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Altana BYK spectro2guide Series Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 spectro2guide Family Portable Spectrophotometer Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 BYK-Gardner GmbH © Copyright 2024 BYK-Gardner GmbH All rights reserved 295 024 855 E 2405 spectro2guide Family...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..............................1.1 For Your Safety............................1.2 Disposal..............................1.3 Disclaimer............................... 1.4 Copyright ............................... 1.5 Declarations ............................1.5.1 Declaration of Conformity (EU) ....................1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA)......................... 1.5.3 IC Declaration (Canada)....................... 1.5.4 Japanese Declaration........................1.6 Intended Use ............................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.1.3 Measure new Standard ....................... 31 4.2 Perform Quick Check..........................32 4.3 Absolute Measurement .......................... 33 4.4 Opacity Measurement ..........................34 4.5 Fluorescence Measurement ........................36 4.6 Jetness Measurement ..........................37 4.7 Grayness Measurement .......................... 39 4.8 Organizer Measurement .........................
  • Page 5 BYK-Gardner GmbH Table of Contents 8.1 Color..............................80 8.2 Gloss (*) ..............................80 8.3 WLAN RF Specifications .......................... 80 8.4 WLAN Antenna ............................80 8.5 General ..............................81 9 Service and Maintenance ..........................82 9.1 General Information ..........................82 9.2 Storing the Instrument..........................82 9.3 Cleaning the Instrument .........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • Application and Technical Seminars • Repair & Certification Service BYK-Gardner is part of the Altana Group and a direct subsidiary of BYK, the worldwide leader of additives for coatings and plastics. Together we offer complete and unique solutions for you, our customer.

  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Introduction | 1 1.3 Disclaimer Exclusion of Liability No liability other than as provided by law is assumed for direct or indirect damage sustained in association with the use of the instrument, the software or documentation. BYK-Gardner precludes all liability claims if the usage described in “Intended Use” is disre- garded.

  • Page 8: Fcc Declaration (Usa)

    1 | Introduction BYK-Gardner GmbH 1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA) This equipment contains a radio module with FCC ID QPU8000. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ- ment.
  • Page 9 BYK-Gardner GmbH Introduction | 1 By placing the base plate of the unit onto a surface and pressing either the Operate button on the rear side of the instrument or triggering the measurement on the display, the instrument measures the surface and processes, displays, and stores the measured values. The instrument can be connected via USB or WiFi to a computer to read or write data.

  • Page 10: System Description

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2 System Description The spectro2guide is a portable spectrophotometer which is operated by the touch screen dis- play and the Operate button. The button is used to switch on the instrument and to trigger a measurement.

  • Page 11: Delivery Of Spectro2Go / Spectro2Go Xs

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.2.1 Delivery of spectro2go / spectro2go XS The spectro2go product variant provides measurement of color and gloss in one instrument. The spectro2go XS product has a very small aperture size (5 mm) to measure small parts. Gloss measurement is not supported here.

  • Page 12: Delivery Of Spectro2Guide

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2.2.2 Delivery of spectro2guide The spectro2guide product variant provides measurement of color, gloss and fluorescence in one instrument. It comes with a docking station. 1 System documentation 6 Hand strap and USB cable type B/A to connect docking station with PC 2 Instrument with protective cap 7 Docking station...

  • Page 13: Delivery Of Spectro2Guide Pro

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.2.3 Delivery of spectro2guide Pro Within the BYK-Gardner spectro2guide product family, the spectro2guide Pro offers the widest range of functions. It comes with a 45°C:0° circumferential geometry and an improved accuracy to measure the jet- ness of deep black colors.

  • Page 14: Names And Functions Of Parts

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2.3 Names and Functions of Parts 2.3.1 Frontside 1 LED: Measure: • Lights up in green during measurement. • Lights up in blue if the sample is fluorescent, see “Fluorescence Measurement [} 36]”. • Lights up in pink if color change due to fluorescence is bigger than 1/3 of the toler- ance value.

