Manual Spectro-Guide

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spectro-guide 45/0 gloss

spectro-guide sphere gloss
Manual
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spectro-guide 45/0 gloss
spectro-guide sphere gloss Manual
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Dear customer,
thank you for having decided for a BYK-Gardner
product. BYK-Gardner is committed to providing
you with quality products and services. We offer
complete system solutions to solve your problems
in areas of gloss and physical properties. As the
basis of our worldwide business, we strongly
believe in total customer satisfaction. Therefore,
in addition to our products, we offer many VALUE-
ADDED services:
· Technical Sales Force
· Technical & Application Support
· Application and Technical Seminars
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BYK-Gardner is part of Altana AG and a direct

subsidiary of BYK-Chemie GmbH, a leading
supplier of additives for coatings and plastics.
Together, we offer complete and unique solutions
for you, our customer.
Thank you for your trust and confidence. If there is

anything we can do better to serve your needs, do
not hesitate to let us know.
Your BYK-Gardner Team
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Table of content
Table of content
1. Safety instructions................................................................................... 5
2. System description and Delivery notes............................................... 10
3. Power supply.......................................................................................... 12
4. Controls................................................................................................... 14
5. Getting started........................................................................................ 17
5.1 Turning on and measuring......................................................................17
5.2 Overview of main menu...........................................................................18
6. Calibrate.................................................................................................. 20
7. Measuring procedure............................................................................. 23
7.1 Measuring..................................................................................................23
7.2 Saving........................................................................................................24
7.3 Opening.....................................................................................................26
8. Multiple readings.................................................................................... 27
8.1 Storing the mean......................................................................................29
8.2 Deleting the last reading..........................................................................30
8.3 Number of readings..................................................................................31
9. Display..................................................................................................... 32
9.1 Sample mode............................................................................................32
9.2 Difference..................................................................................................33
9.3 Pass/Fail....................................................................................................34
9.4 Metamerism..............................................................................................36
9.5 Illuminant...................................................................................................37
10. Options................................................................................................... 38
10.1 Color system.............................................................................................38
10.2 Index..........................................................................................................39
10.3 Gloss..........................................................................................................42
10.4 Illuminant/observer..................................................................................43
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Table of content
10.5 Calibration.................................................................................................44
10.6 Setup..........................................................................................................45
10.6.1 Auto store........................................................................................45
10.6.2 Auto standard..................................................................................46
10.6.3 Metamerism index limit...................................................................47
10.6.4 CMC ratio........................................................................................48
10.6.5 ∆E94 ratio........................................................................................49
10.6.6 Switch off time.................................................................................50
10.6.7 Beeper.............................................................................................51
10.6.8 Set time...........................................................................................52
10.6.9 Trigger adjustment..........................................................................53
10.6.10 Language......................................................................................54
10.7 Configuration............................................................................................55
11. File.......................................................................................................... 58
11.1 Open..........................................................................................................58
11.2 Save...........................................................................................................59
11.3 Delete.........................................................................................................60
11.4 Mean..........................................................................................................61
11.5 Print...........................................................................................................61
12. Interface................................................................................................. 62
13. Standards............................................................................................... 63
14. Technical Data....................................................................................... 65
15. Errors and Warning Messages............................................................. 67
16. Instrument reset.................................................................................... 68
17. Cleaning and Maintenance................................................................... 69
18. Service and Certification...................................................................... 70
19. Copyright................................................................................................ 72
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Safety instructions
1. Safety instructions
• Before operating the instrument the first time,
please read the operating instructions and take
particular notice of the safety instructions.
• If you use the unit and accessories properly,

there are no hazards to fear.
• This product is equipped with safety features.

Nevertheless, read the safety warnings
carefully and use the product only as described
in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or
damage.
• No claims of product liability or warranty can

be honored if the device is not operated in
accordance with the operating instructions.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• If you pass this instrument to somebody else,

make sure to include these instructions.
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Safety instructions
The following symbols and terms are used.
This symbol warns of the danger of injury.
This symbol warns of the danger of injury caused

by electricity.
This sign points out additional information.
DANGER
The term DANGER warns of possible severe
injuries and danger to life.
WARNING
The term WARNING warns of injuries and severe
material damage.
CAUTION
The term CAUTION warns of slight injuries or
damage.
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Safety instructions
DANGER injuries possible
• Defects and extraordinary loads

If safe operation can no longer be presumed,
shut down the device and secure it against
unintended operation.
The device must be presumed unsafe to operate:
• if visible damage is evident
• if the instrument is no longer working
• if it has been stored for long periods under
adverse conditions
• after harsh treatment during shipping.
• Safety advices for batteries: Do not crush

or dismantle, do not heat or incinerate, do
not immerse in any liquid. This may cause
explosion or release harmful substances.
• Do not perform any repairs on the unit

yourself. The unit must be opened by trained
professionals only. Please contact our customer
service department in such cases.
• The measurement device may be disconnected
from any power source as follows:
a) by removing the batteries and/or
b) by disconnecting the interface cable

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Safety instructions
• When working with the batteries /rechargeable

batteries make certain there is no short circuit
on the contacts. Metallic objects must not come
in contact with the bare contacts.
WARNING severe material damage
• The measurement unit consists of sensitive

optical and electronic precision parts. Prevent it
from being dropped, bumped or shaken!
• Avoid exposure to continuous humidity and
condensation. Avoid splashing with water,
chemicals or other liquids.
• Please use only accessories that are available
for the unit.
• Only devices that meet the requirements for
low-voltage safety may be connected to the
interface.
CAUTION material damage
• Do not allow any foreign objects to get into the

measurement opening.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for
extended periods of time. Do not store it in a
hot or dusty environment. Use the instrument
case for storage.
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Safety instructions
• Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and do

not allow condensation water.
• Do not use any acetone for cleaning the
unit! The unit housing is resistant to many
solvents. For cleaning you should use a soft,
moist cloth. Excessive dirt and dust can be
removed with propanol.
• In case you intend not to use the instrument for
a longer period of time, take out the batteries.
Additonal information on use:
• You will find the technical data for all system

components on the respective manufacturer’s
plates and in the section Technical Data
• Batteries and rechargeable batteries are special
waste and must therefore not be disposed of
with household trash. Make certain to observe
the disposal instructions of the battery or
rechargeable battery manufacturer.
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System description and Delivery notes
2. System description and Delivery notes

