X-Rite Ci7500, Ci7800, Ci7860 User Manual

Ci7XX0

Benchtop Spectrophotometer

User Guide

Ci7 XX0 BENCHTOP S P ECTROPHOTOMETER

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This product conforms to ANSI/UL 61010-1:2012 and is listed by Intertek; Control No. 3050828 This product is certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1

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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.

For indoor use only.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

IEC 60825-1:2007

Notice: This device emits class 1 laser radiation. Class 1 laser products are classified to be safe during normal operation. Laser emission specifications: continuous wave 532 nm, ≤ 0.39 mw

No user serviceable parts in this product. All warranty and non warranty repairs should be referred to an authorized X-Rite service center. CAUTION– Class 3B Laser Radiation from internal laser module is present when instrument cover is removed. Avoid exposure to the beam.

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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Table of Contents

Overview 9

Packaging Information 10 Instrument Setup 10 Powering the Instrument 10 Sample Preview Method 11 Front Panel 11 Sample Shelf 14 Sample Holder 14 Sample Door 15 Specular Control 15 UV Control 16 Aperture Control 16

Calibrating 18

Calibration Notes 18 Reflectance Calibration Procedure 18 Green Tile Color Check (optional) 19 Transmission Calibration Procedure (excludes Ci7500 series) 20

Transmission Calibration Setup 20 Total Calibration 21 Direct Calibration 22 R/T Calibration 23

UV Calibration Procedure 24

Measuring 25

Reflectance Measurements 25 Transmission Measurements (excludes Ci7500 series) 26

Total Transmission Measurement 26 Direct Transmission Measurement 28 R/T (Reflection/Total Transmission) Measurement 30 Liquid Measurements 32 Haze Measurements 33

Appendices 34

Service Information 34 Cleaning the Instrument 35

Cleaning Quick Reference Table 35 General Exterior Cleaning 36 Cleaning the Transmission Compartment 36 Cleaning the Calibration Tiles 36 Cleaning the Black Plastic Blocking Panel 36 Cleaning the Sphere 36 Cleaning the Aperture Plates 37 Cleaning the Transmission White Plaque 37 Cleaning the Black Trap 37

Cleaning the UV Calibration Plaque 38 Replacing the Fuse 39 Adjusting the Sample Holder Dampening 39 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 41 Spare Parts and Accessories 43 System Repacking Instructions 44

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Sample holder

Button and indicator

membrane label (refer to

for a

Transmission

Accessory drawer (white tile, green tile, black trap, aperture plates, UV cal plaque)

Ci7XX0 instrument can

Communication,

Front lifting grip

Rear lifting grip

Locking pin

Sample door

OVERVIEW

The Ci7XX0 is a reflectance / transmittance sphere benchtop spectrophotometer offering agreement with these X-Rite/GretagMacbeth instruments: 7000A, Color i7, and Color i5. The Ci7XX0 Spectrophotometer includes these features:

• Multiple areas of sample view in both reflectance and transmittance.

• Self-adjusting, dual zoom lens to manage the measurement area and eliminate

configuration errors between aperture plates and lens position.

• External video monitor viewing, preview video in the software application, and hinged sample door preview for measurement accuracy and targeting purposes.

• Haze measurement mode (excludes Ci7500 series).

• Automated ultra violet (UV) adjustment for measuring fluorescent or optically brightened

samples.

• USB interface to PC and software applications.

• Indicator panel display with dual buttons for standard and sample measurements, and

warning indicators for calibration interval.

• Dampened sample arm holder that prevents sample damage.

• Embedded white sample holder ceramic. Ideal for reflectance measurements that require a

white backing, such as textiles, plastics or other less than opaque samples (Standard on Ci7800/Ci7860 instrument and optional on the other models).

• Supports embedded NetProfiler.

access cover

Front Panel

description)

line cord and power switch

also operate in the upright position with optional kit.

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Packaging Information

If you are reading this documentation, you have already followed the instructions detailed in the Ci7XX0 installation sheet that was included in the shipping carton. Please keep the installation sheet for reference. Keep your shipping carton in case you need to return your instrument to the factory for service.

