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  • Page 2 SpectroEye™...
  • Page 3 The purpose of this manual is to illustrate the various fields of application and how to integrate SpectroEye into your working environment in the most effective way possible. We hope you enjoy reading the manual, and enjoy working with your SpectroEye as well.
  • Page 4 Additional function symbol The function described here is The manual is divided into four chapters: Set-up, Use, Practice and not part of the SpectroEye basic Appendix. The content of each chapter is given to the right. This system specifications. The corresponding description should only be read if gives quick and precise access to the information you require.
  • Page 5 This chapter is an introduction to the operating principles of the device. It illustrates how to make chromatic measurements and comparisons with the SpectroEye through a number of classic application examples. In this chapter we will take a detailed look at...
  • Page 6 SpectroEye™...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    General 1.1.1 General safety recommendations 1.1.2 Supply specifications Set-up 1.1.2.1 Basic equipment and accessories 1.1.2.2 Equipment firmware 1.1.3 SpectroEye functional elements SpectroEye preparation 1.2.1 Charging the batteries 1.2.2 Transportation safety deactivation 1.2.3 SpectroEye connection options 1.2.3.1 Communications adapter 1.2.3.2 Connecting the battery charger 1.2.3.3 Connecting to a PC...
  • Page 8 SpectroEye™ Kapitel...

  • Page 9: General

    To avoid operating errors, SpectroEye should be used exclusively by specifically trained personnel. SpectroEye must only be used on dry, flat, horizontal and stable surfaces, and must not be exposed to direct sunlight. SpectroEye must only be used in the operating...

  • Page 10: Supply Specifications

    1.1.2 Supply specifications 1.1.2.1 Basic equipment and accessories The SpectroEye and related standard accessories are delivered in a case. It is advisable to keep the case in good condition ! If the SpectroEye has to be transported or shipped, it must be packed in the original case to avoid damage.

  • Page 11: Equipment Firmware

    1.1.2.2 Equipment firmware The firmware for the SpectroEye has a modular configuration. This means that the range of functions must be configured according to requirements when the device is purchased, and that possible supplementary functions can be added at any time.

  • Page 12: Spectroeye Functional Elements

    Serial plate The certification plate gives the main specifications of the SpectroEye at a glance. The serial number of the instrument is very important, and must be quoted when contacting GretagMacbeth either by phone or via the Internet.

  • Page 13: Spectroeye Preparation

    SpectroEye preparation 1.2.1 Charging the batteries The SpectroEye is subject to quality control and the batteries are charged prior to delivery. If a long period of time passes between delivery from GretagMacbeth and Set-up, the instrument must be recharged using the battery charger supplied.

  • Page 14: Spectroeye Connection Options

    Ethernet or the battery charger can be connected to this socket. This Ethernet connection is not crossed and can be used when the SpectroEye is connected to the network via a Hub. If the socket is not used for Ethernet, the battery charger can be connected here.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Battery Charger

    1.2.3.2 Connecting the battery charger 1. Insert connecting cable 36.64.31 into the SpectroEye Take care to use the right connecting cable! data port. 2. Insert the other end of the connecting cable into the GretagMacbeth instrument socket of the communications adapter.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Macintosh

    1.2.3.4 Connecting to a Macintosh 1. Insert connecting cable 36.64.31 into the SpectroEye Take care to use the right connecting cable! data port. 2. Insert the other end of the connecting cable into the GretagMacbeth instrument socket of the communications adapter.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Seiko Printer

    Connecting to a Seiko model DPU 411 printer Take care to use the right connecting cable! 1. Insert connecting cable 36.64.31 into the SpectroEye data port. 2. Insert the other end of the connecting cable into the GretagMacbeth instrument socket of the communications adapter.

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Ethernet

    3. Insert the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet X socket on the communications adapter. Transport For transporting the SpectroEye, always use the original case GretagMacbeth declines all responsibility for damage to the and secure the instrument with the transport protection.
  • Page 19 2.4.2.3 Measurement of samples 2.4.2.4 Assigning samples to a reference 2.4.2.5 Repeating a series Appendix 2.4.3 Jobs 2.4.3.1 Creating a job 2.4.3.2 Measurement of samples 2.4.3.3 Additional processing and deleting of samples 2.4.3.4 Remeasure a job SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...
  • Page 20 2.6.1.3 LCD contrast 2.6.1.4 Date and time 2.6.1.5 Battery 2.6.1.6 New functions 2.6.1.7 Instrument type 2.6.1.8 Service 2.6.1.9 Transport protection 2.6.2 User defined settings 2.6.2.1 Measurement set-up 2.6.2.2 Functions access 2.6.2.3 Printer 2.6.2.4 Turn display 2.6.2.5 Language SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 21: Instrument Philosophy And Firmware Structure

    2. Use The SpectroEye has just two control devices to control the This chapter must be read carefully. It contains important basic infor- instrument operations, the control wheel and the measurement mation which is helpful for a quick pad. The measurement pad is designed according to technical-...

