X-Rite Ci51, Ci52 User Manual

Ci51/Ci52

Spectrophotometer

User Guide

Ci51/Ci52 S P ECTROPHOTOMETER

Consult this documentation in all cases where the Attention symbol appears.
This symbol is used to inform you of any potential HAZARD or actions that may require
your attention.

CE Declaration

Hereby, X-Rite, Incorporated, declares that this Ci5X Series is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2014/35/EU (LVD), 2014/30/EU (EMC), and
RoHS 2011/65/EU.

Federal Communications Commission Notice

NOTE: 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.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Equipment Information

Use of this equipment in a manner other than that specified by X-Rite, Incorporated may
compromise design integrity and become unsafe.

WARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosive environments.

Do not look directly into the measurement optics when the instrument is on.

Instructions for disposal: Please dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at
designated collection points for the recycling of such equipment

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Incorporated.

Publication of this information does not imply any rights to reproduce or use it for purposes other
than installing, operating, or maintaining this instrument described herein. No part of this manual
may be reproduced, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any
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the prior written permission of an authorized officer of X-Rite, Incorporated.

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Warranty Information

X-Rite, Incorporated (“X-Rite”) warrants each instrument manufactured to be free of defects in
material and workmanship 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.

X-Rite warrants this Product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve
(12) months from the date of shipment from X-Rite’s facility, unless mandatory law provides for
longer periods. During such time, X-Rite will either replace or repair at its discretion defective
parts free of charge.

X-Rite’s warranties herein do not cover failure of warranted goods resulting from: (i) damage
after shipment, accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, alteration or any other use not in accordance
with X-Rite’s recommendations, accompanying documentation, published specifications, and
standard industry practice; (ii) using the device in an operating environment outside the
recommended specifications or failure to follow the maintenance procedures in X-Rite’s
accompanying documentation or published specifications; (iii) repair or service by anyone other
than X-Rite or its authorized representatives; (iv) the failure of the warranted goods caused by
use of any parts or consumables not manufactured, distributed, or approved by X-Rite; (v) any
attachments or modifications to the warranted goods that are not manufactured, distributed or
approved by X-Rite. Consumable parts and Product cleaning are also not covered by the
warranty.

X-Rite‘s sole and exclusive obligation for breach of the above warranties shall be the repair or
replacement of any part, without charge, which within the warranty period is proven to X-Rite‘s
reasonable satisfaction to have been defective. Repairs or replacement by X-Rite shall not revive
an otherwise expired warranty, nor shall the same extend the duration of a warranty.

Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service
center designated by X-Rite. X-Rite shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the
shipment is to a location within the region in which the X-Rite service center is located. Customer
shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for
products returned to any other locations. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or
receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented
to obtain warranty service. Do not try to dismantle the Product. Unauthorized dismantling of the

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equipment will void all warranty claims. Contact the X-Rite Support or the nearest X-Rite Service
Center, if you believe that the unit does not work anymore or does not work correctly.

THESE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN SOLELY TO BUYER AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR APPLICATION,
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF X-RITE, OTHER THAN AN OFFICER OF
X-RITE, IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY WARRANTY IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING.

IN NO EVENT WILL X-RITE BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF BUYER’S MANUFACTURING COSTS,
OVERHEAD, LOST PROFITS, GOODWILL, OTHER EXPENSES OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, BREACH
OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IN ANY EVENT OF
LIABILITY, X-RITE’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY HEREUNDER WILL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE
GOODS OR SERVICES FURNISHED BY X-RITE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

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Table of Contents

Introduction and Setup 5

Packaging 5
Attaching the Cord Strain Relief 6
Connecting the AC Adapter 8
Connecting the USB Cable 8
Power Button 9
Instrument Indicators 9

Calibrating 10

Calibration Notes 10
Calibration Procedure 10

Taking Measurements 12

Sample Criteria 12
Measurement Techniques 12

Appendices 13

Service Information 13
Cleaning the Instrument 14

General Cleaning 14
Cleaning the Optics 14

Cleaning the Calibration Reference 15
Troubleshooting 17
Technical Specifications 18
Green Tile Color Check (Ci52 only) 19

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On/off power button

Measurement indicator

USB input

Shoe

Target window

Measurement indicator

Measurement button

Calibration indicator

Transform indicator

Power indicator

Net Profiler indicator

AC adapter

INTRODUCTION AND SETUP

The spectrophotometer is a compact, rugged and reliable color measurement instrument that
reports spectral data to a computer.

This manual covers the installation, basic operation and maintenance of the instrument. Specific
instructions for using the instrument with your software application can be found in the software
documentation.

input

Packaging

Your instrument packaging should contain all the items listed below. If any of these items are
missing or damaged, contact X-Rite or your Authorized Representative.

• Ci51 or Ci52 instrument

• USB interface cabling

• AC adapter (X-Rite P/N SE30-277) and line cord

• Cord strain relief with strap

• Calibration reference

• Manuals & utilities CD

• Documentation and registration material

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