Datacolor 650 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Datacolor Manuals
  4. Measuring Instruments
  5. 650
  6. User manual

Datacolor 650 User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Datacolor 650™
Datacolor 600™
Datacolor 400™
User's Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 650 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Datacolor 650

Summary of Contents for Datacolor 650

  • Page 1 Datacolor 650™ Datacolor 600™ Datacolor 400™ User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Support Questions? If you need help with a Datacolor product, please contact one of our top-rated technical support teams located around the world for your convenience. You can find contact information below for the Datacolor office in your area.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USB Cable Installation ......................9 Cable Installation ......................9 Driver Installation ......................10 Viewing/Changing System Port Assignment .............. 11 Changing the COM Port Assignment in Datacolor Programs ........15 Controls and Indicators .................. 17 Controls and Indicators Panel.................... 17 Datacolor 600/650 ...................... 17 Datacolor 400 ......................
  • Page 4 Cleaning the Black Trap ..................41 Cleaning the Spectralon® Plaque ............... 41 Appendix ......................43 Optical Block Diagram ....................... 43 Datacolor 650/600/400 Instrument Specifications ............. 44 Features by Model ......................45 Dimension Comparison - Horizontal vs. Vertical Mount ..........46 Optional Accessories ......................46 Miscellaneous Technical Information .................

  • Page 5: Datacolor Spectrophotometers

    About Datacolor Spectrophotometers The Datacolor high performance benchtop spectrophotometers (Datacolor 650™, Datacolor 600™, Datacolor 400™) are the newest generation of bench top color measuring instruments, incorporating state-of-the-art CMOS integrated circuit technology in the instrument design. All are intended for use as a device for measuring, specifying and evaluating color in both laboratory and production settings.

  • Page 6: Adjustable Uv Filter Option

    The configuration of the adjustable UV filter is handled through the software. See also Datacolor TOOLS user Guide for detailed instructions to configure the option and calibrate the instrument.

  • Page 7: Safety Features

    Light source Pulsed xenon flash lamp Filtered to provide D65 illumination including UV component. Effective 5nm or 10nm Based on reporting interval. Bandwidth Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide About Datacolor Spectrophotometers • 3...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    • Small Area View (SAV) • Extra Ultra Small Area View (XUSAV) • Medium Area View (MAV), barium coated (standard with the Datacolor 650) • NOTE Some of these apertures are standard accessories, depending on instrument model. 4 • Accessories...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Medium (MAV) with barium coating must be used for transmission • measurements. Optional Accessories If you have purchased a Datacolor 650 or Datacolor 650V, you will receive the following accessories to make transmission measurements: Transmission sample holder base Solid sample holder...
  • Page 10 Black Calibration Card Spectralon (White) Transmission Calibration Standard Transmission Sample Holder Base. Datacolor 650 users must install this • holder into the transmission chamber. For Datacolor 650V (vertical mount) units, the sample holder base is installed at the factory. Transmission Sample Holders. Used to secure the transmission sample in the •...

  • Page 11: Cable Installation

    Power is supplied to the back of the unit via a 3-prong male connector. Power cable Plug the female end of the power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the instrument. Insert the plug into a standard AC outlet. Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Overview • 7...

  • Page 12: Serial Cable Installation

    You may need to enter this information into the program. 4. Tighten each connection securely to ensure proper signal. See the Appendix for a description of the RS-232C connector pin assignments. 8 • Serial Cable Installation Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 13: Usb Cable Installation

    USB Cable Installation Instruments manufactured by Datacolor can now be connected to a USB port on a desktop system. See Appendix, System Requirements for USB Cable Installation before you attempt to connect to a USB port. You can connect the instrument to the computer using either a serial cable or a USB cable.

  • Page 14: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation To prepare your computer and the Datacolor programs to communicate with your instrument using a USB port, you must install software files onto the computer. This is done by following a Wizard that will appear on your computer screen when you connect the USB cable to the instrument, and to the USB port on the back of the computer.

