USTER HVI SPECTRUM User manual

Date: June 2008
Part Number: 255-450-00671
English
USTER® HVI SPECTRUM
HIGH VOLUME FIBER TEST S
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW ...................................... 1-1
1PURPOSE ...........................................................................1-1
2INTRODUCTION ...................................................................1-1
3VISUAL CUES USED IN THIS MANUAL .........................................1-2
4MAJOR SYSTEM DISTINCTIONS ................................................1-3
5HVI SPECTRUM EQUIPMENT .................................................1-4
6SYSTEM DRAWING ...............................................................1-6
7 HVI SPECTRUM SYSTEM MODULES .........................................1-7
7.1 Micronaire Module...................................................1-7
7.2 Length/Strength Module ............................................1-8
7.3 Color/Trash Module .................................................1-8
7.4 Moisture Probe.........................................................1-9
8SOFTWARE FEATURES ............................................................1-9
8.1 Error Messages ........................................................1-9
8.1.1 Keyboard Commands ..................................1-10
8.2 Exit.......................................................................1-10
8.3 Labels ...................................................................1-11
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ................................ 2-1
1GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................2-1
2ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .....................................................2-2
2.1 Required Laboratory Conditions..................................2-2
2.2 Air Requirements ......................................................2-3
2.2.1 Air Quality Requirements................................2-3
3UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES (UPS)....................................2-4
4FLOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS..................................................2-4
4.1 Standard
HVI SPECTRUM ..........................................2-5
4.2
HVI SPECTRUM I ......................................................2-6
4.3
HVI SPECTRUM II .....................................................2-7
5CONNECTIONS...................................................................2-9

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CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW .................... 3-1
1CONTROL SYSTEM................................................................3-1
2SOFTWARE.........................................................................3-3
2.1 HVI SPECTRUM Main Menu.......................................3-3
2.1.1 Testing .........................................................3-4
2.1.2 Setup .........................................................3-4
2.1.3 QualiProfile ..................................................3-5
2.1.4 Reports ......................................................3-5
2.1.5 Bale Manager...............................................3-5
2.1.6 Help ............................................................3-6
2.1.7 Quit.............................................................3-6
3RESETTING THE SYSTEM..........................................................3-7
CHAPTER 4 CALIBRATION .................................. 4-1
1OVERVIEW.........................................................................4-1
2COTTON CALIBRATION..........................................................4-2
3MODULE CALIBRATION ..........................................................4-4
3.1 Length/Strength Calibration .......................................4-6
3.1.1 Length/Strength and Uniformity Calibration ......4-7
3.2 Micronaire Calibration............................................4-10
3.2.1 Calibration Procedures for Micronaire............4-12
3.3 Color Calibration ...................................................4-13
3.4 Trash Calibration....................................................4-17
3.4.1 Procedures for Flash Calibration....................4-18
3.4.2 Procedures for Trash Calibration ...................4-19
3.5 Temperature and Humidity Calibration ......................4-21
3.6 UV Meter Calibration..............................................4-23
CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM CHECK................................ 5-1
1OVERVIEW.........................................................................5-1
2SYSTEM CHECK SELECTION MENU ............................................5-1
2.1 Micronaire ..............................................................5-2
2.1.1 Calibration Check .........................................5-2
2.1.2 Calibration Test.............................................5-5
2.2 Length/Strength........................................................5-6
2.2.1 Calibration Check .........................................5-6
2.2.2 Calibration Test.............................................5-7
2.3 Color/Trash.............................................................5-8

