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Vista
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Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch
QC
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Hunter Associates Laboratory
11491 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, Virginia 20190 USA
www.hunterlab.com
A60-1017-657
Manual Version 3.0

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  • Page 1 Vista ® Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch ® Hunter Associates Laboratory 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston, Virginia 20190 USA www.hunterlab.com A60-1017-657 Manual Version 3.0...
  • Page 2 Teflon is a registered trademark of Dupont. Caution: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the HunterLab, the overall safety may be impaired. - The instrument is for indoor use only and not suitable for a wet location.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Method 1: Connect Vista to a Network through an Ethernet port........... 11 Method 2: Directly Connect Vista and PC with an Ethernet Cable ............ 12 Method 3: Connect Vista to a Computer through a Wireless Access Point ........13 Add the Sensor ............................15 VISTA FUNCTIONS .......................
  • Page 4 ND 50% T Diagnostic Filter (D02-1017-419) ..................30 ND 90% T Diagnostic Filter (D02-1017-480) ..................30 HunterLab 2 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (A10-1013-423) ................30 USB Barcode Scanner (A13-1018-566) ....................30 USB Cable (Standard A receptacle to Micro A) (A21-1016-453) ............30 Vista Grounding Wire Assembly (D02-1017-515) .................

  • Page 5: Hunterlab Vista Features

    Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver 3.0 HunterLab Vista Features The Vista is a transmittance-only spectrophotometer with a wavelength range from 400 to 700 nanometers (nm). The instrument can simultaneously measure transmittance color and haze of liquids and non-opaque films.

  • Page 6: Transmittance Compartment

    To accomplish HAZE, first standardize on TTRAN (Total Transmittance) and Haze. Then select Haze under indices. For more information, see Standardization for Haze Measurements. Vista Accessories The following accessories are provided with the Vista system and can be found in the standards case: • Didymium filter •...

  • Page 7: Vista Installation

    Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver 3.0 Vista Installation Note: The Vista should be lifted from under the base plate, near the center of the unit. It should not be carried by grasping any part of the plastic housing.
  • Page 8 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver3.0 Figure 2. EasyMatch QC Installation 4. Select INSTALL EASYMATCH QC SOFTWARE and follow the screen prompts. 5. Select SOFTKEY LICENSE as the type of key to use with the software. Figure 3. Software Key License 6.

  • Page 9: Activate The Softkey License

    Figure 5. No License Warning 3. The SoftKey License is uniquely associated with the sensor serial number and is provided on a thumb drive supplied with EasyMatch QC or via email from HunterLab. 4. Go to HELP> LICENSE REGISTRATION > ACTIVATION.

  • Page 10: Connecting Vista To Easymatch Qc And A Computer

    VTS00135 probably (Vista Essentials 1.00.14 and above). WiFi option is only available for VTS00388 and above. There are three methods to connect the Vista to EasyMatch QC. . Please select the right method and following the corresponding instruction to connect.

  • Page 11: Method 1: Connect Vista To A Network Through An Ethernet Port

    (1.00.14 and above). Method 1: Connect Vista to a Network through an Ethernet port. Plug Ethernet cable into the back of the Vista and the other end to a network hub. Plug the PC to this network hub as well.

  • Page 12: Method 2: Directly Connect Vista And Pc With An Ethernet Cable

    IPV4 ADDRESS and SUBNET MASK. Figure 11. Configuration for EasyMatch QC Open Vista Essentials, go to JOBS > PREFERENCES > CONFIGURE NETWORK SETTINGS. Uncheck USE DHCP FOR ETHERNET CONFIG. Type in the IP ADDRESS and SUBNET MASK manually, then press APPLY. The IP address here should be exact same as the...

  • Page 13: Method 3: Connect Vista To A Computer Through A Wireless Access Point

    Figure 12. Configure IP Address & Subnet in Essentials Restart Vista to apply the network settings Open EasyMatch QC and from the menu, click SENSOR > ADD SENSOR and select VISTA. Select ETHERNET and uncheck the box to DISCOVER AND SELECT A SENSOR IN THE NETWORK.
  • Page 14 If the software returns with ‘??????’ instead of the sensor name, it means that the Vista is not free to connect. If you meet this problem, restart the Vista and click SEARCH again. Also, you can go to Vista Essentials, WORKSPACE > DIAGNOSTICS > ADVANCED and click RESTART COMM to have Vista communication available.

  • Page 15: Add The Sensor

    Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver 3.0 Figure 16. Discover Vista Click NEXT to standardize. Add the Sensor 1. Upon initial startup, the following message will be displayed: SENSOR NOT YET INSTALLED. PLEASE INSTALL A SENSOR TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS. This message will remain until you proceed to the Install/ Configure command in the Sensor menu and install a new sensor.
  • Page 16 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver3.0 Figure 18. Setup Sensor 4. Next, configure a STANDARDIZATION MODE for the sensor. The Vista will support TTRAN and RTRAN. Figure 19. Setup Mode 5. Select the option next to STANDARDIZE NOW to proceed immediately to standardization upon completion of sensor configuration.

