Datacolor 200 User manual

Datacolor 200

Datacolor 200 User Guide
Datacolor® 200 User Guide
Part No. 019-400019, Rev A
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Datacolor 200 User Guide
CONTENTS
Datacolor 200 ............................................................................................................................................. 1
About Datacolor 200 .................................................................................................................................................1
Electrical/EnvironmentalRequirements ......................................................................................................................1
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................................................1
Feature Summary .....................................................................................................................................................2
Accessories..............................................................................................................................................................2
About This User’s Guide ...........................................................................................................................................3
Cable Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Cables .....................................................................................................................................................................4
Cable Installation......................................................................................................................................................5
Controls and Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 6
Status Panel .............................................................................................................................................................6
Powering Up.............................................................................................................................................................6
Instrument Calibration............................................................................................................................... 7
General Calibration Information.................................................................................................................................7
Datacolor 200 Setup and Calibration .........................................................................................................................8
Instrument Setup for Datacolor PAINT.......................................................................................................................8
Datacolor PAINT Instrument Calibration ....................................................................................................................9
Setup and Calibration for Other Datacolor Programs..................................................................................................9
Sample Presentation and Measurement ................................................................................................. 13
Sample Viewing Port ..............................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 15
Sphere Cleaning .....................................................................................................................................................15
Tile Handling and Cleaning......................................................................................................................................15
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Datacolor 200 InstrumentSpecifications ..................................................................................................................17
Miscellaneous Technical Information........................................................................................................................18

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Datacolor 200 User Guide 1
Datacolor® 200
About Datacolor 200
Datacolor 200 is a member of the newest generation of Datacolor bench top color measuring
instruments. Incorporating state-of-the-art CMOS integrated circuit technology in the instrument
design, it is intended for use as a device for measuring, specifying and evaluating color in both
laboratory and retail settings.
Electrical/Environmental Requirements
Power
100 –240 VAC
50 to 60 Hz
1 A
Absolute Operating
Environment
5º to 40º C
20-85% RH, non-condensing
Altitude up to 2,000 meters
Safety Warnings
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
CAUTION
There are no user-serviceable parts for this equipment
Light Source
Do not stare directly into the open port located in the front door panel when the measurement is in
progress. Staring directly into the light source can result in eye discomfort similar to that caused by
staring at a camera flash.
Power
CAUTION
Disconnect power before servicing.
The power cord supplied with the unit must be used.

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Feature Summary
Datacolor® 200 employs state-of-the-art features including the spectrometer, integrating sphere, light
source, and optics. Below is a summary of those features:
FEATURE
DESCRIPTION
Integrating sphere
Barium coated sphere
Measurement
Geometry
D/8º geometry, specular
component included (SCI) or
excluded (SCE).
SP2000 Spectral
Analyzer
Proprietary dual-channel
holographic grating. 256-
photodiode linear arrays used
for both the reference and
sample channels.
Light source
Pulsed xenon flash lamp
Wavelength
Resolution
2 nm
Reporting
Interval
10nm
Accessories
All models come with the following standard accessories:
Power cable
USB cable
Black trap
White tile
Green tile
Memory stick
NOTE
A serial cable for the instrument is available for purchase.

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Calibration Tiles
A black trap, white tile and green tile are provided with Datacolor 200.
The black trap and white tile are used each time the instrument is
calibrated.
The green tile is used during calibration to perform a diagnostic test.
The calibration accessories are located in a drawer at the
base of the instrument, and should be kept there when not in
use.
Aperture Plates
Datacolor® 200 is a single aperture instrument. However, a variety of aperture sizes are available to
accommodate different applications. Consult with a Datacolor representative to determine the correct
aperture size for your application.
NOTE
Appendix, Instrument Specifications provides details about the aperture sizes available for Datacolor
200.
About This User’s Guide
This guide is provided in a PDF format for easy access. To return to the page previously viewed when
using the hyperlinks, press the following key combination:
<ALT> <left arrow key>

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Cable Installation
Cables
WARNING
Turn off power BEFORE working with any cables.
Datacolor® 200 requires the use of two cables, a power cable and an instrument cable that connects
the instrument to the computer.
WARNING
Refer to Electrical/Environmental Requirements before connecting the instrument.
The connections for these cables are located on the back of the instrument.
Power Cable
A six-foot power cable is provided with the instrument.
Power Cable
Instrument Cable (USB)
Power Switch
Power Connection
Serial Connection
USB Connection

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Power is supplied to the back of the unit via a 3-prong male connector.
WARNING
The power cord supplied with the unit must be used.
Instrument Communications Cable
The instrument is connected to a computer through a USB port.
USB Cable Connection
NOTE
A serial connection can also be used to connect to the
instrument. A serial cable is available for purchase.
Cable Installation
1. Plug the female end of the power cord into the
power receptacle on the rear panel of the
instrument. Insert the plug into a standard AC outlet.
2. Connect the instrument cable to the appropriate
connector on the rear panel of the instrument.
3. Connect the instrument cable to a communications
port on the back of the computer.
4. Tighten each connection securely to ensure proper signal.
NOTE
When the connection is made and the program is launched, the instrument will be detected
automatically

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Controls and Indicators
Status Panel
The status panel indicates the current instrument settings being used. Below is the status panel for the
Datacolor® 200:
OPTION
Calibration. Indicates if the calibration interval has expired.
Red. Calibration has elapsed. Recalibrate the
instrument before using to ensure an accurate
measurement.
Green. Instrument is calibrated.
Service. Indicates when the instrument should be serviced.
Amber. Annual service check is recommended.
Green. Instrument is performing properly.
Powering Up
WARNING
The power cord supplied with the unit must be used.
1. Verify all cable connections.
2. Plug the AC power cord into an outlet.
3. Attach the instrument cable to the instrument, and
to a port on the computer
4. Turn on the computer.
5. Turn on the power switch. It is the red switch on
the back of the instrument.
6. When power is applied, all mechanisms are
automatically reset.
NOTE
If the instrument is not turned on before you launch a Datacolor program, you may receive an error
message.
1. When the front panel Calibration LED remains lighted, your instrument is ready to be calibrated.
2. Launch a Datacolor program.
Power switch