 2. Press the Enter # key to access the Language editor. CONFIGURATION Language :English Active Functions... Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE Cal Options :24 hrs ↓ English, Deutsch, Español, and so on. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired language. 4. Press the Enter key # to save the selected language.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 5. After edits are complete, press the Escape key ! to save and exit. Color Option (520, 528, 530 only) The Color Option configuration allows you to determine the following settings: • • • • • Lab Method – Choose to calculate L*a*b* values using the CIE method or the Hunter method. LCh Method – Choose to calculate L*C*h° values using either the L*C*h°(ab) method or the L*C*h°(uv) method. CMC Tolerancing – Set a series of constants to be used in the calculation of ΔECMC.
CHAPTER FOUR 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired method, CIE or Hunter. 4. Press the Enter key # to save your settings and return to the Color Options menu. L*C*h° Method (528, 530 only) To select an L*C*h° method: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight LCh Method. Color Options Lab Method :CIE LCh Method :LCh(ab) CMC Tolerancing... CIE94 Tolerancing... Precision :High 2. Press the Enter key # to open the LCh Methods editor. 3.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the attribute you want to edit. CMC Tolerancing Lightness :2.00 Chromaticity:1.00 4. Press the Enter key # to access the Lightness or Chromaticity menu. 5. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit (arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor. NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value. 6.
CHAPTER FOUR 4. Press the Enter key # to access the Lightness or Chromaticity reference menu. 5. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit (arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor. NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value. 6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number and press the Enter key # to exit the editor. 7.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION Density Options The Density Options configuration allows you to determine the following settings: • • • Status – Select the status used for density functions. Precision – Determine whether you want to use high or normal precision when displaying density values. Gray Set - Allows you to expand the region that the instrument considers to be neutral in shade. To open the Density Options menu: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Density Opt.
CHAPTER FOUR • Status E⎯European status utilizes the Wratten 47B filter—for higher readings in yellow⎯instead of the Wratten 47 filter typically used in North America. • Status A⎯ANSI Status A Response is used in the photofinishing applications. • Ax, Tx, and Ex responses closely match the X-Rite 400 series responses. • Status I ⎯Spectrodensitometric Response is computer corrected and designed for use with process inks on paper.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION For example, Density data formatting for normal precision and high precision is shown below. Normal Precision Format High Precision Format X.XX D X.XXX D Density To select a data precision format: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Precision. Density Options Status :T Precision:Normal Gray Set :Standard 2. Press the Enter key # to access the Precision editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired precision format, Normal or High. 4.
CHAPTER FOUR • Standard - Normal measurement functionally occurs in auto color mode. This is the instrument’s factory setting. To select a gray set scale: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Gray Set. Density Options Status :T Precision:Normal Gray Set :Standard 2. Press the Enter key # to access the Gray Set editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired setting, 10 Scale, 20 Scale, or Standard. 4.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 2. Press the Enter # key open the Calibration Options menu. Enter Reflectances The Enter Reflectances function is used to manually edit the white calibration reflectance values. To manually edit the white reflectance values: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Enter Reflectances. Calibration Options Full Calibration Enter Reflectances Cal Alert: 24 hrs
CHAPTER FOUR Cal Alert To set the calibration alert settings: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Cal Alert. Calibration Options Full Calibration Enter Reflectances Cal Alert: 24 hrs
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION • Delimiter – Determines the character that terminates the string of measured data. • Protocol – Select the desired protocol. • Emulation – Determines the output characteristics of the instrument. Selecting 400 Series emulates the density output format of the X-Rite 400 series instruments. Selecting Normal outputs the normal format of the instrument. To open the Serial Port menu: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Serial Port.
CHAPTER FOUR • CTS – CTS/RTS hardware hand shaking used. This method ensures the instrument is working before sending a hand shake. • BUSY – BUSY hand shaking used. To set the hand shake method: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Hand Shake. Serial Port Baud Rate :9600 Hand Shake :Off Auto XMT :Off Separator :Comma ↓ Off, XON, CTS, BUSY 2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired hand shake method. 4.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION Separator To determine the separator character: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Separator. Serial Port Baud Rate :9600 Hand Shake :Off Auto XMT :Off Separator :Comma ↓ Serial Port ↑ Auto XMT :Off Separator :Comma Delimiter :CRLF ↓ Space, Comma, Tab, CR (carriage return), CRLF (carriage return, line feed), LF CR (carriage return), CRLF (carriage return, line feed), LF 2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor. 3.
