Macbeth Lighting Examolite Operation Manual

Macbeth Lighting Examolite Operation Manual

Overhead luminaire

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PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS—Follow all instructions before attempting installation and operation.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS—Retain these instructions for future reference. Once you have read these instructions, keep
them available for other operators to read.
OBEY ALL WARNINGS—Please comply with all warnings and safeguards in these instructions. They have been written
to keep you and your fixture safe.
CHOOSE PROPER POWER SOURCES—Use the proper power source. If you have any doubt, consult the label on the
inside of the fixture for this information.
NOT EXPLOSION-PROOF—This fixture is not explosion-proof and should not be used in a hazardous atmosphere with
exposure to flammable substances.
TURN OFF FIXTURE BEFORE CHANGING ANY LAMPS—Always turn off the fixture before you change lamps.
Always turn off power before cleaning surfaces.
ALLOW LAMPS TO COOL BEFORE TOUCHING THEM—Do not touch the hot lamps; allow them to cool.
CLEAN PROPERLY—You can wipe the lamps and reflector with a clean, white lint-free cloth. Clean the diffuser and
housing with a dampened cloth containing a mild soap.
DO NOT OPERATE DURING LIGHTNING STORMS—As an added protection during a lightning storm, turn off the
fixture so that it will not experience electrical power surges or unnecessary power drops that could result in damage to
lamps and electrical circuitry.
SERVICE PROPERLY—With the exception of lamp replacement, do not attempt to service this product yourself. If you
should attempt unauthorized repairs, you may invalidate the warranty that is active on your fixture. For any other
malfunctions in operation, contact X-Rite Technical Service.
©2007, X-Rite, Inc.
Examolite
INTRODUCTION. The following products are described in this manual:
Examolite TC-440B is an overhead luminaire that provides blended
fluorescent daylight at 7500K. It is used for grading, sorting, and visual
quality inspections.
Examolite SD-840B is an overhead luminaire that provides simulated
fluorescent Daylight (D75, D65, or D50), llluminant A (Incandescent), and
cool white fluorescent (CWF). It is used for visual color evaluations,
metamerism testing, and in applications where products need to be
evaluated under multiple light sources.
Prooflite PLD-440 is an overhead luminaire that provides simulated
fluorescent daylight (D75, D65, or D50). It is a 4-lamp, single source fixture
typically used in viewing booth installations for visual color evaluations.
Prooflite PLD-840 is an overhead luminaire that provides simulated
fluorescent daylight (D75, D65, or D50). It is an 8 lamp, single source
fixture that provides higher levels of illumination for open room
applications. A dual source fixture can also be achieved by combining four
lamps of two different sources in one PLD-840 fixture. It is used for visual
color evaluations.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

and Prooflite
®
Overhead Luminaire
OPERATION MANUAL
®
Part No. 17500030

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  • Page 1: Safety Instructions

    OPERATION MANUAL Part No. 17500030 INTRODUCTION. The following products are described in this manual: Examolite TC-440B is an overhead luminaire that provides blended fluorescent daylight at 7500K. It is used for grading, sorting, and visual quality inspections. Examolite SD-840B is an overhead luminaire that provides simulated fluorescent Daylight (D75, D65, or D50), llluminant A (Incandescent), and cool white fluorescent (CWF).
  • Page 2: Major Components

    Grounds Ballasts (2 or 4) Center Brace Circular Knockouts Reflector Fluorescent Lamps 4 lamps 440 models 8 lamps 840 models Examolite TC-440B Users Only: Place metal cup Diffuser over end of incandescent Press tab inward lamp Figure 1. Luminaire Components...
  • Page 3: Installation Procedure

    11. Verify the unit wiring and lamp placement by selecting each source and observing the lamps illuminated. 12. Examolite TC-440B users only: Place a metal cup over one of the the four incandescent lamps. Press the three tabs of the metal cup inward to secure it to the lamp. See Figure 1. Repeat this step for the remaining three incandescent lamps.
  • Page 4 Proof lite PLD (4-lamp) 57.5 lbs (25.87 kg) Prooflite PLD (8-lamp) 68.0 lbs (30.6 kg) Examolite TC-440B 78.0 lbs (35.1 kg) Examolite SD-840B 90.0 lbs (40.5 kg) On the rear of the fixture housing there are two sets of weld nuts (both standard and metric). Install the four eyebolts (supplied) into the standard weld nuts.
  • Page 5 WIRING THE FIXTURE CAUTION Wiring should only be performed by a professional electrician. General Connection of the individual ballast input leads and incandescent socket leads must be made at the time of the installation. Series ballast circuitry is used in the X-Rite Overhead Luminaires. In order to accommodate possible installation requirements, wire entry for input power is possible from either end of the fixture.
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    Replace lamps at approximately 75 percent of their rated life expectancy to retain spectral characteristics. Replace burned out lamps immediately in order to maintain the overall performance standards of the fixture. Lamp Replacement Schedule Number of Lamp Hours Examolite TC-440B F40T12/EX 5,000 33WA19/EX 2,000 Examolite SD-840B...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS The following is a list of useful specifications. Examolite Model TC-440B SD-840B Blended Daylight, 7500K (D75) Daylight: 7500K (D75), 6500K (D65), and 5000K (D50) Light Sources Cool White Fluorescent (4150K) llluminant "A" (2856K) 4 per fluorescent source, 8 incandescent (16...
  • Page 8: Spare Parts

    This kit consists of eight (8), F40T12/EX, 8800K, fluorescent daylight lamps This kit consists of four (4) F40T12/75 X-Rite seven (7) phosphor fluorescent for use in the Examolite TC-440B only. Four (4) lamps are required for each daylight lamps, four (4) F40T12/CWF lamps, and eight (8) 60WA/IF overhead fixture.
  • Page 9 X-Rite. Any reproduction of the publication in whole or in part without the express permission of X-Rite is a breach of this copyright. Examolite® and Prooflite® are registered trademarks of X-Rite, Incorporated. All other logos, brand names, and product names mentioned are the properties of their respective holders.
  • Page 10 Corporate Headquarters - USA 4300 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 Phone 1 800 248 9748 or 1 616 803 2100 Fax 1 800 292 4437 or 1 616 803 2705 Corporate Headquarters - Europe Althardstrasse 70 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone (+41) 44 842 24 00 Fax (+41) 44 842 22 22...

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