Altana BYK spectro2go User manual

Measure what you see
spectro2guide Pro
spectro2guide
spectro2go
Type 345 000 016
Operating Manual

BYK-Gardner GmbH
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All rights reserved

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Disposal ................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Copyright............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Declarations ........................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Declaration of Conformity (EU).................................................................................................... 9
1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA)................................................................................................................. 9
1.5.3 IC Declaration (Canada)............................................................................................................... 10
1.5.4 Japanese Declaration................................................................................................................... 10
1.6 Intended Use.......................................................................................................................................... 11
2 System Description ...................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Feature Matrix........................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Delivery Content .................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 Delivery of spectro2go................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.2 Delivery of spectro2guide ............................................................................................................ 14
2.2.3 Delivery of spectro2guide Pro ...................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Names and Functions of Parts ................................................................................................................ 16
2.3.1 Frontside ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Rearside ...................................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.3 Docking Station........................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.4 Instrument in Docking Station ..................................................................................................... 18
2.3.5 Test and Calibration Standards .................................................................................................... 19
2.3.6 Exclusive Parts for Pro Variant...................................................................................................... 20
2.3.6.1 Standards .................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.6.2 Flashlight..................................................................................................................... 20
2.4 Measurement Principle........................................................................................................................... 21
2.4.1 Geometry 45°c:0° ....................................................................................................................... 21
2.4.2 Geometry d:8° ............................................................................................................................ 21
2.5 Software Installation .............................................................................................................................. 22
3 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 23
3.1 System Diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.1 System Setup for spectro2go....................................................................................................... 23
3.1.2 System Setup for spectro2guide .................................................................................................. 24
3.2 Docking Station ..................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Charging Procedures.............................................................................................................................. 25
3.3.1 Charge via Docking Station ......................................................................................................... 25
3.3.2 Charge via Power Supply............................................................................................................. 25
3.4 Using the Main Menu ............................................................................................................................ 26
3.5 Setting Measurement Parameter ............................................................................................................ 27
4 Perform Measurements ............................................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Difference Measurement........................................................................................................................ 31
4.1.1 Loading existing Standard ........................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1.1 Using the Filter Function .............................................................................................. 33

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4.1.2 Search for closest Standard ......................................................................................................... 34
4.1.3 Measure new Standard ............................................................................................................... 35
4.2 Perform Quick Check ............................................................................................................................. 37
4.3 Absolute Measurement .......................................................................................................................... 38
4.4 Opacity Measurement ............................................................................................................................ 39
4.5 Fluorescence Measurement .................................................................................................................... 40
4.6 Jetness Measurement............................................................................................................................. 41
4.7 Grayness Measurement.......................................................................................................................... 44
4.8 Organizer Measurement......................................................................................................................... 45
5 Browse Measurements ................................................................................................................................ 46
5.1 View Measurement Data........................................................................................................................ 46
5.2 Delete Standard ..................................................................................................................................... 49
5.3 Delete Test series ................................................................................................................................... 50
6 System Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 51
6.1 Measurement Parameter ........................................................................................................................ 52
6.1.1 Color System............................................................................................................................... 52
6.1.2 Color Equation ............................................................................................................................ 53
6.1.3 Measurement Screen................................................................................................................... 54
6.1.4 Color Indices ............................................................................................................................... 55
6.1.5 Geometry.................................................................................................................................... 56
6.1.6 Statistics...................................................................................................................................... 58
6.2 Wireless Connection .............................................................................................................................. 60
6.2.1 Connect Automatically ................................................................................................................ 60
6.2.2 Connect Manually ....................................................................................................................... 61
6.2.3 Network Information................................................................................................................... 63
6.2.4 Disconnect Network .................................................................................................................... 63
6.3 Instrument Calibration ........................................................................................................................... 64
6.3.1 Calibration Information ............................................................................................................... 65
6.3.2 Auto Diagnosis and Calibration ................................................................................................... 65
6.3.3 Manual Diagnosis........................................................................................................................ 68
6.3.4 Calibration Standard ................................................................................................................... 69
6.3.5 Test Standards............................................................................................................................. 70
6.3.6 Pro Variant .................................................................................................................................. 71
6.3.6.1 Calibration Information ............................................................................................... 71
6.3.6.2 Jetness Diagnosis......................................................................................................... 72
6.3.6.3 Jetness Calibration....................................................................................................... 75
6.3.6.3.1 Calibration Procedure ................................................................................ 75
6.3.6.3.2 Standard Management .............................................................................. 77
6.3.6.4 Jetness Test Standard .................................................................................................. 79
6.4 Perform Factory Reset ............................................................................................................................ 82
6.5 Protect Configuration............................................................................................................................. 83
7 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 84
7.1 Battery Problems .................................................................................................................................... 84
7.2 Connection Problems ............................................................................................................................. 84
7.3 Measurement Problems.......................................................................................................................... 85
7.4 Error Messages....................................................................................................................................... 86