spectro-guide is a portable spectrophotometer
which can be used to ensure consistent quality
in incoming and outgoing QC. It’s operated with
batteries to meet the demands of measurements in
the field.
The measurement principle is based on the
measurement of spectral reflectance within the
visable spectrum from 400–700 nm. Two measure-
ment geometries are provided: 45/0 and d/8. With
45/0, illumination occurs in a circular pattern at
an angle of 45°, while the observation angle is 0°.
With d/8, the sample is illuminated diffusely, while
the observation angle is 8° “from the vertical”. Addi-
tionally, 60° gloss is measured simultaneously.
Up to 1500 standards and 999 samples can be
stored. This includes not only individual readings,
but also the calculation of mean values. The
measurement results are shown on the display.
The instrument is operated by the Operate button,
four cursor buttons, and the automatic trigger.
The Operate button is also used to switch on the
instrument.
All common color systems, color differance equati-
ons, indices, illuminants and observers are availab-
le for quality control and analysis.
The display can be configured in German, English,
French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese.
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System description and Delivery notes
The instrument complies with the following

standards.
Color:
DIN 5033, 5036, 6174; ISO 7724; ASTM D2244,
E308, E1164.
Gloss:
DIN 67530; ISO 2813, ISO 7668; JIS Z 8741;
ASTM D 523, ASTM D 2457.
Instrument type:
spectro-guide 45/0 gloss CC-6801
spectro-guide 45/0 gloss-S CC-6802
spectro-guide sphere gloss CD-6834
spectro-guide sphere gloss-S CD-6836
Comes complete with:

Measurement device, black calibration standard,
white calibration standard with certificate, green
checking reference, high gloss standard, sample
area locator, software easy-link, interface cable,
USB-adapter, batteries, hand strap, manual,
carrying case, training.
Recommended accessories:
BYKWARE auto-QC lite CS-6532
complete QC-Software for advanced color analysis
USB-Adapter AG-4401
for connection to USB-interface, incl. driver
software
Checking Standard 60° Gloss CC-6844
Checking Standard 60° Gloss S CC-6846
Protective stand CC-6818
to hold the instrument and store accessories
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Power supply
3. Power supply
Before operating the instrument for the first time,
please read the operating instructions and pay
attention to the safety instructions in Chapter 1.
Unpack the device and check to make certain all
pieces have been included with delivery (for scope
of delivery, see Section Delivery notes).
3.1 Power supply battery-operated
The battery must be placed in the measuring unit

for operation service. The device runs on four AA
1.5-V alkaline or 1.2-V NiMH rechargeable battery.
Use only alkaline batteries or NiMH
rechargeables (AA /LR6)!
Depending on the exact brand and the settings
of the instrument, the capacity of each battery is
sufficient for about 8000 measurements. When the
battery voltage falls below the required minimum
voltage in the course of operation, the following
message appears on the display
Battery empty!
To ensure that the unit is always ready for
operation, it is recommended to have spare
batteries handy, especially when performing
measurements in the field.
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Power supply
3.2 Changing the battery
To remove the battery compartment, hold the

instrument in one hand and depress the battery
compartment release with your index finger. At the
same time, pull the battery compartment out of
the instrument with your other hand, as indicated
by the arrows in the accompanying illustration.
Remove the used batteries.
Only alkaline cells of the type AA /LR6should
be used as new primary (i.e. non-rechargeable)
Fig. 1 Remove battery holder batteries. If you prefer rechargeable batteries, you
can insert type AA NiMH batteries. The simplest
method is to begin by inserting the two middle
batteries 1 and 2, followed by the outer batteries 3
and 4. (See Fig. 2) If the polarity of the batteries is
mistakenly reversed, the reverse polarity protection
built into the instrument will prevent damage.
Fig. 2 Battery holder
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Controls
4. Controls
Measuring Instrument Standard
1 Display 9 Standard Box
2 Battery Compartment 10 Diaphragm
3 Measurement Aperture 11 Standard
4 Battery Compartment 12 Black Standard

Release
5 Instrument Label with

Serial Number
6 Operate Button
13 Sample Area Locator
7 Cursor Buttons
8 Serial Interface
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Controls
The basic system consists of the measuring

instrument, standards for calibration and testing,
the sample area locator, and the instrument case.
You should calibrate the instrument before starting
to measure. The standards are provided for this
purpose. Be sure to always set the instrument on
the standard in the same direction. Always keep
the standards clean, or clean them before using
them.
When the measuring instrument is not in use, it is
best to store it in the instrument case. The case
is also the ideal place to store the accessories
provided with the instrument.
The simplest way to operate the instrument is
to grasp it from the side on which the battery
compartment is located. The thumb and last three
fingers slide into the depressions on the side of the
Fig. 3 Handling with Operate instrument. The index finger rests on the top of the
button instrument, where it can operate the cursor buttons
and the Operate button (Fig. 3).
When measurements are performed with the
automatic trigger, you can hold the instrument in
any desired manner. In this case, you can start
the measuring operation merely by applying even
pressure to the instrument from above (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Handling with trigger
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Controls
The instrument is operated by means of the

Operate button and the cursor buttons. After the
instrument is switched on with the Operate button,
it is immediately ready to use with the preset
parameters.
The cursor buttons are used for making menu
selections. You can use these buttons to move
around in the main menu and open the desired
submenu. The current position within a menu is
indicated by a reverse display.
Options are selected from submenus by pressing
the Operate button or the
button. To select an option from the main menu,

use the cursor buttons:
The last option selected from a submenu is always

displayed on a reverse background. This allows
repetitive operations to be performed quickly.
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Getting started
5. Getting started
5.1 Turning on and measuring
The device is switched on with the Operate button.