  • Page 15: Rearside

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.3.2 Rearside 1 Stylus (inserted in instrument): • Can be used for touching the icons on the screen. 2 USB type C plug: • Charging: Connect to power supply in order to charge the instrument. •...

  • Page 16: Instrument In Docking Station

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH • Used to perform auto diagnosis of instrument. 3 Docking station LEDs - from left to right: • Power: Indicates that docking station is power supplied. • Battery: Indicates that instrument is charged. • USB: Indicates an active data connection to a computer. 2.3.4 Instrument in Docking Station 1 Instrument inserted in docking station 2.3.5 Test and Calibration Standards...

  • Page 17: Exclusive Parts For Pro Variant

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.3.6 Exclusive Parts for Pro Variant The spectro2guide Pro delivery includes following additional parts. 2.3.6.1 Standards For jetness check and calibration two additional standards are provided. 1 Deep black color standard for jetness 2 Gray standard for jetness calibration checking “Instrument Calibration [} 58]”...

  • Page 18: Measurement Principle

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2.4 Measurement Principle The instrument is available with two different measurement geometries. 2.4.1 Geometry 45°c:0° The 45°c:0° geometry uses 45° circumferential illumination and 0° viewing perpendicular to the sample plane. The circumferential illumination is essential to achieve repeatable measurement results on directional and structured surfaces The 45/0 geometry simulates the normal condition used for color evaluation.

  • Page 19: Software Installation

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.5 Software Installation The software “smart-chart” is a modern and intuitive program to document, analyze and opti- mize your color, gloss and fluorescence data. It is available in two different software packages: “smart-lab Color” and “smart-process Color”. •...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    3 | Getting Started BYK-Gardner GmbH 3 Getting Started Please observe following notes when you put the instrument into operation. • Assemble the entire system, consisting of instrument, docking station (option) and software. Consult for more information. System Diagram [} 20] •...

  • Page 21: System Setup For Spectro2Guide

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Getting Started | 3 3.1.2 System Setup for spectro2guide The entire system consists of instrument, docking station with power supply and software. 1. Connect docking station with power supply (1). 2. Place instrument in docking station (2). 3. Docking station automatically charges the instrument and performs auto diagnosis. 4.

  • Page 22: Charging Procedures

    3 | Getting Started BYK-Gardner GmbH 3.3 Charging Procedures The instrument provides two ways for charging. 3.3.1 Charge via Docking Station Check that the docking station is power supplied and put the instrument into the docking sta- tion. The charge LED indicates the following states: •...

  • Page 23: Setting Measurement Parameter

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Getting Started | 3 Quick Check Browse Perform quick evaluations without sav- View and delete measurement data. ing. Details see Perform Quick Check Details see Browse Measurements [} 32]. [} 42]. Configuration Change measurement parameter or instrument settings and calibrate instrument. De- tails see System Configuration [} 46].
  • Page 24 3 | Getting Started BYK-Gardner GmbH Gloss (*) Always use autostandard Turn gloss measurement on or off. Search for nearest standard is always active. Geometry Always continue last test series Select d:8 measurement condition. Default is No new test series is created; latest series is Spin.

  • Page 25: Perform Measurements

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 4 Perform Measurements The instrument provides various types of measurement functions: [} 26]: In this mode samples are compared to a standard and Difference Measurement the results are saved automatically. – [} 26]: Compare sample(s) to a standard Load existing Standard –...

  • Page 26: Difference Measurement

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Finally, the context menu provides following commands: • Rename Sample • Rename Testserie • Delete last measurement • Delete sample • Delete test series • End test series • Geometry 4.1 Difference Measurement Using this function you can compare standard and sample(s). You can load existing standards, search for the closest standard or measure new standards.
  • Page 27 BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 Select a standard to continue. The list with existing test series appears. To continue existing test serie select it from list. To add a new test serie click on New test series. The new test serie is created and the measurement screen is displayed. 295 024 855 E 2405 spectro2guide Family...
  • Page 28 4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Select Rename test series from context menu, if required. Enter the name and confirm via the checkmark in the upper right corner. The instrument is ready to measure. Place instrument on sample. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Sample is measured and automatically saved.

