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1. Contact the HunterLab Service Department for a Service Request Order SRO number Label the carton s as follows HunterLab Attn SRO 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston VA 20190 U S A Instrument Replacement amp Repair 6 57 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 When You Need Assistance When there s a problem with an instrument or software or technical advice concerning a specific application is needed please contact HunterLab for ass stance In order to help us help you please have the following information available prior to contacting HunterLab l 10 The type of sensor for which assistance is needed 1 e ColorFlex EZ The serial number of the instrument found on the bottom of the unit The type of processor or software in use to access the sensor output such as EasyMatch QC the version of the software the operating system and the brand and type of computer if applicable The specific nature of the problem including the exact error message received or the number of units the sensor reads off from the standard tiles The steps performed prior to the start of the problem Steps already performed to reconcile the problem and or results of any diagnostic tests The type ot product being measured Environmental conditions under which the instrument 1s normally used temperature humidity dust fumes etc Whether the instrument has recently been moved or the compu2. 38 Delete All Readings 26 Diagnostics 43 Display Dim 35 Display Off 35 Display settings 34 43 EasyMatch QC Software 10 External Printer 9 Filter By Setup gt 28 I 60 Index CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Global Options 33 Green Tile Check 44 Hitch Standard 24 Illumination 48 Incorrect Shipment 54 Installation 11 Instrument Performance 49 Instrument Repair 51 Instrument Replacement 51 Keyboard 9 Lamp 43 Language 34 LCD Display 12 Lens brush 8 Lens wipes 8 main menu 13 Maintaining ColorFlex EZ 41 Maintaining the Instrument Standards 42 Menus 13 NIST traceable 7 Operating Conditions 47 Operation 12 Options 9 Packing instrument 55 Performance 49 Physical Characteristics 48 Preparing samples 20 Presenting samples 20 Print All Readings 27 Print All Setups 30 Print One Setup 30 Printer 9 Problems 51 Product Setup 18 Product Standard 14 Prompts 13 Questions 51 Reading 22 Index I 61 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Repairs 54 Replacing the Lamp 43 Reset All Setups 29 Returns 54 Sample 14 Sample Devices 9 Samples Preparing 20 Presenting 20 Selecting 20 Saved Readings 26 Screen angle 34 Selecting samples 20 Setting Tolerances 25 Setup Maintenance 29 Setups Locked 36 Shipment Shortage 53 Shipping Claims 52 Shipping instrument 55 Signal Levels 45 Specifications 47 Standard 14 Standards 42
3. CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 values in the instrument s memory require revision change the highlighted digit of the selected color scale value using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons When the 2 desired digit s shown press NEXT to move to the next digit When all digits are as desired press GO to continue Press BACK to cancel the test The user s then prompted through a normal standardization for the instrument When standardization 1s complete the user 1s then prompted to place the Diagnostic Green tile at the sample port and to press the GO button One reading of the Diagnostic Green tile 1s made and then the final result 1s shown with the PASS FAIL evaluation The specification is dX dY and dZ must all be less than or equal to 0 30 for the instrument to pass the test Press PRINT to print the result if a printer is connected to the instrument s USB port Press DIAGS MENU to return to the Diagnostics menu Press MAIN MENU to exit Diagnostics Signal Levels gt The Signal Levels diagnostic first signal Levels prompts the user to place a sample at the measurement port Normally this will be the Instrument White tile but other instructions may be provided by Maintaining amp Testing 4 47 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 HunterLab s Technical Support staff Place the sample and press GO The sample and monitor channels are plotted on a graph for examination by Signal Lev
4. are given in the Operating Conditions section below Operating Conditions Do not leave ColorFlex EZ in an area where temperature or humidity extremes are possible Storage Temperature 3weeks Operating Temperature Performance Temperature Noncondensing Humidity Calibrated Instrument White Tile Black Glass Green Diagnostic Tile Universal AC adaptor computer interface cable USB flash drive User s Manual Certificate of Traceability Standard Accessories Specifications 5 49 CFEZ User s Manual Version 1 1 Physical Characteristics Calibrated Instrument White Tile Black Glass Green Diagnostic Tile Universal AC adaptor computer interface cable USB flash drive User s Manual Certificate of Traceability Storage Temperature 3weeks 20 C to 65 C 5 F to 150 F Standard Accessories Conditions of Illumination and Viewing Light Source Lamp Life gt l million flashes 45 Illumination 0 Viewing Spectrophotometer 256 element diode array and high resolution concave holographic grating Port Diameter 31 8 mm 1 25 in illuminated View Diameter 25 4 mm 1 in measured Specular Component Excluded 5 50 Specifications CFEZ User s Manual Version 1 1 Instrument Performance Tomato Scores TPS Tomato Paste TSS Tomato Sauce TCS Tomato Catsup TJS Tomato Juice Tomato a b Ratio Lycopene Index Spectral Data Range 400 700 nm Reporting Interval nm 10 nm Mea
5. Instruments for Repair Please regard the following instructions when packing the instrument to return it to HunterLab for repair Proper packing is crucial Ideally we recommend using the original shipping box If the original packaging box 1s not available then HunterLab sells replacement shipping boxes for a nominal fee 6 56 Instrument Replacement amp Repair CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Please also note that purchasing freight insurance does not guarantee a successful damaged shipment claim if the carrier determines the instrument was not packaged properly All instrument tiles Black Glass 0 power supply power cords and cables for the instrument should be included in the return shipment The repair estimate will be delayed if the instrument tiles are shipped separately later Cover the measurement port Do not use duct tape Painter s tape is preferred as it will not leave residue on the instrument ColorFlex EZ carrying cases are not intended as shipping containers Place the instrument inside the carrying case and then place the carrying case into the original packing container Surround the instrument with a minimum of 6 inches of packing material preferably foam around the instrument Styrofoam peanuts should not be used as packing material for instruments as they can suspend items weighing only up to 5 pounds Insure the shipment Provide an itemized packing list of all contents of the shipment
