X-Rite SP62 Spehre Based Spectrometer
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1. CRLF carriage return line feed LF line feed Delimiter Determine the character that terminates the string of measured data Space Comma Tab CR carriage return CRLF carriage return line feed or LF line feed Set Data Types Determine the type of data that is transmitted after a measurement if Auto XMT is on or when requested by an RCI command Available data types are SPIN Colorimetric SPEX Colorimetric SPIN Reflectance and SPEX Reflectance Header Enables on or disables off the header from printing during a data transmit Std Printout Enables on or disables off the standard from printing during a data transmit If Diff Disp is turned off in Measure Options no standard will print regardless of this setting Emulation SP62 and SP64 only Enables the instrument to emulate other instrument outputs When set to Off the instrument communicates normally When set to SP68 the instrument duplicates the SP68 communication including RCI version command response allowing communication with older X Rite software packages QA Master Paint Master etc e Read Oper Determines the method that is used to take a measurement RCI Only A measurement can only be initiated through an RCI command via the RS 232 port 21 GETTING STARTED 22 Switch Only The instrument read switch initiates a measurement Key Only The Read key on the instrument must be pressed to initiate2. Delete THIS Project e View Project this menu item is used to page to a specific project location e Project Standards this menu item is used to access the editor where standards are linked to the selected project e Project Name this menu item is used to access the editor where the project name is entered e Proj Lock this menu item is used to change the lock status of the current project Locked projects cannot be changed Downloaded projects cannot be unlocked e Add New Project this menu item is used to create a new project e Delete THIS Project this menu item only appears when the project is unlocked and is used to delete the current project from the instrument 11 GETTING STARTED Run Job Screen SP64 only The Run Job function is used to select a job sequence downloaded from an X Rite software program such as X RiteColor Master A typical job prompts you on the instrument screen with a measurement sequence Measurement data is then uploaded to the computer for analysis Job e Job Name this menu is used to pick the downloaded job The instrument can store a total of 10 jobs at one time SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER Using the Instrument Opening a Mode or Menu Opening a mode or menu allows you access to additional items related to the menu or specific information for a mode Below are examples of typical mode and menu screens QA Mode Configuration Menu
3. The Main Menu 7 The Keys 7 Measurement Screens 8 Standard Screen 10 Projects Screen 11 Run Job Screen SP64 only 12 Using the Instrument 13 Opening a Mode or Menu 13 Selecting Color Data Parameters 13 Opening a Pop Up Editor 14 Opening an Alphanumeric Editor 14 Selecting Single or Multiple Items 15 Important Measurement Techniques 15 Instrument Indicator Light 15 Taking a Measurement 16 Calibrating the Instrument 17 Calibration Procedure 17 Configuring the Instrument 18 Configuration Settings 18 User Dialog Error Messages 23 SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER What to do first Unpack and Inspect Remove the instrument from the shipping carton Be sure to keep the original carton If shipment is necessary the instrument should be packaged in the original carton Contact X Rite if you need a new shipping carton Inspect the instrument for any damage If any damage occurred during shipment immediately contact the transportation company Do not proceed with installation until the carrier s agent has inspected the damage Check your packaging contents against your packing list and original order A detailed packaging drawing and a parts list can be found in the instrument s Operator s Manual Install the Battery Pack The instrument is shipped from the factory with the battery pack removed The battery pack is located in a carrying case compartment and must be installed before the instrument is used 1 Batter
4. a measurement Switch and Key Both the instrument s read switch and read key are required to initiate a measurement Cal Timeout Determines the cal interval time desired between calibrations Time is set in hour increments and can also be set to Off When a calibration is required a message appears on the instrument screen informing you that a calibration is needed Power Down Determines the amount of time the unit remains on without any use before turning itself off This configuration only affects the instrument when the charger is not connected This value can range from 10 to 240 seconds Beeper Sets the volume of the beeper Loud Medium Soft or Off Clock Adjust Used to adjust the internal clock of the instrument Display Allows you to determine the following settings Contrast Set the contrast of the display for optimal viewing The setting can vary from 1 to 99 Orientation Determine whether you want the display viewable for right handed right or left handed left use Security Enable on or disable off the entire Configuration options menu See following steps to access the Configuration menu when Security is enabled To gain access to the Configuration menu if Security is enabled 1 Remove the AC adapter and turn off the instrument with the battery switch 2 Press the Read key as you turn the instrument on with the battery switch 3 When the main menu appears
