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  • Page 2 Table of Contents General Spectrolino operation SpectroScan operation SpectroScan T operation Operating Manual Technical Specifications...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents General Spectrolino 4,5/8 mm Safety 2.2.1 Warning symbols 2.2.2 General warnings regarding safety Packaging and transport 2.3.1 Unpacking and shipment 2.3.2 Removal of the SpectroScan protective packaging Spectrolino operation Included in supply Functional elements Set up 3.4.1...
  • Page 4 SpectroScan operation Table of Contents Included in Supply Functional elements Set up 4.4.1 Measurement original setup 4.4.2 Definition of original type and orientation 4.4.3 Supplementary functions 4.4.3.1 Reset 4.4.3.2 Demo Mode 4.4.3.2 Replacing fuses Diagnostics SpectroScan T operation Included in supply Functional elements Set up 5.4.1...
  • Page 5 5.4.2.3 Aperture substitution Table of Contents 5.4.3 Supplementary functions 5.4.3.1 Reset 5.4.3.2 Demo mode 5.4.3.3 Replacing fuses 5.4.3.4 Replacing the measurement lamp Diagnostics Technical Specifications Spectrolino SpectroScan and SpectroScan T CE Declaration of conformity FCC Declaration of conformity...

  • Page 6: General

    General Spectrolino 4.5/8 mm This manual describes the Spectrolino device with measurement apertures ranging from 4.5 to 8 mm. The instructions provided apply to both types of devices, unless differently indicated. General Safety 2.2.1 Warning Symbols For safety reasons it is absolutely essential to read the user manual and all instruction contained in it.

  • Page 7: General Warnings Regarding Safety

    - Do not use Spectrolino or SpectroScan/SpectroScan T in environments with temperatures in excess of 40° deg. C. - Do not try to dismantle Spectrolino or SpectroScan/SpectroScan T for any reason. Unauthorised access of the equipment will void all warranties.
  • Page 8 - The plastic housings of both the SpectroScan/SpectroScan T and the Spectrolino should be cleaned with soap and water on a damp cloth. - The operator should familiarize himself with all operating specifications contained in Chapter 6 before turning on the equipment.

  • Page 9: Packaging And Transport

    Packaging and transport 2.3.1 Unpacking and shipment The Spectrolino and SpectroScan/SpectroScan T are delivered in specially designed highimpact packaging. SpectroScan is also equipped with mechanical lock down protection. General - To avoid damage, the devices must always be shipped in their original packaging.

  • Page 10: Spectrolino Operation

    Spectrolino operation Bill of materials Legend: Spectrolino 1 Spectrolino with NO filter operation 2 Calibration plate with white reference 3 Positioning foot 4 Cable set 5 Power supply 6 Manual 7 Carrying case 8 D65 filter, POL filter (only for Spectrolino 4.5 mm)

  • Page 11: Functional Elements

    Functional elements Gretag-Macbeth AG CH-8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Type Spectrolino Part No. 36.55.52 Serial No. 3.257-10156 Spectrolino operation Legend: 10 Measurement key 17 White reference with serial number 11 Filter tube 12 Release key 18 Slot for mounting white reference 13 Centring pin guides...
  • Page 12 Legend: 21 Measuring aperture with folding mechanism 22 Positioning foot 23 Sliding lock 24 Folding tab 25 Monitor support 26 Push-buttons 27 Suction cups for attachment 28 Suction release tabs Spectrolino operation...

  • Page 13: Set Up

    Set-up The Spectrolino does not have a display. Measurements and analysis of the data is performed by means of various software packages. The cable set (4) supplied with the instrument, for connecting it to the computer, will address the following connection requirements for both Macintosh and Personal Computer.
  • Page 14 - To avoid confusion, compare the serial numbers of your own cables with those given in the respective overviews. - If the Spectrolino is connected in any of these ways with power supplied, an acoustical signal will be given (a series of four tones) confirming the...

  • Page 15: Use

    The Spectrolino is equipped with a single measurement key (10). With this key you are able to actuate a measurement, as well as performing an absolute white calibration with automatic filter recognition or restoring the measuring conditions to the original factory settings.

  • Page 16: Manual Control Measurement

    Calibration of the Spectrolino is always an absolute white calibration. If the device has been set by software to paper references, during calibration it switches back to the Spectrolino absolute white reference.

  • Page 17: Measurement Of Control Originals

    - Ensure that the Spectrolino is on the same plane as the sample under measurement. For very thick samples, the measuring device must be brought to the same height by placing it on a suitable base. An oblique position of the measuring device may cause errors in measurement.

  • Page 18: Monitor Measurement

    A succession of three brief tones confirms successful measurement. - The Spectrolino may be removed from the monitor by pulling the vent tabs (28) of the suction cups (27). To avoid damage to the device, never...

