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- Page 1 Series 2 Reflection spectrophotometer for digital imaging market Operating Manual edition 08/14 for Firmware version 6.00 or newer...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
..........33 egInner ode confIguratIon 8. I ..............34 nstrument maIntenance 8.1 c ..........34 hangIng the reference WhIte 8.2 p ........34 ackIng the Instrument for transport 9. s ................. 35 pecIfIcatIons Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 3... -
Page 4: I Ntroduction
1. I ntroduCtIon We congratulate you on your choice! We from BARBIERI electronic are proud of presenting to you the spec- trophotometer Spectropad. This instrument features the latest tech- nology in precise optics, state-of-the-art electronics and software functionality. It is especially created for use in digital imaging market and in particular for industrial printing applications. -
Page 5: W Hat You Can Do With This Instrument
The Spectropad introduces a new way of accurate color control in in- dustrial printing. Based on the high precision Barbieri qb-technology, a technology spe- cifically designed for industrial printing applications, this instrument features highest measuring accuracy which forms the basis to highest color quality on your printed results. -
Page 6: U Npacking The Instrument
This assures transport security by guaranteed switch-off of WiFi signals. Before putting into operation the instrument, please insert the re- chargeable battery module into its slot. Charge the battery for 2 hourse before use. Page 6 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... -
Page 7: C Omponents
Barbieri Spectropad 1.3 C omponents 1: Measuring head 2: Touch display 3: Calibration switch 4: On/Off switch 5: USB connector 6: Power connector 7: Reference white 8: Position wheel 9: Battery holder Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 7... -
Page 8: P Utting Into Operation
Charging is finished after approx. 4 hours charge time with power adapter. Note: The battery is charged also over the USB cable when connected, but only when instrument is switched off. Charging time is approx. 20 hours over USB cable. Page 8 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... -
Page 9: Usb Connection
2.2 usB ConneCtIon Before connecting the instrument to the computer, please install the Barbieri Gateway measuring software supplied on the USB stick/CD accompanying your instrument. This will also install the required USB driver. Then connect the instrument with your computer and launch the Bar- bieri Gateway software. - Page 10 2. USB virtual serial port driver The installation procedures are guided automatically by an installation wizard. Note: The two installations follow automatically each other! Your new Hardware is now installed and ready for use! Page 10 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2...
- Page 11 To check if the installed hardware is listed on your computer: • Open “Control Panel”, “System” • Select “Hardware” and click “Device Manager”. • You will find the just installed hardware in the appearing list under “Ports” and “Universal Serial Bus controllers”. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 11...
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Page 12: P Roduct Registration
Registration can be done through the Barbieri Gateway measuring software or manually by registering on the Barbieri web site: www. barbierielectronic.com Page 12 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... -
Page 13: U Sing The Instrument
3.2 B egInner The instrument will show additional step-by-step instructions when the “beginner-mode” is enabled. When disabled, these instructions do disappear. It can be switched on- and off by blicking on this icon. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 13... -
Page 14: T Ouch Panel
MAC address (WiFi) Clock Temperature relative Humidity Note: the clock is set automatically to the computer time and date when connecting the instrument to a computer and launching a meas- uring software. Page 14 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... -
Page 15: C Alibration
The measuring head is equipped with a switch which allows manual insertion of the white reference. When this switch is operated, the instrument will automatically detect this and inform you that it is being calibrated. Release the switch when calibration is terminated. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 15... -
Page 16: M Easuring Reflective Samples
When pushing down your heel of the hand, the instrument is lifted up slightly and movement of the instru- ment in Y-direction can be done by pushing it. Page 16 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... - Page 17 Note: The instrument supports Bi-directional measurements. This means, lines can be measured in direction from left to right and from right to left. For beginners it is recommended to start with uni-direc- tional measurement. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 17...
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Page 18: M Easure Thin Reflective Samples
This will assure accurate and repeatable measurements independent on the surface the material is placed. Alternatively, you may place the sample to be measured on a white surface corresponding to ISO 13655-2009 white backing specifications. Page 18 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... -
Page 19: C Hart Measuring Mode
Note: the selected direction is always indicated in the Statusbar. It can be modified by clicking on the arrow icon in the Statusbar. Note: to disable display of this message (disable Beginners-mode), click on the icon in the right lower corner. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 19... - Page 20 Note: Charts are measured from bottom up! Page 20 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2...
