X-Rite MA94, MA98, MA96 User Manual
Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer
(Covers models: MA94, MA96, and MA98)
User Guide
MULTI- ANGLE SPECTROPHOTOMETER
CE Declaration
Hereby, X-Rite, Incorporated, declares that this MA9X Series is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive(s) 2014/35/EU (LVD), 2014/30/EU
(EMC)
Bluetooth equipped devices additional comply with Directive RED 2014/53/EU.
, 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.
Transportation: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Should you need to ship this device,
you may wish to consult published guidance documents by one or more of these organizations for
advice on how to comply with the regulations: IATA, ICOA, IMDG & PHMSA. The battery contained
in the MA9X series device is 107g in weight, 7.4V, 2.4 Ah, and complies with the UN 38.3 tests in
effect the year it was originally shipped.
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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If your device is equipped with a Bluetooth wireless transmitter, it contains the following
module.
Microchip RN42
Microchip Technology Inc.
2355 West Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, Arizona 85224
TEL: 480-792-7200
Module meets the following standards:
EN 300328 V1.8.1 (2012)
EN 301489-1 V1.9.2 (2011)
EN 301489-17 V2.2.1 (2012)
EN 60950-1:2006 ITE General Requirement
EN 62479 (2010)+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Contains Microchip RN42 module:
FCC-ID: T9JRN42
IC: T9JRN42
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Warranty Information
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
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
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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,
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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 7
How to Use this Manual 7
Packaging 7
Installing the Battery Pack 8
Turning the Instrument On and Off 8
Power Down Mode 9
About the Battery Pack 9
Using the Charging Station 10
Connecting the AC Adapter 11
Connecting the USB Cable 11
Attaching the Safety Strap 12
Attaching the Dust Cover 12
User Interface 13
Instrument Controls 13
Navigation Buttons (up/down and left/right) 13
Select Button 13
Measure Button 13
Pressure Sensors and Indicator LEDs 14
Instrument Positioning 15
Additional Tips 15
Main Screen Menu 16
Measure Mode 16
Job Mode 16
Calibration Mode 16
Configuration Mode 16
Wireless Mode 16
Display Screen Layout 16
Header Bar 17
Main Column 17
View Column 17
Content Area 18
Progress Column 18
Wireless Operation 18
Configuration Mode 19
Entering Configuration Mode 19
Lamp Selection (MA98 only) 20
Measurement Trigger 20
Pressure Sensor Sensitivity 20
Averaging 21
Calibration Timeout 21
Sample Storage 21
Sample Deletion 21
Sample History 21
Standard Selection Method 21
Standard Creation 22
Group Selection 22
Allowed Color Spaces 22
Allowed Illuminant/Observers 22
Language 22
Date Format 22
Beeper Volume 22
Display and Power Down Time 23
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Instrument Orientation 23
Clear All Samples 23
Load Defaults 23
Calibration Mode 24
Positioning the Instrument on the Black Trap 24
Positioning the Instrument on the Calibration Reference 25
Calibrating the Instrument 25
Measure Mode 27
Entering Measure Mode 27
Measure Mode Icons 27
Selecting a Group 28
Manually Selecting a Standard 29
Selecting a Color Space 30
Selecting Illuminant/Observer Combinations 31
Measuring a Sample 32
Using Measurement Averaging 33
Using Graph View 34
Viewing Stored Measurements 35
Viewing Pass/Fail Data 35
∆L*a*b* Color Space (pass/fail) 35
∆L*a*b* Color Space (pass/warning) 36
Pass/Fail Option 36
Using Quick Compare 37
Creating Standards 38
Job Mode 39
Accessing Job Mode 39
Job Mode Icons 39
Selecting and Running a Job 40
Appendices 42
Service Information 42
Cleaning the Instrument 43
General Cleaning 43
Cleaning the Optics 43
Cleaning the Calibration Reference 43
Cleaning the Black Trap 44
Replacing the Battery Pack 44
Troubleshooting 45
Screen Messages 46
Resetting the Instrument 46
Instrument Specifications 47
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LCD color display
USB input
Measure button
AC adapter input
Dust cover
Select button and navigation buttons
On/off power button
Positioning LEDs (3)
• 2 Li-ion rechargeable battery packs
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Safety strap connection
INTRODUCTION AND SETUP
The multi-angle spectrophotometer is designed for consistent, precise color measurement of
metallic, pearlescent, and other complex special effect finishes. The MA98 provides 10
measurement angles and 2 illumination angles to create a unique master profile of each color that
serves as a benchmark for optimizing color communication from initial design, through
formulation, processing, and quality assurance.
