X-Rite 890 Operation Manual

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890

AUTOMATIC STRIP READING DENSITOMETER

Operation Manual

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Dear Customer:

Congratulations! We at X-Rite, Incorporated are proud to present you with X-Rite 890 Auto Strip Reading, Color Photographic Densitometer. This instrument represents the very latest in microcontrollers, integrated circuits, optics, and display technology. As a result, your X-Rite instrument is a rugged and reliable instrument whose performance and design exhibit the qualities of a finely engineered instrument, which is not surpassed.

To fully appreciate and protect your investment, we suggest that you take the necessary time to read and fully understand this manual. As always, X-Rite stands behind your instrument with a one year limited warranty, and a dedicated service organization. If the need arises, please don’t hesitate to call us.

Thank you for your trust and confidence.

X-Rite, Incorporated

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I N T R O D U C T I O N

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

NOTE: Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance with the desired FCC and European emission requirements.

CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if AC adapter other than X-Rite SE30-77 (100-240V) is used.

VORSICHT: Betriebsgefahr besteht bei Gebrauch von anderen Adaptern als X-Rite SE30-77 (100-240 V).

AVISO: No use otro adaptador C.A. que no sea la pieza X-Rite SE30-77 (100240V), por el riesgo de mal funcionamiento del equipo.

ATTENTION: Ne pas utiliser d’adaptateur autre que SE30-77 (100-240V) de XRite au risque de mauvais fonctionnement de l’appareil.

AVVISO: Non usare un altro adattatore C.A. che non è del pezzo X-Rite SE3077 (100-240V), per il rischio di malfunzionamento dell'apparecchio.

The Manufacturer: X-Rite, Incorporated Der Hersteller: 4300 44th Street, S.E. El fabricante: Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 Le fabricant: Il fabbricante:

Declares that: Densitometer gibt bekannt: 890 advierte que: avertit que: avverte che:

is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network. an ein öffentliches Telekommunikations-Netzwerk nicht angeschlossen werden soll. no debe ser conectado a redes de telecomunicaciones públicas. ne doit pas être relié à un réseau de télécommunication publique. non deve essere connettuto a reti di telecomunicazioni pubblici.

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U S E R I N F O R M A T I O N

CE DECLARATION

Manufacturer's Name: X-Rite, Incorporated Manufacturer's Address: 4300 44 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 U.S.A.

Model Name: Densitometer Model No.: 890

Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC

Street, S.E.

WEEE

As of August 13, 2005, X-Rite products meet the European Union – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Please refer to www.xrite.com X-Rite’s compliance with the WEEE directive.

Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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PROPRIETARY NOTICE

The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and proprietary data of X-Rite, Incorporated. This manual has been prepared solely for the purpose of assisting in the use and general maintenance of this instrument.

The contents of this manual are the property of X-Rite, Incorporated and are copyrighted. Any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited. Publication of this information does not imply any rights to reproduce or use this manual for any purpose other than installing and operating the equipment described herein.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, mechanical, optical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of an officer of X-Rite, Incorporated.

This instrument may be covered by one or more patents. Refer to the instrument for actual patent numbers.

X-Rite® is a registered trademark of X-Rite, Incorporated All other logos, product names, and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective holders.

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I N T R O D U C T I O N

LIMITED WARRANTY

X-Rite, Incorporated (“X-Rite”) warrants each instrument manufactured to be free of defects in material and workmanship (excluding battery pack) for a period of 12 months. This warranty shall be fulfilled by the repair or replacement, at the option of X-Rite, of any part or parts, free of charge including labor, F.O.B. its factory or authorized service center.

This warranty shall be voided by any repair, alteration, or modification, by persons other than employees of X-Rite, or those expressly authorized by XRite to perform repairs, and by any abuse, misuse, or neglect of the product, or by use not in accordance with X-Rite’s published instructions.

X-Rite reserves the right to make changes in design and /or improvements to its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products previously manufactured. Correction of defects by repair or replacement shall constitute fulfillment of all warranty obligations on the part of X-Rite.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPLICITLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY OBLIGATION IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT RETURNED TO X-RITE OR AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and jurisdiction and venue shall lie with the courts of Michigan as selected by X-Rite, Incorporated..

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual is organized into eight sections and four appendices. In order to make the best use of your instrument, it is recommended that you read all sections and appendices.