  • Page 29: Using The Filter Function

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 4.1.1.1 Using the Filter Function The instrument provides a function to filter for standards. This is helpful in case of many stan- dards being stored in the instrument. Click on the filter icon in the lower left. The screen to en- ter the filter criteria is displayed.

  • Page 30: Search For Closest Standard

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH To change the filter criteria, select the filter icon again. To remove the filter, select the cancel fil- ter icon. 4.1.2 Search for closest Standard Using this function you can measure any sample - the system will automatically present the standard(s) in the instrument, which are closest to the current sample.

  • Page 31: Measure New Standard

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 Following scenarios are supported: • Nearest standard found: If matching standard is found in instrument, it is selected auto- matically. • Some standards close: If more than one matching standard is found in instrument, a list for selection is displayed.

  • Page 32: Perform Quick Check

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Accept the default name or enter a desired name and click on the checkmark in the upper right corner. The instrument is ready to measure the standard. Place instrument on standard. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Standard is measured and automatically saved.

  • Page 33: Absolute Measurement

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 Place instrument on standard. Click on Measure or press button Operate to measure the standard. Continue with Next and place instrument on the sample. Click on Measure or press button Operate. To measure the sample. Continue with the next sample.

  • Page 34: Opacity Measurement

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Place instrument on sample. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Sample is measured and automatically saved. 4.4 Opacity Measurement With this function you can measure the hiding power of your coating using for example the BYK-Gardner byko-charts: •...
  • Page 35 BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 Place instrument on the black background. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Sample is measured and automatically saved. Continue with Next and place instrument on the white surface. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Sample is measured and automatically saved.

  • Page 36: Fluorescence Measurement

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.5 Fluorescence Measurement The spectro2guide and the spectro2guide Pro can detect fluorescent light excited in UV and visible range. With this function you can predict the color stability. A monochromatic illumination is used to excite fluorescent material in the sample. For this the instrument is equipped with additional 12 LEDs (360 - 660 nm): •...

  • Page 37: Jetness Measurement

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 The status of the fluorescence detection is signaled via an acoustic and a visual signal. For the visual signal the status LED on the top of the instrument is used, see “Frontside [} 14]”: • Status LED = Blue: Fluorescence has been detected. –...
  • Page 38 4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Place instrument on deep black sample and measure it, see for example “Difference Measure- ment [} 26]”. Activating these indices changes to a different measuring mode in the instrument - which can be used for samples with deepest black only. If measuring other colors an error message will ap- pear.

  • Page 39: Grayness Measurement

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 To measure all other colors, deactivate the jetness indices. This changes the instrument back to the default measuring mode. NOTICE An LED flashlight is included in delivery to check deep black samples and the separate jetness standards for cleanliness before use.

  • Page 40: Organizer Measurement

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Place instrument on deep black sample and measure it, see for example “Difference Measure- ment [} 26]”. The measurement of gray samples takes place in the normal color measurement mode. NOTICE To measure gray samples deactivate the jetness indices My, Mc, dM and just activate the gray- ness indices Gy, Gc, dG, see Jetness Measurement [} 37].
  • Page 41 BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 Multiple organizers can be downloaded. The organizer selected for measurement will guide you through the whole measurement process. 295 024 855 E 2405 spectro2guide Family...

  • Page 42: Browse Measurements

    5 | Browse Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH 5 Browse Measurements Using this function you can view measured data and / or delete existing standards or test series. Click on icon Browse. The list with all types of measurements is displayed. You can browse through the list to view or delete the data. NOTICE You can also use the software “smart-chart”...

  • Page 43: Delete Standard

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Browse Measurements | 5 Scroll down to view values and statistics. You can browse through the different samples measured. 5.2 Delete Standard You can delete standards with all stored test series. Select Standard and select the standard(s) to be deleted in the list. 295 024 855 E 2405 spectro2guide Family...

