Topcon RD-80SA Instruction Manual
Topcon RD-80SA Instruction Manual

Topcon RD-80SA Instruction Manual

Luminance colorimeter

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Luminance Colorimeter
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Luminance Colorimeter Rev.6...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE Luminance Colorimeter RD-80SA. The RD-80SA is the instrument to detect building-up/Falling down time of the light from LCD, LCD backlight, and LED. Read this manual carefully before using the RD-80SA in work applications.
  • Page 4: Safety Indications

    Safety Indications Warnings and Cautions are indicated on this instrument and in the instruction manual to prevent injury to users and others, prevent damage to property or the like, and to ensure safe use of this instrument. After fully understanding the following indications and symbols, carefully read the section "Safety Precautions,"...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    If you notice strange noise, smell or smoke from this instrument, immediately turn the instrument OFF and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Continued use of this instrument in this state might cause fire. Mandatory Contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse Corporation.
  • Page 6 ・ TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE does not assume any liability for damage that occurs due to use other than that explained in this instruction manual. ・ TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE does not assume any liability for damage that occurs due to malfunctioning or the like resulting from combined use with connected equipment.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................................1 Safety Indications .................................. 2 Safety Precautions ................................3 Notation Rules Used in This Manual ........................... 7 1.Before use ................................8 1.1 Main body and accessories ..........................8 1.2 Names and functions of parts ..........................9 1.3 Preparation ................................
  • Page 8 LM Command .......................................44 4.3.2 CAL Command ......................................45 4.3.3 4.3.4 WHO Command......................................45 VER Command ......................................45 4.3.5 SRL Command ......................................46 4.3.6 ST Command .......................................46 4.3.7 MV_# Command ......................................47 4.3.8 AV_# Command ......................................49 4.3.9 MG_# Command ......................................49 4.3.10 SR_# Command ......................................50 4.3.11 FO_# / FX_# / FY_# / FZ_# Command ............................50 4.3.12 MF_# Command ......................................50 4.3.13...
  • Page 9: Notation Rules Used In This Manual

    Notation Rules Used in This Manual The following notation rules are used in this manual. Notation Explanation [MODE], [UP] Indicates panel switches or titles of screens displayed on the display. ☞ 「」 Indicates a reference location in the manual. ☞ 『』...
  • Page 10: Before Use

    1. Before use 1.1 Main body and accessories Before using, check that all the following items have been included with your instrument. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse. ・RD-80SA Main body ・Objective lens cap ・Eyepiece lens cap ・Dedicated AC adapter...
  • Page 11: Names And Functions Of Parts

    1.2 Names and functions of parts ■Names of each parts Handle Fan motor (Vent) Diopter Adjustment ring Eyepiece lens Power switch DC input connector Display RS-232C Connector LAN Connector Switch Analogue output connector Adjustment volume Name Function Diopter Adjustment Ring Adjusts the focus the eyepiece lens on the reticle mark.
  • Page 12 Objective Lens Vent Focus Ring Screw hole for fixture 4pcs Screw holder for Tripod Name Plate Adjustment volume Name Function Focus Ring Adjusts focus of objective lens. Screw hole for Tripod Screw hole for Tripod. Screw hole comply with JIS B 7103 (the same as the standard -1975 for the camera)
  • Page 13 ■Names and Functions of switch Display Switch sheet SINGLE / AVE.Switch (CHANGE Switch NORMAL / FINE Switch RUN / HOLD Switch (ENTER Switch) (ROTATION Switch) NORMAL SINGLE F I N E A V E . HOLD ENTER ROTATION CHANGE MODE CALIB LAMP MODE Switch...
  • Page 14 Function in Function mode Name Function FUNCTION Switch Enters and escapes from Function mode. Keep the switch pressed for 2 seconds to enter function mode. Press this switch to escape from the function mode. ENTER Switch Changes the display menu and confirms new settings. CHANGE Switch Changes settings in function mode and moves the cursor down digit when inputting numerical value.
  • Page 15 Following message appears when turn on power ** Start RD-80SA ** ** Ver 1.00 ** ・ Initialization The RD-80SA starts initialization of the system after turning on power It takes about 60seconds to complete the initialization. Please wait. . . 60 seconds ・ Warm-up Photo detector warms up.
  • Page 16 ・ Display of Measured data Measurement range AT :Auto MN:Manual ・ Luminance AT x=0.4476 Chromaticity mode. Sensitivity mode y=0.4074 L x y I :INITIAL L=1.000E+02cd/m^2 U:USER Measurement range RANGE1 2 3 I X2 Y Z ・ Luminance MN u’=0.4476 Chromaticity mode v’=0.4074...
  • Page 17: Preparation

