Datacolor 800, 500, 850, 550 User Manual
Datacolor 800™
Datacolor 500™
Datacolor 850™
Datacolor 550™
User’s Guide
Datacolor 800 Datacolor 500 Datacolor 850 Datacolor 550 User’s Guide
Part No. 015-400233, Rev B, August 1, 2017
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Contents
Datacolor Spectrophotometers ......................................................................... 3
About the Datacolor 800 Spectrophotometer ...................................................................... 3
Electrical/Environmental Requirements ........................................................................ 4
Safety Features ............................................................................................................ 5
Light Source .......................................................................................................... 5
Power .................................................................................................................... 5
Instrument Handling .............................................................................................. 5
Feature Summary ......................................................................................................... 6
Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 7
Calibration Tiles ............................................................................................................ 7
Aperture Plates ............................................................................................................. 7
Transmittance Options ........................................................................................................ 9
Accessing the Transmission Compartment ......................................................................... 9
Transmission Accessories ................................................................................................. 10
Transmission Sample Holders ........................................................................................... 11
Cable Installation .............................................................................................. 13
Overview ........................................................................................................................... 13
Power Cable ...................................................................................................................... 13
Serial Cable Installation ..................................................................................................... 13
USB Cable Installation ....................................................................................................... 15
Cable Installation ........................................................................................................ 15
Driver Installation ........................................................................................................ 16
Viewing/Changing System Port Assignment .............................................................. 16
Ethernet Cable Installation ................................................................................................ 17
Controls and Indicators .................................................................................... 18
Controls and Indicators Panel ............................................................................................ 18
Powering Up ...................................................................................................................... 19
Instrument Calibration ...................................................................................... 21
Overview ........................................................................................................................... 21
Installing Calibration Data ........................................................................................... 21
Reflectance Calibration ..................................................................................................... 23
Reflectance Calibration Procedure ............................................................................. 23
UV Filter Calibration .......................................................................................................... 24
Transmittance Calibration .................................................................................................. 25
Sample Presentation and Measurement ......................................................... 27
Sample Presentation and Measurement Overview ............................................................ 27
Reflectance Measurements ........................................................................................ 27
Sample Viewing Port .................................................................................................. 27
Sample Viewing Display ............................................................................................. 28
Remote Measure Button ..................................................................................... 28
Transmittance Measurements .................................................................................... 29
Regular Transmittance ........................................................................................ 29
Total, Diffuse, and Haze Transmittance .............................................................. 30
Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 33
About Instrument Maintenance .......................................................................................... 33
Exterior Surface Cleaning ........................................................................................... 33
Sphere Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 33
Tile Handling and Cleaning ........................................................................................ 34
Handling Tiles ..................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning Tiles ..................................................................................................... 34
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Tile Storage ......................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the Black Trap ............................................................................................. 35
Cleaning the Spectralon® Plaque .............................................................................. 35
Handling and Cleaning the Cuvette ............................................................................ 36
Instrument Status ................................................................................................ 37
Exporting Diagnostic Data ................................................................................... 38
Updating Firmware .............................................................................................. 39
Appendix ............................................................................................................ 41
Datacolor 800 Instrument Specifications ........................................................................... 41
Features of the Datacolor 800 and Related Configurations ............................................... 43
Miscellaneous Technical Information ......................................................................... 45
System Requirements for USB Connection................................................................ 45
Ethernet Connection Considerations .......................................................................... 45
RS-232C Connection (Communication Settings) ....................................................... 45
RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments ....................................................................... 45
Datacolor Global Support .................................................................................................. 46
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Datacolor Spectrophotometers
About the Datacolor 800 Spectrophotometer
The Datacolor reference-grade benchtop Datacolor 800 spectrophotometer is the newest
generation of benchtop color measuring instruments, incorporating an improved integrated
circuit technology in the instrument design. The Datacolor 800 is intended for use as a
device for measuring, specifying and evaluating color in both laboratory and production
settings, especially where precise digital color communication is required. Additional
configurations of this instrument, including the Datacolor 850, 550, and 500, are described
in the following section of this manual: Features of the Datacolor 800 and Related
Configurations.