6. Standards care card 8 Stdz Interval 37 Terminology 14 Testing ColorFlex EZ 41 Tile data sheet 8 Tolerances 14 USB cable 8 View Saved Readings 27 Viewing 48 Warranty 51 When You Need Assistance 56 White calibrated tile 7 I 62 Index
7. sample port and the white dot is facing forward towards the operator Press the button GO The ColorFlex EZ reads the Instrument White tile and sets the top Measuring Tomato Color 2 19 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 of scale When it s finished the screen Standardization indicates that the instrument has been successfully standardized 8 Press MAIN MENU right arrow to return to the main menu 9 Periodically such as once per week perform the White Tile check and Green Color Tile check to ensure that the instrument is operating properly The user should also read the calibrated tomato red tile on a regular basis and confirm that the instrument hitch is sufficient Product Setup A product setup is a set of operating parameters that define the operation of the system for a specific product The Tomato Scores are stored in the ColorFlex memory when the instrument 1s configured at the factory There are two main setups and multiple views under VAENE lieve each setup The two setups are LULERANCES e ooo 1 Tomato Scores 2 Lycopene For other applications the setups may be modified Up to 250 product setups may be stored in the ColorFlex Tomato memory When Reset Setups is chosen from the ColorFlex EZ MAIN MENU 2 20 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Table 1 Tomato Scores Product Views Views Std Ill Color Scale Index Obs Tomato Paste H
8. to decrease it 3 40 Global Options Global options _ 4MAIN MENU Date Time YMD 2010 04 20 HMs 14 34 23 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Press SET to accept the entered date and time and leave the Date Time screen Press BACK to discard the entered date and time and leave the Date Time screen Global Options 3 41 3 42 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 CHAPTER FOUR Maintaining and Testing ColorFlex EZ The ColorFlex EZ requires very little maintenance keep the tiles Black Glass clean and take reasonable precautions to prevent entry of contaminants into the sample port This chapter describes the maintenance necessary to keep the instrument functioning properly and the tests that may be run to assess performance Cleaning the ColorFlex EZ Clean the outside surfaces of the ColorFlex EZ using a soft cloth Do not spray liquids directly on the instrument Maintaining amp Testing 4 43 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Maintaining the Instrument Standards Before standardizing the ColorFlex EZ each time inspect the Calibrated Instrument White tile and Black Glass if included for dust and fingerprints Do the same for the Diagnostic Green tile prior to running the Diagnostic Green tile test Keep the calibration tiles in the carrying case when it is not being used If a tile 1s lost or damaged contact HunterLab as described in When You Need Assistance conc
9. 0 Backlight Press the right arrow button to increase the brightness of the LCD s backlight or the left arrow button to decrease the brightness Values between 0 and 100 may be selected in increments of 5 Contrast Press the RIGHT arrow button to increase the LCD s contrast or the LEFT arrow button to decrease the contrast Values between 0 and 100 may be selected in increments of gt Display settings SCREEN ANGLE Display Dim Press the RIGHT BACKLIGHT arrow button to increase the time that DISPLAY DIM SJs must elapse in seconds after the last PES RR l button press before the LCD backlight automatically dims Press the LEFT arrow button to decrease that time Values between 10 and 50 seconds may be selected in increments of 10 When the backlight dims the display may still be read and the press of any button on the button pad causes the backlight to turn back on Display Off Press the RIGHT arrow button to increase the time that must elapse in minutes after the last button press Global Options 3 37 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 before the ColorFlex EZ s LCD automatically turns itself off Press the LEFT arrow button to decrease that time Values between 1 and 4 minutes may be selected in increments of 1 When the display turns off it may no longer be read but the press of any button on the button pad causes the display to turn back on Press Back GO to return to
10. ColorFlex EZ Tomato for Color Measurement of Tomato Products User s Manual Brini Hunter Associates Laboratory 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston Virginia 20190 USA www hunterlab com Firmware Version V1 11 and Above Manual Version 1 0 A60 1014 592 September 2013 CFEZ User s Manual Version 1 0 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Copyrights and Trademarks This documentation contains proprietary information of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc Its reproduction in whole or in part without the express written consent of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc s prohibited EasyMatch s a registered trademark of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc ColorFlex EZ s a registered trademark of Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc Windows 1s a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries CFEZ User s Manual Version 1 0 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE COLORFLEX EZ SYSTEM 9 PRCCOSSOUTCS oa tut scenaaccds ab niet 9 Options and Sample Devices ss sssssesossesonsnesnsnensnnnesnsnenennsesnenes 10 FxternalPrinter see 11 Ko lai ae AE E E E T E A E E ENE 11 Bar Code Scanner anime 12 Easy ViatchOC SOW a E ieir eu 12 Installation seen a E 13 The Basics of ColorFlex EZ Operation cr sossssossssonsssonesonne 14 The Button Pad and LCD Display 14 Menus and Prompts 2 222 202 rein 15 Terminology Used 16 Produ
