X-Rite 500 Series User manual

500 Series
SPECTRODENSITOMETER
Operator's Manual

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Dear Customer:
Congratulations! We at X-Rite, Incorporated are proud to
present you with X-Rite 500 Series Spectrodensitometer. This
instrument represents the very latest in microcontrollers,
integrated circuits, optics, and display technology. As a result,
your X-Rite instrument is a rugged and reliable instrument
whose performance and design exhibit the qualities of a finely
engineered instrument, which is not surpassed.
To fully appreciate and protect your investment, we suggest that you
take the necessary time to read and fully understand this manual. As
always, X-Rite stands behind your instrument with a three-year
limited warranty, and a dedicated service organization. If the need
arises, please don’t hesitate to call us.
Thank you for your trust and confidence.
X-Rite, Incorporated

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Federal Communications Commission Notice
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
NOTE: Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance with
the desired FCC and European emission requirements.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
WARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosive environment.
WARNUNG: Das Gerät darf in einer explosiven Umgebung NICHT verwendet
werden.
ADVERTENCIA - NO use este aparato en los ambientes explosivos.
ATTENTION: Cet instrument NE DOIT PAS être utilisé dans un environnement
explosif.
AVVERTIMENTO - NON usare questo apparecchio in ambienti esplosivi.

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CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if battery charger other than SE30-177
(100-240V) is used. Use only X-Rite battery pack SE15-26, other types may burst
causing personal injury.
VORSICHT: Betriebs- und Verletzungsgefahr besteht bei Gebrauch von anderen
Adaptern als X-Rite SE30-177 (100-240 V). Verwenden Sie nur den X-Rite
Akkupack SE15-26.
ADVERTENCIA: No use otro cargador de las pilas que no sea la pieza X-Rite
SE30-177 (100-240V), por el riesgo de mal funcionamiento del equipo. Use
solamente las pilas SE15-26 de X-Rite, es posible que los otros tipos puedan
estallar y causar daños corporales.
ATTENTION: Pour ne pas causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil,
veillez à utiliser uniquement les chargeurs de batterie X-Rite SE30-177 (100-240
V). Utiliser seulement le bloc de batteries SE15-26 de X-Rite, il y a danger
d’explosion et de blessures avec les autres types.
AVVERTENZA: Non usare un altro caricabatterie che non è del pezzo X-Rite
SE30-177 (100-240V), per il rischio di malfunzionamento dell'apparecchio. Usare
solamente gli accumulatori SE15-26 di X-Rite, è possibile che altri tipi possano
scoppiare e causare danno personale.
The Manufacturer: X-Rite, Incorporated
Der Hersteller: 4300 44th Street, S.E.
El fabricante: Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
Le fabricant:
Il fabbricante:
Declares that: Spectrodensitometer
gibt bekannt, daß: 500 Series
advierte que:
avertit que:
avverte che:
is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network.
an ein öffentliches Telekommunikations-Netzwerk nicht angeschlossen werden soll.
no debe ser conectado a redes de telecomunicaciones públicas.
ne doit pas être relié à un réseau de télécommunications publique.
non deve essere connettuto a reti di telecomunicazioni pubblici.

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CE DECLARATION
Manufacturer's Name: X-Rite, Incorporated
Authorized Representative: X-Rite, Incorporated
Siemensstraße 12b • 63263 Neu-Isenburg
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Model Name: Spectrodensitometer
Model No.: 500 Series
Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC
RoHS/WEEE
X-Rite products meet the Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC and European Union – Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC. Please refer to www.xrite.com for more information on
X-Rite’s compliance with the RoHS/WEEE directives.
Warning:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

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Table of Contents
Proprietary Notice
Warranty Information
Section 1 – Overview and Setup
Instrument Description 1-1
Features 1-2
Automatic Shut-Off 1-2
Patch-Smarts Recognition 1-2
Drag-n-Drop Override 1-2
Hi-Fi Color Capability 1-2
Unpacking and Inspection 1-3
Shoe Lock Operation 1-3
Applying Power 1-4
Charging the Battery Pack 1-5
Instrument I/O Serial Interface 1-6
Attaching the Optional Security Cable 1-7
Section 2 – User Interface
What to Expect 2-1
Navigation – Basic Key Operation 2-1
Tab Down Key 2-2
Tab Up Key 2-2
Enter Key 2-2
Escape Key 2-2
Main Menu Key 2-2
Function Screen 2-3
Active Function 2-3
Options Menu 2-3
Measurement List 2-3
Measurement Data 2-4
User Dialog 2-4
Current Status or Illum/Obs 2-4
Using the Instrument 2-5
Opening a Menu or Function 2-5
Opening an Editor 2-5
Selecting From a List 2-6
Editing a Value 2-6
Important Measurement Techniques 2-6

