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- Page 1 X - R I T E 8 1 0 T R A N S M I S S I O N / R E F L E C T I O N C O L O R P H O T O G R A P H I C D E N S I T O M E T E R Operator’s Manual www.valuetronics.com...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT! To prevent errors when taking measurements: • If film is warped… be sure to hold film flat against target window or hold film upside down. • When centering film… be sure film area is directly over target window—beware of a parallax viewpoint. Maintenance Caution: •...
- Page 3 CAUTION: For continued protection against fire, replace only with same type fuse. ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar el peligro de incendio en el caso de funcionamiento defectuoso del fusible, es preciso reemplazarlo con un fusible del mismo tipo. AVVERTIMENTO: Per evitare il pericolo di un incendio nel caso di funzionamento difettoso del fusibile, rimpiazzarlo solamente con un fusibile dello stesso tipo.
- Page 4 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
- Page 5 CE DECLARATION Manufacturer's Name: X-Rite, Incorporated Manufacturer's Address: 3100 44 Street, S.W. Grandville, Michigan 49418 U.S.A. Model Name: Densitometer Model No.: 810, 811 Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC www.valuetronics.com...
- Page 6 Congratulations! We at X-Rite are proud to present you with the X-Rite 810 Color Transmission/Reflection Densitometer. This instrument represents the very latest in microprocessors, integrated circuits, and display technology. As a result, your 810 is a rugged and reliable instrument whose performance and design exhibit the qualities of a finely engineered laboratory instrument.
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Page 7: Proprietary Notice
X-Rite 810. The contents of this manual are the property of X-Rite, Incorporated and are copyrighted. Any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited. Publication of this information does not imply any rights to reproduce it or use it for any purpose other than installing, operating, or maintaining the equipment described herein. -
Page 8: Limited Warranty
A Warranty Registration Card is enclosed with each instrument. The purchaser should fill in the card completely and return it to X-Rite, Incorporated postmarked no later than ten (10) days from the date of receipt. This card registers your system with us for warranty coverage. Once your unit is registered, we are able to maintain a file to help expedite service in case it is needed. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
I N T R O D U C T I O N Table of Contents SECTION ONE - GETTING STARTED Unpacking Instructions Voltage Selection Applying Power Display Angle Adjustment Keyboard Description Calibration Check Transmission Check Step Reflection Check Step Setting Mode Functions Baud Rate Pin 5 (PN5) Auto Identify (AID) - Page 10 Taking Measurements Density Readings HD-LD Readings Help Messages Activating Mode Help Messages Error Messages SECTION FOUR - SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-232) Interconnect and Definition Serial Output Serial Input Instruction Format Address and Data Format SECTION FIVE - MAINTENANCE General Troubleshooting Chart Optics Cleaning Transmission Optics Reflection Optics...
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Page 11: Unpacking Instructions
Spare Reading Lamp (part no. 820-52) Your X-Rite 810 was packaged and shipped in a specially designed carton to assure against damage. If reshipment is necessary, the instrument should be repackaged in the original carton. If the original carton is not available, a new carton may be obtained from X-Rite, Incorporated. -
Page 12: Applying Power
Connect the line cord to a grounded 3 wire receptacle. Steps To apply power to the instrument, complete the following steps. If needed, refer to the 810 Back Panel diagram in the Voltage Selection section. 1. Plug the female end of the line cord into the Power Input (located on the back panel). Plug the other end of the line cord into a grounded wall outlet. -
Page 13: Calibration Check
CALIBRATION CHECK To ensure accuracy, calibration should be checked before initial use and approximately once a month thereafter. Transmission Check Steps: 1. Perform a Quick Cal-Lo calibration. (See Section Two—Calibration.) 2. Read the CAL HI step on your step tablet. The measurements must be within the following values: •... -
Page 14: Baud Rate
Y = Yellow Remote Control Input (RCI) This enables or disables the ability to externally control the 810 via the I/O port. Computer Output (COMP) This varies the output format of the I/O port. Upper case (COMP) makes all four colors print on the same line. - Page 15 KEYBOARD DISPLAY 1. Press [CAL] Calibration 2. Press [HD-LD] (NO) Set modes 3. Press [CAL] (YES) p1 BAUD 4. Press [COLOR] p1 300 exit Present baud rate is displayed. Thereafter, each depression sequentially changes the baud rate as follows: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, OFF.
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Page 17: Frequency Of Calibration
Transmission Quick Cal-Lo ......2-2 Reflection Calibration .......2-2 Reflection Quick Cal-Lo......2-3 The X-Rite 810 is designed for long life and extremely stable readings. To follow good quality control practice, calibration should be checked periodically to verify measurement accuracy and proper operation of the instrument. -
Page 18: Reflection Calibration
TRANSMISSION QUICK CAL-LO Quick zero provides you with a quick and easy means of reestablishing zero (Calibration Low). This is needed because calibration low may drift over a period of time. 1. Select R, G, B color operation using the [COLOR] key. See Section 3. 2. - Page 19 REFLECTION QUICK CAL-LO Quick zero provides you with a quick and easy means of reestablishing zero (Calibration Low). This is needed because calibration low may drift over a period of time. 1. Select R, G, B color operation using the [COLOR] key. See Section 3. 2.
