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Datacolor ColorReaderPRO 

 

 

 

 

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Display  

At start-up, the screen briefly displays the serial number, the firmware revision number, and 
date of the most recent calibration. If the calibration has not elapsed, it will report that it is 
ready to measure.

  

 

 

 

 

 

Following a measurement, you will see the names of the 3 closest colors in the fan deck 
data base displayed, one-by-one. They include the collection name and color number.   

 

 
 

Battery Information and LED Indicator 

Datacolor ColorReaderPRO is equipped with a rechargeable lithium battery. A micro-USB 
cable is provided to charge the unit. When fully charged, the 
charge is good for 500 measurements. 

A battery icon displays the remaining battery life. A lightning 
bolt appears next to the battery icon when the device is 
connected with the USB cable to a power source

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An LED indicator displays the current state of the device.

 See 

Status LED

 for details. 

Cable Connections and Instrument Charging 

Datacolor ColorReaderPRO has a micro USB port and a micro 
USB cable for charging

 

To charge: 

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Plug the small end of the USB cable into the device.   

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Plug the other end into a USB port on a computer or 
adapter.   

Status LED 

An LED indicator identifies the current state of the unit. Below is a list of possible instrument 
states: 

LED Color 

Instrument State 

Off 

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Device is not powered and is not charging 

Green 

Solid

 

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Device is 

On

 and battery life is 

greater than

 

10%

 

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Device is charging (refer to battery icon for charge level 
when unplugged).

 

Amber 

Slow blink

 

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Device is not being charged and battery life is 

less than 10%

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

Serial No. 

Firmware Version

 

 

 

Last Calibration 

Summary of Contents for ColorReaderPRO DC10-1

Page 1: ...Datacolor ColorReaderPRO Model DC10 1 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...reserves the right to make improvements and or changes in the product s and or program s described in this material at any time Copyright 2018 Datacolor ALL RIGHTS RESERVED This material may not be reproduced or duplicated in whole or in part with the express written permission of Datacolor To obtain information on local agents visit our website at www datacolor com Contact Us Please contact our s...

Page 3: ...4 SLEEP MODE 6 MOBILE APPLICATION 7 GETTING STARTED 7 APPLICATION INSTALLATION INFORMATION 7 DEVICE REGISTRATION 8 MAIN SCREEN 9 CALIBRATION 9 SAMPLE MEASUREMENT 10 SEARCH RESULTS 10 DEVICE 11 SYNC FAN DECKS 13 MANAGE PROJECT COLORS 15 HISTORY MANAGEMENT 15 COLORS MANAGEMENT 18 PALETTE MANAGEMENT 21 STAND ALONE FUNCTIONS 26 COLOR LOOKUP 26 SAMPLE READINGS 26 APPENDIX 27 INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS 2...

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Page 5: ...aderPRO mobile application on portable devices including cell phones and tablets Using this mobile application you can easily store recall and examine project color information while working with a client in real time Using the Sync option you can add or update fan deck collections or other proprietary color systems in the mobile application You can also use Datacolor ColorReaderPRO as a stand alo...

Page 6: ...s White calibration slide Device Markings Several markings on the outside diameter of the unit includes the following information Instrument Model Ratings Compliance and certification information Serial Number The serial number is programmed into Datacolor ColorReaderPRO It is displayed on the side panel display during product startup bottom of the box and in the mobile application under the devic...

Page 7: ... instructions and warnings provided with the unit Read all instructions carefully before connecting the device to charge Mobile Application Requirements The requirements to run Datacolor ColorReaderPRO mobile application include Device Operating System iPhone IOS v 9 3 or higher iPad IOS v 9 3 or higher iPod Touch IOS v 9 3 or higher Android 6 0 or higher Bluetooth v 4 0 or higher ...

Page 8: ...es Instrument Controls and Indicators This section identifies all controls and indicators on the device On Off and Measurement Button Press the button to activate the device Press the button to measure a color To turn off the device press and hold the button until the display goes blank Aperture On Off Measurement Button Display USB Port Calibration Slide located in sleeve inside the case USB char...

Page 9: ...htning bolt appears next to the battery icon when the device is connected with the USB cable to a power source An LED indicator displays the current state of the device See Status LED for details Cable Connections and Instrument Charging Datacolor ColorReaderPRO has a micro USB port and a micro USB cable for charging To charge Plug the small end of the USB cable into the device Plug the other end ...

Page 10: ...color ColorReaderPRO will go to sleep when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes When the device is in sleep mode and you try to access it through the mobile application it will ask you to wake the unit Press the button on the top of the device ...

Page 11: ...Store Plug in your device to charge then Wake the unit by pressing the on off button at the top Launch mobile application o Do not manually pair ColorReader through your device s Bluetooth settings menu the application will do this Register You must register the product to use it Application Installation Information Please visit http www datacolor com getcolorreader for more installation informati...

Page 12: ...vice 3 Enter your access code or skip if you do not have one If you do not have an access code you will need to select the region that applies to you to access your color collections You can add or change your access code later through the Device tab 4 Enter your contact information and user type scroll to the bottom of the screen to choose whether you would like to subscribe for updates and share...

Page 13: ...e over time This ensures that the measurements remain consistent over time The Datacolor ColorReader mobile application will remind you when calibration is required Use the mobile application to calibrate the unit 1 After connecting tap Device in bottom left corner Select the calibration tab at the top 2 Place the ColorReaderPRO on the calibration tile 3 Tap Calibrate 4 The application will report...