5. Charger Vol tage Wrong charger is connected or charger is bad The battery is over charged The battery pack is too hot Remove battery pack and let it cool off Lamp is getting weak replace soon Reading lamp is at 50 strength or less from its original intensity Measurements are still possible but the lamp should be replaced soon 23 GETTING STARTED 24 ye X rite Corporate Headquarters USA 4300 44th Street SE Grand Rapids Michigan 49512 Phone 1 800 248 9748 or 1 616 803 2100 Fax 1 800 292 4437 or 1 616 803 2705 Corporate Headquarters Europe Althardstrasse 70 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone 41 44 842 24 00 Fax 41 44 842 22 22 Corporate Headquarters Asia Room 808 810 Kornhill Metro Tower 1 Kornhill Road Quarry Bay Hong Kong Phone 852 2 568 6283 Fax 852 2 885 8610 Please visit www xrite com for a local office near you P N SP62 601 Rev N
6. SP60 Series SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMET ER Getting Started ye xrite The Manufacturer Der Hersteller El fabricante Le fabricant ll fabbricante Declares that gibt bekannt da advierte que avertit que avverte che SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER X Rite Incorporated 4300 44th Street S E Grand Rapids Michigan 49512 Spectrophotometer SP60 Series is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network nicht an ein ffentliches Telekommunikations Netzwerk angeschlossen werden soll no debe ser conectado a redes de telecomunicaciones p blicas ne doit pas tre reli a un r seau de t l communications publique non deve essere connettuto a reti di telecomunicazioni pubblici CE DECLARATION Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address Model Name Model No Directive s Conformance WEEE X Rite Incorporated 4300 44 Street S E Grand Rapids Michigan U S A Spectrophotometer SP60 Series EMC 89 336 EEC LVD 73 23 EEC As of August 13 2005 X Rite products meet the European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive Please refer to www xrite com for more information on X Rite s compliance with the WEEE directive SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER Proprietary Notice The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and proprietary data of X Rite Incorporated The contents of this manual are the prope
7. TEE mp les To open a mode or menu 1 Use the Tab Up key f or Tab Down key y to highlight the desired mode or menu item 2 Press the Enter key Selecting Color Data Parameters Measured data can be viewed under varying illuminant observer conditions specular component included or excluded and color space indices The active color space indices and illum obs are defined in the Instrument Configuration The color data immediately changes to reflect the selected parameter L C h XYZ Lab Hunter etc A 2 A 10 C 2 ALt 8 85 C 10 D50 2 etc IE an Aat 0 03 SPIN ar 4 7 Ab 6 14 SPIN Specular Included O MEGAS AE 8 16 SPEX Specular Excluded Selecting the curve activates the reflectance graph To select a parameter 1 Use the Tab keys f Y to highlight the desired parameter 2 Press the Enter key to page though the available parameters 13 GETTING STARTED 14 Opening a Pop Up List Box Opening a pop up list box allows you to select items and or change settings for a selection or function Below is an example of a list box CONFIGURATION Pop Up Editor To open an pop up list box 1 Use the Tab keys t to highlight the desired selection or function 2 Press the Enter key to access the pop up list box Opening the Alphanumeric Editor Several functions that utilize names and values are edited using rin the editor provides a quick method of removing all values or char
8. acters in the string Pressing the Tab keys f simultaneously clears the selected character Below is an example of the editor Editor To open the editor 1 Use the Tab keys t to choose the desired digit or number arrows above and below designate selection Press the Enter key to access the editor NOTE If the editor menu includes letters and symbols such as the standard name editor you can press the Enter key again to quickly page through groups of letters symbols and numbers Use the Tab keys t to highlight the desired item Press the Enter key to select the highlighted character and exit the editor Pb uo EN SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER Selecting Single or Multiple Items Many settings and modes allow you to select single or multiple items from a list or from a menu Lists can be found in every type of screen menus editors or mode screens To select a single item from a list 1 Use the Tab keys t to highlight the desired item in the list 2 Press the Enter key to save your selection and return to the previous screen To select multiple items from a list 1 Use the Tab keys t to highlight the first item in the list 2 Press the Enter key to toggle an arrow gt on or off for the item an arrow indicates on 3 Use the Tab keys NH to move the highlight to the next item in the list and press the Enter key to set status 4 Press the Escape key X to return to
