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  • Page 1 MA-T6/MA-T12 Spectrophotometer User Guide...

  • Page 3: Settings Mode

    Wi-Fi soit minimisé. Equipment Information Use of this equipment in a manner other than that specified by X-Rite, Incorporated may compromise design integrity and become unsafe. To avoid discomfort, do not look directly into the measurement optics when the instrument is on.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Table of Contents Introduction and Setup Packaging Installing the Battery Pack Powering On Charging the Battery Pack Using the Charging Station Connecting the AC Adapter...
  • Page 7 M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Viewing Measurement Data Deleting Basic Samples Quick Compare Mode Creating Standards Selecting Standards Deleting Quick Compare Jobs Using Job Templates Running a Job from a Job Template...

  • Page 8: Introduction And Setup

    Side measure button AC adapter input 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. • MA-T6 or MA-T12 instrument • Safety strap •...

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack

    3. Close the access cover by pressing down until it locks into position. Use the rechargeable Li-ion batteries provided (X-Rite P/N SE15-40 / E-One Moli Energy Corp Model MCR-1821J/1-H); other types may burst causing personal injury. Replacement batteries can be purchased from your authorized X-Rite representative or E-One Moli Energy Corp.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery Pack

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Charging the Battery Pack General The battery pack for your new instrument comes in a low to medium charge state and should be charged before use (up to 4 hours for full charge).

  • Page 11: 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 and the battery pack is charging.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Usb Cable

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Connecting the USB Cable IMPORTANT: You must install the software before connecting the instrument to your computer. 1.

  • Page 13: User Interface

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R USER INTERFACE Navigating the Screen The instrument features a graphical touch screen display. All functionality is accessed directly through the screen.

  • Page 14: Measure Buttons

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Measure Buttons The instrument incorporates three measure buttons. One measure button (1) is located on the top of the instrument.

  • Page 15: Main Screen

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Indicator LEDs The circular multi-color LEDs located on the top of instrument provides visual feedback on the status of a measurement and pressure sensors.

  • Page 16: Basic Measurement

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Basic Measurement (2) This mode is used to take quick measurements with no standard comparison. Measurement data can be viewed and delete as needed.

  • Page 17: Settings Mode

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R SETTINGS MODE Settings mode is used to adjust and view the instrument’s settings. You should review the current settings before using the instrument for the first time.

  • Page 18: Language

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Language This option is used to set the language that is displayed on the instrument during operation.

  • Page 19: Display

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Display This option is used to set the display screen brightness. To set, tap Display and then slide the dot icon to the right or left to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
  • Page 20 Open Source This X-Rite product includes software code developed by third parties. This option displays the open source information. Memory: Tap this option to display memory used and the number of samples stored. All stored jobs and samples can also be cleared from this screen.

  • Page 21: Calibration Mode

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R CALIBRATION MODE The instrument includes an integrated calibration tile on the inside of the measurement port cover, which is used to automatically perform a calibration before each measurement.

  • Page 22: Calibrating The Instrument

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Calibrating the Instrument 1. Select the calibration option from the Settings menu as previously explained (see Entering Settings Mode).

  • Page 23: Operation

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R OPERATION The section explains instrument positioning techniques, Basic Measurement, Quick Compare, and running jobs from Job Templates.

  • Page 24: Additional Tips

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Additional Tips • Measurements performed on a surface with a curve can cause measurement errors especially at the near specular angles (±15°...

  • Page 25: Viewing Measurement Data

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R The bottom of the screen now shows the first measurement as completed and asks you to take the second measurement.

  • Page 26: Deleting Basic Samples

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 2. Tap the desired function to view the data. The arrow icon indicates the currently selected data view.

  • Page 27: Quick Compare Mode

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Quick Compare Mode The Quick Compare mode is used to compare standards with measured samples. Standards are either downloaded from the software application or created on the instrument.
  • Page 28 M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 6. Hold the instrument steady and press a Measure button or tap the screen to initiate a measurement.

  • Page 29: Selecting Standards

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 15. Tap the Back icon to return to the Quick Compare screen. Recently measured standards appear in the list.

  • Page 30: Deleting Quick Compare Jobs

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 5. Position the instrument on the sample area to measure as explained in Instrument Positioning.

  • Page 31: Using Job Templates

    M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Using Job Templates Job templates are created using a software application and then downloaded to the instrument. Job templates can contain multiple jobs which each include standards, checkpoint titles, and tolerances.
  • Page 32 M A - T 6 M A - T 1 2 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 6. Hold the instrument steady and press a Measure button or tap the screen to initiate a measurement.

  • Page 33: Appendices

    X-Rite, Incorporated has offices around the world. You can contact us using one of the following methods: •...

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Instrument

    Replacing the Battery Pack NOTE: If the battery pack is ever dropped, check it for damage and replace if necessary. Use the rechargeable Li-ion batteries provided (X-Rite P/N SE15-40 / E-One Moli Energy Corp Model MCR-1821J/1-H); other types may burst causing personal injury.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Troubleshooting Prior to contacting X-Rite support department for instrument problems, try the applicable solution(s) described below. If the condition persists, contact us using one of the methods listed in the Service Information section.
  • Page 36 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 MA-T6 / MA-12_EN_Rev. A...

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