Datacolor 45 User manual

Datacolor 45 User Guide, 10.2013, Version. 1.0
Datacolor 45
User’s Guide
Datacolor 45
(models 45G CT, 45G, 45S)

Datacolor 45 User Guide, 10.2013, Version. 1.0
Datacolor 45 User’s Guide (October, 2013)
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Contents
Datacolor 45 ________________________________________________________________ 3
About Datacolor 45 _______________________________________________________ 3
Electrical/Environmental Requirements________________________________________ 3
Safety Warnings____________________________________________________________ 4
Feature Summary___________________________________________________________ 5
Datacolor 45 models _______________________________________________________ 6
Accessories________________________________________________________________ 7
USB on the go technology____________________________________________________ 8
Charging the instrument__________________________________________________________ 9
Connecting the instrument________________________________________________________ 15
Main Menu______________________________________________________________________15
Navigation__________________________________________________________________ 15
Calibration__________________________________________________________________15
Settings____________________________________________________________________ 18
Date and Time_______________________________________________________________18
Calibration Intervall__________________________________________________________ 19
Sound_____________________________________________________________________ 19
Gloss ladder________________________________________________________________ 20
Language __________________________________________________________________ 21
Auto Standard Limit _________________________________________________________ 21
PC Access__________________________________________________________________22
Calibration__________________________________________________________________26
BluetoothTM Communication___________________________________________________ 28
Communication with Datacolor Tools Software_______________________________________ 30
Setting Up Datacolor Tools software for portable operation_________________________ 30
Loading Standards from Datacolor Tools to Datacolor 45___________________________32
Loading Standards from Datacolor 45 to Datacolor Tools __________________________ 33
Transferring Batches into Datacolor Tools from Datacolor 45 _______________________ 34
Measuring Standards/ Batches directly into Datacolor Tools Desktop________________ 36
Datacolor Tools set up (only for importing batches from Datacolor 45)________________36
Standalone operation____________________________________________________________ 37
Standard and Batches________________________________________________________ 37
Measure new Standard_______________________________________________________ 37
Use current Standard from instrument__________________________________________ 38
Search and Find Standards____________________________________________________39

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Measure new batch__________________________________________________________ 40
Measure new batch vs. stored Standard_________________________________________ 40
Search and find stored batches________________________________________________ 43
Results Standard, Batches: options_____________________________________________44
Results Standard, Batches: illuminants__________________________________________45
Data ______________________________________________________________________ 45
Delete Standards, Batches____________________________________________________ 45
Options____________________________________________________________________ 47
Naming Standards___________________________________________________________ 47
Naming Batches_____________________________________________________________ 48
Multiple, average measurements_______________________________________________ 49
Aperture Mode _____________________________________________________________ 49
Auto Standard _____________________________________________________________ 50
Gloss measurements_________________________________________________________ 51
Tolerances_________________________________________________________________ 51
Selecting tolerances________________________________________________________ 52
Edit tolerances_____________________________________________________________ 52
Define gloss tolerance ______________________________________________________ 55
Searching for tolerances_____________________________________________________ 56
Work with tolerances_________________________________________________________ 57
Delete tolerance_____________________________________________________________ 60
System Info_____________________________________________________________________61
Update Firmware________________________________________________________________ 62
Restart System_________________________________________________________________ 63
General information for all sub menus______________________________________________ 63
Cable Installation and power switch________________________________________________ 64
Power supply___________________________________________________________________ 65
Power Switch___________________________________________________________________ 65
Communication Cable____________________________________________________________65
Viewing, changing system port assignment__________________________________________ 65
Maintenance___________________________________________________________________ 70
Tile handling and cleaning________________________________________________________ 70

Datacolor 45 User Guide, 10.2013, Version. 1.0
Appendix_____________________________________________________________________ 72
Datacolor Global Support____________________________________________________ 73
PC requirements for Datacolor Tools____________________________________________ 74
Instrument Specification______________________________________________________ 75
Index_________________________________________________________________________ 76