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.

• Software box containing the Ci7XX0 Driver and Documentation CD along with any other optional software you may have ordered such as Color iControl and NetProfiler.

• Ci7500 Series, Ci7600 Series, or Ci7800 Series Spectrophotometer

• Certificate of performance

• Installation instructions sheet

• USB cable

• AC power cord

• Sample shelf with thumb screws

• Transmission kit (optional on Ci7800 Series & Ci7600 Series)

The following accessories are stored in the instrument accessory drawer.

• Round white calibration tile

• Round green performance tile

• Black trap for calibration

• Ci7800 Series aperture plates: 25 mm, 17 mm, 10 mm, 6 mm, (3.5 mm optional)

Ci7600 Series aperture plates: 25 mm, 10 mm, 6 mm, (3.5 mm optional), (17 mm optional) Ci7500 Series aperture plates: 25 mm, 10 mm

• White UV plaque

Instrument Setup

Please follow the instructions detailed in the Ci7XX0 Installation Instructions sheet found as the first item in your shipping box when you opened it. A PDF file of the Installation Instructions also can be found on the Ci7XX0 Driver and Documentation CD.

Powering the Instrument

The power on-off AC switch is located on the back of the instrument. Press the top of the rocker switch to turn on the instrument and wait 50 seconds for the instrument to boot up. If the instrument does not power up after approximately 50 seconds, check the power connections to the unit and main power availability (breakers, fuses). If these connections are fine, check the instrument’s fuse. Refer to “Fuse Replacement” in the Appendix.

A power “standby” button is located on the front panel of the instrument. This button is used to power down the instrument into a low power state, or wake the instrument after it goes into a power down state. A power on condition is designated by a solid green light indicator. Simply press the power “standby” button to wake or power down the instrument into “standby” mode.

Discontinue use if AC cord is damaged. Ensure AC cord ratings meet or exceed the instrument ratings (see Specifications section in the Appendices).

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Specular Included

Specular Excluded

Lens

Standard button and indicator

Preview button and indicator

Trial button and indicator

Calibration

Transform

NetProfiler

Total Transmission

Direct Transmission

Haze

D65 Illuminate

UV Excluded

400, 420, 460 nm

cut filters

Custom UV (user defined)

Power “standby” button and indicator

Aperture plate

Sample Preview Method

The instrument has three sample preview methods:

Sample Door

This method enables you to open the sample door and look at the sample position in the viewport. You can make manual adjustments if necessary to obtain optimum sample alignment. Refer to the instructions on using the Sample Door Preview Method.

External Video Monitor Feature

This method requires an external preview video monitor. The monitor is plugged into the video connector located on the back of the instrument. After the monitor is connected, the Preview button on the spectrophotometer can be pushed to turn live preview video on and off. Video on/off is the default functionality of the Preview button when using a reflectance measurement mode. However, your software application may assign a different behavior to the button for various reasons.

Live Preview Video in PC Software Application

This method requires a software application, such as Color iQC to provide a means to view video within the application. Follow the instructions in your application to preview video for sample alignment.

Note: DO NOT power down the instrument into “Standby” mode when preview video is actively streaming in the application. Doing so may result in an unstable operation condition.

Front Panel

The front panel is used to initiate measurements and also indicate a variety of instrument conditions, such as calibration status, measurement status, etc. Below is description for each indicator and button.

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Lens and Aperture Plate Indicators (*, 3.5, 6, 10, 17, 25)

• The top row of LEDs illuminates to indicate the current lens position. The “*” illuminates when the lens is in a custom position. The LED will light red if the unit is configured with a lens position larger than the installed aperture plate size.

• The bottom row of LEDs illuminates to indicate the currently installed aperture plate. The “*” illuminates for custom plates and transmission aperture plates (with white reflective ring), and blinks if the instrument could not detect the installed plate. If auto is enabled for the lens, then the installation of an aperture plate automatically sets the lens to match the aperture plate.