  • Page 44: Delete Test Series

    5 | Browse Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Click on the Trashcan icon. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Confirm with the checkmark in the upper right corner. The selected objects are deleted. 5.3 Delete Test Series To delete only single test series select Difference, click on the standard and select the test se- ries to be deleted in the list.
  • Page 45 BYK-Gardner GmbH Browse Measurements | 5 Click on the Trashcan icon. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Confirm with the checkmark in the upper right corner. The selected test series are deleted. 295 024 855 E 2405 spectro2guide Family...

  • Page 46: System Configuration

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6 System Configuration With this function you can configure the instrument according to your needs. Measurement parameter Sound Switch instrument sound on/off here. Set measurement parameter here, see Mea- surement Parameter [} 47]. Camera Start screen Switch integrated camera on/off here.

  • Page 47: Measurement Parameter

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.1 Measurement Parameter The list of measurement parameter is shown in section Setting Measurement Parameter [} 23]. Below the most important parameter are described. 6.1.1 Color System Go to Measurement parameter > Color system and select the color system(s) you want to use for measurements.

  • Page 48: Color Equation

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.1.2 Color Equation Go to Measurement parameter > Color equation and select the color equation you want to use for measurements. The color equation is visible in the measurements results. spectro2guide Family 295 024 855 E 2405...

  • Page 49: Measurement Screen

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.1.3 Measurement Screen Go to Measurement parameter > Color equation and scroll down to Measurement screen. Select the data to be displayed in the measurement results. Following data can be selected: • STD = Standard •...

  • Page 50: Color Indices

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.1.4 Color Indices Go to Measurement parameter > Color indices and select the color indices you want to use for measurements. You can decide to display absolute and/or difference values. These color indices are visible in the measurements results. Another example can be found in Opacity Measurement [} 34].

  • Page 51: Geometry

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.1.5 Geometry If your instrument is a sphere instrument (see Geometry d:8° [} 18]) you can configure the mea- surement condition: • Specular included (Spin) or • Specular excluded (Spex). Go to Measurement parameter > Geometry and select the mode to be used during mea- surement.

  • Page 52: Statistics

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH Click left on the control to select Spin and click right to select Spex. 6.1.6 Statistics Go to Measurement parameter > Statistics and select the statistic options to be used during measurement: The number of measurements required on standard and on sample and statistic data to be displayed.
  • Page 53 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 If the no. of measurements on sample is e.g. “3”, the icon for Next becomes active after the third measurement. The option Statistic fixed means: The exact no. of measurements is to be made. 295 024 855 E 2405 spectro2guide Family...

  • Page 54: Wireless Connection

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH If this option is inactive, the minimum no. is required, but additional measurements can be made – both Measure and Next are active. 6.2 Wireless Connection The instrument is equipped with a WiFi adapter. You can use the WiFi connection alternatively to the USB connection.
  • Page 55 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 Enter the WiFi key - required if the network is secured. The instrument connects to the network, a confirmation message is displayed. You are connected to the network. In the main menu the WiFi symbol is shown indicating the current field strength.

  • Page 56: Connect Manually

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.2.2 Connect Manually If required, the DHCP setup can also be done manually. By clicking on the line showing Not connected or <Network-Name> you can decide to acti- vate or deactivate the DHCP option. If the DHCP option is inactive, you can enter the IP details for the WiFi connection manually.

  • Page 57: Network Information

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 Accept your changes to enter the WiFi key – required if the network is secured. The instrument connects to the network, a confirmation message is displayed. The active connection is shown in the WiFi configuration screen. 6.2.3 Network Information The network data like MAC and IP address can be checked in the information screen.

  • Page 58: Disconnect Network

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.2.4 Disconnect Network To disconnect from the network, switch the WiFi option off in the WiFi configuration screen. The Wifi icon disappears in the main menu. 6.3 Instrument Calibration The system delivery comprises a calibration tile and test tiles for color and gloss, see Test and Calibration Standards [} 16].

