Altana BYK-mac i User manual

Measure what you see.
BYK-mac i
BYK-mac i COLOR
Manual

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BYK-mac i
BYK-mac i COLOR
Manual
Patent pending 300 000 891 E 1410
BYK-Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Str. 8
D-82538 Geretsried
Germany
Tel. 0-800-gardner
(0-800-4273637)
[phone]
Fax [phone]
BYK - Gardner USA
9104 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046
USA
Phone[phone]
301-483-6500
Fax [phone]
301-483-6555
www.byk.com/instruments
300 000 891 E 1807
Type No. 345 000 001
www.byk-instruments.com

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Dear customer,
thank you for having decided for a BYK-Gardner
product. BYK-Gardner is committed to providing you
with quality products and services. We offer
complete system solutions to solve your problems
in areas of color, appearance and physical
properties. As the basis of our worldwide business,
we strongly believe in total customer satisfaction.
Therefore, in addition to our products, we offer many
VALUE-ADDED services:
- Technical Sales Force
- Technical & Application Support
- Application and Technical Seminars
- Repair & Certification Service
BYK-Gardner is part of the Additives and Instrument
Division of ALTANAAG, a leading supplier of
additives for coatings and plastics. Together, we
offer complete and unique solutions for you, our
customer.
Thank you for your trust and confidence. If there is
anything we can do better to serve your needs, do
not hesitate to let us know.
Your BYK-Gardner Team

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Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Safety instructions ............................................................................. 5
2. System description and Delivery notes ...........................................10
3. Power supply .................................................................................... 12
4. Controls ............................................................................................. 15
5. Getting started .................................................................................. 16
6. Calibrate ........................................................................................... 18
6.1 Color test .................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Calibrate ..................................................................................................... 21
6.3 Effect test ................................................................................................... 23
7. Measurement techniques ................................................................. 24
8. Measure ............................................................................................ 25
8.1 Continue last series .................................................................................. 25
8.2 Absolute ...................................................................................................... 26
8.3 Difference ................................................................................................... 26
8.4 Organizer .................................................................................................... 30
9. Delete ................................................................................................ 33
9.1 Last Measurement .................................................................................... 33
9.2 Checkzone .................................................................................................. 34
9.3 Test series .................................................................................................. 34
9.4 Standard ..................................................................................................... 35
10. Data View .........................................................................................36
10.1 Test series .................................................................................................. 36
10.2 Standard ..................................................................................................... 38
11. Setup ................................................................................................. 39
11.1 Measurement parameters ....................................................................... 39
11.2 Instrument .................................................................................................. 44
11.3 Calibrate ..................................................................................................... 48

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12. Interface ............................................................................................ 49
13. Standards.......................................................................................... 50
14. Technical Data .................................................................................. 51
15. Errors and Warning Messages ......................................................... 53
16. Cleaning and Maintenance .............................................................. 55
17. Service and Certification ................................................................ 57
18. Copyright .......................................................................................... 59

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Safety instructions
1. Safety instructions
• Before operating the instrument the first time,
please read the operating instructions and take
particular notice of the safety instructions.
• If you use the unit and accessories properly,
there are no hazards to fear.
• This product is equipped with safety features.
Nevertheless, read the safety warnings carefully
and use the product only as described in these
instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage.
• No claims of product liability or warranty can be
honored if the device is not operated in
accordance with the operating instructions.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• If you pass this instrument to somebody else,
make sure to include these instructions.

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Safety instructions
The following symbols and terms are used.
This symbol warns of the danger of injury.
This symbol warns of the danger of injury caused by
electricity.
This sign points out additional information.
DANGER
The term DANGER warns of possible severe
injuries and danger to life.
WARNING
The term WARNING warns of injuries and severe
material damage.
CAUTION
The term CAUTION warns of slight injuries or
damage.

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DANGER injuries possible
• Defects and extraordinary loads
If safe operation can no longer be presumed,
shut down the device and secure it against
unintended operation.
The device must be presumed unsafe to operate:
• if visible damage is evident
• if the instrument is no longer working
• if it has been stored for long periods under
adverse conditions
• after harsh treatment during shipping.
• Safety advices for batteries and rechargeable
battery pack: Do not crush or dismantle or apply
any other strong impacts or shocks. Do not heat
or incinerate. Do not immerse in any liquid. Do
not place on or near fires, stoves or other high
temperature locations, in direct sunshine or in
micro-wave ovens. Do not insert into equipment
designed to be hermetically sealed. This may
cause explosion or release harmful substances.
• For operation with the external power supply, care
should be taken to ensure the nominal voltage of the
power supply unit (see the manufacturerʼs plate on
the power supply unit) matches the voltage supplied
by the power outlet.
• Do not perform any repairs on the unit yourself.
The unit must be opened by trained professionals
only. Please contact our customer service
department in such cases.
• The measurement device and accessories may
be disconnected from the power supply as
follows:
Instrument:
a) by removing the battery compartment or
b) by removing the rechargeable battery pack or
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Safety instructions
unit on the docking station
c) by removing the measurement unit from the
docking station
Docking station:
a) by disconnecting the plug from the power
supply
b) by disconnecting the power supply unit plug
from the socket
The power supply unit can be disconnect from the
power supply by disconnecting the power
connection line plug from the socket. Make certain
that the power supply unit plug is easily accessible.
Use only the power supply connection line included
with delivery.
• When working with the batteries and the
rechargeable battery pack, make certain there is
no short circuit on the contacts (e.g. due to
damaged insulation). Metallic objects must not
come in contact with the bare contacts.
Immediately discontinue use of the batteries if
they emit an unusual smell, feel hot, change
color or appear abnormal in any other way.
WARNING severe material damage
• The measurement unit consists of sensitive
optical and electronic precision parts. Prevent it
from being dropped, bumped or shaken!
• Avoid exposure to continuous humidity and
condensation. Avoid splashing with water,
chemicals or other liquids.
• Please use only accessories that are available
for the unit.
• Only devices that meet the requirements for low-
voltage safety may be connected to the USB
interface.

