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- Page 1 Measure what you see. BYK-mac i BYK-mac i COLOR Manual...
- Page 3 BYK-mac i BYK-mac i COLOR Manual Type No. 345 000 001 Patent pending 300 000 891 E 1410 300 000 891 E 1807 BYK-Gardner GmbH BYK - Gardner USA Lausitzer Str. 8 9104 Guilford Road D-82538 Geretsried Columbia, MD 21046 Germany Tel.
- Page 4 Application and Technical Seminars Repair & Certification Service BYK-Gardner is part of the Additives and Instrument Division of ALTANA AG, a leading supplier of additives for coatings and plastics. Together, we offer complete and unique solutions for you, our customer.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Safety instructions ................5 System description and Delivery notes ........... 10 Power supply ..................12 Controls ..................... 15 Getting started .................. 16 Calibrate ................... 18 Color test ....................20 Calibrate ..................... 21 Effect test ....................23 Measurement techniques .............. - Page 6 12. Interface .................... 49 13. Standards ..................50 14. Technical Data .................. 51 15. Errors and Warning Messages ............53 16. Cleaning and Maintenance .............. 55 17. Service and Certification ..............57 18. Copyright ..................59...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions 1. Safety instructions • Before operating the instrument the first time, please read the operating instructions and take particular notice of the safety instructions. • If you use the unit and accessories properly, there are no hazards to fear. •... - Page 8 Safety instructions The following symbols and terms are used. This symbol warns of the danger of injury. This symbol warns of the danger of injury caused by electricity. This sign points out additional information. DANGER The term DANGER warns of possible severe injuries and danger to life.
- Page 9 Safety instructions DANGER injuries possible • Defects and extraordinary loads If safe operation can no longer be presumed, shut down the device and secure it against unintended operation. The device must be presumed unsafe to operate: • if visible damage is evident •...
- Page 10 Safety instructions unit on the docking station c) by removing the measurement unit from the docking station Docking station: a) by disconnecting the plug from the power supply b) by disconnecting the power supply unit plug from the socket The power supply unit can be disconnect from the power supply by disconnecting the power connection line plug from the socket.
- Page 11 Safety instructions CAUTION material damage • Do not allow any foreign objects to get into the measurement opening. • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Do not store it in a hot or dusty environment. Use the instrument case for storage.
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Page 12: System Description And Delivery Notes
45° illumination. Additional color measurement ”behind” the gloss for color travel of interference pigments is implemented at -15°. Besides color, the BYK-mac i uses additional illuminations to simulate sparkle under 15° /45° and 75°. Diffused illumination for graininess evaluation is created by two white coated hemispheres. - Page 13 System description and Delivery notes BYK - mac i COLOR* 7032 BYK - mac i COLOR Sensor 7033 Comes complete with: Multi-angle spectrophotometer, black calibration standard, white calibration standard with certificate, color checking reference, protective cap, cleaning set for bottom plate, two light protection covers, seal replacement kit, *BYKWARE smart-chart software, docking station with USB cable for memory transfer, instrument interface cable for online data transfer,...
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Page 14: Power Supply
Power supply 3. Power supply Before operating the instrument for the first time, please read the operating manual and take particular notice of the Safety Instructions. Rechargeable battery Powering the instrument pack The measurement unit can be operated either with a rechargeable battery pack or with AA (LR6) alkaline batteries. - Page 15 Power supply Rechargeable battery pack To operate the instrument with the rechargeable battery pack, make sure it is inserted until it locks in place. When inserting the rechargeable battery pack, ensure that its contacts are aligned with those of the instrument. See adjacent figure. The capacity of the rechargeable battery pack included with delivery is sufficient for about 1000 measurements.
- Page 16 Power supply Charging the rechargeable battery pack The rechargeable battery pack is charged in the docking station. Charging time is approx. 2 hours. 1. Battery pack in the instrument: The lithium ion rechargeable battery will begin charging immediately upon insertion of the instrument into the docking station.
