X-Rite B/W Reflection Densitometer 400 Bedienungsanleitung

Model 400B/W ReflectionDensitometerOperation Manual

1-11-1 1 Overviewand SetupFeatures ... 1-1Packaging and Parts... 1-3Instrument Vocabulary...

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer1-21-2DOTThe DOT function allows Dot area and Dot gain measurements. Dotis calculated with paper subtracted out using t

Overview and Setup1-31-3PACKAGING AND PARTSAfter removing the instrument from the shipping carton, inspect forpossible damage. If any damage is noted,

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer1-41-4INSTRUMENT VOCABULARY FUNCTIONENTER ZERO8-characterInteractive Display3 Operating KeysAC Adapter(Charger) Jack

Overview and Setup1-51-5UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SHOETo take measurements with the instrument, you must unlock theShoe (see Instrument Vocabulary drawing

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer1-61-6BATTERIES AND POWERYour 400 instrument’s batteries should be charged before use. It canbe operated while the batt

Overview and Setup1-71-7NOTE: If your unit has not been used for several weeks recharge forapproximately 24 hours.NOTE: When storing the unit for a lo

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer1-81-8Figure 1-5

Overview and Setup1-91-9ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY ANGLEYou can most clearly read the LCD display by viewing it at a 90ºangle. The angle of the display can

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer1-101-10I/O PORT SETUPYour X-Rite 400 has a serial port that allows data to be transmittedtoor received from an exter

iiDear Customer:Congratulations! We at X-Rite, Incorporated are proud to presentyou with the X-Rite 400 B/W Reflection Densitometer. Thisinstrument re

Overview and Setup1-111-115. Press FUNCTION to advance to HDR. Each depression ofZERO will alternate between HDR ON and HDR OFF.When HDR ON is select

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer1-121-12RS232 Connector InterfaceYour X-Rite 400 instrument can be connected to a computer orprinter using a standard R

2-12-1 2 CalibrationResponse Settings... 2-1Overview of CalibrationProcedures ... 2-2Long Calibration .

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer2-22-2Descriptions of Available ResponsesThere are two basic versions of the 400, the 400B and the 400R. The400B allows

Calibration2-32-3LONG CALIBRATION1. If this is your first time calibrating, you should plug yourinstrument in using its AC adapter. This will prevent

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer2-42-416. Read patches on the Reference.17. Place the instrument target window crosshairs over the alignmentmarks on t

3-13-1 3 Density FunctionsSelecting Density Function ... 3-2Density Measurement... 3-2Density DifferenceMeasurement...

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer3-23-2SELECTING DENSITY FUNCTION1. If this is your first time selecting a measurement function andmode, you should plug

Density Functions3-33-3DENSITY DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENTDensity difference measurement uses the same parameters as densitymeasurement. To set up for dens

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer3-43-4MISCELLANEOUS DISPLAY MESSAGESDuring normal operation, some additional display messages mayappear. Following are

iiii CE DECLARATION Manufacturer's Name: X-Rite, Incorporated Manufacturer's Address: 3100 44th Street, S.W. Grandville, Mich

Density Functions3-53-5momentarily press ZERO before releasing the read head. If no,release the read head and the display will show normal operation.S

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer3-63-6

4-14-1 4 Dot FunctionsDot Formula ... 4-1Selecting Dot Area or Dot Gain. 4-4Dot Area Function... 4-5Dot

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer4-24-2The Murray-Davies formula for calculating Dot is:Apparent Dot Area = ( )( )1 101 10100----DDtsxWhere: Dt = Densit

Dot Functions4-34-33. Press ZERO to indicate yes, you do want to set mode. ↓ I/O Yappears in the display.4. Press FUNCTION three times to advance the

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer4-44-4SELECTING DOT AREA OR DOT GAIN1. If this is your first time selecting a measurement function, youshould plug your

Dot Functions4-54-5DOT AREA FUNCTIONOnce dot area measurement (DOT AREA) mode is selected, PAPERappears in the display.1. Center the instrument target

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer4-64-63. Read a tint of the solid color you just measured. Duringmeasurement, DOT is displayed. Then, the Dot value isd

Dot Functions4-74-7DOT GAIN FUNCTIONDot gain measurement compares the tint percentage of a color patchon paper to the intended tint percentage produce

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer4-84-84. Repeat #2 and #3 until all reference values are set to yourpreferences.5. Press FUNCTION to return to dot gain

iiiiiiFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICEFCC StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class A digital dev

Dot Functions4-94-93. Read the first tint of the solid color you just measured. Thisshould be the color patch with the lowest tint percentage, suchas

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer4-104-10

5-15-1 5 RangeFunctionsReference Value ... 5-1Absolute Range Measurement.. 5-2Range Minus ReferenceMeasurement ...

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer5-25-2key in conjunction with FUNCTION (to decrease the value) orENTER (to increase). After entering the reference valu

Range Functions5-35-3RANGE MINUS REFERENCE MEASUREMENT1. Press Function to select RANGE –R. If RANGE appears, pressZERO to turn Reference on. READ NEW

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer5-45-4

6-16-1 6 Technical InformationSerial Interface Information ... 6-1Instrument Specifications... 6-4Accessories ...

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer6-26-2An RS232 to modular interface adapter is available from X-Ritewhich performs as shown in the diagram on the previ

Technical Information6-36-3A typical interconnection between the 400 and a computerin itssimplest form is shown in Figure 5-2.Figure 5-2Serial Outpu

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer6-46-4INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONSDisplayDot Matrix LCDMeasuring GeometryANSI PH 2.17/DIN 16536 multi-sensor arrayLight So

ivivCAUTION: Operational hazard exists if AC adaptor other thanX-Rite SE30-61 (115V) or SE30-62 (230V) is used.VORSICHT: Betriebsgefahr besteht bei Ge

Technical Information6-56-5Zero Stability±.01D maximum per 8 hoursSlope Stability±1% maximum per yearPower SupplySix rechargeable AA NI-CAD batteries

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer6-66-6ACCESSORIESAccessories IncludedReflection ReferenceOperation ManualAC AdapterCarrying CaseSpecifications and desi

Technical Information6-76-7GENERAL CLEANINGThe exterior of the instrument can be wiped clean with a clothdampened in water or a mild cleaner whenever

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer6-86-87. Carefully reinstall optional polarizing filter (if used) and IRGlass [3] (holding both by edges) into sensor

Technical Information6-96-94. Place one taped edge of target window [2] on indent [4] atbottom of shoe [1].5. Align hole of target window [2] exactl

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer6-106-10Figure 5-63. Carefully remove old Lamp assembly [3] by lifting upward anddiscarding.Lamp Installation1. Align

77--11 7 Appendix and Index Proprietary Notice...7-1 Limited Warranty...7-2 Index ...

400 B/W Reflection Densitometer7-27-2LIMITED WARRANTYX-Rite, Incorporated warrants each instrument manufactured bythem to be free of defects in materi

7-37-3 IndexAbsolute Range Measurement, 5-2Accessories, 6-6Adjusting the display angle, 1-9Batteries and Power, 1-6, 1-7Calibration, 2-2Long Calibrati

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vvWARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosiveenvironment.WARNUNG: Das Gerät darf in einer explosiven UmgebungNICHT verwendet werden.ADVERTENC

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viviContents1 Overview and SetupFeatures... 1-1Packaging and Parts ...

viivii7 Appendices and IndexProprietary Notice ..... 7-1Limited Warranty...

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