CHAPTER FOUR 2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired protocol, RCI or ICP. 4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to the Serial Port menu. Emulation To enable emulation: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Emulation. Serial Port ↑ Separator :Comma Delimiter :CRLF Protocol :RCI Emulation :Normal 2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor. 3.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 3. To set the power down time (in seconds), use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit (arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor. NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value. 4. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number and press the Enter key # to exit the editor. 5. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.
CHAPTER FOUR Display The Display configuration allows you to determine the following settings: • • • • • • Contrast – Set the contrast of the display for optimal viewing. The setting value can vary from -9 to +9. Orientation – Determine whether you want the display viewable for right-handed or left-handed use. Security – Enable or disable the entire Configuration options menu. Unit ID – This unique number identifies the instrument. This number cannot be changed.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 2. Press the Enter key # to access the Set Display Contrast menu. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the contrast digit (arrows above and below designate the selection). Press the Enter key # to access the number editor. NOTE: Positioning the arrows above and below + or – and pressing the Enter key # toggles between the two symbols. 4. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight desired number and press the Enter # key to exit editor. 5.
CHAPTER FOUR 2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired setting, On or Off. 4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to the Display menu. To gain access to the Configuration menu if Security is on: 1. Remove the AC adapter and turn off the instrument. 2. Press and hold the read switch as you turn the instrument on. Refer to Instrument Description for switch location. 3. When the main menu appears, release the read switch.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION appropriate type (paper, solid, etc). When set to Off, the instrument simply sequences through the measurement steps with no attempt at identifying the measurement type. To set the patch smart status: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Patch Smarts CONFIGURATION ↑ Speed Read :0 sec Display :Left Beeper :On Patch Smarts :On User Config :US On, Off 2. Press the Enter # key to access the Patch Smarts editor. 3.
CHAPTER FOUR as negative value to show the offset from the dominant density. Auto Color must be selected as the density option to view these components. • News 3-Color – When the instrument is set to this mode, the CMY components of the overprint patch measurement is displayed. The actual value of each density measurement component is displayed. Auto Color must be selected as the density option to view these components. To set the user configuration: 1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight User Config.
SETTING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION –MAIN MENU– D e n sLiotayd D e f a u l tXs- R i t e 528 C o l oNro ––––––– EFS Yes XXXX Dot 000020 Trap ^ 2. Use the Tab Down key @ to highlight Yes. Selecting No returns the instrument to normal operation without restoring defaults. 3. Press the Enter # key to initiate reset. The instrument restarts with the factory defaults loaded.
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SPECTRODENSITOMETER 4. Instrument Functions General Information Density Color Match Dot Trap Print Contrast Hue/Grayness Paper Indices Compare Electronic Function Selection 5-1 5-2 5-9 5-17 5-23 5-31 5-37 5-42 5-46 5-51 5-56 General Information The 528 and 530 instruments contain all available densitometric and colorimetric functionality. Your instrument may not contain all of the functions described in this section. Refer to the chart below for specific instrument functions.
CHAPTER FIVE Density Function The instrument can report density and density difference with or without paper subtracted. You should select the Density Display Mode and set the Options before measuring. Density Measurement Mode Your instrument can evaluate density data two different ways: as straight density (absolute) measurement data, or as density difference (minus reference) measurement data.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS measurement is displayed. The Red, Green, Blue, and Orange components only appear when HiFi status is selected. Mode The Mode allows you to select between Absolute and –Paper. When you select density minus paper as the mode, you must provide paper data before taking a sample measurement. NOTE: Minus paper is set when “Euro” is selected as the User Configuration.
CHAPTER FIVE DEN-REF01 Paper Sample Reference Options V 0.06 C 0.06 M 0.06 ^ HI To measure paper: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Paper. appears in the user dialog. The paper values displayed are the current values set in the instrument. 2. Center the instrument target window over a sample of the paper, and lower the instrument to take a reading. Hold instrument down until is displayed. 3.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless DEN–REF01 is selected as the active density mode. Refer to Density Measurement Mode earlier in this section. Reference Seq Reference Ref 01 measurement method V 1.36 Ref 02 C 1.23 Ref 03 M 1.50 Ref 04 Y 1.65 ^ T 2. Press the Tab Up key $ to highlight the reference measurement method (Seq or Match). • The Sequence (Seq) method automatically increments the reference position as you measure.