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8 Technical Data .............................................................................................................................................. 87
8.1 Color ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
8.2 Gloss...................................................................................................................................................... 87
8.3 General.................................................................................................................................................. 88
8.4 WLAN RF Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 88
8.5 WLAN Antenna...................................................................................................................................... 88
9 Service and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 89
9.1 General Information............................................................................................................................... 89
9.2 Storing the Instrument ........................................................................................................................... 89
9.3 Cleaning the Instrument......................................................................................................................... 89
9.4 Cleaning the Standard Tiles.................................................................................................................... 89
9.5 Cleaning the Jetness Standards .............................................................................................................. 90
9.6 Calibration and Repair Service ................................................................................................................ 91
9.7 Contact Addresses ................................................................................................................................. 91
10 Service Points ............................................................................................................................................... 92

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1 Introduction
Dear customer,
thank you for having decided for a BYK-Gardner product. BYK-Gardner is commit-
ted to providing you with quality products and services. We offer complete system
solutions to solve your problems in areas of color, appearance and physical proper-
ties. As the basis of our worldwide business, we strongly believe in total customer
satisfaction. Therefore, in addition to our products, we offer VALUE-ADDED ser-
vices:
• Technical Sales Force
• Technical & Application Support
• Application and Technical Seminars
• Repair & Certification Service
BYK-Gardner is part of the Altana Group and a direct subsidiary of BYK, the world-
wide leader 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
www.byk-instruments.com

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1.1 For Your Safety
Warning: Familiarization with safety instructions is necessary.
Absence of knowledge of safety instructions threatens your health and can dam-
age the instrument. Read the safety instructions before you use the instrument the
first time.
The safety instructions are part of the delivery content. You find the safety instruc-
tions in the dedicated booklet enclosed to the instrument carrying case.
The safety instructions also include information about disposal, liability and copy-
right.
Warning: Ergonomic hazard due to discomfort and fatigue possible.
Discomfort and fatigue during usage of the instrument could lead to ergonomic
hazards. For example a drop-down of the instrument is conceivable.
Always use the instrument with the safety wrist strap and take regularly breaks
during your work with instrument.
Warning: Eye damage can be caused by illumination LEDs.
Looking into the illumination LEDs during measurement could harm your eyes. Do
not look into the measurement aperture when the instrument is turned on - even
if you assume a fault with the instrument.
1.2 Disposal
Disused electrical equipment such as this instrument or its batteries and / or bat-
tery packs must be professionally disposed.
Do not dispose it in household garbage and make sure to observe the national law
in your country.

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1.3 Disclaimer
Exclusion of Liability
No liability other than as provided by law is assumed for direct or indirect damage
sustained in association with the use of the instrument, the software or documen-
tation.
BYK-Gardner precludes all liability claims if the usage described in “Intended Use”
is disregarded. Any other usage than described in “Intended Use” is not according
to the purpose of the instrument and leads to termination of liability claims.
See also
•Intended Use [}11]
1.4 Copyright
Specific properties and structural characteristics of the instrument are intellectual
property of BYK-Gardner. The copyright of this manual remains with BYK-Gardner.
This document must not be reproduced fully or in party, published or used for any
other competitive purposes, no matter whether against payment or not, without
prior written authorization from BYK-Gardner.
BYK-Gardner reserves the right to update the instrument, software and written
documentation without prior notice.
© Copyright 2021 BYK-Gardner GmbH
All rights reserved

