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M a nua l c o l o r S t r i k e r
PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
FL-33458
USA
From outside US: +1
Tel: (561) 320-9162
Fax: (561) 320-9176
www.pce-instruments.com/english
www.pce-instruments.com
PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
Units 12/13
Southpoint Business Park
Ensign way
Hampshire / Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
From outside UK: +44
Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: (0) 2380 98703 9
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Content
1. General Information 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Security 5
1.2.1 Symbols 5
1.2.2 General remarks 5
1.2.3 Safety instructions 6
1.2.4 Precautions 6
1.2.5 Information Notes 6
1.2.6 Disposal instructions 6
1.2.7 Cleaning Instructions 7
1.2.8 Safety 7
1.2.9 Handling the lithium-polymer battery (LiPo) 8
1.2.10 What to do if the LiPo cells catch fire 8
1.3 Warranty Claims / Disclaimer 8
2. Commissioning / Start 9
2.1 Scope 9
2.2 Product Description 9
2.3 Device overview / Construction of the device 10
2.4 Applications 10
2.5 Initial Operations and Preparation 11
2.6 Installing the software 11
2.7 Connecting the device to your computer via Bluetooth 11
2.7.1 connection using the built-in Bluetooth 11
2.7.2 Secondary compounds 12
2.8 Reconnecting 12
3. Use of the colorStriker 12
3.1 Using the measurement help instrument 12
3.2 Discretionary measurement 13
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Content
4. Description of the software 13
4.1 User Interface 13
4.2 Functions in the menu bar 14
4.2.1 File 14
4.2.2 Options 15
4.3 Using the template structure 15
4.4 Function of the Archive 16
4.5 Deviation Delta E (ΔE) 16
4.6 Saving the data 16
4.7 Show only reference values < Delta E (ΔE) 16
4.8 Functions in the status bar 16
5. Functions of the software 17
5.1 How to measure the color of objects 17
5.2 Entering the reference values 17
5.3 Saving values 17
5.4 Not using the colorimeter 17
5.5 Turning the device off 17
6. Error messages / Troubleshooting (Computer) 18
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1. General Information
of this Color Meter
1.1 Introduction
We thank you for choosing our product. With the purchase of the color measuring tool colorStriker you are holding in your hand the
most advanced device of its kind in the field of color measurement.
Color is an important part of our daily life and is present everywhere. The human eye is often the decisive criterion for assessing the
accuracy of a color. However, eye fatigue can often perceive the color incorrectly. In this case, powerful color sensors are used to detect
the color quickly and reliably and detect this objective. Spectrophotometers, colorimeters and densitometers are now on the market to
set up device groups. We are happy to present our innovative color measurement device, which does not belong to these categories,
but represents an entirely new generation of color measurement. It is a Truecolormeter, which sees color the way the human eyes sees
color but without getting tired or fatigued. The focus of our measurement method is the visual representation of the measured color.
It is accuracy at the highest level. See for yourself!
This manual will help you get started in using your device. You‘ll quickly discover how user friendly and easy to use the colorStriker is
and what it offers, without any prior knowledge.
We recommend you read through this manual carefully and pay attention to our important notes as to the proper functioning of the
colorStriker. For additional questions contact us at any time.
Warning! Information on how to dispose of the device.
Important! For disposal of the device see section 1.2.6 on how
to properly dispose the device.
Warning! Important information to help you better use
the device.
Important! Information to help better use the device and
understand its various functions
Danger! Health and safety risks.
Warning! Possible situations which could cause bodily harm.
Caution! Risks of danger or damage which can be cause
to the device.
Warning! Possible situations which could cause damage
to the device.
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1.2 Security
Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure proper and safe use the colour meter colorStriker.
1.2.1 Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual and are for your own safety and proper use of the colorStriker.
1.2.2 General remarks
Please adhere strictly to our instructions to avoid damage to people and the device. Here are some points with the symbols introduced
above and the related notes.