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Section 3 – Instrument Calibration
General Information 3-1
White Calibration 3-1
Full Calibration 3-3
Section 4 – Setting Instrument Configuration
General Information 4-1
Language Option 4-2
Active Functions 4-2
Color Options (520, 528, 530 only) 4-3
L*a*b* Method 4-3
L*C*h° Method (528, 530 only) 4-4
CMC Tolerancing (528, 530 only) 4-4
CIE94 Tolerancing (528, 530 only) 4-5
Precision 4-6
Density Options 4-7
Status 4-7
Precision 4-8
Gray Set 4-9
Calibration Options 4-10
Enter Reflectances 4-11
Cal Alert 4-12
Serial Port Options 4-12
Baud Rate 4-13
Hand Shake 4-13
Auto Xmit 4-14
Separator 4-15
Delimiter 4-15
Protocol 4-15
Emulation 4-16
Power Down Option 4-16
Speed Read 4-17
Display Options 4-18
Contrast 4-18
Orientation 4-19
Security 4-19
Beeper Option 4-20
Patch Smarts 4-20
User Configuration 4-21
Load Factory Defaults 4-22

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Section 5 – Instrument Functions
General Information 5-1
Density Function 5-2
Density Measurement Mode 5-2
Setting Options 5-2
Measuring Paper 5-3
Measuring/Editing a Density Reference 5-4
Measuring a Density Sample 5-6
Color Function (520, 528, 530 only) 5-9
Color Measurement Mode 5-9
Setting Options 5-9
Selecting Illuminant (528, 530 only) 5-11
Measuring/Editing a Color Reference 5-12
Measuring a Color Sample 5-13
Viewing L*a*b* Data in the Graph Mode 5-15
Viewing Reflectance Data and
Reflectance Graph (530 only) 5-16
Match Function (528, 530 only) 5-17
Setting Options 5-17
Measuring References 5-20
Matching Samples 5-21
Dot Function (508, 518, 520, 528, 530 only) 5-23
Dot Measurement Mode 5-24
Setting Options 5-24
Measuring Paper 5-27
Measuring Dot Procedure 5-28
Trap Function (518, 528, 530 only) 5-31
Trap Measurement Mode 5-31
Setting Options 5-31
Measuring/Editing Dmax Procedure 5-32
Measuring Paper 5-33
Measuring Trap Procedure 5-34
Saving Trap Data as a Reference 5-35
Print Contrast Function (518, 528, 530 only) 5-37
Print Contrast Measurement Mode 5-37
Setting Options 5-37
Measuring Paper 5-38
Measuring Print Contrast Procedure 5-39
Saving Print Contrast Data as a Reference 5-40
Hue/Grayness Function (518, 528, 530 only) 5-42
Hue/Grayness Measurement Mode 5-42
Setting Options 5-42

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Measuring Paper 5-43
Measuring/Editing a Hue/Gray Reference 5-44
Measuring a Hue Error/Grayness Samples 5-45
Paper Indices Function (528, 530 only) 5-46
Paper Indices Measurement Mode 5-46
Measuring/Editing Indices Reference 5-46
Measuring Paper Indices Samples 5-48
Statistical Data 5-49
Compare Function (520, 528, 530 only) 5-51
Compare Ref Mode 5-51
Setting Options 5-51
Setting Up Compare References 5-52
Comparing Samples 5-54
Electronic Function Selection - EFS (518, 528, 530 only) 5-56
Setting Options 5-56
Measuring Samples 5-57
Section 6 – Service and General Maintenance
Repair Information 6-1
Reading Lamp Replacement Information 6-1
Cleaning the Instrument 6-2
General Cleaning 6-2
Cleaning the Optics 6-2
Cleaning the White Calibration Reference 6-2
Replacing the Battery Pack 6-3
Aperture and Polarization Kit Installation 6-4
UV Filter Cap Kit Installation 6-7
Appendices
Instrument Specifications 7-1
Error Messages 7-2