The company logo, copyright notice and version
number appear. The instrument then enters into
the ready-to-measure state.
The display indicates the difference measurement.
This is the default setting for the basic version.
The measurement data for the sample are shown
on the left side of the display, while the differences
to the last measured standard appear on the right
side. At this point, you can use the Operate button
(the large button) to start the measurement of
the sample. As an alternative, you can perform
the measurement with the automatic trigger by
pressing on the instrument as illustrated here.
You can perform a quick standard measurement
with the button.
std
First, the absolute values of the standard are

displayed. If you perform a sample measurement
at this point, the measurement data for the sample
will be shown on the left side. The right side of
the display will show the differences between this
sample data and the standard which has just been
measured.
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Getting started
5.2 Overview of main menu

File Display
Open Standard Sample Mode

Sample
Difference Smp/Dif
Save Standard Std/Dif
Sample Smp/Std
Sample–>Std.
Pass/Fail ∆E*
Delete Last Smpl all ∆‘s
All Smpl
One Std
Metamerism
All Std
Memory
Illuminant ⇑ ⇓
Mean On/Off
Del last
Define N
Print Standard
Sample
Online
The framed menu options are not accessible in

the basic version.
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Getting started
Options Optionen
Color sys CIELab lllum/Obs F2/2°

CIELCH F2/10°
Spectrum F6/2°
XYZ F6/10°
Yxy F7/2°
Lab(h) F7/10°
FMC2 F8/2°
CIELCH94 F8/10°
DINLab99 F10/2°
DINLCH99 F10/10°
Rx Ry Rz F11/2°
Index ∆E* F11/10°
∆E(h) U30/2°
∆E CMC U30/10°
∆E FMC2 Calibr. Chk Green
∆E 94 Calibrate
∆E 99 Setup AutoStore
∆E 2000 Auto Std
WI Berger MI Limit
WE313-73 CMC Ratio
WE313/CIE DE94 Ratio
Yl D1925 DIN99 K-F
YI E313-73 ∆E 00 Ratio
YI E313-98 DispTime
Opacity Beeper
StrMax abs Set Time
StrUndCur Trig adj
StrTrist Language
Greyscale
Gloss Gloss on Configure Basis
Gloss off Advanced
Illum/Obs A/2° Custom1
A/10° Custom2
C/2° Def Cust1
C/10° Def Cust2
D50/2°
D50/10°
D55/2°
D55/10°
D65/2°
D65/10°
D75/2° The framed menu options are not accessible
D75/10° in the basic version.
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Calibrate
6. Calibrate
Three calibration standards are supplied with
the measuring instrument. These include a black
standard and a white standard for calibration of
the instrument, as well as a green test standard.
To perform the gloss calibration, the instrument is
further equipped with a high-gloss standard. All
standards are manufactured from highly stable
materials. When performing calibration, it is
especially important to ensure that:
1. The standard is clean.
2. The instrument lies completely within the
diaphragm on the standard.
3. You set the instrument on the standard as
shown in the illustration.
Open the lid of the standard. Position the
measuring instrument so that the display points in
the direction of the open lid and the front edge of
the instrument is parallel to the edge of the lid. This
ensures that you will always perform the calibration
under the same conditions.
The measurement results are very stable over
time. With proper handling, it is possible to obtain
Fig. 5 Calibration calibration intervals of up to 3 months.
Recalibration is necessary when the optical
components become dirty.
You can determine the need for recalibration of the
instrument at any time by performing a measure
ment with the green test standard. The values
for the test standard are stored in the measuring
instrument. When you measure the green standard
with the “chk green” option from the calibration
menu, you receive a message indicating whether
recalibration is necessary.
You should also carry out this test immediately
after calibration, in order to determine whether it
was performed correctly.
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Calibrate
Clean the standards with a moist cloth. Never use

window cleaner or any abrasive cleaning agents.
For stubborn stains, saturate the cloth with propa-
nol.
chk green
To determine whether recalibration of the

instrument is necessary, perform a test
measurement with the green standard. From the
“Option” menu, use the
button to place the cursor on the “Calibr.” option.
When you press the Operate button, the submenu

opens. The option “chk green” is preselected.
Take the green test standard and open the lid.

Position the measuring instrument so that the
display points in the direction of the open lid and
the front edge of the instrument is parallel to the
edge of the lid. Press the Operate button. You
will then be instructed to measure the green test
standard.
A message will then appear, indicating whether the

calibration is still valid. If the message
Please calibrate
appears, you need to perform the calibration with
the black and white standards.
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Calibrate
Use the
buttons to move the cursor to the “Option” menu.

From this menu, use the
button to place the cursor on the “Calibr.” option.

Press the Operate button. When the submenu
opens, use the
button to move the cursor to the “Calibrate” option.

Now press the Operate button, and calibration
File Display Option will begin. The instrument will first call for the
black standard. Place the instrument on the black
Measure Black Trap standard and press the Operate button.
A beep will indicate that the measurement has
Press Operate Button
been completed.
Now place the instrument on the white standard

and press the Operate button.
For gloss calibration, place the instrument on the

high-gloss standard and press the Operate button.
If calibration was performed correctly, the message
Calibration OK
will appear on the display. The instrument returns
to the previous measurement mode.
Use the test with the green standard again to
determine whether the calibration was performed
correctly.
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Measuring procedure
7. Measuring procedure
7.1 Measuring
Switch the instrument on. The display shows the
difference measurement.
Set the instrument on the sample to be measured.
Now press the Operate button to start measuring.
The beep indicates that measurement has
been completed. The display will now show the
measured values for the new sample as well as
the differences to the last measured standard. As
an alternative to the Operate button, you can use
the automatic trigger to perform the measurement.
To do this, hold the instrument as shown in the
accompanying illustration.
Press on the instrument to start measuring. The
trigger is provided for measuring inaccessible
areas. The beep indicates that measurement is
complete. You can now decide whether to store
your reading as a standard or a sample. Use the
button in the difference mode to perform a quick

standard measurement. The following message
appears on the display:
Measuring Standard
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Measuring procedure
7.2 Saving
To store the last measurement, use the
button from the “File” menu to move the cursor to

the “Save” option. The submenu opens when you
press the Operate button. Choose “Standard” and
press the Operate button again. The input menu
for the standard name will now appear.
You can select the appropriate letter at the position
indicated by the arrow by using the
buttons. You can use the
button to move the arrow to the next letter.
Enter any desired sequence of up to seven

alphanumeric characters. The last three positions
are reserved for use as a combination of digits.
They are automatically incremented each time the
measurement is stored.
After performing this input, press the Operate
button. If the name has already been assigned, a
warning is issued. You can overwrite the name or
enter a different one. The “Input Tolerances” menu
will now appear. Enter the appropriate values in the
manner described above, then press the Operate
button. The instrument will return to the previous
measurement mode.
Samples are stored in the same way, except that

no tolerances are entered.
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Measuring procedure
If the “AutoStore” function in the Option-Setup

menu is activated, readings will be stored
automatically.
There are three different ways to store a reading:
If you started the measurement with the
button, you can store it as a new standard with the

“Save/Standard” function.
If you started the measurement with the Operate

button, you can store it as a new sample with the
“Save/Sample” function.
You can also save the sample as a new standard

by using the
“Save/Sample–›Std. ” function.
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Measuring procedure
7.3 Opening
From the “File” menu, use the
button to move the cursor to the “Open” option.
Press the Operate button. The submenu will open.