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1.2.3 Safety instructions
• Do not dispose of in a fire.
• Usetheequipmentwiththeincludedpowercable.
• Chargingthedevicemustbedoneindoors.
• Never point the laser directly in the eyes, this can cause major damage.
• The device is not a toy and should not be handled by children.
1.2.4 Precautions
• Pleasedonotopenthedevice.Inthecaseofunauthorizedopeningortemperingwillvoidanywarrantybythemanufacturer.
• Iftheshellisdefectivediscontinueuseofthedevice.
• colorStrikermustnotbeexposedtodirectsunlight.Pleaseusetheproductattemperaturesbetween-10°and+40°.
• Cleantheunitasprescribed.
1.2.5 Information Notes
• Observethebatterystatusofthedevice.
• Observethehandlingdeviceistoachieveaccurateresults.
1.2.6 Disposal instructions
• EDonotdisposeofthisproductinhouseholdwaste.
• Byrecyclingthisproductitsupportstheconservationofnaturalresourcesandthushasapositiveimpactontheenvironment.
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1.2.7 Cleaning Instructions
The colorStriker is very well finished and sealed. Nevertheless, dirt particles can settle on the unit, particularly along the charging
socket and around the port openings. This can cause the device to malfunction.
In this case, gently clean it with a clean, soft cloth. For stubborn dirt, moisten the cloth.
Donotuseaggressivecleaningdetergentsorsolvents.Pleasedonotuseanypointed,sharpobjects,riskofsurfacedamage.
colorStrikerisaruggedandsplash-proofdevicehoweverpleaseavoidanyunnecessaryshocks,andextremetemperatureuctuations
aswellasexposuretowater.
1.2.8 Safety
AdditionalsafetyinformationabouttheincludedpowersupplytypeFW7600/05
Note:
- Donotopenthecasetoavoidelectricshock!
- Beforecleaningtheapplianceitmustbedisconnectedfromthemains.
- Theinputandoutputvaluesmaynotexceedthevaluesspeciedonthedevice.
- Themaximumambienttemperatureis40°C.
- Usethedeviceonlyindryareas.
- Donotoperatetheunitinceilingsockets
Specifications:
- Input:AC100-240V/90mA/50-60Hz
- Output:DC5V/650A(SELV)
- Keeptheowner‘smanualinasafeplaceforfuturereference.
- Makesurebeforeconnectingtothemains,themainsvoltagematchesthatshownonthenameplate.
- Thisproductisnotintendedtobeused bypersons(includingchildren)with physical,sensoryormentaldisabilities orlackof
experienceand/orknowledge,unlesstheyaresupervisedbyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafetyorreceivedinstructionsabout
how the device should be used. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
- To avoid danger of a damaged exible cord must only from the manufacturer, its service agent or similar professional will
be replaced
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1.2.9 Handling the lithium-polymer battery (LiPo)
- Toloaduseonlytheincludedchargingcable.Anymanipulationoralterationofthechargingcablecancauseseriousdamage.
Check the charging cable regularly for damage and do not use damaged charger cable.
- ThemanufacturerisnotliablefordamagecausedbyincorrectuseoftheLiPobatteries.
- DonottakeLiPobatteriesinareorotherheatsources.
- DonotremoveortamperwiththeLiPobattery.
- AvoidextremeTemperaturesespeciallyover40°thebatterycouldpossiblyoverheatand/orexplode.
- DonotthrowtheLiPobatterypacksintheground
- DonotopentheLiPo.
- Avoidgettingtheproductwet.
- Donotchargeunderdirectsunlightornearare.
- DonotchargenordischargedtheLiPoinreversepolarity
- DonotexposealeakingLiPotobareskin.
1.2.10 What to do if the LiPo cells catch fire
IfsomehowtheLipo-cellscatchesrepleasefollowthefollowingprocedures:
- Staycalmandsecurethearea.
