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Manual 

 

Specifications 

3.1 

Technical specifications 

 
 

PCE-CSM 1 

PCE-CSM 2 

PCE-CSM 4 

Measuring aperture 

4 mm 

8 mm 

20 mm 

Geometry 

8/d 

45°/0 

Sensor 

Silicon photoelectric diode 

Colour space 

CIEL*a*b*C*h 
CIEL *a*b 
CIEXYZ 

Colour difference formula 

ΔE*ab 
ΔL*ab 
ΔE*C*H 

Light source 

D65 

Light source device 

LED blue light 

Errors between each equipment 

≤0.50ΔE*ab 

Storage 

100 standard samples, 20,000 test samples 

Repeatability 

Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.08 
Measurement conditions: average of 30 measurements of 
standard white plate 

Power supply 

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 
3.7 V @ 3,200 mAh 

Charging time 

8 hours 

Battery life 

Approx. 5,000 measurements 

Lamp life 

5 years, more than 1.6 million measurements 

Storage conditions 

Air temperature

: 0 … +40 °C 

Air humidity: 0 … 85 % RH, non-condensing 

Dimensions 

205 x 67 x 80 mm 

Weight 

500 g 

 

3.2 

Contents of delivery 

1 x colorimeter PCE-CSM 1, PCE-CSM 2 or PCE-CSM 4 
1 x USB cable 
1 x aluminium carrying case 
1 x lithium-ion battery 
1 x mains adaptor 
1 x wrist band 
1 x calibration plate (white) 
1 x pc software 
1 x instruction manual 

Summary of Contents for PCE-CSM 1

Page 1: ...d Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign way Hampshire Southampton United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside UK 44 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce instruments com www pce instruments co...

Page 2: ...vice 8 5 2 Taking a measurement 8 5 3 Additional functions 10 5 3 1 Record 10 5 3 2 Calibration 11 5 3 3 Connection to a PC or printer 11 5 3 4 Tolerances 12 5 3 5 Delete recorded data 12 5 3 6 Averag...

Page 3: ...e air temperature or air humidity The device may only be used in the approved temperature range Make sure the device is standing right on the measuring spot Do not move it while the measuring procedur...

Page 4: ...on within E ab 0 08 Measurement conditions average of 30 measurements of standard white plate Power supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery 3 7 V 3 200 mAh Charging time 8 hours Battery life Approx 5...

Page 5: ...4 2 Interface description interfaces Mains adaptor Only use the mains adaptor included in the package If it breaks down only use substitutions with the following characteristics output 5 V DC 2 A USB...

Page 6: ...tery in the allocated space 4 Close the battery compartment cover Charging the battery The battery can only be charged when the device is connected to a PC or to the mains adaptor Note If the battery...

Page 7: ...first put it in the allocated space see picture below Now turn it counter clockwise until you hear a clicking noise This means that the measuring aperture is now attached properly Detaching the measur...

Page 8: ...measuring mode is L a b C H 5 2 Taking a measurement If you turn on the device you are directed to the Standard Measurement screen To take a measurement follow these steps 1 Press and hold the testing...

Page 9: ...ess the Enter button You are now redirected to the Sample Measurement display 2 Take another measurement just like you took the standard measurement 3 Now you can see the deviation of the sample in th...

Page 10: ...an navigate through the sample measurements by using the arrow keys and If you want to delete a sample measurement select it and press and hold the Back button until a confirmation display appears Now...

Page 11: ...carried out in a dark environment Additionally keep the device away at least 1 meter from reflecting objects like walls tables or other objects To start the calibration process press the Testing butto...

Page 12: ...ss 5 3 5 Delete recorded data To delete the recorded data press the Menu button select Delete and press Enter Now you get to the delete display Here you have two different options You can either delet...

Page 13: ...ing Enter 6 1 Colour offset Here you can activate deactivate the colour offset Use the arrow keys and for selection and confirm by pressing Enter 6 2 Language Here you can select the menu language of...

Page 14: ...day month day year and day month year Use the arrow keys and for selection and press Enter to confirm 6 4 Contrast Here you can adjust the contrast of the display Use the arrow keys and to adjust the...

Page 15: ...alibration After that perform a black calibration 2 Fill in the powder Fill the powder into the powder compartment of the measuring plate After that put the powder test box back together see 7 1 1 Mak...

Page 16: ...contact PCE Instruments 8 1 PCE Instruments UK By post PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom SO31 4RF By phone 02380 987 035 8 2...

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