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X-Rite Ci62L+RTL User Manual

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  • Page 1 Ci62L+RTL Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 3 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Equipment Information Use of this equipment in a manner other than that specified by X-Rite, Incorporated may compromise design integrity and become unsafe. WARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosive environments.
  • Page 4 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R If your device is equipped with a Bluetooth wireless transmitter, it contains the following module. Microchip RN42 Microchip Technology Inc.

  • Page 5: Warranty Information

    X-Rite, Incorporated. Patents: www.xrite.com/ip “© 2017, X-Rite, Incorporated. All rights reserved” X-Rite® is a registered trademark of X-Rite, Incorporated. All other logos, brand names, and product names mentioned are the properties of their respective holders. Warranty Information X-Rite warrants this Product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment from X-Rite’s facility, unless mandatory law provides for...
  • Page 6 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF X-RITE, OTHER THAN AN OFFICER OF X- RITE, IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY WARRANTY IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Table of Contents Introduction and Setup Packaging Attaching the Safety Strap Powering On and Off Locking the Navigation Control Power Save Modes Charging the Battery Pack...
  • Page 8 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Deleting a Standard Editing Standard Name Editing Standard Tolerances Projects Selecting a Project Creating a Project Adding Standards to a Project Deleting Projects, Standards, and Samples Locking a Project...

  • Page 9: Introduction And Setup

    Shoe USB and AC adapter inputs Packaging Your instrument packaging should contain all the items listed below. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact X-Rite or your Authorized Representative. • Ci62L+RTL instrument • Documentation and registration •...

  • Page 10: Attaching The Safety Strap

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Attaching the Safety Strap A safety strap is included with your instrument. The strap attaches to the back of the instrument and around your wrist.

  • Page 11: Powering On And Off

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Powering On and Off The power button is used to initiate the instrument from a power off state. Simply press and hold the button for three seconds to turn on the instrument.

  • Page 12: Power Save Modes

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Power Save Modes The instrument utilizes two power save modes to conserve battery life during nonuse times. Standby Mode: The instrument is ready to measure, however the display is not on.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    NOTE: The instrument can operate from the AC adapter only. The battery pack does not need to be installed. The AC adapter (X-Rite P/N SE30-277) overrides any charge condition of the battery pack in the instrument. Measurements can be taken even with a very low battery condition when using the AC adapter.

  • Page 14: User Interface

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R USER INTERFACE Instrument Controls The instrument controls are used to navigate the screen, select options, and perform measurements.

  • Page 15: General Sample Measurement

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R General Sample Measurement The instrument can take measures from just about any clean, dry surface that is reasonably flat. The instrument shoe should be able to rest flat and steady on the sample area.

  • Page 16: Main Screen Menu

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Main Screen Menu When the instrument is powered-up, the main (top level) screen appears after the diagnostics test is complete.

  • Page 17: Header Bar

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Header Bar The header bar at the top displays various icons showing the current instrument setup and condition.

  • Page 18: Configuration Mode

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R CONFIGURATION MODE Configuration mode is used to adjust and view the instrument’s settings. Each configuration option is explained in detail on the following pages.

  • Page 19: Measurement Trigger

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Exiting Configuration Mode After configuring options, use the Left navigation button to move the highlight focus to the Main screen icon in the Main column and tap the Select button to exit.

  • Page 20: Date Format

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Date Format This option is used to adjust the date format the instrument uses. The available settings are: MM/DD/YYYY (default), DD/MM/YYYY, DD.MM.YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD, and YYYY-MM-DD.

  • Page 21: Calibration Mode

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R CALIBRATION MODE The calibration consists of a ceramic plaque for white measurements and a trap opening for black measurements.
  • Page 22 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Exit icon Calibration mode icon Next icon Information that appears when calibration is not currently required 3.
  • Page 23 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Black trap opening 9. Press the instrument firmly to the shoe and hold steady until the display indicates that the reading is complete.

