Manual color meter X-Rite i1 Pro 2 series
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1. 4 When the calibration is finished you should close the protective slider for the white reference ceramic tile A clean white reference ceramic tile is essential for providing accuracy of your measurements The protection cover should always be closed when the white reference ceramic tile is not in use If necessary you can clean the white reference ceramic tile with isopropyl alcohol and a soft clean cloth 4 3 Measurement Virtual aperture technology virtual aperture during scanning depending on patch length valid measurement used for averaging invalid measurement During a scan measurement the i1Pro device is performing 200 measurements per second The automatic patch detection of the device identifies useable measurements made on a patch and unusable measurements made between two patches Valid measurements on a patch are averaged and the device reports the averaged result to the software Thanks to this technology the virtual aperture of the 11Pro device adapts to the length of a patch For best measurement results the length of the patches on your test chart should be selected based on the resolution of your printer For printers with lower resolution or a grainy screening you should increase the length of the patches on your test chart PCE Instruments Manual Measurement conditions The 11Pro measurement device is equipped with a fixed UVcut filter and supports only a single measurement condition Single Pass Measure2. Instruments PCE Americas Inc PCE Instruments UK Ltd 711 Commerce Way Units 12 13 Suite 8 Southpoint Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL 33458 Hampshire Southampton USA United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside US 1 From outside UK 44 Tel 561 320 9162 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 561 320 9176 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce americas com info pce instruments com www pce instruments com english www pce instruments com Manual X Rite 11 Pro 2 Color Meters Version 1 0 Date of creation 23 07 2015 Date of last change 23 07 2015 Manual PCE Instruments Contents EEN 3 E e NEE 4 2 1 Technical Kee e e EE 4 2 2 FAC ACS OMG INS E 5 3 DV SLOT CSCI d Tu seirinin EEan EE E TEE EEEE EEEE aE ATE ENET 5 3 1 Device Cvenlew nenn 5 3 2 DEYE US CAOS aria E E E A 6 4 Operation KE 7 4 1 O EE 7 4 2 Calibrating the Ee 8 4 3 Meaeurement annen aurre nneennnneene 8 5 General Maintenance s nannsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnnm 12 5 1 Breet e ME 13 0 COMAC eee nn ee eee ee Seance nee ae 14 6 1 PAGE adden IK serrocssancteunriuenescoione A chau A E 14 6 2 e le EH 14 N PCE Instruments Manual 1 Important Notices CE Declaration Manufacturers Name X Rite Incorporated FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide
3. chart It does not matter if you scan the row from left to right or right to left 3 Set your software to single scanning mode 4 Press the measurement button on the device and wait one second before you start moving the device to the opposite site on the ruler Hold the measurement button pressed until you have reached the far end of your test chart The short delay before the measurement process is required to warm up the tungsten filament lamp The status indicators on the device provides feedback if the measurement was successful 2x green flash the row was measured successfully A 2x red flash 1E 4x red flash IEF green 2x red flash the row was not measured successfully because not all patches could be recognized Measure the row again but reduce your measurement speed and make sure that the device starts and ends the measurement before and after the patches of the test chart the row was not measured successfully because you started reading the patches too early without giving the tungsten filament lamp enough time to warm up Measure the row again but allow the lamp time to heat up before you start moving the i1Pro device the row was measured successfully but the software expected the measurement of a different row Check if the row you measured is the row the software is expecting 5 Position the ruler with the device in front of the next row of your test chart and measure the next row 10 PCE Instrument
4. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada NOTE USB interface cable 2 0 m shipped with this device must be used in order to maintain compliance with the desired CE mark requirements FCC Part 15 Rules and Canadian ICES 003 SAFETY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT INFORMATION Use of this equipment in a ma
5. ct your 1 device and press the start button During the test you wil be il on Peace commert era If with the rt ggec i Ara device and ports the start button Lin test Pease connect your 1iSis anc press the start betten Use the i1Diagnostics software if you believe your i1Pro is not functioning properly In this case please perform the following steps 1 Launch i1Diagnostics Software 2 Perform a functionality check by following the instructions given from the i1Diagnostics Software 3 If i1Diagnostics software reports an error store the test report and contact our Support Center 13 Manual PCE Instruments 6 Contact If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments 6 1 PCE Instruments UK By post PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom SO31 4RF By phone 02380 987 035 6 2 PCE Americas By post PCE Americas Inc 711 Commerce Way Suite 8 Jupiter 33458 FL USA By phone 561 3209162 3 CE fm www pce instruments com 14
