XYZ, LCh, RGB, LUV). The PCE-CSM 5 also comes with two different measuring apertures (Ø4 mm and Ø8 mm) for different applications. After a measurement with the PCE-CSM 5, the reading can be used as a standard value. Other readings can be recorded as a sample and later be compared to the reference value.
Manual Contents of delivery 1 x colorimeter PCE-CSM 5 1 x 4 mm measuring aperture 1 x 8 mm measuring aperture 1 x USB cable 1 x aluminium carrying case 1 x battery 1 x mains adaptor 1 x wrist band...
Manual Interfaces Connector for mains adaptor interface interfaces Connector for mains adaptor: Only use the mains adaptor which is included in the package. If it breaks down, use substitutions with the following characteristics: 5 V DC, 2 A. USB interface: By using the USB interface, you can transfer data from the colorimeter to a PC.
Manual Installing the battery 1. Make sure that the colorimeter is turned off. 2. Open the cover of the battery compartment. 3. Insert the battery into the allocated space. 4. Close the cover of the battery compartment. Charging the battery The battery can only be charged when the colorimeter is connected to a PC or to the mains adaptor.
Manual Operation Turn on the device 1. Make sure the battery is installed or the device is connected to an external power source. 2. Turn on the device by pressing the ON/OFF switch. After a few seconds, you are automatically directed to the “Standard Measurement”...
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Manual You can add one or more sample measurements to this reading. To do so, you have to switch to the “Sample Measurement” screen: 1. Press the Enter button when you are in the result screen of the standard measurement function.
Manual Additional functions 5.3.1 Records All measuring results are recorded and saved to the internal memory of the colorimeter (if auto save is , select “Record” and press Enter to active). To view the recorded data, press the Menu button confirm.
Manual 5.3.2 Calibration , select “Calibrate“ and press Enter. To get to the calibration menu, press the Menu button Here you can select between white and black calibration. Use the arrow keys ( ) to select and press Enter to confirm. A confirmation screen with instructions will appear. White calibration If you want to perform a white calibration, place the white calibration plate on the measuring aperture.
Manual 5.3.4 Tolerances , select “Tolerance“ and press Enter To set up or adjust tolerances, press the Menu button . Now you get to the tolerance screen. Here you can set up tolerances. Select an option by using the arrow keys ( ) and press Enter to confirm.
Manual 5.3.7 Select the colour space , select “Display” and press Enter To select the colour space, press the Menu button . Now you get to the colour space settings. Here you can choose between the following options: CIE L*a*b*C*H*, CIE L*a*b*, CIE XYZ, CIE RGB, CIEL*U*V, L*a*b* Whiteness&Yellowness, Color Fastness und Staining Fastness.
Manual Colour fastness Staining fastness Note: When the option CIE XYZ, CIE RGB or CIE L*U*V is active, you can only take standard measurements. Settings , select “Setting“ and press Enter To get to the settings, press the Menu button Here you have different options.
Manual Time setting Here you can set the time (“Set time”), date (“Set date”) and how time and date are displayed (“Time format” / “Date format”). Select the desired option by using the arrow keys ( ) and press Enter to confirm.
Manual Optional Accessories Powder test box PCE-CSM PTB With the optional powder test box PCE-CSM PTB you can determine the colorimetric parameters of powders. 7.1.1 Construction The PCE-CSM PTB consists of a base plate (1), a measuring plate with a powder compartment (2), a lens (3) and a mounting ring (4).
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