Use the
buttons to move the cursor to “Sample.” Press the

Operate button again.
The sample selection menu will appear.

Use the
buttons to select the desired sample and press the

Operate button.
The instrument returns to the previous

measurement mode. The selected sample is
displayed at lower left.
Standards are opened in the same manner.
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Multiple readings
8. Multiple readings
Multiple readings should always be performed
in cases of uneven or structured surfaces. The
advantage of multiple readings is that the visual
evaluation is supplemented by the calculation of a
mean for the measured values.
This function is activated from the “File” menu.
Use the
button to move the cursor to “Mean” and press the

Operate button.
The submenu will open. Choose “on” and press the
Operate button to switch on the calculation of the
mean. In the default setting, the mean is calculated
based on three readings. The display shows the
calculation of the new mean as it begins.
After the first measurement, the display shows
File Display Option
the standard’s absolute values. The number of
Standard
L* 92.45
N=01/03
∆ L*
readings is displayed on the right side.
a* 0.46
b* - 1.55
∆ a*
∆ b*
After each following measurement the mean value
D65/10° ∆ E*
is displayed.
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Multiple readings
In the default setting, the difference mode is

shown on the display. When multiple readings are
performed, the mean value is shown on the left
and the differences of the mean are shown on the
right.
If you like to see the current value, you can select
the “Sample Mode” option from the “Display”
menu. To do this, use the
buttons to place the cursor on the “Display” menu.

Then use the
button to open the submenu. “Sample Mode” is

preselected.
Press the Operate button. The display will change
to show the current value on the left side, while the
right side displays the mean for the measurements
taken so far.
In order to turn off the calculation of the mean, use
the Operate button to confirm the “Off” option on
the “File/Mean/Off” menu.
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Multiple readings
8.1 Storing the mean

button to move the cursor to the “Save” option. The

submenu will open when you press the Operate
button. Use the
button to move the cursor to “Sample” and press

the Operate button. The input menu for the sample
name appears. You can select the appropriate
letter at the position indicated by the arrow by
using the
buttons. Use the
buttons to move the arrow to the next letter.

Enter a name. After performing this input, press the
Operate button. The mean is stored then.
The instrument returns to the measuring mode with

calculation of the mean. The name of the stored
mean is displayed at lower left.
The standard measurement can be stored
accordingly using ”Save/Standard”.
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Multiple readings
8.2 Deleting the last reading

If you have performed an invalid measurement and
would like to delete the last measured value, go to
the “File” menu and use the
button to move the cursor to the “Mean” option.

The submenu opens when you press the Operate
button. Use the
button to move the cursor to “Del last” and press

the Operate button.
A prompt is asking whether you really want to
delete the last reading. If this is not the case,
simply use the
buttons to exit the menu. If you want to delete,

press the Operate button.
The instrument then returns to the preset
measuring mode. The counter for the number of
readings is decremented by 1.
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Multiple readings
8.3 Number of readings

button to move the cursor to the “Mean” option.

button. Use the
button to move the cursor to “Define N” and press

the Operate button. The input menu for the number
of readings appears. The preset value is 3. You
can use the
buttons to select the appropriate digit at the

position indicated by the arrow. Use the
button to move the arrow to the next decimal

position.
Then press the Operate button, and the new
number of readings is stored.
The number of readings can only be altered in the
advanced version.
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Display
9 Display
9.1 Sample Mode

The instrument is preset to the “Difference” mode.
To change to the “Sample Mode” from the “Display”
menu, use the
button to move the cursor to the “Sample Mode”

option.
Press the Operate button and the display changes
to Sample Mode. The absolute values of the last
reading are displayed in an enlarged format, in
accordance with the chosen color system.
The type of illuminant is displayed at lower right.
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Display
9.2 Difference
To go to “Difference” mode from the “Display”
menu, use the
button to move the cursor to the “Difference”

option.
When you press the Operate button, the display

changes to Difference mode. The data is displayed
in accordance with the selected display setting.
The “Smpl/Dif” setting is preset.
The following display options are also possible:

“Std/Dif”
“Smpl/Std”
To switch, use the submenu “Display/Differences”.
Use the
button in Difference mode to perform a quick

standard measurement. The following message
appears on the display:
Measuring Standard
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Display
9.3 Pass/Fail
To go to “Pass/Fail” mode from the “Display” menu,
use the
button to move the cursor to the “Pass/Fail” option.

You can either insert only ∆E* values or individual
components as well.
To make this selection use the
button to “∆E*” or “all ∆’s”.
If you perform a measurement in this mode,

you will receive a message indicating whether
the reading is within (Pass) or outside (Fail) the
tolerance.
Additionally, a beep indicates when the result is
“Fail.”
If the setting of individual components is selected

in the configuration (e.g. ∆E*, ∆L*, ∆a*, ∆b* ), the
expanded input screen appears. You can also
enter a gloss range when gloss measurement is
activated.
To store the input, press the Operate button. To
cancel the operation without storing the input, use
the
button to exit the input field.
To start taking readings, press the Operate button.