- Evacuatethearea.
- Ifpossible,removeallammableobjectsfromthedangerarea.
- Donotinhalethesmokeorfumes.Thereisariskofpoisoning.
- Donotmakeanyattemptstoextinguishwithwaterthiscouldcauseanexplosion.
Onlyusethefollowingtoextinguishingare:
- Drysand,reextinguishers,reblankets,suitablerefractorylid,saltwater.Approachtherewiththewindatyourbackanduse
the extinguisher to extinguish the re. Be sure to completely empty the extinguisher and make sure the re area has been
completely smothered.
- Disposeofthepollutantremainsaswasteinaccordancewithgovernmentregulationsonlyaftercompletecooling(>2hours)
to clear. Wear protective gloves.
- Ifyouneedassistancecontactyourlocalredepartmentforhelp.
1.3 Warranty Claims / Disclaimer
Pleasedonotattempttoopenthedevice.Inthecaseofunauthorizedopeninganywarrantybythemanufacturerisnullandvoid.
Werecommendkeepingthepackingmaterials(cardboard,paper,transportbag)inthecaseyouneedtosendyourunitinforservice.
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2. Commissioning / Start
The colorStriker is a solid device. With its attractive design, light and compact form can easily be used “on the go” for all types of
measurements(mobileapplicationcanbeusedwithLaptopsorAndroid-basedMobiles,Tablets).
2.1 Scope
Supplied with the following items:
• FcolorimetercolorStriker
• PowerSupply
• colorStrikerSoftware
• Measuringhelp
• Certicate
• Transportbag
2.2 Product Description
Through years of development and advanced technology the colorStriker is the latest generation of color measurement device
available on the market. colorStriker offers a variety of applications, whether for architecture, for food industry, medicine or virtually
any other eld - colorStriker knows no boundaries and allows you to archieve exact color results. . After the fast and accurate
measurement data using the included software colorStriker presented visually and realistically on your screen and can be
further processed.
Benefits of the colorStrikers:
• Offersyoucolormeasurement,asthehumaneyeseesit.
• Non-contactcolormeasurement.
• TheBluetoothinterfaceoffersaconvenientcommunicationwithyourcomputerorAndroidbasedmobilePhones/Tablets.
• ThenewchipallowsthecolorStrikermoreefcientandrapidmeasurement.
• Asmallandlightweightform,youcantakeanywhere.
• Thesuppliedsoftwareiscapableofmeasuringthevaluesinthedifferentdenitions,suchasCieLabtorepresentthemeasured
color and realistically by structural adjustment on the monitor.
• Twomeasurementsareusedtocomparetwoobjects.
• Long-lifeLEDsandwhitelightLEDs.
• Longbatterylifethroughreducedpowerconsumption.
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2.3 Device overview / Construction of the device
Drawingsanddescriptions
AtthebottomofthecolorStrikeraretwowhiteLEDstotherightandleft.Thesensorsarelocatedexactlyinthemiddleatthebottom.
OntheuppershellaretwobuttonsAandBincludingtwoLEDsinredandgreen.Thedeviceforthepowerunitislocatedattherear
of the instrument.
2.4 Applications
• Measurementofthecolordifferencebetweenreferenceandsample
• Measurementoftheabsolutecolorvalue
• EvaluationandprocessingofmeasuredobjectswiththesoftwarecolorStriker
2. Commissioning / Start
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2.5 Initial Operations and Preparation
After you have unpacked the instrument and accessories, the first step is to setup the device:
Charging:
Takethemonitorandconnectittothecharger/powersupply.Plugthepoweradaptertotheoutlet.
2.6 Installing the software
For a successful installation and operation of the software your computer must meet the following requirements:
System requirements
• PC/LaptopwithWindowsXPSP3,WindowsVista,Windows7
• CD-ROMdrive
• Bluetooth
• Android-basedMobilePhones/Tabletsversion2.1andlater
It is important to temporarily disable the virus scanner, for a successful installation!