  • Page 15: Viewing/Changing System Port Assignment

    As part of the USB driver installation, a port number is assigned to the USB port. The default selection is the next available com port. Depending on the application you are running, you may need to know this port assignment to configure the Datacolor applications program(s) to recognize the USB port.
  • Page 16 2. Place the cursor on Settings so that the program submenu displays, and click Control Panel. 3. When the Control Panel window displays, double-click on System. The Systems Properties dialog box displays. 12 • USB Cable Installation Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...
  • Page 17 4. Click the Hardware Tab. The dialog box below displays: Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide USB Cable Installation • 13...
  • Page 18 5. Click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window displays. 6. Go to the Ports heading. Click on the plus (+) to display the port selections. 7. Click USB Serial Port. The USB Serial Port (COM3) Properties dialog box displays. 14 • USB Cable Installation Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 19: Changing The Com Port Assignment In Datacolor Programs

    To enable the USB port for color measurements, you may need to change the COM port assignment in the applications program. Refer to the program documentation for the specific Datacolor applications program you are running for instructions on configuring the instrument.
  • Page 20 N O T E S 16 • USB Cable Installation Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Controls And Indicators

    The indicators on the status panel vary, depending on the model of you are operating. Datacolor 600/650 The status panel is the same for the Datacolor 650 and 600. It is shown below: OPTION DESCRIPTION The 420nm UV cutoff filter is selected.

  • Page 22: Datacolor 400

    1. Verify all cable connections. The AC power cord should be plugged into an outlet. The communications cable (serial or USB) should be attached to the instrument and host computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 18 • Powering Up Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...
  • Page 23 The red lights on the status panel will flash briefly. − NOTE If the instrument power is not turned on before a Datacolor program is launched, you may receive an error message. 4. Depending on the model you are using, the LED lights on the status panel may...
  • Page 24 N O T E S 20 • Powering Up Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 25: Instrument Calibration

    CD included with the calibration tiles. The data is installed as part of the instrument configuration, using software options controlled by the Datacolor program you are running. Below is an example of the installation procedure.
  • Page 26 Instrument calibration can also be accessed through a separate menu option or function button in the program window. The User’s Guide for the program you are running contains detailed instructions to access the calibration options. 22 • Overview Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 27: Reflectance Calibration

    5. After these measurements are completed, the program will display a message that the calibration is successful. You can now start measuring samples. The Datacolor Users Guide for the program you are running (e.g., Datacolor Tools, etc.) provides step-by-step instructions regarding the (instrument) software setup and calibration procedure.

  • Page 28: Uv Filter Calibration

    APHA evaluation, which measure the yellowness of liquids. • The transmission compartment of the Datacolor 650 is large enough to allow the colorist to easily insert and remove samples. It has been fitted with a removable spill tray in the event of minor spillage of liquid samples.

  • Page 29: Accessing The Transmission Compartment

    Accessing the Transmission Compartment There are side-latch buttons on each side of the Datacolor 650 case that are used to open the transmission case: Button Front Back Depress these buttons, and slide the case toward the back of the instrument, to open the transmission compartment.

  • Page 30: Transmission Accessories

    The following accessories must be installed in order to perform transmission measurements: Transmission Sample Holder Base. Installed by user. Transmission Sample Holders. Installed by user. Spill Tray. Installed at factory. 26 • Accessing the Transmission Compartment Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Transmission Sample Holder Base

    The other is used for solid, transparent samples such as plastic plaques. Cuvette Holder Solid samples (liquid samples) NOTE The cuvette holder is designed to hold a cuvette 50mm X 10mm (Datacolor Part No. 2950- 0004). Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Accessing the Transmission Compartment • 27...

  • Page 32: Spill Tray

    The transmission sample holders are mounted on this base: The base attaches to a metal bar at the bottom of the transmission compartment. It is placed directly over the spill tray, and is secured through magnets. 28 • Accessing the Transmission Compartment Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Transmission Sample Holders

    This holder is designed for use with a 50mm X Two thumb screws provide the ability to adapt 10mm cuvette. the holder to samples of varying thicknesses. This holder is used for transmission measurements using the 650V. Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Accessing the Transmission Compartment • 29...
  • Page 34 Loosen the thumbscrews on the solid sample holder to aid in the installation of the sample holder. Make sure the sphere opening/lens opening is completely covered by the sample you are going to measure. No special tools are required to install the sample holders. 30 • Accessing the Transmission Compartment Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 35: Transmittance Calibration

    (transmission). See also the User’s Guide for the program you are running for detailed instructions to access the instrument setup and calibration options. 4. When you are prompted by the program, block the lens using the black card: Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Accessing the Transmission Compartment • 31...
  • Page 36 The white plaque remains at the port for “Total” Transmittance measurements, and is replaced with the black trap for “Diffuse” Transmittance measurements. See also Sample Presentation and Measurement, Transmittance Measurements. 32 • Accessing the Transmission Compartment Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 37: Sample Presentation And Measurement

    2. Position the sample, then carefully bring arm back up to normal operating position. WARNING Do not allow sample arm to spring back. For the Datacolor 600V (vertical mount), the cylindrical, spring-loaded sample holder can be depressed to position your sample. You can return the cylinder to its normal position with a quarter turn of the cylinder.