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Datacolor 45
About the Datacolor 45
The Datacolor 45 is a member of the newest generation of Datacolor hand-held 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 industrial settings.
Electrical/Environmental Requirements
Power
Battery
Absolute Operating
Environment
5Vdc, 3.2A (input to the 45)
100 – 240 VAC( input to the AC power adapter)
50/60 Hz, 0.6A Input
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery, 3.7V
Charge Voltage 4.2V
Maximum Charge Current: 1.5A
Charge: 0<T<50°C Discharge : -20<T<60°C
Store between 40% and 50% capacity;
Do not store above 140°F (60°C). Do not crush, short
circuit, mutilate, reverse polarity, disassemble, or dispose
of in fire; might explode, cause burns, or release toxic
materials.
5º to 40º C
20-85% RH, non-condensing
Indoor Use
Altitude up to 2,000 meters

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Safety Warnings
If the equipment is used in amanner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment maybe impaired.
Battery: Do not store above 60°C (140°F), crush, short circuit, mutilate, reverse polarity, disassemble,
or dispose of in fire;might explode, cause burns, or release toxic materials.
CAUTION
There are no user-serviceable parts forthis equipment.
For batteryreplacement: Unit must be returned to factoryor an authorized Datacolor
Service Center.
Light Source
Do not stare directlyinto the open port located in the bottom of the instrument when the
measurement is in progress. Staring directly into the light source can result in eye discomfort
similar to that of staring at a camera flash.
Power
CAUTION
Disconnect power before servicing.
The power supplysupplied with the unit mustbe used.

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Feature Summary
The Datacolor 45 employs state-of-the-art features including the spectrometer, light source, and
optics. Below is a summary of those features:
FEATURE DESCRIPTION PURPOSE/BENEFIT
Measurement
Geometry
45/0º geometry Provides accurate and repeatable
measurement of smooth and
textured surfaces
Includes a built-in 60º gloss meter
for simultaneous measurement of
Gloss and Color
SP2000 Spectral
Analyzer
Proprietary dual-channel
holographic grating. 256-
photodiode linear arrays used
for both the reference and
sample channels.
Dual channel design provides
continuous monitoring of sample
illumination and compensates for
changes. 256-photodiode array
enhances the precision of the
measurement.
Light source Total Bandwidth LED
Illumination
Provides consistent full width
illumination for accurate and
repeatable color measurement
Wavelength
Resolution
Effective
Bandwidth
2 nm Reflectance data is measured at
2.5nm intervals from 400 – 700nm.
10nm Greater precision enhances the
measurement accuracy.

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Datacolor 45 models
Datacolor 45 is available in different models
45G CT
45G
45S
11mm aperture
11mm aperture
11mm aperture
metal stand
metal stand
metal stand
Tile holder
Tile holder
Tile holder
black trap
black trap
black trap
white tile
white tile
white tile
black gloss tile
black gloss tile
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Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
User Guide CD
User Guide CD
User Guide CD
Certificate of Instrument
performance
Certificate of Instrument
performance
Certificate of Instrument
performance
Certificate of
Characterization White
Standardization Tile
Certificate of
Characterization White
Standardization Tile
Certificate of
Characterization White
Standardization Tile
USB cable
USB cable
USB cable
Aluminium Case
Aluminium Case
Aluminium Case
USB Stick W/
45G CT Cal Data
USB Stick W/
45G Cal Data
USB Stick W/
45S Cal Data
Power cord/
adapter/international plug
adapters
Power cord/
adapter/international plug
adapters
Power cord/
adapter/international plug
adapters

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Accessories
Models (Datacolor 45G CT, 45G,45 S) come with the following standard accessories:
 AC Adaptor with power cable
 Precision calibration/measurement stand
 USB cable
 Black Trap, White Tile (models DC45G CT, DC45G, 45S)
and Gloss Tile (only model DC45G CT, DC45G)
 USB Flash Drive with Calibration Data
precision calibration/
measurment stand
USB flash drive with calibration data
black trap
white tile
gloss tile
(only Datacolor 45G CT,
Datacolor 45G)

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 Optional available in combination with high end calibrator: can holder, V-block
Datacolor 45 with precision calibration/ V-block, can holder
Measurement stand
USB-On-The-Go technology
USB-On-The-Go technology enables USB peripherals, such as, USB flash drive, USB HID keyboard profile for keyboard and
barcode scanners.
Currently supported keyboard layout is US101..

