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Lovibond PFXi 195 User Manual

Lovibond PFXi 195
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Lovibond
®
PFXi Series Operator’s Instruction Manual V1.6
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Lovibond®
PFXi-Series
OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The Tintometer Limited, Solar Way, Solstice Park, Amesbury, Wilts, SP4 7SZ
Telephone: +44 1980 664800 Email: sales@tintometer.com

Table of Contents

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Lovibond PFXi 195 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLovibond
ModelPFXi 195
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Disposal and Warnings

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Guidelines for environmentally sound disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

Warning

Important safety notice regarding the power plug and its usage.

Introduction to the Manual

Using the Manual

Explains typefaces, icons, and how to navigate the manual.

Caution and Safety Signs

Defines symbols for caution, warning, and hot surfaces for user safety.

User Responsibility

Outlines the user's obligations for correct instrument operation and warranty.

Instrument Specification and Features

Description

Provides a general overview of the PFXi instruments' capabilities and design.

Colour Scales

Explains the instrument's ability to measure various industry-standard colour scales.

Setup and Installation

Installation

Instructions on properly placing and setting up the instrument.

Instrument Overview

Front View

Visual identification of key features on the front of the instrument.

Rear View

Visual identification of connectivity ports on the rear of the instrument.

The Keypad

Initial Setup

Switching On the Instrument

Procedure for powering on the instrument and initial display information.

Hardware Setup

Section for configuring instrument hardware settings.

Regional Settings

Configuration of date, time, and regional display formats.

Language Setup

Instructions for selecting the instrument's display language.

Date and Time Configuration

Setting the Date

Guide to configuring the instrument's real-time clock date.

Setting the Time

Guide to configuring the instrument's 24-hour clock time.

Data Output Formats

Setting the Date Format

How to set the date format for data output.

Setting the Decimal Separator

Configuration of the decimal separator character for data output.

Network Configuration

Setting the IP Allocation

Instructions for assigning an IP address using DHCP or static methods.

For Static IP Allocation

Detailed steps for entering static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Setting the Subnet Mask

Procedure for configuring the subnet mask for network connection.

Setting the Default Gateway

Steps to configure the default gateway for network access.

General Instrument Settings

Setting the Event Log

Configuration of the instrument's event logging feature.

Setting the Beeper

Control for audible feedback when keys are pressed.

Setting the Display Sleep Time

Adjusting the display backlight timeout for power saving.

Measurement Configuration

Measurement Settings

Access point to various measurement configuration submenus.

ID Settings

Configuration for User ID and Sample ID requirements.

User ID Settings

Setting whether User ID is required, optional, or disabled.

Sample ID Settings

Setting whether Sample ID is required, optional, or disabled.

CIE Measurement Settings

Changing the Observer

Selection of the standard observer angle for CIE measurements.

Changing the Illuminant

Selection of the light source for CIE measurements.

Path Length Settings

Selecting Cell Path Length from the List

Choosing a pre-defined path length from a list.

User Defined Path Length

Manually entering a custom path length for the sample cell.

User Length Units

Setting the units (metric/imperial) for user-defined path lengths.

Sample Properties Configuration

Dilution Factor

Configuring the dilution factor for colour scales like EBC.

Entering the default Dilution factor

Setting a default value for the dilution factor.

Brix Value

Configuration of the Brix value, primarily for ICUMSA determination.

Entering a default value for Brix

Setting a default value for the Brix measurement.

Measurement Averaging

Switch Measurement Averaging On/Off

Enabling or disabling the measurement averaging function.

Setting the Number of Measurements to Average

Defining how many measurements to average.

Selecting the Averaging Method

Choosing between manual or automatic averaging.

Setting the Time Interval for Automatic Averaging

Setting the time interval between measurements for automatic averaging.

Logging and Heating Features

Measurement Logging

Configuration for recording measurement data.

Switching Logging On/Off

Enabling or disabling the measurement logging function.

Setting the Heater

Configuration for the instrument's optional heating unit.

Switching the Heater On/Off

Enabling or disabling the heater function.

Heater Temperature Setting

Setting the Required Temperature

Setting the target temperature for the instrument's heater.

Colour Scale Management

Selecting Colour Scales

Customizing which colour scales are displayed and used.

Unlocking a Colour Scale

Procedure for enabling additional colour scales.

Measurement Procedures

Performing a Baseline Measurement

Steps to calibrate the instrument with an empty sample chamber.

Sample Preparation

Guidelines for preparing samples for accurate measurement.

Taking a Measurement

Step-by-step instructions for performing a sample measurement.

Displaying Results

How to view measurement results in spectral or colour scale formats.

Result Display Options

CIE Color Scales

Displaying measurement results using various CIE colour scales (LAB, xyY).

Other Colour Scales

Displaying results for non-CIE colour scales like ASTM, Gardner.

Advanced Measurement Modes

Printing Results

Instructions for printing measurement results via serial port.

Colour Difference Mode

Operating the instrument in compare mode for colour difference analysis.

Converting a Sample to a Standard

Procedure to set a current sample measurement as a new standard.

Understanding Off Hue

Explains how the instrument reports colour deviation from standards.

Database Operations

Store the Current Measurement

Saving the current measurement data into the instrument's database.

Retrieve a Measurement

Accessing and loading previously stored measurements from the database.

Edit a Stored Measurement

Modifying stored measurement data like sample ID.

Remote Calibration Process

Remote Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the instrument via a remote server.

Calibration Procedure

Step-by-step guide for performing remote calibration.

Instrument Maintenance

The Lamp

Instructions for replacing the instrument's lamp.

Sample Chamber

Guidance on removing the sample chamber for cleaning or replacement.

Instrument Accessories

Lovibond® Glass Cells

Information on available glass cells and their specifications.

Certified colour reference materials

Details on reference materials for instrument calibration and verification.

Understanding Measurement Variations

Factors Influencing Inter-Instrument Differences in Lovibond® Colour Measurements

Analysis of factors causing variations in readings between different instruments.

Poor Maintenance of a Visual Instrument

How poor maintenance affects visual instrument readings.

Incorrect Use of Visual Instruments

Common mistakes in using visual colorimeters that affect results.

Limitations and Errors Associated with Automatic Measurement

Factors affecting automatic measurements, like sample turbidity and preparation.

Appendices

Appendix 1: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Step-by-step guide to updating the instrument's firmware.

Appendix 2: Instrument Registration

Instructions for registering the instrument online for warranty and support.

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