The display shows the differences between these
measurements and the selected standard, as well
as a message indicating Pass or Fail.
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Display
The bottom line shows the names of the opened

sample and standard.
If you like to change the tolerances for a standard,
you must open this standard and then store it
again under the same name. The input screen
for the tolerances will then appear, and you can
change the tolerances. Then store the standard
with the Operate button.
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Display
9.4 Metamerism
If the metamerism index is set unequal to zero in
“Setup,” the metamerism index will be calculated
for each measurement. If it is larger than the
value selected in “Setup,” it will be indicated by a
reversed “M” in the bottom line of the display.
To display the metamerism index for the individual

illuminants, use the
button to select the “Metamerism” option on the

“Display” menu.
When you press the Operate button, the

metamerism index for the individual illuminants
appears on the display.
The display is determined by the selected
illumination/observer combination. If D65, A, or F2
are selected, the display appears as shown in the
accompanying illustration.
If illumination type C is selected, D65 is replaced
by C. If another fluorescent illumination type (e.g.,
F7 or F11) is selected, F2 is changed accordingly.
Note:
If the metamerism index is not needed, the limit
should be set to 0.00 in the “Options/Setup/MI
Limit” menu. This reduces processing time and,
consequently, power consumption.
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Display
9.5 Illuminant ⇑ ⇓
With this option you can scroll through the selected
illuminants.
From the „Display“ menu, use the
button to move the curser to the „Illumin. ⇑ ⇓“

option.
When pressing the Operate button, the instrument
switches to the next illuminant which is displayed in
the lower left corner.
Repeat this as many times as needed to display all
selected illuminants.
How to select illuminants please refer to
Chapter 10.4.
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Options
10. Options
10.1 Color system

Move the cursor with the button from the
“Options”menu to the “Color System” menu.
After pressing the Operate button, the submenu

opens.
Available color systems:
Press the
CIELab
CIELCH keys to browse through the menu and confirm
Spectrum the desired color system by pressing the Operate
XYZ button.
Yxy
The instrument returns to the previous measuring
mode and the chosen color system is shown on
Lab(h)
the display.
FMC2
CIELCH94 You can also use the keys
DINLab99
DINLCH99 to exit the submenu without changing the color
Rx Ry Rz system.
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Options
10.2 Index
From the “Options” menu, use the
button to move the cursor to the “Index” option.

The submenu will open when you press the
Operate button.
Available indices :
Move through the menu with the
∆E*
∆E(h) buttons and confirm the required index with the
∆E CMC Operate button.
∆E FMC2 The instrument returns to the previous measuring
∆E94
mode. The selected index appears on the display.
Use the
∆E99
∆E2000
buttons to exit the submenu without changing the
WI Berger
index.
WE313-73
WE313/CIE
YI D1925
YE313-73
YE313-98
Opacity
StrMaxAbs
StrUndCur
StrTrist
Grey Scale
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Options
Opacity
Opacity can only be performed in Difference mode.
To activate this function, move the cursor to the
“Opacity” option as described for the “Options/
Index” menu. The instrument then returns to the
measuring mode. All values on the display are set
to zero. To determine the opacity of a sample, use
the
button to measure the sample over the black

background. Then use the Operate button to
measure the sample over the white background.
After measuring with the “Std” button, the opacity is
zero. The L*, a*, and b* values for the sample over
the black background are displayed on the right
side.
After the measurement has been performed with
the Operate button, the opacity and the delta
values between the measurements over the black
and white backgrounds are displayed.
If you would like to store the reading with the “File/
Save/Sample” function, only the reading against
the white background is stored.
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Options
Color strength
Color strength can only be performed in Difference
mode. To activate this function, move the cursor to
the “Color Strength” option in the manner descri-
bed for the “Options/Index” menu. The instrument
will then return to the measuring mode. All the
values on the display are set to zero. To display the
color strength, use the
button to measure the standard. Then use the

Operate button to measure the sample.
After measurement has been performed with the
“Std” button, the color strength is zero, and the L*,
C*, and h° values for the standard are displayed.
After measurement has been performed with the
Operate button, the color strength is displayed.
The display also shows the differences between
the standard and the sample after theoretical color
strength adjustment has been applied.
If you choose to store the reading with the “File/
Save/Sample” function, only the sample will be
stored. However, Sample, Difference and Color
Strength can be transferred to a computer.
Three different tests of color strength are provided:
F520 StrMaxAbs (color strength at
maximum absorption)
The index following the F indicates
the wavelength with the maximum
absorption. This is automatically
displayed by the instrument.
FXYZ StrTrist (tristimulus color strength)
Fcurve StrUndCur (color strength as inte-
gral below the curve)
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Options
10.3 Gloss
From the “Options” menu, use the button
to move the cursor to the “Gloss” option.

Operate button. Move the cursor to “Gloss on”
and confirm your choice by pressing the Operate
button.
The instrument will return to the measuring mode.
If you are in the “Display/Sample Mode” and take
a reading with the Operate button, the display will
show the values of the sample.
You can now either save the measured value as

Standard or as Sample. See Chapter 7.2.
When entering the tolerances you will also be
prompted to enter a gloss range.
Enter the respective values and confirm your
choice by pressing the Operate button.
If you are in the “Display/Differences” mode, the

color and gloss values of the sample are displayed
on the left side, and the differences to the standard
are shown on the display’s right side.
The color and gloss tolerances are taken into

account in the Pass/Fail mode. If the gloss value
is outside the entered tolerance range, a message
will be displayed in the form of ↑ (higher gloss) or ↓
(lower gloss).
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Options
10.4 Illuminant /observer

Here you decide which illuminants are enabled on
the display of the instrument. Chapter 9 provides
an overview of all available illuminants.
From the „Option“ menu, use the
button to move the cursor to the „Illum/Obs“ option.

button.
The illuminants which will appear on the display
are indicated by check marks. You can toggle
illuminants on or off by moving the cursor to the
illuminant and pressing the Operate button to make
the check mark appear or disappear.
The number of selected illuminants is unlimited.
Use the
buttons to exit the submenu „Illum/Obs“. The

selection is automatically saved.
How to change illuminants on the display
please refer to Chapter 9.5.
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Options
10.5 Calibration
Chk Green
button to move the cursor to the “Calibr.” option.

button. The “chk green” option is preselected.
Take the green test standard and open the lid.

Position the instrument so that the display points
in the direction of the open lid and the front edge
of the instrument is parallel to the edge of the lid.
Press the Operate button.
At this point, you will be prompted to measure the

green test standard.
You will then see a message indicating whether the

calibration is still valid. If the message
Please calibrate!
appears, the calibration must be performed with
the black and white standards (see Chapter 6 –
Calibrate).
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Options
10.6 Setup
10.6.1 Auto store

When the “AutoStore” function is activated, the
sample or standard is automatically stored after
each measurement. This function can be toggled
on and off. It is possible to assign a seven-digit
name and a three-digit starting number.
The number is automatically incremented by 1 on
each storing operation. The starting number and
name can be changed, even when AutoStore is
activated.
From the “Option” menu, use the
button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option.

