30 • Accessing the Transmission Compartment Datacolor 650/600/400 User's Guide
These sample holders are mounted onto the transmission sample holder base via two
dowels protruding from the bottom of the holder.
The base includes three positions to locate the sample between the sphere and the lens.
The location of the sample holder along the base depends on the type of material being
measured.
Position 3. Places the sample close to the lens.
It is used to measure regular transmission of
transparent materials.
Position 2. This is provided for ease of
handling when measuring regular transmission.
Can only be used with the cuvette holder.
Position 1. Places the sample close to the
sphere. Used to measure translucent samples
and to make haze measurements.
NOTES
Loosen the thumbscrews on the solid sample holder to aid in the installation of the sample
holder.
Make sure the sphere opening/lens opening is completely covered by the sample you are
going to measure.
No special tools are required to install the sample holders.
Dowel pins