Altana BYK spectro2guide Series User manual

Operating Instructions
spectro2guide Family
Measure what you see

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 For Your Safety.................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Disclaimer............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Copyright ............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Declarations ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5.1 Declaration of Conformity (EU) ............................................................................................... 8
1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA) .............................................................................................................. 8
1.5.3 IC Declaration (Canada) ........................................................................................................... 9
1.5.4 Japanese Declaration ............................................................................................................... 9
1.6 Intended Use........................................................................................................................................ 10
2 System Description ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Delivery Content.................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1.1 Delivery of spectro2guide ........................................................................................................ 11
2.1.2 Delivery of spectro2go ............................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Names and Functions of Parts ............................................................................................................ 13
2.2.1 Frontside ................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Rearside..................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.3 Docking Station ........................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.4 Instrument in Docking Station................................................................................................. 15
2.2.5 Test and Calibration Standards................................................................................................ 16
2.3 Measurement Principle ....................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.1 45°c:0° Geometry ...................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.2 D:8° Geometry .......................................................................................................................... 17
2.4 Software Installation........................................................................................................................... 18
3 Getting Started............................................................................................................................. 19
3.1 System Diagram................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.1 System Setup for spectro2guide .............................................................................................. 19
3.1.2 System Setup for spectro2go ................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Docking Station ................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Charging Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.1 Charge via Docking Station ..................................................................................................... 21
3.3.2 Charge via Power Supply ......................................................................................................... 21
3.4 Using the Main Menu ......................................................................................................................... 22
3.5 Setting Measurement Parameters...................................................................................................... 23
4 Perform Measurements ............................................................................................................... 25
4.1 Difference Measurement .................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.1 Loading existing Standard ....................................................................................................... 26
4.1.2 Search for closest Standard...................................................................................................... 29
4.1.3 Measure new Standard ............................................................................................................ 30
4.2 Absolute Measurement....................................................................................................................... 32
4.3 Perform Quick Check........................................................................................................................... 33
4.4 Opacity Measurement......................................................................................................................... 34
4.5 Organizer Measurement..................................................................................................................... 36
5 Browse Measurements................................................................................................................. 37

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5.1 View Measurement Data .................................................................................................................... 37
5.2 Delete Standard................................................................................................................................... 39
5.3 Delete Test series................................................................................................................................. 40
6 System Configuration .................................................................................................................. 41
6.1 Measurement Parameter .................................................................................................................... 42
6.1.1 Color System ............................................................................................................................. 42
6.1.2 Color Equation.......................................................................................................................... 43
6.1.3 Measurement-Screen................................................................................................................ 44
6.1.4 Color Indices.............................................................................................................................. 45
6.1.5 Geometry .................................................................................................................................. 46
6.1.6 Statistics..................................................................................................................................... 48
6.2 Wireless Connection............................................................................................................................ 50
6.2.1 Connect Automatically............................................................................................................. 50
6.2.2 Connect Manually..................................................................................................................... 51
6.2.3 Network Information ............................................................................................................... 53
6.2.4 Disconnect Network ................................................................................................................. 53
6.3 Instrument Calibration........................................................................................................................ 54
6.3.1 Auto Diagnosis and Calibration............................................................................................... 55
6.3.2 Manual Diagnosis ..................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.3 Calibration Standard ................................................................................................................ 58
6.3.4 Test Standards........................................................................................................................... 59
6.3.5 Calibration Information ........................................................................................................... 60
6.4 Perform Factory Reset ......................................................................................................................... 61
6.5 Protect Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 62
7 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 63
7.1 Error Messages..................................................................................................................................... 63
7.2 Measurement Problems ...................................................................................................................... 63
7.3 Battery Problems ................................................................................................................................. 64
7.4 Connection Problems .......................................................................................................................... 64
8 Technical Data............................................................................................................................... 65
8.1 Color..................................................................................................................................................... 65
8.2 Gloss ..................................................................................................................................................... 65
8.3 General................................................................................................................................................. 66
8.4 WLAN RF Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 66
8.5 WLAN Antenna.................................................................................................................................... 66
9 Service and Maintenance............................................................................................................. 67
9.1 General Information ........................................................................................................................... 67
9.2 Storing the Instrument........................................................................................................................ 67
9.3 Cleaning the Instrument ..................................................................................................................... 67
9.4 Cleaning the Standard Tiles................................................................................................................ 67
9.5 Calibration and Repair Service ........................................................................................................... 68
9.6 Contact Addresses ............................................................................................................................... 68
10 Service Points ............................................................................................................................... 69