9. ail status e Auto Std Sets the automatic standard option When Auto Standard is enabled on the standard with the smallest DE is automatically selected during a difference measurement SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER When auto standard is disabled off a standard must be manually selected before a difference measurement Averaging Sets the averaging option Selects the number of readings averaged into a single measurement 0 99 Diff Disp Selecting Numbers causes delta values to display during difference measurements This option is automatically enabled when standards are entered or downloaded from a software program When set to Words color differences are displayed as words e g brighter duller etc This setting is only available for L a b and L C h color difference data When disabled off no delta values are displayed during measurements NOTE No words display for an attribute that is less than 1 7 of the DE value A value less than this amount is considered insignificant compared to the total difference Delta values greater than 10 00 display numerically Color Options The Color Options configuration allows you to determine the following settings Active Functions Allows you to select the colorimetric functions and indices that are available in the color data parameters An arrow gt indicates the function is active Active Illam Obs Allows you to select the illu
10. ation when switching between aperture settings until the calibration timer expires Unlatching the Instrument Shoe The shoe can be pivoted open 180 from its closed position This feature is useful when taking measurements on a surface that does not allow room for the shoe or a measurement fixture that does not require the shoe Measurements are then activated using the Read key see Instrument Configuration for more details on the Read key GETTING STARTED The shoe must also be open to gain access to the battery compartment when the battery requires replacement To Unlatch the Instrument Shoe 1 Hold the shoe next to the instrument housing and lift upward on the spring loaded latch 2 Slowly allow the shoe to pivot toward the back of the instrument and release the latch Shoe Latch Lift Upwards To latch the Instrument Shoe 1 Simply close the shoe to the instrument The latch is spring loaded and automatically latches to the shoe catch Attaching the Wrist Strap A security wrist strap is included to safeguard against accidentally dropping of the instrument The strap is attached to the instrument by simply securing the clasp to the designated location on the back of the housing Adjust the strap by sliding the sleeve to tighten around your wrist m Strap Clasp Connection Location m Adjustable Sleeve SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER Instrument Description amp Features The X Rite SP60 Ser
11. ck 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 effect Battery Switch AC Adapter Input Changing the Aperture Setting SP64 only The standard SP64 can take measurements using either a 4mm aperture or 8mm aperture Simply rotating the aperture knob and switching target windows changes the setting NOTE The large spot SP64 instrument 14mm does not have an aperture changing knob SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER To change the Aperture Setting and Target Window 1 Turn the instrument over and rotate the knob to the left for 8mm large circle indication setting and to the right for 4mm small circle indication setting The instrument s display informs you of the aperture change Press the Enter key to accept the change Target Window Top side of shoe 8mm position positi N 4mm position Y Aperture Knob shown in 8mm position Rotate to the right for 4mm position 2 Using your fingers press the target window out from the topside of the shoe Press against the ring and not the clear window 3 Note the alignment of the new window and snap it into place from the bottom side of the shoe 4 Calibrate the instrument to the new aperture setting NOTE The instrument only needs to be calibrated once for each aperture setting Thereafter the instrument does not require calibr
12. e Tools configuration allows you to determine the following settings View Tags Used to view the current tags that were scanned in the instrument Individual tags can be deleted from this screen Factory Presets The instrument can have its factory defaults reloaded whenever required All configuration options and stored data will be lost Clear all Databases Allows you to clear all stored data from the instrument Configuration settings are not affected Clear all Samples Allows you to clear all stored samples Clear all Tags Allows you to clear all stored tags Clear all Projects Allows you to clear all stored projects Clear all Jobs Allows you to clear all stored jobs SP64 instrument only Clear all Standards Allows you to clear all stored standards SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER Hardware Setup The Hardware Setup configuration allows you to determine the following settings e Serial Port Allows you to edit the following settings which affect data transmitted from the RS 232 port Baud Rate Choose the correct baud rate Hand Shake Set the method of handshaking between the instrument and your computer There are four handshake methods Off CTS BUSY or XON Auto XMT Enable on or disable off automatic transmission of measured data Separator Determine the character that separates the data components of a measurement Space Comma Tab CR carriage return
