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  • Page 1 SP60 Series S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Getting Started...
  • Page 2 SP60 Series Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC WEEE As of August 13, 2005, X-Rite products meet the European Union – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Please refer to www.xrite.com for more information on X-Rite’s compliance with the WEEE...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2007 by 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. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started This document is designed to get you familiarized with your X-Rite SP60 Series Spectrophotometer. If you need any further instructions or information, you can find a complete Operator's Manual in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file on the CD that is shipped with your instrument.

  • Page 5: What To Do First

    Remove the instrument from the shipping carton. Be sure to keep the original carton. If shipment is necessary, the instrument should be packaged in the original carton. Contact X-Rite if you need a new shipping carton. • Inspect the instrument for any damage. If any damage occurred during shipment, immediately contact the transportation company.

  • Page 6: Charge The Battery Pack

    1. Verify that the voltage indicated on the adapter complies with the AC line voltage in your area. If not, contact X-Rite or an authorized representative. 2. Insert the small plug from the adapter into the power-input connector on the instrument. (If you are using serial cable SE108-92, you may insert the small plug into the power connector at the end of the cable.)

  • Page 7: Unlatching The Instrument Shoe

    S P 6 0 S E R I E S S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R To change the Aperture Setting and Target Window: 1.

  • Page 8: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D The shoe must also be open to gain access to the battery compartment when the battery requires replacement. To Unlatch the Instrument Shoe: 1. Hold the shoe next to the instrument housing and lift upward on the spring-loaded latch.

  • Page 9: Instrument Description & Features

    S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Instrument Description & Features The X-Rite SP60 Series Spectrophotometer’s compact spectral engine utilizes X-Rite’s DRS (Dynamic Rotational Sampling) technology, allowing accurate and precise measurements. This instrument has intuitive keys and a high-contrast graphic display.

  • Page 10: Measurement Screens

    Information, Color Data Parameters, and Color Data. QA Mode The QA measurement mode can be used in conjunction with a quality assurance software package, such as X-Rite’s, X-RiteColor® Master program (SP62 and SP64 only). Projects and standards are downloaded to the instrument and sample...
  • Page 11 S P 6 0 S E R I E S S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Analyze Mode The Analyze mode allows you to take measurements and display the resulting color data (actual and difference) without storing the data in the instrument.

  • Page 12: Standard Screen

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D pressing the Enter key # with the sample number highlighted pages through samples associated with the current standard and project (or hold down the Enter key # to access a specific number from the editor dialog).

  • Page 13: Projects Screen

    S P 6 0 S E R I E S S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R • Std Lock – this menu item is used to change the lock status of the current standard.

  • Page 14: Run Job Screen (Sp64 Only)

    Run Job Screen (SP64 only) The Run Job function is used to select a job sequence downloaded from an X-Rite software program, such as X-RiteColor® Master. A typical job prompts you on the instrument screen with a measurement sequence. Measurement data is then uploaded to the computer for analysis.

  • Page 15: Using The Instrument

    S P 6 0 S E R I E S S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Using the Instrument Opening a Mode or Menu Opening a mode or menu allows you access to additional items related to the menu or specific information for a mode.

  • Page 16: Opening A Pop-Up Editor

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Opening a Pop-Up List Box Opening a pop-up list box allows you to select items and/or change settings for a selection or function. Below is an example of a list box.

  • Page 17: Selecting Single Or Multiple Items

    S P 6 0 S E R I E S S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Selecting Single or Multiple Items Many settings and modes allow you to select single or multiple items from a list or from a menu.

  • Page 18: Taking A Measurement

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Taking a Measurement When taking a measurement, be sure to use the previously discussed proper measurement techniques. To take a measurement: 1. Center the instrument target window over a sample to measure.

  • Page 19: Calibrating The Instrument

    S P 6 0 S E R I E S S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Calibrating the Instrument Under normal circumstances, the instrument should be calibrated at least once a day.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Instrument

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Configuring the Instrument You may set up your instrument according to your specific needs. This is done through the Configuration menu. The top level configuration menu has five main option categories that access several sub menus.
  • Page 21 S P 6 0 S E R I E S S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R When auto standard is disabled (off), a standard must be manually selected before a difference measurement.
  • Page 22 Standards mode and allow setting the shade sort range and box size. • SP88 SPEX Mode – When enabled (on), specular values are calculated the same as X-Rite’s SP88 instrument. Database Tools The Database Tools configuration allows you to determine the following settings: •...
  • Page 23 Off, the instrument communicates normally. When set to SP68, the instrument duplicates the SP68 communication (including RCI version command response) allowing communication with older X-Rite software packages (QA-Master, Paint-Master, etc.). • Read Oper. – Determines the method that is used to take a measurement.
  • Page 24 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Switch Only – The instrument read switch initiates a measurement. Key Only – The Read key on the instrument must be pressed to initiate a measurement. Switch and Key –...

  • Page 25: User Dialog Error Messages

    S P 6 0 S E R I E S S P H E R E S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Error Messages Errors encountered during a measurement are displayed on the instrument screen.
  • Page 26 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
  • Page 28 Corporate Headquarters - USA 4300 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 Phone 1 800 248 9748 or 1 616 803 2100 Fax 1 800 292 4437 or 1 616 803 2705 Corporate Headquarters - Europe Althardstrasse 70 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone (+41) 44 842 24 00 Fax (+41) 44 842 22 22...

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