HAZARD or actions that may require your attention. CE Declaration Hereby, X-Rite PANTONE®® declares that this Judge QC is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive(s) EMC 2004/108/EC, LVD 2006/95/EC, and RoHS 2011/65/EU.
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Product cleaning are also not covered by the warranty. X-Rite PANTONE® ‘s sole and exclusive obligation for breach of the above warranties shall be the repair or replacement of any part, without charge, which within the warranty period is proven to X-Rite PANTONE® ‘s reasonable satisfaction to have been defective.
Judge QC Introduction and Installation The Judge QC is a visual colour evaluation system which provides selectable standardized light sources. Canopy Switch Panel Back, Sides and Base Switch Panel Light Source LED: ‘Lamp Status’ LED Illuminates Blue when the selected light source is in Key Features Five light sources: Daylight: CIE D65 (6500 K) or CIE D50 (5000 K)
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Judge QC Home: CIE Illuminant A (2856 K) UV: Ultraviolet (Fluorescent Black Light) NOTE: Refer to the light source table displayed on the outside of the canopy to identify exactly which lamp types are fitted in the cabinet. Other features: Balanced light that conforms to or exceeds published international standards for the visual evaluation of color.
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Judge QC Cabinet Assembly • CANOPY WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 15 KG. ASSEMBLED UNIT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 27 KG. Take care when lifting and obey manual handling safety procedures. • TAKE CARE NOT TO TRAP FINGERS OR HANDS WHEN PLACING THE CANOPY ON TO THE BACK, SIDES AND BASE DURING ASSEMBLY.
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Judge QC Step 3. Repeat steps 1. and 2. for the Right Side (3). Step 4. Slide the Back Panel (4) down inside the folds on the Left Side (2) and Right Side (3), until it rests on the Base Panel (1). Step 5.
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Judge QC Step 6. Place the Canopy (5) on to the assembled Back, Sides and Base. Step 7. Secure the Canopy (5) in place using four Screws (a). P/N JQCUSMA-ENG Rev. A...
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Specification Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Operation If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by X-Rite PANTONE®, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. • CAUTION! THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED. DO NOT connect to an ungrounded outlet. DO NOT use with 2-wire extension cords or adaptors.
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Judge QC Applying Power to the Assembled Unit 1. The mains inlet socket and power switch is located on the rear of the cabinet. 2. Check the voltage before applying power to the unit. To check the voltage, identify the voltage displayed in the ‘Voltage Indicator Window’...
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Drawer until you hear a distinct click. 4. Reconnect the power cord to the unit and apply power. If the unit shows signs that the fuses may have blown again contact your X-Rite PANTONE® Service Representative. Fuse Check and Replacement Procedure •...
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Judge QC • ALLOW THE LAMPS TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING THEM. Diffuser and lamps get hot during operation. Allow time to cool before touching. • CAREFULLY HANDLE THE LAMPS: The lamps are made from glass. Take care not to knock or drop them.
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SERVICE PROPERLY: With the exception of lamp replacement, do not attempt to service this product yourself. If you should attempt unauthorized repairs, you invalidate the warranty that is active on your unit. For any other malfunctions in operation, contact X-Rite Technical Service. P/N JQCUSMA-ENG Rev. A...
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Judge QC Parts: Consult your X-Rite Price List for additional Lamp Kit Options or call your local X-Rite office. LS5D65840 L24U35 Full Lamp replacement kit for Judge QC and U35 Individual 24" Lamp for JudgeII, JudgeQC and Pantone 5 Light Booth. (2 x D65/A) (1x...
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Judge QC X-Rite makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained in this manual, including implied warranties or fitness for a particular purpose. X-Rite shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material. This manual is the copyright of X-Rite.
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