Altana BYK color2view Manual

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Table of Contents
English .............................................................................................. 4
Deutsch............................................................................................. 16
Français............................................................................................. 28
Italiano ............................................................................................. 40
Español............................................................................................. 52
中文 ................................................................................................... 64
日本語 ............................................................................................... 76
Русский............................................................................................. 88
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Table of Contents
1 System Description................................................................................................... 5
2 Software Installation ............................................................................................... 6
3 Main Menu ................................................................................................................ 7
4 Measurement Parameter ......................................................................................... 8
5 Instrument Calibration............................................................................................. 9
6 Difference Measurement ......................................................................................... 10
7 Absolute Measurement............................................................................................ 11
8 Quick Check............................................................................................................... 12
9 Fluorescence Measurement ..................................................................................... 13
10 Technical Data........................................................................................................... 14

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1 System Description
The system consists of instrument, power supply and software for data transfer
and analysis.
1. Connect power supply to instrument.
2. Connect foot switch to instrument (option).
3. Connect instrument with PC via USB cable.
4. Download and install smart-chart software.
Instrument automatically turns on when the power supply is connected. It can
be operated in horizontal or vertical orientation. Control is performed by fol-
lowing elements.
1 Retractable sample clamp 2 Measurement aperture
3 Touch-screen display 4 Button Operate
5 Storage for test and calibration
standards
6 External connectors: Foot
switch, USB type B, LAN, power
supply
7 Openings for mounting external
sample holder
Retain the packaging in case you want to ship the instrument at a later date.

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2 Software Installation
1. Download zip-file from:
https://www.byk-instruments.com/software
2. Save the file into a new folder and extract the complete archive.
3. Right mouse click on “install.exe” and select option “Run as adminis-
trator”.
4. Follow the setup instructions on the screen.
The software includes two packages:
•smart-lab for online measurements and memory transfer to PC
•smart-process for standardized quality control in the production
NOTICE
After installation smart-lab and smart-process can be used for 30 days free
trial. Thereafter, you need to register for one of these software packages.

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3 Main Menu
The following symbols are displayed by default.
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1Difference
Compare standard and sample.
Results are saved automatically.
2Absolute
Take absolute measurements
without compare. Results are
saved automatically.
3Quick Check
Perform quick evaluations
without saving.
4Browse
View and delete measurement
data.
5Configuration
Change measurement parameter or instrument settings and calibrate
instrument.
Display of additional icons and information
Opacity
Activate under Configuration > Measurement Parameters >
Color Indices.
Organizer
Download at least one organizer from smart-chart.
NRC Refer Configuration > Measurement Parameters > Traceable.
32mm Refer Configuration > Measurement Parameters > Aperture.
Time Refer Configuration > Date / Time.

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4 Measurement Parameter
Go to Configuration > Measurement parameter.
Traceable to Select the measurement mode:
•NRC: Results can be compared with results of the
“National Research of Canada”.
•Color-view: Results can be compared with the
“color-view”, the predecessor of the “color-2-
view”.
Default is NRC.
Illumination Select standard illuminant. Default is D65.
Aperture Select aperture mounted on the instrument. Default is
32 mm.
Observer Select standard observer. Default is 10°.
Color system Select color system. Default is CIE L*a*b*.
Fluorescence Refer to “Fluorescence Measurement [}13]”. Default is
ΔFl.
Color equation Select color equation. Default is ΔE*.
Statistics No. of readings to be taken per sample. Statistics are
evaluated, if n > 1.
Color indices Select color indices.
Default is none.
Gloss Turn gloss measurement on or off.
Always use auto-
standard
Search for nearest standard is always active.
Always continue
last test series
No new test series is created; latest series is opened
automatically.

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5 Instrument Calibration
Delivery comprises a calibration standard and test standard for color and gloss.
Each tile has a dedicated serial number matching your instrument. Use these
tiles to check if instrument is measuring correctly. The instrument will guide
you through the procedure.
1. Select Configuration > Calibration.
2. Click on Information to check current diagnose and calibration status.
3. Click on Perform Diagnosis for Color and Closs.
4. Place color test standard on the measurement aperture and confirm to
proceed.
5. Place gloss test standard on the measurement aperture and confirm to
proceed.
6. If diagnosis passes, instrument can be used to measure.
7. If diagnosis fails, clean the standard and repeat.
8. If diagnosis still fails click on Calibrate on white standard.
9. Place white calibration standard on the measurement aperture and con-
firm to proceed.
10. If calibration fails, clean the standard and repeat.
11. If calibration still fails, contact customer support.
Perform calibration only, if required - in order to ensure correct status of your
calibration standard.
NOTICE
Use option Add to standard list to store a test standard in the instrument
memory. Use Difference Measurement [}10] on this standard in regular inter-
vals to document the correct status of your instrument.