  • Page 38: Sample Viewing Port

    3. The backside of this door reveals the area of the sample covering the port opening. If necessary, adjust the placement of the sample to target the portion of the sample to be measured. 34 • Sample Presentation and Measurement Overview Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 39: Transmittance Measurements

    “total” or “diffuse” transmittance. The samples should be positioned at the front of the transmission compartment, close to the sphere opening. Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Sample Presentation and Measurement Overview • 35...
  • Page 40 “Diffuse” transmittance measurements are made by replacing the Spectralon® plaque at the port with a light trap. Total Transmittance Diffuse Transmittance Consult with your Applications Specialist regarding the measurement technique you should use for specific evaluations. 36 • Sample Presentation and Measurement Overview Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 41: Remote Measure Button

    NOTE The remote measure button is not available on all models. For those models equipped with it, it is active only when the software supports remote measurement. Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Sample Presentation and Measurement Overview • 37...
  • Page 42 N O T E S 38 • Sample Presentation and Measurement Overview Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Operating the Minivac Portable Cleaning System 1. Configure the instrument so that the specular port is closed (Specular Component Included). 2. Remove the aperture plate from the front of the unit. 3. Look inside the sphere. Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide About Instrument Maintenance • 39...

  • Page 44: Tile Handling/Cleaning

    NEVER immerse the tiles in water. • Tiles that have scratches, chips, abrasions or cracks must be replaced. Signs of • wear on the tile surface will affect the accuracy of the calibration. 40 • About Instrument Maintenance Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 45: Storage

    (water beads and runs off immediately). 2. Blow dry with clean air or nitrogen, or allow the material to air dry. Low reflectance Spectralon (<10% reflectance) should be dry sanded. Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide About Instrument Maintenance • 41...
  • Page 46 N O T E S 42 • About Instrument Maintenance Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 47: Appendix

    Appendix Optical Block Diagram The same optical configuration is used for the Datacolor 650, 600 and 400: Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Optical Block Diagram • 43...

  • Page 48: Datacolor 650/600/400 Instrument Specifications

    14.97 kg * Sample translucency may affect inter-lens agreement ** Dimensions shown are for horizontal mount instruments. The dimensions for the Datacolor 600V and Datacolor 44V (vertical mounts) can be found in Appendix, Dimension Comparison Vertical vs. Horizontal Mount. 44 • Datacolor 650/600/400 Instrument Specifications...

  • Page 49: Features By Model

    * Measurements made at 23º C +/- 1º C. ** Software must be capable of 5nm reporting *** Capable of measuring regular, total and diffuse transmission **** Includes sample viewer assembly Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Features by Model • 45...

  • Page 50: Dimension Comparison - Horizontal Vs. Vertical Mount

    Dimension Comparison - Horizontal vs. Vertical Mount The Datacolor 600 V and Datacolor 400 V are vertically mounted, with the sample port facing down. This provides the option to present the sample to the instrument vertically. These models conform to all specifications for the Datacolor 600™ and Datacolor 400™, with the exception of the dimensions.

  • Page 51: Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Miscellaneous Technical Information System Requirements for USB Connection Below are the software and firmware versions required to successfully connect a Datacolor instrument to a USB port. Operating Systems Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro USB Firmware 1.1 or higher RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments...

  • Page 52: Canadian Compliance Statement

    El present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada. 48 • Compliance Statements Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

  • Page 53: Index

    Dimension Comparison, 46 Dimensions, 44 Measurement Geometry, 3 Measuring Geometry, 44 Minivac, 39 Miscellaneous Technical Information, 47 Effective Bandwidth, 3 Optical Block Diagram, 43 Feature Summary, 3 Optional Accessories, 46 Features by Model, 45 Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide Index • 49...
  • Page 54 24 Spectral Analyzer, 44 Spectralon® Plaque, 41 Spectrophotometers, 1 Specular Port, 44 Vertical Mount, 2, 45, 46 Sphere Cleaning, 39 System Port Assignment, 11 Wavelength Range, 44 White Tile, 4 Tiles 50 • Index Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide...

This manual is also suitable for:

600400

Table of Contents