X-Rite 552 User manual

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The Manufacturer: X-Rite, Incorporated
Der Hersteller: 4300 44th Street, S.E.
El fabricante: Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
Le fabricant:
Il fabbricante:
Declares that: Spectrophotometer
gibt bekannt daß: 552
advierte que:
avertit que:
avverte che:
is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network.
nicht an ein öffentliches Telekommunikations-Netzwerk 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.
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: Spectrophotometer
Model No.: 552
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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Copyright © 2011 by X-Rite, Incorporated
“ALL RIGHTS RESERVED”
X-Rite® is a registered trademark of X-Rite, Incorporated. All other logos, brand names, and
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Federal Communications Commission Notice
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 accordancewith 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 digitalapparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
AVERTISSEMENT : Des câbles d'interface blindés doivent être utilisés afin de se conformer
aux règlements européens et FCC (USA)sur l'émission.
WARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosive environment.
CAUTION:Operational hazard exists if battery charger other than X-Rite SE30-177 (100-
240V) is used. Use only X-Rite battery pack SE15-26, other types may burst causing personal
injury.

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Getting Started
This document is designed to get you familiarized with your
552 Spectrophotometer. If you need any further instructions or
information, you can find a complete Operator's Manual in a
Portable Document Format (PDF) file on the CD that is
shipped with your instrument.
Table of Contents
What to do first… 4
Unpack and Inspect 4
Shoe Lock Operation 4
Charge the Battery Pack 5
Apply Power 5
Instrument Description & Features 6
The Main Menu 6
The Keys 6
Measure Mode Screens 7
Using the Instrument 9
Opening a Mode or Menu 9
Opening a Pop-Up Editor 9
Using the Alphanumeric Editor 9
Using the Location/Sample Editor 10
Important Measurement Techniques 11
Taking a Measurement 11
Calibrating the Instrument 12
Calibration Procedure 12
Configuring the Instrument 13
Configuration Settings 13
User Dialog Error Messages 15

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What to do first…
Unpack and Inspect
•Remove the instrument from the shipping carton. Be sure
to keep the original carton. If shipment is necessary, the
instrument should be packaged in the original carton.
Contact X-Rite if you need a new shipping carton.
•Inspect the instrument for any damage. If any damage
occurred during shipment, immediately contact the
transportation company. Do not proceed with installation
until the carrier’s agent has inspected the damage.
•Check your packaging contents against your packing list
and original order. A detailed packaging drawing and a
parts list can be found in the instrument's Operator's
Manual.
Shoe Lock Operation
To take measurements with the instrument, you must
unlock the shoe. When the instrument is not in use, the
shoe should be re-locked to protect the instrument optics.
A rotating latch on the bottom of the instrument locks the
shoe closed.
1. To unlock, hold shoe against the instrument and rotate
latch. Align latch so that it fits through the cutout in the
shoe. Carefully release the shoe to open.
2. To lock, hold shoe against the instrument and rotate latch
to catch the detents in the shoe.
Lock Position
Latch
Detent
Unlock Position

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Charge the Battery Pack
Only use the AC Adapter supplied or the optional battery
charger (X-Rite P/N 500CHG). The battery pack must remain
in the instrument at all times to operate.
Before initial “remote” use of the instrument, charge the
battery pack for approximately three hours. However, if
immediate use is required, the instrument can be operated
“tethered” to the AC adapter during battery charging.
To attach the AC adapter:
1. Verify that the voltage indicated on the adapter complies
with the AC line voltage in your area. If not, contact
X-Rite or an authorized representative.
2. Insert the small plug from the adapter into the power-
input connector on the instrument. (If you are using serial
cable SE108-92, you may insert the small plug into the
power connector at the end of the cable.)
3. Plug the adapter into an AC wall receptacle.
Apply Power
The Battery switch—located on the bottom of the
instrument—turns the instrument off and on during battery
operation. When the AC adapter is attached, the instrument
remains on and the battery switch has no affect.
Battery Switch

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Instrument Description & Features
The 552 Spectrophotometer is used to measure and store sample color
readings. When samples are stored, the instrument is used in conjunction
with a ColorDesigner software package.
The Main Menu
When the instrument is powered-up, the Measure Mode screen
appears. Measure Mode operation is covered later in this
section. The screen shown below is the main (top level)
screen. The left side of the main menu screen lists all available
modes. The right side of the screen lists instrument model and
firmware version information.
–
MAIN MENU
–
Measure
Calibrate
Configuration
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The Keys
Perform reading and menu/option navigation with the five
keys arranged around the display screen. Each key has a
unique symbol for performing a specific operation.
Firmware Version
Instrument Model
Target Window
Graphic Display
Escape Key
Tab Key
Tab Key
Main Menu Key
Enter Key
Instrument Shoe
I/O Port
Power Input
Battery Switch

