Datacolor 245, User Manual

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Controls and Indicators Datacolor 245™ User's Guide
Powering Up
Use this simple procedure to start using your Datacolor 245.
1. Verify all cable connections. The AC power cord should be plugged into an
outlet. The instrument cable should be attached to the instrument and host
computer.
2. Turn on the host computer.
3. Turn on the power switch. It is the red switch on the back of the instrument.
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When power is applied, all mechanisms are automatically reset.
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The lights on the status panel will flash, and then the Ready light will stay
lit.
NOTE
If the instrument power is not turned on before a Datacolor program is
launched, you may receive an error message.
4. When the Ready light remains on, your instrument is ready to use.
5. Launch a Datacolor program.
Instrument Calibration
The instrument should be calibrated every 8 hours to compensate for changes in the
environment. A black trap, white tile and green tile are provided with all Datacolor
instruments to complete the calibration:
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The black trap and white tile are used each time the instrument is calibrated.
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The green tile is used to perform an optional diagnostic test.