- Page 21 When pressing “confirm” button, data is accepted. This might be nec- essary if measured line is correct. Note: A triangle symbol (stands for “delta”) indicates measurements to be verified because of high Delta E color difference against the reference value. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 21...
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Page 22: Doc Measuring Mode
A sample job with name “DEMO_Printer1_Media1” is already deliv- ered with the device. This job uses the “Barbieri DOC strip CMYK” and comes without reference data and a predefined tolerance set. The first measurement is used as reference data. -
Page 23: Measuring A Reference Strip
Reference values can be supplied by a reference file or by saving a measurement as reference. In case of the sample job “DEMO_Printer1_Media1”, you need to print out a Barbieri DOC control strip on your printer and measure this as your reference. Measure the printed strip as described in chapter “chart measuring mode”. -
Page 24: Measuring A Control Strip
(RGB) to indicate if ink colors have changed ΔE00 grayscale avg. Average deviation of grayscale values. Indicate linearization shift ΔE00 media Deviation of media white point. Indicates color shift on media Page 24 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... - Page 25 By pressing the “i” button, additional information is indicated: Note: the current measurement is saved and can be transferred to the Barbieri Gateway software or 3rt party software for printout of a report. Please see Barbieri Gateway software operating manual for more in- formation on job parameters and job creation/ modification.
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Page 26: S Pot Measuring Mode
6. s pot measurIng mode In spot measuring mode, single colors can be measured. Select one of the offered jobs. The job settings are defined in Barbieri Gateway software or 3rd party software. Select the positioning marker to be used. - Page 27 Note: DOC mode is only available in Spectropad DOC. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 27...
- Page 28 Barbieri Spectropad Pressing “info” button on the left upper angle of the actual color will indicate more detailed information Page 28 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2...
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Page 29: I Mage Q Uality M Ode
Print with clearly visible mottling and/ or stripes. Acceptance is highly de- pendent on the printed image. < 50 Poor Clearly visible mottling and stripes. Not accepted as high quality print More infomation on M-Score: www.fogra.org Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 29... -
Page 30: Ine Measuring Mode
A window pops up indicating an empty line. This mode is similar to the “Chart mode”, but uses only one line. For additional instructions, see chapter “Chart measuring mode”. Page 30 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... -
Page 31: S Ettings
7.1 W IfI InterfaCe ConfIguratIon Select “WiFi” to enter the WiFi configuration mode: Click on “Enable WLan” to enable the Wlan interface (disabled by de- fault on new instruments). Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 31... - Page 32 When selecting the “SpectroPad to WLan” mode, the instrument lists the available WLans: Choose the desired WLan and press “Connect”. The instrument will then try to connect to the selected WLan. This operation might take some time. Page 32 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2...
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Page 33: Eginner Ode Configuration
Make sure this port is not blocked by a firewall in your network. 7.2 B egInner ode ConfIguratIon Switch on and off the beginner mode message boxes. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 33... -
Page 34: I Nstrument Maintenance
This makes sure, no fire accident can happen and the WiFi radio sig- nals are turned off. Remove the battery holder by unlocking the lock accessible from the bottom side of instrument. Place battery holder in its space in original packing. Page 34 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2... -
Page 35: S Pecifications
• WiFi Interface: 2,4 GHz IEEE 802.11b+g, Open, WEP, WPA, WPA2 Security, FCC (USA), IC (Canada), CE (Europe), MIC (Japan), KCC (South Korea) certified • Display: 320x240 pixel, touch screen • Battery: Li-Ion accumulator (2 hours continuous measurement) Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 35... - Page 36 System requirements • Microsoft Windows XP or later (32 and 64 bit) • Mac OS X 10.5 or later (Intel). • Including free measuring software Barbieri Gateway for Mac and Accessories: • Charger: 110…240 Volt with intl adapters • USB cable • Cleaning tissue...
- Page 37 CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if AC adaptor other than original is used. NOTE: Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance with the desired FCC and European emission require- ments. Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2 - Page 37...
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- Page 40 Barbieri Spectropad Contact information: BARBIERI electronic snc/OHG Via I.-Seidner-Str. 35 39042 Bressanone/Brixen – Italy Tel. +39 0472 834024 Fax +39 0472 833845 info@BARBIERIelectronic.com www.BARBIERIelectronic.com Page 40 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2...