  • Page 22: Data Management

    This serves to protect specific user data from possible and setting set for their own unauthorised access. It puts the SpectroEye into a protected particular type of work. This further serves to protect data and settings condition, and the instrument can only be rendered operative from possible unauthorised access.

  • Page 23: Operating Principles

    Operating principles Through the main menu, the software of the SpectroEye leads to the measurement windows. The wheel may be used to select the desired menu options, while the measurement pad – besides performing a measurement – also acts as the ENTER key.
  • Page 24 Accept the new data setting. The entire procedure will be described in this manual as follows: From the main menu, select Settings > User defined > Measurement set-up > Measurement conditions > Illuminant and set D65. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 25: Measurement Window

    ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 26: The Symbols Bar

    There are also certain icons for optional functions which may not be installed on the SpectroEye. These icons are only available if the optional function has been purchased and installed. In the following overview, these are distinguished by the puzzle symbol.
  • Page 27 Instead of measuring a reference color, the measurement value can be taken from a database. Similar color This icon must be selected if the SpectroEye has to search in a database for the nearest measured value. Recipe If a reference has been selected from one of the color guides, the standard recipe in the instrument memory can be displayed using this icon.
  • Page 28 This function determines which reference is assigned to a sample. The assignment may be manually defined or performed automatically by the SpectroEye. Modify reference Within a given job or series, this icon permits creation Read chapter 2.4.2.2 of new references or modification of existing ones.

  • Page 29: Initial Settings

    Initial settings When working with the SpectroEye, modification of some basic If the basic settings are not made immediately, be sure to at least settings are rarely done or never need to be performed. Many of check them before beginning a job.

  • Page 30: Data Interface

    ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ the SpectroEye and the printer or PC, select the Serial option and proceed as follows: 1.First set the correct transmission speed using the Baud rate option. 2.Then under Handshake, select - No - Xon/Xoff - Hardware 3.Save settings with Accept data.

  • Page 31: Lcd Contrast

    ○ ○ ○ To automatically integrate the measurement results with the correct date and time, the SpectroEye is equipped with a clock/calendar. Its accuracy should be checked regularly, by selecting: Settings > General > Date and time Remember to correct the clock even when changing from summer to standard time and viceversa.

  • Page 32: User Defined Settings

    ○ ○ ○ The clock built into the SpectroEye may be running either slightly fast or slightly slow. If the time on print-outs is wrong, the clock can either be reset as described previously, or its long term speed can be adjusted.

  • Page 33: Printer

    SpectroEye through the serial interface port. To obtain a correct print-out, it is necessary to give the SpectroEye specifics about the printer to be used. Always follow the indications given in the printer manual and read the...

  • Page 34: Measurement Set-Up

    If you select Abs, besides the printed ink layer, the measurement will also include the paper effect. Here the integrated white reference will be used as the white base. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...
  • Page 35 If you select Auto, SpectroEye will automatically use the white base usually adopted for the selected function. For densitometric functions, this is the white base of paper, while for spectrophotometric functions it is the absolute white base. - Illuminant To calculate the special color values, select the desired...
  • Page 36 When the data entry procedure is completed, save the tolerance values using Accept data. All the subsequent Pass/Fail evaluations will refer to this formula and to the tolerances defined here. The Pass/Fail evaluation is displayed only if the corresponding measurement function has been selected. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...
  • Page 37 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ For non-homogeneous samples and references SpectroEye is able to calculate the average of different measurements. Starting from the Measurement set-up menu, select Averaging. Here you can activate or de-activate automatic averaging, as well as set-up the number of measurements to be taken for each average.
  • Page 38 You may choose Transparent ink, Opaque ink and Textile dye. During the measurement, the symbol bar of the measurement window shows the function parameter icon. After having selected the corresponding measurement functions you can always change all settings performed. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 39: Working With The Spectoeye

    Ensure that settings are still matching your needs. At delivery time the SpectroEye is configured in such a way that the measurement conditions cannot be directly changed using the special icon. As these settings greatly affect the measurement results they must be kept constant, especially during the comparisons between measured values.

  • Page 40: Reference And Sample Measurement

    The measurement data detection sequence can be easily selected. To do this, position the SpectroEye on the area to ensuring that the measurement aperture is completely filled with the color to be measured. Lay the instrument on the measurement surface and ensure it is perfectly level and not subject to vibrations.