CHAPTER FIVE 3. Press the Enter key # to move the highlight to the data side of the screen. appears in the user dialog. NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing Enter key # can quickly clear current reference data. 4. Press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight desired color. Press Enter key # to access References menu. 5. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit (arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Density -Paper and Actual Measurements If you set the density options to Auto (or a single color) and -Paper, your measurement data appears like this: DENSITY Paper Sample Options C 1.06 Single absolute -paper data appears Current Status T And, if you set the density options to All and Absolute, your measurement data appears like this: DENSITY Sample Options V 1.22 C 1.42 M 1.
CHAPTER FIVE News 3-Color Measurements If you set the User Configuration option to News 3-Color and measure a three color overprint patch, your measurement data appears like this: DENSITY Sample Options Y 0.55 M 0.52 C 0.45 T News Balance Measurements If you set the User Configuration option to Balance and measure a three color overprint patch, your measurement data appears like this: DENSITY Sample Options Y 0.55 M–0.03 C–0.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Color Function (520, 528, 530 only) The 520, 528, and 530 instruments report colorimetric data absolute or colorimetric data difference. The 530 instrument also has the added capability of reporting reflectance data. You should select the Color Measurement Mode, and set the Options and Illuminant before measuring.
CHAPTER FIVE 10nm increments from 400nm to 700nm. The 520 instrument limits selection to XYZ and L*a*b*. ΔE Method The instrument supports three tolerancing methods: CMC, Lab, and CIE94. Displayed data automatically updates to the selected method after you exit. CMC- is an ellipsoidal tolerance method that attempts to correlate small measured color differences with visual assessment. Lab - establishes constant limits for lightness, red/green, and yellow/blue values.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired setting. 4. Press the Enter key # to save highlighted setting. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for additional options. 6. After edits are complete, press the Escape key ! to return to the Color function. NOTE: The option selected will revert back to its original settings if the Enter key # is not used to exit the editor.
CHAPTER FIVE Measuring/Editing a Color Reference The reference function is used to enter color reference data into the instrument using a sequence or match method. Up to 16 references can be stored and accessed in the instrument. Color reference values are then compared to color measurements and the difference displayed. COLOR-REF01 Options L* 31.06 Sample R e f e r e n c e sa* —0.05 b*—33.12 D50/2 To measure a reference: 1.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 3. Press the Enter key # to alternate between Seq and Match. 4. Center the target window over the first reference (or replacement reference if a match), and lower the instrument to take a reading. 5. Continue with additional reference measurements. To manually edit reference values: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Reference. Press the Enter key # to access the reference menu.
CHAPTER FIVE You are now ready to begin taking measurements to check color values. The type of measurement data that displays depends on the way you set up your instrument earlier in this section. To measure a sample: 1. Make sure Sample is highlighted on the screen and center the target window over area to be measured. 2. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. 3. Once measurement data is displayed, release the unit. 4. Measurement data appears either as actual color values or difference values.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Viewing L*a*b* Data in the Graph Mode The 528 and 530 instruments can display a graph when L*a*b* is selected as the Color Space option. Graphical data is viewable as actual or difference. Measurements can be taken in the graph mode. To access the graph mode: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Sample. Press the Enter key # to access the graph mode. COLOR—REF01 Sample Refere Options Δ Eab 1.52 Δ L* —0.51 Δ a* —0.45 Δ b* 1.
CHAPTER FIVE Viewing Reflectance Data and Reflectance Graph (530 only) The 530 instrument has the added capability of displaying a reflectance graph and data when Reflectance is selected as the Color Space option. Data is displayed in 10nm increments, from 400 to 700 nanometers. Measurements can be taken in the graph mode. To view reflectance data: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Sample.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Match Function (528, 530 only) The Match function is used to quickly find the best color match to a measured color from a database of references. Up to 16 matches are displays based on Delta-E difference. The instrument can store over 1,400 references across a total of 10 groups. When used in conjunction with X-Rite’s ColorMail Express (CMX), color libraries, such as a PANTONE® database can easily be downloaded to the instrument and used for reference matches.