SECTION ONE - Getting Started Unpacking and Inspection__________________________________1-1 Packing Drawing and Parts List_______________________1-1 Product Description_______________________________________1-2 Applying Power _________________________________________1-3 User Interface ___________________________________________1-4 Channel and Function Menus_________________________1-4 Display and Keyswitch Definition_____________________ 1-5 Menu Keys_______________________________________1-5 Help Messages ____________________________________1-5 Adjusting the Paper Guides_________________________________1-6 Strip Measurement Techniques______________________________1-7 Strip Information __________________________________1-7 Paper Strip _______________________________________1-7 Film Strip ________________________________________ 1-10 Printer Balance Strip _______________________________ 1-10

SECTION TWO - Instrument Calibration

Calibration Information____________________________________2-1 Frequency of Calibration ____________________________ 2-1 Auto Calibration Procedure_________________________________ 2-2 Manual Calibration Procedure_______________________________2-3

SECTION THREE - Setting System Configuration

Instrument Configuration __________________________________3-1 Page 1 Configuration Options ________________________3-1 Page 2 Configuration Options ________________________3-2 Page 2a Configuration Options _______________________3-2 Page 2b Configuration Options _______________________3-3 Page 2c Configuration Options _______________________3-3 Page 2d Configuration Options _______________________3-3 Configuration Setup Procedure _______________________ 3-3

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SECTION FOUR - Strip Operation

Measuring Strips _________________________________________ 4-1 View Strip Data ___________________________________4-3 Manually Transmitting Strip Data____________________________4-5

SECTION FIVE - Service and General Maintenance

Repair Information _______________________________________5-1 Cleaning the Instrument ___________________________________5-2 General Cleaning __________________________________ 5-2 Cleaning the Optics ________________________________ 5-2 Cleaning the Calibration Strip ________________________ 5-3 Replacing the Read Lamp __________________________________5-4 Troubleshooting Tips _____________________________________ 5-5

APPENDIX A - Technical Specification APPENDIX B - Display Messages APPENDIX C - Term Abbreviations APPENDIX D - Parts List and Packaging Drawing APPENDIX E - 890 Instrument Firmware Update

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S E C T I O N O N E

Getting Started

This section covers unpacking, inspection, and general set up of your instrument. Product description, paper guide adjustments, and measurement techniques are also include.

Section One Contents

• Unpacking and Inspection

• Product Description

• Applying Power

• User Interface

• Adjusting the Paper Guides

• Strip Measurement Techniques

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

After removing the instrument from the shipping carton, inspect for possible damage. If any damage occurred during shipping, immediately contact the transportation company. Do not proceed with installation until the carrier’s agent has inspected the damage.

Your instrument was packaged in a specially designed carton to assure against damage. If reshipment is necessary, the instrument should be packaged in the original carton. If the original carton is not available, contact X-Rite to have a replacement shipped to you.

Packaging Drawing and Parts List

Check your packaging contents against your packing list and your original order. Detailed packaging drawing and parts list is included in this manual as Appendix D.

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SECTION ONE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The X-Rite 890 automated instruments measures paper, film, and printer balance control strips. Simply insert the strip into the instrument for motorized, automatic measurements. Red, green, and blue density data is sorted for fields such as HD, LD, and Stain, then simultaneously displayed and transmitted to a minilab printer for analysis.

To accommodate the different size control strips, the instrument has adjustable paper guides on each side of the control strip entrance. Adjustment is made by simply sliding the paper guides to the settings displayed for the selected strip.

The instrument communicates through a standard RS-232 interface. If you wish to remotely control your instrument, you must use the remote control interface protocol discussed in the RS-232 Interface Manual—available from X-Rite, Incorporated.

Operating Key llll

Operating Key lll

Operating Key ll

2 x 16 Character Display

Operating Key l

Paper Guide

35mm Strip Entrance

Paper Guide

RS-232 Serial Interface

Power Input

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GETTING STARTED

APPLYING POWER

To apply power to the instrument:

1. Verify that the voltage indicated on the adapter complies with the AC

line voltage in your area. If not, contact X-Rite or your authorized representative.

2. Insert the small plug from the adapter into the power-input connector on

the instrument.

3. Plug the detachable line cord into the adapter.

4. Plug the line cord into an AC wall receptacle. IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the internal memory battery, it is

recommended that the instrument remain plugged into AC power. If you are using a modem, AC power must be applied in order to transmit or receive data.

Detachable Line Cord

At initial power-up, the instrument performs a “boot memory test.” The testing sequence is displayed on the instrument screen. If all internal tests are OK, Page 1 Main Menu displays—see next page.

Power Input

Adapter

Testing Program boot memory...3

2 1

XRite 890 vXXXX Copyrt 1989—1997

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SECTION ONE

USER INTERFACE

The 890 instrument incorporates a three page menu system. Menu pages are displayed by continually pressing keyswitch l (p#) on the instrument. The first page contains all the predefined control strips. The last two pages provide access to the instrument setup options and strip measurement data.

Main Menu

• pap (paper) - accesses the paper measurement channel. The format

• film - access the film measurement channel. The format selected remains

• bal (printer balance) - accesses the printer balance measurement channel.