  • Page 17: Vista Functions

    The Vista must be standardized on a regular basis to keep it operating properly. Standardization sets the top and bottom of the photometric scale. During standardization, the bottom of the scale is set first but is automatically read on the Vista. The top-of-scale is set using a blank cell or empty transmittance compartment.
  • Page 18 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver3.0 In order to measure and display haze values, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Select OPTIONS > READ METHOD. 2. Select HAZE from the dialog box that appears. The screen changes to allow additional options.

  • Page 19: Vista Maintenance And Testing

    Cleaning the Vista The Vista is NOT waterproof, but the exterior of the case may be wiped with a damp cloth. Lift the light cover to access the transmittance compartment. The inside may be cleaned with a lens brush or with a small amount of soapy water on a lint-free cloth or towel.

  • Page 20: Diagnostics Using Easymatch Qc

    Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver3.0 Diagnostics using EasyMatch QC Performance Diagnostics for Repeatability and Didymium Filter Test for Wavelength Accuracy are included with EasyMatch QC Version 4.93 and above. To begin, select Sensor > Diagnostics and select Repeatability or Didymium Filter Test.

  • Page 21: Didymium Filter Test

    Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver 3.0 Repeatability results on 30 readings is shown below. Figure 27. Repeatability Results Didymium Filter Test The Didymium filter test operates in a similar manner to the Repeatability Test. Remove all samples from the transmittance compartment and begin standardization in RTRAN.

  • Page 22: Diagnostics On The Vista

    Diagnostics on the Vista Performance Diagnostics are included with the Essentials software version 1.01.0021 and higher. Go to WORKSPACE > DIAGNOSTICS and refer to the Vista Essentials manual for additional information. For updated Essentials software, refer to support.hunterlab.com. Figure 32. Performance Diagnostics...

  • Page 23: Vista Specifications

    If this happens, restandardize the instrument before making measurements. HunterLab recommends using a line conditioner with a minimum 600 VA rating and a battery back-up system.

  • Page 24: Conditions Of Illumination And Viewing

    Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver3.0 Conditions of Illumination and Viewing Light Source Full spectrum LED array Dual Beam Spectrophotometer 256 element diode array and high resolution, concave holographic grating Geometry Tt/0° or Td/0° per ASTM Sphere 76 mm (3 in) Spectralon™...

  • Page 25: Regulatory Notice

    Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver 3.0 are spilled and fire if volatile or flammable liquids are spilled. Use care when measuring liquid samples. Regulatory Notice A copy of the Declaration of Conformity for the Vista follows.
  • Page 26 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver3.0...

  • Page 27: Vista Options And Sample Holders

    This Sample Holder is also the base unit for other optional Cell Holders and Accessories. Cell holder for 20mm Flow through Cell (D02-1017-715) This cell holder magnetically attaches to Total Transmission port of Vista. Accepts 20mm pathlength by 51mm diameter flow through cell. (HunterLab part # C04-1001-959) Cell holder for 10mm Flow through Cell (D02-1018-678) This cell holder magnetically attaches to Total Transmission port of Vista.

  • Page 28: Ultra-Micro Cell Holder (Plastic Cells) (D02-1017-391)

    12.50 x 12.50mm (0.492 x 0.492 in) for repeatable regular transmission measurements. Used in combination with the Cell Holder Base Assembly (Vista PN# D02- 1017-224), sold separately. Hellma part number 100-10-20 and Starna part number 1-g-10 cells have been validated with this cell holder.

  • Page 29: Precision Cell Holder - Ultra-Micro Plastic Cell

    12.50 x 12.50mm (0.492 x 0.492 in.) for repeatable regular transmission measurements. Used in combination with the Cell Holder Base Assembly (Vista - D02-1017-224), sold separately. Brand cells, part number 759200D have been validated with this cell holder.

  • Page 30: Haze Standard Holder (D02-1017-544)

    This optional accessory provides a ground wire with banana plug connector and spade lug terminal to allow grounding of Vista instrument to facility electrical ground. This accessory is useful for users who need additional instrument grounding such as: ESD protection, high static environments, and inter- connection with other systems.

  • Page 31: When You Need Assistance

    Additionally, our global support website offers 24/7 assistance with a library of information on various color measurement and appearance topics such as applications, instrument operation, and troubleshooting. The HunterLab global support website is located at support.hunterlab.com. For personalized assistance, go to support.hunterlab.com...
  • Page 32 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver3.0...

  • Page 33: Index

    Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver 3.0 Index Accessories, 6 Physical Electrical, 23 Diagnostics, 22 Regulatory notice, 25 Didymium filter, 6 RTRAN, 17 Environmental requirements, 23 Sample devices, 27 Features, 5 Specifications, 23 Haze, 24 Standardization, 17 Haze Measurement, Automated, 6...

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