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  • Page 1 BASF Spectrophotometer 12/6 User Manual...
  • Page 3 This symbol is used to inform you of any potential HAZARD or actions that may require your attention. CE Declaration Hereby, X-Rite, Incorporated, declares that this model is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive(s) RED 2014/53/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, and RoHS EU 2015/863.
  • Page 4 등록 번호 Equipment Information Use of this equipment in a manner other than that specified by X-Rite, Incorporated may compromise design integrity and become unsafe. To avoid discomfort, do not look directly into the measurement optics when the instrument is on.
  • Page 5 Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by X-Rite. X-Rite shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the region in which the X-Rite service center is located.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Table of Contents Introduction and Setup Packaging Installing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Powering On the Instrument Connecting the AC Adapter Connecting the USB Cable...
  • Page 7 B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Appendices Service Information Cleaning the Instrument General Cleaning Cleaning the Calibration Reference Replacing the Battery Pack Troubleshooting Instrument Specifications...

  • Page 8: Introduction And Setup

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 INTRODUCTION AND SETUP The multi-angle spectrophotometer is designed for consistent, precise color measurement of metallic, pearlescent, and other complex special effect finishes.

  • Page 9: Packaging

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Packaging Your instrument packaging should contain all the items listed below. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact X-Rite or your Authorized Representative. Instrument AC adapter/line cord...

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery Pack

    3. Close the access cover by pressing down until it locks into position. Use the rechargeable Li-ion batteries provided (X-Rite P/N SE15-40 / E-One Moli Energy Corp Model MCR-1821J/1-H); other types may burst causing personal injury. Replacement batteries can be purchased from your authorized X-Rite representative or E-One Moli Energy Corp.

  • Page 11: Powering On The Instrument

    NOTE: The instrument can operate from the AC adapter only. The battery pack does not need to be installed. The AC adapter (X-Rite P/N SE30-277) overrides any charge condition of the battery pack in the instrument. Measurements can be taken even with a very low battery condition when using the AC adapter and the battery pack is charging.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Usb Cable

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Connecting the USB Cable IMPORTANT: You must install the software before connecting the instrument to your computer. 1.

  • Page 13: User Interface

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 USER INTERFACE The instrument features a graphical touch screen display. All functionality is accessed directly through the screen.

  • Page 14: Scrolling Through Settings And Data

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Battery Gauge: Depicts the current condition of the battery pack. • Indicates the battery pack is fully charged. Indicates the battery pack has a sufficient charge for a substantial number of measurements.

  • Page 15: Opening Settings And Jobs

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Opening Settings and Jobs Settings and jobs are accessed by tapping the corresponding icon on the screen. For this example, the Settings icon was tapped to open the Settings screen.

  • Page 16: Pressure Sensors, Indicators And Leds

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Pressure Sensors, Indicators and LEDs To aid in proper positioning and ensure repeatability of sample measurements, the instrument incorporates three pressure sensors that are arranged around the measurement port.

  • Page 17: Settings Mode

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 SETTINGS MODE Settings mode is used to adjust and view the instrument’s settings. You should review the current settings before using the instrument for the first time.

  • Page 18: Language

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Language This option is used to set the language that is displayed on the instrument during operation. To set the language, tap Language and then tap the desired language.

  • Page 19: Display Settings

    To restore defaults, tap Restore Factory Settings and rotate the dot icon around the circle in the middle of the screen. Rotate dot to restore factory settings Open Source This X-Rite product includes software code developed by third parties. This option displays the open source information.
  • Page 20 B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Database/Memory: Tap this option to display memory used and the number of samples stored. All stored jobs and samples can also be cleared from this screen.

  • Page 21: Calibration Mode

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 CALIBRATION MODE The instrument includes an integrated calibration tile on the inside of the measurement port cover, which is used to automatically perform a calibration before each measurement.

  • Page 22: Calibrating The Instrument

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Calibrating the Instrument 1. Select the calibration option from the Settings menu as previously explained (see Entering Settings Mode). The message “Calibration Required”...

  • Page 23: Operation

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 OPERATION Creating a Job and Measure Sample In order for the instrument to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements, the bottom of the measurement port must be flat with the sample surface to be measured.
  • Page 24 B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 4. Hold the instrument steady and press a Measure button or tap the screen (2) to initiate a measurement (or automatically when this option is selected in settings).

  • Page 25: Viewing Measurement Data

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Viewing Measurement Data NOTE: The Display LABCH option must be activated in the Setting/Measurement Options screen before L*a*b*C*h°...

  • Page 26: Editing The Job Name And Car Description

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 3. After deleting the sample, the Summary screen appears. Tap the arrow icon at the top or press a Measure button on the instrument to enter targeting mode.

  • Page 27: Deleting Jobs

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Tap down arrow icon Tap the icon to enter make 3. After the selection is made, tap the checkmark icon at the top of the screen to save the make.
  • Page 28 B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 All Jobs 1. To delete all jobs from the Completed list, tap Delete All Completed Jobs. 2.

  • Page 29: Appendices

    APPENDICES Service Information X-Rite provides repair service to their customers. Because of the complexity of the circuitry, all warranty and non warranty repairs should be referred to an authorized service center. For non warranty repairs, the customer shall pay shipping and repair cost to the authorized service center, and the instrument shall be submitted in the original carton, as a complete unaltered unit, along with all the supplied accessories.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Battery Pack

    NOTE: If the battery pack is ever dropped, check it for damage and replace if necessary. Use the rechargeable Li-ion batteries; other types may cause personal injury or damage to the device. Replacement batteries can be purchased from your authorized X-Rite representative or E-One Moli Energy Corp.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Troubleshooting Prior to contacting X-Rite support department for instrument problems, try the applicable solution(s) described below. If the condition persists, contact us using one of the methods listed in the Service Information section.

  • Page 32: Instrument Specifications

    B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Instrument Specifications Measurement geometries Spectral multi-angle measurement geometries according ASTM: r45as-15, r45as15, r45as25, r45as45, r45as75, r45as110 •...
  • Page 33 B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Sets of colors BCRA tile set or equivalent • Metallic Panels • • Metallic panels are the 3 metallic samples used on the MA98 calibration line Limits Far from gloss, kL=1 Near gloss, kL=2 on...
  • Page 34 B A S F S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R 1 2 / 6 Size and weight max. weight: 1500g • Approx. size: H:128 mm; B: 95mm; L: 267mm •...
  • Page 35 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone (+41) 44 842 24 00 Fax (+41) 44 842 22 22 Asia Pacific Headquarters X-Rite Asia Pacific Limited Suite 2801, 28th Floor, AXA Tower Landmark East, 100 How Ming Street Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Phone (852)2568-6283...

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