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Datacolor 45 User Guide, 10.2013, Version. 1.0

Datacolor

User’s

Guide

Datacolor 45

(models 45G CT, 45G, 45S)

Summary of Contents for 45

Page 1: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 Datacolor 45 User s Guide Datacolor 45 models 45G CT 45G 45S ...

Page 2: ...itten permission of Datacolor Microsoft Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners To obtain information on local agents contact either of the offices listed below or visit our website at www datacolor com Americas Lawrenceville NJ Telephone Fax 1 609 924 2189 1 800 982 6496 1 609 895 7472 Switzerland Dietl...

Page 3: ...____________________________________________________________ 19 Gloss ladder________________________________________________________________ 20 Language __________________________________________________________________ 21 Auto Standard Limit _________________________________________________________ 21 PC Access__________________________________________________________________ 22 Calibration______...

Page 4: ...____________ 51 Selecting tolerances________________________________________________________ 52 Edit tolerances_____________________________________________________________ 52 Define gloss tolerance ______________________________________________________ 55 Searching for tolerances_____________________________________________________ 56 Work with tolerances__________________________________________...

Page 5: ...Datacolor Global Support____________________________________________________ 73 PC requirements for Datacolor Tools____________________________________________ 74 Instrument Specification______________________________________________________ 75 Index_________________________________________________________________________ 76 ...

Page 6: ...ustrial settings Electrical Environmental Requirements Power Battery Absolute Operating Environment 5Vdc 3 2A input to the 45 100 240 VAC input to the AC power adapter 50 60 Hz 0 6A Input Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery 3 7V Charge Voltage 4 2V Maximum Charge Current 1 5A Charge 0 T 50 C Discharge 20 T 60 C Store between 40 and 50 capacity Do not store above 140 F 60 C Do not crush short circuit ...

Page 7: ...s or release toxic materials CAUTION There are no user serviceable parts for this equipment For battery replacement Unit must be returned to factory or an authorized Datacolor Service Center Light Source Do not stare directly into the open port located in the bottom of the instrument when the measurement is in progress Staring directly into the light source can result in eye discomfort similar to ...

Page 8: ... and Color SP2000 Spectral Analyzer Proprietary dual channel holographic grating 256 photodiode linear arrays used for both the reference and sample channels Dual channel design provides continuous monitoring of sample illumination and compensates for changes 256 photodiode array enhances the precision of the measurement Light source Total Bandwidth LED Illumination Provides consistent full width ...

Page 9: ...ser Guide CD User Guide CD Certificate of Instrument performance Certificate of Instrument performance Certificate of Instrument performance Certificate of Characterization White Standardization Tile Certificate of Characterization White Standardization Tile Certificate of Characterization White Standardization Tile USB cable USB cable USB cable Aluminium Case Aluminium Case Aluminium Case USB Sti...

Page 10: ...ptor with power cable Precision calibration measurement stand USB cable Black Trap White Tile models DC45G CT DC45G 45S and Gloss Tile only model DC45G CT DC45G USB Flash Drive with Calibration Data precision calibration measurment stand USB flash drive with calibration data black trap white tile gloss tile only Datacolor 45G CT Datacolor 45G ...

Page 11: ...ator can holder V block Datacolor 45 with precision calibration V block can holder Measurement stand USB On The Go technology USB On The Go technology enables USB peripherals such as USB flash drive USB HID keyboard profile for keyboard and barcode scanners Currently supported keyboard layout is US101 ...

Page 12: ...s not charge through the USB connection so it is necessary to use the AC Adaptor to charge the instrument Each AC Adaptor comes with a collection of plugs for connecting to power supplies in different regions Select the appropriate plug for your region and place it into the charger head by sliding the lock open and snapping the plug in place Make sure that the lock slides firmly back in place and ...

Page 13: ... cable and go to the PC Access icon For USB make sure that the instrument is connected to the computer via the provided USB cable and that the Tools software is up and running For Bluetooth please make sure that Bluetooth is ON in your computer The PC Access screen will show the connection has taken place by displaying arrows on the connection icon Not Connected USB Connected The computer will dis...

