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Datacolor 550 User Manual

Datacolor 550
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Datacolor 800™
Datacolor 500™
Datacolor 850™
Datacolor 550™
User’s Guide

Table of Contents

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Datacolor 550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDatacolor
Model550
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Datacolor Spectrophotometers

Safety Features

General Safety and Instrument Handling

Provides essential safety warnings, avoiding direct light exposure, and guidelines for safe instrument handling.

Feature Summary

Summary of Key Instrument Features

Details core features like the integrating sphere, measurement geometry, spectral analyzer, and light source with their purpose/benefit.

Accessories

Transmittance Options

Transmittance Measurement Capabilities

Details the instrument's ability to measure regular, total, and diffuse transmittance for transparent/translucent samples.

Cable Installation

USB Cable Installation

Ethernet Cable Installation

Controls and Indicators

Controls and Indicators Panel Overview

Describes the LCD Status Display and the information it provides about current instrument settings.

Powering Up

Instrument Power-Up Procedure

Step-by-step guide to power on the instrument, including cable verification and software launch.

Instrument Calibration

Calibration Overview and Data Installation

Emphasizes regular calibration and provides instructions for installing new white calibration tile data.

Reflectance Calibration

Reflectance Calibration Frequency and Procedure

Recommends calibration frequency and outlines steps using black trap and white tile.

UV Filter Calibration

UV Filter Calibration Procedure and Importance

Explains the UV filter calibration process and its criticality for fluorescent sample measurements.

Transmittance Calibration

Transmittance Calibration Accessories and Procedure

Lists accessories and details steps for transmittance calibration, including aperture and zero calibration.

Sample Presentation and Measurement

Sample Presentation and Reflectance Measurement

Emphasizes sample positioning and outlines steps for reflectance measurements.

Transmittance Measurements

Maintenance

About Instrument Maintenance

Discusses instrument performance certificate validity, recommended annual servicing, and available maintenance services.

Exporting Diagnostic Data

Updating Firmware

Appendix

Datacolor 800 Instrument Specifications

Detailed specifications for the Datacolor 800, including instrument type, geometry, illumination, and dimensions.

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