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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 IATA, ICOA, IMDG & PHMSA. The single cell battery contained in the CAPSURE device is 25g in weight, 3.7V, 1030mAh, and complies with the UN 38.3 tests in effect the year it was originally shipped.
  • Page 3 CAPSURE User Manual Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. If your device is equipped with a Bluetooth wireless transmitter, it contains the following module.

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by X-Rite. X-Rite shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the region in which the X-Rite service center is located.
  • Page 5 © Pantone LLC, 2010 Pantone is the copyright owner of color data and/or software for use only in combination with CAPSURE. PANTONE Color Data and/or Software shall not be copied onto another disk or into memory unless as part of the execution of CAPSURE.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Illumination ........................21 BT Unpair (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) ................22 Tutorial ..........................22 Reset Device ........................23 BT Standby Timer (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) ..............23 Bluetooth on/off (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) ..............24 Matching a Sample ........................25 Saving a Match with a Tag ......................27 Matching a Patterned or Multicolored Sample with Color Picker ..........28 Finding Alternative Colors Using Navigator ................29...
  • Page 7 CAPSURE User Manual Appendices ......................34 Troubleshooting ........................34 Screen Messages ........................34 Cleaning .............................35 Cleaning the Optics ......................35 Cleaning the Calibration Reference ..................36 Technical Specifications ......................37 FAQs ............................37 Bluetooth Device Pairing Procedures (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) ..........38...

  • Page 8: Description

    Andriods. To utilize the Bluetooth feature in the CAPSURE, you must first pair CAPSURE with the other device. The pairing procedure is only required the very first time you use the wireless feature to establish a connection. Once complete, CAPSURE automatically connects to the device when used.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • Quick Start Guide Important Information The color display of CAPSURE has limited capabilities dependant on viewing conditions. Colors on screen are for guidance only, verify with fan decks for visual accuracy. The color matches given by the instrument are meant to serve as guidelines only. You should always visually confirm that the color specified by the instrument is an acceptable match to the sample.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    3. Refer to the software help system for information on using the application. Charging the Battery Before using your CAPSURE for the first time it is important that you charge the battery. If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life.

  • Page 11: Powering On And Off (Battery Operation Only)

    Power button to turn on the instrument when this power down method is used. Initial Startup The very first time CAPSURE is powered on, you are asked to select the desired operating language for the instrument. After the language is selected, you can go through a short tutorial on using the instrument and then select the required fan decks and perform a calibration.
  • Page 12 CAPSURE User Manual View Tutorial 1. View the tutorial by pressing the right side of the Navigation control. Pressing the left side of the Navigation control takes you back one screen. Continue with remaining Tutorial screens Press Right Press Right Nav.

  • Page 13: Function Screens

    CAPSURE User Manual Function Screens The CAPSURE has been designed to allow easy navigation between functions with the principle of one color being active at a time. Functions are selected by pressing the left or right sides of the Navigation control. The active function is indicated by the highlighted icon on the function bar and the title of the window.

  • Page 14: Using The Capsure Instrument

    CAPSURE User Manual Using the CAPSURE Instrument General Use When holding the instrument by its sides, it should be easy to press the Measure button on the side with your thumb or index finger. To match a color, place the instrument flat against a color sample with the center of the sample positioned under the measurement optics.

  • Page 15: Navigating The Screens

    CAPSURE User Manual Navigating the Screens Many secondary screens contain the words “Back”, “Select”, and “Exit” at the bottom. This refers to actions that take place when using the Navigation control and Enter button. Back – indicates that the display is jumping back to the previous screen. This is selected by pressing the left side of the Navigation control.

  • Page 16: Selecting Samples

    CAPSURE User Manual Selecting Samples The CAPSURE instrument is unique in that is has been designed to measure a wide variety of inspiration items without the limitations on minimum size or surface textures. CAPSURE employs the principle of WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get).

  • Page 17: Calibration

    CAPSURE User Manual Calibration IMPORTANT: The calibration reference is dramatically affected by smudge marks and dust, and must be kept clean. It is recommended that the instrument is cleaned regularly. Refer to the Cleaning section later in this manual for procedure on cleaning the calibration reference and optics.

  • Page 18: Operation

    CAPSURE User Manual Operation Settings Menu The Setting menu is used to set instrument options, initiate a calibration and view production information from this menu. You should review and set the options as needed before using your instrument for the first time.

  • Page 19: Calibrate

    2. Press the Enter (Select) button to select the language and return to the Settings window. Fan decks The CAPSURE instrument is capable of storing up to a total of 15 fan decks. Each fan deck can be enabled or disabled, allowing for a color match to be found from the desired collections. A fan deck can also be set as a “priority”...

  • Page 20: Volume

    CAPSURE User Manual Priority fan deck and region (if available) 4. Select the fan deck settings option from the list by pressing the up and down sides of the Navigation control. 5. Press the Enter (Select) button to activate (green) or deactivate (red) the option.

  • Page 21: Product Info

    CAPSURE User Manual 5. Set the other volume level or press the right side of the Navigation control (Exit) to go to the Match screen. Product Info This screen displays important instrument information. Press the down side of the Navigation control to view additional information.

