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Summary of Contents for MYIRO MYIRO-1
- Page 1 Spectrophotometer Instruction Manual Please read before using the instrument. Scan the 2D code to access the most recent instruction manual.
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Page 2: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents that may occur because of incorrect use of the instrument. Denotes an instruction regarding a safety warning or note. Read the instruction carefully to ensure safe and correct use. -
Page 3: Notes On This Manual
Notes on this Manual • Copying or reproduction of all or part of the contents of this manual without the permission of THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT is strictly prohibited. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. • Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions To ensure correct use of this instrument, read the following points carefully and adhere to them. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to anytime a question arises. WARNING (Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or serious injury.) Do not use the instrument in places where flammable or combustible gases (gasoline, etc.) are present. - Page 5 WARNING (Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or serious injury.) If the instrument will not be used for a long time, disconnect the USB cable. Accumulated dirt or water on the USB cable connector may cause a fire.
- Page 6 (Failure to adhere to the following points may result in injury or damage to the CAUTION instrument or other property.) Take care not to pinch yourself on the areas of the instrument that open and close. Doing so may result in injury. Do not use the instrument if the limiting aperture (measuring port) is in the line of sight.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Symbols ....................i Notes on this Manual .................. ii Safety Precautions ..................1 Introduction ....................5 Notes on Use ....................5 Standard Accessories..................10 Optional Accessories ..................11 System Diagram ................... 12 Names and Functions of Parts ............... 13 Charging ...................... -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction The MYIRO-1 is a compact, lightweight hand-held spectrophotometer designed for measuring color and density in the printing and digital imaging industries with just one device. Packing materials of the product Be sure to keep all packing materials used for shipping the product (cardboard box, cushioning material, plastic bags, etc.). - Page 9 Measurement • Make sure no dust gets into the instrument ports. • When not using the instrument for a long period of time, remove the limiting aperture, and blow off dirt or dust on the protection glass with a blower before use.
- Page 10 Ambient Light Adapter • Make sure the ambient light adapter being used includes the same pairing number as that of the instrument being used. • Do not allow the ambient light adapter to become scratched or dirty. • Keep the ambient light adapter away from external light and dust when not in use.
- Page 11 Internal Lithium-Ion Battery • The battery is not charged upon purchase and must therefore be charged. • The battery will be charged from power supplied through the USB cable regardless of whether the instrument is turned ON or OFF. • Charging should be performed at between 5°C and 40°C. • The internal lithium-ion battery takes about 3 hours to become fully charged.
- Page 12 Notes on Transporting • When transporting the instrument, be sure to use the packing materials to minimize shock or vibration. • When sending the instrument to your retailer, package and send the instrument and all accessories. Maintenance and Inspection • To maintain measurement accuracy, the instrument should be inspected once a year.
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Page 13: Standard Accessories
Used to connect the instrument to a computer. Soft Case MY-A03 Used to store the instrument together with the included accessories. Spectrophotometer ConfigurationTool MY-CT1 Used to configure network settings and write calibration values to the instrument. Visit the following website to download the tool. https://www.myiro.com/downloads... -
Page 14: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Ambient Light Adapter MY-A04 Used to perform ambient light measurement. -
Page 15: System Diagram
System Diagram Standard Accessories Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool MY-CT1 *Available for download on the Web Computer (commercially available) Main body USB cable MY-1 IF-A41 Tripod for display Calibration cap measurement MY-A01 (commercially available) Ruler Soft case MY-A02 MY-A03 Optional Accessories Ambient light adapter MY-A04... -
Page 16: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts (3) (1) (10) (1) Power button Turns the instrument power ON or OFF. The instrument switches between ON/OFF every time the power button is pressed. (2) Measurement button Used to perform measurement. (3) Status indicator Displays the instrument status. - Page 17 The status indicator colors and their relevant statuses are as follows. Indicator Status Meaning Not lit Power OFF The instrument power is not turned ON. Lit orange Power ON No software is connected. Calibration not Lit yellow Calibration has not been performed. performed Measurement Lit blue...