    1.3 Preparation ■ Connecting AC adapter Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter or a separately sold and authorized AC adapter. AC adapter failure may result in fire or electric shock. Mandatory Remove dust or moisture from the AC adapter plug. Failure to do so might cause fire.
  • Page 18 Plug the AC adapter to outlet. ■ Connecting the PC The RD-80SA can connect PC with RS-232C or LAN cable. Use RS-232C cable with Interlink cable of serial cross type supporting for a DOS/V PC. Or use LAN cable category 5 or greater and straight type.
  • Page 19 ■RS-232C specification Parameters other than Baud rate and Delimiter are invariable. ・Communication method :Full duplex ・Synch method :Start-stop transmission ・Baud rate :9600/19200/38400 bps(Bits Per second) ・Data length :7 bit ・Parity :ODD ・Stop bit :1bit ・Communication format :Text(ASCII) :”CR+LF” or “CR” is appended to the end of the ・Delimiter communication data row ■LAN(TCP/IP)specification...
  • Page 20 ■ Turn Power ON / OFF Warm-up start after turn on power. We recommend that warm-up conduct 60 minute for high accuracy measurement. Request Press [RUM] switch to cancel Warm-up. ・Power ON Flip the power switch to right to turn on power. ・Power OFF Flip the power switch to left to torn off power.
  • Page 21: Measurement Procedure

    2. Measurement Procedure 2.1 Display of measured value Measured values are expressed in various units. The units is selectable by pressing [MODE] switch during Hold status ([HOLD] switch lighting on) Luminance AT x=0.4476 ・Chromaticity mode y=0.4074 L x y L=1.000E+02cd/m^2 RANGE1...
  • Page 22: How To Use Analogue Output Connector

    2.2 How to use Analogue output connector The variation in brightness such as building-up time, falling-down time, and frequency can be measure by connecting the oscilloscope. Select one filter from X , Y, Z Tristimulus values filter or No Filter. And pull out analogue signal from the photo detector via analogue output connector.
  • Page 23 ■Adjustment Volume Over range Applied voltage Voltage check terminal Check terminal GND Terminal Under range Voltage check terminal Under range Voltage adjustment VR Applied voltage to photo detector Under range Offset adjustment VR adjustment VR Voltage adjustment VR -Offset adjustment VR1 The Volume for output analogue voltage adjustment Adjustable range : about ±1.0V Default value:0.05V...
  • Page 24 When analogue output voltage fall down to the under range level, the under range error occur ■Usage The procedure of use analogue output Connect dedicated BNC cable to the RD-80SA. Press [RUN/HOLD] switch to start measurement. Memo Analogue output voltage is provided during RUN status.
  • Page 25: Measuring Light Source With Directivity

    White board Light source Luminance = measurement value L x RD-80SA luminance factor 2.4 Using the Instrument in Another System When using the instrument in another system such as an XY stage, install it on the system using the jig attachment screws on the base of the instrument.
  • Page 26: Settings

    3. Settings 3.1 Function mode You can change and confirm the setting and the parameter in function mode. 3.1.1 Enter and escape from the function mode Press [FUNCTION] switch to enter and escape from the function mode. ■Enter function mode Confirm that the instrument is in HOLD status.
  • Page 27: Menu List

    3.1.3 Display in Function mode menu Display for each item in function mode is as follows. Each time you press [ENTER] switch, change to next item. ■Average number * AVERAGE MEASURE * Specify the number of measurement. Measured data are AVERAGE...
  • Page 28 ■Auto Calibration * AUTO CALIBRATION * On or Off of auto calibration of photo detector ON ☞ 「3.2.8 Auto Calibration」 ■Buzzer * BUZZER ON/OFF * On or Off buzzer sound ON ☞ 「3.2.9 Buzzer」 * PMT AGING * ■Warm-up Conducts warm-up of photo detector SHIFT:START...
  • Page 29: Detail Of Function Mode

    3.2 Detail of Function mode 3.2.1 Specify average number When you select [AVE] in [SINGLE/ AVE] switch in the measurement mode, The RD-80SA measure repeatedly for a specified number of iterations and calculate the average of measured value over specified repetitions of the measurement. This describe that the procedure to specify the number of measurement.
  • Page 30: Measurement Range