Datacolor 800
Below is a summary of the standard and optional features included with the instruments.
Standard features include the following:
Pulsed xenon light source
Multiple aperture sizes to accommodate samples of different sizes
Automated specular port
Integrated camera and viewing display for precise sample positioning
Automated aperture detection
Automated zoom lens
Automated, adjustable ultra-violet filters for measuring fluorescent samples
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Electrical/Environmental Requirements
Input Power
Requirements
Operating
Environment
Interfaces
Input Voltage: 100-240VAC
Number of Phases: Single
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power Rating: 80VA
Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Maximum Relative Humidity: 20%-85% non-condensing
Altitude: Up to 2,000 meters
Do not store above 140F (60C)
Indoor Use
Do not crush, short circuit, mutilate, reverse polarity, disassemble, or
dispose. In fire, might cause burns or release toxic materials.
Serial: RS232
USB: 2.0
Ethernet
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Safety Features
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
CAUTION
There are no user-serviceable parts for this equipment.
Light Source
Do not stare directly into the open port located in the front door panel when the
measurement is in progress.
Staring directly into the light source can result in eye discomfort similar to that of
staring at a camera flash.
Ensure that an aperture plate is installed prior to calibrating the instrument or
performing measurements.
Power
CAUTION
Disconnect power before servicing.
The power cord supplied with the unit must be used to connect to an earthed (grounded)
power supply.
Position the product such that the AC power cord that attaches to the rear of the unit is
easily accessible and can be disconnected if required.
Servicing of this instrument is to be performed only by qualified Datacolor personnel. DO
NOT remove bottom cover screws to expose internal components. The following warning is
located on the bottom cover:
HIGH VOLTAGE
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS
ONLY TO BE OPENED BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON
Instrument Handling
This instrument is intended for use on a stable benchtop and is not meant to be a portable
instrument. In cases where it must be physically moved, two persons, each using two
hands is recommended.
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Feature Summary
These instruments employ state-of-the-art features including the spectrometer, integrating
sphere, light source, and optics. Below is a summary of those features:
FEATURE DESCRIPTION PURPOSE/BENEFIT
Integrating sphere
Measurement
Geometry
SP2000 Spectral
Analyzer
Light source
Effective
Bandwidth
Barium coated sphere. Industry standard.
D/8º geometry, Specular
Component Included (SCI) or
Excluded (SCE).
Proprietary dual-channel
holographic grating. 256photodiode linear arrays used
for both the reference and
sample channels.
Pulsed xenon Filtered to provide D65 illumination
10nm Reliable Spectral data for
Provides for more uniform
measurement of samples with
irregular surfaces.
Dual channel design provides
continuous monitoring of sample
illumination and compensates for
changes. 256-photodiode array
enhances the precision of the
measurement.
including UV component.
determining color and color
difference.
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Accessories
All models come with the following standard accessories:
Power cable
RS232 serial cable with connectors
USB Cable with ferrite
Black Trap
White Tile
Green Tile
White Tile Calibration data on Mini-CD or USB Memory Stick
Calibration Tiles
A black trap, white tile and green tile are provided with all instruments:
The black trap and white tile are used each time the instrument is calibrated.
The green tile is used to perform an optional diagnostic test.
A CD or USB Memory Stick containing the calibration values for the white tile is
also provided.
Aperture Plates
Multiple aperture plates with openings of different sizes are included as standard
accessories with all models. The identification is engraved on each plate.
The aperture plates listed below are provided with every model (unless identified as
optional):
Large Area View (LAV)
Medium Area View (MAV) (Optional)
Small Area View (SAV)
Ultra-Small Area View (USAV)
Extra Ultra Small Area View (XUSAV) (Optional)
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Below are aperture plate specifications:
Aperture
Identification
LAV 26mm 30mm
MAV 16mm 20mm
SAV 5mm 9mm
USAV 2.5mm 6.5mm
XUSAV 2.5mm 3.0mm
NOTE
The area illuminated is always 4mm greater than the diameter measured to reduce
translucency errors. The exception to this is the XUSAV plate.
Tips for Aperture Selection
Always use the largest possible aperture size.