Standard Button and Indicator

• The standard button is used to initiate a standard measurement. Note: The button must be supported by your application software and function as programmed.

• The indicator illuminates green when programmed to perform a measurement. It may also be programmed to flash green to support features in your application.

Preview Button and Indicator

• The preview button is used in conjunction with the external video monitor preview feature.

• The indicator illuminates green when it is activated.

• The video preview is toggled when a reflectance measurement mode is selected. When a

transmission measurement mode is selected, the button will toggle the green transmission targeting laser on and off.

• The behavior of the button may also be programmed in your software application.

Trial Button and Indicator

• The trial button is used to initiate a trial measurement. Note: The button must be supported by your software application and function as programmed.

• The indicator illuminates green when programmed to perform a measurement. It may also be programmed to flash green to support features in your application.

NetProfiler

• Indicator Off: NetProfiler feature is not enabled.

• Solid Green: NetProfiler subscription is currently activated.

• Solid Amber: The profile has expired and updating is recommended.

Calibration

• Solid Red: Calibration is required

• Solid Green: White, black, and UV calibration are not required at this time

• Solid Amber: White and black calibration are not needed, but UV calibration has expired.

Measurements can still be taken in this condition. It is up to the user to decide if the UV calibration should be updated at this time.

Transform

• Indicator Off: Transform feature in not enabled

• Solid Green: Transform feature is activated

Specular Included (SCI)

• Illuminates when a specular included measurement is selected.

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Specular Excluded (SCE)

• Illuminates when a specular excluded measurement is selected.

Total (T) – excludes Ci7500 series

• Illuminates when a total transmission measurement is selected.

Direct (D) - excludes Ci7500 series

• Illuminates when a direct transmission measurement is selected.

Haze (H) - excludes Ci7500 series

• Illuminates when a haze measurement is selected.

D65 Illuminate

• Illuminates when it is UV calibrated to a D65 UV illumination condition.

UV Excluded (

• Illuminated when one of the UV filters fully blocks the UV component in the lamp to fully exclude UV illumination.

Custom (

• Illuminated when a user-defined D65 or other UV condition is selected.

400

• The 400 nm UV cutoff filter is in use. This filter is adjustable and can be used to calibrate

420 - excludes Ci7500 series

• The 420 nm UV cutoff filter is in use. This optional filter is adjustable and can be used to

460 - excludes Ci7500 series

• The 460 nm UV cutoff filter is in use. This optional filter is not adjustable and can only be

Power “standby” button and indicator

• Refer to Powering the Instrument earlier in this section.

*

UV conditions.

calibrate UV conditions.

set to fully exclude UV illumination.

)

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Screw holes

Thumbscrew

Sample shelf

Thumbscrew

Sample Shelf

A sample shelf is provided to help align a sample with the measurement port. It is also useful for providing consistent sample placement when multiple samples require a measurement at the same location.

To install the sample shelf, position the shelf’s elongated slots over the two holes in the sample door and attach it with the thumb screws provided.

Adjust the shelf by loosening the thumbscrews and sliding the shelf up or down.

Sample Holder

The sample holder can be locked in a down position. This is convenient when large samples are measured, or when the aperture plate is changed or the sample holder is removed.

Simply open the sample holder to its maximum position to lock into position.

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Pull from top Sample door

Observe sample here through viewport opening

Sample holder

Sample Door

The sample door can be opened for a completely unobstructed view of the sample presented at the view port. When completely open, the sample door allows you to adjust the sample at the view port for optimal placement.

To use the sample door:

1. Open the sample holder by pulling it towards you. Place your sample at the view port and close the sample holder.

2. Open the door from the top by using your fingers, and gently lower the door to the complete open position. See the figure below.

3. With the sample door completely open, view the sample at the view port and make sure the sample is in an optimal position for measuring.

4. Close the sample door and prepare for the measurement.

Specular Control

You can change the specular component setting on the spectrophotometer for reflectance measurements using your software application. Select the desired specular component measurement mode; Included (SCI), Excluded (SCE), or Dual Mode (SCE/SCI). The indicator for

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