Key features of the instrument are:
• Hi-resolution 240 x 320, 18-bit color display
• Controls that include navigation buttons for easy screen selections, measure button, and
power on/off.
• Three pressure sensors located on the bottom of the instrument to aid in proper
positioning.
(up, down, left, and right)
How to Use this Manual
This manual is intended to provide setup, operation and general maintenance of the instrument.
Specific software application information is available in the software help system.
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.
• Multi-angle instrument
• Carrying case
• USB interface cabling
• AC adapter (X-Rite P/N SE30-277)
and line cord
• Calibration reference
• Black trap
Charging station
Safety strap
Dust cover
Manuals CD
Documentation and registration material
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Access cover
Latch
Battery contacts
Power button
Powering Off
The instrument can be
manually powered off by
pressing and holding the
power button for five
seconds.
Installing the Battery Pack
Your new instrument is shipped from the factory with the battery pack removed. Two battery
packs (one is a spare) are located in the instrument case and should be charged before use. Refer
to "About the Battery Pack" later in this section for charging details. The instrument will also
operate from the AC adapter without a battery pack installed.
1. Carefully turn the instrument over and slide the latch that secures the battery pack access
cover towards the front of the instrument. Open the access cover.
2. While holding the latch open, slide the battery pack into the instrument with the battery
contacts facing down.
3. Release the latch and close the access cover by pressing downward until it locks into position.
Use the rechargeable Li-ion batteries provided or equivalent; other types may burst causing
personal injury.
Turning the Instrument On and Off
The power button is used to initiate the instrument from a power off state. Simply press and hold
the button for three seconds to turn on the instrument. If the instrument does not power up after
pressing the power button, the batteries may require charging. Refer to Charging the Battery
Pack.
When first powered up, the instrument goes through a diagnostics test and displays a splash
screen before the main menu screen appears.
Splash Screen Main Menu
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Cycle Life Characteristics
Cycles
1.0 C Discharge
C/2 Discharge
1.25 A CC/CV Charge, 4.2 V, 3 hrs.
Capacity (Ah)
Power Down Mode
The instrument utilizes two power down modes to conserve battery life during nonuse times. The
power down mode is preset in the Configuration Mode.
Standby Mode - The instrument is ready to measure, however the display is not on. A button
press, measurement, power connection (if not connected), or USB connection will wake up the
instrument. Standby mode does not occur when the AC adapter is attached to the instrument.
Off Mode - The power button must be pressed and held for three seconds to wake up the
instrument before a measurement can be taken. Plugging in the AC adapter will also wake up the
instrument from power off mode. Off mode does not occur when the AC adapter is attached to the
instrument.
About the Battery Pack
General
The battery packs for your new instrument come in a low to medium charge state and should be
charged before use (up to 4 hours for full charge).
A charged battery pack may eventually lose partial charge if not used for an extended amount of
time. You should charge the battery from time to time and store in a cool environment when not
in use to maintain battery performance.
The battery pack can be charged in the instrument (see Connecting the AC Adapter) or by use of
the charging station. The charging station is useful for charging up to two battery packs.
Lifespan Expectations
Lithium-ion batteries typically decay to 80% capacity after 400 charge cycles (see chart below). A
charge cycle can be defined as several partial charges equaling 100%. Partial charge and
discharge cycles will help maintain the life of the battery. It is best to avoid full discharge and
charge cycles. After roughly 400 charge cycles are reached, the amount of measurements you
can expect to achieve from one full charge is reduced. At this point, you may wish to replace the
battery pack.
Disposal
Dispose of the battery pack in a designated disposal location for recycling.
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AC adapter input
Battery arrow
LED indicator
LED indicator
Locking tabs
Note: The AC adapter
Using the Charging Station
The charging station has a separate indicator LED for each charging position. The LEDs illuminate
“red” when a battery pack is charging, amber when battery pack is close to a full charge, and
“green” when no battery is inserted or after the battery is fully charged. A battery pack takes
approx. 4 hours to reach a full charge from a completely discharged state.
1. Insert the small plug from the AC adapter into the input on the side of the charging station.
2. Plug the detachable line cord into the AC adapter and plug the line cord into the wall
receptacle.
used for the charging
station is the same
adapter that is used to
power the instrument.
3. Position a battery pack over one of the charging locations with the locking tabs in the station
directly below the slots in the battery. Make sure the arrow on the top of the battery pack is
facing the LED end of the station.