  • Page 22: Bt Unpair (Capsure Bluetooth Only)

    2. Press the Enter (Select) button to select the illumination and return to the Settings window. BT Unpair (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) If the CAPSURE Bluetooth device fails to pair or disappears from the available list of Bluetooth devices, a “BT Unpair may be required. After unpairing, repeat the connection process for Apple iOS or Andriod.

  • Page 23: Reset Device

    BT Standby Timer (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) The BT standby timer option is used to set the amount of time that the CAPSURE will remain connected to a device without any activity before timing out. The time can be set from 1 minute to 60 minutes in one minute increments.

  • Page 24: Bluetooth On/Off (Capsure Bluetooth Only)

    Bluetooth on/off (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) The Bluetooth on/off option is used to turn Bluetooth on or off in CAPSURE. Once on, a gray Bluetooth icon appears at the top of the screen. This icon is an indication that the Bluetooth option is activated.

  • Page 25: Matching A Sample

    CAPSURE User Manual Matching a Sample Make sure the white reference slider is in the storage location and position the CAPSURE on to the sample as previously explained. 1. Lightly press and hold the Measure button to activate the preview. The area to be measured is indicated in the preview by the circle.
  • Page 26 CAPSURE User Manual Match Quality Indication After a match, the instrument displays 1, 2, or 3 colored bars in the title row of the display. The bars indicate the quality of the match that was obtained. One “red” bar indicates an ok match, two “yellow”...

  • Page 27: Saving A Match With A Tag

    Each measurement or selected color is automatically saved in the history record. A voice tag or text tag can be saved with each color match. CAPSURE can store a maximum of 100 measurements which are stored in date & time order. When the limit of 100 records is reached the oldest record is automatically deleted.

  • Page 28: Matching A Patterned Or Multicolored Sample With Color Picker

    The initial color displayed in the Match window is the average color across the measurement area. Once CAPSURE detects a sample containing more than one color, the Color Picker icon in the function bar begins rotating and an audible tone is heard. The screen then automatically advances to the Color Picker function.

  • Page 29: Finding Alternative Colors Using Navigator

    CAPSURE User Manual Finding Alternative Colors Using Navigator The Navigator function enables you to find alternative colors for the identified match. 1. Perform a match or recall a stored color. 2. Select the Navigator icon in the function bar by pressing on the right side of the Navigation control.

  • Page 30: Color Schemes

    CAPSURE User Manual Color Schemes Displays preprogrammed color palettes/schemes for the matched color in the current fan deck. Certain fan decks will also displays a method (description) for each color scheme. Refer to Selection Screen later in this section for a detailed description on using this screen.

  • Page 31: Selection Screen

    CAPSURE User Manual Selection Screen Each alternate color method utilizes the identical selection screen to choose a color. Refer below for a description of the screen. 1. Scroll through the available colors using the up and down sides of the Navigation control.

  • Page 32: Recalling A Saved Record

    CAPSURE User Manual Recalling a Saved Record The Records function enables you to retrieve a stored match from the instruments database, delete an individual record, or delete all stored records. 1. Select the Records icon in the function bar by pressing on the right side of the Navigation control.

  • Page 33: Delete All Records

    CAPSURE User Manual Delete All Records This option allows you to delete all stored records on the instrument. 1. Press the up and down sides of the Navigation control to highlight Delete all records. 2. Press the Enter button. You are asked to confirm that you want to delete all.

  • Page 34: Appendices

    CAPSURE User Manual Appendices Troubleshooting Symptom Action Will not turn on Press and hold the Power button. Charge battery / plug in to USB port. Instrument not Hold down on/off button 10 seconds to turn off then restart. responding Instrument will not switch Remove the USB connection.

  • Page 35: Cleaning

    CAPSURE User Manual Cleaning The instrument should be stored with calibration slider in the closed position when not in use. Do not immerse the instrument in liquid, and do not use anything other than a water- dampened cloth for cleaning the exterior.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Calibration Reference

    CAPSURE User Manual 3. Blow short bursts of clean, dry air into the optics port. This should remove any accumulated debris from the optics. Canned air straw Optics port 4. Reposition the aperture over the optics housing and turn 45° clockwise to lock into place.

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    CAPSURE User Manual Technical Specifications Measurement time: < 3 seconds Operating Temp: 0° to 40°C (50° to 104°F) Storage temp: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) Humidity Range: 20- 80% RH (non-condensing) Usage: Indoor use only Altitude: 2000m Pollution Degree:...

  • Page 38: Bluetooth Device Pairing Procedures (Capsure Bluetooth Only)

    CAPSURE User Manual Bluetooth Device Pairing Procedures (CAPSURE Bluetooth only) To use your Bluetooth enabled phone or tablet with CAPSURE you must first pair the devices together before you can connect to an App. Once the pairing process is complete the connection remains in memory enabling quick reconnection when the devices are switched ON and Off.
  • Page 39 3. Check Bluetooth to turn it on. Your tablet scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range. If the CAPSURE you want to pair with isn’t in the list, ensure that the CAPSURE is turned on and Bluetooth is switched On.
  • Page 40 CAPSURE User Manual 7. Once the pairing process is complete the RM200 #XXXX will turn appear in your Paired devices, indicating you have successfully connected your two devices. The Apple or Android App can now be started.

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