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- Page 1 Operating Manual Spectro LFP qb Spectro LFP qb Textile edition automatic reflection and transmission spectrophotometer Operating manual edition E3...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ....................4 1.1 What you can do with this instrument ..........5 1.2 Components of the Spectro LFP qb instrument ........6 1.3 Optional components ................7 Chapter 2: Putting into operation ................9 2.1 Installing the hardware ................9 2.2 Switching ON and OFF the instrument ..........12... - Page 3 7.1 Changing white calibration standard ..........39 7.2 Changing a measuring lamp .............40 7.3 Cleaning the optics ................41 7.4 Packing the Spectro LFP qb for transport .........42 7.5 Warning and Error messages ............43 7.6 Updating the instrument firmware .............45 Specifications ......................46...
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Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
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 qb. 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 imaging market. -
Page 5: What You Can Do With This Instrument
1.1 What you can do with this instrument Most precise color measurement Spectro LFP qb enables you to exactly determine the colors of both transmission and reflection copy and is conform to ISO 13655-2017. Thanks to a highly sophisticated diffraction grating and state-of-the-art... -
Page 6: Components Of The Spectro Lfp Qb Instrument
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 1.2 Components of the Spectro LFP qb instrument The Spectro LFP qb comes with the following components: • Spectral unit • Platform • Sensing unit Additional accessories included with the instrument: • Guide to be fixed at the right side of the instrument to help support samples •... -
Page 7: Optional Components
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 1.3 Optional components Polarization filter for reflection measure- ment (Code: C5F10-3) To be used when measuring samples with shiny surface. Set of 2 sample holders for special mate- rials (code: C5H20) consisting of: 1. Reflection sample holder for extra heavy reflective materials (code: C5H21) 2. - Page 8 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Sticky mat holder (Code: C5H82). Used to fix samples like very thin or elastic textiles. Included with Textile edition of instrument...
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Putting Into Operation
Chapter 2: Putting into operation 2.1 Installing the hardware When unpacking a new Spectro LFP qb device, the following procedure has to be done to put al components together: - fit the supplied battery pack into its place on the back of the Spectro LFP qb spectral unit. - Page 10 Installing the USB driver on a Mac computer under OS X Switch off the Spectro LFP qb. Download and run the "Barbieri Gateway software installer" and follow the instructions. The installer will detect your operating system version and if necessary install the required USB driver.
- Page 11 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Check if driver is correctly installed • Switch on instrument • Open “Control Panel”, “System” • Select “Hardware” and click “Device Manager”. • Look into “Ports” and “Universal Serial Bus controllers”. Ethernet connection When the instrument is switched on, the instrument will try to retrieve the IP address from a DHCP server.
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Page 12: Switching On And Off The Instrument
The instrument is switched ON in the following sequence: • Switch on your computer • Switch on Spectro LFP qb (The switch is situated on the back side of the platform) The display on the spectral unit will illuminate and indicate the boot- ing process. -
Page 13: Battery Charging
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 2.3 Battery charging The Spectro LFP qb spectral unit is equipped with a rechargeable battery which allows it to be detached from the platform for spot measurements. The charging status is indicated in the status bar of the display: Battery status This battery is charged automatically when connected to the platform. -
Page 14: Product Registration
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 2.4 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. -
Page 15: Chapter 3: Choosing The Correct Sample Holder
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Chapter 3: Choosing the correct sample holder Sample holders can be exchanged quickly by releasing them with the switch on the transport arm and moving the sample holder to be ex- changed towards the operator: When inserting a new holder, make sure it is inserted until a click noise indicates the final and correct fixing of the sample holder. -
Page 16: Measuring Reflective Samples
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 3.1 Measuring reflective samples Reflective materials must be measured using the supplied white back- ing reflection sample holder C5H40. This sample holder is made of a selected white material conforming to ISO 13655-2017. Measurements made with this sample holder are also named "white backing measurements"... -
Page 17: Measuring Transmissive Samples
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 3.2 Measuring transmissive samples Transmissive materials must be measured using one of the following sample holders: 1) The supplied standard transmission sample holder (C5H50). For measuring insert the sample between the two transparent sheets of the sample holder and position inside the corner marks. -
