BYK micro-TRI-color 345 000 015 Series User manual

Measure what you see
micro-TRI-color
Type 345 000 015
Operating Instructions

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All rights reserved

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Disposal ................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Copyright............................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Declarations ........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5.1 EU Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................................... 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 Instrument with Docking Station ................................................................................................. 12
2.1.2 Instrument without Docking Station ............................................................................................ 13
2.2 Names and Functions of Parts ................................................................................................................ 14
2.2.1 Top View..................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Side View .................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.3 Bottom View ............................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.3.1 Instrument with Docking Station.................................................................................. 16
2.2.3.2 Instrument without Docking Station ............................................................................ 16
2.2.4 Power Supply .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.5 Combined Standard .................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.6 Safety Wrist Strap........................................................................................................................ 18
2.2.7 Docking Station........................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.8 USB Docking Station Cable.......................................................................................................... 19
2.2.9 USB Interface Cable..................................................................................................................... 19
2.3 Measurement Principle........................................................................................................................... 20
2.3.1 Measurement Angles 15° - 45° - 105°......................................................................................... 20
2.3.2 Measurement Angles 25° - 45° - 75°........................................................................................... 20
3 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 21
3.1 Charging the Instrument ........................................................................................................................ 21
3.1.1 Charge via Power Supply............................................................................................................. 21
3.1.2 Charge via Docking Station ......................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 22
4 Calibration and Check.................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1 Perform White Calibration...................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Perform Green Check............................................................................................................................. 24
5 Measure ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.1 Measure without Worklist ...................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Measure with Worklist ........................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.1 Load Worklist .............................................................................................................................. 29
5.2.2 Delete Worklist............................................................................................................................ 29
5.2.3 Measure Worklist ........................................................................................................................ 29

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5.2.4 Store Worklist ............................................................................................................................. 30
5.3 Displayed Values .................................................................................................................................... 31
6 Browse .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1 View Measurement Values ..................................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Delete Measurement Values................................................................................................................... 34
7 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 35
7.1 Turn Beeper On / Off.............................................................................................................................. 36
7.2 Activate WiFi.......................................................................................................................................... 36
7.2.1 Connect with WiFi....................................................................................................................... 36
7.2.2 Disconnect from WiFi .................................................................................................................. 39
7.2.3 Reconnect with WiFi.................................................................................................................... 39
7.3 Select Language..................................................................................................................................... 40
7.4 Enter Date and Time .............................................................................................................................. 40
7.4.1 Select Time Zone ......................................................................................................................... 41
7.4.2 Set Time...................................................................................................................................... 41
7.4.3 Set Date ...................................................................................................................................... 42
7.5 Get Instrument Information.................................................................................................................... 43
7.5.1 Get General Information ............................................................................................................. 43
7.5.2 Get Calibration Information......................................................................................................... 43
7.5.3 Get Network Information ............................................................................................................ 44
7.6 Perform Factory Reset ............................................................................................................................ 45
8 Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
8.1 Technical Data ....................................................................................................................................... 47
8.1.1 General ....................................................................................................................................... 47
8.1.2 Instrument .................................................................................................................................. 47
8.1.3 Touch Screen .............................................................................................................................. 48
8.1.4 WLAN RF Specifications............................................................................................................... 48
8.1.5 WLAN Antenna ........................................................................................................................... 48
8.2 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 49
8.3 Service and Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 50
8.3.1 General Information .................................................................................................................... 50
8.3.2 Storing the Instrument ................................................................................................................ 50
8.3.3 Cleaning the Instrument.............................................................................................................. 50
8.3.4 Cleaning the Standard Tiles ......................................................................................................... 51
8.3.5 Calibration and Repair Service ..................................................................................................... 51
8.3.6 Service Points .............................................................................................................................. 52

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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
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
Ergonomic Hazard due to Discomfort and Fatigue
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.

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1.2 Disclaimer
Exclusion of Liability
No claims of product liability or warranty can be honored if the device is not oper-
ated in accordance with the operating instructions.
1.3 Disposal
Disused electrical equipment such as this instrument and its batteries must be pro-
fessionally disposed. Do not dispose it in household garbage and make sure to ob-
serve the national law in your country.
1.4 Copyright
Information on 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 2020 BYK-Gardner GmbH
All rights reserved

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1.5 Declarations
1.5.1 EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby,
BYK Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Strasse 8
D-82538 Geretsried
declares, 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 - RED (R&TTE) Directive
The following harmonized standards were applied:
• EN 61010-1:2010
• EN 61326-1:2013
Geretsried, December 7, 2020
Frank R. Wagner
Managing Director
1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA)
This equipment contains a radio module with FCC-ID:
• QPU8000 or
• 2ADHKATWINC1510.
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.