  • Page 59: Calibration Information

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 Perform diagnosis Green standard Start the auto diagnosis procedure here. Comprises the options for instrument test. Add docking station Add standard to list Turn your spectro2go into spectro2guide here Add test standard to the list of standards in or replace existing docking station.

  • Page 60: Auto Diagnosis And Calibration

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.3.2 Auto Diagnosis and Calibration The auto diagnosis takes place in the docking station. The white test standard in the docking station is used to check color and gloss. In the given interval the auto diagnosis is requested. If auto diagnosis in the docking station passes, you can use the instruments to measure.
  • Page 61 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 After calibration on the external white calibration standard following message appears: “Per- form diagnosis: Required”. Verify performance on external test standard color (green) and external test standard gloss (high gloss). Take care for correct alignment of instrument on standard. The instrument will guide you through the diagnosis procedure.

  • Page 62: Manual Diagnosis

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.3.3 Manual Diagnosis The option Perform diagnosis can be performed manually at any time to check the instrument on the test standards. The instrument will guide you through the diagnosis procedure. First measure on test standard color. Second measure on test standard gloss.

  • Page 63: Calibration Standard

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 If diagnosis fails, clean test standard and repeat or calibrate on external white standard. 6.3.4 Calibration Standard If auto diagnosis or manual diagnosis fails, use the option Calibrate on white standard. The instrument will guide you through the calibration procedure. If calibration fails, clean test standard and repeat.

  • Page 64: Test Standards

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH NOTICE Perform calibration only, if required to ensure correct status of your calibration standard. 6.3.5 Test Standards To document the correct measurement status of your instrument you can save the test stan- dards in the system memory. Select the option Add standard to list and use Difference Mea- surement [} 26]...

  • Page 65: Pro Variant

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 If the differences are within your tolerances you can continue to measure with your instrument. Otherwise calibrate your instrument on the white standard. NOTICE Every difference measurement is stored in the instrument. Transfer the measurement data to “smart-chart”...

  • Page 66: Calibration Information

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.3.6.1 Calibration Information The jetness standards are fix assigned to your instrument. To check this go to Configuration > Calibration > Information. Scroll down to Jetness test standard to view the details for the black test standard.

  • Page 67: Jetness Diagnosis

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.3.6.2 Jetness Diagnosis The diagnosis for jetness can be performed manually at any time to check the instrument on the black test standard. Scroll down to Autodiagnosis and click on Perform diagnosis for Jet- ness.
  • Page 68 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH If it still fails, perform calibration on gray jetness standard, see “Jetness Calibration [} 69]”. If diagnosis is successful, the message "Autodiagnosis OK" is displayed. You can use your instrument for measurements. spectro2guide Family 295 024 855 E 2405...

  • Page 69: Jetness Calibration

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.3.6.3 Jetness Calibration If diagnosis on black test standard fails, perform calibration on gray standard. 6.3.6.3.1 Calibration Procedure Scroll down to Jetness standard and click on Calibrate on gray standard. The instrument will guide you through the calibration procedure. During calibration the message "Calibration in progress"...
  • Page 70 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH If calibration fails clean the calibration standard and repeat. If it still fails, contact our customer service. If calibration is successful, the message "Instrument calibration valid" is displayed. spectro2guide Family 295 024 855 E 2405...

  • Page 71: Standard Management

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 Confirm the message. You can now repeat the “Jetness Diagnosis [} 67]” on the black stan- dard. 6.3.6.3.2 Standard Management To document the correct measurement status of your instrument you can save the calibration standard in the system memory. In the section Jetness standard select the option Add stan- dard to list.
  • Page 72 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH “Difference Measurement [} 26]” to frequently monitor instrument performance. Select the gray calibration standard from the list and measure it. The measurement results will be saved automatically in the system memory. spectro2guide Family 295 024 855 E 2405...