Software Installation:
After starting the Windows operating system, you can install the colorStriker as follows:
1.InserttheCD-ROMintothedriveofyourcomputer.
2.Iftheinstallationdoesnotstartautomatically,select„setup.exe“.
3.Followtheinstructionsinthesetupprogramonthescreen.
2.7 Connecting the device to your computer via Bluetooth
2.7.1 connection using the built-in Bluetooth
1. ActivateyourBluetoothonPC/laptop(ifnotalreadyon).SeemanualofthePC/laptop.
2. NowpresstheBbuttontoturniton.Now,theredoperation-LED*(belowtheBbutton)andthegreenLED(belowtheAbutton)
willash.Inaddition,thetwofunctionLEDsbrieylightuptogether.
*TheLEDshavetodistinguishbetweentheoperation-LEDsandthefunction-LEDs.Theoperation-LEDsarethesmallvisible
lightbelowthebuttonsthatlightupinredandgreencolor.Thefunction-LEDsarethebuilt-inLEDs,whicharenotseenfrom
outside. These are noticeable only on the lower side of the device in the form of circles of light.
2. Commissioning / Start
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3. ThecolorStrikershouldnowbeconnectedtothedeviceviaBluetoothtoyourcomputer.Tosetupthecolorimeterpleaseclickon
theBluetoothiconinthebottomleftofthecolorStrikersoftware.Thesearchwillautomaticallysearchfornewdevices.Onceyour
Bluetooth connection is activated and the device is found, a window appears with a small box on your screen. In this eld,
enterthePINcodeofcolorStrikers,thedefaultsettingis0000.
4. NowyourdeviceshouldhaveaBluetoothconnection.
2.7.2 Secondary compounds
WhenthedeviceisconnectedtoyourcomputerviaBluetoothandthesoftwareisinstalled,youonlyneedtoturnonthedevice,as
describedabove.YoudothiswiththeBbuttontostartthesoftwareandbegintomeasuring.
2.8 Reconnecting
AfteraperiodofnonuseandthedeviceisnotpairedwithaPCviaBluetoothitwillswitchoffautomatically.Ifyouwanttousethe
deviceagain,presstheBbutton,theredLEDwilllightup.Youwillalsoneedpressthereconnectbuttoninthestatusbarofthe
colorStriker-softwareinordertoreconnect.
3. Use of the colorStriker
colorStrikerisaveryuser-friendlytruecolormeter.Toenjoyitsuseandproduceaccurateresults,pleasereadthefollowingguidelines.
3.1 Using the measurement help instrument
Included in the packaging is a measuring instrument to help obtain the optimal measuring distance. This tool will also help you
develop a feel for the device and the type of measurements. It is designed as a cradle for the colorStriker allowing for an ideal
measuringdistanceof15mmandacircularmeasuringareaof18mm.Touse,placethetoolfacedownontheareatobemeasured
makingsureitsitsatandsecurelyonthearea.PlacethecolorStrikeronthetool.Nowyoucanstartmeasuring.
PresstheAorBbuttonquicklysothatthewhiteLEDslightupandthedevicewillautomaticallytrigger.TheBbuttonmeasuresa
referencevalue,andtheAbuttonmeasuresyoursample.TointerruptthemeasurementprocessbrieypresstheAorBbutton,you
can then start again.
In order to become familiar with using the device you should practice measuring the same area with the both buttons. After the
measurement,thevalueswillbeimmediatelyvisibleonyourscreen.Moreover,acquaintyourselfwiththemeasurementusingtheright
angledorientation/properattitudeofthedeviceinhandtoachieveoptimalresults.Forastouchingthedeviceinthemeasurement
with the measuring means, so the device should also be held later in the hand.