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Page 17: Controls
Controls 4. Controls Measurement unit Mode scroll wheel: switch on and menu selection esc button: changes between main menu and measurement mode std button: short-cut to difference mode Display for user guidance and measurement values Signal lamps Operate button (measurement button): switch on and measure Docking station and online cable connector Pins to detect correct placement on sample surface Protective cap... -
Page 18: Getting Started
The small black rectangle in the lower left indicates the number of pages. Sparkle and Graininess data is only available when using the BYK-mac i. The Intensity Emission value quantifies fluorescent light excited in the visible range. The amount of fluorescent light is determined for... - Page 19 Getting started The following error messages might appear during measurement. A warning signal is heard and the light diodes flash red. At the same time, a message appears in the display indicating the type of error. ”Pins not pressed” Not all of the pins have been pressed thoroughly on the sample surface (e.g.
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Page 20: Calibrate
Additionally two checking standards are supplied to audit instrument performance: A color reference for color and an effect reference for sparkle and graininess (only with BYK-mac i). When calibration is required, the device will display a message. White Standard The color test on the color reference must be accomplished every 30 days. - Page 21 Calibrate Calibration Notes • Dirt or dust in the optics area will cause an inaccurate calibration reading. Therefore, always use the protective cap, if no readings are taken. • The standards and black trap should be cleaned periodically. For cleaning procedure see section "Cleaning and Maintenance“.
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Page 22: Color Test
Calibrate 6.1 Color test Choose “Color test“ from the "Calibrate" menu. Open the cover of the color reference and position the instrument on the standard. The instrument snaps into the indentation of the standard and can only be positioned in one direction. Choose "OK"... -
Page 23: Calibrate
Calibrate 6.2 Calibrate Turn the unit on by pressing either the menu scroll wheel or the operate button. Choose the menu item Calibrate from the Calibrate menu. Remove the protective cap. Place the instrument on the black trap. Make sure that the instrument fits into the indentation of the black trap. - Page 24 Calibrate When black trap calibration is completed, the instrument must be placed on the white standard. Position the instrument as thoroughly on the white standard as it is described for the black trap and press the operate button. The reading process is indicated on the display. When calibration is complete, an affirmation is shown in the display.
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Page 25: Effect Test
Calibrate 6.3 Effect test Choose "Absolute" from the "Measure" menu. The basic configuration is the average of three measurements. Open the cover of the effect checking standard and position the instrument on the standard. The instrument snaps into the indentation of the standard and can only be positioned in one direction. -
Page 26: Measurement Techniques
Measurement techniques 7. Measurement techniques In order to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements, the bottom of the instrument must be aligned flat on the sample surface. Do not move the instrument while measuring. To perform a measurement, press the operate key or set-up the instrument to automatically perform a measurement when the four pins are pressed down (see chapter ”Setup/Instrument”). -
Page 27: Measure
Measure 8. Measure Select the menu item Measure by pressing the operate button/scroll wheel. A selection menu appears. ”Continue last series”: To continue the last test series. If no series is stored, it will be created. ”Absolute”: To measure absolute data. ”Difference”: To measure differences. -
Page 28: Absolute
Measure 8.2 Absolute You are asked if you like to continue the test series. Confirm by pressing the scroll wheel leads you to the last test series. You can continue to take readings by pressing ”operate”. Choosing ”No” opens a new test series, starting with Sample 001. - Page 29 Measure New Standard You are asked to input a name. You can accept the predefined suggestion or change the character by turning the scroll wheel. When you press the wheel, the highlighted position moves to the next character. If you did a wrong input, you can move backward with the esc button.
- Page 30 Measure Existing standard Choose the appropriate standard from the list. You are asked to continue the last series. If you choose ”Yes”, you can directly continue the series by pressing the ”operate” button. In case you choose ”No”, a new series is started.
- Page 31 Measure Auto standard The function „Auto Standard“ is displayed if at least one standard is stored in the memory. When choosing this function the closest standard compared to the sample is automatically recalled. Choose „Auto Standard“ from the menu and press operate to start the sample reading.
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Page 32: Organizer
Measure 8.4 Organizer An organizer file defines a measurement sequence for user guidance, e. g. measuring a car body with several checkzones. These files can be generated with the smart-process software and transferred to the instrument. Once an Organizer is selected, a menu appears for Parameter 2 (Color). - Page 33 Measure After the standard has been measured, or when it is already stored in the instrument, the name of the checkzone to be measured first, appears on the left side of the display. The number of performed and predefined measurements (0 of 2) appears in the upper right corner.