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CAUTION material damage
• Do not allow any foreign objects to get into the
measurement opening.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for
extended periods of time. Do not store it in a hot
or dusty environment. Use the instrument case
for storage.
• Align the protection cap when the instrument is
not in use.
• Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and do not
allow condensation water.
• Do not use any acetone for cleaning the
unit! The unit housing is resistant to many
solvents. For cleaning you should use a soft,
moist cloth. Excessive dirt and dust can be
removed with ethanol or cleaning alcohol.
• In case you intend not to use the instrument for
a longer period of time, take out the rechargeable
batteries.
• Never use different types of batteries.
Additonal information on use:
• You will find the technical data for all system
components such as the measurement unit and
battery compartment on the respective
manufacturerʼs plates and in the section
Technical Data
•Batteries and rechargeable batteries are special
waste and must therefore not be disposed of with
household trash. Make certain to observe the
disposal instructions of the battery or
rechargeable battery manufacturer. Insulate the
terminals of the batteries with adhesive tape or
similar materials before disposal.
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2. System description and Delivery notes
BYK-mac i COLOR measures color traditionally
at five aspecular angles (15°/25°/45°/75°/110°)
with a 45° illumination. Additional color
measurement ”behind” the gloss for color travel of
interference pigments is implemented at -15°.
Besides color, the BYK-mac i uses additional
illuminations to simulate sparkle under 15° /45°
and 75°. Diffused illumination for graininess
evaluation is created by two white coated
hemispheres. Detection is performed by a high
resolution camera situated perpendicular to the
surface.
Additonal out-of-plane sensors detect fluorescent
light excited in the visible range and quantify it by
the Intensity Emisssion Value.
The instrument is operated by the operate button
and the mode-scroll wheel. Functions described
in this manual in regards to effect measurement
are only available with BYK-mac i.
The instrument complies with the following
standards: DIN 5033, 5036, 6174, 6175-2, DIN
EN ISO 11664, SO 7724; ASTM D2244, E308,
E2194, E 1164, SAE J1545.
BYK - mac i 23mm* 7030
BYK - mac i 12mm* 7034
BYK - mac i Sensor 23mm 7031
BYK - mac i Sensor 12mm 7035
Comes complete with:
Multi-angle spectrophotometer, black calibration
standard, white calibration standard with certificate,
color and effect checking reference, protective cap,
cleaning set for bottom plate, two light protection
covers, seal replacement kit, *BYKWARE smart-
chart software, docking station with USB cable for
memory transfer, instrument interface cable for
online data transfer, 2 rechargeable Li-ion battery
packs, battery holder, 4 AA batteries, short
instructions, operating manual on CD, carrying
case, training.
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BYK - mac i COLOR* 7032
BYK - mac i COLOR Sensor 7033
Comes complete with:
Multi-angle spectrophotometer, black calibration
standard, white calibration standard with certificate,
color checking reference, protective cap, cleaning
set for bottom plate, two light protection covers, seal
replacement kit, *BYKWARE smart-chart software,
docking station with USB cable for memory transfer,
instrument interface cable for online data transfer,
2 rechargeable Li-ion battery packs, battery holder,
4 AA batteries, short instructions, operating manual
on CD, carrying case, training.
Note: smart-process is automatically included. If
smart-lab is required instead, please specify at time
of order.
Accessories and spare parts
Black calibration standard 7044
Protective cap 23mm Ø aperture 6336
Protective cap 12mm Ø aperture 6399
Docking station 6360
USB interface cable 6337
Instrument interface cable, online 6413
Battery pack 6359
Cleaning set for Bottom Plate 6364
Seal Replacement Set 6348
Light Protection Cover 6414
BYKWARE smart-process 4831
BYKWARE smart-lab 4862
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3. Power supply
Before operating the instrument for the first time,
please read the operating manual and take
particular notice of the Safety Instructions.
Powering the instrument
The measurement unit can be operated either with a
rechargeable battery pack or with AA (LR6) alkaline
batteries.
Battery:
To operate the instrument using batteries, the
battery compartment must be fitted with four 1.5-V
AA(LR6) batteries
Ensure that the batteries are correctly
oriented in the compartment according to the
(+) and (-) marks.
Use only alkaline batteries (AA /LR6)!
When the battery voltage falls below the required
operating voltage, the following message appears on
the display:
“Battery Low !”
Insert the battery box into the battery compartment
and press it down so that the strap moves into the
cut-out of the housing.
Set the battery compartment cover in the slot
again. Lock the cover by sliding it downwards until it
snaps.
Power supply
Rechargeable
battery
pack
Battery
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Power supply
Rechargeable battery pack
To operate the instrument with the rechargeable
battery pack, make sure it is inserted until it locks
in place.
When inserting the rechargeable battery pack,
ensure that its contacts are aligned with those of
the instrument. See adjacent figure.
The capacity of the rechargeable battery pack
included with delivery is sufficient for about 1000
measurements. When the voltage of the
rechargeable battery pack falls below the required
operating voltage the following message appears on
the display:
“Battery Low !”
Set the battery compartment cover in the slot
again. Lock the cover by sliding it downwards until it
snaps.
Note: To ensure uniform utilization, the rechargeble
battery packs should be exchanged regularly
between instrument and docking station (weekly
recommended).
Docking station power supply
Power is supplied to the docking station through the
external power supply unit. Connect the external
power supply unit to the docking station. Connect
the appropriate end of the power connection line to
the power supply unit and the plug end of the power
connection line to the power outlet. Please verify
that the specifications of the power supply unit
match the power source in terms of current and
voltage.