11. Print All Readings causes all the measurements stored in the ColorFlex EZ s memory to be output to the device such as a computer or printer connected to the ColorFlex EZ s USB port When complete the Saved Readings menu is displayed View Saved Readings gt View Saved Readings allows the user to view and scroll through the readings saved in the ColorFlex EZ s memory The first reading stored in memory which was assigned an ID of 0001 by default will be shown first Press Print DOWN arrow to output the saved reading currently shown to the device such as a computer or printer connected to the ColorFlex EZ s USB port Press Next RIGHT arrow to move forward to the next saved reading or Prep LEFT arrow to move back to the previous saved reading Press Back UP arrow to return to the Saved Readings menu or Main Menu GO to return to the main menu Measuring Tomato Color 4MAIN MENU A Saved Readings j PRINT ALL READINGS h MAIN MENU WEST D65 10 51 42 26 27 46732PA1618 BACK MAIN MENU 2 29 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 Filter By Setup gt Filter by Setup allows the user to view paved Read am readings saved in the ColorFlex EZ s memory by choosing the product setup used to measure the readings of interest The Saved Readings screen 1s shown first Scroll through the setups using the UP FRAME and DOWN arrow buttons until the desired setup is highl
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14. ctory defective when returned to us by prepaid transportation The time limit on this warranty is one year from date of shipment of new instruments and two months from the date of shipment of repaired instruments HunterLab warranty does not cover expendable items such as lamps fuses batteries and diskettes The warranty is void if the user has made unauthorized repairs performed improper installation or has incorrectly used the instrument Instrument Replacement amp Repair 6 53 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Shipping Claims All materials are sold F O B from Reston Virginia unless otherwise specified and HunterLab responsibility ends upon delivery to the first carrier All claims for loss or damage must be rendered by the consignee against the carrier within fifteen days of receipt of goods A copy of this notice must also be forwarded to HunterLab within five days of its receipt Breakage or Damage According to the contract terms and conditions of the carrier the responsibility of the shipper ends at the time and place of shipment The carrier then assumes full responsibility Perform the following procedures in the case that the ColorFlex EZ arrives broken or damaged Freight or Express 1 Notify the local shipping carrier 2 Hold the damaged goods with their container and packaging for inspection by the examining agent Do not return any goods to HunterLab prior to inspection by and authorization of the ca
15. e kept clean and in good condition The Maintaining and Testing ColorFlex EZ chapter describes how to clean them Standardization Process Standardization of a ColorFlex EZ is performed as follows 1 Remove the calibrated tiles from the standards box Check that the tiles are clean and free of dust and scratches If they are dirty including marked with fingerprints they should be cleaned before proceeding 2 18 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 The 64 mm 2 5 in in glass sample cup 1s needed to measure tomato products Prior to standardizing install the sample cup port plate Select STANDARDIZE from the ColorFlex EZ s main menu by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons and then pressing the GO button Main Menu The Standardization screen appears prompting placement of the shiny side of the Black Glass on the measuring port Check that the sample port is flat against the Black Glass and that the white dot is facing forward towards the operator Standardization WE Press the button GO The ColorFlex EZ reads the glass and sets the instrument bottom of scale When it is finished the screen prompts the user to place the Calibrated Instrument White tile at the port Replace the Black Glass with the WN Standardization Instrument White tile which is contained in the standards box Check that the tile is flat against the
16. ea and 45 0 geometry The special port plate s designed specifically for holding in place a 64mm 2 5 in in glass sample cup with tomato product such as paste pur e sauce catsup and juice Accessories The following accessories are included with the ColorFlex EZ and can be found in the provided carrying case e Calibration tiles A NIST traceable white calibrated tile and Black Glass used for instrument standardization In addition a Diagnostic Green Tile is used to verify long term instrument Introduction 1 9 10 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 performance Certificate of traceability s provided for the calibrated Instrument White tile Tile data sheet provides NIST traceable calibrated values for the calibrated Instrument White tile and values read at factory for the Diagnostic Green tile BCR 400 Tomato Red tile with assigned IRMM color values Also available as an option is a USDA UCDavis Tomato Red tile traceable to a USDA soft processed tomato standard Both tomato tiles are used to hitch the instrument to improve inter instrument agreement of processed tomato products such as paste pur e sauce catsup and juice USB cable for connecting the ColorFlex EZ to a computer Standard 31 8mm 1 25 in open port insert used for the instrument diagnostic test and the measurement of flat solid samples f desired Sample cup port plate used to hold the 64mm 2 5 in in glass sample cup at
17. each parameter 2 Press MAIN MENU to return to the MAIN MENU 3 Choose READ and select the setup 4 Select YES and select the Tomato Scores 5 Follow the prompts to read the samples Any measurements made in this setup will be adjusted to match the reference instrument 6 Place the sample at the port in the sample cup Press the GO button to Read as before Measuring Tomato Color 2 27 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 Working with Saved Readings Readings stored n the ColorFlex EZ s memory during the read process may be viewed printed and deleted later f desired To work with saved readings select Saved Readings from the main menu by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the center Go button The Saved Readings menu appears Choose the desired function by scrolling using the up and down arrow buttons until it is highlighted and then pressing the right arrow button The various functions perform as described below Saved Readings J Delete All Readings gt Delete All Saved Readings causes a confirmation message to be shown When GO is pressed all measurements stored in the ColorFlex EZ s memory are erased When complete a confirmation message is shown The Saved Readings menu will be displayed next 4MAIN MENU 2 28 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Print All Readings gt