  • Page 19: Reset

    3.4.3 Reset Position the Spectrolino on the calibration plate (19) with the white reference incor- porated (17). Keep the measurement key (10) depressed for ten seconds. Following the acoustic signals indicating simple control measurement and absolute white cali- bration, a sequence of four tones indicates imminent reset. At this point there will be two tones in rapid succession, that are repeated after a pause.

  • Page 20: Filter Substitution

    3.4.4 Filter substitution (only for Spectrolino 4.5 mm) The Spectrolino comes equipped with three different filters tubes. Depending upon the application, it is possible to attach a NO filter, a POL filter (Polarisation) or a D65 filter in front of the measuring aperture. The filters are marked with the following white...

  • Page 21: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Problem description: The Spectrolino does not work. Cause: No electrical supply. Remedy: Check to see that the charging unit is correctly inserted into the GretagMacbeth cable or the mini-DIN adapter. Problem description: Communication with hardware impossible. Cause: Modified Baud rate.
  • Page 22 Perform a reset with the NO filter on white reference (see chap. 3.4.3). - If the above measures are unable to restore normal operating conditions, it is necessary to contact your local GretagMacbeth support service immediately. Do not attempt to dismantle or repair the device. Spectrolino operation...

  • Page 23: Spectroscan Operation

    SpectroScan operation Included in Supply Legend: 29 SpectroScan 30 Positioning support 31 2 fuses 32 Cable set 33 SpectroChart Lite software, for Mac and Windows 34 Dust cover optional: SpectroChart Lite 35 Carrying case SpectroScan operation...

  • Page 24: Functional Elements

    Functional elements Legend: 36 Field control panel 37 Electrostatic plate 38 Slot for calibration tiles 39 Blank tiles 40 Storage compartment cover 41 Positioning device 42 Spare fuses 43 Storage compartment 44 Tab 45 Transverse slide 46 Centring pins 47 Mini-DIN data interface SpectroScan 48 Longitudinal slide operation...
  • Page 25 base setting: Baudrate: 9600 SpectroScan Legend: Handshake: non hs operation 49 Transportation protection 50 Main switch Baudrate: 51 Fuse box 1200 52 Mains socket 2400 9600 53 DIP-switches 19200 54 Mini-DIN data interface 28800 55 D-sub data interface (25 P) 57600 Handshake: non handshake...

  • Page 26: Set Up

    The SpectroScan does not have any display. Readings and analysis of measurement data are thus carried out by means of specific software. The cable set (4) supplied with the Spectrolino, for connecting it with the relative hardware, covers all connection requirements. Details regarding necessary accessories are given in the following...
  • Page 27 - Connection to the main power supply (customer outlet) must be made with the cable supplied. Before turning on the power to the SpectroScan, the Spectrolino must be attached by the following procedure: SpectroScan Point 1: Mount the white reference (17) from the Spectrolino into the operation upper slot (38) of the SpectroScan.

  • Page 28: Use

    The software itself establishes the link with the SpectroScan and checks that the Spectrolino is connected. If communication is correctly established, it is necessary to inform the software which type of test chart is being used. Clicking on the field measure displays a selection of the available test charts.
  • Page 29 Enter for the 2nd and 3rd fields, proceed as described above. After having inserted the last position, an absolute white calibration of the Spectrolino is performed automatically, and the automatic data reading procedure is started. The process is displayed on the video screen, and may be interrupted at any moment.

  • Page 30: Supplementary Functions

    - Resetting must be performed in cases of connection problems between user software and the SpectroScan - Resetting of the measuring table is independent of the Spectrolino. If a communication anomaly occurs, the measuring device must be reset before the reset of the measuring table (see chap. 3.4.3).

  • Page 31: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Problem description: The SpectroScan does not work, and power supply indicator lights do not come on. Cause: No electrical supply Remedy: Check that the cable and connections are correctly inserted, and that the device is switched on. Replace the fuses (see chap.

  • Page 32: Spectroscan T Operation

    SpectroScan T operation Included in Supply Legend: 29 SpectroScan T 30 Positioning support 31 2 fuses 32 Cable set 33 SpectroChart Lite software, for Mac and Windows 34 Dust cover 35 6 measurement apertures SpectroChart Lite and 1 cover optional: 36 Carrying case SpectroScan T operation...

  • Page 33: Functional Elements

    Functional elements Legend: 37 Field control panel 38 Measurement aperture with lighting of surrounding area 39 Electrostatic plate 40 Slot for calibration tiles 41 Blank tiles 42 Storage compartment cover 43 Positioning device 44 Spare fuses 45 Storage compartment 46 Tab 47 Transverse slide 48 Centring pins 49 Mini-DIN data interface...
  • Page 34 base setting: Baudrate: 9600 Legend: Handshake: non hs 51 Transportation protection 52 Main switch Baudrate: 53 Fuse box 1200 54 Mains socket 2400 SpectroScan T 9600 55 DIP-switches 19200 operation 56 Mini-DIN data interface 28800 57 D-sub data interface (25 P) 57600 Handshake: non handshake...