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6 Difference Measurement
Compare a standard with a number of sample(s). You can search for matching
standards, create new standards and compare samples to standards. Results are
automatically saved.
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1. Click on icon Difference.
2. Select existing standard from list (1) or add a new standard.
3. To add a new standard click on + symbol (2).
4. Place standard on instrument.
5. Click on Measure (3) or press Operate button.
6. Standard is measured and automatically saved.
7. Scroll down to see data table and statistics.
8. When number of readings is reached (4), proceed with Next (5).
9. Place 1st sample on instrument and click on Measure or press Operate
button.
10. Sample is measured and automatically saved. Proceed with next sample
(6).
11. Use the camera icon (7) to switch the camera preview on or off.
12. Check the aperture currently selected in
“Measurement Parameter [}8]” (8).
13. To end Difference mode select End test series from context menu (9).
NOTICE
Measurements can be triggered via the foot switch, the button Operate or the
control Measure on the touch-screen display.

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7 Absolute Measurement
Take measurements without comparison to a standard. Results are automatic-
ally saved.
1. Click on icon Absolute.
2. Place 1st sample on instrument.
3. Click on Measure or press Operate button.
4. Sample is measured and automatically saved.
5. Scroll down to see data table and statistics.
6. When number of readings per sample is reached, proceed with next
sample.
7. Use the camera icon to switch the camera preview on or off.
8. Check the measurement aperture selected in “Measurement Parameter
[}8]”.
9. To end Absolute mode select End test series from the context menu.

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8 Quick Check
Compare a standard with one or more samples without automatic saving for a
quick evaluation.
1. Click on icon Quick check.
2. Place standard on instrument and measure it.
3. Continue with Next, place 1st sample on instrument and measure it.
4. Scroll down to see data table and statistics.
5. Continue with Next, place 2nd sample on instrument and measure it.
6. Use the camera icon to switch the camera preview on or off.
7. Check the measurement aperture selected in “Measurement Parameter
[}8]”.
8. To end Quick check mode select End test series from the context menu.
NOTICE
To save the measurement results manually select option Save data from the
context menu.

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9 Fluorescence Measurement
The color2view can measure fluorescence to predict color stability. Go to Con-
figuration > Measurement Parameters > Fluorescence. Activate following
indices:
•Δ Fl: Indicates whether and how much fluorescent energy is emitted.
•Δ E zero: Calculates estimated color difference after fluorescence has de-
cayed.
Place sample on instrument and measure it, see for example
“Difference Measurement [}10]”.
The status of the fluorescence detection is signaled via an acoustic and a visual
signal. For the visual signal the status LED in the button Operate is used:
• Status LED = Blue: Fluorescence has been detected.
• Status LED = Pink: Fluorescence exceeds predefined limit.
NOTICE
The fluorescence limit can be customized as tolerance value in smart-chart.

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10 Technical Data
Color Measurement
Geometry 45°c:0°
Measuring capability Color, Gloss, Fluorescence
Measurement range color 400 - 700 nm, 10 nm resolution
Measurement range fluor-
escence
300 - 760 nm, 10 nm resolution
Color aperture / measure-
ment spot
Ø 32 / 22 mm
Repeatability 0.01 ΔE94 (10 readings on white)
Reproducibility 0.1 ΔE94 (average of 12 BCRA tiles)
Color systems CIELab / Ch, Lab(h), XYZ, Yxy
Color differences ΔE*, ΔE(h), ΔE94, ΔECMC, ΔE99, ΔE2000
Illuminants A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2, F6, F7, F8, F10, F11,
UL30
Color indices YIE313, YID1925, WIE313, CIE, Berger, Color
Strength, Opacity, Metamerism, Grayscale, Jet-
ness (Pro versions)
Observer 2°, 10°
Fluorescent indices ΔE Fl, ΔEzero
Gloss Measurement at 20°
Aperture size 9 x 10 mm
Repeatability Measurement range 0 - 100 GU: ± 0.2 GU
Reproducibility Measurement range 0 - 100 GU: ± 1 GU
Gloss Measurement at 60°
Aperture size 9 x 16 mm
Repeatability Measurement range 0 - 20 GU: ± 0.1 GU
Measurement range 20 - 100 GU: ± 0.2 GU
Reproducibility Measurement range 0 - 20 GU: ± 0.5 GU
Measurement range 20 - 100 GU: ± 1.0 GU
GU = Gloss Unit

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General Data
Temperature
range
10°C to 40°C (50° to 104°F) for operation
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) for storage
Relative humidity Up to 85% non-condensing at 35° C (95° F)
Operation altitude Up to 2000 m (6561 ft)
Dimensions
(LxWxH)
26 x 39 x 19 cm (10.2 x 15.35 x 7.5 in)
Weight Approx. 7 kg (15.5 lbs)
Interface USB Type B (USB 2.0)
LAN (Fast Ethernet)
Memory 4.000 standards and 10.000 samples
Languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Chinese, Japanese, Russian
Power supply 12 V , max. 2.5A
External
power supply
Input: 100 - 240 V , 50 - 60 Hz, max. 1 A
Output: 12 V , max. 3 A
Password for
factory reset
byk-instruments
Product Documentation
Safety Instructions 301 500 208 24 languages
Short Instructions 301 500 209 English, German, French,
Italian, Spanish, Chinese,
Japanese, Russian
Operating Manual 301 500 210 E English
Link for Download https://www.byk-instruments.com/p/7600
All technical data are subject to change without notice.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Systembeschreibung ................................................................................................ 17
2 Softwareinstallation ................................................................................................ 18
3 Hauptmenü ............................................................................................................... 19
4 Messparameter ......................................................................................................... 20
5 Instrumentkalibrierung............................................................................................ 21
6 Differenzmessung .................................................................................................... 22
7 Absolutmessung ....................................................................................................... 23
8 Quick Check............................................................................................................... 24
9 Fluoreszenzmessung ................................................................................................ 25
10 Technische Daten...................................................................................................... 26