18. els NN HunterLab s Technical Support staff Press READ to read again Press DIAGS MENU to return to the Diagnostics menu Press MAIN MENU to exit Diagnostics Self Test gt The DIAGNOSTICS MENU contains a fourth function named SELF TEST When this function is selected communications tests between the ColorFlex EZ s subsystems are run If successful the versions of the firmware present would be displayed Also shown self Test is the value of the checksum of the N3DA V1 50 09 296A 4 i 4 CFUSB W1 10 10 081A instrument s calibration data as four CEUSB V1 1010 081A CFUSE W1 10 10 081A Checksum 3b5F hexadecimal digits The value of the checksum of the calibration data should remain constant unless the Instrument White tile s assigned reflectance is updated or the instrument is serviced A record of the checksum s values should be kept If the value changes for unexplained reasons then the instrument may not function correctly Press DIAGS MENU to return to the Diagnostics menu Press Main Menu to exit Diagnostics 4 48 Maintaining amp Testing CFEZ User s Manual Version 1 1 CHAPTER FIVE Specifications The specifications and characteristics of the ColorFlex EZ instrument are given in this chapter For best performance the instrument should be placed where there is ample work space with medium or subdued illumination and no drafts The operating conditions temperature and humidity ranges
19. erform the following procedure if material received does not correspond with the order l Notify HunterLab immediately referencing the order number and item Instrument Replacement amp Repair 6 55 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 2 Hold incorrect items until return shipping instructions are received Returns Repairs A service request order SRO number 1s required before any items can be returned to HunterLab Contact HunterLab s Order Processing Department to obtain an SRO for damaged or incorrect parts or Technical Support to obtain an SRO to return and instrument for service Do not return any damaged or incorrect items until all shipping instructions are recelved HunterLab offers complete repair services for all instruments it manufactures Call HunterLab for the service facility nearest to your location If the equipment 1s not functioning properly contact HunterLab Technical Support for maintenance or repair instructions Many times this on the spot diagnosis 1s all that 1s required If repair s required the instrument may be returned to a HunterLab service facility For schedule and terms for repairs call HunterLab Technical Support Please read the next section When You Need Assistance prior to contacting HunterLab Customers are responsible for incoming and outgoing freight charges for instrument returned to HunterLab for all repairs including warranty repairs Packing and Shipping
20. erning replacement Clean the tiles and Black Glass using a soft nylon bristle brush and a solution of warm water and a laboratory grade detergent such as SPARKLEEN Rinse the tiles in a stream of warm tap water Blot them dry using a clean non optically brightened lint free paper towel About Your Instrumen ty About Your Instrument coierisxronato STE en Mode 45 0 LAV By selecting ABOUT from the MAIN S N CFEZ0005 MENU the Model number serial Firmware V1 11 12 165A number firmware version and lamp flash dista ARA count are displayed MAIN MENU 4 44 Maintaining amp Testing CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement requires a trained technician Contact the HunterLab Field Service Department to arrange for lamp replacement Please read When You Need Assistance page 8 7 prior to contacting HunterLab Diagnostics Diagnostics 1s selected from the main menu by moving the cursor highlight to Its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the center Go button The Diagnostics menu appears Choose the desired function by scrolling using the up and down arrow buttons until it is highlighted and then pressing the right arrow button The various functions perform as described below MAIN MENU White Repeatability gt The purpose of the White Repeatability test is to verify short term repeatability performance of the instrument The White Repeatab
21. hapter 5 To measure sample pour or spoon the sample into a 64 mm 2 5 in in glass sample cup until the cup is almost full 2 24 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 7 Place the sample cup in the recessed area of the sample cup port plate 8 Cover the sample cup with the sample cup opaque cover 9 Measure the sample by pressing the GO key The result is displayed 10 To view the next tomato score press the UP Arrow 11 Press DOWN arrow to both Save Print reading to the ColorFlex Reading EZ s memory and print the reading if a USB printer is connected 12 The saved readings counter in the upper left corner of the screen will be incremented to reflect the newly saved 27 43 reading 12 47 13 Remove the sample cup from the 47 15 sample port and place next sample at the port 14 Press READ to take another reading in this product setup 15 Press UP to move to the next data view for this product setup 16 Press RIGHT ARROW to return to h n Li the main menu FTCI 72 32 NEXT Note With a bar code reader installed scan the bar code now and the ID will appear beneath the color Measuring Tomato Color 2 25 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 Using a Hitch to the Tomato Red Tile E Product Selup J The purpose of the Tomato Red Tile is to improve inter instrument agreement in Tomato Score values at multiple sites or between a buyer and seller of pr