Function Menus

• view - used to view data of the last strip measured.

• xmit (transmit)- used to manually transmit data of the last strip

• cal (calibration) - used for calibration.

• cnfg (configuration) - used to access system configuration options.

• load - for updating the instrument’s firmware (see Appendix E).

selected remains selected until changed.

selected until changed.

The format selected remains selected until changed.

measured—via RS-232 port.

MAIN MENU

pap

film bal

FUNCTION MENU

view

xmit

FUNCTION MENU

cnfg load

cal

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Display and Keyswitch Definition

The characters in the bottom row of the display dictate which function is selected or which action takes place when a corresponding keyswitch is pressed. Normally, upper-case lettering in the top row of the display is used for messages, and lower-case lettering in the bottom row is used for menu options that are selectable.

Each keyswitch is embossed with identification marks signifying its number. The left-most key is labeled “I”, center-left key is labeled “ll”, and so on. Keyswitches that are used to select a function or perform an action are tinted (grayed) throughout this manual.

MAIN MENU

pap

film

bal

Messages (top row) Functions (bottom row)

Keyswitch identification marks

Menu Keys

Keyswitch lll and llll have the word “MENU” printed above them. Pressing these two keys simultaneously at any location in the menu structure causes the display to return to page 1 of the main menu.

MAIN MENU

pap

film

bal

Press keys simultaneously

Help Messages

Built-in help messages are available for most functions. Help messages are activated by pressing and holding down a key until the message appears. To temporarily pause a message, press the key again.

MAIN MENU

pap

filmp1

Press and hold keyswitch to see help message

bal

PAPer

"pap" key select

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SECTION ONE

ADJUSTING THE PAPER GUIDES

To accommodate various size paper strips, the instrument has an adjustable paper guide on each side of the strip entrance. Each paper guide has a pointer (triangle) that is aligned with a number on the guide rail. The guide setting numbers are shown on the instrument display when a paper strip is selected. The paper guide rail has setting marks that range from “9-30” to the left and right of the center diamond. Each mark (stop) is 1/10” increment—10 stops equal one inch. The instrument automatically displays the proper guides settings for the selected strip (see below).

Paper Guide

The paper guides are moved by sliding them to the left or right.

Center Alignment Line

To accommodate 35mm wide strips, the instrument has a special stationary guide located above the diamond

Instrument Display

READ k:RA–4 ALL

AT<18

Center Diamond

18>other

Paper Strip

20 30

Pointer

Stationary Guide

35mm Slot

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Film Strip

35mm Film

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STRIP MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

All control strip types should have at least a 30.5mm (1.25”) leader before the first measurable patch. However, strips with less than a 30.5mm leader can also be measured reliably if required. Refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide for leaderless strip measurement procedure.

Supported strip definitions and strip insertion direction information is available in your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide shipped with your instrument.

Strip Information

• If a strip becomes “jammed” in your instrument during a measurement,

simultaneously press key lll and key llll labeled “MENU.” This should cause the instrument to feed-out the strip. If this method does not work, slowly pull strip out from the front of the instrument.

• A strips is inserted into the instrument until it rests against the drive

rollers.

• After a strip is initially inserted into the instrument, a one second delay

occurs before the drive mechanism is activated to allow time for proper alignment.

• Due to the amount of variation in printer balance strips, no guide setting

• Due to the configuration of the instrument drive mechanism, 16mm wide

• The instrument does measure strips that are creased.

Paper Strip

When a particular paper strip is selected, one or both of the displayed paper guide setting numbers flash. If only one guide setting number is flashing, this indicates the guide that the strip rests on first when measuring. In most cases this only occurs on a strip that required multiple passes such as, Fuji CP-21. Both guide setting numbers flash on single pass strips.

Indicates ALL patches are

Both guide setting number

flash, indicating a single

read on one pass

Indicates strip type

Single

Pass

READ k:RA–4 ALL

AT<18

pass strip

numbers appear in the display in the printer balance categories.

film control strips cannot be measured.

Indicates CYN patches are

read one the first pass

Indicates strip type

READ f:CP21 CYN

18>other

One guide setting number

flashes, indicating strip

placement on this guide first

AT<17

26>other

Multi Pass

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Single Pass

Single pass strips require the strip to be inserted into the instrument once. In this example, the strip—Kodak RA4—can be inserted in either direction. Refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide for information on all strips supported.

Indicates ALL patches are measured

18>other

READ k:RA–4 ALL

AT<18

20 30

Multi Pass

Typically, a multi pass strip requires three pass through the instrument to obtain measurement data. The instrument displays what color patches are measured and what guide is used to insert the strip from. In this example, the cyan—Fuji CP21—row of patches is measured first, followed by the magenta and yellow. Refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide for information on strip insertion direction.

