PCE Instruments PCE-XXM 30 User manual

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PCE-XXM 30 Colorpicker
User Manual
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Last change: 25 February 2022
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................ 2
3Delivery scope....................................................................................... 2
4Device description ................................................................................ 3
5Switch the meter on and off................................................................. 3
6Make a measurement............................................................................ 3
6.1 Pass/Fail measurement.................................................................................................... 4
7App connection ..................................................................................... 4
7.1 Establish connection ........................................................................................................ 4
7.2 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 5
7.3 Settings............................................................................................................................ 6
7.4 Calibration.......................................................................................................................10
7.5 Viewing saved measurement data...................................................................................11
8Warranty............................................................................................... 12
9Disposal ............................................................................................... 12

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
Measuring geometry and angle
D/8-SCI
Calibration
Automatic
Colour spaces
CIE-LAB, CIE-LCh, HunterLab, CIE-Luv,
Yxy, XYZ, RGB
Formulas for colour difference
ΔE*ab, ΔE*cmc, ΔE*94, ΔE*00
WI
ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73, CIE/ISO,
AATCC, Hunter, Taube Berger Stensby
YI
ASTM D1925, ASTM E313-00,
ASTM E313-73
Blackness
My, dM
Colour shade
ASTM E313-00
Colour density
CMYK(A, T ,E ,M), Milm, Munsell, opacity,
dye strength, colour strength
Light source type
LED (full and visible wavelength range)
Light source
A, B, C D50, D55, D65, D75, F1 ... F12, CWF,
U30, DLF, NBF, TL83, TL 84, U35
Measuring angle
2°, 10 °
Repeatability
ΔE*ab<0.1
Difference with two different colour meters
(IIA)
ΔE*00<0.4
Accuracy refers to the average measurement of 12 BCRA Series II references.
Measuring aperture
Ø8 mm
Wavelength interval
10 mm
Wavelength
400 ... 700 nm
Measuring time
<1 s
Display
LC display, 135 x 240 p, 1.14"
Interfaces
Bluetooth, USB-C
Power supply
5 V DC, 1 A
Battery life
approx. 10,000 measurements
Environmental conditions
5 ... 45 °C, <90 RH, non-condensing
Dimensions
Ø35 x 130 mm / Ø1.37 x 5.11"
Weight
87 g / 3 oz
3 Delivery scope
1 x PCE-XXM 30
1 x white reference
1 x USB-C cable
1 x user manual

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4 Device description
No.
Description
1
Display
2
Measuring aperture
3
Magnetic white reference, serial number, model name and key
5 Switch the meter on and off
To switch on the meter, press the key on the top of the meter. To turn off the
meter, press and hold this key until "Power off" is displayed. This takes at least 5
seconds.
6 Make a measurement
To make a measurement, first switch on the meter. Remove the white reference
and then place it on the key of the meter so that the serial number and model
name are on the outside and the white reference is no longer visible on the inside.
A magnet in the reference will keep the module in place. Now place the meter
appropriately on your sample. Make sure that the measuring aperture is
completely closed. Now push the magnetic reference plate to press the
measuring key. The measurement is carried out directly and the measured value
is shown on the display.
Note:
To be able to make settings to the meter, an Android-capable end device with a
Bluetooth interface is required.

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6.1 Pass/Fail measurement
With the Pass/Fail function, colours can be compared to each other. To access this function, press
and hold the key on the meter for two seconds. The meter switches directly to this mode. The
measurement can be made directly. If the measured value is within the set parameters, "PASS"
is displayed and the display appears in green. If the measured values are outside the parameters,
"FAIL" is displayed and the display turns red. To return to normal measuring mode, press and
hold this key again for two seconds.
Note:
To be able to make settings to the meter, an Android-capable end device with a Bluetooth
interface is required.
7 App connection
In order to connect the meter to an Android-enabled meter, the meter must have a Bluetooth
interface. To make settings, the PCE-XXM 30 app must be downloaded. This app can be found
in the Play Store.
7.1 Establish connection
After installing the app, it can be opened directly. A connection to the meter can then be
established via the "Connect" button. If necessary, you will be asked for a recommended
calibration after the connection has been established.
Note:
The connection must not be made via the Bluetooth setting of the mobile end device. The
connection must be established via the app.

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7.2 Operation
No.
Description
1
Start measurement
2
Measured value display
Other views are available by swiping left or right.
3
Measurement of the reference colour
4
View of the measurement window
5
View of all settings
6
Measurement of the sample colour
7
Indication whether the sample colour is within the set parameters of the reference
colour
8
Settings of the meter’s parameters and view of all measured colours
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7.3 Settings
To make settings, go to "Personal Center". From there you can make the following settings:
Setting
Meaning
Connecting, Disconnect
Connect and disconnect the meter.
Device Data
Read out the data memory and clear it if necessary. The
values can only be saved on the mobile end device.
Settings
Measurement parameters can be set here.
Language
The language of the meter and the app can be set here. If the
language has been set, a synchronisation must be carried out
via "Settings" so that the language is adopted. If a language
is not available in the meter, English is used.
About
General information about the app is displayed here.
.
Note:
Once settings have been made, they must be synchronised with the meter. You can do this by
applying the "Sync to instrument" button.

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In the "Parameters" window, settings for the measurement can be made, such as the colour
spaces or the light source.

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Via the item "Tolerance", all settings for the pass/fail function can be made.