  • Page 24: Compare Mode

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R COMPARE MODE The Compare mode is used for comparing measurements without storing the data. If desired, standards can be saved for use in QA mode (refer to the following pages for additional information on saving standards).
  • Page 25 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Use the Up or Down navigation buttons to move the highlight focus to the Compare mode. An arrow () indicates Compare mode is selected.

  • Page 26: Measuring A Different Standard

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Standard Data 10. After the standard measurement(s) is complete, position the instrument on the first area of the sample to compare and take the measurement.

  • Page 27: Saving A Standard

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 3. Tap the Select button to change to the Measure Standard screen. 4. Measure the standard. Tapping the Select button with the Standard/Sample icon highlighted will toggle the measurement screen between Measure Standard and Measure Sample.

  • Page 28: Qa Mode

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R QA MODE The QA measurement mode is the main mode of operation. Sample measurements are compared to stored standards and the results displayed.
  • Page 29 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Measurement Mode icon 7. Select a project (if required). 8. Select the standard that will be used for the sample measurement. 9.
  • Page 30 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Measurement timestamp Difference data Sample data NOTE: If an error occurs during a measurement, try measuring the sample again.

  • Page 31: Advanced Features

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R ADVANCED FEATURES This section covers the procedures for editing standards and creating projects. Standards QA standards can be deleted, renamed, and tolerances edited after they are created in Compare Mode.

  • Page 32: Editing Standard Tolerances

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R NOTE: Select the backspace character () and use the Left navigation button to delete the unwanted characters.
  • Page 33 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Indicates that the tolerance plus and minus attributes change symmetric (locked) when edited. Indicates that the tolerance plus and minus attributes change asymmetric (not locked) when edited.

  • Page 34: Projects

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R NOTE: If additional tolerance sets (up to six) are required for the selected standard, highlight the right arrow icon is the Progress bar and tap the Select button.

  • Page 35: Adding Standards To A Project

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 4. Tap the Left navigation button to move the highlight to the Add Project screen. 5.

  • Page 36: Deleting Projects, Standards, And Samples

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 3. Tap the Select button and then tap the Left navigation button to move the highlight to the select standards screen.
  • Page 37 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 2. Highlight the Edit icon and tap the Select button to view the select option screen. 3.

  • Page 38: Appendices

    For sales questions or to order cables and accessories, visit our web site ( ) or www.xrite.com contact your nearest X-Rite dealer or service center. • Problems and questions can also be faxed to your local X-Rite office listed on our web site.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Instrument

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Cleaning the Instrument Your instrument requires very little maintenance to achieve years of reliable operation. However, to protect your investment and maintain reading accuracy, a few simple-cleaning procedures should be performed from time to time.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Calibration Reference

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Cleaning the Calibration Reference The calibration reference consists of white and green ceramic plaques, and a black trap opening. The calibration reference should be cleaned periodically.
  • Page 41 C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Black Trap Cleaning Procedure 1. Take apart the two sections by compressing the two locking tabs on both sides with your fingers and separating.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Battery Pack

    S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Replacing the Battery Pack Use the rechargeable Li-ion battery pack provided (X-Rite P/N SE15-40); other types may burst causing personal injury. 1. Carefully turn the instrument over and rotate the shoe back until it is completely open.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Troubleshooting Prior to contacting the support department for instrument problems, try the applicable solution(s) described below.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Technical Specifications Measurement Geometrics d/8°, DRS spectral engine, choice of optical aperture: 14 mm measurement area/20 mm target window Receiver Blue-enhanced silicon photodiodes Light Source...

  • Page 45: Green Tile Color Check

    C I 6 2 L + R T L S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Green Tile Color Check 1. Perform a calibration procedure if you have not already done so. Refer to the Calibrating section. 2.
  • Page 49 X-Rite Asia Pacific Limited Suite 2801, 28th Floor, AXA Tower Landmark East, 100 How Ming Street Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Phone (852) 2568 6283 Fax (852) 2885 8610 Please visit www.xrite.com for a local office near you. P/N Ci62L+RTL EN Rev. B...

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