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BYK-Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Str. 8
D-82538 Geretsried
Germany
T el. 0-800-gardn er
(0-800-427363 7)
+49-8171-3493-0
Fax +49-8171-3493-140
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BYK - Gardner USA
9104 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046
USA
Phone800-343-7721
301-483-6500
Fax 800-394-8215
301-483-6555
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Dear customer,
thank you for having decided for a BYK-Gardn er
product. BYK-Gardner is committed to providing you
with quality products and services. We offer
complete system solutions to solve your problems
in areas of gloss and physical properties. As the
basis of our worldwide business , we strongly believe
in total customer satisfaction. Therefore, in addition
to our products, we offer many VALUE-ADDED
services:
· T echnical Sales Force
· T e chnical & Application Support
· Application and Technical Seminars
· Repair & Certification Service
BYK-Gardner is part of Altana AG and a direct
subsidiary of BYK-Chemie GmbH, a leading supplier
of additives for coatings and plastics. T ogether, we
offer complete and unique solutions for you, our
customer.
Thank you for your trust and confidence. If there is
anything we can do better to serve your needs, do
not hesitate to let us know.
Y our BYK-Gar dner Team
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1. Saf ety instr uct ions ............................................................................. 5
2. Syste m descr iption and De livery notes ...........................................11
Storage structure ................................................................................................ 11
3. Power s upply....................................................................................14
3.1 Rechargea ble b a ttery p ac k ...................................................................... 14
3.2 Docking station power supply ................................................................. 15
3.3 Charging the rechargeable battery ......................................................... 15
4. Controls.............................................................................................16
5. Getti ng st art ed ..................................................................................1 8
5.1 T urning the unit on and measuring ......................................................... 18
5.2 Display of mea su reme n t res ults ............................................................. 2 0
6. Te sting t he ins trum ent......................................................................21
7. Menu opera tion ................................................................................22
7.1 Navi gati on................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Overview of main menu ............................................................................ 23
7.3 Changing names and numbers ............................................................... 24
8. Measur e ............................................................................................2 5
8.1 Measure ...................................................................................................... 25
Interrupt Checkzone ........................................................................................... 27
Parameter Info .................................................................................................... 27
End Test Series ................................................................................................... 27
8.2 ME MORY..................................................................................................... 28
8.3 Orga nizer ....................................................................................................... 2 9
8.4 Memory with Para meter Inpu t ................................................................. 3 1
9 Configuration.................................................................................... 33
9.1 Number of Mea sure ments ....................................................................... 3 4
9.2 Scanlength ................................................................................................. 3 4
9.3 Angles ......................................................................................................... 3 4
9.4 Scale s ......................................................................................................... 3 5
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10. A dvanc ed Confi guration....................................................................3 6
10.1 Interrupt .......................................................................................................36
10.2 Input Para meter 2, 3 and Comment .........................................................36
10.3 Input ID .........................................................................................................36
10.4 Input Checkzone .........................................................................................36
11. Memor y.............................................................................................37
11.1 Configuration New ......................................................................................37
11.2 Configuration Change ................................................................................38
11.3 Configuration Delete ..................................................................................38
11.4 Data Vie w.....................................................................................................39
11.5 Data Delete ..................................................................................................40
12. Setup................................................................................................. 41
12.1 Beeper..........................................................................................................41
12.2 Confirm with mode .....................................................................................41
12.3 Language .....................................................................................................41
12.4 Info................................................................................................................42
12.5 Date / Time ...................................................................................................42
12.6 Display Time ................................................................................................42
13 . Installation of s oftwa re..................................................................... 43
14 . Interface............................................................................................4 4
15. Technical Data.................................................................................. 45
16 . Info and Err or m essa ges ..................................................................4 7
17. Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................. 51
18. Service and Certification ................................................................53
19. Copyright ..........................................................................................55
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1. Safety instru ctions
• Before operating the instrument the first time,
• If you use the unit and accessories properly,
• This product is equ ipped with safety features.
• No claims of product liability or warranty can be
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
Safety instructions
please read the operating instructions and take
particular notice of the safety instructions.
there are no hazards to fear .
Nevertheless, read the safety war nings carefully
and use the product only as described in these
instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage.
honored if the device is not operated in
accordance with the operating instructions.
• If you pass this instrument to somebody else,
make sure to include these instructions.
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Safety instructions
The following symbols and terms are used.