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2.3.1 Calibration Check .........................................5-8
2.3.2 Calibration Test.............................................5-8
CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURATIONS .......................... 6-1
1INTRODUCTION ...................................................................6-1
2SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SCREEN............................................6-1
2.1 Test Setup Tab..........................................................6-2
2.1.1 Lot Limits ......................................................6-5
2.1.2 Creating Lot Limits .........................................6-6
2.1.3 Edit Lot Limits ................................................6-9
2.1.4 Delete Lot Limits...........................................6-11
2.2 Measurement Selection Tab .....................................6-12
2.3 General Setup Tab .................................................6-13
2.4 Temperature and RH Tab.........................................6-14
2.5 Retest Tolerance Tab ...............................................6-15
2.6 USTER® SCI Regression Coefficients .........................6-17
2.6.1 Changing the SCI Equation...........................6-18
CHAPTER 7 TESTING PROCEDURES ..................... 7-1
1OVERVIEW.........................................................................7-1
2TESTING SEQUENCE QUICK REFERENCE .....................................7-2
2.1 Step 1—Access the Main Testing Screen .....................7-3
2.2 Step 2—Choose from Additional Selections .................7-4
2.3 Step 3—Operator Identification..................................7-5
2.4 Step 4—Identify the Sample.......................................7-6
2.5 Step 5—Perform the Micronaire Test ...........................7-7
2.6 Step 6—Perform L/S and C/T (Optional Module) Tests..7-9
2.7 Exit from Testing.....................................................7-10
2.8 Printing the Test Results............................................7-10
3DETERMINING THE ACTION WHEN COTTON FAILS TO MEET LOT LIMITS7-11
CHAPTER 8 REPORTS ......................................... 8-1
1INTRODUCTION ...................................................................8-1
2CATEGORIES.......................................................................8-2
2.1 Creating Categories .................................................8-2
2.2 Overview of the Category System...............................8-4
2.3 Changing the Pre-Defined Categories..........................8-5
3DESIGNING/DELETING/MODIFYING REPORTS..............................8-6
3.1 Type and Format of Test Data.....................................8-6

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3.2 Designing a New Report ...........................................8-8
3.3 Modifying/Deleting a Report ...................................8-11
3.4 Generating a Report ...............................................8-12
3.5 Graphs .................................................................8-13
3.6 Creating a New Graph...........................................8-13
3.7 Deleting a Graph ...................................................8-15
3.8 Generating a Graph ...............................................8-16
3.9 Exporting Data.......................................................8-17
3.9.1 Export Data Type ........................................8-17
3.9.2 Export Options............................................8-18
3.10 Using the HVI SPECTRUM Database .........................8-19
3.10.1 Delete All Data for a Specific Lot .................8-19
3.11 Delete Multiple Records for a Lot...............................8-21
CHAPTER 9 QUICK REPORTS .............................. 9-1
1INTRODUCTION ...................................................................9-1
CHAPTER 10 BALE MANAGER .......................... 10-1
1OVERVIEW.......................................................................10-1
2ACCESSING BALE MANAGER ................................................10-2
3MAIN FUNCTIONS .............................................................10-4
3.1 File .......................................................................10-4
3.1.1 Data Import ................................................10-5
3.1.2 Exit............................................................10-7
3.2 Configure ..............................................................10-8
3.2.1 System Status..............................................10-9
4DEFINING CATEGORIES .....................................................10-11
4.1 How the Category System Works ...........................10-11
4.2 Number of Categories...........................................10-12
4.3 Why Category Definitions Should Remain the Same..10-12
4.4 Defining Categories—Initial Definition.....................10-13
4.4.1 Define Categories to Reflect Inventory ..........10-14
4.4.2 Define Growth Areas .................................10-16
4.4.3 Define Proportional/Centered Mix Criteria ...10-18
4.4.4 Define SCI Calculations..............................10-20
4.4.5 Changing the SCI Equation.........................10-21
4.5 Edit.....................................................................10-22
4.5.1 Bale Data.................................................10-22
4.5.2 Delete for Lot ID ........................................10-24
4.5.3 Delete for Growth Areas.............................10-25