    3.2.2 Measurement Range Selects measurement range depend on brightness of light source * AUTO / MANUAL * AUTO AUTO : The instrument automatically select optimum measurement range for light source. MANUAL : Specifies measurement range manually ☞ 「3.1.2 Setting Menu / Confirm setting data」 Press [CHANGE] switch Press [ROTATION] switch to select options.
  • Page 31 3.2.2.2 Manual range setting There are two type of the Manual range. This described how to set each Manual range setting. Current measurement range setting appears * AUTO / MANUAL * AUTO 2 Set to [MANUAL] by pressing [ROTATION] and[CHANGE] switch *...
  • Page 32: Filter Selection

    3 Press [ENTER] switch to return to menu screen in function mode and setting takes effective. Memo ・Setting in ALL RANGE takes effect when selecting [NORMAL] of [NORMAL / FINE] switch. ・Setting in EACH SELECT takes effect when selecting [FINE] of [NORMAL/FINE] switch.
  • Page 33: Correction Factor

    3.2.4 Correction factor The RD-80SA can apply correction factor to measured data and compensate for error. There are two way to enter correction factor as follows; When correction factors KX、KY、KZ are found beforehand, Enter them via panel switch by manually.
  • Page 34 3.2.4.1 Screen in Correction factor setting After press [CHANGE] switch, following screen appears. FACTOR DISP&SET OFF INPUT *BACK CLEAR :Select this item to confirm the value of correction factor in K01 - K10. DISP&SET ☞ 「3.2.4.3 Check and set of correction factor」 :Select this item to enter or change correction factor.
  • Page 35 DIRECT REF. & MEASURE *BACK -DIRECT Select this item to enter correction factor KX、KY、KZ directly. -REF. & MEASURE Select this item to enter reference luminance/chromaticity data, and measure the object in order to calculate correction factor in the RD-80SA. -BACK...
  • Page 36 Select this item to return to former screen. There are two ways to enter correction factors. ■Direct entry of correction factor KX, KY, KZ 1 Press [ROTATION] switch to move the cursor [*] to [DIRECT] and then, press [ENTER] switch. FACTOR...
  • Page 37 Attention !! Please set the Ref.sample,then push RUN/HOLD key. After measuring, the RD-80SA calculate correction factor automatically and the correction factor data appear as follow. Then screen return to FACTOR INPUT MENU screen. Correction factor calculated by the RD-80SA K01...
  • Page 38 8 Press [ENTER] switch to return Correction factor menu screen. 3.2.4.3 Check and set of correction factor Entered correction factor shows. When correction factor is not entered, the RD-80SA shows [NO DATA]. [SET] appears on the screen in applied correction factor.
  • Page 39 Reference data you entered before appear. REF01 x= 0.4476 y= 0.4074 L= 1.000E+02 C=SET R=NEXT S=PAGE Measured data Measured data which the RD-80SA calculate correction factor. SMP01 x= 0.4476 y= 0.4074 L= 1.000E+02 C=SET R=NEXT S=PAGE Press [ENTER] switch to return to the former screen.
  • Page 40 3.2.4.4 Delete correction factor The procedure for entry of correction factor is as follows; 1 Select correction factor menu screen. FACTOR DISP&SET OFF INPUT *BACK CLEAR 2 Press [ROTATION] switch to move the cursor [*] to [CLEAR]. And then, press [ENTER] switch. FACTOR...
  • Page 41: Sensitivity Mode

    3.2.5 Sensitivity mode Adjusts the sensitivity of the photo detector * PMT SENS * INITIAL :Default setting INITIAL :Set the sensitivity to designated value USER ☞ 「3.1.2 Setting Menu / Confirm setting data」 The procedure for operation is as follows Press [CHANGE] switch Press [ROTATION] switch to select from [INITIAL] and [USER] Each time you press the switch, change [INITIAL] and [USER]...
  • Page 42: Rs-232C Parameter

    3.2.7 RS-232C Parameter Set Communication parameter in RS-232C *RS-232C PARAMETERS* BAUD RATE=38400 DELIMITER=CRLF The procedure for setting is as follows; Press [CHANGE] switch. The cursor on [BAUD RATE] data blinks and be able to change data. Press [ROTATION] switch to select setting. Each time pressing [ROTATION] switch, options are changed as follows;...
  • Page 43: Buzzer

    Press [SHIFT] switch to start warm-up. The warm-up runs for 60 minutes. During Aging 60 minutes Memo The RD-80SA starts the warm-up automatically after turn on power. When usage condition is changed, Please conduct warm-up manually. The warm-up can be cancel by pressing [RUN] switch.
  • Page 44: Communication To Pc