22. ighted then press GO to select Advanced scrolling may be done a page at a time using the Page RIGHT arrow button Saved Readings J View print and move through the readings saved for this setup in the same way described above for View Saved Readings SETUP 1 i 2008 06 19 08 00 Reading with Datalog me 1 The ColorFlex EZ has the ability to L4 97 02 manually or automatically save l measurements to the Datalog on a USB a 1 74 flash drive in CSV csv or ASCII dtg bt 7 16 format The precision is 3 decimal places for colorimetric data 5 for chromaticity values and 4 for spectral data Once saved to the USB flash drive A10 1013 423 provided with instrument it can then be transferred to a PC and read directly into Excel or EZMQC for custom reporting 70 04 2 30 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Setup Maintenance Setup Maintenance 1s selected from the main menu by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the UP and DOWN buttons and then pressing the GO button The Setup Maintenance menu appears Select the desired command from the menu by moving the cursor highlight to Its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the right arrow button The available commands are described below Reset All Setups gt Reset All Setups first gives a confirmation message then if GO is selected returns all product setups to
23. ility screens first prompt the user through a normal standardization for the instrument When standardization is White repeatabi lit Maintaining amp Testing 4 45 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 complete the user s then prompted to leave the Instrument White tile in position at the sample port and to press the GO button Twenty readings of the Instrument White tile are made automatically and the results of each reading shown concurrently This test may be cancelled at any time by pressing the LEFT arrow to Cancel When all readings are complete the final result as well as a PASS FAIL status is shown White Repeatability 9 The specification is that dE must be less than or equal to 0 05 for the instrument to 02 lt 0 05 pass the test Final Result Press PRINT to print the result if a printer is connected to the instrument s USB port An example printout 1s shown inite Tile Repeatability Press DIAGS MENU to return to the i Diagnostics menu Press Main Menu to 200 Ki 18 0 exit Diagnostics ake 0 03 Green Tile Check gt The first Green Tile Check allows the user to compare the values in the ColorFlex EZ s memory to the values on the back of the Diagnostic Green tile The purpose of this test is to verify long term repeatability of the instrument in measuring color If the values match press the GO button to continue If the Green Tile Check 4 46 Maintaining amp Testing
24. ity of results when measuring the same sample again Make a check list so that operators may simply check each step The check list will also help in the training of new operators Follow the prompts to read the samples Any measurements made in this setup will be adjusted to match the reference instrument Measuring Tomato Color 2 23 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 Reading Individual Samples Complete the following steps to take REN single readings of tomato products using the ColorFlex EZ GLOBAL OPTIONS DIAGNOSTICS 1 From the Main Menu press the SAVED READINGS 0 i SETUP MAINTENANCE DOWN arrow key until the product ABOUT setup screen is reached Press GO to select a setup 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow to select the Tomato Score Setup Press GO to continue 3 Select READ from the ColorFlex EZ s main menu Move the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then press the center GO button 4 When beginning measurements of Froduct Setup tomato products it is an optional but N STANDARDIZE recommended protocol to read the 1 PRODUCT SETUP hitched Tomato Red tile as a PQ GLUBALOP LLONS siii DIAGNOSTICS e Performance Qualification check If SAVED READINGS 5 the instrument is still hitched correctly it should read the assigned Hunter L a b C 2 values closely If not re set the hitch to the Tomato Red tile as described in the next c
25. n all options are as desired press the lightning bolt Main Menu button to accept the settings and return to the main menu The global options that may be configured are as follows Language ColorFlex EZ can display screens and prompts in English French German Italian Japanese Simple Chinese and Spanish To scroll through the languages highlight the LANGUAGE and select the RIGHT arrow to change Display Settings When Display Settings 1s highlighted and the right arrow button 1s pressed a submenu appears In this submenu the user may set the following parameters e Screen angle Rotate the text on the ColorFlex EZ screen so that it may be easily read from either side of the instrument O keeps the text in its normal position and 180 flips the text upside down Please note that the functions of the buttons also rotate when the screen text rotates 1 e what was previously 3 36 Global Options SAVED READINGS Main Menu STANDARDIZE READ o PRODUCT SETUR ILAGNOSTICS SETUP MAINTENANCE PARAMETRES AEELCHAGE RL OQUAGE DES FORMATSNON ANGUAGE SETUPS LOCKED ITOSAVE at T STDZ INTERVAL N LC AUTOSEARCH MAIN MENU CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 the up arrow will become the down arrow if the text is flipped upside VERBESSERN down CO e DISPLAY DIM 5 30 Each press of the right arrow button ISPLAY OEE M 4 increases the displayed value 18
26. ocessed tomato products The hitch standard 1s particularly important for the ColorFlex Tomato because in the first setup MW Product setup Tomato Scores hitches the instrument to the assigned values of the Tomato Red Lula LXCORENE tile TS ir cm As SEUUE 4 At the factory the values for the Tomato Red tile C 2 have been entered along with the product views If it 1s necessary to re set the hitch here is the procedure 1 From the MAIN MENU choose PRODUCT SETUP Product Seti 2 Select the Tomato Scores Setup by highlighting the selection and pressing GO 3 Make sure that the standard type is set to HITCH the Average is set to OFF MAIN MENU then select the VIEWS n 4 For each Tomato Score the VIEW is set to Absolute the Observer to C 2 and the scale to Hunter L a b 2 26 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 5 Return to the Product Setup screen and select Standard Values The Standard Values screen appears 6 READ the Tomato Tile and the Hunter L a b values read on the ColorFlex EZ are displayed with the first digit highlighted 7 Modify each digit of the Hunter L a b C 2 values until it matches those of the values on the back of the tile 8 Press done to return to the Product Setup Screen Setting Tolerances for Tomato Products 1 To enter Tolerances select TOLERANCES from the Product Setup Screen Enter the tolerance Product Setup values for