13. guration you must also press the Read key to initiate a measurement 3 Release the instrument and the measurement data appears SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER Calibrating the Instrument Under normal circumstances the instrument should be calibrated at least once a day The calibration procedure consists of a white cal reading and a black trap reading The instrument features a built in calibration timer that can be set from 1 96 hours Refer to Instrument Configuration for procedure Make sure the calibration reference is clean before use Carefully clean the ceramic disk with a dry lint free cloth Do not use solvents or cleaners of any kind The black trap portion may also be cleaned with a dry lint free cloth or clean dry compressed air window removed when using the instrument with the shoe j NOTE The instrument must be calibrated with the target extended Calibration Procedure 1 Press Tab Up f or Tab Down to highlight Press Enter key to access the calibration mode 2 Position the target window on the white reference 3 Press the instrument firmly to the shoe Hold steady until the screen indicates the white calibration is completed Release the instrument when lt gt is displayed 4 Center the target window over the black trap portion of the reference 5 Press the instrument firmly to the shoe Hold it steady until the screen indicates the black calibration is completed 6 S
14. hree main areas Data Storage Information Color Data Parameters and Color Data QA Mode The QA measurement mode can be used in conjunction with a quality assurance software package such as X Rite s X RiteColor Master program SP62 and SP64 only Projects and standards are downloaded to the instrument and sample measurement pass fail comparisons are performed SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER Analyze Mode The Analyze mode allows you to take measurements and display the resulting color data actual and difference without storing the data in the instrument Measured data can be transmitted from the RS 232 port Compare Mode The Compare mode is a quick method for comparing measurements without storing the data After entering the mode the first measurement is set as the standard and each measurement thereafter is compared to it The standard can be changed by pressing the Enter key and remeasuring Strength Mode The Strength mode is used when a colorant is added to a sample to match a standard The strength method and predicted mode used are selected in the instrument configuration Opacity Mode The Opacity mode is used for making multiple measurement calculations to determine contrast ratio or percent opacity Each measurement requires three readings over white over black and a measurement of the white backing The final data can be stored and displayed either as over white over black or color at full hide equ
15. ies Spectrophotometer s compact spectral engine utilizes X Rite s DRS Dynamic Rotational Sampling technology allowing accurate and precise measurements This instrument has intuitive keys and a high contrast graphic display To determine the influence of the specular component the SP62 automatically provides both specular included and specular excluded data Indicator Light Tab Key N Main Menu Key Tab Key ARAN N Read Key Escape Key Graphic Display Enter Key Target Window O Port Instrument Shoe Power Input Battery Switch The Main Menu When the instrument is powered up the main top level screen appears The Main Menu consists of two areas Instrument Modes and Instrument Data The left side of the screen lists all available modes The right side of the screen lists instrument model and firmware version information MAIN MEHU Compare Instrument Model Instrument Modes rena eh E Eo Y irmware Version 4 Serial Number The Keys Perform reading and menu option navigation with the six keys arranged around the display screen Each key has a unique symbol for performing a specific operation GETTING STARTED 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 se
16. ivalent color 100 opacity as determined by configuration settings Data Storage Information Color Data Parameters Color Data e Data Storage Information When in QA Strength or Opacity mode this area displays the project standard and sample information associated with stored data Repeatedly pressing the Enter key when i highlighted pages through the available projects or standards stored in the instrument or hold down the Enter key to access a specific number from the editor dialog Pressing the Enter key when is highlighted activates the sample Database Tools menu Pressing the Enter key when a project name or a standard name is highlighted displays the setup information for the selected item When the instrument is in storage mode repeatedly GETTING STARTED 10 pressing the Enter key with the sample number highlighted pages through samples associated with the current standard and project or hold down the Enter key e to access a specific number from the editor dialog When in Analyze mode this area displays the standard s name Pressing the Enter key when Es highlighted pages through the available standards stored in the instrument When in Compare mode this area displays measurement instructions Color Data Parameters This portion of the screen displays the current parameters for the values displayed in the color data area See Selecting Color Data Parameters for additional info