This symbol warns of the danger of injury.
This symbol warns of the danger of injury caused by
electricity .
This sign points out add itional information.
DANGER
The term DANGER warns of pos sible severe
injuries and da nger to life.
WA RNING
The term WARNING warns of injuries and severe
material damage.
CAUTION
The term CAUTION warns of slight injuries or
damage.
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Safety instructions
DA NGE R injur ies poss ible
• Defects and extraordinary loads
If safe operation can no longer be presumed,
shut down the device and secure it against
unintended operation.
The device must be presumed unsa fe to operate:
• if visible damage is evident
• if the instrument is no longer working
• if it has been stored for long periods under
adverse conditions
• after hars h treatment during shipping.
• Safety advices for batteries: Do not crush or
dismantle, do not heat or incinerate, do not
immerse in any liquid. This may cause explosion
or release harmful substances.
• Do not perform any repairs on the unit yourself.
The unit must be opened by trained
professionals only. Please contact our customer
service department in such cases.
• The measu rement device may be disconnected
from any power source as follows:
a) by removing the rechargeable battery pack
Docking station:
a) by disconnecting the plug from the docking
station or from
b) the mains socket.
Please make certain that the power supply plug is
easily accessible. Use only the power supply
included with delivery.
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Safety instructions
• When working with the batteries make certain
there is no short circuit on the contacts. Metallic
objects must not come in contact with the bare
contacts.
WARNING severe materi al damag e
• The measurement unit consists of sensitive
optical and electronic precision parts. Prevent it
from being dropped, bumped or shaken!
• Avoid exposure to continuous hu midity and
condensation. A void splashing with water ,
chemicals or other liquids.
• Please use only accessories that are available
for the unit.
• Only devices that meet the requirements for low
voltage safety may be connected to the
interface.
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Safety instructions
CAUTION material d amag e
• Do not allow any foreign objects to get into the
measur ement opening .
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for
extended periods of time. Do not store it in a hot
or dusty environment. Use the instrument case
for storage.
• Recharg eable Li-Ion battery packs: Do not
charge at temperatures below 0°C. The allowable
discharge temperature range is -20 to +60°C.
Please refer to the charging instructions in
section „Power Supply“.
• D o not us e a ny a c e tone for clea ning the
unit! The unit housing is resistant to many
solvents. For cleaning you should use a soft,
moist cloth. Excessive dirt and dust can be
removed with ethanol or cleaning alcoho l.
• In case you intend not to use the instrument for
a longer period of time, take out the batteries.
Addit onal infor mation on use:
• You will find the technical data for all system
components on the res pective manufacturer’s
plates and in the section T echnical Data
• Batteries are special waste and must therefore
not be disposed of with household trash. Make
certain to observe the disposal instructions of the
battery or rec hargea ble battery manufacture r.
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System description and Delivery notes
2. System description an d Deli v er y notes
Please read the instruction manual before using the
instrument and note the safety instructions.
The instrument simulates visual evaluation under
different obse rving angles and ch aracterizes clouds /
mottles by their size and visibility.
The measurement system consists of the portable
measurement device, docking station and the
smart -char t progr am.
Depending on the application, the system can be
used in various ways, from single measurements in
R & D up to routine quality control procedures (e.g.
automobile).
In order to guarantee a flexible data analysis, it is
essential to allocate the data to a clearly defined
object (identification).
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The so-called “Organizer” file clearly defines the
object to be measured. The Organizer needs to be
created in the smart-chart software and defines the
measurement s equence ( sampling proce dure). This
file is transferred to the instrument then to guide the
user d uring measur ement.
Storage structure
System description and Delivery notes
The saved results are transferred to the PC and
displayed as a QC report.
The data is saved in a database for further analysis
over time. Pre-prepared test reports in the smartchart software assist in analyzing the data.
Each measurement series contains a header and
the individual measurements with name (test zon e)
and measured values.
In the header, up to 5 par ameters can be defined for
object identification. Parameters 1 to 3 are defined
in the Organizer file, parameters 4 and 5 can be
entered before storage in the data base.
Additionally, date and time of the measurement are
stored.
This structure determines the data organization in
the instrument and in the data base. In addition to
using Organizers, i. e. definition of parameters
before
the measurements, parameters and test
zones can also be entered during the
measu rements . See cha pter “Memo ry”.