Page 14: ...is address will be remembered by the software after you enter the information in the procedure below Start the Datacolor Tools software If you have chosen the Textile mode the default User name is DCI No password is assigned so leave the Password field blank If you have chosen the Pigment mode the user name is USER and the password is CC3 The next window to open is the Driver s measurement window ...

Page 15: ... down menus Select the COM port that was noted earlier in the Ports list of the Device Manager Enter the serial number of the instrument labeled on the bottom of the Datacolor 45 Click ADD to complete the driver process If the Datacolor 45 does not appear in the NAME field click on the drop down menu and select it ...

Page 16: ...en calibration is complete the main Tools program will open When connected the device will appear as a remote drive in the explorer panel on the left hand side of the Tools Screen The standards will appear as folders in that drive Batches will be in the folders see RED box in image below NOTE While connected the Datacolor 45 acts as a dumb instrument and does not display or store measurement resul...

Page 17: ... Tools software select the Instrument tab in the top menu ribbon and then press CALIB The calibration wizard will then walk you through the steps for calibrating Choose the GLOSS option if you want to make Gloss measurements This will ensure that you calibrate for Gloss ...

Page 18: ...ersion 1 0 15 Main Menu for standalone operation Navigation Navigate using 5 way button up down left right and OK OK selects highlighted function Left right will navigate to the different menues Calibration Instrument calibration menu ...

Page 19: ...r 45G CT 45G 45S calibration with high end calibrator black trap white tile optional for Datacolor 45G CT gloss tile precision calibration measurement stand USB flash drive with calibration data black trap white tile gloss tile only Datacolor 45G CT Datacolor 45G ...

Page 20: ...17 Place the Instrument into the Calibration tray with the measuring aperture over the Black Trap hole follow instructions on screen 1 Black Trap 2 White Tile 3 Gloss Tile Press measurement button Press measurement button Press measurement button ...

Page 21: ...n or scroll up and down through the options using the up down buttons then press OK The Active Option is highlighted in Red Date and Time Tap the desired option or scroll up and down through the options using the up down buttons then hit OK The active option is highlighted in Red Settings menu Change date and time ...

Page 22: ...erval Hit OK to activate calibration interval menu Use up down buttons to set calibration interval OK button to return to last menu Sound Hit OK to switch between sound on off Red is Off Green is On for measurements Change calibration intervall Switch sound on off ...

Page 23: ...oaded to the system for gloss correction 45G no gloss ladder 45 G RHOPOINT gloss ladder 45G BYK gloss ladder Gloss ladders need to be created and loaded into the DC45 Please contact Datacolor Service for further information see service hotlines page 70 71 Hit OK to select gloss ladder ...

Page 24: ...hing off on DC45 Auto Standard Limit When selected this option during a Batch measurement the application will look for the closest standard closest checking dE in D65 10 from all the existing standards in the system and associates the measured batch to this standard see further information in Options on page 53 Define limit for Auto Standard ...

Page 25: ...make sure your Bluetooth receiver is on and that you can see the Datacolor 45 connection the Datacolor 45 Bluetooth radio is always on when the instrument is in the PC Access mode The display on the Datacolor 45Gwill show when connections are active as in the diagrams above To establish a USB connection The PC Access screen will show the connection has taken place by displaying arrows on the conne...

Page 26: ...nd close the device manager This step is only necessary for the first time an instrument is connected To the Tools software This address will be remembered by the software after you enter the information in the procedure below Start the Datacolor Tools software If you have chosen the Textile mode the default User name is DCI No password is assigned so leave the Password field blank If you have cho...

Page 27: ... drop down menus Select the COM port that was noted earlier in the PORT menu of the Device Manager Enter the serial number of the instrument labeled on the bottom of the Datacolor 45 Click ADD to complete the driver process If the DC45 does not appear in the NAME field click on the drop down menu and select it ...

Page 28: ...ver window will now prompt you to calibrate the instrument If you wish to use the integrated Gloss Meter Press the radio button next to GLOSS and click calibrate You should now calibrate the instrument following the instructions from the Calibration Wizard ...