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@ Tab Down key – advances the highlighted bar (reverse
image) to the next available “tab stop.” A “tab stop”
indicates an item that can be acted on further, such as a
measurement or a setting option. Tab stops generally
follow a left-to-right or top-to-bottom sequence.
$ Tab Up key – performs the same function as the Tab
Down key except in reverse order. Tab stops follow a
right-to-left or bottom-to-top sequence.
# Enter key – activates the highlighted item. When entering
an active mode from the main menu, the active mode is
displayed with the highlight on the first required operation
in the mode.
! Escape key – backs up the instrument screen one menu
level.
% Main Menu key – returns the instrument screen to the
main menu. This is a quick exit out of any mode. If any
option is being modified at the time the key is pressed, the
edits are aborted and the previous setting reinstated.
Measure Mode Screen
The measure mode provides a method for storing sample
measurements in the instrument’s database. A sample is
assigned to a specific location. Location names and sample
names are created using the alphanumeric editor or an optional
barcode reader. Each location can store a maximum of 50
sample measurements.
The Measure Mode screen consists of four main areas: Sample
information, Controls, User dialog, and Measurement
information.
Location A: Bedroom
Sample 1: Door Trim
SAVE
RESET
Averages:1
<
Select a location
>
§Sample Information - This area displays the location
name, sample name and samples stored in the selected
location. Pressing the Enter #key when Location is
highlighted provides access to the selection editor.
Controls
Sample
Information
Measurement
Information
User Dialog

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Pressing the Enter #key when Bedroom (user defined
location name) or Door Trim (user defined sample
name) is highlighted provides access to the location
names or sample names stored in the instrument.
§Controls - This portion of the screen is used to save or
reset the current sample measurement. Pressing the Enter
#key when SAVE is highlighted stores the current
measurement in the instrument. Pressing the Enter #key
when RESET is highlighted reset the average counter to
zero for the current sample.
§User Dialog - This portion of the screen indicates the
current mode or condition of the instrument. For example,
if the highlighted tab stop focus is on Location A, the
user dialog would display <Select a location>.
Measurement and error conditions are also displayed in
this location.
•Measurement Information - This portion of the screen
displays how many measurements have been completed
on the current sample.

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Using the Instrument
Opening a Mode or Menu
Opening a mode or menu gives you access to additional items
related to the menu or specific information for a mode.
–
MAIN MENU
–
Measure
Calibrate
Configuration
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To open a mode or menu:
1. Use the Tab Up key $or Tab Down key @to highlight the
desired mode or menu item.
2. Press the Enter #key.
Opening a Pop-Up List Box
Opening a pop-up list box allows you to select items and/or
change settings for a selection or function. Below is an
example of a list box.
Configuration
Language : English
Database Tools...
Security is Off
To open an pop-up list box:
1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired selection or
function.
2. Press the Enter #key to access the pop-up list box.
Using the Alphanumeric Editor
Location and sample names can be edited using the
alphanumeric editor if you do not have an optional barcode
reader. Selecting Clear in the editor provides a quick method
of removing all characters in the string. Pressing the Tab keys
$@ simultaneously clears the selected character. Below is an
example of the editor.
Configuration
Language : English
Database Tools...
Security is Off
Set Language
English
Deutsch
Français
↓
Pop-Up List Box

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New Location Name
Clear
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↑
Save & Exit
To open the editor:
1. Use the Tab $@ keys to choose the desired digit or number
location (arrows above and below designate selection).
2. Press the Enter #key to access the editor.
NOTE: You can press the Enter #key again to quickly page through
groups of letters, symbols, and numbers. Use the Escape !key to
move from a character back to the group selection.
3. Use the Tab $@ keys to highlight the desired character.
4. Press the Enter #key to select the highlighted character
and exit the editor.
Using the Location/Sample Editor
The measure mode has a special control that is used to select
storage locations, location names and sample names. The list
can be paged through either forward or backward to reduce
time.
Location A:Bedroom
Sample 1: Door Trim
SAVE
RESET
Averages:1
<Select a location>
To open the editor:
1. Use the Tab $@ keys to highlight the location, location
name, or sample name.
2. Press the Enter #key to activate the editor.
3. Press the Down Tab @key to page forward through the list,
or press the Up Tab $key to page backward through the
list.
4. After the desired item is displayed, you can press the
Enter #key to select the item, or press the Escape !key
to go back to the original setting.
A-H
↑
B
C
D
↓
Editor
Indicates the editor
control is activated

