Variable Spectro 1 User manual


GETTING STARTED
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1. Download the Spectro by Variable App.
• Download at www.variableinc.com or search
“Spectro by Variable” on the App Store or
Google Play Store.
2. Launch the app.
• Launch app and create an account by entering
your name and email. Once completed, you may
select Brand preferences that can be modified
in Settings any time.
3. Connect to Spectro 1™.
Spectro 1™ pairs to the mobile app via Bluetooth.
To pair your device:
1. Make sure Bluetooth on your mobile device is
turned on.
2. In the Spectro by Variable app, press “Connect
Device” and follow on screen instructions.
3. Double press the scan button on your Spectro 1™
to enter pairing mode.
4. The LED ring on Spectro 1™ will fade from green
to blue.
4. Calibrate Device
1. Remove the three calibration tiles included
with Spectro 1™.
2. When prompted in the app, scan each tile
separately by clicking the button on Spectro 1™
or the in-app scan button.
3. When Spectro 1™ is successfully calibrated, you
will be notified in the app. You will be prompted
to calibrate Spectro 1™ every 500 scans.
(Keep tiles clean and in a safe place for future calibration)
5. Scan colors.
1. Remove Spectro 1™ dust cap (pro tip: use the
included lanyard to keep track of your dust
cap). Spectro 1™ does not require calibration
prior to scanning.
2. Place or hold Spectro 1™ flat against any surface
you wish to scan.
3. Click the top button on Spectro 1™ or press
“Scan” in the app.
4. The scanned color will appear in the app, at the
very top of the screen. The LED ring will also
show the scanned color for a short time.
(LED and screen color representation may not be accurate)

1. Download the Spectro by Variable App.
• Download at www.variableinc.com or search
“Spectro by Variable” on the App Store or
Google Play Store.
2. Launch the app.
• Launch app and create an account by entering
your name and email. Once completed, you may
select Brand preferences that can be modified
in Settings any time.
3. Connect to Spectro 1™.
Spectro 1™ pairs to the mobile app via Bluetooth.
To pair your device:
1. Make sure Bluetooth on your mobile device is
turned on.
2. In the Spectro by Variable app, press “Connect
Device” and follow on screen instructions.
3. Double press the scan button on your Spectro 1™
to enter pairing mode.
4. The LED ring on Spectro 1™ will fade from green
to blue.
4. Calibrate Device
1. Remove the three calibration tiles included
with Spectro 1™.
2. When prompted in the app, scan each tile
separately by clicking the button on Spectro 1™
or the in-app scan button.
3. When Spectro 1™ is successfully calibrated, you
will be notified in the app. You will be prompted
to calibrate Spectro 1™ every 500 scans.
(Keep tiles clean and in a safe place for future calibration)
5. Scan colors.
1. Remove Spectro 1™ dust cap (pro tip: use the
included lanyard to keep track of your dust
cap). Spectro 1™ does not require calibration
prior to scanning.
2. Place or hold Spectro 1™ flat against any surface
you wish to scan.
3. Click the top button on Spectro 1™ or press
“Scan” in the app.
4. The scanned color will appear in the app, at the
very top of the screen. The LED ring will also
show the scanned color for a short time.
(LED and screen color representation may not be accurate)
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BUTTON
MATTE
BLACK
ANODIZED
ALUMINUM
SHELL
DUST CAP
CHARGING PORT
LED RING
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LED RING INDICATORS
PAIRING AND SCANNING
AQUA (SCANNING):
Two LEDs rotate clockwise, then all LEDs flash
twice:
When scan is completed, the LEDs will
show the scanned color.
GREEN AND BLUE:
LEDs fade from green to blue every 2 seconds:
Device is in bluetooth pairing mode.
BLUE:
LEDs fade in blue for 2 seconds, then dark for 4
seconds (repeats):
Device is paired.
BATTERY
BLUE:
Ring fills from 1 LED to 4 LEDs:
Device is paired and charging.
Ring fills from 1 LED to 4 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device is paired and battery is 75% - 100% charged.
Ring fills from 1 LED to 3 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device is paired and battery is 50% - 75%
charged.
GREEN:
Ring fills from 1 LED to 4 LEDs:
Device is charging.
Ring fills from 1 LED to 4 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device battery is 75% - 100% charged.
Ring fills from 1 LED to 3 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device battery is 50% - 75% charged.
YELLOW:
Ring fills from 1 LED to 2 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device battery is 25% - 50% charged.
RED:
Flashes once:
Device battery is 0% - 25% charged.

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LED RING INDICATORS
PAIRING AND SCANNING
AQUA (SCANNING):
Two LEDs rotate clockwise, then all LEDs flash
twice:
When scan is completed, the LEDs will
show the scanned color.
GREEN AND BLUE:
LEDs fade from green to blue every 2 seconds:
Device is in bluetooth pairing mode.
BLUE:
LEDs fade in blue for 2 seconds, then dark for 4
seconds (repeats):
Device is paired.
BATTERY
BLUE:
Ring fills from 1 LED to 4 LEDs:
Device is paired and charging.
Ring fills from 1 LED to 4 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device is paired and battery is 75% - 100% charged.
Ring fills from 1 LED to 3 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device is paired and battery is 50% - 75%
charged.
GREEN:
Ring fills from 1 LED to 4 LEDs:
Device is charging.
Ring fills from 1 LED to 4 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device battery is 75% - 100% charged.
Ring fills from 1 LED to 3 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device battery is 50% - 75% charged.
YELLOW:
Ring fills from 1 LED to 2 LEDs, and flashes
once:
Device battery is 25% - 50% charged.
RED:
Flashes once:
Device battery is 0% - 25% charged.

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SPECTRO BY VARIABLE
COLOR MATCH
MENU

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Remote Scan Button
Remote scan button may be used to trigger a
color scan from your device, via the app.
Color Match
Color Matches populate in list format to oer the
closest or exact color matches to a scan. Matches
populate from most to least compatible.
Scanned Color
The top of the Color Match Screen will always
show the color and LAB values of your most
recent scan, with corresponding color matches
listed below. Click to view scan details, Lab plot,
and spectral curve.
Filters Bar
Allows users to set match filters such as brand,
category, collection, and location.
∆E Dierence
The Delta E dierence between the scanned color
and the matching result.

COMPARE
Compare a sample color and standard color using
Lab values and spectral curves.
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SAVED COLORS
Sort scans and matches into folders and sync
folders to Variable Cloud. Share folders or export
as CSV.
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