4. Lower the battery pack into position and slide it toward the LED until it stops. Depending on
the battery packs current charge state, the LED will illuminate "red", "amber", or "green"
when properly seated.
5. After charging is complete, slide the battery in the opposite direction of the LED until it stops
and lift upward to remove.
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AC adapter input
AC Adapter Ratings
IMPORTANT:
Never unplug the USB
Small access cover
Operational hazard
USB input
Small access cover
Connecting the AC Adapter
NOTE: The instrument can operate from the AC adapter only. The battery pack does not need to be
installed. The AC adapter (X-Rite P/N SE30-277) overrides any charge condition of the battery pack in the
instrument. Measurements can be taken even with a very low battery condition when using the AC
adapter.
1. Verify the voltage indicated on the AC adapter complies with the AC line voltage in your area.
2. Remove the small access cover that is located above the AC adapter and USB inputs.
3. Insert the small plug from the AC adapter into the input connector on the instrument.
4. Plug the detachable line cord in the AC adapter and plug the line cord into the wall receptacle.
Input: 100-240V 50-60 Hz
Output: 12VDC @ 2.5A
exists if an AC adapter
other than X-Rite
SE30-277 is used.
Connecting the USB Cable
IMPORTANT: You must install the software before connecting the instrument to your computer.
1. Install the software application if not already installed. Refer to the software documentation
for additional information.
2. Remove the small access cover that is located above the AC adapter and USB inputs.
3. Turn the instrument on and plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the
instrument.
4. Plug the USB cable into an available port on your computer. The instrument should
acknowledge USB presence by displaying the USB icon in the header bar of the screen.
cable when data is
being transferred.
It is recommended
that the AC adapter
be connected before
a data transfer.
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Small loop
Wrist strap
Secured to
Tightening slide
Attaching the Safety Strap
A safety strap is included with your instrument. The strap attaches to the back of the instrument
and around your wrist. The strap should not be used to carry the instrument.
1. Feed the small looped end of the strap around the strap pin at the back of the instrument.
2. Insert the wrist strap end through the small loop.
3. Pull on the wrist strap to secure to the strap pin.
strap pin
4. Use the slide to tighten the strap around your wrist.
Attaching the Dust Cover
The dust cover protects the measurement port and internal optics components. Make sure the
instrument is always stored with the cover installed.
1. Position the cover in either direction below the measurement port.
2. Snap the dust cover into place on the measurement port.
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Down button
Right button
Select button
Left button
Up button
Measure button
USER INTERFACE
Instrument Controls
The instrument controls are used to navigate the screen, configure options, and perform
measurements.
Navigation Buttons (up/down and left/right)
The navigation buttons are used to move the focus of the highlight around the screen. Pressing
on the left () button moves the focus to the next available control to the left. Pressing on the
right () button moves the focus to the next available control to the right. The up () and down
() buttons perform the same function, only in an up and down direction. The navigation buttons
change control direction when the instrument screen orientation is changed from right handed
operation (default) to left handed operation in the Configuration Mode.
Select Button
The Select button activates the control that has focus, such as a mode or option.
Measure Button
The Measure button is located on the side of the instrument. The button can be configured to
initiate a measurement on its own or in conjunction with the pressure sensors. Refer to
Configuration mode for additional information on the measure button configuration.
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Back LED
Back LED
Front LED
Pressure Sensors and Indicator LEDs
To aid in proper positioning and ensure repeatability of sample measurements, the instrument
incorporates three pressure sensors that are integrated into the measurement port. When this
option is activated in configuration, an even amount of pressure must be applied across all three
sensors before a measurement can occur. The pressure sensor option is typically used when
critical instrument positioning is required on a sample.
Positioning feedback is provided by way of three LEDs located on the top of the instrument. The
LEDs are arranged in the same pattern as the pressure sensors located in the measurement port.
Refer below for LED definitions.
NOTE: The Pressure sensor option must be enabled in Configuration mode.
• LED Off – little or no pressure is being applied to the corresponding sensor.
• LED Amber – not enough force is being applied to the corresponding sensor. You must
apply additional pressure to achieve a green LED.
• LED Green – ideal pressure is being applied to the corresponding sensor. A measurement
will be taken when all three LEDs illuminate green. If required pressure is not maintained
for the duration of the measurement (red or amber LED condition), an error message will
appear on the display and the measurement must be retaken.
• LED Red – too much pressure is being applied to the corresponding sensor. Less pressure
must be applied to achieve a green LED condition.
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