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BYK-Gardner GmbH l R ead the operation manual carefully before assembling, installing and operating this device. If the equipment is used in manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Keep the manual for further reference. Note where this attention symbol appears on the equipment and in this manual.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH (DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.) Maintenance and Cleaning Clean properly Wipe the device with a clean, white lint-free cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners or agents containing wax, which will change color, reflectance, and gloss properties of the device. Clean outer surfaces with a damp cloth containing a mild soap.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Functions and Characteristics byko-spectra pro is a new innovative light booth with high quality light sources conforming to international CIE standards. It can be used in the field of color quality management in industries like coatings, inks, textiles, printing and dyeing, pigments, photography, ceramics, packaging, cosmetics, auto and many more.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH Intelligent Fluorescent Source Control · It has normalized control on fast automatic switch of groups of fluorescent source. · It monitors illuminance value of light source at real time shown on HMI displaying the stability of light source. ·...
BYK-Gardner GmbH Components Luminaire Power switch / USB port and cascade ports USB cable: Connect light booth Cascade cable. For cascading Remote controller: Control light to PC to update software or get light booths to control their booths remotely report data performance Snap hooks Backup fuses...
BYK-Gardner GmbH Light Booth Assembly Choose a smooth surface for installation with sufficient space. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the light booth during installation. Complete light booth frame 1. Place the floor / base plate in the middle of the table. 2.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH 5. Fasten the side screw. 6. Slide the right side panel to the bottom in the same way. 7. Fasten the backside screws on the right side panel. 8. Fasten the side screw inside the right side panel. 9.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH 11. Use the left and right handles on the top of luminaire, position the luminaire into the locating pin as shown below. Then tighten the back, left and right side mounting screws. 12. Diffuser (Diffuse glass) installation: Refer to the steps 3 through 6 of ‘Luminaire Installation’.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Luminaire Installation If you need to install a single or multiple overhead luminaires, please follow these steps. NOTICE: · Do not install overhead luminaire under any fire sprinkler head. Heat generated by the luminaire may activate the sprinkler system. ·...
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BYK-Gardner GmbH 4. Place the right hinge pin of the diffuser between micro-switch and the diffuser bracket. Then place the left hinge pin of the diffuser into the diffuser bracket. Refer to figure 12. 5. Smoothly push the diffuser until it’s locked in the slot of the bracket. 6.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH 7. For a single luminaire installation, please go to step 10. For multiple luminaire installations, repeat steps 2 through 7 and then go to step 8. 8. Connect each device with cascade cables. 9. Only after the installation of overhead luminaire(s) is completed, the device(s) can be plugged into an AC wall outlet.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Power On Toggle the power switch (ON / OFF) under the front edge of the panel on the left side. Immediately after the power is ON, the device will go through a brief system self-test. The main menu will then appear on the screen with the testing report. Press ENTER to close the report window, or wait for 5 seconds until the window closes automatically.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Main Menu Use the left ( ) / right ( ) / up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button on the right of the panel to go through functions and options or adjust values. Items will be highlighted when selected. Use ENTER to confirm and save changes.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Setup mode is used to adjust and scan the device settings. For first-time usage, you should set and scan the settings. You can go back and modify these settings anytime. Each setting is explained on the following pages. Administration (ADMIN) The ADMIN menu is used to configure owner, system, profile, operator and time settings, to replace lamps and do a factory reset.
BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.1.1 ADMIN_OWNER 1. Highlight ‘OWNER’ option and press ‘ENTER’ button to access the owner screen. The following are descriptions of the owner options. Owner Text Factory Description Options Entry Default Company Text Enter company name with a maximum of 15 characters. The name appears on the reports.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH 2. Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the desired option. 3. After the option is highlighted, press the ENTER button to access the editing screen. 4. Enter required text or select desired option. Refer below for additional information about text editing.
BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.1.2 ADMIN_SYS 1. Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight ‘SYS’ option. Then press ENTER to access the system screen. The following are descriptions of the system settings. System Value or Factory Description Settings Option...
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BYK-Gardner GmbH To select option: · Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the desired option. · Press ENTER to save the selected option/value. To enter text/value: · Use the left ( ), right ( ), up ( ), and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the...
BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.1.3 ADMIN_RLAMP The RLAMP screen displays the hours and cycles remaining for each lamp in the system. From this screen, the user can reset hours / cycles, select type of lamp, change EOL parameters and add lamp serial numbers. 1.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH · Use the left ( ), right ( ), up ( ), and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the number in the soft keyboard. · Press ENTER to add the number to editing field. · Press EXIT to delete one character at one time. ·...
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BYK-Gardner GmbH · Use the left ( ), right ( ), up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the number in the table. · Press ENTER to add the number to SN#. · Press EXIT to delete one character at one time. ·...
BYK-Gardner GmbH · Please wait 5 minutes for the self-calibration process to finish. The light booth screen counts down the time. · When self-calibration process is finished, the button on the screen is switched from "Calibrating…" to "Complete" and will be highlighted. ·...
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BYK-Gardner GmbH Lux setting review / edit: 1. From the PROFL menu, use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the desired profile and then press ENTER to access the editing screen. 2. Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the desired type of lamp.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH Customize Auto Sequence Mode 1. Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight ‘Auto Prog’ and then press ENTER to access the editing profile screen. 2. After highlighted the option, press ENTER to access the desired profile parameter. 3.
