SP60 Series
SPHERE SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Getting Started
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The Manufacturer: X-Rite, Incorporated
Der Hersteller: 4300 44th Street, S.E.
El fabricante: Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
Le fabricant:
Il fabbricante:
Declares that: Spectrophotometer
gibt bekannt daß: SP60 Series
advierte que:
avertit que:
avverte che:
is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network.
nicht an ein öffentliches Telekommunikations-Netzwerk angeschlossen werden soll.
no debe ser conectado a redes de telecomunicaciones públicas.
ne doit pas être relié à un réseau de télécommunications publique.
non deve essere connettuto a reti di telecomunicazioni pubblici.
CE DECLARATION
Manufacturer's Name: X-Rite, Incorporated
Manufacturer's Address: 4300 44
th
Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
U.S.A.
Model Name: Spectrophotometer
Model No.: SP60 Series
Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC
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
for more information on X-Rite’s compliance with the WEEE
directive.
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Proprietary Notice
The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and proprietary data of
X-Rite, Incorporated. 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
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This instrument may be covered by one or more patents. Refer to the instrument for actual
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ght © 2007 by X-Rite, Incorporated
“ALL RIGHTS RESERVED”
X-Rite® is a registered trademark of X-Rite, Incorporated. All other logos, brand nam e s, and
product names mentioned are the properties of their respective holders.
Federal Communications Commission Notice
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 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.
WARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosive environment.
CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if battery chargers other than X-Rite SE30-81 (115V) or
SE30-77 (100-240V) is used. Use only X-Rite battery pack SP62-79-23, other types may burst
causing personal injury.
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Getting Started
This document is designed to get you familiarized with your
X-Rite SP60 Series Spectrophotometer. If you need any further
instructions or information, you can find a complete Operator's
Manual in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file on the CD
that is shipped with your instrument.
Table of Contents
What to do first… 3
Unpack and Inspect 3
Install the Battery Pack 3
Charge the Battery Pack 4
Apply Power 4
Changing the Aperture Setting (SP64 only) 4
Unlatching the Instrument Shoe 5
Attaching the Wrist Strap 6
Instrument Description & Features 7
The Main Menu 7
The Keys 7
Measurement Screens 8
Standard Screen 10
Projects Screen 11
Run Job Screen (SP64 only) 12
Using the Instrument 13
Opening a Mode or Menu 13
Selecting Color Data Parameters 13
Opening a Pop-Up Editor 14
Opening an Alphanumeric Editor 14
Selecting Single or Multiple Items 15
Important Measurement Techniques 15
Instrument Indicator Light 15
Taking a Measurement 16
Calibrating the Instrument 17
Calibration Procedure 17
Configuring the Instrument 18
Configuration Settings 18
User Dialog Error Messages 23
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What to do first…
Unpack and Inspect
• Remove the instrument from the shipping carton. Be sure
to keep the original carton. If shipment is necessary, the
instrument should be packaged in the original carton.
Contact X-Rite if you need a new shipping carton.
• Inspect the instrument for any damage. If any damage
occurred during shipment, immediately contact the
transportation company. Do not proceed with installation
until the carrier’s agent has inspected the damage.
• Check your packaging contents against your packing list
and original order. A detailed packaging drawing and a parts
list can be found in the instrument's Operator's Manual.
Install the Battery Pack
The instrument is shipped from the factory with the battery pack
removed. The battery pack is located in a carrying case
compartment and must be installed before the instrument is used.
1. Hold the shoe next to the instrument housing and lift
upward on the spring-loaded latch (refer to Unlatching the
Instrument Shoe). Open the shoe perpendicular to the
instrument housing.
2. Carefully rotate the instrument over and rest it on its top.
3. Slide the battery pack into the compartment with the
battery connector facing down and to the back of the
instrument.
4. Press down on the pack until the connector is prop erly
seated and the tabs click into position.
Battery Connecto
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Battery Pack
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Charge the Battery
NOTE: The battery pack must be installed before plugging
in the AC Adapter.
Only use the AC Adapter supplied. The battery pack must
remain in the instrument at all times to operate.