Indicates cyan patches are measured

20 30

26>other

AT<17

READ f:CP21 CYN

Guide number flashes, indicting strip positioning

PASS ONE

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Indicates magenta patches are

20 30

26>other

AT<17

READ f:CP21 MAG

Indicates yellow patches are measured

Guide number flashes, indicting strip positioning

20 30

26>other

PASS TWO

PASS THREE

AT<17

READ f:CP21 YEL

Guide number flashes, indicting strip positioning

The third pass requires the strip to be rotated to take the measurement.

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Film Strip

The Film category requires that the film strip be inserted into the 35mm slot located above the center diamond. In this example—Kodak C41—the strip can be inserted in either direction. Refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide for information on all strips supported.

Indicates ALL patches are measured

20 30

AT 35mmSlot other

READ k:C41 ALL

Indicates the strip is inserted into the 35mm slot

Printer Balance Strip

The Printer Balance category in the instrument has five basic strip formats: Wht-Eye, Blk-Eye, No-Ring, K:3510, and Small-BE. Each category has six print options to choose from. Refer to your Printer Balance and Control Guide for detailed information on all aspects of the printer balance strips. Due to the amount of variation between printer balance strips, no guide setting numbers appear in the display. In this example—Blk-Eye, UNO 1-Pass—the Under patch is inserted first.

Indicates the under patch is inserted first

20 30

UNDER

NORMAL

OVER

UNO 1–Pass other

READ Blk–Eye UND

Indicates the strip type to measure

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S E C T I O N T W O

Instrument Calibration

This section covers the calibration procedures for your instrument.

Section Two Contents

• Calibration Information

• Auto Calibration Procedure

• Manual Calibration Procedure

CALIBRATION INFORMATION

The instrument has two types of calibration procedures available, automatic and manual. AUTO is the standard method of calibration. If you want your instrument to measure the same as another densitometer that has the same response, you would use the MANUAL procedure. When the instrument automatically calibrates, the density values are set precisely to that of the paper measured for reflection, and to no film (air) for transmission.

The instrument has many self checking algorithms built in to verify the accuracy of calibration. If you wish to maintain accuracy verification, we suggest that you obtain a C41 reference strip and a paper reference strip. Measure each strip and record the density values. Place the strips in an envelope and store them in a dry, cool environment. Periodically, measure them to verify accuracy. Note, reference strips tend to drift in density with time, consult the manufacturer's specifications for expected density changes.

If your Auto-Cal strip gets ruined or worn, you can order a replacement from X-Rite or your local dealer. Order Part Number 880-100.

Frequency of Calibration

Under normal operating conditions, the instrument should be calibrated once a week or when instrument displays a message regarding calibration.

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SECTION TWO

AUTO CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Make sure the Auto-Cal strip is free of dust, dirt, and smudgemarks. Refer to Section Eight for cleaning procedure. Handle cal strip by the edges.

1. Press key lll (cal) located on Function Menu page (p3) to initiate calibration.

• The instrument screen momentarily displays CALIBRATING

FUNCTION MENU

p3 cnfg cal

TRANSMISSION

(reading air), and

during automatic transmission calibration

CALIBRATING MOTOR SPEED.

load

Auto must be

displayed in upper-

case. If not, press key l to toggle on.

35mm slot

CALIBRATING

TRANSMISSION

CALIBRATING

MOTOR SPEED...

• After this is complete, the instrument screen asks you to INSERT CAL

. Make sure the key labeled AUTO is upper-case lettering. If not,

STRIP

press key l (AUTO) to toggle to upper-case. Note, lower-case lettering denotes manual calibration (MANUAL) is activated.

INSERT CAL STRIP

AUTO

2. Insert the designated end of the Auto-Cal strip into the 35mm slot until it comes to rest against the drive rollers.

X-RITE Auto-Cal Strip P/N 880-100 Patent Pending

INSERT THIS EN D

10 10

manual

SERIAL #: XXX-XXX

CAL R= 0.04 G= 0.07 B= 0.08

Note insertion direction

• READING is momentarily displayed on the screen followed by calibration density values. Auto calibration is now complete and the instrument screen returns to the Main menu.

NOTE: If when a cal strip is measured, the strip may be dirty—refer to Section Eight for procedure. However, if cleaning the strip does not resolve the problem, enter calibration manually then re-measure the strip.

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UNRECOGNIZEABLE STRIP momentarily appears on the screen

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INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION

MANUAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

The manual calibration procedure is used to correlate the low densities of the instrument to another densitometer. Doing this allows the instrument to measure approximately the same as another densitometer that has Status A reflection response, and has been calibrated to ANSI Standards.

