X-Rite MA-T6, MA-T12 User Manual

MA-T6/MA-T12

Spectrophotometer

User Guide

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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 model is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive(s) R & TTE 1999/5/EC, LVD 2014/35/EU,
and RoHS 2011/65/EU.

EAC Certification

Hereby X-Rite Incorporated declares that this device is in compliance with the technical regulations
of the customs union according to declaration registration number: ТС N RU Д-US.А301.В.01051

For more information please see http://fsa.gov.ru/

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.

NOTICE:

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by (manufacturer name)
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (A)

RF Exposure

• The radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact

during Wi-Fi transmission is minimized.

• La puissance rayonnée par cet appareil est très inférieure aux limites d'exposition aux ondes
radio définies par la FCC. Néanmoins, l’appareil doit être utilisé de telle manière que le potentiel
de contact humain pendant la transmission par Wi-Fi soit minimisé.

Equipment Information

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

To avoid discomfort, do not look directly into the measurement optics when the instrument is on.
Do not immerse the instrument in liquid.
Operational hazard exists if an AC adapter other than X-Rite P/N SE30-277 is used.
Use the rechargeable Li-ion batteries provided (X-Rite P/N SE15-40 / E-One Moli Energy Corp Model

MCR-1821J/1-H); other types may burst causing personal injury.
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

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advice on how to comply with the regulations: IATA, ICOA, IMDG & PHMSA. The battery contained
in this 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.

Please remove the battery from the device before shipping.
The product is a sensitive measurement instrument. If the instrument experiences a drop, a

calibration should be performed before any measurements are taken to ensure the instrument is
working properly. Refer to the Calibration Mode section for information on performing a Calibration.

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

Certification of Compliance

See the “Legal Information” menu on the device for additional certification and compliance marks. To
view, choose Settings > System and Diagnostics > Legal Information.

Proprietary Notice

The information contained in this manual is copyrighted information proprietary to X-Rite,
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
form or by any means: electronic, magnetic, mechanical, optical, manual, or otherwise; without
the prior written permission of an authorized officer of X-Rite, Incorporated.

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

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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
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 X­RITE, 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 6

Packaging 6
Installing the Battery Pack 7
Powering On 7
Charging the Battery Pack 8
Using the Charging Station 8
Connecting the AC Adapter 9
Connecting the USB Cable 10
Attaching the Safety Strap 10

User Interface 11

Navigating the Screen 11

Scrolling through Settings and Data 11

Opening Settings and Jobs 11
Measure Buttons 12
Pressure Sensors, Indicators and LEDs 12
Main Screen 13

Settings Mode (1) 13

Basic Measurement (2) 14

Job Templates (3) 14

Quick Compare (4) 14

Footer Bar (5) 14

Settings Mode 15

Entering Settings Mode 15

Power 15

Language 16

Calibration 16

Measurement Options 16

Wi-Fi 16

Display 17

Beeper Volume 17

Power Savings Options 17

System & Diagnostics 17

Calibration Mode 19

Positioning the Instrument on the Calibration Reference 19
Calibrating the Instrument 20

Operation 21

Instrument Positioning 21

Additional Tips 22
Basic Measurement 22

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Viewing Measurement Data 23

Deleting Basic Samples 24
Quick Compare Mode 25

Creating Standards 25

Selecting Standards 27

Deleting Quick Compare Jobs 28
Using Job Templates 29

Running a Job from a Job Template 29

Appendices 31

Service Information 31
Cleaning the Instrument 32

General Cleaning 32

Cleaning the Calibration Reference 32
Replacing the Battery Pack 32
Troubleshooting 33

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Glass touch screen

Side measure button

AC adapter input

Indicator LEDs

Power on/off and
measure button

• Safety strap

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•

Safety strap

USB input

Side measure button

INTRODUCTION AND SETUP

The multi-angle spectrophotometer is designed for consistent, precise color measurement of
metallic, pearlescent, and other complex special effect finishes.

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

Key features of the instrument are:

• Color display with touch screen operation

• Measure and power on/off buttons

• Video targeting system for accurate positioning

• Three pressure sensors located on the bottom of the instrument to aid in proper

positioning

• Wi-Fi technology for wireless communication

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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.

• MA-T6 or MA-T12 instrument

• Carrying case

• USB interface cabling

• AC adapter (X-Rite P/N SE30-277)

and line cord

• Calibration reference

2 Li-ion rechargeable battery packs
Quick Start Guide

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(1)

(1)

(2)

(3)

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 "Charging 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 open the latch (1) that secures the battery pack
access cover. Open the access cover.

2. Slide the new battery pack (2) into the instrument with the battery contacts facing down until
the battery is positioned below the holding latch (3).

3. Close the access cover by pressing down until it locks into position.

Use the rechargeable Li-ion batteries provided (X-Rite P/N SE15-40 / E-One Moli Energy Corp Model
MCR-1821J/1-H); other types may burst causing personal injury. Replacement batteries can be purchased
from your authorized X-Rite representative or E-One Moli Energy Corp.

Powering On

The power/measure button is used to initiate the instrument from a power
off state. Simply press the button (1) 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. The
instrument is also powered on by plugging the AC adapter into an outlet.

Powering Off

The instrument can be manually powered off by pressing and holding the power
button for three seconds and tapping Power Off, or by using the Settings menu.

When first powered up, the instrument goes through a diagnostics test
and displays a splash screen before the main screen appears.

Splash Screen Main Screen

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(1)

Note: The AC adapter

(2)

Charging the Battery Pack

General

The battery pack for your new instrument comes 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 optional charging station. The charging station is useful for charging up to two battery packs.

Battery Charge Temperature Range

5°C to 40°C

Lifespan Expectations

Lithium-ion batteries typically decay to 80% capacity after 700 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 700 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.

Using the Charging Station

The charging station has a indicator LED that 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 (1) 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 (3) over the charging location with the locking tabs (4) in the station
directly below the slots in the battery. Make sure the arrow (3) on the top of the battery pack
is facing the LED end of the station.

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AC Adapter Ratings

Operational hazard

(3)

(1)

(2)

(4)

4. Lower the battery pack into position and slide it toward the LED (2) 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.

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 and the battery pack is charging.

1. Verify the voltage indicated on the AC adapter complies with the AC line voltage in your area.

2. Open the access cover (1) at the back of the instrument.

3. Insert the small plug from the AC adapter (2) 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 P/N
SE30-277 is used.

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