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System description and Delivery notes
Application hints:
Measurement task
1. Single measurements, e.g.
occasiona l sample-measurements
2. Objects with several test zones.
T est sequ ence / identifikation can be
standardized, e.g. automobile or addon parts
3. Regular test series. Test
sequence / identifikation can be
standardized, e.g. batch control
4. Occasional test series. Test
sequence / identifikation can not be
standardized, e.g. projects
Recommendation
- Me nu “Meas ure“ > “MEM ORY“.
- Transfer results to smart-chart.
- Generate Organizer in smartchart and transfer it to the
instrument.
- T ake readings, see chapter 8.3.
- Transfer results to smart-chart
and store in data base.
- Data analysis smart-chart.
see 2.
- Generate new Memory (chapter
Memory, Config. New).
- T ake readings, see chapter 8.2.
- Transfer results to smart-chart.
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System description and Delivery notes
cloud-runner AM-6350
Comes complete with:
Mottling meter with pr otective cover, Reference tile
with certificate, smart-chart software on CD,
Docking station with USB cable, 2 rechargeable LiIon battery packs, Operating manual, Carrying case.
Acces sories and Replacements:
Reference Tile AM-6353
Docking S tation AM-6351
Battery Pack AM-6349
smart-chart sofware AW-4831
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Power sup ply
3. Power supply
Before operating the instrument for the first time,
please read the operating manual and take
particular notice of the Safety Instructions. Unpack
the instrument and check the delivery for
completeness (See chap ter “Delivery Notes”).
Powering the ins trument
The measurement unit is operated with the
Rechargeable
batt ery pack
3.1 Rechargeable battery pack
rechargeab le battery pack included w ith delivery.
T o place the instrumen t in service, the rechargeab le
battery pack must be inserted until it locks in place.
The battery pack can only be attached when it is in
the correct position.
When inserting the battery pack, ensure that its
contacts are aligned with those of the instrument.
See adjace nt figure.
The capacity of the rechargeable battery pack
included with de livery is sufficient for about 1000
measurements. When the voltage of the battery
pack falls below the requ ired operating voltage in the
course of operation, the following messag e appea rs
on the display:
“Low Battery!”
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Note: To ensure uniform utilization, the rechargeble
battery packs should be exchanged regularly
between instrument and docking station (weekly
recommended).
3.2 Docking station power supply
Power is supplied to the docking station through the
external power supply unit. Connect the external
power supply unit to the docking station. Connect
the appropriate end of the power connection line to
the power supply unit and the plug end of the power
connection line to the pow er outlet after verifying
that the specifications of the power supply unit
match the power source in terms of current and
voltage.
3.3 Ch arg i n g t h e rech arg eab l e bat tery
The rechargeable battery pack included with delivery
may be charged in the docking station. Charging
time for an empty battery pack is aprox. 2 hours.
Please note chapter “Safety Instructions”!
1. Battery pack in the instrument:
The lithium ion rechargeable battery will begin
charging immediately upon insertion of the
instrument into the docking station. To do this,
power must be supplied to the docking station
through the correspo nding power s upply unit.
Insert the measurement unit into the docking station
as show n in the neighboring illustration.
2. Battery pack on docking station:
A second charging shaft is located behind the shaft
for the instrument. Insert the second battery pack
here for charging, so it will be handy at any time to
replace the other battery when it is discharged.
Power sup ply
1 2
Charging indicator for:
1: additional battery pack
2: ins trument
Indication light:
green:ready
red: charging
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Contr ols
4. Controls
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1
3
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5
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Measur ement unit
1 Mode scroll wheel: Menu selection
2 Display for user guidan ce and meas urement values
3 Signal lamp
4 Operate button: Turn on, measurement and confirmation of menu items.
5 Measur ement aperture
6 Cover
7 Opening for hand strap
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Contr ols
The basic system consists of the measurement
device and the docking station.
The docking station is used to exchange data and
to charge the rechargeable battery pack.
When the unit is not in use, place it in the docking
station. In this way the rechargeable battery pack
will be charged and the instrument will always be
ready for measurements.
The operate button and scroll wheel are used to
control the system. Pressing “operate“ turns the unit
on and causes a menu to be displayed. All settings
within the menus are made by turning the wheel and
pressing “operate”.
Pressing the o perate button performs
measurements or runs selected functions. System
operation is supported by an autodiagnosis test,
comments and error messages. Measurement
values and comments appear in the display.
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