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4.5.4 Delete Mix History.....................................10-26
4.5.5 Change Growth Area ................................10-27
4.6 Mix ....................................................................10-28
4.6.1 Make a Mix .............................................10-28
4.6.2 Active Mixes.............................................10-29
4.6.3 Preview/Accept Mix ..................................10-30
4.7 View...................................................................10-30
4.7.1 View Inventory Bale Data ...........................10-31
4.7.2 View Mix History.......................................10-32
4.7.3 View Mix History Details ............................10-33
4.7.4 View Mix History Histograms ......................10-34
4.7.5 View Mix History Trends.............................10-35
CHAPTER 11 USTER® QUALIPROFILE ................ 11-1
1INTRODUCTION .................................................................11-1
2QUALIPROFILE ...................................................................11-3
2.1 Selecting a Profile...................................................11-5
2.2 Designing a QualiProfile .........................................11-6
CHAPTER 12 DIAGNOSTICS ............................. 12-1
1INTRODUCTION .................................................................12-1
2DIAGNOSTICS...................................................................12-2
3ERROR LOG ......................................................................12-5
CHAPTER 13 MAINTENANCE............................ 13-1
1INTRODUCTION .................................................................13-1
2CLEANING THE SYSTEM .......................................................13-1
2.1 As Required...........................................................13-1
2.2 After Each Shift ......................................................13-1
2.3 Daily.....................................................................13-2
3CALIBRATION TILE CARE .......................................................13-2
3.1 Cleaning Calibration Tiles .......................................13-3
4SERVICE ..........................................................................13-4
CHAPTER 14 APPENDIX................................... 14-1
1
HVI SPECTRUM SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................14-1
2DISK INFORMATION............................................................14-3
2.1 Diskettes................................................................14-3

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2.2 Disk Operating System............................................14-3
2.3 Monitor Information ................................................14-4
2.4 Printer Information ..................................................14-4
2.5 Balance Configuration ............................................14-5
2.6 Recommended Lot Limits for Cotton ...........................14-7
2.7 Transmission Architecture.........................................14-8
2.8 Universal Record Format........................................14-10
2.9
HVI SPECTRUM Record Formats..............................14-12
2.9.1 Length/Strength ........................................14-12
2.9.2 Micronaire ...............................................14-15
2.9.3 Color & Trash ...........................................14-16
2.9.4 SCI..........................................................14-18
2.9.5 Maturity ...................................................14-18
2.9.6 Moisture...................................................14-19
2.9.7 NEP Count ...............................................14-20
2.9.8 UV ..........................................................14-21
3ERROR MESSAGES............................................................14-23
CHAPTER 15 GLOSSARY .................................. 15-1
CHAPTER 16 INDEX......................................... 16-1

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List of Figures
Chapter 1
Figure 1-1: Instrument with ALL optional modules ...........................1-6
Figure 1-2: Crush Hazard Label.................................................1-11
Figure 1-3: Shear Hazard Label.................................................1-11
Figure 1-4: CAUTION – Keep Clear of Door Label.......................1-11
Figure 1-5: WARNING – HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE ......................1-12
Figure 1-6: HVI SPECTRUM Equipment Label...............................1-12
Figure 1-7: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE Warning Label ....................1-12
Chapter 2
Figure 2-1: HVI SPECTRUM - Standard .........................................2-5
Figure 2-2: HVI SPECTRUM I .......................................................2-6
Figure 2-3: HVI SPECTRUM II ......................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Figure 3-1: Main Power Switch.....................................................3-1
Figure 3-2: Power Button/Vacuum Blower Button ............................3-2
Figure 3-3: HVI SPECTRUM Main Menu.........................................3-3
Figure 3-4: Testing Button ............................................................3-4
Figure 3-5: Setup Button ..............................................................3-4
Figure 3-6: USTER® QualiProfile Button .........................................3-5
Figure 3-7: Reports Button...........................................................3-5
Figure 3-8: Bale Manager Button ..................................................3-5
Figure 3-9: Help Button...............................................................3-6
Figure 3-10: About Screen..........................................................3-6
Figure 3-11: Quit Button .............................................................3-6
Figure 3-12: Computer System RESET Button ..................................3-7
Chapter 4
Figure 4-1: Main Menu ..............................................................4-4
Figure 4-2: Calibration Screen.....................................................4-5
Figure 4-3: Length/Strength Calibration Menu...............................4-6
Figure 4-4: Length/Strength Calibration Dialog Box .......................4-7
Figure 4-5: Micronaire Calibration Menu....................................4-10
Figure 4-6: Micronaire Calibration Screen ..................................4-11
Figure 4-7: Calibration Screen...................................................4-13
Figure 4-8: Color Reference Values Screen..................................4-14
Figure 4-9: Color Calibration Screen – Defined Tile Color............4-14
Figure 4-10: Color Calibration Screen – Results ...........................4-16