  • Page 41: Graphical Representation Of Measurement Results

    To change between numerical and graphical display you can use the Graphical/Numerical icons on the symbol bar. The SpectroEye may represent both absolute values and differences in graphical mode. For the CIELAB function the various graphic representation possibilities are as follows: •...

  • Page 42: Printing The Measurement Values

    - All values The printing output is determined by the current display mode. If the SpectroEye display is set to graphical mode, both graphics and numerical values will be printed. If the numerical display is selected, only the measurement values will be printed.

  • Page 43: Switching Between Measurement Functions

    2.4.1.6 Switching between measurement functions The SpectroEye allows the originals to be quickly and simply analized within the measurement modes, once they have been measured. The SpectroEye comes with the Density and CIELAB measurement functions. The following section gives a detailed explanation on how to switch from CIELAB to Density functions.

  • Page 44: Series Measurement

    2.4.2 Series measurement In Series measurement it is possible to save in the SpectroEye’s ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ memory, several references as Series. The measured sample is either automatically or manually assigned to the related reference.

  • Page 45: Additional Processing And Deleting Of References

    Pass/Fail evaluation is performed. With the measurement of a new sample the previous measurement value is overwritten, and a reference assignment as well as a Pass/Fail evaluation are performed. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 46: Assigning Samples To A Reference

    2.4.2.4 Assigning samples to a reference SpectroEye automatically assigns a sample to the reference which, from the colorimetry viewpoint, is the closest to the value of the sample. If you wish to define which reference is to be assigned to the measured sample, use the Select reference icon inside the symbol bar.

  • Page 47: Creating A Job

    SpectroEye. To enter them, proceed as follows: • Enter the job name The SpectroEye automatically assigns a name to the new job which can be modified using the Name: menu option. • Checking the measurement conditions ○...
  • Page 48 The special “References” window appears. This window is used exclusively to create and process references. Measure the desired reference. As soon as the measurement value is taken, a reference name assigned by SpectroEye appears and the symbol bar shows the Reference parameter icon.

  • Page 49: Measurement Of Samples

    The new measurement value replaces the previous one on the display. The assignment of the new sample to a reference, the Pass/Fail evaluation and the sample numbering are then performed. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 50: Additional Processing And Deleting Of Samples

    ○ ○ ○ The SpectroEye stores all the samples measured within a job. When a series of samples have been taken they can be displayed and deleted, as desired. To do this select the Sample icon within the measurement windows.

  • Page 51: Database Management And Maintenance

    Database Management and Maintenance A very important feature of SpectroEye is the possibility to collect data inside the instrument for long term storage. From the Database menu select: • Jobs Collection of processed jobs including ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 52: Delete Jobs

    To delete all the job‘s data, select the Delete all Jobs menu item. The data will be deleted only if you choose Yes to the delete confirmation request. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 53: Reference Libraries

    ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Enter the reference library name SpectroEye automatically assigns a name to the new reference library; however you can change it by selecting the Name: menu item. • Enter the reference ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 54: Managing An Existing Library

    To select and delete a given library, select from Database > Reference libraries menu, the Delete library menu item. To delete all the libraries select the Delete all libraries menu item. The data will be deleted only if you choose Yes to the confirmation request. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 55: Users

    2.5.3 Users With the Multi-user function package you will have the ability to configure your SpectroEye for different users or user groups. You may create new users inside the database, delete or edit the user names and passwords. 2.5.3.1 Creating new users ○...

  • Page 56: Modifiy User

    To delete a user select the Database > User > Delete user item from the main menu. The display will show all the users not currently active. If you select a user and reply with Yes to the confirmation question, the user will be deleted. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 57: Settings

    Settings When working with the SpectroEye, modification of some basic ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ settings are rarely done or never need to be performed. Many...

  • Page 58: Setting Protection

    ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ the SpectroEye and the printer or PC, select the Serial option and proceed as follows: 1. First set the correct transmission speed using the Baud rate option. 2. Then under Handshake, select - No...

  • Page 59: Lcd Contrast

    ○ ○ ○ To automatically integrate the measurement results with the correct date and time, the SpectroEye is equipped with a clock/calendar. Its accuracy should be checked regularly, by selecting: Settings > General > Date and time Remember to correct the clock even when changing from summer to standard time and viceversa.

  • Page 60: Battery

    ○ ○ ○ The clock built into the SpectroEye may be running either slightly fast or slightly slow. If the time on print-outs is wrong, the clock can either be reset as described previously, or its long term speed can be adjusted.

