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- Page 1 A U T O - T R A C K I N G D E N S I T O M E T E R Scanning Instrument Manual (covers ATD Sheet and ATD News Systems)
- Page 3 I N T R O D U C T I O N User Information 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.
- Page 4 Model No.: Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC WEEE As of August 13, 2005, X-Rite products meet the European Union – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Please refer to www.xrite.com for more information on X-Rite’s compliance with the...
- Page 5 I N T R O D U C T I O N PROPRIETARY NOTICE The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and proprietary data of X-Rite, Incorporated. This manual has been prepared solely for the purpose of assisting in the use and general maintenance of this instrument.
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Page 6: Limited Warranty
(excluding battery pack) for a period of 36 months. This warranty shall be fulfilled by the repair or replacement, at the option of X-Rite, of any part or parts, free of charge including labor, F.O.B. its factory or authorized service center. -
Page 7: About This Manual
RIT Munsell Color Laboratory. The RIT Laboratory maintains standards to which NIST assigned values. These standards were used in assigning values to X-Rite’s two primary standard white porcelain on steel plaques. A calibration report (MCSL-18) issued by Munsell Color Science Laboratory contains measurement methods, measurement values, and verifies the ceramic plaques’... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Sheet Loading and Alignment ............ 2-3 Standard Track Positioning..........2-3 Feed-Through Track Positioning ......... 2-4 Taking a Measurement with the ATD Sheet Instrument .... 2-5 Taking a Measurement with the ATD News Instrument..... 2-6 SECTION THREE—General Maintenance Repair Information ..............3-1 Overview.................. -
Page 9: Installing The System
If reshipment is necessary, the components should be packaged in the original carton. If the original carton is not available, contact X-Rite to have replacements shipped to you. Packaging Drawings and Parts Lists Check your package contents against your packing list and original order. A detailed packaging drawing and parts list is included in this manual as Appendix B. -
Page 10: System Description
38mm of the paper’s edge. The ATD News instrument scans news print gray balance rules or continuous color mastheads that are manually aligned to the track LED’s. Scanning Track... -
Page 11: Track And Docking Station
I N S T A L L I N G T H E S Y S T E M Track and Docking Station The press sheet or news paper is held securely to the track with a series of vacuum holes while the Scanning Head measures. The Operation button is used to activate a measurement sequence. -
Page 12: Scanning Head
S E C T I O N O N E Scanning Head The ATD Sheet scanning head scans a color bar at a rate of 100mm a second using a 4.5mm color patch size. The ATD News scanning head scans a gray balance rule or continuous color bar at a rate of 8in./sec. -
Page 13: Reattaching The Scanning Head
I N S T A L L I N G T H E S Y S T E M REATTACHING THE SCANNING HEAD In the event that the scanning head is removed, follow the procedure below to reattach it to the Trolley. 1. -
Page 14: System Connections
S E C T I O N O N E SYSTEM CONNECTIONS The System requires a few simple connections before operating. Connection procedures for the individual components are covered on the following pages. Back of Docking Station Power Input Vacuum Pump I/O Port Computer I/O Port Vacuum Pump Hose... - Page 15 I N S T A L L I N G T H E S Y S T E M 3. Make sure the Voltage Selection Switch—located below Line Cord Receptacle—has been set to the proper line voltage for your region. 4.
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Page 16: Rs-232 Interface Connection
S E C T I O N O N E RS-232 Interface Connection 1. Connect one end of the DB-9 Interface Cable to an available Serial Port on back of your computer. Secure with thumbscrews. 2. Connect opposite end of DB-9 Interface Cable to Serial I/O Port on back of Docking Station. -
Page 17: Connecting Power
I N S T A L L I N G T H E S Y S T E M Connecting Power The system must be allowed to stabilize at room temperature before plugging the adapter into an AC wall receptacle. CAUTION: Use only the 24v Adapter (P/N ATS40-109) to supply power to the Docking Station. - Page 18 S E C T I O N O N E 1-10...