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1 Introduction
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, appear-
ance 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 VALUE-ADDED services:
• 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
worldwide 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
CAUTION
Familiarization with safety instructions is necessary
Absence of knowledge of safety instructions threatens your health and can
damage the instrument. Read the safety instructions before you use the in-
strument the first time.
The safety instructions are part of the delivery content. You find the safety
instructions in the dedicated booklet enclosed to the instrument carrying
case.
The safety instructions also include information about disposal, liability and
copyright.
CAUTION
Ergonomic Hazard due to Discomfort and Fatigue
Discomfort and fatigue during usage of the instrument could lead to er-
gonomic hazards. For example a drop-down of the instrument is conceiv-
able.
Always use the instrument with the safety wrist strap and take regularly
breaks during your work with instrument.
WARNING
Eye damage 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.

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1.2 Disposal
Disused electrical equipment such as this instrument or its batteries and / or
battery packs must be professionally disposed.
Do not dispose it in household garbage and make sure to observe the na-
tional law in your country.
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 soft-
ware or documentation.
BYK-Gardner precludes all liability claims if the usage described in “In-
tended Use” is disregarded. Any other usage than described in “Intended
Use” is not according to the purpose of the instrument and leads to termi-
nation of liability claims.
See also
• Intended Use [}10]
1.4 Copyright
Specific properties and structural characteristics of the instrument are intel-
lectual 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 2020 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 follow-
ing 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 equip-
ment 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 equip-
ment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own ex-
pense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user´s authority to operate the equip-
ment.

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RF exposure statement (portable devices)
This device complies with the RF exposure SAR test exclusion requirements
for portable devices, if a minimum separation distance (2 cm) to the an-
tenna is kept. If the device is used and held correctly, the distance to the
antenna will be maintained 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 dif-
ferent 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
Operate button on the rear side of the instrument or triggering the mea-
surement on the display, the instrument measures the surface and pro-
cesses, 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 touch-
screen display you can select icons and functions directly.
2.1 Delivery Content
The items listed below are contained in the packaging. Please contact BYK-
Gardner if any item is missing or damaged.
2.1.1 Delivery of spectro2guide
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 System documentation 5 Hand strap, power supply ca-
ble and USB cable type B/A to
connect docking station with
PC
2 USB online cable type C/A for
direct data transfer
6 Docking station
3 Power supply 7 External black high gloss and
green standard for testing
4 Instrument with protective cap 8 External white standard for
calibration
For more details on the spectro2guide refer to our website:
•https://www.byk-instruments.com/c/p-32824

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2.1.2 Delivery of spectro2go
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 System documentation 4 Power supply with adapters
type A/C/G/I
2 Hand strap and USB online ca-
ble type C/A for direct data
transfer
5 External black high gloss and
green standard for testing
3 Instrument with protective cap 6 External white standard for
calibration
NOTICE
The docking station in the spectro2guide delivery can be purchased as an
accessory for the spectro2go. All sections about docking station within this
documentation are valid for spectro2guide and spectro2go with docking
station.
For more details on the spectro2go refer to our website:
•https://www.byk-instruments.com/c/p-343

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2.2 Names and Functions of Parts
2.2.1 Frontside
1
2
3
1 LED:
Measure:
• Lights up in green during measurement.
• Lights up in blue if the sample is fluorescent.
• Lights up in pink if color change due to fluorescence is bigger
than 1/3 of the tolerance This is default value, it can be changed
in the software “smart-chart”.
• Blinks red in case of a measurement error.
NOTE:
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 or-
der to operate the instrument.
3 Protective cap:
• Remove before putting into docking station or performing mea-
surements.
• Attach when instrument is not used or placed in the transporta-
tion case.

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2.2.2 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 instru-
ment.
• Data transfer: Connect to PC in order to transfer data between
instrument 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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2.2.3 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.
2.2.4 Instrument in Docking Station
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1 Instrument inserted in docking station

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2.2.5 Test and Calibration Standards
1
2
3
1 Black high gloss test standard 3 White calibration standard
2 Green test standard
Consult Instrument Calibration [}54] for details on usage.