Page 14: ...abase It automatically displays the 3 closest matches on the portable device 1 Tap one of the matches The screen displays details about the selected color and manufacturer See View Fan Deck for details to view the color identified in a visual atlas See Coordinate Colors for details to view suggested color schemes See Add to Palette for details to select a color and assign it to a palette See Color...

Page 15: ...ation See Palettes for additional information Device This option gives you access to Sync Fan Decks Registration Device Info Calibration and Support options Registration Use this option if you are given an access code after you have registered your device 1 Tap Device Registration Enter the access code you were provided 2 Tap Register ...

Page 16: ...p Device Device Info Disconnect Device Calibration Use this option to see the current calibration status and to run the white slide calibration See Calibration for instructions Support Use this option to be sent directly to our Datacolor ColorReaderPRO online support site where you can submit a ticket or call our representatives for any issues you may be experiencing 1 Tap Device then Support Clic...

Page 17: ...NOTE If you purchased Datacolor ColorReaderPRO from a paint manufacturer or other 3rd party supplier they may download fan deck data to your unit before sending it to you If you find fan deck data installed on your unit immediately after registration use the Sync option to add fan decks that you want to use You can also use the Sync option at any time to update your fan deck data Add and Update Fa...

Page 18: ...er to maintain your existing database you must re select each fan deck you have previously downloaded Delete Fan Decks You cannot delete a fan deck from the device However when you sync the mobile application all fan decks are erased and only the fan decks selected will be added NOTE You can deactivate a fan deck and or add new fan decks for use at any time If you want to update all fan decks you ...

Page 19: ...lors you measure 1 Tap History to see a list of all measured samples 2 Tap one of the color readings to view the CIE L a b LCH RGB CMYK HEX and LRV values for the color 3 Tap Get Match to view the 3 closest matches in the fan deck database Tap the closest match you want to further evaluate History Displays the colors measured using Datacolor ColorReaderPRO Colors Displays the fan decks included in...

Page 20: ...or you want to coordinate select the closest match you want to use and tap Coordinate Colors 2 You have the option to view suggested color schemes for Complimentary Triad Analogous and Monochromatic You can learn more about these types of color schemes by selecting About Color Schemes in the bottom right corner 3 You can view a particular color suggested by tapping it to see the color information ...

Page 21: ...Mode This option allows you to set a standard to compare readings and determine a pass or fail match 1 Tap a previous Reading or take a new Reading to set as your standard then tap QC Mode 2 You can now take readings and see if the new measurements are within an acceptable deltaE specified by the manufacturer 1 deltaE is recommended of the original measurement that was set as your standard with ea...

Page 22: ...decks stored in the database to be used for color searches on the mobile application ColorReader Trends This option displays the trending measured colors of each month Click on any of the color boxes and get the top 3 closest paint color matches from your accessed collections Color Collections This option displays a visual atlas of the fan deck colors with an added search function 1 Tap on Colors ...

Page 23: ...lor searches on the mobile application To add or change the selection 1 Tap History select a color and Get Match or measure a color 2 Tap Change 3 You will see a list of all the fan decks on the device 4 Tap on an individual fan deck to activate or deactivate for the search Tap Match Red Activated Gray Deactivated ...

Page 24: ... below are from the Color Preview deck When the Color Preview selection was disabled and Color Journeys was activated the results were immediately updated Color Preview Matches Color Journeys Matches 6 You can select multiple fan decks for the search 7 The application will find the best matches from all fan decks selected ...

Page 25: ...cific project For example all of the paint colors selected for a particular customer or a particular room would be included in a single palette The mobile application includes options to create palettes edit and delete information for individual colors in a palette and share palettes Tap on the Palettes option at the bottom of the screen to access all of the palette management options First Time U...

Page 26: ...te palette information at any time See also Edit Palette Colors options 1 Tap History select a color and Get Match or measure a color 2 Tap one of the color suggestions 3 Tap New Palette 4 Tap in the default palette name field Palette 1 to display a keyboard Replace the default palette name with one of your choice 5 Tap in the default color label field and enter a label as needed 6 Tap Back The co...

Page 27: ...palettes to see the contents Add To Palette To add colors to an existing palette 1 Tap History select a color and Get Match or measure a color 2 You will see three color choices Tap one to display the details 3 Tap Add to Palette 4 Tap to select one of the palettes 5 View Palette displays Tap Back You can add a label to the color as an additional reference See Edit Palette Colors for instructions ...

Page 28: ...or label to provide more detail about each color in a palette For example you can assign a label such as trim to quickly identify the application for each color selected Edit Palette Colors When you store a color it is assigned a color label in the palette You can customize this color label with information to help you manage the palette 1 Tap on Palettes select a palette and select the pencil ico...

Page 29: ... confirm Share Palette Colors You can share your color palettes quickly and easily to anyone through any messaging platform you have available on your mobile device 1 Tap on Palettes then select the palette you want to share 2 Tap Share Palette option in the bottom left corner of the screen 3 Choose the application you would like to use to share A link will be created and added to the message sect...

Page 30: ... measure a color and there is no fan deck database installed on the unit Datacolor ColorReaderPRO displays CIE L a b values for the sample Once you sync a fan deck to your device you will not see CIE L a b values If you would like to go back to seeing only CIE L a b values on the device follow the steps below 1 Tap Device Sync Fan Decks in the mobile application 2 Select random fan decks to sync 3...

Page 31: ...pment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning equipme...

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