1. Using the instrument's own reference, calibrate the densitometer that you want this instrument to correlate with.

2. Using the same densitometer, measure the white area below the first black bar on the X-Rite Auto-Cal strip and record the Red, Green, and Blue values.

X-RITE Auto-Cal Strip P/N 880-100 Patent Pending

SERIAL #: XXX-XXX

INSERT THIS END

Measure here using other instrument.

3. Press key lll (cal) located on Function Menu page (p3) to initiate calibration.

CAL R= 0.04 G= 0.07 B= 0.08

FUNCTION MENU

p3 cnfg cal

• The instrument screen momentarily displays CALIBRATING

TRANSMISSION

(reading air), and

during automatic transmission calibration

CALIBRATING

TRANSMISSION

4. After this is complete, the instrument screen asks you to INSERT CAL

STRIP

. DO NOT INSERT STRIP AT THIS TIME.

Press key llll (manual) to advance to calibration reference values screen.

load

CALIBRATING MOTOR SPEED.

CALIBRATING

MOTOR SPEED...

INSERT CAL STRIP

AUTO

manual

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SECTION TWO

5. Enter the Red, Green, and Blue values you previously recorded into the designated fields. Press key llll (

→) to move the cursor to the desired

location, and to advance to the next step after editing the values. Press key ll (

↑) to increase value and key lll (↓) to decrease value.

RED GREEN BLUE

Cursor

35mm slot

0.04

CAL R

0.07

↑

0.08

↓

→

6. INSERT CAL STRIP re-appears on the screen. Insert the designated end of the Auto-Cal strip into the 35mm slot until it comes to rest against the drive rollers.

INSERT CAL STRIP

auto

X-RITE Auto-Cal Strip P/N 880-100 Patent Pending

INSERT THIS END

10 10

MANUAL

Note insertion direction

SERIAL #: XXX-XXX

CAL R= 0.04 G= 0.07 B= 0.08

• READING is momentarily displayed on the screen followed by calibration density values. Manual calibration is now complete and the instrument screen returns to the Main menu.

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S E C T I O N T H R E E

Setting System Configuration

The system configuration allows you to customize your instrument to meet your requirements. The configuration should be viewed and edited as needed before any measurements are taken.

Section Three Contents

• Instrument Configuration

INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION

The configuration functions are contained in two main screen pages. Page one contains setup functions for instrument beeper tone, and network. Page 2 is broken down into five menu pages, four of which are submenus—p2a, p2b, and so on. Page two menus contain serial interface control options.

Descriptions for all configuration options are listed below, followed by set up procedures.

Page 1 Configuration Options

TONE

Use to adjust the instruments beeper volume. Available settings are: OFF, SOFT, and LOUD.

NET (Networking) Enables the instrument to automatically send and receive data via the modem at a predetermined time that is selected by the QC computer. Available settings are: OFF, OUT, IN, and I&O.

• OFF - disables the instrument from automatically sending or receiving data.

• OUT - enables unit to call out via modem from QC host.

• IN - enables unit to answer incoming call on modem from QC host.

• I&O - enables both automatic transmission and reception of data.

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SECTION THREE

Page 2 Configuration Options

IO preset This options provides several QC system selections. All the necessary RS-232 interface parameters are automatically set when a predefined I/O preset is selected. A “CUSTOM” preset is available which allows you manually set all available I/O options. Below is a chart that contains all available I/O presets and their parameter settings.

NOTE: Certain parameters are mandatory for the I/ O preset and cannot be changed. They are labeled with an “L” for locked. Other parameters are not considered mandatory and are labeled with a “U” for unlocked. Finally, parameters that remain unchanged from previous settings—and can be changed—are shown as an asterisk (*).

I/O Preset RCI PIN5 XON DPT COMP ALF DEL AXMT BAUD

REPORT Off * * On (L) On (L) On (U) Off (L) Off (U) *

SPRD-SHT * * * * Off (L) * * On (L) *

k:TNetA Off (L) Off (L) Off (L) Off (L) On (L) On (L) On (L) On (L) 300(L)

k:TNetXT Off (L) CTS(L) Off (L) Off (L) On (L) On (L) Off (L) On (L) *

K:C.A.P. Off (L) CTS(U) Off (L) Off (U) On (U) On (U) Off (L) On (L) 9600(L)

k:SYS25-75 Off (L) CTS(L) Off (L) Off (L) On (L) On (L) Off (L) On (L) *

f:TECOM Off (L) Off (L) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) 1200(U)

c:I/O#1 On (L) Off (L) Off (L) Off (U) On (U) On (U) On (U) On (L) 9600(L)

c:I/O#2 On (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) On (U) On (U) On (U) 9600(U) MITSY#1 Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (L) Off(L) Off(L) Off (U) On (U) 300(L) MITSY#2 Off (L) Off (L ) On (U) Off (L) Off(L) Off(L) Off (L) On (L) 300(U)