Operate button. “AutoStore” is preselected.
Confirm with the Operate button.
AutoStore On
(or off) appears on the display. The sample name
is assigned at the time of the first measurement.
The last name entered always appears as a
default. It can be changed each time the data is
stored.
To end the input operation without storing, use the
buttons to exit the input field.
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Options
10.6.2 Auto standard

When the “Auto Std” function is activated, the
standard which corresponds most closely to
the sample is automatically chosen from the
set of stored standards, and the differences are
displayed. This function can be toggled on and
off. It is only active in the Difference and Pass/Fail
modes.
button to move the cursor to the “Setup” option. In

the submenu, place the cursor on “Auto Std” and
press the Operate button. The toggled status is
shown on the display, e.g.:
Auto Std on!
(or off). After a measurement has been performed
in the Difference mode, the message “Auto Std”
appears at lower left, in the next-to-last line. The
name of the automatically selected standard
appears at lower right, in the last line.
The “Std” button is not active in this mode.
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Options
10.6.3 Metamerism index limit


button.
Move the cursor to the “MI Limit” option and press
the Operate button. The input menu for the MI limit
appears. Use the
buttons to change the underlined digit. Use the
button to move the underline to the next digit.

End the input operation by pressing the Operate
button. The instrument returns to the measuring
mode.
To end the input without storing, use the

The metamerism index is now calculated for
each difference measurement. If it is greater than
the selected limit, a reverse “M” appears on the
display. To switch off the calculation, the limit must
be reset to 0.00.
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Options
10.6.4 CMC ratio


button.
Move the cursor to the “CMC Ratio” option and
press the Operate button. The input menu for the
CMC Ratio appears. Use the
Recommended setting:
L : C = 2.00 : 1 buttons to change the underlined digit. Use the

button. Having done this, you are prompted to
enter the commercial factor (cf). After pressing
the operate button, the instrument returns to the
Recommended setting:
measuring mode.
01.00
To end the input operation without storing the data,
use the
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Options
10.6.5 ∆E94 ratio


button.
Move the cursor to the “∆E94 Ratio” option and
press the Operate button. The input menu for the
∆E94 ratio appears. Use the

Default setting: button. The instrument returns to the measuring
kL = 1.00 mode.
kC = 1.00 To end the input operation without storing, use the
kH = 1.00
The same procedure is used to change the DIN99
and DE2000 ratio.
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Options
10.6.6 Switch off time


button.
Move the cursor to the “Disp Time” option and
press the Operate button. The settings mask for
the switch off time appears. Use the
buttons to move the black bar.

Note:
As the switch off time increases, the instrument
consumes more power.
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Options
10.6.7 Beeper
This function makes it possible to toggle the beep
tone on and off.
This includes the beep which accompanies cursor
movement and the beep which occurs after
measurement is completed.

button.
Move the cursor to the “Beeper” option and press
the Operate button. The beep is now toggled
off, and the instrument returns to the previous
measuring mode.
To switch the beep tone back on, repeat the same
procedure.
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Options
10.6.8 Set time


The submenu appears when you press the
Operate button. Move the cursor to “Set Time.”
When you press the Operate button, the input
screen for the date and time appears. Use the

The selection of a language automatically
determines the country-specific formatting of the
time and date display.
Press the Operate button to end the input. The
instrument returns to the measuring mode.
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Options
10.6.9 Trigger adjustment

The sensitivity of the flexible measuring cone is
adjustable.
The submenu appears when you press the

Operate button. Move the cursor to “Trig adj.” The
menu-driven instructions for adjusting the trigger
appears.
When following the prompts, the menu for

adjusting the sensitivity of the measuring cone
appears. Use the
buttons to move the bar. When the bar is moved

toward “Lighter,” the trigger will react to lower
pressure. When the bar is moved all the way to the
“off” position, the trigger is switched off.
Press the Operate button to end the input
operation.
Note:
When not using the automatic trigger, it is strongly
recommended to choose the “off” position to
reduce power consumption.
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Options
10.6.10 Language

button.
Move the cursor to the “Language” option and
press the Operate button. The language selection
menu appears. Use the
buttons to select a language.

Confirm your selection with the Operate button.
The language selection automatically determines
the output format for the time and date.
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Options
10.7 Configuration
Here you decide which functions are enabled for
your instrument. The instrument is shipped in the
advanced version. To change to the basic version
move the cursor to “Basic” and press the Operate
button. Chapter 5.2 provides an overview of the
functions of the basic and advanced version.
It is also possible to define two custom menus and
store them. The definition and selection of these
menus are secured against improper access by
means of a key combination. Move the Cursor
to the “DefMenu1” (or DefMenu2) and press the
Operate button.
The message
Protected Option!
appears.
Press the buttons
simultaneously for 5 seconds. The options which

will appear on the instrument are indicated by
check marks.
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Options
You can toggle menu options on or off by

moving the cursor to the option and pressing the
Operate button to make the check mark appear
or disappear. If you would like to allow only the
display time, beeper, and trigger to be set in the
“Setup” menu, move the cursor to each option you
wish to disable and press the Operate button.
The check marks behind these options disappear.
When you are finished with your selection, you
can store the modified menu. To do this, move the
cursor to the “Exit” option. This option appears
in the “Options” menu in place of “Configure.”
Press the Operate button, and the modified menu
is stored. The new instrument settings are taken
effect at the same time.
If you wish to reactivate “Custom1“ (or ”Custom2“)
at a later time, move the cursor to “Configure /
Custom1 (or Custom2)” press the operate button.
After the “Protected option!“ message appears,
press the
buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. When you

open the “Setup” menu from the “Options” menu
again, only those options which were check-
marked appear now.
When shipped, Custom1 and Custom2 contain
predefined settings, which can be found on the
next page.
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Options
Setting Custom1:
Setting Custom2:
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File
11. File
11.1 Open
button to move the cursor to the “Open” option and

press the Operate button. The submenu opens.
Select “Standard.” When you press the Operate

button, all stored standards appear. Use the
buttons to select the desired standard, then press

the Operate button.
The cursor is always positioned on the standard
which was selected most recently.
After the standard has been selected, the
instrument returns to the previous measuring
mode. The selected standard is displayed below
the illuminant.
The procedure for opening a sample is identical.
Instead of “Standard,” select “Sample” with the
cursor.
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File
11.2 Save
button to move the cursor to the “Save” option.

button. Select “Standard”. Press the Operate
button again. The input menu for the standard
name appears.
You can use the
buttons to select the appropriate letter at the

position of the arrow. Use the
button to move the arrow to the next letter.

