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RM61 Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC RoHS/WEEE X-Rite products meet the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC and European Union – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. Please refer to www.xrite.com for more information on X-Rite’s compliance with the RoHS/WEEE directives.
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ATTENTION: Pour ne pas causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil, veillez à utiliser uniquement les chargeurs de batterie X-Rite SE30-81 (115 V) ou SE30- 177 (100-240 V). Veillez aussi à utiliser uniquement la batterie X-Rite SP62-79-23, d'autres batteries pouvant exploser et causer des blessures.
This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and jurisdiction and venue shall lie with the courts of Michigan as selected by X-Rite, Incorporated. Table of Contents Section 1 - Overview and Setup...
R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Section 1 - Overview and Setup Introduction The spectrophotometer is a compact, rugged and reliable color measurement instrument that reports spectral data to a PC. This manual covers the installation, basic operation and maintenance of the instrument.
S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Packaging Content Your instrument packaging should contain all the items listed below. If any of these items are missing, contact your Authorized Representative. • RM61 instrument with battery pack • Interface cable • Calibration standard •...
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R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 6. Press down on the pack until the connector is properly seated and the tabs click into position. Tab(2) Battery Pack Battery Connector 7.
R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Cable Connections and Charging The battery pack must be installed before plugging in the AC adapter. 1. Close any open software applications and shut down your computer.
R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Instrument LED Indicator The LED indicates a variety of instrument conditions, such as calibration mode and operation. Below is a complete list of conditions reported by the LED.
R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Section 2 - Calibration The software application prompts for an instrument calibration when required. The frequency at which this occurs depends on the application.
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R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 5. Position the instrument target window over the black port opening of the calibration reference. Black Port Opening 6. Press the instrument firmly to the shoe, the LED stops flashing (solid amber).
R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Section 3 - Taking Measurement You should refer to the documentation for the software program that you are using with your instrument. All applications that use the instrument must be running during measurements.
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R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 3. Press the instrument firmly to the shoe; the LED illuminates solid amber. Hold steady until one audible beep is heard, followed by a solid green LED for two seconds and then going out.
Customer Service Representative by phone at: (49) 2203-91450; or by fax at: (49) 2203-914519. You can also contact X-Rite’s support staff through our Support page at www.xrite.com. Instrument appears dead (no LED or beep during measurements): •...
The instrument is covered by a one-year limited warranty and should be referred to an authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period. X-Rite provides repair service to their customers. Because of the complexity of the circuitry, all repairs should be referred to an authorized service center.
R M 6 1 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R General Maintenance 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.
R M 6 1 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 a ceramic disk for white calibration measurements and a trap opening for black calibration measurements.
Usage Indoor only Altitude 2000m Pollution Degree Overvoltage Category II X-Rite standards are traceable to National Research Council Canada, Laboratory for Basic Standards. This product covered by U.S. and foreign Patents Pending. Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
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Fax (+41) 44 842 22 22 Corporate Headquarters - Asia Room 808-810 Kornhill Metro Tower, 1 Kornhill Road Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Phone (+852) 2 568 6283 Fax (+852) 2 885 8610 Please visit www.xrite.com for a local office near you. P/N RM61-500 Rev. D...
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