- Page 34 Measure During the measurement you have access to additional functions by pressing the mode wheel. In case you took a false reading, you can delete the last measurement or a complete checkzone. ”Interrupt statistic” must be activated when the organizer is created. If not, you will get an information on the display that it is not allowed.
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Page 35: Delete
Delete 9. Delete Select the menu item Delete by pressing the operate button/scroll wheel. A selection menu appears. ”Last Measurement”: To delete the last measurement of a checkzone. ”Checkzone: To delete the whole checkzone. ”Test series”: To delete a test series. ”Standard”: To delete a standard. -
Page 36: Checkzone
Delete 9.2 Checkzone To delete a whole checkzone, choose the menu item ”Delete checkzone” and press the mode wheel. The instrument is now ready again to measure the checkzone. 9.3 Test series When you choose ”Test series” from the menu, a submenu opens. -
Page 37: Standard
Delete To delete test series in difference mode, you have to choose the appropriate standard first and then the test series to be deleted. Test series in Organizer mode can be deleted accordingly. The organizer itself can only be deleted with smart-process. 9.4 Standard With this function you can delete standards. -
Page 38: Data View
Data View 10. Data View You can use this function to display the readings of measurements stored in the instrument. 10.1 Test series Absolute To view the data of readings taken in absolute mode, choose ”Absolute” from the menu. A list of all test series taken in absolute mode is displayed. - Page 39 Data View Organizer To view the data of an organizer, choose the appropriate organizer from the list. Then select parameter 2 (color) and the appropriate test series by pressing the operate button or the mode wheel. The data of the first checkzone is displayed. You can move through the different displays with the scroll wheel to see all measurement data.
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Page 40: Standard
Data View 10.2 Standard To view the data of a standard, choose the appropriate standard from the menu. The data of the standard is displayed. -
Page 41: Setup
Select the standard you want to change and a submenu opens: Statistic Color Effect (only with BYK-mac i) Fluorescence Limit Sample Temp. Alarm 11.1.1 Statistic The function ”Statistic” lets you set the number for average readings and switch ”SMC”... - Page 42 Setup 11.1.1.2 SMC - Statistical Measurement Control Highlight the function with the scroll wheel. Pressing the wheel activates or deactivates the function. If SMC is activated a checkmark appears. For SMC mode you must preset a minimum number of measurements ( n > 3 ). To keep the required number of measurements as low as possible, a default standard error is stored in the instrument.
- Page 43 Setup 11.1.2.1 Angles You can choose individual angles or ”All”. 11.1.2.2 Scales Here you can decide according to which color scale results are calculated and how they are displayed. In the sub menu you may find the following: • Solid: displays only 45°...
- Page 44 11.1.2.3 Illuminant/Observer You can choose among the illuminants/observers shown on the left side. 11.1.3 Effect (only available with BYK-mac i) This function lets you choose the effect parameters to be displayed. You can choose individual effect parameters or ”All”. 11.1.4 Fluorescence Limit...
- Page 45 Setup To change the character, turn the scroll wheel. When you press the wheel, the highlighted position moves to the next character. Pressing operate completes the process and the instrument returns to the selection menu. If you entered a wrong input, you can move backward with the esc button.
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Page 46: Instrument
Setup 11.2 Instrument In the Setup menu you find functions to adjust general settings of the instrument: 11.2.1 Sample curvature You can adapt the sensitivity of the pins dependent on the sample curvature. Flat: 4 pins < 0.1mm Low: 3 pins < 0.1mm, 1 pin < 0.3mm Medium: 3 pins <... - Page 47 Setup 11.2.3 Beeper This menu option turns the beeper on or off. Use the scroll wheel to move the cursor to Beeper and press the wheel. When the beeper is activated, a checkmark appears. 11.2.4 Language You can use this menu to select the display language.
- Page 48 Setup 11.2.6 Date/Time The unit contains an integrated clock. This makes date and time of the measurement available for data transfer to a PC. Date and time are not lost even when the battery is changed. If necessary, adjust the data by using the scroll wheel. 11.2.7 Display Time To save energy, the unit automatically turns off after a certain amount of time.
