FAG FLUO DX User Manual

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The FLUO DX invisible ink colorimeter .................................................................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 2

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................................................................................................... 2

This Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 3

HARDWARE RESET of the DEVICE ............................................................................................................ 3

Device Status information ....................................................................................................................... 4

Positioning LED ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Start Display............................................................................................................................................. 5

Measure References ................................................................................................................................ 5

Fluorescence Intensity Reference (F256 or F365) ............................................................................... 5

Phosphorescence Reference ............................................................................................................... 6

Measure Intensity.................................................................................................................................... 6

Measure Fluorescent Intensity ............................................................................................................ 6

Measure Phosphorescence Intensity .................................................................................................. 8

MLab Laboratory function ................................................................................................................... 9

Fluorescent MLab function.............................................................................................................. 9

M Lab Phosphorescence.................................................................................................................... 10

MSpez function...................................................................................................................................... 11

The FLUO DX invisible ink colorimeter

The FLUO DX Invisible ink colorimeter is the ideal Device to control the use of invisible and

phosphorescent inks in the press room. The FLUO DX is equipped with two UV LEDs, at 365nm and

256nm and measures the Fluorescent Intensity, the Colorimetric parameters XYZ, xy, Lab, LCh and

the Phosphorescent characteristics of an ink.

Important: This manual describes the current version of the FLUO DX hardware and software. Future

enhancements or modifications are reserved.

15.03.2020

FAG FLUO DX preliminary User Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
The FLUO DX Invisible ink colorimeter is the ideal Device to control the use of invisible and phosphorescent inks in the press room. The FLUO DX is equipped with two UV LEDs, at 365nm and 256nm and measures the Fluorescent Intensity, the Colorimetric parameters XYZ, xy, Lab, LCh and the Phosphorescent characteristics of an ink.
Page 2: Safety Instructions
It should be protected against chemicals, corrosive vapors, strong mechanical vibrations and impacts The FLUO DX is equipped with UV LEDs. Never Ever look directly into the Aperture of the device while on UV LED is turned on! UV Light might hurt your eyes! Use the FLUO DX in ambient temperatures between 20°C(68°F) and 25°C (77°F), and do not expose...
Page 3: This Manual
On the bottom of the device you can find the RESET key. Press this key to perform a Hardware RESET. After a Hardware Reset the FLUO DX will show the key information about the device such as Serial Number, Firmware version, Device ID.
Page 4: Device Status Information
Key C: Perform a Function test of the device. Key D: Next screen Device Status information Whenever appropriate the device status information will be displayed on the right top corner: USB is connected. Data memory used, empty to full. Battery empty, change Batteries. Battery nearly empty.
Page 5: Start Display
Start Display After the reset display or when returning from any other mode, the Start display is shown. Key A: Measure the intensity of the Fluorescence or Phosphorescence signal. Key B: Laboratory functions (Colorimetric measurements, Phosphorescence curve) Key C: Special Functions (Delta E measurement) Key D: Measure references for Intensity Measurements.
Page 6: Phosphorescence Reference
Key D: Exit Measure the reference. Up to 20 measurements can be taken. The average will be calculated at the end. Press Key C to save the Reference. Phosphorescence Reference Key A: Select the Filter. Key B: Switch the positioning LED on. Key C: Delete the current values.
Page 7 Select one of the references available by pressing the key below the reference number. Measure up to 20 samples. The pigmentation in relation to the reference is displayed. The screen on the left shows that only 89% of the pigmentation has been achieved. Key A: Delete the most recent reading.
Page 8: Measure Phosphorescence Intensity
The sample is charging. At the end of the Exposure Time the Fluorescence is measured. 3. Cool Down Time: The UV light is switched off and the FLUO DX waits the Cool Down Time before measuring the Phosphorescence. If the measured signal is zero, no phosphorescence can be measured.
Page 9: Mlab Laboratory Function
Key C: Display the statistics. Key D: Next sheet MLab Laboratory function In this mode colorimetric analysis for fluorescent inks and phosphorescent analysis for phosphorescent inks can be made. Fluorescent MLab function Measure a sample. You can measure several times and take the average value. Key A: Next display Key B: Positioning LED on Key C: Save measurement...
Page 10: M Lab Phosphorescence
Bi-Fluorescent Analysis is available only in F256 Mode. Any measurement in F256 Mode is based on two readings, one with UV 256nm illumination and the second one with 365nm illumination. The Bi- Fluorescent Analysis screen shows the following values: • Ratio F256/365 is the ratio between the Fluorescent signals measured.
Page 11: Mspez Function
The sample has been measured using the B (blue) filter. The Phosphorescence (emitted light intensity) measured after the Cool down time is 21.2% of the Fluorescence, measured after the Exposure Time before switching the light source off. The charging time is estimated to be at least 63.9ms to reach saturation.
Page 12 Key B: Positioning LED on Key C: Save measurement Key D: exit 15.03.2020...