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  • Page 1 Color-Densitometer DENS Manual...
  • Page 2 Purchase of the software grants the user a license for the use on one computer only. Programs may only be copied for back-up purposes. TECHKON can not be held liable for any damages that may occur by the use of TECHKON products.
  • Page 3 For the first steps we recommend to read chapter 1, in particular paragraph 1.4. You will be fascinated that after only 5 minutes you will know how to work with DENS. The second chapter will show you detailed insight into the measurement functions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Content ChaptEr 1: how to use tEChKON DENS Product description ..........................5 Packing list ..............................7 Design of DENS ............................8 Working with DENS ..........................9 Care and maintenance ........................11 ChaptEr 2: Description of the measurement functions Measurement function D ......................14 2.2 Measurement function D % ......................15...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: How To Use Techkon Dens

    Functional and attractive design  The new TECHKON DENS unifies three devices in one. It is a color reflection densi- tometer for CMYK color prints, a film transmission densitometer and a high-precision illuminated magnifying glass for the visual control of printing results.
  • Page 6 Manual TECHKON DENS The advantages of TECHKON DENS at a glance High-quality multi-channel color USB-port for easy battery charging   sensor Large color display  Patented measurement head for Self-explanatory operation   exact and direct positioning Automatic measurement function dis- ...

  • Page 7: Packing List

     www.techkon.com/index.php/dens.html Optional accessories Print Control Strip TECHKON TCS  (the Digital Print Control Strips TECHKON TCS can be downloaded free of charge at www.techkon.com Replacement parts Rechargeable battery  You will find the technical specifications in the appendix of this manual.

  • Page 8: Design Of Dens

    It is compact in size; the buttons can be reached with the index finger when the device is held. The display is clearly legible and a great advantage of DENS is, that it can be easily positioned on the measurement sample.

  • Page 9: Working With Dens

    DENS will display the last measurement done before turning-off. If no button is pressed within one minute, the device will switch off automatically. Switching it on again is easily done with the DENS button. There is no button to turn the device off.
  • Page 10 Manual TECHKON DENS How to measure After switching DENS on, it is instantly ready to measure. Just position the measure- ment aperture on top of the measurement sample and press shortly with the index finger the DENS button. Within less than one second the resulting measurement value will appear on the display of the device.

  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    – How to use TECHKON DENS 1.5 Care and maintenance DENS is a highly-precise optical instrument. It is designed to work in harsh, industrial environments. However, it should be handled with care. Avoid mechanical shocks, heat, dusty or humid environments.
  • Page 12 The rechargeable Li-Ion battery has a high lifespan. However, after a certain time it will loose its capacity and it will make sense to replace it. Only use original TECHKON DENS replacement batteries. The use of other batteries is hazardous.
  • Page 13 Especially the settings of the Density adjustment (SLOPE) influence the measurement result. Setting of the Density adjustment (SLOPE) With the SLOPE correction values it is possible to adjust DENS to the density values of other devices. 1. Press the CAL button for 5 seconds. The de- vice switches into the Slope calibration mode.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Description Of The Measurement Functions

    TECHKON DENS comprises the essential functions related to density measurement. A very practical feature is the Automatic Density mode. By a push of the DENS button the relevant measurement values are displayed. Depending on the type of measure-...

  • Page 15: Measurement Function D

    1. Place the measurement head above a solid patch and start the measurement by pressing the DENS button. The solid density value will be displayed. 2. Now make a second measurement on a % patch and the dot area in % will be shown.

  • Page 16: Measurement Function T

    2. If necessary do a calibration without film by pressing the CAL button. 3. Position the device on the measurement patch selected. 4. Start the measurement with the DENS but- ton. The measurable density in transmission de- pends on the luminosity of the light table. Av- erage bright light tables allow you to measure densities up to D = 4.00 and over.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    32 x 68 x 175 mm (approx. 1.3 x 2.7 x 6.9 inches) Versions DENS Status ISO E / Pol and DENS Status ISO T / no Pol: see page 6 Contents of delivery and spare parts: see page 7 Specifications may be subject to change without notice.

  • Page 18: Serial Number

    It can be cleaned with clean, compressed air and an optics brush. We recommend a functionality check-up every 24 months at the TECHKON service center, which includes the issue of a new Manufacturer certificate. WarraNty: The warranty for TECHKON products is 24 months starting with the date of purchase.
  • Page 19 calibratioN: The integrated multi-channel color sensor is calibrated by a white calibration. After performing a white calibration the device is long term stable. We recommend to make a white calibration before every measurement series, to ensure the device is calibrated correctly. StaNDarDS: The measurement device is manufactured according to the recommendations of the technical standards DIN 5033 part...

  • Page 20: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EU-Konformitätserklärung EC Declaration of Conformity Déclaration de Conformité de la CE Dichiarazione di conformità CE Hersteller: tecHKoN gmbH Manufacturer / constructeur / costruttore adresse: Wiesbadener Str. 27 Address / adresse / indirizzo D-61462 Königstein erklärt, dass die Produkte: Declares that the products / déclare, que le produits / si dichiara che il prodotto...
  • Page 22 Erfolg ist messbar TECHKON GmbH Wiesbadener Str. 27 ∙ D-61462 Königstein T +49 (0) 6174 / 92 44 50 ∙ F +49 (0) 6174 / 92 44 99 info@techkon.com ∙ www.techkon.com...

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