- Page 49 Setup 11.2.9 Advanced You can use this menu item to activate: • Interrupt statistic • Input Parameter 3 • Input Comment • Input ID • Input Checkzone • Panel match 11.2.9.1 Interrupt statistic If interrupt statistic is activated you can interrupt a checkzone (sample) before reaching the preset number of measurements.
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Page 50: Calibrate
Setup 11.2.9.6 Panel match When activated, the BYK-mac i display alters between comparing the body panel to the master standard and comparing the add-on part to the body panel. Prerequisite is to use an organizer with panel matches being defined and Pass/fail activated. -
Page 51: Interface
Interface 12. Interface Transfer of data stored in the memory of the instrument takes place through the docking station. It contains the USB interface connecting the instrument with a PC. To transfer data, the connection cable must be connected to a USB port on the computer. For the position and assignment of the socket, please refer to your computer manual. -
Page 52: Standards
Standards 13. Standards DIN 5033 Colorimetry; basic concepts. DIN 5036 Radiometric and photometric properties of materials; definitions characteristic. DIN 6174 Colorimetric evaluation of colour differences of surface colours according to the CIELAB formula. DIN 6175-2 Tolerances for automotive paints Part 2: Goniochromatic paints DIN EN ISO 11664 Colorimetry ISO 7724... -
Page 53: Technical Data
Observer 2°; 10° Observer 2°; 10° only with BYK-mac i Effect Effect ( only with BYK-mac i ) Measurement Geometry 15°, 45°, 75° and diffused illumination Measurement Geometry 15°, 45°, 75° and perpendicular viewing diffused illumination perpendicular viewing Effect parameters... - Page 54 Technical Data Display 2.7 in. TFT color LCD display Display 2.7 in. TFT color LCD display Power supply Rechargeable battery pack or 4 mignon AA batteries Power supply Rechargeable battery pack or (Alkaline or rechargeable) 4 mignon AA batteries (Alkaline or rechargeable) Dimensions (LxWxH) 218 x 81 x 147mm (8.6 x 3.2 x 5.8 in.) Dimensions (LxWxH)
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Page 55: Errors And Warning Messages
Errors and Warning Messages 15. Errors and Warning Messages Info Warning The surface The sample temperature is lower than the temperature is under ..°C sample temperature alarm. Warning The surface The sample temperature is higher than the temperature is over ..°C sample temperature alarm. - Page 56 Errors and Warning Messages Error Instrument temperature Temperature is outside the operating out of range temperature range. Ambient light Appears when there is too much ambient light during measurement or when measuring bright colors (white and light silver) in direct sunlight.
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Page 57: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance 16. Cleaning and Maintenance • Do not insert any objects into the measurement aperture for cleaning. The instrument could get damaged. • Do not use any acetone for cleaning the unit! The instrument housing is resistant to a number of solvents, but cannot be guaranteed to withstand all chemicals. - Page 58 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Black Trap From time to time the black trap should be cleaned with clean, dry air to remove any dust or contamination. The black trap is taken apart by compressing the lower part on both sides of the case with your fingers, and then separating the two sections.
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Page 59: Service And Certification
Extended warranty contracts Furthermore, you can request an extended warranty contract for additional 12 months. Ordering information: 107207030 Calibration service BYK-mac i 107207032 Calibration service BYK-mac i COLOR 107307030 Extended warranty BYK-mac i 107307032 Extended warranty BYK-mac i COLOR... - Page 60 Service and Certification Service Centers for BYK-Gardner products Germany BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538 Geretsried Germany Phone:+49-8171-3493-0 Fax: +49-8171-3493-166 BYK-Gardner USA 9104 Guilford Road Columbia, MD 21046 Phone:+1-301-483-6500 Fax: +1-301-483-6555 China BYK-Gardner China Instruments Service BYK (Tongling) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch 3/F, Bldg A, No8, Lane 1305 Huajing Road, Xuhui District...
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Page 61: Copyright
Copyright 18. Copyright This instruction manual is an important part of this instrument. It contains es- sential information about setting up, placing in service and use. If you pass the device on to another user, please ensure that the instruction manual is included with the instrument. - Page 64 300 000 891 E 1807...
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