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- Page 1 Datacolor Spectro P-Series P300 & P200 User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Part No.037-400047 Rev F, February 20, 2025 All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this format. However, should any errors be detected, Datacolor appreciates your efforts to notify us of these oversights. Changes are periodically made to this information and are incorporated into forthcoming versions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………. About ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Feature Summary ……………………………………………………………………… o Part Numbers ……………………………………………………………………………… Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………… Operational Requirements ………………………………………………………… What’s Included ………………………………………………………………………… Optional Accessories …………………………………………………………………… Safety & Precautions …………………………………………………………………… Start Guide …………………………………………………………………… Cable Installation ………………………………………………………………………… Device Startup ……………………………………………………………………………… Instrument Calibration ……………………………………………………………… Menu Navigation ……………………………………………………………. -
Page 4: Introduction
Spectro P Series not only and services for industries such as textiles, enhances the efficiency of color measurement paint, coatings, plastics, automotive, and workflows but also sets a new standard for consumer electronics. -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Curve / Captured Image Data Storage 1000 standards, 5000 batches Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish Export Data Format QTX, CSV, CXF, Excel Datacolor Software Tools, Match Station, Match Textiles, Match Pigment, Paint, Colibri Compatibility... -
Page 6: Operational Requirements
Requirements Electrical & Environmental Requirements Input Power Requirements 5VDC, 1.5 A Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack Li-Ion (RRC1130) 3.80V/ 3.81Ah/ 14.47Wh This is the only approved battery for this product. Operating Environment Temperature: 5°C to 40°C Maximum Relative Humidity: 20%-85% non-condensing ... -
Page 7: What's Included
What’s Included The following items are included with your purchase of our latest P-Series portable spectrophotometer. Spectrophotometer (P300 or P200) Carrying/Storage Case See Page 2 for Part Numbers Part # 037-500054 Calibration Stand with built-in Black Trap White Tile (for instrument calibration) Part #037-300003 Part #1045-0021 Place holder for... - Page 8 Green Tile (for optional diagnostic test) White Fluorescent Tile (for UV calibration) Part #1200-1412 Part #1200-1232 USB-C Cable (for charging & data transfer) USB Stick Part #037-400041 Part #022-600011...
- Page 9 AC Adapter Plug AC Adapter Clips Part #037-500039 US Clip Part #037-500040 EU Clip Part #037-500056 China Clip Part #037-500057 UK Clip Part #037-500058 AUS Clip Part #037-500059 Wrist Strap Part #037-400056 Certificate of Instrument Performance Micro-fiber cloth Part #10402-01 Part #MF202.0...
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Page 10: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Spare Battery (Rechargeable Li-ion) Battery Charging Dock (Stand-alone) Part # 1035-0588 Part # 1035-0587 This item is readily available in most regions and can be This item is readily available in most regions and can be purchased locally. purchased locally. -
Page 11: Safety And Precautions
Safety & Precautions To ensure safe operation and optimal performance, follow these precautions. Failure to do so may result in injury, equipment damage, or reduced functionality. General Safety Warnings Environmental & Operational Safety Use only as specified by the manufacturer. ... -
Page 12: Start Guide
Greater China, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. If you require additional adapters, contact Datacolor sales or technical support. Before first use, ensure the instrument is fully charged to maximize battery life and ... -
Page 13: Device Startup
Normal Device Startup First Time Device Startup power Datacolor P-Series When powering on the Datacolor P-Series instrument, follow these steps: instrument for the first time after unboxing, additional initial setup steps are required The power button is positioned on the front before reaching the home screen. -
Page 14: Instrument Calibration
Instrument Calibration To maintain optimal performance and measurement accuracy, regular instrument calibration is required. By default, the instrument is set to require calibration every eight hours. However, users can modify this interval by navigating to: Settings > Calibration Settings > Calibration Period Note: Increasing the calibration interval may lead to inaccurate measurements and data drift over time. - Page 15 Step Green Tile Calibration (3/3, 4. Press ‘Measure’ to complete the final Optional Diagnostic Test) calibration step. 1. Upon successful White Tile calibration, the 5. Once the measurement is complete, the screen will prompt Step 3/3 – Green Tile system will display either: Calibration.
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Page 16: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation Main Home Page The main page of the portable instrument System Options: Manage Bluetooth (BT) provides users with quick access to key and WiFi connections, set preferences like functionalities, ensuring efficient navigation date, time, language, brightness, and sleep and usability. -
Page 17: Standard
Standard The Standard Screen provides users with four 2. Multi Standard: Create multiple standards in primary options manage standards one session. effectively: After selecting an option, users proceed to the 1. Measure Single Standard – Create and Standard Naming & Group Association screen. measure an individual standard. - Page 18 Taking Measurement To access additional visual details, such as Standard the reflectance curve and stored image, users can press the right arrow button at 1. Press "Go to Measurement" – The instrument the bottom of the screen. (Stored images will switch to the camera screen for sample can be disabled in Settings, see page 29) alignment.
