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HunterLab Aeros EasyMatch QC Supplemental Manual Download Page 11

Aeros Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver. 2.0

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Figure 5. EasyMatch QC Installation

4.

Select

INSTALL EASYMATCH QC SOFTWARE

and follow the screen prompts.

5.

Select

SOFTKEY LICENSE

as the type of key to use with the software.

Figure 6. Software Key License

6.

When the EasyMatch QC installation is finished, select the

OPTION BUTTON

next to

YES, I

WANT TO RESTART MY COMPUTER NOW

and then

FINISH

to restart the computer and log

back in.

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Summary of Contents for Aeros EasyMatch QC

Page 1: ...Aeros Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Hunter Associates Laboratory 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston Virginia 20190 USA www hunterlab com A60 1019 018 Manual Version 2 0 ...

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Page 3: ...ates Laboratory Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Duraflect Spectraflect and Spectralon are trademarks of Labsphere Inc Teflon and Lucite are registered trademarks of DuPont Company Caution If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the HunterLab the overall safety may be impaired The instrument is for indoor use only...

Page 4: ...oftKey License 12 Sensor Install and Setup 13 Sensor Manager Standardization 14 Sensor Manager Measurement Configuration 16 AEROS MAINTENANCE AND TESTING 18 Routine Maintenance 18 System Warm Up 18 Cleaning the Instrument Standards 19 Diagnostics on the Aeros 19 Green Tile Test 19 Repeatability Test 22 AEROS SPECIFICATIONS 24 Operating Conditions 24 Physical Characteristics 24 Conditions of Illumi...

Page 5: ... Flexible Keyboard A13 1014 294 26 USB Adapter Cable A21 1014 375 27 Sample Holder Offset 3 5 Dish D02 1016 773 27 Sample Holder 145mm and 90mm Petri Dishes D04 1018 680 27 Sample Handling Package for Chips L02 1014 741 27 90mm Plastic Petri Dish 10 Pack L02 1016 781 27 Sample Trays 27 WHEN YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 29 INDEX 31 ...

Page 6: ...tray with easy cleanup and maintenance Aeros makes real time color measurements of products with irregular shapes and in industries as diverse as paint food building products and industrial minerals This instrument is designed to work as a stand alone unit with an easy to read display or connected to EasyMatch QC software on a personal computer Figure 1 Front of Aeros Standard Accessories Calibrat...

Page 7: ...his instrument or a replacement obtained from HunterLab Be certain that the power cord is in good condition before connecting it Power Switch To turn the instrument on press the rocker switch on the back of the instrument Front and Rear USB Connectors There are two USB connectors on the Aeros The one in the front is typically used for exporting jobs and workspaces backing up the instrument and upd...

Page 8: ...ch ER Validation and Compliance Remote Support Network printer Note Use of this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the protection afforded by the equipment Danger of electric shock if liquids are spilled and fire if volatile or flammable liquids are spilled Use care when measuring liquid samples Aeros Options and Sample Devices For the latest information please refe...

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Page 10: ...oncerning the power line and its conditioning CAUTION Use only the power cord included with this instrument or a replacement obtained from HunterLab Be certain that the power cord is in good condition before connecting it The Aeros is grounded using the grounding portion of this power cord Only plug this cord into a properly grounded power outlet Do not use an inappropriate adapter to plug the ins...

Page 11: ... QC SOFTWARE and follow the screen prompts 5 Select SOFTKEY LICENSE as the type of key to use with the software Figure 6 Software Key License 6 When the EasyMatch QC installation is finished select the OPTION BUTTON next to YES I WANT TO RESTART MY COMPUTER NOW and then FINISH to restart the computer and log back in ...

Page 12: ...icense will be displayed as shown in Figure 8 Note EasyMatch QC functions are unavailable before key activation Figure 8 No License Warning 3 The SoftKey License is uniquely associated with the sensor serial number and is provided on a thumb drive supplied with EasyMatch QC or via email from HunterLab 4 Go to HELP LICENSE REGISTRATION ACTIVATION 5 Select ACTIVATE LICENSE Figure 9 Activate License ...

Page 13: ...ill be displayed showing the activation status iii Option 3 Sentinel Key a If the user has a HunterLab USB hardware key then it can be used with a new sensor on the same computer Return to Install the Software Step 5 Figure 6 and select the Sentinel Key to continue iv Option 4 30 day trial a Fill out the registration form provided for the 30 day trial Connect to the internet HunterLab will approve...

Page 14: ...NEXT to standardize 6 You are now ready to use EasyMatch QC with the Aeros Sensor Manager Standardization The Aeros must be standardized on a regular basis to keep it operating properly Standardization sets the top and bottom of the photometric scale During standardization the bottom of the scale is set using a black tile read on the Aeros The top of scale is set using a white tile It is recommend...