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3.2 Discretionary measurement
In this exercise, you should rst reference B with the measurement using measure then compare with measurements of the
measurement without using you to. They should develop a feel for how you hold the device properly to get a good result. We suggest
measuringanobjectwithauniformpaintsurface.Inthiscase,youshouldmeasureapointwiththeBbutton,thenagainwiththeA
buttononthesamepoint.Onthescreenyouwillseehowsimilarordifferentyourresultsare.Theresultcanbeseenbothvisuallyon
thescreenandintheformofanumericvalue.ThisisthedeviationdeltaE(AE).Youshouldperformthisexerciseseveraltimestoget
themeasurementsonthesameobjectandtrytoachievetheDeltaEvalueoflessthan1.
1. Takethedeviceinthehand(sothatthebuttonsarelocatedabove).
2. HoldingthecolorStrikerparalleltotheobject/areatobemeasuredquicklypresstheAbutton(measurement)orB(reference)once
while slowly approaching the object/area. Try to achieve the optimal distance of 15 mm in order to gain the most accurate
measurement.
3. Measureatadistanceof15mmtotheobject.Whentheoptimumdistanceisreached,thedevicewillautomaticallytransfer
the data to the computer and will emit a tone.
The color difference between reference and measurement is in the middle of the application and is shown as Delta E (AE) with
a displayed value.
4. Description of the software
colorStrikersoftwareisaneasy-to-usePCsoftwareforWindows.colorStrikersoftwareallowsvisualrepresentationofthemeasured
colors. With this software you can see the real color results accurately compare two color values, their results and save for later refe-
rence.Youseeexactlythecoloryouhavemeasuredandnotonlyanumericalvalue.
4.1 User Interface
Theapplicationwindowconsistsofsixareas.Atthetopisthemenubar,includingalargeeldwithseveralapplications.Totheleft
aretheapplicationsforthemeasurementofAandtotherightforthereferenceB.Inthemiddle,underthewindowwiththecolor
differenceDelta(AE),themeasuredcolorswillappearasyouseeitintheexamplescreenshot.
Belowisthestatusbar,theirfunctionsaredescribedbelow.
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4.2 Functions in the menu bar
InthemenubarthemainprogramfunctionsfromthecolorStrikersoftwareareshown.Thefunctionsareexplainedbelowindetail.
4.2.1 File
Whenselecting“File”thedrop-downmenuopensandthefollowingsub-menuscanbefound
Export archive data:
Herethefullpackageisexported:
ExporttoExcel:Forseparateanalysis,themeasureddatacanbeexporteddirectlyintoExcel.(FromExcel2007)
ExporttoXML:Forexample,tosenditbymail.YoucanalsoaddothercolorStrikerusersexchangedata.
Import archive data:
HereyoucanimportasavedarchiveinXMLformat.
Exit:
Exittheprogram.
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4.2.2 Options
Whenselecting“Options”itopensthedrop-downmenutotherightandthefollowingsub-menucanbefound.
Copy measuring:
Copiesthemeasuredcolor(numerically)inanyMS-Ofcele.
Copy reference:
Copiesthereference(numerically)inanyMS-Ofcele.
Auto connect on startup:
Connects the device automatically when you start your computer.
Show delta(L,a,b):
YoucanshowthedistancebetweenL,aandbseparatelywithtickingthisoption.
Language:
Here you have the option of choosing the operating language.
Display color spaces:
Showsthemeasuredcolorvaluesinsixdifferentways:CIELab,CIEXYZ,sRGB,HCUC,CIELSh,LSh.
Reference sources:
This feature allows you to select the software stored reference templates and present them.
CIE chromaticity diagram:
ThisshowsyouthepositionofthecurrentvaluesintheCIEdiagram.
4.3 Using the template structure
Differenttemplatestructures such as woodorstonecanbeusedwiththisoption.Within each structuralfamilyyoucanchoose
different structures for the color representation. This gives you a realistic representation of the color of the object structure.
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4.4 Function of the Archive
Here you can archive your measured values to store and retrieve.