NORITSU Off (L) CTS(U) Off (L) Off (L) On (L) On (L) Off (L) On (L) 2400(U)

n:QSSnet Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) 2400(U)

n:Micro * * * * * * * * *

kn:Net TTL (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) 2400(U) a:LC2000 Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) On (U) On (U) On (U) 1200(U) CUSTOM # # # # # # # # #

Windense On (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) 9600 (U)

Kodatel On (U) Off (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) 9600 (U) Sienna On (U) Off (U) Off (U) On (U) On (U) On (U) Off (U) On (U) 4800 (U)

k: (Kodak), f: (Fuji), c: (Copal), kn: (Konica), n: (Noritsu), a: (Agfa)

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Page 2a Configuration Options

RCI (Remote Control Interface) Controls the ability of the instrument to be operated remotely. Available settings are: OFF, ON, TTL.

• OFF - sets the instrument into a receive mode at which time the instrument

receives data.

• ON - enables data to be received via RCI command.

•

TTL (Time Tagged Log) - causes all data received into the serial port to be placed into the log buffer with a time stamp.

PIN5

Determines the status of the handshaking input on Pin 5 of the RS-232 I/O port. Pin 5 may be interpreted as BUSY, CTS (clear-to-send), or OFF (ignored).

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SETTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

XON

When set to On (XON), this enables bi-directional transmit On/Off protocol. When set to Off (xon), the instrument ignores XON/OFF codes. Note, usage is limited to output at this point.

Page 2b Configuration Options

DPT (Decimal Point)

Controls the decimal point availability during data output. When off (dtp), no decimal is output with data. When on (DTP), decimal points are included with the output data.

COMP (Compact)

Varies the output format of the data. When off (comp), data for each color is delimited with a carriage return—or CR LF if ALF is enabled. When on (COMP), a space and delimiter is transmitted after each set of RGB data values.

ALF (Automatic Line Feed)

Controls the line feed availability during data output. When off (alf), no line feed is output with data. When on (ALF), a line is included with the output data.

Page 2c Configuration Options

DEL (Delay)

Controls a transmitted delay between each set if RGB data output. When off (del), no delay is sent between each set of RGB data. When on (DEL), a one second delay is sent between each set of RGB data.

AXMT (Automatic Transmit) Controls automatic transmission of data after a measurement. When off (axmt), no data is transmitted out the I/O port after a measurement. When on (AXMT), data is automatically sent out the I/O after a measurement.

Page 2d Configuration Options

BAUD (Rate) Determines the data output rate (characters per second) of the I/O port. Available settings are: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, and 9600.

LOCK

Controls the ability to change the configuration options. When off (lock), configuration options are available for change. When on (LOCK), configuration options cannot be changed. Note, an additional step is required to change this option, refer to the following procedure for details.

Configuration Setup Procedure

• Options that toggle on and off display in upper-case (on) or lower-case

(off). For example, COMP = on and comp = off.

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• You can save and exit the configuration at anytime without editing all

• Configuration can be exited at anytime without saving changes by

1. Press key ll (cnfg) located on the Function Menu screen (p3) to enter

2. Page 1 Configuration Screen

• Press key lll (TONE) to page through and select a beeper tone option

• Press key llll (NET) to page through and select a networking option

• After editing Page 1 Configuration options, press key l (P1) to advance

options. This is accomplished by simultaneously pressing key l and key ll when SAVE is displayed in the screen.

simultaneously pressing key lll and key llll (MENU keys).

Page1 Configuration screen.

FUNCTION MENU

p3 cnfg cal

(OFF, SOFT, and LOUD).

(OFF, OUT, IN, and I&O. Note, only set if network modem is used.

to Page 2 Configuration screen.

load

SAVE

3. Page 2 Configuration Screen

• Press key ll or key lll (IOpreset) once to enter I/O preset menu.

CNFG

TONE NET

CNFG

P2 IOpreset

• Press key ll or key lll to page through and select a preset options

(CUSTOM, REPORT, SPRD-SHT, k:TNetA, etc.).

• After selecting I/O preset option, press key llll (P2) to load preset and

advance to Page 2a Configuration screen.

• If you do not want to load a preset, press key l (P2) to advance to

Page 2a Configuration screen.

CNFG

P2 CUSTOM

load

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SETTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

4. Page 2a Configuration Screen

• Press key ll (RCI) to page through and select a remote control interface

option (OFF, ON, TTL).

• Press key lll (PIN5) to page through and select a handshake option (OFF,

BUSY, and CTS).

• Press key llll (XON) to select bi-directional transmit On/Off protocol

option. Each key depression alternates between xon (off) and XON (on).

