Tile Handling/Cleaning; Handling Tiles; Cleaning Tiles - Datacolor 650 User Manual

4. Using the Minivac portable cleaning system, carefully vacuum away any loose
5. When finished, replace the aperture plate.

Tile Handling/Cleaning

Handling Tiles

Handle calibration tiles with extreme care. Do not drop them, or scratch the
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glazed surface.
Always grasp the tile using its edges.
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Cleaning Tiles

The calibration tiles should be cleaned before each use. Wiping it clean with a
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soft, lint-free cloth can do this.
A detergent, free of optical brighteners, fluorescent materials or photoactive dyes
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should be used as needed to clear any oils, fingerprints, or other deposits. Liquid
dish detergent is a suitable detergent. The detergent/water solution should be
prepared as follows: 1 part detergent : 250 parts water. Use a few drops of
the detergent solution to moisten a soft, lint-free cloth, and gently wipe the tile
surface. Rinse the detergent from the tile by wiping it with a cloth, moistened
with clean water.
NEVER use abrasive cleansers, razor blades, or other metal objects to remove
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dirt or foreign substances from the calibration tiles. This will damage the tile
surface.
NEVER immerse the tiles in water.
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Tiles that have scratches, chips, abrasions or cracks must be replaced. Signs of
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wear on the tile surface will affect the accuracy of the calibration.
40 • About Instrument Maintenance
materials in the sphere.
WARNING
Do not touch the inside of the sphere. The coating is very fragile.
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