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- Page 1 Operating Manual Spectro LFP RT and Tex automatic reflection and transmission spectrophotometer Edition E5...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.4 Changing the measuring aperture .............22 4.5 Media thickness ................23 4.6 UV cut filter and Polarization filter .............24 4.7 Spectro LFP with Barbieri Gateway software ........25 4.8 Spectro LFP with other color management software ......25 Chapter 5: Instrument Maintenance .................26 5.1 Changing white calibration standard ..........26... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual Chapter 1: Introduction May we congratulate you on your choice! We from BARBIERI electronic are proud of presenting to you the spec- trophotometer Spectro LFP. This instrument features most precise optics, state-of-the-art electronics and software. It is especially created for use in color management for the digital digital imaging market. -
Page 5: What You Can Do With This Instrument
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 1.1 What you can do with this instrument Most precise color measurement Spectro LFP enables you to exactly determine the colors of both trans- mission and reflection copy. Thanks to a highly sophisticated diffrac- tion grating and state-of-the-art electronics using best components this revolutionary spectrophotometer warrants utmost precision in determining color values, as required today for numerous applications. -
Page 6: Components Of The Spectro Lfp Rt Instrument
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 1.2 Components of the Spectro LFP RT instrument The Spectro LFP RT comes with the following components: • Spectrophotometer with xy-table • Guide to be fixed at the right side of the instrument to help support samples •... -
Page 7: Optional Components
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 1.4 Optional components: • UV cut filter for reflection (Code: C050F00-2) To be used when measuring samples with optical brighteners. • Polarization filter for reflection (Code: C050F10-1) To be used when measuring samples with shiny surface. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Installation
2.1.1 Installing on a Mac computer under OS X Switch off the Spectro LFP. Insert the supplied CD-Rom into your computer, run the "Barbieri Gateway software installer" or the "USB Driver Installer program" on the CD and follow the instructions. -
Page 9: Installing On A Pc With Microsoft Windows Xp Or Newer
High speed USB to serial converter USB virtual serial port driver Switch off the Spectro LFP. Insert the supplied CD-Rom into your computer, run the "Barbieri Gateway software installer" or the "USB Driver Setup program" on the CD and follow the instructions. -
Page 10: Installing The Hardware
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 2.2 Installing the hardware Installing the connecting cables: • The power supply for the spectrophotometer is connected to the rear side of the instrument • When connecting the instrument to an Apple computer, use the USB cable connection •... -
Page 11: Product Registration
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 2.3 Product registration It is recommended to register your instrument with Barbieri electronic in order to get access to privileged information like access to download area, product information/ firmware updates etc. Registration can be done through the Barbieri Gateway measuring software or manually by registering on the Barbieri web site: www.barbierielectronic.com... -
Page 12: Chapter 3: Putting Into Operation
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual Chapter 3: Putting into operation The instrument is switched on in the following sequence: • Switch on your computer • Switch on Spectro LFP (The switch is situated on the back side of the instrument) The power LED on the back side of Spectro LFP near the switch will light. -
Page 13: Measuring Reflective Samples
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 3.1 Measuring reflective samples Reflective materials must be measured using the supplied reflection sample holder. This sample holder is made of a selected white material with the fol- lowing characteristics: • no whitener • L* value of approx. 97 •... - Page 14 Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual The sample to be measured must be fixed inside the indicated corner marks using a tape: When fixing the sample, make sure the target is printed in a straight position. This may be important particularly with textiles or similar materials.