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Figure 4-11: Calibration Screen .................................................4-17
Figure 4-12: Calibrate Flash and Trash Screen ............................4-18
Figure 4-13: Main Menu - Setup ................................................4-21
Figure 4-14: Temperature and Humidity Calibration.....................4-22
Figure 4-15: UV/CALIBRATION Screen..........................................4-23
Chapter 5
Figure 5-1: System Check Button..................................................5-1
Figure 5-2: Main Menu -SETUP....................................................5-2
Figure 5-3: System Check Test Selection Menu...............................5-3
Figure 5-4: System Check Micronaire Screen.................................5-4
Figure 5-5: System Check Length/Strength Screen..........................5-6
Figure 5-6: System Check Color/Trash Screen...............................5-8
Chapter 6
Figure 6-1: Main Menu - Setup ....................................................6-1
Figure 6-2: System Configuration – Test Setup Tab .........................6-2
Figure 6-3: Main Menu - Setup ....................................................6-6
Figure 6-4: Lot Limits Screen........................................................6-7
Figure 6-5: Error Message - Lot Limit Name Already Exists ..............6-8
Figure 6-6: Lot Limits Screen – 0 Property......................................6-8
Figure 6-7: New Lot Limit Added .................................................6-9
Figure 6-8: Lot Limits Screen – Edit ...............................................6-9
Figure 6-9: Lot limit updated......................................................6-10
Figure 6-10: Lot Limits Screen - Delete.........................................6-11
Figure 6-11: “DELETING LOT LIMIT 1. ARE YOU SURE?” .......................6-11
Figure 6-13: Measurement Selection Tab ....................................6-12
Figure 6-14: General Setup Tab ................................................6-13
Figure 6-15: Screen Temperature and RH Tab .............................6-14
Figure 6-17: Reset Tolerances Tab .............................................6-16
Figure 6-18: USTER® SCI Regression Coefficients Tab..................6-18
Chapter 7
Figure 7-1: Main Menu ..............................................................7-3
Figure 7-2: Testing Button ...........................................................7-4
Figure 7-3: Testing Mode Selection Screen....................................7-4
Figure 7-4: Operator ID Entry Dialog Box .....................................7-5
Figure 7-5: Testing Screen...........................................................7-6
Figure 7-6: MEASUREMENT OUT OF LOT LIMITS DIALOG BOX.................7-11
Figure 7-7: Bales Out of Tolerance Dialog Box ............................7-12
Chapter 8
Figure 8-1: Reports Button ...........................................................8-1