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1.5 Declarations
1.5.1 Declaration of Conformity (EU)
We,
BYK-Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Strasse 8
D-82538 Geretsried
declare, that this instrument complies with the requirements of the following EU
directives:
• 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility
• 2014/35/EU - Low Voltage
• 2014/53/EU - Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
The following harmonized standards were applied:
• EN 61010-1:2010
• EN 61326-1:2013
Geretsried, November 13, 2019
Frank R. Wagner
Managing Director
1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA)
This equipment contains a radio module with FCC ID QPU8000.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer-
ence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.

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RF exposure statement (portable devices)
This device complies with the RF exposure SAR test exclusion requirements for por-
table devices, if a minimum separation distance (2 cm) to the antenna is kept. If
the device is used and held correctly, the distance to the antenna will be main-
tained and the risk of human contact during normal operation is minimized.
1.5.3 IC Declaration (Canada)
This equipment contains a radio module with IC ID 4523A-SN8000.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
1.5.4 Japanese Declaration
This equipment contains specified radio equipment that has been certified to the
Technical Regulation Conformity Certification under the Japanese Radio Law.
MIC ID: R 006-000497

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1.6 Intended Use
The instrument is designed to measure color, gloss and fluorescence on different
surfaces. Via the integrated camera the current spot on the surface can be viewed
on the display – allowing exact positioning.
By placing the base plate of the unit onto a surface and pressing either the Oper-
ate button on the rear side of the instrument or triggering the measurement on
the display, the instrument measures the surface and processes, displays and stores
the measured values.
The instrument can be connected via USB or WiFi to a computer in order to read
or write data.
A resistive display allows additional functionalities.

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2 System Description
The spectro2guide is a portable spectrophotometer which is operated by the
touch screen display and the Operate button. The button is used to switch on the
instrument and to trigger a measurement. On the touchscreen display you can se-
lect icons and functions directly.
2.1 Feature Matrix
The BYK-Gardner spectro2guide product family offers a wide range of color con-
trol handheld spectrophotometers. For every purpose the best instrument is avail-
able.
spectro-
guide
spectro2
go
spectro2
guide
spectro2
guide Pro
Digital
Standards
No Yes Yes Yes
Color
Measurement
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Gloss
Measurement
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fluorescence
Measurement
No No Yes Yes
Jetness
Measurement
No No No Yes
Docking
Station
No Accessory Included Included
Included
Software
easy-link smart-chart smart-chart smart-chart
Product details see https://www.byk-instruments.com/p/7087.
2.2 Delivery Content
The items listed below are contained in the packaging:
•Delivery of spectro2go [}13]
•Delivery of spectro2guide [}14]
•Delivery of spectro2guide Pro [}15]
Please contact BYK-Gardner if any item is missing or damaged.

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2.2.1 Delivery of spectro2go
The spectro2go product variant provides measurement of color and gloss in one
instrument.
1
2
3 4 5
6
7
8
1 System documentation 5 Power supply
2 Instrument with protective cap 6 Power supply adapters type A/C/
G/I
3 USB online cable type C/A for di-
rect data transfer
7 External black high gloss and
green standard for testing
4 Hand strap and 8 External white standard for cali-
bration
For more details on the spectro2go refer to our website:
•https://www.byk-instruments.com/c/p-343
Notice
• The docking station in the spectro2guide delivery can be purchased as an ac-
cessory for the spectro2go.
• All sections about docking station within this documentation are also valid for
spectro2go with docking station.