CHAPTER FIVE ΔE Method The instrument supports three tolerancing methods: CMC, Lab, and CIE94. Displayed data automatically updates to the selected method after you exit. CMC- is an ellipsoidal tolerance method that attempts to correlate small measured color differences with visual assessment. Lab - establishes constant limits for lightness, red/green, and yellow/blue values. L*a*b* tolerance cause color difference to be limited by a rectangular box in color space.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS To create a group: 1. With the Match Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Active Group option. 2. Press the Enter key # to access editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to New Group and press the Enter key #. NOTE: To quickly remove a name, highlighting CLEAR and press the Enter key #.. 4.
CHAPTER FIVE Measuring References The reference function is used to measure reference data into a selected group. A total of 1,424 references can be stored in the instrument. The default reference name that is generated after a measurement (i.e., Ref0001) can be change to a specific color name or code. NOTE: Reference databases that are downloaded using ColorMail Express cannot be edited or deleted. The word appears is the user dialog, indicating the reference cannot be changed.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 4. To enter a custom name for the reference, press the Enter key # with the reference number highlighted. The highlight moves to the reference name on the right side of the screen. 5. Press the Enter key # again to open the Ref Name editor. Ref Name CLEAR ↓ Ref0001 ↑ Save & Exit NOTE: To quickly remove a name, highlighting CLEAR and press the Enter key #.. 6.
CHAPTER FIVE 3. The actual sample data is displayed while the instrument is held down. After the instrument is released, the reference match list appears (maximum of 16). MATCH:Group1 Options Ref0010 ΔEab 0.18 Ref0003 ΔEab 0.24 Ref0011 ΔEab 0.25 Ref0020 ΔEab 0.29 ↓ ↓ D50/2 4. If more than five matches are available, an arrow will appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the Down Tab key @ to see additional matches. 5.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Dot Function (508, 518, 520, 528, 530 only) Dot is calculated using either the Murray-Davies formula or the Yule-Nielson formula. Murray-Davies simply calculates dot by comparing the density of the tint minus paper with the density of the solid minus paper. Your instrument defaults to the Murray-Davies formula for measurements.
CHAPTER FIVE Dot Measurement Mode Your instrument can evaluate dot data two different ways: as Dot Area or Dot Gain. Pressing the Enter key # with the Dot mode highlighted alternates between Dot Area and Dot Gain. The percentage displayed next to dot gain indicates the reference percentage used for the last tint measured. DOT GAIN—25% DOT AREA Options Paper Solid Tint >DOT ARE
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS NOTE: As halftones become lighter and lighter (< 25%), the resulting "color" tends towards the shade of the substrate itself. This may be different from the shade of the ink or plate emulsion. If the Auto Color mode is enabled there is a chance that the instrument will select an undesired filter. To avoid this, manually select the appropriate color filter when measuring regions with small dot percentages. To set dot color option: 1.
CHAPTER FIVE 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number and press the Enter key # to exit the editor. 4. To select On/Off status, press the Enter key # with Off (Murray-Davies) or On (Yule-Nielson) highlighted. 5. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #. 50% Dot Calibration The 50% Dot Calibration function allows you to establish a new "n" factor for the material by measuring a known 50% dot patch.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 9. Move highlight to re-measure any component, or highlight Save n. The calculated value is displayed. Press Enter key # to save. NOTE: If an error message appears when Save n is highlighted, the calculated value was out of range (.5 – 9.9) and cannot be used. Try to re-measure. Ref1, Ref2, and Ref3 Your instrument is preset at the factory to use the standard tint percentages (25%, 50%, and 75%) for color bar patches as the three dot gain measurement reference values.
CHAPTER FIVE Measuring Paper The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent solid and dot measurements. The paper measurement values are applied to all functions that support minus paper. DOT AREA Paper Solid Tint DOT AREA V C M Y Options 0.09 0.08 0.09 0.10 T To measure paper: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Paper. appears in the user dialog.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS To perform a dot measure: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Solid. appears in the user dialog. 2. Center the instrument target window over the solid patch, and lower the instrument to take a reading. The solid value is updated and the display highlight advances to Tint. 3. Continue with remaining solid patch measurements or center the target window over a tint patch that corresponds to the measured solid. 4.