6. d lengthen the display holder to the correct length Mount the i1Pro measurement device on the display holder by inserting the mounting connector on the display holder in the mounting interface at the rear of the i1Pro device Make sure that the nose of the i1Pro device seats firmly in the display holder Fix the 11Pro measurement device in the middle of your screen Set the software for display measurement and start the measurement process in the application Status indicator lights switch off during measurement To remove the i1Pro device from the display holder gently pull the mounting connector with the display holder out of the mounting interface at the rear of the 11Pro device 11 Manual PCE Instruments 5 General Maintenance To maintain the measurement performance of your i1Pro over its life time it is important to observe some rules and to periodically clean certain parts that are critical for measurement performance e The iiPro device is sensitive to mechanical shocks To avoid damage during transport the bro must be always shipped in its original packaging e Do not store or operate the i1Pro device in dirty greasy or dusty environments Do not use the 11Pro in environments with temperatures higher than 35 C 95 F or less than 10 C 50 F Do not store the i1Pro in environments with temperatures higher than 50 C 122 F or less than 10 C 14 F The plastic housing of the device may be cleaned usi
7. development kit SDK which were developed for older revisions of the i1Pro In this case the new bro operates ina downwards compatibility mode as an ISO 13655 measurement mode M2 UVcut Filter device and new functions like the status indicator lights won t be operational To make use of the complete functionality of this instrument check with your software supplier if newer versions of your software with the latest SDK are available Manual PCE Instruments 4 2 Calibrating the device Before you start measuring please calibrate the device If you own multiple devices make sure that the serial number on the back of the calibration plate matches the serial number of your i1Pro device Refer to the user guide of your measurement software for additional information on the calibration process 1 Inthe center of the calibration plate is a slider to protect the white calibration tile Open this protective slider until it clicks into place to access the white reference ceramic tile on this calibration plate 2 Place the i1Pro measurement device on the calibration plate The device must seat firmly on the calibration plate 3 Set the software for calibration of the device and press the measurement button Status indicator lights switch off during calibration Once the device is successfully calibrated the status indicator lights pulsate white If the calibration fails the status indicator lights will pulsate red and then return to solid white
8. ment is required for measurement condition e ISO 13655 M2 Illumination with UV excluded UVcut The IF Status Indicators on the 11Pro device guides you through the measurement process i To prepare your i1Pro device for a scan measurement you need to mount the i1Pro device on the ruler Make sure your device is calibrated and the status indicators are pulsating white before you mount it 1 2 Unfold the backup board Use the clamp to secure the test chart on the backup board Place the ruler on the backup board Position the i1Pro device in the carriage on the ruler Make sure that the positioning pins on the carriage slide into the reference gaps on the bottom of the i1Pro device Double check that the i1Pro device seats firmly in the carriage During scanning measurement make sure that the device s limiting aperture glides smoothly on the guide rail of the ruler The distance between the i1Pro device and the surface of the printing substrate is critical for the accuracy of your measurements If the limiting aperture of the device or the edge of the ruler s guide rail is worn out you should replace them Spare parts can be ordered through X Rite s Service Centers Manual PCE Instruments Single Pass Scan Measurement 1 Make sure that your device is calibrated and the status indicators are pulsating white 2 Position the ruler with the device on the white paper in front of row 1 of your test
9. ng a cloth dampened in water with a soap solution if necessary e The protection glass in the limiting aperture of the i1Pro device may become dusty after some time You can remove the protective glass to clean it and the inside of the limiting aperture 1 To remove the limiting aperture turn it clockwise until the arrow points to the unlocked position on the 11Pro device 2 Remove the limiting aperture from the device Avoid touching the optics 3 Slide the slider with the protection glass out of the limiting aperture 4 Clean the protection glass and the inside of the limiting aperture with isopropyl alcohol on a soft clean cloth 5 Re assemble the limiting aperture with the protection glass slider Make sure that the slider snaps back into its original position 6 Mount the limiting aperture back on the device with the arrow pointing at the unlocked position on the 11Pro device 7 To lock the limiting aperture turn it counter clockwise until the arrow points to the locked position on the i1Pro device e Keep the white reference ceramic tile clean at all times You can clean the white reference ceramic tile with isopropyl alcohol on a soft clean cloth if required 12 PCE Instruments Manual 5 1 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Software This teat application perform a functionality cheer of your it Pro Meriter Daphar your Lee your L it will take a frm missies 11 geg Pen Monitor Pease conne
10. nner other than that specified by X Rite Incorporated may compromise design integrity and become unsafe This equipment is intended for use only with UL listed ITE equipment WARNING This instrument is not for use in explosive environments lf this product is used in a manner not specified by the instruction the safety protection provided by the device may be impaired or become inoperable Manual PCE Instruments 2 Specification 2 1 Technical specifications Spectral engine 11 technology holographic diffraction grating with 128 pixel diode array 380 730 nm 3 5 nm 10 nm 380 nm 730 nm in 10 nm steps Measurement frequency in 200 measurements per second scanning mode Measurement geometry 45 0 ring illumination optics ISO 13655 2009 Measurement aperture 4 5 mm 0 18 diameter effective measurement aperture during scanning is depending on the patch size and measurement speed Illumination spot size 3 5 mm 0 14 Light source Gas filled Tungsten illuminant type A Reflectance measurement spectral reflectance dimensionless Measurement condition UV excluded Filter ISO 13655 2009 measurement condition M2 Pe Oe Calibration Manual on external ceramic white reference Measurement background white ISO 13655 2009 for measurements on backup board Maximal media thickness 3 mm 0 12 on backup board Minimal patch size in scanning 10 x 10 mm 0 39 x 0 39 Width x Height mode Inter I
