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Manual
Color Meter PCE-CSM 7
Version 1.1
Date of creation: 05.10.2015
Date of last change: 27.12.2016
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- Page 1 From outside UK: +44 Tel: (561) 320-9162 Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0 Fax: (561) 320-9176 Fax: (0) 2380 98703 9 info@pce-americas.com info@industrial-needs.com www.pce-instruments.com/english www.pce-instruments.com Manual Color Meter PCE-CSM 7 Version 1.1 Date of creation: 05.10.2015 Date of last change: 27.12.2016...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Powder test box PCE-CSM PTB ....................15 7.1.1 Structure ............................15 7.1.2 Operation ............................. 15 Measuring device for liquids, pastes and powders PCE-CSM UTC ........16 7.2.1 Structure ............................16 7.2.2 Operation ............................. 17 Contact ........................19 PCE Instruments UK ........................ 19 PCE Americas .......................... 19... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a colour meter from PCE Instruments. The colour meter PCE-CSM 7 is an ideal measuring device for application in quality control and offers high accuracy. When using the colour meter, there are different colour spaces available (CIE L*a*b*C*h, L*a*b, XYZ, RGB, L*u*v, C*H). -
Page 4: Specification
Dimensions 205 x 70 x 100 mm Weight 500 g Contents of delivery 1 x colour meter PCE-CSM 7 1 x 4 mm aperture 1 x 8 mm aperture 1 x USB cable 1 x aluminium carrying case 1 x lithium-ion battery... -
Page 5: System Description
Manual System description Button description Interfaces... -
Page 6: Battery
Manual Power button: Press this button to turn on the device (button lock in place). Press the button again to turn off the device (button unlocks). DC interface: Only use the mains adaptor included in the package. If it breaks down, only use substitutions with the following characteristics: output 5 V DC, 2 A. -
Page 7: Change The Measuring Aperture
Manual Change the measuring aperture Remove the measuring aperture To remove the measuring aperture, turn it counter-clockwise by about 20 degrees and pull it off (see picture below). Install the measuring aperture To install the measuring aperture, put it in the allocated space and turn it clockwise by about 20 degrees (see picture below). -
Page 8: Operation
Manual Operation Turn on the device 1. Make sure the battery is installed or the device is connected to an external power source. 2. Put the device on the supplied calibration cover (for more information see chapter 5.3.2 “Calibration”). 3. Turn on the device by pressing the power button. After a few seconds, you are automatically directed to the “Standard Measurement”... -
Page 9: Additional Functions
Manual A reading which has been determined by using the “Standard Measurement” automatically serves as a reference value. You can add one or more sample measurements to this reading. To do so, you have to switch to the “Sample Measurement” screen: 1. -
Page 10: Calibration
If the auto calibration was not successful, the display shows a screen where you have the option to restart the white calibration or to skip it. If you choose skip, the PCE-CSM 7 uses the last white and black calibration. -
Page 11: Connection To A Pc
Manual Additionally, keep the device at least 3 meters away from reflecting objects like walls, tables or other objects. To start the calibration process, press the Testing button. Note: A calibration is only reasonable in the following cases: when first using the device, after strong changes in the environmental conditions, when the device has been used for a long time or when the measurement results are inaccurate. -
Page 12: Averaging
Manual 5.3.6 Averaging You can set the number of measurements which are performed during the measuring procedure. From these particular measurement results, the average value is generated. , select “Average“ and press Enter To get to the averaging settings, press the Menu button Here, you can set the number of measurements. -
Page 13: Light Source
Manual 5.3.9 Light source , select “Light“ and press Enter To change the light source, press the Menu button . Now you get to the light source settings. Here you can choose between D65, D50 and A. Use the arrow keys ( ) to select an option and press Enter to confirm. -
Page 14: Backlight
Manual Backlight Here you can choose for how long the backlight is active. Choose the desired option by using the arrow keys ( ) and press Enter to confirm. Contrast Here you can adjust the contrast of the display. Use the arrow keys ( ) to select an option and press Enter to confirm. -
Page 15: Optional Accessories
Manual Optional Accessories Powder test box PCE-CSM PTB With the optional powder test box PCE-CSM PTB you can determine the colorimetric parameters of powders. 7.1.1 Structure The PCE-CSM PTB consists of a base plate (1), a measuring plate with a powder compartment (2), a lens (3) and a mounting ring (4). -
Page 16: Measuring Device For Liquids, Pastes And Powders Pce-Csm Utc
Manual Measuring device for liquids, pastes and powders PCE-CSM UTC With the optional measuring device PCE-CSM UTC, you can determine the colorimetric parameters of liquids, pastes and powders. 7.2.1 Structure The PCE-CSM UTC consists of a base plate (1), an alignment plate for the colour meter (2), a measuring chamber (3) with a measuring hole (31), a tank with filling level indication (4), a cover plate (5) and an adjustment plate (6) with safety screws (7). -
Page 17: Operation
Manual 7.2.2 Operation 1. Put the colour meter into the measuring device PCE-CSM UTC (as seen on the picture below) and tighten it by using the adjustment plate (6) and the safety screws (7). The measuring hole should align with the measuring hole of the measuring chamber (3). Make sure that the colour meter is in the right place and tightened properly before moving on. - Page 18 Manual 3. Put the cover plate (5) on the measuring chamber of the PCE-CSM UTC. There is an indication on the cover plate, as well as on the measuring chamber. Please make sure that these indications are aligned properly (see picture below). 4.
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Page 19: Contact
Contact If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments. PCE Instruments UK By post: PCE Instruments UK Ltd. Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom, SO31 4RF...
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