- Page 19 Browsing Standards Users can browse stored standards using one of the following methods: 1. Browsing Standards from Database Users can scroll through the complete list of stored standards. 2. Browsing Standards from Groups Users can type and search for a group name ...
- Page 20 Groups can be sorted similarly to database Users can view standards within a selected lists. group and see all batches associated with that standard. Once a standard is selected, users can view details, manage settings, and access related batches.
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Page 21: Qc Batch
QC Batch The QC Batch Screen is designed to facilitate 2. Automatic Standard Selection from batch measurement workflows, ensuring color Database (Optional) consistency between a standard and its If the user is unsure which standard to select, corresponding batch sample. Users must they enable Automatic... - Page 22 4. Measure Batch Samples After selecting or creating a standard, the user proceeds to measure batch samples by first assigning the batch name (typing manually auto- naming). o Color difference plots Each batch measurement is compared against the selected standard, ensuring color consistency and quality control.
- Page 23 These tolerances define acceptable deviations in color difference, reflectance values, and metamerism assessments. The system applies the selected tolerances in real-time for each measurement. 7. Batch Details The Batch Details screen allows the user to dynamically update color evaluations and illuminants, which immediately adjusts the measurement data, charts, and graphs.
- Page 24 Average Measurement The average result is stored as the new batch measurement, which can then be used for Option in QC Batch further comparisons and additional batch measurements. To enhance measurement accuracy, users can enable the Average Measurement option in Settings Menu.
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Page 25: Quick Qc
Quick QC The Quick QC function is designed for fast measurements, color analysis, and instant pass/fail evaluation between two samples. It provides a streamlined workflow for users need rapid assessments without extensive batch management. Quick QC Workflow 2. Standard & Batch Assignment 1. - Page 26 3. Pass/Fail Evaluation The instrument uses pre-configured device settings for color equations and tolerances (see Settings on Page 29). The pass/fail result is displayed on the screen based predefined tolerances. The user can see batch details by clicking on the batch result tab. 4.
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Page 27: Data Management
Data Management The Data Manager function allows users to efficiently manage, import, and export data standards, batches, groups. provides full control over organizing measurement data, ensuring easy access and management. It also provides information of samples stored on the device. Possible Actions: ... - Page 28 Print all data (except images). 3. Data Import & Export Users can export data by connecting the 2. Groups device to a computer with Datacolor Displays all groups within the database, software installed. including settings predefined...
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Page 29: Calibration
Calibration The Calibration screen provides users with real-time calibration status, last calibration time, and the next required calibration timeout. It offers two distinct calibration options: 1. Standard Instrument Calibration – Uses Black Trap, White Tile, and an optional Green Tile. 2. -
Page 30: Settings
"Back to Calibration" and retry the Green Tile measurement. If the test fails repeatedly, users should contact Datacolor Support. system displays "UV Calibration Progress", followed by a Pass/Fail result. Users can set "Position to Set" in percentage values for fine adjustments. -
Page 31: Colorimetric Settings
Settings Overview The Settings menu provides users with full Colorimetric Settings control over measurement configurations, This section includes options related to color data management, calibration evaluations, tolerances, and gloss settings: preferences. The settings are categorized into six main sections: Store Images ... - Page 32 values for DL, Da, Db, DE, and other Users select Evaluation Type, relevant parameters based on the selected Wavelength, Specular Reference, Internal equation. Reference, Fixed Adjacent Percentage, and Wavelength to Omit. These settings will be used to evaluate Pass/Fail during QC Batch and Quick QC measurements.
- Page 33 1. Evaluation Type This is important because different colorants absorb reflect light different Users can select the method used to calculate wavelengths. Selecting the appropriate range the strength of a color. The available options ensures accurate measurement. include: 3. Specular Reference Max Abs (Maximum Absorbance) –...
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Page 34: Measurement Settings
Allows configuration Color Space, Illuminant, and Tolerance Settings. If turned off, the instrument will still be able to take SCI and SCE measurements but will not calculate and display gloss. Gloss compensation is not available in P200. Users can choose Gloss Meter Geometry from Auto, 20°, 60°, or 85°... - Page 35 2. Move the aperture switch to the selected aperture settings (as labelled) 3. Select the accurate aperture mode and click apply. Aperture Switch Magnetic Aperture Fixture Magnetic Aperture Plates Note: If the user selects the aperture mode that doesn’t match with the aperture switch setting at the bottom of the device or with the aperture plate mounted on the device, a warning error will appear on the screen.