CHAPTER FIVE Dot Gain Measurements If you set your color option to Auto (or a single color), your measurement data appears like this: DOT GAIN—75% Paper Solid Tint DOT GAIN Options V 13% Dot Gain Value Corresponding Reference Dot Gain Value T Dot gain values for the last tint patch measured is displayed along with corresponding reference.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Trap Function (518, 528, 530 only) The Trap function determines how well one ink prints over another ink (overprinting). You should select the Trap Display Mode and set the Options before measuring. Trap Measurement Mode Your instrument can evaluate trap data two different ways: as straight measurement data, or as difference (minus reference) measurement data. Pressing the Enter key # with the Trap mode highlighted alternates between Trap and Trap Minus Reference.
CHAPTER FIVE Brunner Trap formula TB = 1 − 10 − DOP 1 − 10 − ( D1+ D 2 ) × 100 Where: • DOP = Density of overprint - paper • D2 = Density of 2nd ink - paper • D1 = Density of 1st ink - paper • DM = Maximum printing density To set option: 1. With the Trap Formula editor displayed, press the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired setting. 2. Press the Enter key # to select highlighted setting. The setting is now saved in the instrument.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS TRAP DMAX Options Black V 1.58 Cyan C 1.59 Magenta M 1.58 Yellow Dmax Y 1.65 T 3. Center the instrument target window over the black patch and lower the instrument to take a reading. 4. Measure the solid cyan patch. 5. Measure the solid magenta patch. 6. Measure the solid yellow patch. 7. The Dmax values are display when Dmax is highlighted in the measurement list. Press the Escape key ! to return to the Trap Function display. To manually edit Dmax values: 1.
CHAPTER FIVE Measuring Paper The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent trap measurements. Paper is always subtracted from the trap function. Options TRAP-REF Paper V 0.13 OverP C 0.12 Ink2 M 0.13 Ink1 ^ Y 0.22 T To measure paper: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Paper. appears in the user dialog. The paper values displayed are the current values set in the instrument. 2.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 4. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once measurement data is displayed, release the unit. 5. Make sure Ink1 is highlighted on the screen and center the target window on first ink down patch. 6. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once measurement data is displayed, release the unit. Measurement data appears as actual data or difference data. Refer to Viewing Trap Data later in this section.
CHAPTER FIVE 2. Press the Enter key # to access the References Option screen. NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing the Enter key # can quickly clear the current reference data. 3. Use the $@ keys to highlight the Edit Ref option and press Enter key #. 4. For Color Over Color Selection Press the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired color designation (top color is second ink down). Press the Enter key # to select desired color. 5.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Print Contrast Function (518, 528, 530 only) Print Contrast provides you with the ability to monitor the ¾ tone area and is useful when determining the optimum printing density. Print contrast is calculated using. Ds − Dt × 100 Ds where: Ds = solid density; Dt = tone density %PC = Print Contrast Measurement Mode Your instrument can evaluate print contrast data two different ways: as absolute measurement data, or as difference (minus reference) measurement data.
CHAPTER FIVE Single color measurement method measures and updates the specific color you selected. Red, Green, Blue, and Orange only appear when HiFi status is selected. Mode The Mode allows you to select between Absolute and – Paper. When you select print contrast minus paper as the mode, you must provide paper data before taking a print contrast measurement. To set options: 1. With the Print Contrast Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Mode or Color option. 2.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS To measure paper: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Paper. appears in the user dialog. The paper values displayed are the current values set in the instrument. 2. Center the instrument target window over a sample of the paper, and lower the instrument to take a reading. The paper values are updated and the display highlight advances to Solid.
CHAPTER FIVE 3. Continue with remaining solid patch measurements or center the target window over the 75% tint patch that corresponds to the measured solid. 4. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once measurement data is displayed, release the unit. Measurement data first appears as density (with instrument down) and when released either as an absolute percentage or percentage difference. See Viewing Print Contrast Data later in this section.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 2. Press the Enter key # to access the References Option screen. NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing the Enter key # can quickly clear the current reference data. 3. Use the $@ keys to highlight the Edit Ref option and press Enter key #. 4. For Color Selection - Press the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to the color. Press the Enter key # to select desired color. 5. For Print Contrast Percentage Value - Press the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to the print contrast value.