Before initial “remote” use of the instrument, charge the battery
pack for approximately four hours. However, if immediate use
is required, the instrument can be operated “tethered” to the AC
adapter during battery charging.
To attach the AC adapter:
1. Verify that the voltage indicated on the adapter complies
with the AC line voltage in your area. If not, contact
X-Rite or an authorized representative.
2. Insert the small plug from the adapter into the power-input
connector on the instrument. (If you are using serial cable
SE108-92, you may insert the small plug into the power
connector at the end of the cable.)
3. Plug the adapter into an AC wall receptacle.
Apply Power
The Battery switch—located on the back of the instrument—
turns the instrument off and on during battery operation. When
the AC adapter is attached, the instrument remains on and the
battery switch has no effect.
Changing the Aperture Setting (SP64 only)
The standard SP64 can take measurements using either a 4mm
aperture or 8mm aperture. Simply rotating the aperture knob
and switching target windows changes the setting.
NOTE: The large spot SP64 instrument (14mm) does not
have an aperture changing knob.
Battery Switch
A
C Adapter Input
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To change the Aperture Setting and Target Window:
1. Turn the instrument over and rotate the knob to the left for
8mm (large circle indication) setting and to the right for
4mm (small circle indication) setting. The instrument’s
display informs you of the aperture change. Press the Enter
key # to accept the change.
2. Using your fingers, press the target window out from the
topside of the shoe. Press against the ring and not the clear
window.
3. Note the alignment of the new window and snap it into
place from the bottom side of the shoe.
4. Calibrate the instrument to the new aperture setting.
NOTE: The instrument only needs to be calibrated once for each
aperture setting. Thereafter, the instrument does not require
calibration when switching between aperture settings, until the
calibration timer expires.
Unlatching the Instrument Shoe
The shoe can be pivoted open 180° from its closed position.
This feature is useful when taking measurements on a surface
that does not allow room for the shoe, or a measurement fixture
that does not require the shoe. Measurements are then activated
using the Read key (see Instrument Configuration for more
details on the Read key).
A
perture Knob shown in
8mm position. Rotate to
the right for 4mm position.
8mm position
Target Window
Top side of shoe
4mm position
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The shoe must also be open to gain access to the battery
compartment when the battery requires replacement.
To Unlatch the Instrument Shoe:
1. Hold the shoe next to the instrument housing and lift
upward on the spring-loaded latch.
2. Slowly allow the shoe to pivot toward the back of the
instrument and release the latch.
To latch the Instrument Shoe:
1. Simply close the shoe to the instrument. The latch is
spring-loaded and automatically latches to the shoe catch.
Attaching the Wrist Strap
A security wrist strap is included to safeguard against
accidentally dropping of the instrument. The strap is
attached to the instrument by simply securing the clasp to
the designated location on the back of the housing. Adjust
the strap by sliding the sleeve to tighten around your wrist.
Shoe Latch
Lift Upwards
Connection Location
Strap Clasp
A
djustable Sleeve
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Instrument Description & Features
The X-Rite SP60 Series Spectrophotometer’s compact spectral
engine utilizes X-Rite’s DRS (Dynamic Rotational Sampling)
technology, allowing accurate and precise measurements. This
instrument has intuitive keys and a high-contrast graphic
display. To determine the influence of the specular component,
the SP62 automatically provides both sp ecular-included and
specular-excluded data.
The Main Menu
When the instrument is powered-up, the main (top level) screen
appears. The Main Menu consists of two areas: Instrument
Modes and Instrument Data. The left side of the screen lists all
available modes. The right side of the screen lists instrument
model and firmware version information.
The Keys
Perform reading and menu/option navigation with the six keys
arranged around the display screen. Each key has a unique
symbol for performing a specific operation.
Instrument Shoe
Target Window
I/O Port
Power Input
Battery Switch
–
MAIN MENU–
QA
Analyze
Compare
Strength
Opacity
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Instrument Model
Instrument Modes
Graphic Display
Escape Key
Tab Key
Tab Key
Main Menu Key
Read Key
Indicator Light
Enter Key
Firmware Version
Serial Numbe
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