Page 15: ... selecting SENSOR STANDARDIZE or by clicking the STANDARDIZE button on the default toolbar You are first prompted to indicate the instrument configuration To standardize read the bottom of scale and the top of scale Figure 13 Sensor Moves to Top Figure 14 Read Bottom of Scale Figure 15 Read Top of Scale ...

Page 16: ...osition to read samples automatically for each sample measurement The CREATE SAMPLE PROFILE button will allow the Aeros to look at the specimen and select the optimum fixed distance from the turntable When this is pressed the Sensor will move to the Top position When profile is complete press OK to continue The sample height will be shown next to the CREATE SAMPLE PROFILE button The MEASUREMENT TI...

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Page 18: ...tandards slide on calibrator and sensor window monitor using a laboratory grade detergent and a nylon brush Wipe dry with a lint free paper towel containing no FWAs If a Hitch Standard has been used then compare hitch standard values for the Aeros to those of the off line colorimeter Re hitch the Aeros if necessary or desired As Needed Replace the sensor window Replace the fuses Perform the diagno...

Page 19: ...ning hot water rinse Wipe dry with a clean lint free paper towel manufactured without fluorescent whitening agents FWAs to remove water marks Diagnostics on the Aeros Diagnostics are included with the Aeros EasyMatch QC To initiate select DIAGNOSTICS from the SENSOR MENU THE GREEN TILE TEST REPEATABILITY TEST and HARDWARE CHECKS are the available tests Green Tile Test To begin the Green Tile Test ...

Page 20: ...NEXT to continue Figure 20 Read the Black Glass Remove the black glass and attach the white tile Press NEXT to continue Figure 21 Read White Tile Attach the green tile and press NEXT to continue Ten readings of the green tile are made and averaged The average reading and its Pass Fail status will be shown Confirm that the result is PASS The Pass Fail tolerance for the Aeros is 0 30 ...

Page 21: ...Aeros Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver 2 0 21 Figure 22 Screen Display for Test Results Figure 23 Green Tile Test Results ...

Page 22: ...emove all samples from the instrument and attach the standardization box The sensor will move to the top Figure 24 Standardize Attach the standardization box to the sensor Then attach the black glass to the standardization box Press NEXT to continue Figure 25 Read the Black Glass Remove the black glass and attach the white tile Press NEXT to continue Figure 26 Read White Tile Leave the white tile ...

Page 23: ...Aeros Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC ver 2 0 23 Figure 27 Repeatability Readings When the test is complete results are shown and output as a report Figure 28 Repeatability Screen Results ...

Page 24: ...umidity 10 to 90 Standard Accessories Calibrated instrument White Tile Certificate of Traceability Black Glass Standard Green Diagnostic Tile Standards Box 30 5 cm 12 in and 15 2 cm 6 in sample pans Power Supply Quick Start Guide Aeros User s Guide on CD Physical Characteristics Weight 23 0 kg 50 0 lbs Dimensions Height x width x depth 56 cm x 38 cm x 51 cm 22 0 in x 15 in x 20 in Maximum Sample H...

Page 25: ...al Resolution 3 nm Reporting Interval 10 nm Sampling Rate Continuous at 7 measurements per second Photometric Range 0 150 Measurement Duration 5 seconds 1 rotation Measurements per Rotation 35 Inter instrument Agreement on BCRA II Tile Set E L a b 0 30 Avg E L a b 0 50 Max on Colorimetric Repeatability E 0 025 Max on White Tile Measurement Data Views Color Data Spectral Data Spectral Plot EZ View ...

Page 26: ...23 2 GB USB 2 0 flash drive formatted for customer use with customized code for Setup backup and CSV Datalog export USB Flexible Keyboard A13 1014 294 This 88 character keyboard allows the user to enter IDs directly into the instrument USB Barcode Scanner A13 1018 566 Barcode Scanner scans product IDs directly into the instrument ...

Page 27: ... preparing and presenting for color measurement of any large particulate products such as crushed potato corn and vegetable chips Includes 1 Black Anodized Aluminum Sample Dish 180 mm OD 165 mm ID D04 1013 402 and 1 Collar and Compressor A13 1013 901 90mm Plastic Petri Dish 10 Pack L02 1016 781 Sample Trays Accessory Size Part Number Sample Tray 15 2 cm 6 in Dia x 2 5 cm 1 in Depth D02 1016 971 Sa...

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Page 29: ...Africa IMEASupport hunterlab com For all other regions Support hunterlab com Additionally our global support website offers 24 7 assistance with a library of information on various color measurement and appearance topics such as applications instrument operation and troubleshooting The HunterLab global support website is located at support hunterlab com For personalized assistance go to support hu...

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Page 31: ...ing Instrument Standard 18 Diagnostics 18 Ethernet Port 7 Features 5 Green Tile Test 18 Installation 9 Instrument Power 6 Maintenance 17 Measurement Configuration 15 Operating Conditions 23 Repeatability Test 21 Standardization 13 Testing 17 USB Connectors 6 Using EasyMatch QC 12 ...

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