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Charging the Instrument:
Please make sure that your Datacolor 45 instrument is fullycharged before using.
DC45 must be charged for 8 hours before use.
Note !Instrument need to be switched to ON position before attaching the power connector.
The instrument does notcharge through the USB connection, so it is necessaryto use the AC Adaptor to charge the
instrument.
Each AC Adaptor comes with acollection of plugs forconnecting to power supplies in different
regions. Select the appropriate plug foryour region and place itinto the charger head by sliding the
lock open and snapping the plug in place. Make sure that the lock slides firmlyback in place and that
the plug is secure before plugging into your Power Outlet
.
Global Plugs Sliding Lock Lock in Place

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Connecting
the Instrument:
The Datacolor 45 connects to your computer viaUSB or Bluetooth.
!NOTE: Before youconnect the instrument forthe firsttime, please install the Datacolor Tools
software provided with the instrument.When fully installed, close the Tools software forthe initial
Driver connection to the instrument.
To connect the instrument, connect the instrument to the computer viathe USB cable and go to the
PC Accessicon
For USB, make sure that the instrument is connected to the computer via the provided USBcable
and that the Tools software is up and running. For Bluetooth, please make sure that Bluetooth is ON
in your computer.
The PC Accessscreen will show the connection has taken place by displaying arrows on the
connection icon.
Not Connected USB Connected
The computer will display amessage sayingthat newhardware is found and the driver is being installed.
The Datacolor 45 uses Serial over USB communication, so youwill need to open the DeviceManager in the
Control panel. Open the Ports (COM&LPT) section:
PC acces menu

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You will see the Datacolor 45 listed with aCom Port address. Make note of that address and close
the devicemanager. This step is only necessaryforthe firsttime an instrument is connected To the
Tools software. This address will be remembered by the software after you enter the information in
the procedure below.
Start the Datacolor Tools software.
If youhave chosen the Textile mode, the default User name is DCI.No password is assigned, so
leave the Password field blank.
If youhave chosen the Pigment mode, the user name is USERand the password is CC3.
The next window to open is the Driver’s measurement window. Press the ADDbutton to add the Datacolor 45
to the Driver list:

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Select CURRENT DATACOLOR INSTRUMENTS and Datacolor 45 fromthe drop down menus:
Select the COMport that was noted earlier in the Ports list of the Device Manager.
Enter the serial number of the instrument (labeled on the bottom of the Datacolor 45.)
Click ADD to complete the driver process.
If the Datacolor 45 does not appear in the NAME field, click on the drop-down menu and select it:

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The Driver window will now prompt youto calibrate the instrument. If youwish to use the integrated
Gloss Meter, Press the radio button next to GLOSS and click calibrate:
You should now calibrate the instrument, following the instructions fromthe CalibrationWizard.When
calibration is complete, the main Tools program will open.
When connected, the device will appear as aremote drive in the explorer panel on the left-hand side
of the Tools Screen. The standards will appear as folders in that drive. Batches will be in the folders.
(see REDbox in image below.)
!NOTE: While connected, the Datacolor 45 actsas adumb instrument and does not display or
store measurement results. If younavigate away fromthe PC Accesswindow on the instrument, the
connection to the computer will be severed.

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To measure through the Tools software, select the Instrument tab in the top menu ribbon andthen press CALIB:
The calibration wizard will then walk youthrough the steps forcalibrating. Choose the GLOSS option
if youwant to make Gloss measurements. This will ensure that youcalibrate for Gloss.

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Main Menu (for standalone operation)
Navigation
Navigate using 5-way button (up, down, left, right and OK)
OK selects highlighted function
Left, right will navigate to the different menues
Calibration
Instrument calibration menu

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Model (Datacolor 45G CT, 45G, 45S): calibration with high end calibrator (black trap, white tile)
optional for (Datacolor 45G CT gloss tile)
precision calibration,
measurement stand
USB flash drive with calibration data
black trap
white tile
gloss tile
(only Datacolor 45G
CT, Datacolor 45G)

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Place the Instrument into the Calibration traywith the measuring aperture over the Black Trap hole
(follow instructions on screen)
1.Black Trap
2. White Tile
3. Gloss Tile
Press „measurement“ button“
Press „measurement“ button“
Press „measurement“ button“