CHAPTER FIVE Hue/Grayness Function (518, 528, 530 only) The instrument can report hue error/grayness and hue error/grayness difference with or without paper subtracted. Hue/Gray measures the selected ink through all three filters (cyan, magenta, and yellow). Hue Error and Grayness are calculated using the following formulas. DM − DL × 100 DH − DL Where: H= G= DL × 100 DH DH = Highest density of C, M, or Y. DM = 2nd highest density of C, M, or Y. DL = Lowest density of C, M, or Y.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS To set option: 1. With the Mode editor displayed, press the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired setting. 2. Press the Enter key # to select highlighted setting. The setting is now saved in the instrument. NOTE: The mode option selected will revert back to its original setting if the Enter key # is not used to exit the editor. Measuring Paper When you select Hue/Grayness minus paper as the measurement mode, you must provide a reading of the paper before taking measurements.
CHAPTER FIVE Measuring/Editing a Hue/Gray Reference The reference function is used to enter hue error and grayness reference data into the instrument. The reference data is stored in the instrument until changed. Hue/Gray reference values are then compared to Hue/Gray measurements and the difference displayed. The instrument maintains separate reference data for each of the filter values. HUE/GRAY—REF Paper Hue/Gray Reference Options h 0% g 0% Y —> C T To measure a reference: 1.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS 6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight desired number and press Enter key # to exit editor. 7. After edits are complete, highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #. NOTE: The instrument automatically rounds the entered value to the nearest whole percentage. Measuring Hue Error/Grayness Samples So far, you have performed the procedures to select the hue/grayness mode, and to measure paper and a reference. You are now ready to begin taking hue error/grayness measurements.
CHAPTER FIVE Paper Indices Function (528, 530 only) The instrument can report cast, brightness, and reflectance paper indices as absolute or difference data. The Cast value represents the difference between the highest and lowest reflectance values. The Brightness value represents the total reflectance or brilliance of the paper. The Reflectance values represent the percentage of reflectance through the three color filters (CMY).
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS PAPER INDICES—REF Sample Mean Reference Br 85% Ct 2% Clear Ref T To measure a reference: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Reference. The reference values displayed are the current values set in the instrument. NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless PAPER INDIES–REF or REFLECT INDIES—REF is selected as the active paper indice mode. Refer to Paper Indices Measurement Mode earlier in this section. 2.
CHAPTER FIVE 7. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight desired number and press Enter key # to exit editor. 8. After edits are complete, highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #. NOTE: The instrument automatically rounds the entered value to the nearest whole percentage. Measuring Paper Indices Samples So far, you have performed the procedures to select the paper indices mode and measure a reference. You are now ready to begin taking paper indices measurements.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Paper Indices Difference Measurements A “negative” value indicates that the obtained paper index of the sample was smaller than that of the reference. The opposite is true for a positive value.
CHAPTER FIVE Measuring Samples in Statistics Mode 1. Center target window on sample and lower instrument to take a measurement. Calculation data appears and the measurement counter increments. PAPER INDICES Sample Mean Current Calculation Br 1% Ct 1% n 1 Measurement Counter T 2. Continue with additional measurements. Other statistical data is viewed by pressing the Enter key # with the current calculation (Mean, 1 Sigma, etc.) highlighted, or by toggling the various measurement modes.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Compare Function (520, 528, 530 only) The Compare function is used to compare sample measurements to previously stored references. A total of 24 references can be stored in the instrument's Compare function. After a sample is measured, the instrument automatically locates the closest reference match (lowest ΔE) and displays the difference. NOTE: When no references are stored only Compare mode appears in the display.
CHAPTER FIVE Observer Angle The instrument supports both 2° and 10° observer angles. The 520 only has the 2° angle available. Refer to Color Function earlier in this section for additional information on observer angles. To set ΔE or Observer Angle option: 1. With the Compare Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight option. 2. Press the Enter key # to access editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired setting. 4.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS To set up a reference: 1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight Reference. 2. Press the Enter key # to access Compare References menu. appears in the user dialog. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to select an empty reference location (1-24). No Measurement appears on the right side of the screen when the reference location is empty. At this point, you can either measure in the reference or select a reference from the Match function database. 4.
CHAPTER FIVE or Tab Down key @ to highlight illuminant/observer menu, and press Enter key # to select combination. NOTE: The Match function database can be accessed at anytime by highlighting Match and pressing the Enter key #. 9. Press the Escape key ! to exit back to the measurement list where additional references can be created. Comparing Samples So far, you have performed the procedure to measure or select a reference, and set the associated function and illum/obs combination.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS Color Compare Measurements If the matched reference option compares color, your measurement data appears like this: COMP—REF 01 Color Referen Options ΔE 0.