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Important Measurement Techniques
The variety of items that the instrument can measure is almost
endless. However, to obtain accurate and repeatable
measurements, the bottom of the shoe must be on the surface
to be measured. The reason for this is that any movement
during a reading can cause the data to vary. To obtain the most
accurate and repeatable measurements, there are a few
guidelines you must follow:
•The sample to read must be larger than the target window
opening.
•If the sample to be read is smaller than the shoe, you may
want to make a platform—the same height of the
sample—for the instrument to sit on.
•The sample color should be uniform and consistent across
the measurement area, with no fading or blemishes.
•The sample should be solid—not clear or translucent.
Taking a Measurement
NOTE: The procedure below provides the basic steps required to
measure a sample. Refer to the Operator’s Manual PDF file located on
the CD supplied with your instrument for more detailed information on all
the functions.
When taking a measurement, be sure to use the previously
discussed proper measurement techniques.
To take a measurement:
1. Select appropriate location and sample names.
2. Position the instrument’s target window on the sample
and take a measurement by lowering the instrument to the
shoe and holding. Release the instrument when
Measurement Complete is displayed.
3. To store the sample, highlight SAVE and press the Enter #
key, or highlight RESET to clear measured sample.

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Calibrating the Instrument
Under normal circumstances, the instrument should be
calibrated at least once a day. The calibration procedure
consists of a white cal reading.
Make sure the calibration reference is clean before use.
Carefully clean the ceramic disk with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do
not use solvents or cleaners of any kind.
NOTE: The instrument must be calibrated with the target window
removed when using the instrument with the shoe extended.
Calibration Procedure
1. Press Tab Up $or Tab Down @to highlight Calibrate.
Press Enter key #to access the calibration mode.
2. Position the target window on the white reference.
3. Press the instrument firmly to the shoe. Hold steady until
the instrument indicates the white calibration is
completed.
4. Store the calibration reference in a dry, dust free area,
away from direct exposure to light.

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Configuring the Instrument
You may set up your instrument according to your specific
needs. This is done through the Configuration menu. The top
level configuration menu has three main option categories that
access several sub menus.
Configuration
Language :English
Database Tools...
Security is Off
Configuration Settings
Use the Operational Steps described in Using the Instrument
to access and set your configuration options.
Language
The Language configuration allows you to select the language
you want to display on your instrument: English, Deutsch,
Español, Français, Italiano, or Português.
NOTE: The instrument resets whenever the current language is changed.
Database Tools
The Database Tools allow you to configure the following settings:
•Add Location Name – Used to manually enter location
names using the editor.
•Add Sample Name – Used to manually enter sample
names using the editor.
•Factory Presets – Allows you to reload the factory
default settings whenever required. Databases are not
affected.
•Clear all Databases – Allows you to clear all stored
samples from all locations. Configuration settings are not
affected.
•Clear all Samples – Allows you to clear all stored
samples (sample names are NOT deleted from the list).
•Clear all Locations – Allows you to clear all stored
samples from all locations (location names are NOT
deleted from the list).
Options

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Security
Enables (on) or disables (off) the entire Configuration options
menu. See following steps to access the Configuration menu
when Security is enabled.
To gain access to the Configuration menu if Security is
enabled:
1. Remove the AC adapter and turn off the instrument
with the battery switch.
2. Press and hold the read switch on the bottom of the
instrument as you turn the instrument on with the
battery switch.
3. When the main menu appears, release the read switch.
The Configuration item appears in the main menu.
NOTE: You must set the Security to Off if you want the
Configuration item to automatically appear the next time you turn
the instrument on.

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Error Messages
Errors encountered during a measurement are displayed on the
instrument screen. All errors are accompanied by a long beep
and flashing yellow light. The error message is cleared from
the instrument screen by pressing the Enter key #.
Displayed Errors: Reason
Measurement was
aborted by user
Displays with an incomplete measurement or
calibration. Instrument was released too
soon.
Calibration has
timed out
The calibration interval time set in the
configuration has been reached. Calibration
is now required.
Calibration
required
Displays anytime the instrument requires a
calibration.
Calibration has
failed
Calibration failed. Make sure the instrument
is properly positioned on the reference.
The battery is
getting low
This warning appears when the battery falls
below approximately 25% of full charge.
Measurements are still possible, but the
battery should be charged soon.
Batteries are
dead
Displays when not enough battery power
remains to take measurement. The current
measurement is aborted.
Batteries are
missing
The battery pack is not installed. Instrument
will not allow any measurements.
Incorrect
Charger Voltage
Wrong charger is connected or charger is
bad.
The battery is
over–charged
The battery pack is too hot. Remove battery
pack and let it cool off.
Lamp is getting
weak, replace
soon
Reading lamp is at 50% strength or less from
its original intensity. Measurements are still
possible but the lamp should be replaced
soon.

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