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- Page 1 TECHKON Manual Scan-Measurement-System SpectroDrive Software ExPresso 3...
- Page 2 TECHKON software is the intellectual property of TECHKON GmbH. Purchase of the soft- ware grants the user a license for the use on one computer only. Programs may only be copied for back-up purposes.TECHKON can not be held liable for any damages that may occur by the use of the software.
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Page 3: Chapter 3: How To Use Spectrodrive And The Software Expresso
We are happy that you have selected this high-quality measurement system. It will be a valuable tool for your day-to-day quality control tasks.With this manual we invite you to learn how to use SpectroDrive and the software ExPresso 3. The manual is divided into three chapters:... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2: Installation of SpectroDrive and software ExPresso 3 2.1 Assembly of SpectroDrive ..............10 2.2 Installation of the software ExPresso 3........... 11 Chapter 3: How to use SpectroDrive and the software ExPresso 3 3.1 Operation of SpectroDrive..............12 3.2 Care and maintenance ................ 14 3.3 Software overview ................ -
Page 5: Chapter 1: General Description Of The Measurement System
Installation is simple as well. After a few minutes the system is operable and ready to take measurements. SpectroDrive can be used as a scanning device as well as a hand held instrument for single measurements. Just take the device from the horizontal track and position it wherever you want to take a color measurement. - Page 6 • no limitation in paper thickness • delivery contains all components • automatic polarizing filter function supplied in a practical carrying case for densitometric and colorimetric measurements Page 6 Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 1 - General description...
- Page 7 SpectroDens is the SpectroDrive is its flexi- instantly to the PC. mobile, multi-purpose ibility to be used with any spectro-densitometer, press type or format. which can be used at any location. Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 1 - General description Page 7...
- Page 8 105: 1280 mm 1800 mm scan length) on request Two different performance packages The scan-measurement device SpectroDrive and the MS-Windows software ExPresso form a complete quality control system for increasing productivity and quality of a printing press. There are two different versions available:...
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Page 9: Packing List
Recommended touch-screen: Elotouch 1727L 17” Optional accessories: • Print control strip TECHKON TCS, available as EPS- and pdf-files on CD • Software-upgrades from ExPresso Basic to ExPresso Pro • Replacement parts: Left holder with charging console and white standard, rechar geable battery, measurement lamp. -
Page 10: Assembly Of Spectrodrive
100 – 240 V. Use only the original TECHKON SpectroDrive AC adapter! (Part no.: FRIWO FW 75550/08). There are three adapter plugs for different countries. For changing, just pull the plug and push in the new one. Page 10 Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 2 - Installation... -
Page 11: Installation Of The Software Expresso 3
1. Confirm that the USB-dongle and the module for wireless data transmission are NOT connected to the PC. Insert the TECHKON CD into the CD drive of the running computer. (You will find the CD in the inlay at the back of the manual.) 2. -
Page 12: Operation Of Spectrodrive
It is important that the measurement aperture always covers the color patches completely during the entire scan. Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 3 - How to use SpectroDrive Page 12... - Page 13 The measurement aperture has to be on top of a non-printed area of the sheet. It can be performed with SpectroDrive on the track as well as with the measurement device taken off the track. Automatic turn off •...
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Page 14: Care And Maintenance
3.2 Care and maintenance SpectroDrive is a highly-precise optical instrument. It is designed to work in harsh, industrial environments. However, it should be handled with care. Avoid mechanical shocks, heat, dusty or humid environments! Cleaning The measurement head with the optical system is sealed against dust and dirt. - Page 15 Error handling • Should SpectroDrive do not work properly, first check, if the ExPresso software is running correctly.The status bar in the lower right corner will display if the device communicates correctly with the PC. It can be helpful to to plug-off and re-connect the module for the wireless data transmssion from the USB connection.
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Page 16: Software Overview
In the lower section of the screen there Wireless module • bar graph will display is a command bar and a status bar. SpectroDrive • numerical values. USB-dongle • Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 3 - How to use SpectroDrive Page 16... -
Page 17: Software Settings
The following example shows the set-up of a new printing press: All settings which were made, can later be recalled when defining a “Print job”, where the screen will appear in blue color. Page 17 Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 3 - How to use SpectroDrive... - Page 18 Printing conditions - Color bar The list of color bars included in the database is displayed. As a standard the TECHKON TCS print control strips are recommended. Other color bars can be used by using the Import-button. Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 3 - How to use SpectroDrive...
- Page 19 “SpectroDrive simulator” is a virtual measurement device which can be used for tests and demonstrations when no real hardware device is connected.The “SpectroDrive simulator” will also be used when no hardware protection key (don- gle) is connected and the software runs in demo mode.
- Page 20 It will show a virtual keyboard on the screen, every time a text has to be edited. • Printer: Selection of the printer to be used. • Language: Selection of the menu language. Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 3 - How to use SpectroDrive Page 20...
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Page 21: Defining And Running A Print Job
ExPresso. It can be selected from the “Print job - Select” menu. During measurements it will be shown in the lower left section of the status bar. Page 21 Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 3 - How to use SpectroDrive... - Page 22 The color bar which is printed on the sheet to be measured has to be selected. By pressing on “Scan color bar length” SpectroDrive will make an automatic test scan and will detect the length of the color bar. As a default, the color bar will be centrally aligned.
- Page 23 Measure - Gray balance (ExPresso Pro) The color bars TECHKON TCS Digital include a gray balance patch compliant with ISO 12647 in every ink zone.The Gray balance display will show densitometric Gray balance values for CMY in a bar graph. At a glance there can be diagnosed if the overprint of CMY is a neutral gray or if it has a color cast.
- Page 24 In this case there is not enough yellow ink applied in ink zone 8. In order to achieve a lower ∆E, the density has to be lifted by 0.07 to D=1,30. Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 3 - How to use SpectroDrive Page 24...
- Page 25 ExPresso application. A window for confirmation will appear.There is no need to actively save a Print job or settings made. Since ExPresso has an “autosave” functionality, all data is securely stored already. Page 25 Manual TECHKON SpectroDrive Chapter 3 - How to use SpectroDrive...
- Page 26 4 seconds for 520 mm sheet length); AC adapter, 100 – 240 V, 47 – 63 Hz single measurement approx. 1 second Part no.: FRIWO FW 75550/08 (if SpectroDrive is used as hand held device) Weight White reference Measurement device: 820 grams...
- Page 27 Device: Scan-Measurement System TECHKON SpectroDrive Serial Number: Manufacturer: TECHKON GmbH • Wiesbadener Str. 27 • D-61462 Königstein Telephone: +49 (0)6174 92 44 50 • Telefax: +49 (0)6174 92 44 99 E-mail: info@techkon.com • http://www.techkon.com Certification: The device is compliant with R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC concerning the electromagnetic compatibility EMC and is provided with the CE label.
- Page 28 It can be cleaned with clean, compressed air and an optics brush. We recommend a functionality check-up every 24 months at the TECHKON service center, which includes the issue of a new Manufacturer certificate. Warranty: The warranty for TECHKON products is 24 months starting with the date of purchase.The warranty is invalid if the damage...
- Page 29 Calibration: The integrated spectral sensor is calibrated by a white calibra- tion. After performing a white calibration with the supplied absolute white standard integrated in the charging console, the device is long term stable.We recommend to make a white calibration before every measurement series, to ensure the device is calibrated correctly.
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