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Figure 8-2: Reports Menu Screen .................................................8-1
Figure 8-3: MAIN MENU ..............................................................8-2
Figure 8-4: Reports Screen Menu Options.....................................8-3
Figure 8-5: Categories Screen .....................................................8-3
Figure 8-6: Report Design Screen.................................................8-8
Figure 8-7: Report Design Screen – Lower Section..........................8-9
Figure 8-8: Run a report Screen.................................................8-12
Figure 8-9: Reports Screen Menu options....................................8-13
Figure 8-10: Graph Design Screen............................................8-14
Figure 8-11: Run a Graph........................................................8-16
Figure 8-12: Export Data Screen ..............................................8-17
Figure 8-15: Delete Lot Menu ...................................................8-19
Figure 8-16: Deleting Dialog Box .............................................8-20
Figure 8-17: Delete Records Screen ..........................................8-21
Chapter 9
Figure 9-1: Select Quick Report Screen - Individual ........................9-1
Figure 9-2: Select Quick Report Screen - Summary .........................9-2
Figure 9-3: Quick Report Example ...............................................9-3
Chapter 10
Figure 10-1: Main Menu ........................................................10-2
Figure 10-2: Bale Manager Main Menu ...................................10-3
Figure 10-3: Data Import Screen .............................................10-5
Figure 10-4: Bale Manager – Duplicate Data Detected...............10-7
Figure 10-5: Status Dialog......................................................10-7
Figure 10-6: System Status Screen ...........................................10-9
Figure 10-7: Define Categories Screen...................................10-14
Figure 10-8: Define Growth Areas Screen ..............................10-16
Figure 10-9: Define Growth Areas - Edit Screen.......................10-17
Figure 10-10: Define/Proportional Mix Criteria Screen...............10-18
Figure 10-11: Define SCI Equation Screen ................................10-20
Figure 10-12: Bale Data Screen ..............................................10-22
Figure 10-13: Delete for Lot ID Screen......................................10-24
Figure 10-14: Delete for Growth Area Screen ...........................10-25
Figure 10-15: Delete Mix History.............................................10-26
Figure 10-16: Change Growth Area Screen..............................10-27
Figure 10-17: Make a Mix Screen ...........................................10-29
Figure 10-18: Active Mixes Screen ..........................................10-29
Figure 10-19: Preview/Accept Mix Screen................................10-30
Figure 10-20: View Inventory Bale Data ...................................10-31
Figure 10-21: View Mix History Screen ....................................10-32
Figure 10-22: View Mix History Detail Screen ...........................10-33

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Figure 10-23: Mix History Histogram Screen.............................10-34
Figure 10-24: View Mix History Trends.....................................10-35
Figure 10-25: View Mix History Trends – Date Range / Calendar10-36
Chapter 11
Figure 11-1: Graph Example 1..................................................11-2
Figure 11-2: Graph Example 2..................................................11-2
Figure 11-3: Main Menu ..........................................................11-3
Figure 11-4: QualiProfile Main Menu.........................................11-4
Figure 11-5: Select a Profile Screen............................................11-5
Figure 11-6: T Design of a QualiProfile.......................................11-6
Chapter 12
Figure 12-1: Main Menu - Setup ................................................12-2
Figure 12-2: Diagnostics Screen ................................................12-3
List of Tables
Table 1–1: Components and Software.........................................1-4
Table 6–1: Standard Equation for SCI - Example ........................6-17
Table 6–2: SCI Equation..........................................................6-17
Table 7–1: Instrument Components/Software ...............................7-1
Table 8–1: Fiber Property Abbreviations - Table 1.........................8-6
Table 8–2: Fiber Property Abbreviations - Table 2.........................8-7
Table 10–1: Menu Functions ......................................................10-4
Table 10–2: Example Values for Fiber Property Histograms..........10-13
Table 10–3: SCI Equation for No Color or Trash Measurements ...10-21
Table 12–1: Description of Diagnostic Function Keys.....................12-5
Table 14–1: Recommended Lot Limit Values .................................14-7
Table 14-1: Module Identifier and Description...........................14-10
Table 14-2: Record Type ........................................................14-11
Table 14–4: Error Messages ...................................................14-27

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Chapter 1 Overview
1Purpose
This manual is intended for those operators who are responsible for the
operation of the Uster Technologies’
HVI SPECTRUM instrument. It
contains the information necessary to setup the system, perform
calibrations, test fibers, and generate/analyze data using user-defined
reports as well as the accompanying software, QualiProfile and
B ALE
M ANAGER .
2Introduction
The HVI SPECTRUM instrument measures the seven physical
characteristics defined by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) in its cotton marketing system. It measures Fiber Length,
Strength, Length Uniformity, Elongation, Micronaire, Color, and Trash.
All of these properties are important in fiber research, in the
development of improved fiber blends, and in verifying that purchased
fiber meets specifications.
The HVI SPECTRUM fiber test system offers precise and reliable
automated operation with computer-controlled calibration and
diagnostics.
All functions are controlled by dedicated microprocessors to simplify
operation and to provide flexibility in testing parameters. The computer
system has both a 3.5-inch floppy drive and a CD-ROM drive.