  • Page 61: Instrument Type

    ○ ○ ○ ○ Before packing and sending your SpectroEye or transporting on long travels, it is advisable to activate the transport protection feature. This will help to avoid damage to the measurement head due to accidental bumps. To activate the transport protection, select the following from the main menu: Settings >...

  • Page 62: User Defined Settings

    - Pol -> polarisation filter - D65 -> Average North Sky daylight - UVCut -> UV suppression If you don‘t know which filter must be used select NO for spectral measurements and POL for densitometric measurements. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...
  • Page 63 Here the integrated white reference will be used as the white base. If you select Auto, SpectroEye will automatically use the white base usually adopted for the selected function. For densitometric functions, this is the white base of paper, while for spectrophotometric functions it is the absolute white base.
  • Page 64 - Density standard Normally the density standard used If you wish to use the SpectroEye spectrophotometer in the USA is ANSI T while in also as a densitometer, you must define which density Europe it is DIN. As a guide line it standard to operate with.
  • Page 65 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ For non-homogeneous samples and references SpectroEye is able to calculate the average of different measurements. Starting from the Measurement set-up menu, select Averaging. Here you can activate or de-activate automatic averaging, as well as set-up the number of measurements to be taken for each average.
  • Page 66 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ When measuring the printing plate, to determine the physical dot area coverage of your printing plate, set the Yule-Nielsen factor. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...
  • Page 67 In general, any function is neither cancelled nor inserted here, but rather window shows the function parameter icon. After having selected made available in the user area. the corresponding measurement functions you can always change all settings performed. SpectroEye™ 2 • Use...

  • Page 68: Functions Access

    The user area may be individually adjusted during the function access, according to the specific user needs. For example, if you want to use your SpectroEye as a simple density measurement tool, connected to a printer, you will want to de-activate all the spectrophotometric functions.

  • Page 69: Printer

    Measurement results can be sent directly to a printer, without the need of a computer. In such cases the printer is connected directly to the SpectroEye through the serial interface port. To obtain a correct print-out, it is necessary to give the SpectroEye specifics about the printer to be used.

  • Page 70: Turn Display

    ○ ○ ○ The SpectroEye is designed to be used with one hand. On delivery from the factory, it is set for use with the right hand. So that left-handed people may also use the SpectroEye with ease, the displayed data can be rotated.
  • Page 71 Best Match 3.1.1 General 3.1.2 Configuring the Function Set-up 3.1.3 Performing the Measurement 3.1.4 Interpreting the Measurement Results Functions Appendix SpectroEye™ 3 • Functions...

  • Page 72: Best Match

    3. Functions In this chapter we will take a detailed look at selected functions which highlight the high standard of the SpectroEye unit. Best Match 3.1.1 General The SpectroEye Best Match function allows you to quickly and The illustration below shows the Best Match function with...

  • Page 73: Configuring The Function

    ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ you want to compare. Choose a Sample. Place the measurement module on the point you want to measure and perform the measurement. SpectroEye™ 3 • Functions...

  • Page 74: Interpreting The Measurement Results

    ∆E best as the Best Match (optimum possible match). In our example ∆E best is 0.14. You can print this measurement result by selecting For more information on printing, the Print icon. please refer to Chapter 2.4.1.5 Printing the Measurement Values. SpectroEye™ 3 • Functions...
  • Page 75 4.1 Technical specification 4.2 Declaration of conformity Set-up Functions Appendix SpectroEye™ 4 • Appendix...
  • Page 76 SpectroEye™...
  • Page 77 Ethernet 10 BaseT, 10Mbps Power supply Internal battery NiMH battery pack, nom. 7.2V, 1300 mAh SpectroEye power supply 15 VDC, 0.8 A Charge inlet 85 VAC to 270 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Charge time approx. 3 hours, autom. Disconnection Charge status Autom.
  • Page 78 Gretag-Macbeth AG Althardstrasse 70 CH-8105 Regensdorf herewith declares that the product Spectrophotometer SpectroEye is in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directive(s) (including all applicable amendments) 73/23/EEC Electrical equipment for use within specified voltage limits 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility and that the standards and/or technical specifications referenced overleaf have been applied.
  • Page 79 SpectroEye™ 4 • Anhang...
  • Page 80 Rm 1106 Nan Zheng Building, 580 Nanjing Road (W), Shanghai, Tel: +86 21 6267 6180, Fax: +86 21 6267 6832 Visit our World Wide Web Site at www.gretagmacbeth.com © 2005, GretagMacbeth. All rights reserved. ™Trademrk of GretagMacbeth. GretagMacbeth is an ISO 9001 Certified Company. Part. Nr. 98.50.08 EN (02/05). Printed in Switzerland.

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