Page 18: Measuring Special Materials
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 3.3 Measuring special materials For measuring special reflective or transmissive materials there is a set of 2 special sample holders available (C5H20): 3.3.1 Measuring heavy reflective materials When measuring heavy reflective materials, the optional sample holder for heavy materials must be used (C5H21). -
Page 19: Measuring Thick Transparent Materials
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 3.3.2 Measuring thick transparent materials When measuring thick transparent materials like glass or plastic plates use the sample holder C5H22. The recommended media thickness is up to 5mm. The thicker the material is, the larger must the patches be. -
Page 20: Measuring Textiles/ Fabrics
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 3.3.4 Measuring Textiles/ Fabrics A special electrostatic sample holder with frame (order code C5H80) is optionally available for fixing textile materials. If the material to be fixed is very thin, or elastic, then the chart might only be fixed distorted. - Page 21 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual For very difficult to fix textiles, use the sticky mat sample holder (order code C5H82). Do never use this sample holder without chart inserted, as the measuring head will stick on the holder when touching its surface and this could...
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Page 22: Chapter 4: Using The Instrument
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Chapter 4: Using the instrument 4.1 Status Bar The upper status bar in the display indicates the following information: M0, M1, M2 Measuring condition (Light condition) WiFi connection and signal strength Battery status Information button Exit window (go back). -
Page 23: Showing Instrument Information
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 4.2 Showing instrument information On the main screen, click on in the upper right of the statusbar to show the instrument information: The following information is displayed: Firmware version Serial number (Instrument/ Modul) MAC address (platform and WiFi) -
Page 24: Calibration
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 4.3 Calibration 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 25 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Transmission Transmission calibration is done automatically on the position of the upper left corner of the target area. In transmission mode, you have the option to choose between two calibration modes: • relative (default) or •...
- Page 26 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Absolute white calibration The absolute white calibration method is used to determine the cor- rect 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/opaque 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 27: The Auto-Position Feature
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 4.4 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... -
Page 28: Measuring Modes
This mode gives also the most accurate measurements and is used for measuring fluorescent inks. 2. Fast (default) mode Fast measuring mode is the default mode of the Spectro LFP qb. In this mode the measuring head lies on the target and the surface is scanned. 3. Contactless mode The contactless mode is similar to the above fast mode with a difference that the measuring head does not touch the surface of the target. -
Page 29: Changing The Measuring Aperture
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 4.6 Changing the measuring aperture The Spectro LFP qb spectral unit is equipped with a selectable measur- ing aperture. The switching occurs automatically by the software driving the instrument (manual switching is supported only in spot mode when spectral unit is used detached from the platform). -
Page 30: Media Thickness
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 4.7 Media thickness The measuring head is automatically positioned in its highest position when switching instrument on. In this position, you can load samples with thickness up to 20mm whe- nusing the standard reflection/ transmission sample holders. -
Page 31: Uv Cut Filter And Polarization Filter
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 4.8 UV cut filter and Polarization filter The UV cut filter is already included into the instrument and is activated by selecting the M2 measurement condition. The optionally available polarization filter for reflection measurments... -
Page 32: Measuring Daylight Fluorescent Inks
This effect occurs already under daylight condition. The Spectro LFP qb is capable of illuminating in daylight condition by using the M1 measuring condition and is therefore capable of stimulat- ing this fluorescent effect. -
Page 33: Spectro Lfp Qb With Barbieri Gateway Software
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 4.10 Spectro LFP qb 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... -
Page 34: Chapter 5: Spectral Unit Standalone Operation
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Chapter 5: Spectral unit standalone operation 5.1 Spot measurement The spectral unit can be detached from the platform to use it as a manual device for spot measurements. Switch off platform and detach the spectral unit by releasing the button on the back side of the spectral unit. - Page 35 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Under "Settings", the WiFi connection can be enabled/ disabled. The top status bar will indicate if instrument is connected by USB or by WiFi interface. Spot measurements are made and displayed by selecting "Spot Mode".