27. r key on the keyboard emulates the center Go button on the ColorFlex EZ s button pad Numbers and letters may be typed on the keyboard as usual The keyboard s automatically detected by the ColorFlex EZ once connected Bar Code Scanner A13 1014 254 The optional bar code scanner connects to the ColorFlex EZ s USB port to allow scanning of a bar code for the ID tag of a reading after the reading is made The bar code reader is automatically detected by the ColorFlex EZ once connected EasyMatch QC Software with Tomato Option EZMQC CFLX EasyMatch QC is a Windows based computer program that performs numerical calculations on data measured by the ColorFlex EZ including tomato scores stores sample measurements and provides graphical representations of data Measurements may be made and stored in the ColorFlex EZ memory and then uploaded into the software or the ColorFlex EZ may be directly controlled by the software Instructions for EasyMatch QC are provided in its separate User s Manual 1 12 Introduction CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Installation Before operating the ColorFlex EZ the instrument needs to be connected to a power source In addition the instrument may also be connected to a computer or to an optional devicet such as a printer Instructions are provided below l Unpack the cartons and remove wrappings and cable ties Inspect for damage and notify the carrier and H
28. rrier 3 File a claim against the carrier Substantiate this claim with the examining agent s report A certified copy of our invoice is available upon request The original B L is attached to our original invoice If the shipment is prepaid write for a receipted transportation bill 4 Advise HunterLab regarding replacement Parcel Post Shipment 1 Notify HunterLab at once in writing giving details of the loss or damage This information is required for filing a claim 6 54 Instrument Replacement amp Repair CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 2 Hold the damaged goods with their container and packaging for possible inspection by postal authorities 3 Advise HunterLab regarding replacement United Parcel Service 1 Contact the local UPS office regarding damage and insurance claims Each UPS office has a different procedure for handling claims 2 Retain the container and packaging 3 Notify HunterLab at once for replacement Shortage Perform the following procedure if the order appears incomplete 1 Check the packing list notations The apparent shortage may be a backordered item and may be marked as an intentional short ship 2 Re inspect the container and packing material particularly to locate smaller items 3 Ascertain that the item was not removed by unauthorized personnel prior to complete unpacking and checking 4 Notify HunterLab immediately of the shortage in writing Incorrect Shipment P
29. s is chosen on one of the ColorFlex EZs the full set of 250 product setups are sent from the initiating instrument to the second connected instrument This process takes several minutes Press Cancel to stop the setup cloning while it is in progress Measuring Tomato Color 2 33 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 2 34 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 CHAPTER 3 Global Options Global Options allow the user to select the Language for Display the Display settings AutoSearch function Date and Time and more The instrument options and product setups are retained in the ColorFlex EZ s memory even when the instrument is turned off This chapter describes how to configure and maintain the global instrument options Global Options Global Options is selected from the main menu by moving the cursor highlight to the Global Options position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the Go button The Global Options screen appears Configure each parameter by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons When the desired parameter s highlighted press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the available choices for the parameter When the appropriate choice 1s displayed Global Options 3 35 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 stop scrolling More options may then be configured in the same manner Whe
30. sed a submenu appears In this submenu may set the following parameters Global Options e Color Diff If the user does not wish to use the AutoSearch feature set this parameter to To use this feature select the color difference index for sample standard comparison The choices are dE dE and dEcmc This index and the illuminant observer set in each product setup searched will be used for the comparison Global Options 3 39 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Each press of the RIGHT arrow button changes the color difference index to the next one available e Average If the user does not wish to average measurements used in autosearching set this parameter to OFF To use this feature select the number of readings to average Press the RIGHT arrow button to increase the number of readings or the LEFT arrow button to decrease the number Values between 2 and 20 may be selected in increments of 1 Press Back the GO button to return to the Global Options screen Date Time gt When Date Time is highlighted and the right arrow button is pressed a submenu appears In this submenu set the current date and time Refer to the button pad map at the bottom of the screen Press NEXT to move to another parameter to set Year is set first then month then day followed by the hour and minutes Seconds may not be set Press UP arrow to increase the value of the current parameter or the DOWN arrow
31. surement Storage Capacity 2000 readings 250 product setups Specifications 5 51 CFEZ User s Manual Version 1 1 Regulatory Notice Manufacturer s Name Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc Manufacturer s Address 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston Virginia U S A 20190 Declares that the Product Product Name ColorFlex EZ Model CLFX EZ 45 0 LAV Conforms to the following Standards IEC 61326 1 2005 CISPR 11 2003 A1 2004 EN 61000 4 2 1995 and EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 EN 61010 1 2001 Supplementary Information This product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and Council Directive 98 34 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly 1 This product was tested using an IBM compatible computer European Contact Christian Jansen Griesbraeustrasse 11 82418 Murnau Germany Telephone 49 0 8841 9464 Fax 49 0 8841 99472 5 52 Specifications CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 CHAPTER SIX Instrument Replacement Repair Problems and Questions The following HunterLab policies are described in this chapter e Warranty e Shipping claims e Returns service e Technical assistance Warranty HunterLab warrants that all instruments it manufactures will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any parts which our examination disclose to have been fa