Page 29: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 26 Calibration black trap Calibration white tile ...

Page 30: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 27 Calibration gloss tile Calibration white tile ...

Page 31: ...unication options are available USB and Bluetooth both are not connected for the moment Switch ON Bluetooth connection on your PC Right mouse click on your Bluetooth Icon and Add Device Windows will search to Bluetooth devices 4 Windows will detect the Datacolor 45 and shows following screen in this case Datacolor 45 with serial 000xxx Select unit and select Next 5 Bluetooth devices are typically ...

Page 32: ...t com port is assigned to it The easiest one is to go to devices go to properties of the connected device and see what com port is has In this case COM43 7 When setting up an new instrument in the Datacolor Instrument driver select proper COM port for Datacolor 45 unit and save it 8 The Bluetooth icon in PC access mode is now changed from Red to Blue Connected ...

Page 33: ...ion of Tools Software Once connected the Datacolor 45 instrument shows up in the Tools explorer Window as a flash drive Setting Up Datacolor Tools software for Portable Operation To make the transfer of standards easier please add the following functions to the Home Bar by Clicking on the circle in the Upper Left hand corner of the screen and clicking on Home Bar Options ...

Page 34: ...RUMENT SEND ALL STDS and hit the right arrow button to move this function over to the Active list Click OK on the Add Button screen and function will move over to the Active list This function now appear in the Home Bar enabling you to send all of your standards to the instrument with one click ...

Page 35: ...single standard from the Tools desktop to Datacolor 45 Select the standard in the Tools Explorer right click and select Send Curr Standard to the Device To send all standards from the DC Tools desktop to the Datacolor 45 instrument Press the Send ALL STDS button installed on the Home bar at the top of the screen ...

Page 36: ...onnecting the device to DC Tools via USB or Bluetooth the unit will be shown in DC Tools Explorer as flashdrive Right mouse click on instrument name serial number will give 4 different options to load data or delete data from the unit to DC Tools it is also possible to refresh the status of the instrument connection ...

Page 37: ...nit to DC Tools Transferring Batches into Datacolor Tools from Datacolor 45 Instrument After measuring batches reconnect Datacolor 45 to the DC Tools software The instrument will again reappear in the Tools Explorer window as a Mass Storage Drive To send all Batches to the Tools Desktop right click on the Instrument name and select SEND ALL ...

Page 38: ...es directly into the Tools Desktop In this mode Datacolor 45 acts like a desktop instrument and does not store or display data Measurements can be released either by using the Measurement Main Window directly or pushing directly the measurement button at the unit Important Note Instrument must remain in PC Access mode when communicating with the Tools Software ...

Page 39: ...ew standard is automatically created on the desktop when retrieving only batches from Datacolor 45 If this option is checked the following dialog is displayed If I choose YES then we use the desktop standard and if choosing NO a new standard is created on the desktop If the second check box is checked as shown below then it will use the desktop standard without prompting ...

Page 40: ... new Standard Select Standard menu with left and right navigation press measurement button to measure new standard Depending on setting for multiple measurement 1 2 3 measurements have been done using measurement buttons After multiple measurements press ok to save the measurement Standard menu ...

Page 41: ...sion 1 0 38 Hit OK to save standard depending on naming setting auto name will be given or name has to be typed in with the keyboard see page 47 Use current Standard from instrument Hit OK to see Standard list on instrument Standard list ...

Page 42: ...13 Version 1 0 39 Use Up and Down button to select standard and hit OK Search and Find Standards Select magnifier to activate keyboard and type in Search routine e g dec Change active Standard Select magnifier to activate keyboard ...

Page 43: ...40 All Standards found with dec are listed on screen select with OK Measure new Batch Measure new Batch vs stored Standard If there is no batch available the screen will display this message Search routine filter dec Search results dec Batch menu ...

Page 44: ... button to measure new batch batch will be compared with current Standard in Standard menu Depending on setting for multiple measurement 1 2 3 measurements have been done using measurement buttons After multiple measurements press ok to save the measurement Press OK to save measurement Press OK to save measurement ...

