Table of Contents
1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Packing list ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2 System at a Glance ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Colorimetry Background .............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Measurement Geometry ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Sample Preparation ............................................................................................................................................... 7
4 System Setup on First Use............................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Recommended system configuration ................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Drivers and Software Installation .......................................................................................................................... 9
5 Software Operations .................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.1 Main Controls ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Measure and Reference Acquisition ................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Colour Difference Check ...................................................................................................................................... 14
5.3.1 How to Perform a Colour Difference Check Analysis ................................................................................... 15
5.3.2 Using the Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4 Colour Matching .................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.4.1 How to Perform a Colour Matching Analysis................................................................................................ 17
5.4.2 Using the Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 18
5.5 Colour Classification ............................................................................................................................................ 19
5.5.1 How to Perform a Colour Classification Analysis .......................................................................................... 19
5.5.2 Using the Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.6 L*a*b* Chart ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.7 Report Generation .............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.8 User Calibration ................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.9 Advanced Features .............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.9.1 Database Management ................................................................................................................................ 22
5.9.2 Project Management .................................................................................................................................... 23
5.9.3 Multiple Acquisition ..................................................................................................................................... 23
5.9.4 Illuminant-Observer Pair Selection ............................................................................................................... 24
6 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 25
7 Appendices ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
7.1 Precautions and System Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 27
7.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 27
7.3 Standards ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
7.4 Warranty and Repair ........................................................................................................................................... 28
7.5 Revision History ................................................................................................................................................... 29