CLM-194
User Guide
EOPTIS SRL
Via Alto Adige, 152 – 38121 Trento (TN) – ITALY
Tel.: +39 0461 260 552 – Fax: +39 0461 260 617
www.eoptis.com – [email protected]
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CLM-194
Rev. 1.05 - 06/2014
Copyright © 2013-2014 EOPTIS SRL
Table of Contents
1
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1
Packing list ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2
System at a Glance ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3
Colorimetry Background .............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1
Measurement Geometry ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2
Sample Preparation ............................................................................................................................................... 7
4
System Setup on First Use............................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1
Recommended system configuration ................................................................................................................... 9
4.2
Drivers and Software Installation .......................................................................................................................... 9
5
Software Operations .................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.1
Main Controls ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2
Measure and Reference Acquisition ................................................................................................................... 13
5.3
Colour Difference Check ...................................................................................................................................... 14
5.3.1
How to Perform a Colour Difference Check Analysis ................................................................................... 15
5.3.2
Using the Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4
Colour Matching .................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.4.1
How to Perform a Colour Matching Analysis................................................................................................ 17
5.4.2
Using the Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 18
5.5
Colour Classification ............................................................................................................................................ 19
5.5.1
How to Perform a Colour Classification Analysis .......................................................................................... 19
5.5.2
Using the Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.6
L*a*b* Chart ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.7
Report Generation .............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.8
User Calibration ................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.9
Advanced Features .............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.9.1
Database Management ................................................................................................................................ 22
5.9.2
Project Management .................................................................................................................................... 23
5.9.3
Multiple Acquisition ..................................................................................................................................... 23
5.9.4
Illuminant-Observer Pair Selection ............................................................................................................... 24
6
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 25
7
Appendices ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
7.1
Precautions and System Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 27
7.2
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 27
7.3
Standards ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
7.4
Warranty and Repair ........................................................................................................................................... 28
7.5
Revision History ................................................................................................................................................... 29