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Page 15: Measuring Transmissive Samples
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 3.2 Measuring transmissive samples Transmissive materials must be measured using the supplied trans- mission sample holder model 3. For measuring insert the sample between the two transparent sheets of the sample holder and position inside the corner marks. -
Page 16: Measuring Special Materials
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 3.3 Measuring special materials For measuring special reflective or transmissive materials there is a set of 3 special sample holders available. (See page 6) 3.3.1 Measuring heavy reflective materials When measuring heavy reflective materials, the optional sample holder for heavy materials must be used. -
Page 17: Measuring Thick Transparent Materials
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 3.3.2 Measuring thick transparent materials When measuring thick transparent materials like glass or plastic plates use the sample holder Model 2. The recommended media thickness is up to 5mm. The thicker the material is, the larger must the patches be. For material of 5mm thickness the recommended patch size is 10mm. -
Page 18: Chapter 4: Using The Instrument
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual Chapter 4: Using the instrument 4.1 Calibrating the instrument The instrument is capable of self-calibration. Reflection Reflection calibration is done by means of its internal white calibration standard placed under the measuring head. Note: The validity of this reference white is 24 months from the pro- duction date. - Page 19 Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual Transmission Transmission calibration is done automatically on the position of the upper left corner of the target area. In transmission, you have the option to choose between two calibration modes: • relative (default) or •...
- Page 20 Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual Absolute white calibration The absolute white calibration method is used to determine the correct L* a* b* values of the target including its white point. As the L* value can be as low as 50 or lower for diffuse materials, this method is not recommended for linearization and color management applications as it will not result in accurate calculation of ICC profiles.
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Page 21: The Auto-Position Feature
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 4.2 The auto-position feature The instrument is capable of automatically finding the position of the sample to be measured. When you insert a target for measurement, the instrument needs to know where the patches are located. This is automatically determioned by scanning some special border lines (auto-position lines): space to fix target with tape min. -
Page 22: Changing The Measuring Aperture
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 4.4 Changing the measuring aperture The instrument is equipped with a selectable measuring aperture. The switching occurs either automatically by the software or manually by pressing the button placed on the right side of the measuring head. The aperture size is valid for reflective and transmissive measurements. -
Page 23: Media Thickness
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 4.5 Media thickness The measuring head is automatically positioned in its highest position when switching it on. In this position, you can load samples with thickness up to 20mm. When starting measurement, the instrument moves to a upper left position on the sample and lowers the measuring head until it touches the surface of the sample. -
Page 24: Uv Cut Filter And Polarization Filter
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 4.6 UV cut filter and Polarization filter The optionally available UV cut filter for reflection measurements or the polarization filter for reflection measurements can be exchanged by simply removing with your finger the original reflection optics cover and replacing it with the desired filter cover. -
Page 25: Spectro Lfp With Barbieri Gateway Software
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 4.7 Spectro LFP with Barbieri Gateway software The function of this software is to allow you to drive a BARBIERI mea- suring device if your particular software (RIP etc.) does not support the device directly.This software will measure any type of targets and save a measuring file in text or XML format. -
Page 26: Chapter 5: Instrument Maintenance
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual Chapter 5: Instrument Maintenance Thanks to its closed construction this instrument requires very little maintenance. The external surfaces of all optical parts should be cleaned every now and then. Please bear in mind that the high-quality reflection optics in particular are very sensitive to scratches and, therefore, should only be cleaned with very fine brushes or compressed air! 5.1 Changing white calibration standard... -
Page 27: Changing A Measuring Lamp
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 5.2 Changing a measuring lamp The Spectro LFP RT is equipped with 3 reflection measuring lamps and one transmission measuring lamp. The reflection lamps are situated in the measuring head and the transmission measuring lamp under the xy table. -
Page 28: Packing The Spectro Lfp For Transport
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual 5.3 Packing the Spectro LFP for transport The Spectro LFP is a highly sophisticated and sensitive instrument. Thus a special care is needed when the instrument is transported. Your instrument was shipped in a specially designed carton to assure against damage. -
Page 29: Specifications
Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual Specifications Instrument Measuring apertures: reflection 2 and 8mm (adjustable) transmission 2 and 8mm (adjustable) (Model RT additional 6mm) Geometry: reflection 45°:0° circumferential transmission d:0 Calibration: automatic with internal white reference Physical illumination: type A Measurement time: <... - Page 30 Spectro LFP RT - Operating Manual Order codes: C200C00 Spectro LFP RT Series 3 C050L01 Measuring lamp for Spectro LFP RT Reflection C200L02 Measuring lamp for Spectro LFP RT Transmission CXRW06R2 Reference white for SpectroLFP RT S2 and 3 (Validity 24 months from the pro- duction date) Optionals: Set of sample holders for special ma-...
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