When you are finished with the input, press
the Operate button. The menu for entering the
tolerances appears. Enter the appropriate values,
then press the Operate button.
The procedure for storing samples is similar,
except that no tolerances are entered.
You can use the “File/Save/Sample–›Std” function
to save a sample reading as a standard.
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File
11.3 Delete
Example: “One Std”
button to move the cursor to the “Delete” option.

button. Use the
button to move the cursor to “One Std” and press

the Operate button. The selection menu for the
standard name appears. You can use the
buttons to select the standard you wish to delete.

When you press the Operate button, a prompt asks
you to confirm that you want to delete the selected
standard. Confirm your selection with the Operate
button, and the standard is deleted.
Use the
buttons to cancel the operation.

“Last Smpl” indicates that the most recently stored
sample will be deleted. “Memory” indicates that all
samples and standards will be deleted.
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File
11.4 Mean
The “Mean” submenu, which can be selected from
the File menu, contains the following options:
On
Del. Last
Define N
These options are described in detail in Chapter 8
“Multiple Readings”.
11.5 Print
You can output data to a connected printer. The
following choices are provided:
Standards:
All stored standards are printed in the format:
Name, Date, Time, Illuminant/Observer, Absolute
Measured Values, Tolerances.
Samples:
All stored samples are printed in the format:
Name, Date, Time, Illuminant/Observer, Absolute
Measured Values, Standard Name, Difference
Values.
Online:
The results are printed automatically after each
reading.
Color system, index, and illuminant/observer

are determined by the instrument settings at
the time of saving.
Spectral data is printed when the spectral
curve is selected (scale – spectrum).
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Interface
12. Interface
The measuring instrument has a serial interface
which makes it possible to communicate directly
with a PC or Printer.
Measurement data can be transfered from the
instrument’s memory or directly after each reading
to Windows™ applications.
The easy-link program is included in the standard
package for this purpose.
It contains predefined worksheets for quality
control (lab plot, trend graphics etc.).
Interface
Baud Rate: 9 600-115 200
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
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Standards
13. Standards
Color:
DIN 5033 Colorimetry; basic concepts.
DIN 5036 Radiometric and photometric properties of

materials; definitions characteristic.
DIN 6174 Colorimetric evaluation of colour differences of

surface colours according to the CIELAB formula.
ISO 7724 Paints and varnishes - Colorimetry.
ASTM D 2244 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color

Differences From Instrumentally Measured Color
Coordinates.
ASTM E 308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of

Objects by Using the CIE System.
ASTM E 1164 Standard Practice for Obtaining Spectrophotometric

Data for Object-Color Evaluation.
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Standards
Gloss:
DIN 67530 Reflektometer als Hilfsmittel zur Glanzbeurteilung

an ebenen Anstrich- und Kunststoffoberflächen
(Reflectometer as a means for gloss assessment of
plane surfaces of paint coatings and plastics)
ISO 2813 Paints and varnishes - Determination of specular

gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°
ISO 7668 Anodized aluminium and aluminium alloys -

Measurement of specular reflectance and specular
gloss at angles of 20°, 45°, 60° or 85°.
ASTM D 523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss
ASTM D 2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic

Films and Solid Plastics
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Technical data
14. Technical data
Color
Measurement geometry 45 circ./0 or d/8 per DIN, ASTM, ISO
Spectral range 400-700 nm
Spectral interval 10 nm
Photometric range 0-100 %, 0.01 resolution
Repeatability 0,01 DE*, 1 σ
10 consecutive measurements on white tile
Reproducibility 0,2 DE*, 1 σ
Average on 12 BCRA II tiles
Color systems CIELab, CIELCh, Lab(h), CIELab99, XYZ,
Yxy, Rx RyRz
Color differences ∆E*, ∆E(h), ∆EFMC2, ∆E94, ∆ECMC, ∆E99, ∆E2000
Component differences
Indices Yellowness: YI E313, YI D1925
Whiteness: WI E313, CIE, Berger
Grey Scale
Color Strength: maximum absorption
area under curve
tristimulus
Opacity
Metamerism
Illuminants C, D65, D50,
D55, D75 Daylight
A Incandescent light
F2 CWF
F7 broad-band fluorescent
light
F11 narrow-band fluorescent
light (TL 84)
F6, F8, F10 fluorescent light
Observer 2°, 10°
Aperture 11 mm (0.43 in.)
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Technical data
Gloss
Gloss Range 0-100 GU*
Repeatability 0,2 GU*
(spectro-guide-S: 0,1 GU*)
Reproducibility 1 GU*
(spectro-guide-S: 0,5 GU*)
Aperture 5 x 10 mm (0,2 x 0,4 in.)
General
Measurement time 0.4 seconds
Measurement interval 1 second
Memory 1500 standards/999 samples
Language German, English, French, Italian, Spanish,
Japanese, Chinese
Display size 60 x 30 mm (2.4 x 1.2 in.)
LCD, 128 x 64 Pixel
Display Absolute values, differences, Pass/Fail,
Metamerism
Power supply 4 AA batteries (Alkaline, NiCd or NiMH)
approx. 8.000 readings per charge
Interface V24 RS232
Operating temperature 10 - 42°C (50 - 110°F)
Humidity < 85 % relative humidity, non-condensing /
35°C (95°F)
Dimensions LxWxH
18 x 9.5 x 8 cm (7 x 3.7 x 3.2 in.)
Weight approx. 500 g (with batteries) (1.1 lbs)
*GU: Gloss units
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Errors and warning messages
15. Errors and warning messages

Standard Memory full!
The maximum number of standards (1500) is
already stored. Delete standards which are no
longer needed, or transfer to the PC.
Sample Memory full!