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Page 36: Usb / Wifi Connection
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 5.2 USB / WiFi connection The instrument can be connected to a computer using a USB connection or by using a WiFi connection. Setting up the WiFi interface WiFi connection needs to be set-up by selecting the "Settings" button end selecting "WiFi"... -
Page 37: Chapter 6: Sensing Unit
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Chapter 6: Sensing unit The sensing unit consists of a camera with white LED illumination and a processing board with intelligent computer vision processing capability. A green LED on the connector of the sensing unit indicates that it is correctly connected and operational. - Page 38 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual When the "TEX" option (Textile activation) is activated on the instrument and using the Barbieri Gateway software or any software supporting this option, the sensing unit will capture a picture of the inserted chart, measure and analize it and deliver information about chart size, chart type, chart position etc.
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Page 39: Chapter 7: Instrument Maintenance
7.1 Changing white calibration standard Replace the reference white of the Spectro LFP qb spectral unit if it is no more valid or it is somehow damaged. Any scratches, dust or dirt on the surface of the reference white may affect the accuracy of the instrument. -
Page 40: Changing A Measuring Lamp
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 7.2 Changing a measuring lamp The Spectro LFP qb is equipped with LED modules as illuminations placed in the dspectroal unit for reflection measurements and additional LED modules placed in the platform under a diffusor for transmission measurements. -
Page 41: Cleaning The Optics
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 7.3 Cleaning the optics The reflection optics are equipped with a air blowing system which is activated when the reference white covering the optics aperture is moved to open position for measurements. It makes sure a small air circulation is blowing out the aperture during measurements avoiding fibers and dust to enter the optical parts. -
Page 42: Packing The Spectro Lfp Qb For Transport
Ship your Spectro LFP qb always in its original package. It is very important to pack the Spectro LFP qb carefully to avoid any damage during the transport, by packing the components platform/ spectral unit/ sensing unit separately. -
Page 43: Warning And Error Messages
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual 7.5 Warning and Error messages The display of the Spectro LFP qb spectral unit can show the following warnings/ errors: W01: Wrong spectral unit detected. Please attach spectral unit with serial number Cxxxxxx and restart the instrument. - Page 44 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Move the transport arm into the middle of the platform and push both ends of the transport arm in the direction shown in this picture: Now the edge of the sample holder should be parallel to...
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Page 45: Updating The Instrument Firmware
Please see the Barbieri Gateway software instruction manual for details on how to proceed with firmware update. Note: the firmware package for Spectro LFP qb consists of various parts: - Platform - Spectral unit... -
Page 46: Specifications
Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual Specifications Spectral unit Measurement conditions: According to ISO 13655-2017 Reflection and transmission: M1 (method a), M0, M2 (UVcut), M3 (reflection only, with optional polarization filter) Measuring apertures: Switchable between 2, 6 and 8 mm diameter... - Page 47 260 x 83 x 53 mm Weight: 240 g Spectro LFP qb Measuring software: Barbieri Gateway for Microsoft Windows 7 or newer (32 and 64 Bit), Mac OSX 10.10 or newer Total weight: 14,5 kg (including accessories) Specifications are subject to change without notice...
- Page 48 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual EG-Konformitätserklärung Für das folgend bezeichnete Erzeugnis Spectrophotometer Spectro LFP qb wird hiermit bestätigt, daß es den wesentlichen Schutzanforderun- gen entspricht, die in der Richtlinie des Rates zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedsstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (89/336/EWG) festgelegt sind.
- Page 49 Spectro LFP qb - Operating Manual For Italy: INFORMAZIONE AGLI UTENTI Ai sensi dell’art. 13 del Decreto Legislativo 25 luglio 2005, n.151 “At- tuazione delle Direttive 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE e 2003/108/CE, relative alla riduzione dell’uso di sostanze pericolose nelle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche, nonché allo smaltimento dei rifiuti”.
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