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2.3 Measurement Principle
The instrument is available with two different measurement geometries.
2.3.1 45°c:0° Geometry
The 45°c:0° geometry uses 45° circumferential illumination and 0° viewing
perpendicular to the sample plane. The circumferential illumination is es-
sential to achieve repeatable measurement results on directional and struc-
tured surfaces
The 45/0 geometry simulates the normal condition used for color evalua-
tion. For example, when we read a glossy magazine we position it to avoid
the gloss from coming into our eye. A high gloss sample with the same pig-
mentation is visually judged darker by the eye when compared to a matte
or structured sample.
2.3.2 D:8° Geometry
A sphere geometry illuminates the sample diffusely by means of a white
coated integration sphere. Baffles prevent the light from directly illuminat-
ing the sample surface. Measurement is done using an 8° view angle.
A sphere instrument may be operated under two different measurement
conditions: specular included (spin) or specular excluded (spex). In the
“spin” mode, the total reflected light is measured. In the “spex” mode, a
gloss trap is used to capture the directly reflected light (gloss). Color is mea-
sured independent of the sample’s gloss or surface texture

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2.4 Software Installation
The software “smart-chart” is a modern and intuitive program to docu-
ment, analyze and optimize your color, gloss and fluorescence data. It is
available in two different software packages: “smart-lab Color” and
“smart-process Color”.
• Download the ZIP file from: https://www.byk-instruments.com/spec-
tro2guide
• Save it on your hard drive into a new folder.
• Extract the complete archive.
• In the extracted folder, right mouse click on the file install.exe.
• Select Run as administrator.
• Follow the setup instructions on the screen.
After software download both software packages can be used for 30 days
free trial. Thereafter, you need to register either for one of the two soft-
ware packages. The standard delivery includes two licenses for the selected
software package.

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3 Getting Started
Please observe following notes when you put the instrument into opera-
tion.
• Assemble the entire system, consisting of instrument, docking station
(option) and software. Consult System Diagram [}19] for more infor-
mation.
• Place the instrument in the docking station and allow it to charge fully.
The docking station automatically charges the instrument and per-
forms auto diagnosis. Consult Docking Station [}20] and Charging Pro-
cedures [}21] for more information.
• Press the Operate button in order to turn the instrument on.
• Become familiar with the main menu for a quick navigation. Consult Us-
ing the Main Menu [}22] for more information.
• Press the displayed icons on the touch screen with your finger or the
stylus in order to navigate through the menu and perform functions.
• Use the hand strap as protection against dropping the instrument.
• Use the software “smart-chart” to tap the full potential of the instru-
ment. Consult Software Installation [}18] for more information.
3.1 System Diagram
3.1.1 System Setup for spectro2guide
The entire system consists of instrument, docking station with power supply
and software.
Connect docking station with power supply (1).
Place instrument in docking station (2).
Docking station automatically charges the instrument and performs auto
diagnosis.
Connect docking station with PC via USB cable (3).
Download and install “smart-chart” software (4).
Turn instrument on by pressing the Operate button.

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3.1.2 System Setup for spectro2go
The entire system consists of instrument, power supply and software.
Connect instrument (1) via USB cable (2) with PC.
Download and install “smart-chart” software (3).
Turn instrument on by pressing the Operate button.
If instrument is to be charged, disconnect USB cable from PC.
Connect instrument (1) via USB cable (2) with power supply (4).
3.2 Docking Station
The docking station is used to store the instrument when it is not in use. It
charges the instrument and automatically performs auto diagnosis after po-
sitioning. This ensures that the instrument is always ready for operation.
Default interval for auto diagnosis is 7 days - this can be adapted via the
system settings, see Instrument Calibration [}54].
To put the docking station into operation:
• Connect the docking station with the charger to the power supply grid.
• Connect the docking station via USB cable to the computer that is
meant to run the software “smart-chart”, see Software Installation
[}18].
• The power LED lights up in green and the docking station is ready to
use.
NOTE:
If you buy a docking station as an accessory for the spectro2go, you can add
it via the configuration menu, see Instrument Calibration [}54].