32. t the sample port with the side of the sample to be measured toward the instrument The sample must completely cover the sample port When the read command is given using the button pad the xenon flash lamp illuminates the sample and the light reflected back to the detector by the sample s evaluated The calculated measurement is then shown on the LCD Up to 2000 readings and 250 product setups may be stored in the ColorFlex EZ s memory The Button Pad and LCD Display x The five buttons on the button pad can be gt Huniertab loosely defined as the LEFT RIGHT UP and DOWN buttons with the GO lightning bolt button located to the right of the arrows These buttons perform slightly different functions based on the current operation Consult the miniature map of the button pad shown at the bottom of the LCD display for the relevant definitions of the buttons at any particular time Across the top of each measurement screen are numbers indicating left to right the Datalog number for this reading if it was saved to the ColorFlex EZ s memory and the number of hours and minutes since the instrument was last standardized 1 14 Introduction CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Menus and Prompts All ColorFlex EZ functions may be accessed through its MAIN MENU The LEN MAIN MENU commands lead to prompts based on the function requested Choose RETURN to go back to the last screen used before the instrument sh
33. ter reconfigured The name s of any HunterLab personnel with whom the problem has been discussed The general number for HunterLab is 703 471 6870 For prices on instruments software and replacement parts or to place an 6 58 Instrument Replacement amp Repair CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 order ask for the ORDER PROCESSING DEPARTMENT For measurement advice for help in correcting instrument or software problems to return instruments to HunterLab for service or to ask questions about the servicing or recalibration of instruments as for TECHNICAL SUPPORT HunterLab may also be contacted through its web site www hunterlab com The mailing address for HunterLab headquarters 1s given below Customers outside the United States should contact their HunterLab distributor for initial assistance Hunter Associates Laboratory Inc 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston Virginia 20190 U S A Instrument Replacement amp Repair 6 59 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Index About 42 AC adapter 8 Accessories AutoSave 36 Autosearch 37 Average 38 Backlight 35 bar code reader 23 Bar Code Scanner 10 Basics of ColorFlex EZ Operation 12 black glass 7 Broken instruments 52 button pad 12 Button Pad 12 calibrated tile 7 Certificate of traceability 8 Cleaning the ColorFlex EZ 41 Clone All Setups 31 Color Diff 37 Contrast 35 Damaged instruments 52 Datalog 28 Date time
34. the Global Options screen Setups Locked Choose YES to lock the product setups so that changes cannot be made to them Choose NO to allow changes to the product setups Each press of the RIGHT arrow button toggles between YES and NO AutoSave Choose YES to automatically save each measurement to the instrument s Datalog as itis made Choose NO to save measurements on demand Each press of the RIGHT arrow button toggles between YES and NO 3 38 Global Options DISPLAY DIM 5 AUTO ar Stee DATL TIML ISEARCH 4MAIN MENU MW Global options J LANGUAGE ENGLISH DISPLAY SETTINGS P o SETUPS LOCKED JN STDZ INTERVAL lt h d AUTOSEARCH F 7 CE 4NAIN MENU CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Stdz Interval Global Options Indicate the amount of time that must elapse in hours between standardizations Press the RIGHT arrow button to increase the number of hours or the LEFT arrow button to decrease the 4MAIN MENU number Values between 1 and 16 may be selected in increments of Selecting 4 is suggested The choice of OFF is also available disabling prompting for Standardization but its use 1s not recommended AutoSearch gt One of the features of the ColorFlex EZ is that it automatically finds the closest physical numeric or hitch standard stored in the instrument s memory to a sample read When AutoSearch is highlighted and the right arrow button is pres
35. the measurement port Two 64 mm 2 5 in in glass sample cups used to hold liquid and semi solid samples such as processed tomato products at the sample port Sample cup opaque cover used to cover the filled sample cup at the sample port to eliminate effects of ambient light Standards care card gives instructions on how to clean the standards Lens wipes Lens brush AC adapter 12 W 9V ColorFlex EZ User s Manual CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Options and Sample Devices There are many options and devices available for positioning samples at the measurement port of the ColorFlex EZ and for making the instrument easier to use HunterLab part numbers are provided for convenience in ordering External Printer A13 1014 259 The external printer connects to the ColorFlex EZ s USB port and prints measurement data or product setup parameters on request A communications cable 1s provided to gt connect the printer to the ColorFlex EZ gt The printer s automatically detected by the ColorFlex EZ once connected Keyboard A13 1014 294 The optional flexible keyboard connects to the ColorFlex EZ s USB port to allow easy entry of any alphanumeric information such as setup or sanple ID names The up down left and right arrow keys on the keyboard correspond to the same buttons on the ColorFlex EZ button pad Introduction 1 11 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 The Ente