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Page 21: General
810 to deliver the optimum in measuring accuracy. Due to X-Rite’s electronic filter selection, selecting a color is as easy as pressing a button. The 810 provides Visual, or Red, Green, Blue, or Auto (automatic color selection) color measurement. -
Page 22: Taking Measurements
TAKING MEASUREMENTS Transmission and Reflection readings are performed in the same manner. Steps To take a measurement, complete the following steps. 1. Select the desired function and color. 2. Center the area to be measured over the target window. 3. Lower the reading head by pressing the READ button. 4. -
Page 23: Hd-Ld Readings
♦ HD-LD Readings Upon first entering HD-LD operation, READ HDLD Hi is displayed. This indicated that your first reading must be Hi density area. After reading the Hi density area, READ HDLD Lo is displayed. This indicates that the low density area must be read. After reading low density, the difference between the successive measurements is displayed. -
Page 24: Error Messages
RCI……HELP RCI: (Remote Control Interface) rci = off, RCI = on, enable input of serial command. COMP...HELP COMP: (COMPuter) COMP = CR-LF after last color, comp = CR after each color. DPT……HELP DPT: (Decimal Point) dpt = off, DPT = on. PAGE….HELP P#: (Page) accesses next MODE page. -
Page 25: Interconnect And Definition
Basically, the remote control input (RCI) format consists of a series of characters (a command string) sent to the 810 in ASCII format with a carriage return or line feed (not both) at the end of each command string to act as a delimiter. -
Page 26: Instruction Format
DATA. KEY (K) is used to remotely press any of the four keys on the face of the 810. The ACTION CODE K is preceded by a 0, 1, 2, or 3 to indicate the T/R, COLOR, HD-LD, or CAL key respectively. -
Page 27: Address And Data Format
TRANSMIT (X) is used to transmit the present contents (16 characters) of the display to the RS232 serial port. VERSION (V) is used to transmit the first 16 characters that appear at power up, which contain the most current software date code. ♦... - Page 28 • After each READ action the contents of the selected address are sent out of the serial output, most significant character first. Also, multiple READS do not require multiple <G><LF>s. • The Remote Control Switches and Selects are not stored or maintained when power is turned off. The default condition at power up is as follows: OFF1;...
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Page 29: General
Fuse Replacement ........5-8 GENERAL The X-Rite 810 Densitometer is covered by a one-year limited warranty (excluding lamps) and should be referred to the factory or authorized service center for repair within this warranty period. Attempts to make repairs within in this time may void any warranty. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART IMPORTANT! Before proceeding with the following troubleshooting chart, check the following items: • Make sure the instrument has been properly calibrated. • If a wrong reading problem exists, re-calibrate or Quick Cal-Lo the instrument and recheck the problem. •... - Page 31 Problem Cause Solution Transmission and Not calibrated properly Check calibration and re- Reflection readings calibrate if necessary incorrect Replace reading lamp Read lamp weak Replace reading head Reading Head Ass’y Call Service Tech. Main P.C.B. Ass’y Readings drift Side sensor bad Replace reading head Optics dirty Clean optics...
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Page 32: Optics Cleaning
OPTICS CLEANING IMPORTANT! Unplug the line cord before servicing. ♦ Transmission Optics Clean the opal glass with a Q-Tip slightly moistened with glass cleaner or alcohol. ♦ Reflection Optics Remove dust and lint by lightly blowing compressed air into the nose cone opening in the reading head. To avoid contamination, turn the instrument on its side so the compressed air container remains upright. -
Page 33: Reading Lamp Replacement
READING LAMP REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT! Unplug the line cord before servicing. Steps To properly replace a reading lamp, complete the following steps. 1. Remove the read button by pulling upward. 2. Lift the back of the reading arm cover and slide it backwards along side channels toward the back of the instrument. -
Page 34: Opal Illumination Lamp Replacement
OPAL ILLUMINATION LAMP REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT! Unplug the line cord before servicing. Steps To properly replace the opal illumination lamp, complete the following steps. 1. Remove the light table by inserting a small flat blade screwdriver into the slot, then pry upwards. -
Page 35: Reading Head Replacement
READING HEAD REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT! Unplug the line cord before servicing. Steps To properly replace the reading head, complete the following steps. 1. Remove the read button by pulling upward. 2. Lift the back of the reading arm cover and slide it backwards along side channels toward the back of the instrument. -
Page 36: Fuse Replacement
4. Insert fuse and fuse cap into fuse holder. Push in and turn clockwise one-half turn until fuse cap locks. FUSE REPLACEMENT ♦ Caution: Fuses not intended to be user replaceable. Fuses are only to be replaced by a qualified service technician. Replace fuse with same type and rating. 3AG, 400ma Slo-Blo X-Rite part number: SE24-0040 www.valuetronics.com... -
Page 37: Instrument Specification
S E C T I O N S I X Specifications INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS ♦ Features ♦ Operating Specifications • Density • • Voltage ......90-120VAC Density Difference • ........180-240VAC Red, Green, Blue, or Visual Measurement • • Line Frequency ....50-60Hz Simultaneous Color Measurement and •... - Page 38 www.valuetronics.com...
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