The Large Area View (LAV) plate is recommended for averaging samples with
irregular surfaces and textured samples.
Small (SAV) and ultra-small (USAV) plates should only be used for
measurements of samples that do not completely cover the opening of the larger
aperture plates.
Medium (MAV) with barium coating must be used for transmission
measurements.
Sample Area
Measured
Sample Area
Illuminated
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Transmittance Options
The Datacolor 850/550 includes an option to measure the transmission properties of
transparent and translucent samples. The 850/550 can measure the “regular” transmittance
of transparent solid and liquid samples, as well as the “total” and “diffuse” transmittance of
translucent samples. The Datacolor 850/550 can also be used to perform the following
evaluations:
Haze evaluations, in compliance with ASTM D1003 Standard Test Method for
Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics, for materials that
exhibit slight light scattering.
APHA evaluation, which measure the yellowness of liquids.
The transmission compartment of the Datacolor 850/550 is large enough to allow the
operator to easily insert and remove samples. It has been fitted with a spill tray in the event
of minor spillage of liquid samples.
Accessing the Transmission Compartment
There are side-latch buttons on each side of the Datacolor 850/550 case that are used to
open the transmission case:
Button
Depress these buttons, and slide the case toward the back of the instrument, to open the
transmission compartment. Reverse the process to close the transmission compartment. The
case will lock in the Open and Closed positions:
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Transmission Accessories
The following accessories must be installed in order to perform transmission measurements:
Solid Sample
Holder
Cuvette Holder
(Liquid Samples)
Transmission Sample Holder
Base.
Used to mount the
Transmission Sample Holders.
Installed at the factory.
Transmission Sample Holders.
Installed as required by user.
Spill Tray.
Installed at factory to catch minor
spills.
NOTE
The cuvette holder is designed to hold an optical glass cuvette 50mm X 10mm (Datacolor
Part No. 2950-0004).
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Transmission Sample Holders
Two sample holders are provided to accommodate various types of transparent samples.
Solid Sample Holder
Two thumb screws provide the ability to adapt
the holder to samples of varying thicknesses.
Cuvette and Cuvette Holder (Liquid Samples)
This holder is designed for use with a 50mm X
10mm optical glass cuvette.
These sample holders are mounted onto the transmission sample holder base via two dowels
protruding from the bottom of the holders.
NOTES
Loosen the thumbscrews on the solid sample holder to aid in the installation of the sample
holder. Make sure the sphere opening/lens opening is completely covered by the sample you
are going to measure. No special tools are required to install the sample holders.
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Dowel Pins
Transmission Sample Holder Base
Position 3. Places the sample close to the lens.
It is used to measure regular transmission of
transparent materials.
Position 2. This is provided for ease of
handling when measuring regular transmission.
Can only be used with the cuvette holder.
Position 1. Places the sample close to the
sphere. Used to measure translucent samples
and to make haze measurements.
The base is installed at the factory and includes three positions to locate the sample between
the sphere and the lens.
The location of the sample holder along the base depends upon the type of material being
measured.
NOTES
The base should remain in the transmission compartment, but the sample holders (Solid or
Cuvette) must be removed for Reflectance calibration and measurement.
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Cable Installation
Overview
You must install a power cable and an interface cable (either a USB, serial or an Ethernet
cable) to connect the instrument to a computer.
NOTE
Do not connect all interface cables to the unit. You have a choice of using an Ethernet
cable, serial cable or a USB cable.
The connections for the cables are found on the back of the instrument.
WARNING
Read the "Electrical and Environmental Requirements” section BEFORE connecting your
instrument.
Power Cable
A power cable is provided with the instrument.
NOTE
The power cord supplied with the unit must be used to connect to an earthed (grounded)
power supply.
Power is supplied to the back of the unit via a 3-prong male connector.
Plug the female end of the power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the
instrument. Insert the plug into a standard AC outlet.
Serial Cable Installation
You can connect the instrument to the computer using either a serial cable, Ethernet cable,
or a USB cable. Select one of them. This section provides instructions for using the serial
cable.
NOTE
Do not connect all interface cables to the unit at the same time.
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