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Page 19: Operating The System
Now that you have made all the necessary connections (and loaded your software) you are ready to operate your system. The heart of the Scanning Instrument is the compact, scanning head. The ATD Sheet head moves along the track at approximately 150mm/sec. The ATD News head moves along the track at approximately 8in./sec. -
Page 20: Calibrating The Scanning Instrument
S E C T I O N T W O CALIBRATING THE SCANNING INSTRUMENT Calibrating the Scanning Instrument is virtually automatic, there is no calibration reference to position. The Calibration References are a permanent part of the Track assembly—located near the Docking Station. The references are covered by a retractable cover when the Scanning Head is away from the Docking Station, and exposed when the scanning head is next to the docking station. -
Page 21: Sheet Loading And Alignment
In the event that a color bar is not properly aligned on a press sheet (this is recognized during a job setup), the scanning system takes corrective action by automatically adjusting the ATD scanning head. This ensures all color patches are measured accurately even when a color bar is slightly skewed. -
Page 22: Feed-Through Track Positioning
S E C T I O N T W O Feed-Through Track Positioning The feed-though track allows measurements at any location within the paper. This is possible because the track has a slotted opening, allowing the paper to be slide through the track. The gray balance bar or color masthead bar is easily position on the track using a series of LED’s that illuminate from the track through the paper. -
Page 23: Taking A Measurement With The Atd Sheet Instrument
O P E R A T I N G T H E S Y S T E M TAKING A MEASUREMENT WITH THE ATD SHEET INSTRUMENT After the press sheet is properly positioned on the track, you are ready to perform a color bar recognition/measurement. -
Page 24: Taking A Measurement With The Atd News Instrument
S E C T I O N T W O TAKING A MEASUREMENT WITH THE ATD NEWS INSTRUMENT After the newspaper is properly positioned on the track, you are ready to perform a measurement. Press the Operation button located on top of the Docking Station once to activate the vacuum pump. -
Page 25: General Maintenance
Cleaning the Calibration Disks..3-4 REPAIR INFORMATION Your ATD System is covered by a three-year limited warranty and should be referred to the factory for repairs within the warranty period. Attempts to make repairs within this time frame may void the warranty. -
Page 26: Cleaning
S E C T I O N T H R E E Cleaning (1 to 2 times a month) 1. Obtain a source of clean, dry, compressed air. This air should be of the quality used to clean delicate camera lenses. 2. -
Page 27: Maintenance
G E N E R A L M A I N T E N A N C E 5. Note that the process of cleaning the optics will affect the instrument's sensitivity as dust and powder will no longer block the optical path. It is essential that the head be fully calibrated following the cleaning process. -
Page 28: Cleaning The Scanning Instrument Calibration Disks
S E C T I O N T H R E E CLEANING THE SCANNING CALIBRATION DISKS On a daily basis you may need to clean the Calibration Disks located in the Track. This is a relatively easy procedure requiring only a few minutes of time. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips
Check for loose cabling. Scanning head needs service. Contact Lamp Burned Out X-Rite, Incorporated. Lamp Intensity Low Lamp Voltage High Lamp Voltage Low Motor Jammed Motor Too Fast... - Page 30 Software performs a Check for proper connection of interface measurement cycle. cables and adapters between computer and Scanning System. Measurements Scanning System needs calibration. incorrect or not Scanning head need service. Contract repeatable. X-Rite, Incorporated.
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Page 31: Appendix A-Technical Specifications
A P P E N D I X A Technical Specifications ATD SHEET INSTRUMENT Measurement Geometry 45°/0° per ANSI PH2.17 Light Source Gas Pressure @ 2850°K Color Response Status T or Status E Density Range 0 - 2.5D Repeatability on White ±0.01 Density max. - Page 32 A P P E N D I X A ATD NEWS INSTRUMENT Measurement Geometry 45°/0° per ANSI PH2.17 Light Source Gas Pressure @ 2850°K Color Response Status T or Status E Density Range 0 - 2.5D Repeatability on White ±0.01 Density max.
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Page 33: Appendix B-Parts List And Packaging Drawing
A P P E N D I X B Parts List and Packaging Drawing ATD SHEET INSTRUMENT PARTS LIST... - Page 34 A P P E N D I X B ATD SHEET PACKAGING DRAWING...
- Page 35 P A R T S L I S T A N D P A C K A G I N G D R A W I N G ATD NEWS INSTRUMENT PARTS LIST...
- Page 36 A P P E N D I X B ATD NEWS PACKAGING DRAWING...
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