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3Visual Cues Used in this Manual
WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS
BOLD,SMALL CAP SMALL CAPITAL letters in bold are used for
on-screen button names (i.e. select the TESTING
button to access the TESTING screen).
SMALL CAP SMALL CAPITAL letters that are not bolded indicate the
name of a screen or menu (i.e. HVI SPECTRUM
MAIN MENU).
BOLD Bold capital letters are used for the names of action
items (i.e. ENTER, Configure, etc.).
italics Italicized , non-capital letters indicate a placeholder
for information that must be provided for the menu
item to be selected (i.e. filename — the operator
would enter the actual name of the file to be used).
CAUTION!
These statements always appear in a box and
emphasize areas where bodily damage could occur if
the instrument is operated improperly.
IMPORTANT: Important information, as well as CAUTION and
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE WARNINGS, appear in a text box
with a yellow background.
Attention: These statements are in bold type. They
provide information regarding safe and proper use of
the instrument.
PCT TIP
This box gives important information on diagnosis and service of the
HVI SPECTRUM.
Notes: Appear in italic type. They give special emphasis, tips, or
information about a subject.

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•Bulleted or numbered statements indicate that the operator must
perform an action in order to complete the procedure or
instructions.
•Information, such as a list of materials, features, components, etc.
will appear in bulleted form.
For the most part, the screens shown in this manual should coincide with
those on your HVI SPECTRUM instrument. In areas where the screens
are different, the module is probably optional; therefore, it may not be
shown on your instrument.
4Major System Distinctions
The HVI SPECTRUM instrument is distinctly unique as a result of the
following features:
•Maturity Measuring Module
•QualiProfile
• B ALE M ANAGER
•Moisture Measurement and Strength Correction
•Self Diagnostics
•Automatic Calibration for Length, Color/Trash, and Micronaire
Modules
•Greatly Reduced Need for Frequent Calibration

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5HVI SPECTRUM Equipment
INSTRUMENT COMPONENTS/SOFTWARE
HVI SPECTRUM
Length, Strength, Micronaire, Maturity, and
Moisture Components; Reports, Bale Manager,
and QualiProfile Software
HVI SPECTRUM
I
Length, Strength, Micronaire, Maturity, Moisture,
Color, and Trash Components; Reports, Bale
Manager, and QualiProfile Software
HVI SPECTRUM
II
Length, Strength, Micronaire, Maturity, Moisture,
Color, and Trash Components; An Additional
Sampling Station for Higher Volume Testing;
Reports, Bale Manager, and QualiProfile
Software
Table 1–1: Components and Software
The following features are provided with the HVI
SPECTRUM :
Main Equipment:
•Base Unit containing the Length/Strength, Maturity, Micronaire,
and Moisture instruments.
Computer Software:
•Report Manager
•Bale Management
•QualiProfile

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Computer Hardware:
•Computer system with CD-ROM drive, 3.5-inch floppy drive, 4.1
GB or better hard drive, and Pentium processor
•IBM Flat Monitor
•Keyboard with Touch Pad Feature
•Balance
•Printer
The following options are available for the HVI SPECTRUM :
Optional Modules:
•Color/Trash Module
•Additional Color/Trash, Length/Strength, and Moisture Module
• 720 NEP TESTER Module to measure Neps per gram and integrate
results to HVI SPECTRUM instrument
Additional Options:
•UV Meter to measure Fiber Fluorescence and integrate results to
HVI SPECTRUM
•Relative Humidity/Temperature Probe
•Bar Code Reader
•Connecting Support Frames (45°or 90°)
•Extending Shelves for 720 NEP TESTER or Printer

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6System Drawing
The
HVI SPECTRUM Instrument displayed below shows all available
options.
Figure 1-1: Instrument with ALL optional modules