BYK multi-angle User manual

Operating
Instructions
Betriebsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Modo d’uso
Instrucciones
de uso
multi-angle
spectrophotometer
For Equipment and
Service please visit:
www.multiangle.net

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multi-angle
spectrophotometer
Operating instructions
Betriebsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Manualed’uso
Instrucciónesdeuso
Patent pending
Patent angemeldet
Demande de brevet en cours
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BYK - Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Straße 8
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.bykgardner.com
82538 Geretsried

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Table of Contents
Page
1 Description of the System 4
2 Safety Instructions 5
3 General Information 7
4 Installing the Batteries 8
5 Controls 10
6 Getting Started 11
7 Measurement Techniques 12
8 Measure 13
9 Calibrate 14
10 Delete 18
11 Joblist 19
12 Change Names 20
13 Browse 21
14 Interface 22
15 Base Station 23
16 Technical and Standard Data 24
17 Delivery Notes 26
18 Errors and Warning Messages 27
19 Cleaning and Maintenance 29
20 EC Declaration of Conformity 143
Specifications subject to change without notice
Contents/Inhaltsverzeichnis/Sommaire/Contenido/Indice
English 3
German 31
Français 59
Italiano 87
Español 115

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1 Description of the System
The multi-angle spectrophoto-
meter is a custom instrument for
the use with the DuPont Perfor-
mance Coatings computer
system. The instrument is an easy
to use tool for measuring the color
of automotive paint finishes and
storing the information for the
uploading data to the respective
software provided by DuPont Per-
formance Coatings.
The instrument is operated by the
Operate button and the menu -
scroll wheel. Both, the Operate
button and the scroll - wheel are
used to switch on the instrument.
The display can be configured in
English, German, French, Italian or
Spanish.
The instrument complies with the
following standards: DIN 5033,
5036, 6174; ISO 7724; ASTM
D2244, E308, E2194.

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• No claims of product liability or warrantee can be honored if
the device is not operated in accordance with the operating
instructions or the instructions on the instrument.
• If you use the unit and accessories properly, there are no
hazards to fear – none of a mechanical nature and none caused
by electrical shock.
The following paragraphs contain information about the safe use
of the device.
• Please use only accessories that are available for the unit. See
“Delivery Notes” and the “Technical and Standard Data” for furt-
her information.
• Avoid exposure to continuous humidity and condensation (see
Technical and Standard Data). Avoid splashing with water,
chemicals or other liquids.
• Do not perform any repairs on the unit, neither mechanical nor
electrical yourself. The unit must be opened by trained
professionals only. Please contact our customer service
department in such cases. They will be happy to assist you as
quickly as possible.
• Only devices that meet the requirements for low-voltage safety
may be connected to the RS 232 interface.
• You can disconnect the measurement device and accessories
from the power supply by removing the battery box from the
battery compartment.
Safety Instructions 2

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• When working with the batteries and the battery compart-
ment, make certain there is no short circuit on the contacts. Me-
tallic objects must not come in contact with the bare contacts.
• Safety advices for batteries: Do not crush or dismantle, do not
heat or incinerate, do not immerse in any liquid. This may cause
explosion or release harmful substances.
• In case you intend not to use the instrument for a longer
period of time, take out the batteries in order to avoid that the
batteries leaks inside the instrument and thus causes damage.
• Caution: 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.
• You will find the technical data for all system components such
as the measurement unit and battery compartment on the
respective manufacturer’s plates and in the section Technical and
Standard Data
• 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.
• Please read the instruction manual before placing the
instrument in service and observe the safety instructions.
2 Safety Instructions

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General Information 3
The measurement unit consists of sensitive optical and electronic
precision parts. Treat the unit as an expensive camera. Prevent it from
being dropped, bumped or shaken!
Do not hold the unit by the measurement aperture. You should not allow
any foreign objects to get into this opening.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Do
not store it in a hot or dusty environment. The case that comes with the
unit offers the best protection when the unit is being stored.
Avoid prolonged high relative humidity and do not allow water to form
from condensation (see Technical and Standard data).
Protect the measuring unit from moisture, chemicals and corrosive
vapors.
The unit housing is resistant to many solvents. However, we cannot
guarantee resistance to all chemicals. You should therefore use a soft,
moist cloth for cleaning. For clean excessive dirt and dust, use ethanol
or cleaning alcohol. Do not use any acetone!
If the device is exposed to excessive static electricity, it may happen
that the display goes blank. If this happens, wait until the instrument
turns itself off automatically and then turn it on again.
Please note that batteries are special refuse and shall not be disposed
of together with household refuse. Pay attention to the producers
instruction or how to dispose of the battery.

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4 Installing the Batteries
Before putting the unit in
operation, read the operating
instructions and pay attention to
the safety instructions and
general instructions in Section 2.
Unpack the device and check
the delivery for completeness (for
scope of delivery, see Section
Delivery notes).
Power supply
battery - operated
The batteries must be placed in
the measuring unit for operation.
The device runs on four AA 1.5-V
alkaline batteries.
Use only alkaline batteries
(AA /LR6)!
Depending on the exact brand,
the capacity of each battery-set is
sufficient for about 3.000
measurements. When the battery
voltage falls below the required
minimum voltage in the course of
operation, the following message
appears on the display
Battery empty!
To ensure that the unit is always
ready for operation, it is
recommended to have spare
batteries handy, especially when
performing measurements in the
field.
Changing the battery
To insert or change the batteries,
open the lid of the battery
compartment (1) and take out the
battery box as shown below (2).
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Insert the new batteries.
Make sure that the
batteries are correctly
oriented in the battery box
according to the (+) and (-)
marks.
Insert the battery box into the
battery compartment and press it
inside with one finger. Set the
battery compartment cover in the
guidance again. Lock the cover
by sliding it downwards until it
snaps.
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