17. minant observer combinations that are available in the color data parameters An arrow gt indicates the illum obs combination is active Opacity Determines the data display method for opacity measurements and allows kl and k2 value editing Data Display Select Over White Over Black or Color at 100 Set k1 and k2 Allows you to adjust the opacity constant of k1 and k2 for SPIN and SPEX Strength Determines strength method and predicted mode Method Select Apparent Chromatic or Tristimulus as the strength calculation Predicted is Select 100 or MinAE as the predicted mode 19 GETTING STARTED 20 Metamerism Index Determines the metamerism mode and Illuminant Observer pairs used in calculating the metamerism index Mode Select MI or DIN6172 as the metamerism mode IlObsland N1Obs2 Select the illuminant observer combinations D65 2 D65 10 etc AEcmc Factors Used to edit the Lightness and Chromaticity values for the selected calculation AE94 Factors Used to edit the Lightness and Chromaticity values for the selected calculation Shade Sort Allows you to enable on or disable the shade sort capabilities used in the QA mode Shade sort options are accessed through the Standards mode and allow setting the shade sort range and box size SP88 SPEX Mode When enabled on specular values are calculated the same as X Rite s SP88 instrument Database Tools The Databas
18. quence When the last tab stop is reached the next key press returns to the first tab stop in that menu s list The key is also used to select alpha numeric characters in the edit mode t Tab Up key performs the same function as the Tab Down key except in reverse order Tab stops follow a right to left or bottom to top sequence Enter key activates the highlighted item If the item can be set on or off pressing the key toggles the option between on and off When entering an active mode from the main menu the active mode is displayed with the highlight on the first required operation in the mode R Escape key backs up the instrument screen one menu level For example if an option or value is being modified at the time the key is pressed the edits are aborted and the previous screen or menu appears The only exception to this is when the Enter key is used to toggle an option In this case the Escape key exits the menu without aborting the setting x Main Menu key returns the instrument screen to the main menu This is a quick exit out of any mode If any option or value is being modified at the time the key is pressed the edits are aborted and the previous setting reinstated Read key if activated in configuration initiates a reading when pressed Refer to Configuring the Instrument for additional information Measurement Screens The QA Analyze Compare Strength and Opacity measurement screens consist of t
19. release the Read key The Configuration item appears in the main menu Configuration item to automatically appear the next time i NOTE You must set the Security to Off if you want the you turn the instrument on SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER Error Messages Errors encountered during a measurement are displayed on the instrument screen All errors are accompanied by a long beep and flashing yellow light The error message is cleared from the instrument screen by pressing the Enter key e Displayed Errors Reason Measurement was aborted by user Displays with an incomplete measurement or calibration Instrument was released too soon Calibration has timed out The calibration interval time set in the configuration has been reached Calibration is now required Calibration required Displays anytime the instrument requires a calibration Calibration has failed Calibration failed Make sure the instrument is properly positioned on the reference The battery is getting low This warning appears when the battery falls below approximately 25 of full charge Measurements are still possible but the battery should be charged soon Batteries are dead Displays when not enough battery power remains to take measurement The current measurement is aborted Batteries are missing The battery pack is not installed Instrument will not allow any measurements Incorrect
20. rmation Color Data This portion of the screen instantaneously displays measurement data for the active measurement mode Depending on the mode and configuration settings data appears as absolute or absolute and difference values Standards Screen From the Edit Standards screen standards are viewed created edited and deleted Edit Standare Std Enteoi Meas 1 5 y Hame Red Sample a Ls Edit Standard this menu item is used to page to a specific standard location Std Entry this menu item is used to access the editor where standards are measured or entered Std Name this menu item is used to access the editor where a standard name can be entered Tolerances this menu item is used to access the tolerancing editor Shade Sort this menu item is used to access the editor where shade sort size and range are edited SP60 SERIES SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER e Std Lock this menu item is used to change the lock status of the current standard Locked standards cannot be changed Downloaded standards cannot be unlocked e Delete THIS Std this menu item only appears when the standard is unlocked and is used to delete the current standard from the instrument Projects Screen The View Projects screen is used to view stored projects with standard links Project names and standard links can also be created and edited from this screen Froject j Lock Unlocker Add Hew Project