• After editing Page 2a Configuration options, press key l (P2a) to advance

to Page 2b Configuration screen.

SAVE

P2a

5. Page 2b Configuration Screen

• Press key ll (DPT) to select decimal point output option. Each key

depression alternates between dtp (off) and DPT (on).

• Press key lll (COMP) to select data output format option. Each key

depression alternates between comp (off) and COMP (on).

• Press key llll (ALF) to select automatic line feed option. Each key

depression alternates between alf (off) and ALF (on).

• After editing Page 2b Configuration options, press key l (P2b) to

advance to Page 2c Configuration screen.

RCI

SAVE

P2b

6. Page 2c Configuration Screen

• Press key ll (DEL) to select delay option. Each key depression alternates

between del (off) and DEL (on).

• Press key lll (AXMT) to select automatic transmission option. Each key

depression alternates between axmt (off) and AXMT (on).

• After editing Page 2b Configuration options, press key l (P2b) to

advance to Page 2c Configuration screen.

DPT

CNFG

PIN5 XON

CNFG

COMP ALF

P2c

SAVE

DEL

CNFG

AXMT

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7. Page 2d Configuration Screen

• Press key ll (baud) to page through and select a baud rate option (300,

• Insert a piece of paper into the paper slot at least 1-¼” to activate the read

• After editing Page 2d Configuration options, simultaneously press

600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600).

switch—heavy paper or film works best. Press key llll (lock) to select lock option. Each key depression alternates between lock (off) and LOCK (on). A “LOCK” selection (padlock icon closed) prevents any option changes from occurring .

key l (P2d) and key ll (baud) to save configuration settings. Pressing key l (P2d) alone causes Page 1 Configuration screen to reappear.

SAVE

P2d

baud

CNFG

lock

Padlock icon displays “closed” when options are locked.

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S E C T I O N F O U R

Strip Operation

It is important to make sure control strips and reference strips used are from the same batch number.

Always inspect control strips for damage before measuring. Care must also be taken when handing strips. Fingerprints on measurable patches can affect density values.

IMPORTANT! When inserting strips into the instrument, there should be at least a 30.5mm (1.25”) leader before the outside edge of the first measurable target or the first target may not be detected. For information on measuring leaderless strips (30.5mm), refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide, Section Five.

Section Four Contents

• Measuring Strips

• Manually Transmitting Strip Data

MEASURING STRIPS

Refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide to located your control strip for proper insertion direction.

1. Select strip channel from Main Menu page 1.

MAIN MENU

papp1 film

2. If format displayed is not correct, press key llll (other) to select correct

strip format.

READ k:RA—4 ALL AT

<18 18>

bal

other

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3. Measure strip

• For paper strips, adjust the paper guides according to the number

• For film strips, note insertion direction and insert strip into the 35mm

• For printer balance strips, note insert direction and center bull’s-eye

displayed on the screen. If multiple pass, note what color is to be measured first. Insert strip until it comes to rest against the drive rollers.

slot until it comes to rest against the drive rollers.

over middle diamond. Slide paper guides next to strip and insert strip until it comes to rest against the drive rollers.

Paper Guide

35mm Slot

Paper Guide

Center Diamond

20 30

• The densitometer indicates that processing is taking place and the

measurement status. If a paper strip is measured that has multiple passes, the display indicates the pass to insert.

PROCESSING...

PASS #1 of 1 OK!

NOTE: If INVALID READING, UNRECOGNIZABLE STRIP, or BUFFER

OVERFLOW messages display after a measurement, re-read strip. If the same

message appears after re-reading strip, refer to Appendix B of this manual.

• Transmitting Data momentarily appears in the display screen (if auto

transmit is enabled in Configuration Options), indicating measurement data is being transmitted out the I/O port.

• The instrument screen displays the RGB measurement results. Refer to

next page for procedure to view field results.

r.rr g.gg b.bb Stain exit

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STRIP OPERATION

View Strip Data

Control strip data consists of the “actual” values measured by the instrument. Control strip data is viewed after a strip measurement or by selection from

the Main Menu (p2). Viewing Data after Control Strip Measurement

1. Press key l (Stain) to page through RGB data fields of the strip.

2. After viewing data, press key llll (exit) to exit.

Red Green Blue

0.29 0.34 0.54

Stain

Viewing Control Strip Data from View Menu

1. Press key ll (view) located on Function Menu page (p2) to enter View

Menu screen.

exit

FUNCTION MENU

view xmit

2. Press key ll (pap), key lll (film), or key llll (bal) to select strip category.

VIEW MENU

balpap film

3. Press key ll or key lll (Stain) to page through RGB data fields of the strip. After viewing data, press key llll (exit) to exit to the View Menu, or simultaneously press key lll and key llll (MENU) to exit to the Main Menu.