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Page 36: Data Settings
If enabled, a pop-up appears allowing the Users can enable or disable this feature. When user to select an average value between 1 Auto-Select Standard turned and 50. additional setting appears: The instrument will then require the user Auto-Select Limit – This allows the user to ... -
Page 37: Calibration Settings
Naming Conventions Calibration Settings For standards and batches, users can This section controls calibration workflows select from: and diagnostics. Manual Entry Green Tile Diagnostic Test Date Stamp Can be enabled or disabled. Numeric Sequence (automatically If enabled, the instrument performs an assigns sequential names) additional diagnostic step during calibration. -
Page 38: System Options
System Options The System Options menu provides users 1. Connection with various settings and status indicators to This section allows users configure configure device connectivity, system communication options for the device. preferences, and review system information. This menu ensures users have full control over connectivity, device preferences, and system diagnostics, helping them maintain optimized... - Page 39 Wi-Fi Settings Enable or disable Wi-Fi connectivity. Scan for available networks and connect to a preferred one. Enter network credentials secure access. View network status, including signal strength and connection details. Enable remote access for future software updates and fleet management. Date &...
- Page 40 Update System (for standalone software the serial number and other technical details. update. Only use under Datacolor support In some cases, you will need to restart the guidance) system under the direction of Datacolor support personnel.
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Page 41: Understanding Color Differences
Understanding Color Differences The Datacolor P-Series (P200 & P300) Hue (H) – The shift in color shade from provides several methods for calculating one color to another (e.g., from red to color differences. The choice of which orange). equation to use depends on various Chroma (C) –... - Page 42 Negative (-) values indicate that the batch magnitude between the standard and is lower than the standard (e.g., greener, batch. bluer, or darker). The following table outlines the primary ΔE (DE) values are always positive and color difference equations used in the P- ...
- Page 43 Hunter Lab Results: Component Value Interpretation ΔL +1.11 Batch is lighter than standard Δa +0.52 Batch is redder (or less green) than standard Δb +0.69 Batch is yellower (or less blue) than standard Both equations measure differences using similar L, a, and b labels, but the numerical values are not identical due to differences in calculation methods.
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Page 44: Software & Pc Connectivity
Software & PC Connectivity The Datacolor P200 and P300 can be TOOLS or Colibri are identical across all connected to a PC for data transfer and three methods. remote measurements using Datacolor Configure Instrument TOOLS or Colibri software. The instrument... - Page 45 Select model number instrument you are trying to connect (DP200 or DP300: Datacolor Spectro DP300 as shown) 6. Check the Serial Number: instrument driver will automatically populate serial number and other information. 4. Select Communication Mode: Ensure all the information is correct.
- Page 46 Datacolor TOOLS or Colibri. Perform Initial Calibration required) Before making measurements, Datacolor TOOLS / Colibri may prompt a calibration check. Follow these steps: 1. Click Calibrate in the software. 2. The system will guide you through:...
- Page 47 Data Transfer Before transferring data, ensure the instrument is properly connected via. USB-C, BT or WiFi as described in the section above. Once the connection is successfully established, the instrument will be detected by the Tools desktop software, and an additional instrument-specific screen will appear on the left side below the Desktop Explorer view window.
- Page 48 Tools software interface. transmission to the instrument. Transferring Raw Data Files (Without Datacolor Software) If the user does not have Datacolor 1. Connect the Instrument to a Computer software installed or wants to store raw Use a USB-C cable to connect the ...
- Page 49 5. Safely eject the USB drive and restart the instrument. Note: The Database.db file can only be used with Datacolor products and is not compatible with third-party software. Software Upgrade: To upgrade the software of the instrument, follow the same steps as above, but instead of 4.
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Page 50: Instrument Maintenance
The instrument is handled and used with recommended: care. 1 part detergent : 250 parts water Datacolor strongly recommends that the instrument undergo annual service by an Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with the authorized service engineer to maintain solution and gently wipe the tile surface. -
Page 51: Warranty
Datacolor-certified technician or through the Guardian service program. To maintain eligibility for the extended warranty, ensure timely annual service and calibration. For more details, contact Datacolor Support or visit the official Datacolor Guardian program page. -
Page 52: Conformance Table
Conformance Table User Manual Digital Form available Datacolor Inc. 5 Princess Road Datacolor address Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 United States of America Model # P100, P200, P300 Electrical rating 5 Vdc, 1.5A Operating Indoor environment Overvoltage Overvoltage Category 1 Category Rated altitude... -
Page 53: Regulatory Statement
Regulatory Statement FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved could void your authority to use this equipment Note: 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 protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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