Manual
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a colour meter from PCE Instruments.
The colour meter PCE-CSM 7 is an ideal measuring device for application in quality control and offers
high accuracy. When using the colour meter, there are different colour spaces available (CIE L*a*b*C*h,
L*a*b, XYZ, RGB, L*u*v, C*H). The colour meter PCE-CSM 7 also comes with two different measuring
apertures (Ø4 mm and Ø8 mm) for different applications. After a measurement with the PCE-CSM 7, the
reading can be used as a standard value. Other readings can be recorded as a sample and later be
compared to the reference value. In addition to the individual colour space coordinates, the deviation
between the readings is also dis played. On the internal memory of the colour meter, you can store up to
100 reference values and up to 20,000 samples. The measured data can also be transferred to a PC via
USB and analysed with the included PC software.
2 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
This colour meter is a precise measuring device. Please avoid strong changes in the
environmental conditions. This includes flickering lights as well as changes of the 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
procedure is in progress. Avoid shocks.
Do not expose the device to water. Only use it in areas which fulfil the permitted environmental
conditions.
Keep the device clean and prevent dust or other particles from entering the measuring aperture.
To clean the device, use a damp cloth. Do not use solvent-containing materials for cleaning.
The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e. g. keyboard
side on a table).
Only use the battery which is included in the package (3.7 V, 0.5 A).
If you do not need the device for a longer period of time, please reset the white calibration and
store it in in the carrying case.
This user's handbook is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.