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2.2.2 Delivery of spectro2guide
The spectro2guide product variant provides measurement of color, gloss and flu-
orescence in one instrument. It comes with a docking station.
1
2
3 4 5 6
7
8
9
1 System documentation 6 Hand strap and USB cable type B/
A to connect docking station with
PC
2 Instrument with protective cap 7 Docking station
3 Power supply 8 External black high gloss and
green standard for testing
4 USB online cable type C/A for di-
rect data transfer
9 External white standard for cali-
bration
5 Power supply cable
Following items are provided additionally for the spectro2guide:
• Docking station (7)
• USB cable type B/A to connect docking station with PC (6)
For more details on the spectro2guide refer to our website:
•https://www.byk-instruments.com/c/p-32824

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2.2.3 Delivery of spectro2guide Pro
Within the BYK-Gardner spectro2guide product family, the spectro2guide Pro
offers the widest range of functions.
It comes with a 45°C:0° circumferential geometry and an improved accuracy to
measure the jetness of deep black colors.
The Pro product variant provides measurement of color, gloss, fluorescence and
jetness in one instrument.
1
2
3 4 5
6
7
8
9
1 System documentation 6 External deep black standard for
jetness testing and grey standard
for jetness calibration
2 Instrument with protective cap 7 External black high gloss and
green color standard for testing
3 Docking station 8 External white standard for color
calibration
4 Power supply and USB online ca-
ble type C/A for direct data trans-
fer
9 LED flashlight to check deep
black samples and the jetness
standards for cleanliness
5 Power supply cable, USB cable
type B/A to connect docking sta-
tion with PC and hand strap
Following items are available exclusively for the spectro2guide Pro:
• Jetness standards (6)
• LED flashlight (9)
For more details on the spectro2guide Pro refer to our website:
•https://www.byk-instruments.com/p/7087

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2.3 Names and Functions of Parts
2.3.1 Frontside
1
2
3
1 LED:
Measure:
• Lights up in green during measurement.
• Lights up in blue if the sample is fluorescent, see “Fluorescence Mea-
surement [}40]”.
• Lights up in pink if color change due to fluorescence is bigger than 1/3
of the tolerance value. This is the default value, it can be changed in
the software “smart-chart”.
• Blinks red in case of a measurement error.
NOTICE
The indication of fluorescence is not available for the spectro2go.
Charge:
• Pulsates in red, yellow, and green during charging.
• Lights up in green when the instrument is fully charged.
2 Touch screen display:
• Touch the icons on the screen with your finger or the stylus in order to
operate the instrument.
3 Protective cap:
• Remove before putting into docking station or performing measure-
ments.
• Attach when instrument is not used or placed in the transportation
case.

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2.3.2 Rearside
1
2
3
4
1 Stylus (inserted in instrument):
• Can be used for touching the icons on the screen.
2 USB type C plug:
• Charging: Connect to power supply in order to charge the instrument.
• Data transfer: Connect to PC in order to transfer data between instru-
ment and software “smart-chart”.
3 Contact plates:
• Used for charging and data connection with docking station.
• Always keep the electrical contacts clean and dry.
4 Button Operate:
Press halfway:
• A camera is switched on that shows the surface to be measured on the
display.
Press completely:
• Instrument is switched off: Turns the instrument on.
• Instrument is switched on: Executes a measurement.

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2.3.3 Docking Station
1
2
3
1 Docking station:
• Charges the instrument.
• Connects instrument and computer.
2 White test standard:
• Used to perform auto diagnosis of instrument.
3 Docking station LEDs - from left to right:
• Power: Indicates that docking station is power supplied.
• Battery: Indicates that instrument is charged.
• USB: Indicates an active data connection to a computer.
2.3.4 Instrument in Docking Station
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1 Instrument inserted in docking station

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2.3.5 Test and Calibration Standards
1
2
3
1 Black high gloss test standard 3 White calibration standard
2 Green test standard
Consult Instrument Calibration [}64] for details on usage.

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2.3.6 Exclusive Parts for Pro Variant
The spectro2guide Pro delivery includes following additional parts.
2.3.6.1 Standards
For jetness check and calibration two additional standards are provided.
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1 Deep black color standard for jet-
ness checking
2 Gray standard for jetness calibra-
tion
See “Instrument Calibration [}64]” > “Pro Variant [}71]” for details on us-
age.
2.3.6.2 Flashlight
Jetness measurement requires very high accuracy. An LED flashlight is provided to
check the cleanliness of the jetness standards and samples.
1
2
1 On/Off switch 2 Power LED
Before jetness check or calibration make sure that no dust is on the jetness stan-
dards. See “Cleaning the Jetness Standards [}90]” for details on usage.