  • Page 73: Jetness Test Standard

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 To delete the item from the system memory use the function “Browse Measurements [} 42]” > “Delete Standard [} 43]”. NOTICE The option Add to standard list will be inactive next time when the gray calibration standard has already been added to the system memory.
  • Page 74 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH Use Difference Measurement to frequently monitor instrument performance. Select the black test standard from the list and measure it. The measurement results will be saved automatically in the system memory. spectro2guide Family 295 024 855 E 2405...
  • Page 75 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 To delete the item from the system memory use the function “Browse Measurements [} 42]” > “Delete Standard [} 43]”. NOTICE The option Add to standard list will be inactive next time when the black test standard has al- ready been added to the system memory.

  • Page 76: Perform Factory Reset

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.4 Perform Factory Reset If you are having technical problems with your instrument, you can perform a fallback to the factory settings. In the configuration menu select Factory reset. Confirm the security message to perform the fallback. You have to enter a password - details Technical Data [} 80].

  • Page 77: Protect Configuration

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.5 Protect Configuration You can protect the current configuration of your instrument via password against accidental or intentional changes. In the configuration menu Protect configuration. Activate the option. You must enter a password. The password is shown in clear text during in- put.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    7 | Troubleshooting BYK-Gardner GmbH 7 Troubleshooting The system provides messages on the display in case of errors or problems: • Error messages are displayed in red color. In this case the measured values are invalid. Mea- surement has to be repeated. •...

  • Page 79: Connection Problems

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Troubleshooting | 7 7.2 Connection Problems Message Solution No WiFi connection. Make sure WiFi connection is available. Activate WiFi function. Make sure the instrument is within the WiFi range. Reduce distance to the router. Increase range of the router. WiFi settings not adjusted correctly.

  • Page 80: Technical Data

    8 | Technical Data BYK-Gardner GmbH 8 Technical Data 8.1 Color Geometry 45°c:0°, d:8° (spin/spex) Aperture size / Mea- 12 mm / 8 mm surement spot 5 mm / 4 mm (spectro2go XS) Spectral range 400 - 700 nm, 10 nm resolution color Spectral range 340 - 760 nm, 10 nm resolution (spectro2guide only)

  • Page 81: General

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Technical Data | 8 8.5 General Memory 4,000 standards and 10,000 samples Languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese Dimensions 87 x 110 x 188 mm (3.4 x 4.3 x 7.4 in) (LxWxH) Operation Up to 2,000 m / 6,561 ft altitude Weight 45/0: 690 g (1.52 lbs)

  • Page 82: Service And Maintenance

    9 | Service and Maintenance BYK-Gardner GmbH 9 Service and Maintenance 9.1 General Information CAUTION: Damage possible by insertion of objects Inserting any objects into the measurement aperture could damage the instrument. Do not in- sert any objects into the measurement aperture. CAUTION: Damage possible by using acetone for cleaning Instrument housing, white and green standard tile can be damaged when they get in contact with acetone.

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Jetness Standards

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Service and Maintenance | 9 9.5 Cleaning the Jetness Standards The accuracy of the measurement can be significantly impacted by using dirty or damaged stan- dards. An LED flashlight is provided to check the cleanliness – see “Exclusive Parts for Pro Vari- [} 17]”.

  • Page 84: Calibration And Repair Service

    9 | Service and Maintenance BYK-Gardner GmbH 9.6 Calibration and Repair Service Our Service Offer BYK-Gardner´s global network of own ISO/IEC 17025 accredited service points is equipped with the full line of reference measuring standards and tools needed to ensure highest quality service on a global basis: •...
  • Page 85 BYK-Gardner GmbH Notes 295 024 855 E 2405 spectro2guide Family...
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  • Page 88 Download your manuals from: https://www.byk-instruments.com/p/7070 Download your software from: https://www.byk-instruments.com/software#spectro2guide BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538 Geretsried Germany Tel +49 08171 3493-0 Fax +49 08171 3493-140 info.byk.gardner@altana.com www.byk-instruments.com...

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