The maximum number of samples (999) is already
stored. Delete samples which are no longer
needed, or transfer to the PC.
Unstable measurement!
The instrument detected unsteadiness during
measurement. Repeat the measurement and keep
the instrument stable.
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Instrument reset
16. Instrument reset

The Instrument Reset returns the instrument to
the factory settings, i.e., it activates the advanced
version with the default settings.
Standard memory and sample memory are not
deleted.
To do the Instrument Reset, press the
buttons together until the message “Reset

Instrument“ appears.
Use the Operate button to confirm Instrument
Reset. You can use any other button to cancel the
operation.
Instrument Reset can be activated from any menu
by using the button combination described above.
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Cleaning and maintenance
17. Cleaning and maintenance
• Do not insert any objects into the measurement

aperture for cleaning. The instrument could get
damaged - affecting a proper and safe operation.
• Do not use any acetone! The instrument

housing is resistant to a number of solvents, but
cannot be guaranteed to withstand all chemicals.
You should therefore use a soft, moist cloth
for cleaning. For cleaning excessive dirt, use
propanol.
Cleaning standards
• Do not use any acetone!
The accuracy of the measurement can be
significantly impacted by using dirty or damaged
standards.
Since the surfaces of the standards are highly
sensitive, cleaning must be undertaken with great
care.
To clean standards, use a new lint-free cloth, dust-
free lens paper or an optical cloth.
Apply only slight pressure as you clean and make
certain there are no large particles stuck in the
cloth that could damage the surface.
For dirt that is difficult to remove, use an optical
cloth dipped in liquid. Then wipe the surface with a
dry optical cloth.
Exact calibration is not possible unless the
standard is in perfect condition. If the condition
of the standard seems doubtful because of its
appearance or measurement errors, we will be
happy to check it for you.
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Service and Certification
18. Service and Certification
Service
Besides the repair of your instrument we offer the
following additional services:
First diagnosis on the telephone or by e-mail
Call us or send us an e-mail and we will try to solve
your problem. If this is not successful, please send
us the instrument for repair.
Preventive maintenance, calibration, and
recertification
For precautionary reasons we recommend
regular preventive maintenance. We carry out
this preventive maintenance automatically when
you send us your instrument for maintenance
and recertification. We clean the optics, check
all functions, test and, if required, adjust the
measured values by using reference standards.
You will receive a certificate, which includes the
retraceability to international standards.
Loaners
During the period of repair we furnish you with a
loaner on request and availability.
Maintenance agreement
In case you want to make sure that the necessary
maintenance is being done on a regular basis
and on time, we recommend a maintenance
agreement.
Extended warranty contracts
Furthermore, you can request an extended
warranty contract for additional 12 months.
Ordering information:
SP-6801 Calibration service spectro-guide 45/0
SP-6802 Calibration service spectro-guide 45/0 S
SP-6834 Calibration service spectro-guide sphere
SP-6836 Calibration service spectro-guide sphere S
SE-6800 Extended warranty spectro-guide
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Service and Certification
Service Centers for BYK-Gardner products
Germany
BYK-Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Strasse 8
82538 Geretsried
Germany
Phone:+49-8171-3493-0
Fax: +49-8171-3493-166
USA
BYK-Gardner USA
9104 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046
USA
Phone:+1-301-483-6500
Fax: +1-301-483-6555
China
BYK-Gardner Shanghai Office
3/F, Building 22
No. 140 Tian Lin Road
Xuhui District
Shanghai 200233
P.R. China
Phone.: +86(021)3367-6331
Fax: +86(021)3367-6332
Brazil
BYK-Gardner Latin America
Rua Itaporanga, 340
Bairro Paraíso -Santo André-SP
CEP 09190-640
Brazil
Phone.: +55-11-2147-1199
Fax: +55-11-2147-1168
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Copyright
19. Copyright
This instruction manual is an important part of this instrument. It contains es-

sential information about setting up, placing in service and use. If you pass
the device on to another user, please ensure that the instruction manual is
included with the instrument. The manual must be studied carefully before
working with the equipment. Please contact your regional service office if
you have any questions or require additional information about the device.
The technology and fittings are based on state-of-the art optic and electro-
nic technology. New developments and innovations are constantly being
integrated into the equipment. Thus, the diagrams, dimensions, and techni-
cal data used in this manual may have changed as a result of adapting the
device to new information and improvements.
© Copyright 2011 BYK-Gardner GmbH

All rights reserved
No portion of the software, documentation or other accompanying materials

may be translated, modified, reproduced, copied or otherwise duplicated
(with the exception of a backup copy), or distributed to a third party, without
prior written authorization from BYK-Gardner GmbH. In any case, this re-
quires the prior written consent of BYK-Gardner.
BYK-Gardner GmbH offers no guarantee that the software will function wit-
hout error or that the functions incorporated therein can be executed in all
applications and combinations selected by you.
No liability other than as provided by law is assumed for direct or indirect

damage sustained in association with the use of the instrument, the softwa-
re or documentation.
BYK-Gardner GmbH reserves the right to update the software and written
documentation without prior notice.
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• The measurement unit consists of sensitive

CAUTION material damage

• Do not allow any foreign objects to get into the

• Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and do

Additonal information on use:

• You will find the technical data for all system

2. System description and Delivery notes

The instrument complies with the following

Comes complete with:

3.1 Power supply battery-operated

The battery must be placed in the measuring unit

3.2 Changing the battery

To remove the battery compartment, hold the

Fig. 2 Battery holder

Measuring Instrument Standard

1 Display 9 Standard Box

2 Battery Compartment 10 Diaphragm

3 Measurement Aperture 11 Standard

4 Battery Compartment 12 Black Standard

5 Instrument Label with

The basic system consists of the measuring

The instrument is operated by means of the

button. To select an option from the main menu,

The last option selected from a sub­menu is always

5.1 Turning on and measuring

The device is switched on with the Operate button.

First, the absolute values of the stan­dard are

5.2 Overview of main menu

Open Standard Sample Mode

The framed menu options are not accessible in

Color sys CIELab lllum/Obs F2/2°

Clean the standards with a moist cloth. Never use

To determine whether recalibration of the

The last option selected from a submenu is always

First, the absolute values of the standard are