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22. the previous screen Important Measurement Techniques In order for the instrument to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements the bottom of the shoe must be flat with the surface to be measured When measuring curved items where a flat surface is not available a fixture should be used A fixture allows accurate positioning of the sample tangent to the measurement plane If the item to be measured is smaller than the shoe you may want to make a platform at the same height as the item for the rest of the instrument to sit on The instrument can also be used with the shoe fully extended 180 from the closed position A measurement is then activated using the Read key Instrument Indicator Light The LED located next to the instrument display illuminates various color conditions during measurements e Flashing Amber instrument calibration is required or measurement aborted e Solid Amber measurement is taking place e Solid Green measurement passed tolerancing requirement in QA mode e Solid Red measurement failed tolerancing requirements in QA mode 15 GETTING STARTED 16 Taking a Measurement When taking a measurement be sure to use the previously discussed proper measurement techniques To take a measurement 1 Center the instrument target window over a sample to measure 2 Lower and hold the instrument down to take a reading If the Switch and Key option is activated in the Instrument Confi
23. tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Industry Canada Compliance Statement his Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing iquipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada NOTE Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance with the desired FCC and European emission requirements WARNING This instrument is not for use in explosive environment CAUTION Operational hazard exists if battery chargers other than X Rite SE30 81 115V or SE30 77 100 240V is used Use only X Rite battery pack SP62 79 23 other types may burst causing personal injury GETTING STARTED Getting Started This document is designed to get you familiarized with your X Rite SP60 Series Spectrophotometer If you need any further instructions or information you can find a complete Operator s Manual in a Portable Document Format PDF file on the CD that is shipped with your instrument Table of Contents What to do first 3 Unpack and Inspect 3 Install the Battery Pack 3 Charge the Battery Pack 4 Apply Power 4 Changing the Aperture Setting SP64 only 4 Unlatching the Instrument Shoe 5 Attaching the Wrist Strap 6 Instrument Description amp Features 7
24. tore the calibration reference in a dry dust free area away from direct exposure to light 17 GETTING STARTED 18 Configuring the Instrument You may set up your instrument according to your specific needs This is done through the Configuration menu The top level configuration menu has five main option categories that access several sub menus Configuration Language Options Se Optior Color Options Database Tools Hardware Setup Configuration Settings Use the Operational Steps described in Using the Instrument to access and set your configuration options Language The Language configuration allows you to select the language you want to display on your instrument English Deutsch Espa ol Francais Italiano or Portugu s if NOTE The instrument resets whenever the current language is changed Measure Options The Measure Options configuration allows you to determine the following settings e Store Samples Allows you to enable on or disable off the measurement storage capabilities of the instrument When set to On measured samples are stored in the instrument database until manually deleted e Pass Fail Allows you to enable on or disable off the pass and fail capabilities of the instrument When set to On the measured data is compared to the current standard value auto selected as closest color if Auto Std is On and the associated tolerance to determine pass f
25. y Connector Hold the shoe next to the instrument housing and lift upward on the spring loaded latch refer to Unlatching the Instrument Shoe Open the shoe perpendicular to the instrument housing Carefully rotate the instrument over and rest it on its top Slide the battery pack into the compartment with the battery connector facing down and to the back of the instrument Press down on the pack until the connector is properly seated and the tabs click into position Battery Pack GETTING STARTED Charge the Battery NOTE The battery pack must be installed before plugging in the AC Adapter Only use the AC Adapter supplied The battery pack must remain in the instrument at all times to operate Before initial remote use of the instrument charge the battery pack for approximately four hours However if immediate use is required the instrument can be operated tethered to the AC adapter during battery charging To attach the AC adapter 1 Verify that the voltage indicated on the adapter complies with the AC line voltage in your area If not contact X Rite or an authorized representative 2 Insert the small plug from the adapter into the power input connector on the instrument If you are using serial cable SE108 92 you may insert the small plug into the power connector at the end of the cable 3 Plug the adapter into an AC wall receptacle Apply Power The Battery switch located on the ba
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