11. nstrument Agreement 0 4 AE94 average 1 0 AE94 max deviation from X Rite manufacturing standard at a temperature of 23 C 73 4 F on 12 BCRA tiles D50 2 Short term repeatability 0 1 AE94 on white D50 2 mean of 10 measurements every 3 s on white spectral radiance mW nm m2 sr luminance cd m2 0 2 1200 cd m2 on a typical LCD Monitor Short term repeatability x y 0 002 typ 5000 K 80 cd m2 Ambient light measurement spectral irradiance MW nm m2 illuminance lux cosine corrected diffusor light measurement head USB 1 1 PCE Instruments Manual 2 2 Package Contents Carrying case Certificate of Performance Display Holder Positioning Target Calibration Plate Backup Board USB Cable i1 Pro Measurement Device SP I eS Se YS Ruler 10 User Manual 11 Application DVD 3 System description 3 1 Device Overview Limiting Aperture Measurement Button Status Indicators Type Label with Serial Number Reference Gab for Ruler Mount Mounting Interface for Accessories USB Connector eh SE St PS YY Manual PCE Instruments 3 2 Device Status Indicators The i1Pro device is equipped with two device status indicators on its top housing The device status indicators provide feedback on the current status of the device and guide you through the measurement process General device status off The device is either not connected to your computer the software is not running o
12. r the latest software to control the device is not installed on your computer In the third case the device can still be used in compatibility mode with software supporting older revisions of the i1Pro device L E Solid white The device is connected but needs calibration 1 pulsating white The device is connected and ready for measurement 1 solid red The calibration of the device failed due to a hardware problem see troubleshooting section for further information To avoid interference of the device status indicators with the measurement process the device status indicators are switched off during measurement PCE Instruments Manual 4 Operation 4 1 Installation Before you can use your device or see its status you need to install the software application on your computer Please do not plug in the device s USB cable to your computer until after you have installed the software from the DVD 1 Install the software application from the DVD onto your PC or Macintosh computer 2 Review all instructions in this Quick Start Guide before you start using your new device For more detailed information please refer to Contents on the software DVD 3 Remove the Install software and read manual before first use warning sticker from the device 4 After you have completed the software installation process attach your i1Pro device to your computer s USB port If connected successfully both status indicato
13. rs light up solid white A The X Rite i1Pro will not work if it is connected to the USB port on your keyboard or to a USB hub without external power supply 11Pro power rating 5 V 500 mA Minimal System Requirements Macintosh Intel CPU Mac OS X 10 5 8 10 6 8 or 10 7 with latest upgrades installed 1 GB of available RAM 2 GB of available hard disk space monitor resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels or higher powered USB port DVD drive or high speed internet connection to download install and update the software Dual display support requires either 2 video cards or a dual head video card that supports dual video LUTs being loaded User must have Administrator rights to install and uninstall the application Windows Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP or better CPU Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 all 32 or 64 bit and with latest service packs installed 1 GB of available RAM 2 GB of available hard disk space monitor resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels or higher powered USB port network adaptor installed and driver loaded DVD drive or high speed internet connection to download install and update the software Dual display support requires either 2 video cards or a dual head video card that supports dual video LUTs being loaded User must have Administrator rights to install and uninstall the application Important note The X Rite i1 Pro instrument can be used with older versions of the bro software
14. s Manual Spot Measurement To prepare your i1Pro device for spot measurement you need to mount the i1Pro device on the positioning target Make sure your device is calibrated and the status indicators are pulsating white before you mount it Refer to the user guide of your measurement software for further details on the spot measurement process 1 Mount the i1Pro measurement device on the positioning target by inserting the mounting connector on the positioning target in the mounting interface at the rear of the i1Pro device 2 Configure your software to take spot measurements 3 Position the device on the patch you would like to measure 4 Press the measurement button on the device Status indicator lights switch off during a measurement and pulsate green once the measurement has been successfully finished on To remove the i1Pro device from the positioning target gently pull the mounting connector with the positioning target out of the mounting interface at the rear of the i1Pro device Display Measurement To prepare your i1Pro device for a display measurement you need to mount the i1Pro device on the display holder Make sure your device is calibrated and the status indicators are pulsating white before you mount tt 1 You can adjust the length of the counter weight of the display holder for the size of your screen The counter weight is equipped with hook and loop fasteners on both ends which allow you to shorten an
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