BYK-Gardner GmbH · Use the left ( ), right( ), up( ) and down( ) arrow button to highlight the number in the soft keyboard. · Press ENTER to add the number to the editing field. · Press EXIT to delete one number at one time. ·...
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BYK-Gardner GmbH The following are descriptions of the operator options. Operator Text Entry, Value Factory Description Option or Option Default Name Text Enter operator name with a maximum of 15 characters. Text Enter operator ID with a maximum of 15 characters. The ID appears on the reports.
BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.1.6 ADMIN_TIME The time screen is used to set the current time and date for the system. NOTICE: You need to initially set the date and time so that any lamps can operate. 1. Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the ‘TIME’...
BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.1.7 ADMIN_RESET Restoring factory settings is used to initialize the parameters. NOTICE: Once restoring factory settings, all previous settings will be cleared. 1. Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the ‘RESET’ option. Then press ENTER to access the factory reset screen.
BYK-Gardner GmbH User The user menu is used to configure operator, profile, attenuator and language settings. 1. From the main menu, use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the ‘SETUP’ option. Then press ENTER to access its screen. 2.
BYK-Gardner GmbH 3. Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the desired option. 4. After the option is highlighted, press the ENTER to access the editing screen. 5. Select desired option or value for the user settings. ·...
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BYK-Gardner GmbH The following are descriptions of available daisy chain settings. Chain Option Default Description Settings Selection Chain Enabled, Enable Enable or disable daisy chain operation. Disabled Address Broadcast, Broadcast Set addressing mode option for the luminaires. Broadcast Mode Group, covers all connected device.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Report 1. From the main menu, use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the ‘SETUP’ option. Then press ENTER to access its screen. 2. Use the up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button to highlight the ‘REPORT’...
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BYK-Gardner GmbH System Report Running System Report can create a report for the conformance and lamp on the system. NOTICE: Keep the viewing booth empty when running the system report program. 1. Use the left ( ) and right ( ) arrow button to highlight the ‘REPORT’.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Choose the Light Source Use up ( ) and down ( ) arrow button and press ENTER button. The light source will continue to light on until you choose another light source or press the light switch again. (The red point on the left of a light source name means the light is switched on.) Dimming control can increase or decrease the intensity or voltage of fluorescence and UV light source.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Auto Sequence Run a light source sequence automatically. Specific time (1 to 5999 seconds) for each light source and specific illuminance (1 to 2000 Lux) for fluorescent lamp can be set in each file. The programming is very useful to evaluate samples and focus on their appearance under multiple sources continuously, rather than manually switching between light sources.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH Remote Control Usage To use remote control: · Press the RED AWAKE switch to turn on the remote control. · Press button to turn on the desired light source. When you press the switch again, the lamp will be turned off. NOTICE: a) The remote control will turn to sleep status without any action in 30s.
BYK-Gardner GmbH General Maintenance Turn off the power switch and unplug AC line cord before proceeding with any maintenance procedure. CAUTION: The daylight filters and incandescent lamps get very hot during normal operation. Do not touch the filters or lamps; allow time for them to cool down before cleaning. Cleaning the Diffuser 1.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH 4. Release thumb screws and detach the filter. Remove the filter glass out. Refer to figure 2 below. 5. Wipe dust from filter with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth dampened with some mild detergent. Allow to air dry. Lamp Replacement Replace burned out lamps immediately in order to maintain the total performance criterion of the device.
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BYK-Gardner GmbH 1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the AC line cord before proceeding. 2. Remove the front panel if viewer box installed. 3. Release the diffuser latch. Lower the front of diffuser until it reaches its fully opened position (vertical).
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BYK-Gardner GmbH Fluorescent Lamps 1. Rotate the lamp 1/4 turn with both hands, remove it from both sockets. Refer to the photo below. 2. Dispose it in an appropriate receptacle. 3. Install the new fluorescent lamp into the socket. 4. For the other fluorescent lamps please repeat steps 1 to 3. Fuse Replacement 1.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Troubleshooting Problem Cause / Solution Please check the switch on the front panel is ON properly. A fuse is burned out. Refer to ‘Fuse Replacement’ in the maintenance section. No response Device is unplugged. Make sure the AC line cord is plugged in. Contact our technical support.
BYK-Gardner GmbH Specifications Parameters Luminaire Light Booth 21 x 99 x 64 cm 91 x 99 x 64 cm Dimensions (8.3 x 39.0 x 25.0 in) (36.0 x 39.0 x 25.0 in) Weight 40 kg (88 lbs) 49 kg (108 lbs) Power supply: ·...
BYK-Gardner GmbH Declarations EC Declaration of Conformity BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538 Geretsried herewith declare that the product: Type: byko-spectra pro comply with the requirements of the following EC directives: 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compability 2014/35/EU Low Voltage The following harmonized standards were applied: EN 61010-1:2010 EN 61326-1:2013 Geretsried, September 10, 2017...
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BYK-Gardner GmbH (CE) BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538 Geretsried : byko-spectra pro 2014/30/EU 2014/35/EU EN 61010-1:2010 EN 61326-1:2013 Frank R. Wagner 301 300 000 E 2109...
BYK-Gardner GmbH About Us 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 Shanghai Office 6A Building A, Yuehong Plaza No. 88 Hongcao Road Shanghai 200233 P.R.
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Download your manual from: https://www.byk-instruments.com/p/6073 Find more information on our products and services: https://www.byk-instruments.com 301 300 000 E 2109...
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