    4. Communication to PC 4.1 Communication command The RD-80SA can be communicated with PC via RS-232C and LAN interface. User commands for creating program by the customer are listed below. 4.2 Command list Communication commands are as follows; Communication command...
  • Page 45 FX_# Sets measurement range for X2 filter in [RANGE EACH] Valid value range:1 - 8 FY_# Sets measurement range for Y filter in [RANGE EACH] Valid value range:1 – 8 FZ_# Sets measurement range for Z filter in [RANGE EACH] Valid value range:1 - 8 MF_# Selects filter...
  • Page 46: Communication Protocol

    So enough buffer are required. Notice <Example>When you send ”WHO” command, following 18[byte] data is stored in buffer. “OK”+CR+LF+“RD-80SA”+CR+LF+“END”+CR+LF “_” means space, “#” means numerical values. 4.3.1 RM Command This command instructs the instrument to enter remote mode When the instrument receive the RM command during remote mode, the instrument neglect the RM command and do not conduct initialize.
  • Page 47: Cal Command

    4.3.3 CAL Command This command instructs the instrument to conducts calibration of photo detector Command RD-80SA “CAL”+CR+LF Calibration ・ ・ “OK”+CR+LF 4.3.4 WHO Command This command instructs the instrument to send the name of instrument Command RD-80SA “WHO”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF “RD-80SA”+CR+LF “END”+CR+LF...
  • Page 48: Srl Command

    4.3.6 SRL Command This command instructs the instrument to send serial number of the instrument Valid value range:00000000 – 99999999 Command RD-80SA “SRL”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF “12345678”+CR+LF “END”+CR+LF 4.3.7 ST Command The instrument instructs the instrument to start measurement immediately after receive this command according to specified each setting.
  • Page 49 But the instrument does not send measured data after completing measurement. This command is used for monitoring analogue output. After first measurement, the instrument will send the status of continuous measurement. Return value 0:Normal stop 1:Continuous measurement 2:Abnormal stop Command RD-80SA “STC”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF Start measurement ・ ・ ・ ・ ・...
  • Page 50 4.3.9 SPC Command This command stops the continuous measurement triggered by the STC command. The instrument will send the status of continuous measurement. Return value 0:Normal stop 1:Continuous measurement 2:Abnormal stop Command RD-80SA “SPC”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF Stop measurement ・ ・ ・ ・ ・...
  • Page 51: Mv_# Command

    ※The instrument does not send “END” command until completing all measurement. 4.3.12 MV_# Command This command sets on or off of average measurement Valid value range 0:SINGLE 1:AVERAGE Command RD-80SA “MV_#”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF 4.3.13 AV_# Command This command sets the number of measurement for average measurement Valid value range:2 - 20...
  • Page 52: Sr_# Command

    4.3.15 SR_# Command This command sets common measurement range in [RANGE ALL] Valid value range:1 - 8 Command RD-80SA “SR_#”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF 4.3.16 FO_# / FX_# / FY_# / FZ_# Command This command sets the measurement range for each filter in [RANGE EACH] FO:OPEN FX:X2 filter FY:Y filter FZ:Z filter...
  • Page 53: Fs_# Command

    4.3.18 FS_# Command This command specifies the correction factor number to be enable Valid value range:0 – 10 Command RD-80SA “FS_#”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF ※0: correction factor is disabled 4.3.19 FG Command This command instructs the instrument to send current correction factor number Valid value range :0 –...
  • Page 54: Rf_# Command

    This command instructs the instrument to send the correction factor data in specifying correction factor number. Receive data:Correction factor for X filter→ Correction factor for Y filter → Correction factor for Z filter Valid value range:0.01-100.0 Command RD-80SA “RF_5”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF “3.46.6.”+CR+LF “1.689”+CR+LF “0.012”+CR+LF...
  • Page 55: Dm_# Command

    4.3.24 DM_# Command This command sets the delimiter of RS-232C communication in the instrument Valid value range 0:CR+LF 1:CR Command RD-80SA “DM_#”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF 4.3.25 LIS_###.###.###.### Command This command sets the IP address in the instrument. Valid value range:192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255...
  • Page 56: Lms_###_###_###_### Command

    4.3.27 LMS_###_###_###_### Command This command sets sub net mask Valid value range:255.255.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 Command RD-80SA “LMS_###.###.###.###”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF 4.3.28 LMG Command This command the instrument to send current sub net mask Valid value range:255.255.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 Command RD-80SA “LMG”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF “###.###.###.###”+CR+LF...
  • Page 57: Lpg Command