4.5 Deviation Delta E (ΔE)
This function shows the color difference between two values. In this case, you see the difference between the measurement and the
reference.Deviation<DeltaE(ΔE).HHereyoualsohavetheabilitytoselectdifferentCIE-Formulas,suchasCIE76CIE94,CIEDE2000,
CMC(1:1),CMC(2:1),DIN99,DIN99oandΔEs(Lübbe).AYouwillalsohavethecolordifferencesofL,aandbseparately.
4.6 Saving the data
ByclickingonSaveA,thearchivewillopenautomatically.Itwillautomaticallycreateanewalbumwiththecurrentdateandcreate
asubfoldercalled„NewFolder“andthemeasurementisthendisplayedas„Sample1”.ThetextiseasytochangebyclickingtheF2key.
Usingthe„Ctrl“keyandclickingacolorswatchinthearchivesyoucanseethecolormeasuredasanewreference.
Byright-clickingonthealbum,asmallpop-upwindowwithadditionalfunctionswillappear.Youcandeletethealbum,createanew
folder or create a new album.
4.7 Show only reference values < Delta E (ΔE)
When setting this function the software will only show you reference data below the color difference selected.
4.8 Functions in the status bar
The status bar is divided into four areas.
TherstbuttonontheleftsideisusedtosearchfornewBluetoothdevices.Ifyoupressthisbutton,thenewdevicewillappearafter
a few seconds in the third button.
Thesecondbuttonis„reconnect“,i.e.ifyouhaveconnectedyourdevicepreviouslytothePC,butitisnotfound,pressthisbuttonto
reconnect.
The third function on the left shows the status of the colorimeter. There may be three different prompts.
„Please connect device“:
The device is not connected to your computer. Follow the instructions in point 2.7. connect the device with your computer
via Bluetooth.
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„The measuring device is ready“:
The device is connected and you can begin measuring.
„The instrument has been switched off“:
This message means that the colorStriker is no longer operational. In this case, you must restart the unit. Follow the instructions in
section 2.8. Notes on the restart.
In the middle of the status display is a display of the last calibration of your screen. We recommend periodically recalibrating your
screen. The calibration is a prerequisite for optimum color reproduction on the screen.
5. Functions of the software
This section describes how to use the software during the measurement.
5.1 How to measure the color of objects
Afterreadinghowtousethecolorimeterandconductingafewexercises,youcannowstartwiththecorrectmeasurement.
PresstheAbuttontomeasurethecolorofyourobject/areaandtheBbuttontoenterthereferencevalueanddesiredvalue.After
you have measured, there is an audible tone and the measured color will appear immediately on the screen.
5.2 Entering the reference values
HereyoucanenterthereferencevaluesinthecolorStrikersoftware.If,forexample,youhaveaLabvalueandyouwanttoseehow
this looks, type the value in the window, and it appears on the right side of your screen.
5.3 Saving values
Tosavethemeasurementresultmadepressthe„SaveA“or„SaveA+B“tosavetheresultsandreferencevaluetogether.Additional
informationforthemeasurementcanbeenteredinthetextboxabove.Savedmeasurementscanberecalledbyclickingon„Archive“.
5.4 Not using the colorimeter
If you don’t use the colorStriker but the connection between PC and measuring tool is active the device will make a acoustic tone after
5minutes.ThedevicewillnotshutdownwhilebeingconnectedwiththePC,onlyifyouclosetheapplication.
5.5 Turning the device off
Toturnthedeviceoff,presstheAandBbuttonsimultaneouslyafewseconds,untilthelightsgoout.
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When starting the software it will search your PC to connect to the colorStriker if the unit is switched off this error message will
appear.
Troubleshooting:FirstclickonOKandthenverifythatthedeviceisturnedon,otherwisefollowthestepsinsection2.7.2 connection
using the built-in Bluetooth.
6. Error messages / Troubleshooting (Computer)
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