X-Rite iCPlate2 XT Betriebsanweisung

iCPlate2EN1iCPlate2Plate Measuring DeviceUser GuideEdition 2.1

iCPlate22•General1022.4 Packaging and transport Always forward iCPlate2 in the original device case to avoid damage. Safeguard the measuring foo

iCPlate22•GeneralEN112.6 Accessories To perform and document quality control, it is often necessary to save the measured data on a PC.2.6.1 Pl

iCPlate23•OperationEN133 OPERATION 13 3.1 FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS 15 3.2 FIRST STEPS FOR USE 16 3.2.1 Power-saving mode 16 3.2.2 Toolbar

iCPlate2EN153 Operation 3.1 Functional elements 3iCPlate23•OperationDisplayPositioning Aid<ENTER> button<DOWN> button<RESET> but

3.2 First steps for use Release the measuring head by sliding the locking device on the left side forward. After opening initially or after pr

iCPlate23•OperationEN173.2.2 Toolbar The toolbar appears on the right on the display and displays the functions available using symbols. A curs

iCPlate23•Operation183 3.2.3.2 Move the sub-cursorShift the sub-cursor from left to rightShift the sub-cursor from right to leftShift the sub-cursor

iCPlate23•OperationEN193 3.2.3.3 Device SettingsStandard platePolyester platePaperFilmScreen ruling in lines/cmScreen ruling in lines/inchRegular scr

iCPlate3•Operation203 3.2.3.4 Other functionsTransfer current record (binary image or characteristic curve) to the host PCDevice is calculating (duri

iCPlate2EN213.2.3.6 Status informationStandard platePolyester platePaperFilmPositive dot %Negative dot %Regular screeningStochastic screeningRed illum

iCPlate22233.3 Adjusting device settings After unpacking or after pressing the <RESET> button, you can use iCPlate2 to begin measuring stan

iCPlate2EN233.4 FOGRA Measuring Bar FMB setting Select the measurement mode in the device setting (chapter 3.2.3.3): iCPlate2 measurement mode

iCPlate2243.5 Inputting a reference curve The user can switch to ‘Input a reference curve’ by selecting the function in the settings window (se

iCPlate2EN25Important:In normal circumstances the reference value is set to be equal to the nomi-nal value to obtain a linear plate copy. However, for

iCPlate2263.6 Measuring3.6.1 General Position the instrument by means of the positioning target on the patch and lower the measuring head. The

iCPlate2EN273iCPlate23•OperationImportant:In a regular screen, the screen ruling, dot size and screen angle will always be shown if the dot area has c

iCPlate2283.6.2 Calibration As the iCPlate2 calibration is done automatically, no calibration or “zeroing” on the plate is needed. After inputti

iCPlate2EN293iCPlate23•Operation3.6.4 Measuring polyester plates Standard plates and polyester plates are measured with a red LED. Use of the bl

iCPlate21•Table of contentsEN31234Table of Contents General OperationAppendix1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 32 G

iCPlate2303.6.6 Measuring paper For paper measurements, automatic color selection allows for quicker work, as no switching between the CMY color

iCPlate2EN31iCPlate23•Operation3 3.6.7.3 Dot diameter The diameter of the dots is displayed in µm. The calculation is based on a circular dot of

iCPlate2323.7 Visually checking the dot After a measurement the picture will be held in the device’s memory until the next measurement and can b

iCPlate2EN33iCPlate23•Operation33.8 Measuring a plate characteristic curve The user can change from the standard display to the plate characteris

iCPlate234Example: Measuring a plate characteristic curve with the sample points 5, 10, 30, 60 and 90 (45° reference curve): • Select the function

iCPlate2EN35iCPlate23•Operation33.9 iCPlate2 maintenance and care3.9.1 Reset If the microprocessor becomes blocked (e.g. after changing batter

iCPlate236 3.9.2 Replacing the batteries The batteries must typically be replaced after 30,000 measurements. The iCPlate2 monitors the battery

iCPlate2EN37iCPlate23•Operation4 APPENDIX 37 4.1 TECHNICAL DATA 39-40 4.2 SERIAL INTERFACE 41 4.3 UPGRADE TO ICPLATE2 XT 42 4.4 DECLARATION

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iCPlate2EN39iCPlate24•Appendix4 Appendix4.1 Technical data iCPlate2 X iCPlate2 XTFunctions Dot area % X X Screen ruling in lines/cm or l

iCPlate21•Table of contents4 3.7 VISUALLY CHECKING THE DOT 31 3.8 MEASURING A PLATE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE 32-33 3.9 iCPlate2 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

iCPlate2404iCPlate24•Appendix iCPlate2 X iCPlate2 XT Dot size range (FM) 10 µm – 50 µm Dot diameter resolution 1 µm Screen angle resoluti

iCPlate2EN414.2 Serial interface The iCPlate2 is equipped with a RS232 interface. To obtain access to the serial interface socket, remove the

iCPlate2424.3 Upgrade to iCPlate2 XT The iCPlate2 X may be upgraded to an iCPlate2 XT. The functions which you did not purchase initially may

iCPlate2EN43iCPlate24•Appendix4.4 Declaration of conformityCE-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYThe undersigned, representing the following manufacturer: X-

iCPlate2444.5 Warranty Information X-Rite, Incorporated (“X-Rite”) warrants each instrument manufactured to be free of defects in material and w

iCPlate22•GeneralEN51234Table of Contents General OperationAppendix2 GENERAL 5 2.1 INTRODUCTION 7 2.2 BRIEF GUIDE TO THE MANUAL 8 2.3 SAFETY

iCPlate22•GeneralEN72 General 2.1 IntroductionCongratulations! You have just acquired the portable plate

iCPlate22•General82.2 Brief guide to the manual Descriptions marked with a only apply to the iCPlate2 XT and are not part of the iCPlate2 X

iCPlate22•GeneralEN922.3 Safety2.3.1 Warning For safety reasons it is absolutely necessary to read through the user’s guide and all of the