Page 45: ... 2013 Version 1 0 42 Depending on naming setting auto name will be given or name has to be typed in with keyboard see page 47 Standards and Batch results will be shown on screen depending on the screen form selection see page 47 ...

Page 46: ...wn buttons to find stored batches press ok to change current batches Search batches starting from a name using magnifier and filter e g batch All Batches found with batch are listed on screen select with OK Select magnifier to activate keyboard Search routine filter batch Search results batch ...

Page 47: ...d Batch options STD BAT results can be displayed differently Use up and down press OK to select different options 14 Use up and down buttons for selected other option press OK to save selection CIELab Text Gloss CIELab CIE2000 Different option for STD BAT results ...

Page 48: ...K to select different options Use up and down buttons for selected different illuminant 22 are available press OK to save selection Data Delete Standards Batches List of Standards List of Batches Will delete selected batch Will delete all batches of selected standard Will delete all standard and batches Different option for STD BAT illuminants Data menu ...

Page 49: ...ta Export is sending the data for a standard and its batches to a csv text file The data is saved in the root folder of the device If Datacolor 45 is set to PC Access mode the data file is available in Win Explorer The following data is exported Data export ...

Page 50: ...ns Naming Standards Press OK to select Naming options menu Select Date Stamp Numeric or Manual and press OK to save If selecting Manual names can be given after the measurement by using the integrated keyboard Options menu Naming Standard Naming Options ...

Page 51: ...ide 10 2013 Version 1 0 48 Naming Batches Select Date Stamp Numeric or Manual and press OK to save If selecting Manual names can be given after the measurement by using the integrated keyboard Naming Batches Naming Options ...

Page 52: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 49 Aperture Mode Multiple Average Measurements Select numbers of measurements and press OK to save setting Define multiple measurements Select aperture mode ...

Page 53: ...d batch to this standard Optionally the user can set an Auto Standard Limit in Settings screen to a different value than 0 0 and that means the standards near to the selected standards beyond this limit will be also displayed for selection with possibility to check the DE and also the Gloss value of the standards They will be listed in order of closest first See also Settings page 21 to define Aut...

Page 54: ...2013 Version 1 0 51 Gloss measurements Press OK to activate or deactivate Tolerances Press OK to activate or deactivate use of Tolerances Gloss deactivated Tolerance menu Gloss activated No Tolerance is active Work with Tolerance ...

Page 55: ...ion 1 0 52 Selecting Tolerances Use up and down buttons to define tolerances press OK to select tolerance Select stored tolerance with up and down button press OK to safe setting activate use tolerance activ deactivate use tolerance activ ...

Page 56: ...Go to tolerance menu select in the sub menu to modify tolerance Select color difference formula select illuminant Use OK to activate single dE values e g dL use up and down button to modify tolerance max min value to switch between max min use button down press OK ...

Page 57: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 54 to save tolerance select give name for tolerance e g model 1 and press OK tolerance is saved and shown in the stored tolerances ...

Page 58: ...5 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 55 Define Gloss Tolerance Define min max for the gloss tolerance to define a gloss tolerance select gloss Select to save tolerance gloss1 is shown in tolerance list select press OK ...

Page 59: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 56 Searching for Tolerances Use magnifier glass and type in search routine e g cie All results starting with cie are shown on screen ...

Page 60: ...f use of tolerance is not active this symbol is showing in QC Batch that no tolerance is used If use of tolerance is active this symbol is showing in QC Batch that batch fails this symbol is showing in QC Batch that batch is passpasses 1 2 in QC Batch that batch is fail ...

Page 61: ...atacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 58 A tolerance is not related to a Standard In QC batch the tolerance which should be used can be selected Tolerance model1 is active Tolerance gloss is active ...

Page 62: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 59 Min Max for tolerances can be seen in QC Standard select tolerance e g gloss1 Tolerance CIElabDE1 0 is active ...

Page 63: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 60 Delete Tolerances Select to delete tolerance press OK to delete ...