  • Page 35: Set Up

    The SpectroScan T does not have any display. Readings and analysis of measurement data are thus carried out by means of specific software. The cable set (4) supplied with the Spectrolino, for connecting it with the relative hardware, covers all connection requirements. Details regarding necessary accessories are given in the following...
  • Page 36 - Connection to the main power supply (customer outlet) must be made with the cable supplied. Before turning on the power to the SpectroScan T, the Spectrolino must be attached by the following procedure: Point 1: Mount the white reference (17) from the Spectrolino into the upper slot (40) of the SpectroScan.

  • Page 37: Use

    The software itself establishes the link with the SpectroScan and checks that the Spectrolino is connected. If communication is correctly established, it is necessary to inform the software which type of test chart is being used. Clicking on the field measure displays a selection of the available test charts.
  • Page 38 To enter the readings Enter for the 2nd and 3rd fields, proceed as described above. After having inserted the last position, an absolute white calibration of the Spectrolino SpectroScan T is performed automatically, and the automatic data reading procedure is started. The operation process is displayed on the video screen, and may be interrupted at any moment.

  • Page 39: Transmission Measurement

    Furthermore, Spectrolino is automatically positioned on measurement aperture. This procedure requires about 20 seconds. After the position change, Spectrolino moves to the waiting position, out of the measurement field.

  • Page 40: Calibration

    Position the original to be measured onto the aperture. Press briefly the Measure key to start the measurement. The measurement operation requires about 5 seconds. As soon as the measurement is carried out, Spectrolino returns to the waiting position. - The measurement original must be positioned in manual mode.

  • Page 41: Aperture Substitution

    (figure 3). After any aperture replacement, it is necessary to perform a re-positioning operation. To do this, press and hold the key until Spectrolino moves from the waiting Zero position. After about 20 seconds the re-positioning operation is completed and the instrument turns back to the waiting position.

  • Page 42: Reset

    - Resetting must be performed in cases of connection problems between user software and the SpectroScan T. - Resetting of the measuring table is independent of the Spectrolino. If a communication anomaly occurs, the measuring device must be reset before the reset of the measuring table (see chap. 3.4.3).

  • Page 43: Replacing The Measurement Lamp

    5.4.3.4 Replacing the measurement lamp To replace the measurement lamp, turn off SpectroScan T and remove the aperture, as described on chapter 5.4.2.3. Pull down the lamp to remove it from the receptacle. Extract the plug that connects the lamp to the instrument. Set the new lamp so that the cable and the guidance pin are turned to the right, then carefully insert the new lamp.

  • Page 44: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Problem description: The SpectroScan T does not work, and power supply indicator lights do not come on. Cause: No electrical supply Remedy: Check that the cable and connections are correctly inserted, and that the device is switched on. Replace the fuses (see chap.
  • Page 45 1. Observe if the lamp lights at the measurement start up. If not, replace the lamp following the instructions described on Chapter 5.4.3.4. 2. Insert an aperture and repeat the positioning operation. Problem description: Spectrolino does not position onto the measurement aperture. Cause: Mechanical problem. Remedy: Send the instrument and related apertures to a GretagMacbeth Service Centre.

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications (subject to changes) Spectrolino Standard observer angles: 2°, 10° Spectral analysis: White base: absolute, relative with a holographic diffraction grating Density standards: Spectral range: DIN 16536, DIN 16536 NB, ANSI STATUS A, 380 mm to 730 mm ANSI STATUS T...
  • Page 47 Emission: Standard observers: 2°, 10° Density standards: Measurement spot size: 4.5/8 mm DIN 16536, DIN 16536 NB, ANSI STATUS A, Measurement range: 0…300 cd/m2 ANSI STATUS T Video frequency: 50 – 250 Hz Measurement time: 5 s Emission spectra: Short-term repeatability: spectral radiometric emission measurement 0.5 ∆E*CIELab (D65, 2°) Colorimetry: XYZ, xyY...

  • Page 48: Spectroscan And Spectroscan T

    Environment conditions: - Storage temperature: – 20°C to 70°C - Indoor usage - Humidity: - Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C max 80% of relative humidity up to 31°C, - Storage temperature: –20°C to 50°C decreasing in linear mode up to 50% of - Humidity: relative humidity at 40°C, non condensing max 80%, non condensing...

  • Page 49: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    XY-Table XY-Table Spectrophotometer SpectroScan SpectroScanT Spectrolino is in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directive(s) (including all aplicable amendments) 73/23/EEC Electrical equipment for use within specified voltage limits 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility and that the standards and/or technical specifications referenced overleaf have been applied.
  • Page 50 References of standards and/or technical specifications applied for this declaration of conformity, or parts thereof: - harmonized standards on Europe and in Switzerland: EN61010-1:1993 + A2:1995 Safety requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General EN55011:1991 (class B) EMC Emission measurements for Industrial, Scientific and Medical equipment (ISM-Equipments)

  • Page 51: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC Declaration of conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to both Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Departement of Communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

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