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X-Rite DTP32HS Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 DTP32HS Auto Scanning Densitometer Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 X-Rite, Incorporated 3100 44 Street, S.W. • Grandville, Michigan • U.S.A. Densitometer DTP32HS EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC D T P 3 2 H S D E N S I T O M E T E R...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General Maintenance Cleaning the Reflection Reference Technical Information Instrument Reset Drive Wheels Rotation Timer Technical Notes Instrument Specifications - Pending General Performance Environmental Safety Compliance Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Operational Considerations Between a DTP32R and a DTP32HS Operation Barcode Operation...

  • Page 5: Overview And Setup

    Specific instructions for using the instrument with your third-party software program can be found in the third-party software documentation. As the DTP32HS is designed to be a drop-in replacement for the DTP32R Automatic Strip Reading Densitometer, reflection versions, it will by default report itself as a DTP32R. Most existing software packages will reference a DTP32R in their connection menu while newer software may use DTP32HS.

  • Page 6: Instrument Interface

    D T P 3 2 H S D E N S I T O M E T E R Instrument Interface The DTP32HS must be interfaced directly with one of the computer’s Serial ports. For attachment to a Mac Mini-DIN 8 Serial Port, you need to use the optional adapter (P/N SE108-DB9PA-01).

  • Page 7: Instrument Location Requirements

    Instrument Location Requirements To ensure reliable read switch activation, the instrument must sit on a reasonably flat, level, and stable surface. Strip Feeding Requirements To ensure consistent strip readings, you must feed the strip into the instrument at a continual pace (without pausing) and speed before it is taken in by the drive motor. More specifically, a strip cannot be fed into the instrument too quickly (more than 7.2 inches/second or 183 mm/second), too slowly (less than 2.6 inches/second or 66 mm/second), or intermittently (pausing one or more times).

  • Page 8: Strip Positioning And Patch Requirements

    D T P 3 2 H S D E N S I T O M E T E R Strip Positioning and Patch Requirements The strip width must extend a minimum of 0.75” (19mm) to the left of the alignment mark (optical path) when measuring.

  • Page 9: Calibration

    Calibration Frequency of Calibration Your DTP32HS should be calibrated weekly. Refer to the following procedure for details on the calibration process. Reflection Reference Handling Handle the reflection reference by the edges. Make sure that the reflection reference is free of dust, dirt and smudgemarks. Refer to General Maintenance Section for cleaning procedure.

  • Page 10: Strip Measurement

    D T P 3 2 H S D E N S I T O M E T E R Strip Measurement Important Notes • You should refer to the documentation for the software program that you are using with your instrument. All applications that utilize this instrument must be running during measurements.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting, Service, And General Maintenance

    Troubleshooting, Service, and General Maintenance Troubleshooting The DTP32HS is used with a number of third party software vendors. To get the most specialized technical assistance, you should first contact the technical service representative for the specific third-party software that you are using.

  • Page 12: Service Information

    D T P 3 2 H S D E N S I T O M E T E R Service Information The DTP32HS Densitometer is covered by a one-year limited warranty and should be referred to an authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period.

  • Page 13: Cleaning The Reflection Reference

    If required, a new calibration reference can be ordered from X-Rite. Order calibration reference part number DTP32HS-100-KIT. Idler Roller(s) D T P 3 2 H S D E N S I T O M E T E R...

  • Page 14: Technical Information

    Note: When performing an Instrument Reset, which restores the X-Rite Factory Defaults, you will have to ensure the correct configuration for your software is then restored. The following procedure resets DTP32HS to the factory default settings. 1. Disconnect power from the instrument.

  • Page 15: Instrument Specifications - Pending

    Instrument Specifications - Pending General Measurement Geometry: ... Reflection 0°/45° per ANSI PH2.17/ISO 5/4 Measurement Area: ... 2 mm x 4 mm, 2mm in the direction of travel Light Source: ... Gas pressure filament lamp with approx. @ 2850°K Receiver: ... Blue enhanced silicon photodiode System Response: ...

  • Page 16: Environmental

    D T P 3 2 H S D E N S I T O M E T E R Environmental Operating Temp: ... 10° to 35°C Storage Temp: ... -40° to 45°C Humidity Range: ... 0 - 85% RH Usage: ... Indoor Only Altitude:...

  • Page 17: Operational Considerations Between A Dtp32R And A Dtp32Hs

    • Using the keyboard – Push Key #X The DTP32R has four keys to control the menus found on the LCD. The DTP32HS does not require unique key sequences, because it is software driven, therefore these prompts can be ignored.

  • Page 18: Barcode Operation

    D T P 3 2 H S D E N S I T O M E T E R Barcode Operation You can change several configuration settings of your DTP32HS Densitometer using the special format barcodes supplied in this document or by your software provider. These set- up barcodes consist of multiple strips that must be read in the proper order.
  • Page 19 Baud Rate Configuration First scan this bar code and then scan “1200”, “2400”, “4800”, “9600”, or “19200” baud rate codes on the following five pages for the desired setting.
  • Page 20 Baud Rate 1200...
  • Page 21 Baud Rate 2400...
  • Page 22 Baud Rate 4800...
  • Page 23 Baud Rate 9600...
  • Page 24 Baud Rate 19200...
  • Page 25 Auto Transmit Configuration First scan this bar code and then scan the “On” or “Off” code on the following two pages for the desired setting.
  • Page 26 Auto Transmit...
  • Page 27 Auto Transmit...
  • Page 28 Decimal Point Configuration First scan this bar code and then scan the “On” or “Off” code on the following two pages for the desired setting.
  • Page 29 Decimal Point...
  • Page 30 Decimal Point...
  • Page 31 Times Ten Configuration First scan this bar code and then scan the “On” or “Off” code on the following two pages for the desired setting.
  • Page 32 Times Ten...
  • Page 33 Times Ten...
  • Page 34 Data After Pass Configuration First scan this bar code and then scan the “On” or “Off” code on the following two pages for the desired setting.
  • Page 35 Data After Pass...
  • Page 36 Data After Pass...
  • Page 37 Delimiter Configuration First scan this bar code and then scan the “Carriage Return” or “Carriage Return and Line Feed” code on the following two pages for the desired setting.
  • Page 38 Delimiter...
  • Page 39 Delimiter CR/LF...
  • Page 40 Separator Configuration First scan this bar code and then scan the “Space”, “Comma”, “Tab”, “Carriage Return”, or “Carriage Return and Line Feed” code on the following five pages for the desired setting.
  • Page 41 Separator Space...
  • Page 42 Separator Comma...
  • Page 43 Separator...
  • Page 44 Separator...
  • Page 45 Separator CR/LF...
  • Page 46 Min/Max Configuration First scan this bar code and then scan the “Off”, “Min”, “Max”, or “Min and Max” code on the following four pages for the desired setting.
  • Page 47 Min/Max...
  • Page 48 Min/Max...
  • Page 49 Min/Max...
  • Page 50 Min/Max Min/Max...
  • Page 52 Tel: +81-3-5439-5971 • Fax: +81-3-5439-5972 X-Rite Asia Pacific Ltd. - Singapore Representative Office 14 Science Park Drive • #02-04 The Maxwell Singapore Science Park • Singapore 118226 Tel: + 65 7788-773 • Fax: + 65 7788-645 P/N DTP32HS-500 Rev. A-12/18/03...

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