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Page 18: Charging
Charging This instrument is powered by an internal lithium-ion battery. To charge the internal lithium-ion battery, connect the instrument to a computer via the USB cable. Operating Procedure Connect the connector of the USB connection USB cable to the USB connection terminal terminal on the instrument. -
Page 19: Connecting To A Computer
USB cable USB connection terminal Connecting via wireless LAN Configure the network settings on the instrument using the Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool. The Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool can be downloaded from the following website. https://www.myiro.com/downloads Computer (commercially available) Router Instrument (commercially available) -
Page 20: Turning The Power On/Off
The Auto Power Off function is disabled when the instrument is connected to a computer via a USB cable. You can change the time using the Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool. The Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool can be downloaded from the following website. https://www.myiro.com/downloads... -
Page 21: Calibration
To write calibration data to the instrument, use the Spectrophotometer Memo Configuration Tool available for download from the following website. https://www.myiro.com/downloads Temperature conditions during calibration Calibration must be performed at the same temperature at which measurement will be performed. -
Page 22: Calibration Method
Calibration Method Operating Procedure Attach the calibration cap to the limiting aperture. Align, and turn clockwise Limiting aperture Wait for the status indicator to light up yellow, and then press the measurement button. Calibration will be performed. The calibration result will be indicated by the color and illumination patterns Memo (lit/flashing) of the status indicator following calibration. -
Page 23: Measurement
Measurement The instrument can be used to perform the following measurements. Software is required to perform measurement. For details on the CAUTION measurement procedure, refer to the instruction manual for the software being used. Be sure to perform calibration before starting measurement. (See pages 18 to 19) Scan Measurement Use the ruler included as a standard accessory. - Page 24 Slide the instrument while pressing the measurement button. Slide the instrument at a constant speed, moving from one end of the ruler to the other in 3 to 5 seconds. Release the measurement button when the instrument reaches the white part of the paper on the opposite side of the test chart.
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Page 25: Spot Measurement
Spot Measurement Use the ruler included as a standard accessory. Align the spot target on the ruler with the location to be measured. Spot target Ruler Part to be measured Place the instrument so that the limiting aperture is aligned with the spot target. -
Page 26: Display Measurement (Brightness Measurement)
Write the ambient light adapter value to the instrument using the CAUTION Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool MY-CT1 in advance. The Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool MY-CT1 can be downloaded from the following website. (https://www.myiro.com/ downloads) This measurement does not conform to JIS C 1609:2006. Use it as a CAUTION... -
Page 27: Cleaning The Protection Glass
Cleaning the Protection Glass Clean the protection glass regularly to maintain accurate measurement results. Wipe the glass with a soft, clean dry cloth. Never use solvents such as CAUTION thinner or naphtha. Operating Procedure Remove the limiting aperture. While pressing down on the ribbed rim of the attached accessory (limiting aperture), rotate counterclockwise until the accessory... - Page 28 Attach the limiting aperture. Indication Align the protrusion on the limiting aperture with the indication on the frame, and press the aperture into the frame. Protrusion While pressing on the ribbed rim of the limiting aperture, rotate clockwise until a click is heard. Installation is correct if the four long ribs on the limiting aperture align vertically and horizontally with the...
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Page 29: Storage Method
Storage Method Place the instrument inside the soft case for storage. Attach the calibration cap to the limiting aperture on the instrument. (See “1” on page 19) Ruler USB cable Main body Ambient light adapter (Optional accessory) -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If an abnormality has occurred with the instrument, take the necessary actions as given in the table below. If the symptom remains, contact your retailer. Symptom Check point Action The indicator does not Are the batteries dead? Charge using USB bus power. light up. - Page 31 Symptom Check point Action A wireless connection Is wireless LAN enabled Use the Spectrophotometer cannot be established. on the instrument? Configuration Tool to enable (The wireless LAN (Wireless LAN is disabled wireless LAN on the instrument. indicator does not when shipped from the light up.) factory.) Connection to a...
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Page 32: Specifications
Specifications Spectrophotometer MYIRO-1 Model MY-1 45°a: 0°(annular illumination)*1 Illumination/viewing Conforms to CIE No. 15, ISO 13655, DIN 5033 Teil 7, ASTM E system 1164, and JIS Z 8722 Condition a for reflectance measurements. Spectral separation device Concave grating Wavelength range Spectral reflectance: 380 to 730 nm;... - Page 33 Chart Specifications Item Specifications Remarks Valid scan range 270 mm The scan operation should start Maximum chart width from the white part of the paper (Valid measurement 257 mm and end on the white part of the Chart range) paper. The color difference between the Paper color Not specified end patches must satisfy...
- Page 34 Item Specifications Remarks One or two Gap conditions black or white lines Color Color difference is not specified Gap and patch color difference with when using two white lines or two difference single patch: black lines. ΔE*ab > 20 Gap width 0.5 to 1.0 mm Scan direction Black gap White gap...
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Page 35: Dimensions
Dimensions (Unit: mm) - Page 36 < CAUTION > THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE MISUSE, MISHANDLING, UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION, ETC. OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, ETC.) DUE TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
- Page 37 CABCDA 9222-ACJ1-11...
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