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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.
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 or
• 20266-WINC1500PB.
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
MIC ID: R 204-A00009

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1.6 Intended Use
The instrument is designed to measure color on different surfaces.
By placing the base plate of the unit onto a surface and pressing either the button
Operate on the side of the instrument or triggering the measurement on the dis-
play, 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.
It allows to download predefined worklists from a 3rd party software in order to or-
ganize the measurement process.
It stores the measured values in memory for upload to the respective software in
order to search for the best matching color formulation.
A resistive display allows additional functionalities.

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2 System Description
The micro-TRI-color is a portable, three angle spectrophotometer. It is operated by
the button Operate and the touch screen display. The button Operate is used to
switch on the instrument. On the touch screen display icons and functions can be
selected directly.
2.1 Delivery Content
The items listed below are contained in the packaging:
1. Instrument with Docking Station [}12]
2. Instrument without Docking Station [}13]
Please contact BYK-Gardner if any item is missing or damaged.

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2.1.1 Instrument with Docking Station
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Illustration1: Arrangement of parts in the case for instrument with docking station
1 Safety and short instructions 6 Instrument carrying case
2 Safety wrist strap 7 USB cables:
Type A / B for docking station
Type A / C for instrument
3 Power supply with proprietary
plug for docking station
8 Docking station
4 Power supply plugs
(US / JP, EU, UK, AU / CN)
9 Instrument
5 Stylus (inserted in instrument) 10 Combined white and
green standard

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2.1.2 Instrument without Docking Station
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Illustration2: Arrangement of parts in the case for instrument without docking station
1 Safety and short instructions 6 Instrument carrying case
2 USB cable type A / C 7 Plugs for power supply
3 Safety wrist strap 8 Power supply with USB C plug for
instrument
4 Stylus (inserted in instrument) 9 Instrument
5 Combined white and
green standard

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2.2 Names and Functions of Parts
2.2.1 Top View
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Illustration3: Top view
1 Status-LEDs
Measure:
• Light up in blue during measurement.
• Light up in red in case of a measurement error.
• Light up in green if the measurement was successful.
Charge:
• Light up in red during charging.
• Light 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 op-
erate the instrument.
3 Stylus:
Can be used for touching the icons on the screen.

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2.2.2 Side View
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Illustration4: Side view - right
1 Protective snap closure:
Protects the optics against foreign
objects.
2 Button Operate:
• Turns the instrument on.
• Executes a measurement.
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Illustration5: Side view - left
3 Open protective snap closure. 4 USB type C plug:
• Is used for charging.
• Is used to transfer data be-
tween instrument and PC.

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2.2.3 Bottom View
2.2.3.1 Instrument with Docking Station
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Illustration6: Bottom view – instrument with contacts for docking station
1 Contact pins for docking station 2 Protective snap closure
2.2.3.2 Instrument without Docking Station
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Illustration7: Bottom view – instrument without docking station
1 Measurement pins:
At least 3 of 4 have to be pressed
to perform a measurement.
2 Measurement aperture

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2.2.4 Power Supply
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Illustration8: Power plugs and supply
1 Power plugs:
Can be clipped on the power
supply.
2 Power supply:
• USB C plug for instrument
• Proprietary plug for docking
station
2.2.5 Combined Standard
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Illustration9: Standards for calibration and check
1 White standard: Calibration 2 Green standard: Check

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2.2.6 Safety Wrist Strap
The instruments provides a mounting option for the safety wrist strap. Use the
hand strap as protection against dropping the instrument.
Illustration10: Safety wrist strap
2.2.7 Docking Station
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Illustration11: Docking station
1 Contact pins for instrument 2 Socket for USB type A / B cable
3 Socket for power supply cable

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2.2.8 USB Docking Station Cable
This cable is used to connect the docking station with a PC for data exchange.
Illustration12: USB cable type A / B for docking station
2.2.9 USB Interface Cable
This cable is used to connect the instrument with a PC for data exchange.
Illustration13: USB cable type A / C for instrument

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2.3 Measurement Principle
The micro-TRI-color illuminates the sample at an angle of 45° to the sample sur-
face. The reflected light is detected at three different angles, calculated from the
specular direction in the illumination plane.
The instrument is available with following measurement angles:
• 15° - 45° - 105° or
• 25° - 45° - 75°.
2.3.1 Measurement Angles 15° - 45° - 105°
2.3.2 Measurement Angles 25° - 45° - 75°