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1 Systembeschreibung
Das Gesamtsystem besteht aus Farbmessgerät, Stromversorgung und Software.
1. Stromversorgung an das Gerät anschließen.
2. Fußschalter an das Gerät anschließen (Option).
3. Gerät via USB-Kabel mit PC verbinden.
4. Software smart-chart herunterladen und installieren.
Das Gerät schaltet sich automatisch ein, wenn die Stromversorgung angeschlos-
sen wird. Es kann in horizontaler oder vertikaler Ausrichtung betrieben wer-
den. Die Bedienung erfolgt über die folgenden Elemente.
1 Versenkbarer Probenhalter 2 Messöffnung
3 Touchscreen-Display 4 Taste Operate (Messtaste)
5 Ablage für Prüf- und Kalibrier-
standards
6 Externe Anschlüsse: Fußschalter,
USB Typ B, LAN, Stromversor-
gung
7 Öffnungen für die Montage der
externen Probenauflage
Die Verpackung aufbewahren für den Fall, dass das Gerät zu einem späteren
Zeitpunkt versendet werden soll.

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2 Softwareinstallation
1. ZIP-Datei herunterladen von:
https://www.byk-instruments.com/software
2. Datei in einem neuen Ordner speichern und das ZIP-Archiv komplett ent-
packen.
3. Mit der rechten Maus-Taste auf “install.exe”klicken und die Option “Als
Administrator ausführen” wählen.
4. Den Installationsanweisungen auf dem Bildschirm folgen.
Die Software umfasst zwei Pakete:
•smart-lab für Online-Messungen und Datenübertragung zum PC
•smart-process für standardisierte Qualitätskontrollen in der Produktion
HINWEIS
Nach erfolgter Installation können smart-lab and smart-process zum freien
Test 30 Tage lang verwendet werden. Danach muss eines der beiden Software-
Pakete registriert werden.

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3 Hauptmenü
Die folgenden Symbole werden standardmäßig angezeigt.
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1Differenz
Standard und Probe verglei-
chen. Ergebnisse werden auto-
matisch gespeichert.
2Absolut
Absolutmessung ohne Standard
durchführen. Ergebnisse wer-
den automatisch gespeichert.
3Quick Check
Schneller Vergleich von Stan-
dard und Probe(n), ohne Mess-
werte zu speichern.
4Datenansicht
Anzeigen und Löschen von
Messdaten.
5Einstellungen
Messparameter oder Geräteeinstellungen einsehen / ändern.
Anzeige weiterer Symbole und Informationen
Deckkraft
Aktivieren unter Einstellungen > Messparameter > Farbindi-
zes.
Organizer
Erscheint nach dem Download eines Organizers aus smart-chart.
NRC Siehe Einstellungen > Messparameter > Rückführbarkeit.
32mm Siehe Einstellungen > Messparameter > Messöffnung.
Zeit Siehe Einstellungen > Datum / Uhrzeit.

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4 Messparameter
Einstellungen > Messparameter auswählen.
Traceable to Messmodus auswählen:
•NRC: Rückführbarkeit nach ISO 17025 zu “Natio-
nal Research of Canada”
•Color-view: Messergebnisse vergleichbar zum
“color-view”, dem Vorgänger des „color2view“
Voreingestellt ist NRC.
Lichtart Auswahl der Normlichtart. Voreingestellt ist D65.
Messöffnung Die aktuell am Gerät montierte Blende einstellen. Vor-
eingestellt ist 32 mm.
Beobachter Auswahl des Standardbeobachters. Voreingestellt ist
10°.
Farbsystem Auswahl des Farbsystems. Voreingestellt ist CIE
L*a*b*.
Fluoreszenz Diese Skalen aktivieren, um die Farbstabilität vorhersa-
gen zu können. Siehe “Fluoreszenzmessung [}25]”.
Voreingestellt ist ΔFl.
Differenzmethode Auswahl der Differenzmethode. Voreingestellt ist ΔE*.
Statistik Anzahl der Messungen für jede Probe einstellen. Die
Statistik wird verwendet, falls n > 1.
Farbindizes Auswahl der Farbindizes.
Voreingestellt ist Keiner.
Glanz Glanzmessung ein- oder ausschalten. Voreingestellt ist
Glanz 60°.
Immer Autostan-
dard verwenden
Die Suche nach dem nächstgelegenen Standard ist stets
aktiviert.
Letzte Testserie
fortsetzen
Es wird keine neue Testserie angelegt; die letzte Test-
serie wird automatisch geöffnet.