36. their default factory values Setup Maintenance J MAIN MENU Measuring Tomato Color 2 31 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 Print All Setups gt Setup Maintenance 7 This command causes the product setup tect ALL Serum parameters to be sent through the USB port for all the product setups If the USB able is connected to a printer the parameters will be printed If the ag MAIN NENU cable is connected to a computer or other device it will be sent there Setup Mancen Print One Setup gt Print One Setup provides a screen to select the product setup to print MAIN MENU Select the desired setup from the list by moving the cursor highlight to its position using the up and down arrow buttons and then pressing the GO Print button The 01 SETUP 1 product setup s parameters are then PHYSICAL output through the USB port If the USB AVERAGE 1 cable is connected to a printer the AUTGSEARCH NO parameters will be printed If the cable is VIEW connected to a computer or other device ABSOLUTE it will be sent there 065 10 An example printout is shown tatbr VIEWZ SPECTRAL PLOT D65 10 Lxaxbx Fe 2 32 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 Clone All Setups gt Close All Setups appears in the Setup Maintenance menu only when two ColorFlex EZs are connected together via the standard ColorFlex EZ USB cable and a Standard A to Mini A adapter When Clone All Setup
37. tion CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 CHAPTER TWO Measuring Tomato Color This chapter describes the various steps for normal operation of the instrument including 1 standardizing 2 selecting product setups 3 hitching to the BCR 400 or USDA UCDavis tomato tile 4 reading 5 storing and 6 printing data Standardization RE During standardization the bottom of scale 0 reflectance is set first by placing the Black Glass at the sample port The top of scale is then set by scaling the light which is reflected back from the calibrated Instrument White tile Messages on the LCD screen prompt the user through the standardization process as described below The time elapsed in minutes since the last standardization 1s shown in the upper right corner of the screen It is recommended that the ColorFlex EZ Measuring Tomato Color 2 17 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 be standardized every four to eight hours Also standardize the ColorFlex EZ any time there s a significant change greater than 5 F in ambient temperature For iar dizacion E example if the ColorFlex EZ is moved from air conditioning to an outdoor site that is 90 F the instrument should be standardized again outdoors after time has passed to allow for stabilization under the new temperature Also it is very important that the tile and glass standards used in standardization be treated carefully They must b
38. unter Lab TP Tomato Sauce Hunter Lab TSS Tomato Catsup Hunter Lab TC Tomato Juice Hunter Lab TJS Hunter Lab a b Fresh Hitch C 2 Hunter Lab FTCI TomatoColor Index FICI Measuring Tomato Color 2 21 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 Selecting Preparing and Presenting Samples l Choose samples that are representative of the material used If samples are non representative of the batch or are spoiled damaged or irregular then the result may be biased When choosing a sample select randomly and examine the sample to avoid biased results If the sampling procedure is adequate a different sample selected from the same batch should result in comparable measured values 2 Prepare samples in exactly the same manner each time they are measured Stir the tomato product so that it is homogeneous but do not introduce additional air into the sample Tomato paste samples ONLY should be diluted with distilled water to a Brix of 8 5 before measurement 3 Present the samples to the instrument in a standard repeatable manner Results obtained depend on the condition of the samples and their presentation Establish a method so that the same procedure is used each 2 22 Measuring Tomato Color CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 time specific samples or types of samples are measured In th s way a val d bas s for comparison of measured results w ll be obtained This also ensures repeatabil
39. unterLab immediately if any is discovered Save the packing materials in case it becomes necessary to return the instrument to the factory Place the ColorFlex EZ on a flat stable surface near an electrical outlet Connect the connector of the AC adapter to the acceptor on the left back of the ColorFlex EZ Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC Adapter and the male end into a wall outlet If the instrument is to be used connected to a computer printer or other USB device plug the hexagonal end of the USB cable into the USB port on the ColorFlex EZ Plug the flat end of the USB cable into the appropriate USB port on the computer or device If connecting to a computer Windows plug and play feature should automatically find and install the ColorFlex EZ as a device Let it do so until the Found new hardware message disappears Other devices such as the printer bar code reader and keyboard are automatically detected by the ColorFlex EZ Turn the ColorFlex EZ on by pressing the GO button on the button pad Introduction 1 13 CFEZ Tomato User s Manual Version 1 0 The Basics of ColorFlex EZ Operation Commands are given to the ColorFlex EZ using the five buttons on its button pad and instructional prompts and measurements are displayed on the 320 x 240 pixel on color liquid crystal display LCD screen When an item 1s to be measured using the ColorFlex EZ the area of interest should be placed flush a
40. ut down When OFF is shown as an available button command on the main menu screen It can be used to immediately turn the instrument off Introduction 1 15 CFEZ Tomato Color User s Manual Version 1 0 Terminology Used Throughout this user s Manual and within the ColorFlex EZ s firmware several terms will be used repeatedly These terms are defined below Product Standard A product standard or standard is an object that represents the ideal target color for the product This object is the one to which others will be compared and deemed acceptable or unacceptable The product standard may either be a physical item that is measured using the ColorFlex EZ or a set of color values that are entered into the ColorFlex EZ s memory Sample A sample s an object that will be measured with the ColorFlex EZ and compared to the product standard The color of the sample 1s typically close to the color of the product standard Tolerances Tolerances are limits that indicate how different a sample can be from the product standard and still be acceptable Positive and negative tolerances may be set for each color scale and index parameter chosen for display Then the ColorFlex EZ can show a PASS or FAIL indicator after a sample is read Samples that differ from the standard by no more than the entered tolerance are said to PASS Samples that exceed the tolerance for one or more parameter are said to FAIL 1 16 Introduc
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