X-Rite VeriColor Spectro Setup & Operator Manual page 27

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Targeting a Part

Because the VeriColor Spectro instrument over illuminates, it is sometime difficult to tell

exactly where the instrument is viewing to determine color. This is particular true for small

part measurements.

Targeting a part is the method of adjusting the VeriColor Spectro to the required position for

part measurements. Performing the targeting procedure is only needed if the location of the

part to be measured is critical. For example, the measurement area is small or very close to

the spot size of the VeriColor Spectro.

1. Targeting is started by selecting Target Light from the Instrument menu, Setup menu,

Verify mode, Compare mode, or Monitor mode.

2. Target Light dialog and a red ring (elliptical at 0°/30° and circle at 30°/0°) approximately

1.00" in diameter begins flashing. This is the VeriColor Spectro's measurement viewing area.

You can turn the targeting light off or on by clicking the appropriate button.

3. Without disturbing the pre-aligned height and position of the VeriColor Spectro, carefully

adjust the VeriColor Spectro (x and y coordinates) so the red circle is centered on the

area of the part you wish to measure.

NOTE: The illumination area is an

approximation and is intended to help you

visually locate your sample. When the

instrument is mounted at 0°/30°, the

illumination will be more of an elliptical shape,

and you should make your 1.00" reference

starting from the outside edge of the

illuminating circle.

Outside edge

1" diameter

4. After the desired positioning is achieved, secure the VeriColor Spectro.

5. Click the Close button to turn off the light and close the Target Light dialog.

Approximate

Illumination

area

Red alignment spot

V E R I C O L O R

S P E C T R O

0°/30° Mounting

Area of part

to measure

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