    4.3.30 LPG Command This command instructs the instrument to send current LAN port number Valid value range:49126 - 65535 Command RD-80SA “LPG”+CR+LF “OK”+CR+LF “50000”+CR+LF “END”+CR+LF 4.3.31 PMT Command This command sets sensitivity mode of photo detector Valid value range 0:INITIAL 1:USER...
  • Page 58: Output Format

    4.4 Output format Output format of measured data are as follows ■Data format Data Unit Data example Details - Range for OPEN filter Measurement range for OPEN filter - Range for X2 filter Measurement range for X2 filter - Range for Y filter Measurement range for Y filter -...
  • Page 59: Error Code List

    Restart the instrument. If the instrument does not recover from the memory access error error, Please contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse. Advice us of the error code, the circumstance when the problem happen in details. If momentary interruption of power, let us know it also.
  • Page 60 Restart the instrument. If the instrument does not recover from the LAN init error error, Please contact your dealer or Topcon Technohouse. Advice us of the error code, the circumstance when the problem happen in details. If momentary interruption of power, let us know it also.
  • Page 61: Appendix

    Appendix Specification :2° only Measurement angle Optics :5 ° Viewfinder field of view :f = 80mm F2.5 Objective lens :Photomultiplier Tube Photo detector :350mm ~ ∞ (from the tip of the metal fixture on the Measurement distance instrument of the objective lens) Measurement Diameter (Unit: mmφ) Measurement distance(m)
  • Page 62 Measurement range (for standard illuminant A) About 0.1 cd/m - 10000 cd/m Measurement range (cd/㎡) RANGE - - - - - 1600 - - 2900 10000 - ※Output voltage of 1V at range 5 is adjusted to 200cd/m for standard illuminant A. ※3.4V is upper limit of output voltage in each range.
  • Page 63 Repeatability (Standard Illuminance A, Auto range, SINGLE mode, 2σ) : Luminance Within 2% 2 cd/㎡ or below With in 1% 2 cd/㎡ or above The specification is guaranteed for measurable range only : Chromaticity xy within 0.003 0.5 cd/m - 2 cd/m xy within 0.002 2 cd/㎡...
  • Page 64 Calibration standard Topcon Technohouse Calibration standard (Standard illuminant A, 23℃±3℃) Display Dot matrix LCD 20 characters × 4 lines with back light Interface LAN / RS-232C Analogue output voltage range About 0 - 3.4V Power supply Dedicated AC Adapter (standard accessories)
  • Page 65: Block Diagram

    AC Adapter Converter LAN/RS-232C Display Operation Interface Switch Spectral Sensitivity Curve CIE z(λ) RD-80SA z(λ) RD-80SA y(λ) CIE y(λ) RD-80SA x(λ) CIE x(λ) 600nm 700nm 400nm 500nm ※ This data is one sample from our products. Data is different form each products.。...
  • Page 66: External Dimension

    External Dimension Use only specified screws when using the tripod screw and screw holes for Request jig attachment. Do not tighten the screws any more than necessary. Doing so might cause internal breakage.
  • Page 67: Internal Calculation Processing

    Internal Calculation Processing The instrument calculate data according to following formula Chromaticity coordinate xy chromaticity coordinates of a XYZ color coordinate system       u'v' chromaticity coordinates of a UCS color coordinate system Color Temperature, Deviation Color temperature and deviation are calculated according to JIS Z 8725 "Method for determining distribution temperature and color temperature or correlated color temperature of light source."...
  • Page 68: Terminology

    Terminology Correction Factor: This refers to three factors, KX, KY and KZ, for correcting Tristimulus values. White Board: This is a white board with good diffusion, made of barium sulfate, etc. Local Mode: This is the normal measurement status. In this mode, the instrument is operated by the panel switches, and cannot be controlled by an external PC.
  • Page 69 The repairable period is this period that parts are kept in stock. Even after the storage period has elapsed, there are cases in which repair may be possible, so contact you dealer or Topcon Technohouse Corporation. (*1) Maintenance and repair parts are parts that are requires for maintaining the function of the product.
  • Page 70 Tel +813(3558)2666 Fax +813(3558)4661 ◆ Inquiries regarding repairs and maintenance Tel +813(3558)2710 Fax +813(3558)3011 Luminance Colorimeter RD-80SA Instruction Manual Date of issue of 1st edition Aug., 2011 6th edition Sep., 2018 75-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8580 Japan ©2014 TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Unauthorized copying prohibited.

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