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Charging the rechargeable battery pack
The rechargeable battery pack is charged in the
docking station. Charging time is approx. 2 hours.
1. Battery pack in the instrument:
The lithium ion rechargeable battery will begin
charging immediately upon insertion of the
instrument into the docking station. To do this,
power must be supplied to the docking station
through the corresponding power supply unit.
Insert the measurement unit into the docking station
as shown in the illustration.
2. Battery pack in docking station:
A second charging shaft is located below the shaft
for the instrument. Insert the second battery pack
here for charging, so it will be handy at any time to
replace the other battery when it is discharged.
The compartment for AA
batteries may not be inserted into the
charging shaft.
Charging indicator for:
1: additional battery pack
2: instrument
Indication light:
green: ready
red: charging.
Power supply
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Controls
4. Controls
Measurement unit
1 Mode scroll wheel: switch on and menu selection
2 esc button: changes between main menu and measurement mode
3 std button: short-cut to difference mode
4 Display for user guidance and measurement values
5 Signal lamps
6 Operate button (measurement button): switch on and measure
7 Docking station and online cable connector
8 Pins to detect correct placement on sample surface
9 Protective cap
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Getting started
5. Getting started
Turning on the unit
To turn on the unit, press the mode scroll wheel or
the operate button.
The main menu appears.
For the first steps select ”Absolute” from the
”Measure” menu.
Place the instrument on the sample and press
”operate”. While the reading is in progress, the light
diodes are green and ”Measuring” is displayed.
Keep the instrument stable as long as the green
lights are on. According to the preselected number
of measurements to be averaged, the instrument is
waiting for additional readings.
Having finished all readings the result is displayed.
To see all measurement data you can switch
between the different displays with the scroll wheel.
The small black rectangle in the lower left indicates
the number of pages.
Sparkle and Graininess data is only available when
using the BYK-mac i.
The Intensity Emission value quantifies fluorescent
light excited in the visible range.
The amount of fluorescent light is determined for
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The following error messages might appear during
measurement.
A warning signal is heard and the light diodes flash
red. At the same time, a message appears in the
display indicating the type of error.
”Pins not pressed”
Not all of the pins have been pressed thoroughly on
the sample surface (e.g. curvature too high,
instrument has been moved during measurement).
Confirm the message by pressing the scroll wheel
or the operate button and repeat the reading.
”Ambient light”
Appears when ambient light enters the
measurement aperture. Confirm the message by
pressing the scroll wheel or the operate button and
repeat the reading.
This warning can also appear when measuring bright
colors (white and light silver) in direct sunlight. Very
bright light adds to the internal reflection of the
coating.
In that case please use the light protection cover
which is supplied with the instrument. It is a black,
flexible foam attachment that snaps on the bottom
plate of the instrument. You will find it in the carrying
case under the black trap.
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6. Calibrate
Calibration Information
Standards
The instrument comes with 2 calibration standards.
The black trap is used to perform the zero
reflectance calibration (black calibration). Always
store the black trap with the protection cover in
place when not in use.
The white standard is fixed in a case that has a
hinged cover. It is used to perform the 100%
reflectance calibration and to calibrate the camera.
Additionally two checking standards are supplied to
audit instrument performance:
Acolor reference for color and an effect reference
for sparkle and graininess (only with BYK-mac i).
When calibration is required, the device will display
a message.
The color test on the color reference must be
accomplished every 30 days. Black and white
calibration must be accomplished every 3 months.
It is recommended to perform the effect check also
once per month.
Black trap
Protection
Measurement
White Standard
Calibrate
Color reference, effect
reference