Page 64: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 61 System Info onboard software version Serial Number Battery Status Connect DC45 with USB cable to computer System info System info Expose SD card press OK ...

Page 65: ...sk content from SD card is visible e g gloss ladders can be added To finish process select hide SC card unit will restart Update Firmware Onboard software can be upgraded with the memory stick connect memory stick select system update hit Yes System will update automatically follow instructions on screen System update ...

Page 66: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 63 Restart system Restart System Yes will reboot DC45 General information for all sub menus Back Search Find menu is active for scroll up down Restart system ...

Page 67: ...ITH ANY CABLES The Datacolor 45 requires the use of two cables a power cable for recharging the instrument s batteries and a USB cable to connect the instrument to the computer WARNING Refer to Electrical Environmental Requirements section before connecting your instrument The connections for these cables are found on the back of the instrument ...

Page 68: ... instrument cable to the appropriate female connector on the rear panel of the instrument 3 Connect the large USB connector on the instrument cable to a USB female port on the computer Viewing Changing System Port Assignment As part of this installation process a port number is assigned to the USB port or Bluetooth connection The default selection is the next available com port Depending on the ap...

Page 69: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 66 The Start menu displays 2 Select Control Panel 3 When the Control Panel window displays double click on System ...

Page 70: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 67 The Systems Properties dialog box displays 4 Select Device Manager ...

Page 71: ... 68 The Device Manager window displays 5 Go to the Ports heading Click on the plus to display the port selections 6 Click USB Serial Port The USB Serial Port COM4 Properties dialog box displays 7 Click Port Settings The dialog box below displays ...

Page 72: ...nt in Datacolor Programs To enable the USB port or Bluetooth connection for color measurements you may need to change the com port assignment in the applications program Refer to the program documentation for the specific Datacolor applications program you are running for instructions to configure the instrument Instrument Calibration Data Each Datacolor 45 instrument has a unique set of Calibrati...

Page 73: ...ence of dust sample particles fibers and excessive yellowing due to environmental influences This inspection should be performed frequently especially if you measure loose materials If you discover loose materials in the sphere they should be removed Tile Handling and Cleaning Handling Tiles Handle calibration tiles with extreme care Do not drop them or scratch the glazed surface Always grasp the ...

Page 74: ...e frequent calibration The calibration tiles should be stored in an environment that simulates the temperature of the samples to be measured Prolonged exposure to sunlight or other sources of ultra violet radiation will cause the color of the tiles to change The tiles should always be stored in a protective case or container away from direct sunlight and environmental contaminants Cleaning the Bla...

Page 75: ...to get started measuring colors However you can easily maximize its use by expanding your knowledge about color see the Datacolor Support pages for more information on Application Support and training courses http industrial datacolor com support contact us 2 Asia ASPSupport datacolor com Europe Middle East and Africa EMASupport datacolor com ...

Page 76: ...Datacolor 45 User Guide 10 2013 Version 1 0 73 North South America NSASupport datacolor com PC requirements for DC Tools version 2 06 build 10 or higher ...

Page 77: ...Voltage 4 2V Maximum Charge Current 1 5A Charge 0 T 50 C Discharge 20 T 60 C Store between 40 and 50 capacity Do not store above 140 F 60 C Do not crush short circuit mutilate reverse polarity disassemble or dispose of in fire might explode cause burns or release toxic materials AC Adaptor 5Vdc 3 2A input to the 45G 100 240 VAC input to the AC power adapter 50 60 Hz 0 6A Input Lithium Ion Recharge...

Page 78: ...ental Requirements 3 Export data 46 F Feature Summary 5 Performance Repeatability 75 Reproducibility 75 Photometric range 75 resolution 75 Power 4 64 75 Power Cable 4 64 75 S Safety Warnings 4 Settings 18 SP2000 Spectrometer 5 Spectral Analyzer 75 Stand alone operation 37 63 System Port Assignment 66 System Info 61 T Tiles cleaning 70 handling 70 storage 70 G Gloss ladder 20 I Illumination Source ...

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