Red Green Blue

VIEW

NOTE: CHANNEL IS EMPTY appears in the display if no control strip data is available to view.

0.29 0.34 0.54

Stain

exit

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MANUALLY TRANSMITTING STRIP DATA

The manual transmit function allows you to transmit data for the last measurement taken in the paper, film, and printer balance categories.

1. Press key lll (xmit) located on Main Menu page (p2) to enter Xmit Menu

2. Press key ll (pap), key lll (film), or key llll (bal) to select strip category.

screen.

MAIN MENU

view xmit

XMIT MENU

balpap film

NOTE: CHANNEL IS EMPTY appears in the display if no control strip data is available in the selected channel.

3. Transmit strip data.

• Press key l (xmit) to transmit all strip data. (“xmit” changes to upper-case during transmission.)

• After transmitting data, press key llll (exit) to exit to the Xmit Menu, or simultaneously press key lll and key llll (MENU) to exit to the Main Menu.

film

XMIT

( k:C41 )

All)

(

exit

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S E C T I O N F I V E

Service and General

Maintenance

This section covers repair information, cleaning, general maintenance, and troubleshooting tips for your instrument.

Section Five Contents

• Repair Information

• Cleaning the Instrument

• Replacing the Read Lamp

• Troubleshooting Tips

REPAIR INFORMATION

The X-Rite 890 is covered by a one-year limited warranty and should be referred to the factory or an authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period. Attempts to make repairs within this time frame may void the warranty.

X-Rite provides a factory repair service to their customers. Because of the complexity of the circuitry, all repairs should be referred to the factory or an authorized service center (call: 1-888-826-3044).

X-Rite will repair any 890 instrument past warranty. Shipping cost to the factory or authorized service center shall be paid by the customer, and the instrument shall be submitted in the original carton, as a complete unaltered unit.

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CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT

Your instrument requires very little maintenance to achieve years of reliable operation. However, to protect your investment and maintain reading accuracy, a few simple cleaning procedures should be performed from time to time.

General Cleaning

Whenever required, the exterior of the instrument may be wiped clean with a cloth dampened in water or a mild cleaner.

NOTE: DO NOT use any ketone solvents to clean the unit, this will cause damage to the cover.

Cleaning the Optics

The optics and drive wheel assembly should be cleaned once a week in normal environments, and more often in dirty or dusty environments.

1. Carefully lift instrument and insert tube from canned air into “front” strip insertion slot.

2. With back and forth motion, spray clean, dry air from one side to the other—do this several times. This should remove any accumulated dust and lint from the optics and wheel assembly.

WARNING: DO NOT invert cans that use freon as a propellant, doing so could cause damage to the optics assembly.

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SERVICE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Calibration Strip (Part Number 880-100)

The Auto-Cal strip can be cleaned with a mild soap detergent, and wiped dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. You must let the calibration strip dry completely before taking a calibration measurement.

DO NOT clean below the bottom triangle. The attached label is not coated and smears when moisture is applied. DO NOT get fingerprints on any portion of the strip, handle by the edge.

X-RITE Auto-Cal Strip P/N 880-100 Patent Pending

INSERT THIS END

DO NOT CLEAN BELOW THIS LINE!

CAL R= 0.04 G= 0.07 B= 0.08

SERIAL #: XXX-XXX

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REPLACING THE READ LAMP (PART NUMBER 880-07)

NOTICE: New lamp may appear bent, DO NOT attempt to straighten.

1. Remove four screws (2) securing the bottom cover (3) with a phillips-

2. Holding top (1) and bottom (3) covers in place, turn unit over so it rests

3. Locate optics assembly (4) and remove screw and washer (5) in the

4. Lift out old lamp assembly (6) and discard.

5. Install new lamp assembly (6) by carefully inserting lamp (6) into

6. Secure lamp screw and washer (5) in place.

7. Carefully clean any dust or plastic chips off circuit board and top cover (1)

8. Holding top and bottom covers in place, turn unit over so that it rests on

9. Remove bottom cover (3). Clean circuit board and bottom cover (3) with

10. Secure bottom cover (3) to instrument with four screws (2) using a

head screwdriver. Leave bottom cover (3) on unit.

on the bottom cover (3). Remove top cover (1).

middle of lamp assembly P.C.B. (6).

housing (7) and lamp pins (8) into lamp connector. Press down gently to make sure connector pins (8) are properly seated.

using moisture free compressed air. Place top cover back on instrument.

top cover (1).

compressed air, then place bottom cover (3) back on instrument.

phillips-head screwdriver.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Reflection measurement incorrect:

• Recalibrate instrument.

• Clean reflection cal strip or replace if bad.

• Replace read lamp.*