CHAPTER FIVE Electronic Function Selection (518, 528, 530 only) EFS automatically recognizes the patch type measured without manually selecting the function. The "smart" recognition of Paper, Dot, Solid, PC, Density, Trap, H/G, and Color is contained in this function. Color only appears on the 528 and 530 instruments.
INSTRUMENT FUNCTIONS To set options: 1. With the EFS Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight OP Setting , Ref 3 Setting , or Mode option. 2. Press the Enter key # to access editor. 3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired setting. 4. Press the Enter key # to select highlighted setting. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for additional options. 6. After edits are complete, press the Escape key ! to return to the EFS function.
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SPECTRODENSITOMETER 5. Service and General Maintenance Repair Information General Cleaning Battery Pack Replacement Aperture and Polarization Kit Installation UV Filter Cap Kit Installation 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-7 Repair Information The X-Rite® 500 series instrument is covered by a threeyear limited warranty—excluding battery pack—and should be referred to factory or authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period. Attempts to make repairs within this time frame may void the warranty.
CHAPTER SIX Cleaning the Instrument Your instrument requires very little maintenance to achieve years of reliable operation. However, to protect your investment and maintain reading accuracy, a few simple-cleaning procedures should be performed from time to time. General Cleaning The exterior of the instrument may be wiped clean with a cloth dampened in water or mild cleaner whenever required. NOTE: DO NOT use any solvents to clean the instrument, this causes damage to the cover.
SERVICE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE Battery Pack Replacement To replace the battery pack: 1. Rotate the shoe stop 90° and carefully turn the instrument over. This allows the shoe to open perpendicular to the instrument housing. 2. Using your fingers, compress the two tabs on the battery access cover and remove it. 3. Remove old battery pack from instrument and discard of properly. 4. MAKE SURE THE LABEL IS VISIBLE ON THE NEW BATTERY PACK.
CHAPTER SIX Aperture and Polarization Kit Installation (Excludes Micro-Spot instrument) The 500 series instrument was designed to allow you to quickly change the aperture and target window. X-Rite provides three aperture kits especially designed for the 500 series instrument. Available kits: 2mm, 3.4mm (standard), and 6mm. To install the aperture and polarization kit: 1. Rotate shoe stop and open shoe as explained in the battery replacement procedure (see previous page). 2.
SERVICE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE 5. Press the tool down (approx. 12mm) on the aperture with slight pressure. A low, click is heard when properly seated. 6. Carefully lift aperture tool upward. The old aperture will be attached to the tool fingers. Remove old aperture from tool and set aside. 7. Position new aperture over opening with tabs aligned on the "left" and "right" sides of the instrument. Tabs Aperture 8. Slide aperture into opening.
CHAPTER SIX 9. Locate old optics cap for non-polarized installation or new optics cap for polarized installation. Align triangle in cap with the diamond in the bottom housing. Rotate optics cap clockwise until the triangle on the cap meets the triangle/circle on the bottom housing. Triangle Mark Optics Cap Triangle/Circle Mark 10. Using fingers, press the target window out from the topside of the shoe. Target Window 11.
SERVICE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE UV Filter Cap Kit Installation (Excludes Micro-Spot instrument) To install UV filter optics cap: 1. With instrument resting on the top cover, rotate optics cap counter-clockwise until the triangle on the cap meets the diamond on the bottom housing. Carefully remove the optics cap by lifting upwards and set aside. Triangle Mark Diamond Mark Optics Cap 2. Install UV filter optics cap by aligning triangle in cap with the diamond in the bottom housing.
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SPECTRODENSITOMETER 6. Appendices Instrument Specifications Error Messages Parts List and Packaging 7-1 7-2 7-3 Instrument Specifications Measurement Geometry Spot Size at Sample 45°/0° per ANSI & ISO standards 3.4mm (.13 in.) standard, 2mm (.078 in.) and 6mm (.236 in.) optional, 1.6mmH (.063 in.) x 3.2mmW (.126 in.
CHAPTER SEVEN Error Messages Errors encountered during a measurement are displayed in the User Dialog. All errors are accompanied by a long beep. Any errors (except ) encountered during a measurement cancel that measurement; and the data displayed is from the prior measurement.
APPENDICES Parts List 7-3
CHAPTER Packaging 7-4 SEVEN
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