Thank you for purchasing a PCE-CSM series colorimeter from PCE Instruments. The colorimeters PCE-CSM 1, PCE-CSM 2 and PCE-CSM4 are the ideal measuring devices for quality control and offer great reliability when you need to comply with certain optical requirements. The colorimeters have an ergonomic design and are equipped with a user-friendly operator interface.
Dimensions 205 x 67 x 80 mm Weight 500 g Contents of delivery 1 x colorimeter PCE-CSM 1, PCE-CSM 2 or PCE-CSM 4 1 x USB cable 1 x aluminium carrying case 1 x lithium-ion battery 1 x mains adaptor...
Manual System description Button description Front view rear view 1. On/Off button 5. Enter button 2. Menu button 6. Back button 3. Up button 7. Testing button 4. Down button Interface description Connection for mains interface adaptor interfaces Mains adaptor: 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.
Manual Battery Lithium-ion battery Battery compartment cover Installing the battery 1. Make sure the device is turned off. 2. Open the battery compartment cover. 3. Put the battery in the allocated space. 4. Close the battery compartment cover. Charging the battery The battery can only be charged when the device is connected to a PC or to the mains adaptor.
Manual Changing the measuring aperture (only PCE-CSM 1) Installing the measuring aperture To install the measuring aperture, first put it in the allocated space (see picture below). Now turn it counter-clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. This means that the measuring aperture is now attached properly.
Manual Operation Turn on the device 1. Make sure the battery is installed or the device is connected to an external power source. 2. Turn on the device by switching the On/Off button to “1”. After a few seconds, you are automatically directed to the “Standard Measurement”...
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Manual After taking a “Standard Measurement”, you can also take one or more “Sample Measurements”. To do so, follow these steps: 1. When in the result screen of a standard measurement, press the Enter button . You are now redirected to the “Sample Measurement” display. 2.
Manual Additional functions 5.3.1 Record All measuring results are recorded and saved to the internal memory of the colorimeter. To view the , select “Record” and press Enter recorded data, press the Menu button to confirm. Now, you get to the following display: Here, you can navigate between the individual measurements by using the arrow keys ( ...
Manual 5.3.2 Calibration , select “Calibrate“ and press Enter To get to the calibration menu, press the Menu button Here you can select between white and black calibration. Use the arrow keys ( ) to select and press Enter to confirm. A confirmation display with instructions will appear. White calibration If you want to perform a white calibration, place the white calibration plate on the measuring aperture.
Manual 5.3.4 Tolerances , select “Tolerance“ and press Enter To set up or adjust tolerances, press the Menu button . Now, you get to the tolerance display. Here you can activate / deactivate different tolerances. To do so, select the desired option by using the arrow keys ( ) and press Enter .
Manual 5.3.7 Display mode , select “Display“ and press Enter To change the display mode, press the Menu button . Now, you get to the display mode settings. Here you have three different options: “CIE L*a*b*C*H*”, “CIE L*a*b*” and “CIE XYZ”. Use the arrow keys ) to select the desired option and press Enter to confirm.
Manual Time format Here you can choose between 24 h format and 12 h format. Use the arrow keys ( ) for selection and press Enter to confirm. Date format Here you can choose between year-month-day, month-day-year and day-month-year. Use the arrow keys ) for selection and press Enter to confirm.
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 Build-up The PCE-CSM PTB is built up of a base plate (1), a measuring plate with a powder compartment (2), a lens (3) and a mounting ring (4).
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...