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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Fluorescent bulb(s)
will not illuminate

Loose bulb(s)
Blown fuse
Loose connector
Faulty bulb(s)
Faulty switch
Faulty ballast(s)
Open wiring

Seat bulb(s)
Replace fuse
Re-seat connector
Replace bulb(s)
*
*
*

Reading will not
change or hold

Loose connector(s)
Faulty P.C. board
Faulty switch
Open wiring

Re-set connector
*
*
*

= Contact X-Rite Instrument Services or an authorized service center for

repair.

Summary of Contents for 301

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Page 2: ...nce Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada NOTE Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance with the desired FCC and European emission requirements For 230V replace with 400ma 5 by 20mm fuse only For 115V replace with 500ma 5 by 20mm fuse only Para 230V Reemplazar...

Page 3: ...Lamp Assembly Type F6T5 D Ersetzen Sie die Fluoreszenzlampen Montage nur mit einer vom gleichen Typ Typ F6T5 D Reemplace la unidad de lampara fluorescente solamente con una del mismo tipo como la pieza X Rite F6T5 D Ne remplacer l assemblage de lampe fluorescente qu avec un assemblage du même type type F6T5 D Sostituire il gruppo di lampada fluorescente solamente con uno dello stesso tipo che come...

Page 4: ...l iii CE DECLARATION Manufacturer s Name X Rite Incorporated Manufacturer s Address 3100 44th Street S W Grandville Michigan 49418 U S A Model Name Densitometer Model No 301 Directive s Conformance EMC 89 336 EEC LVD 73 23 EEC ...

Page 5: ...ra reemplazar las bombillas fluorescentes 1 Quite los quatro 4 tornillos de los ángulos de la mesa luminosa luego quite la mesa luminosa 2 Reemplace las bombillas defectuosas con bombillas fluorescentes del tipo F6T5 D 3 Coloque la mesa luminosa en su sitio y asegúrela apretando con los quatro 4 tornillos Instructions pour remplacer l ampoule d éclairage fluorescent ATTENTION Pour commencer déconn...

Page 6: ...ance and design exhibit the qualities of a finely engineered laboratory instrument To fully appreciate and protect your investment we suggest that you take several minutes to read this manual As always X Rite stands behind your 301 Instrument with a full one year limited warranty and a dedicated service organization If the need arises please do not hesitate to call on us Thank you for your trust a...

Page 7: ...ion charges prepaid If the fault has been caused by misuse or abnormal conditions of operation repair will be billed at a nominal cost If requested an estimate will be submitted before non warranty work is started An Instrument Registration Card is enclosed with each instrument The purchaser should fill in the card completely and return it to X Rite postmarked no later than 10 days form the date o...

Page 8: ...The contents of this manual are the property of X Rite Incorporated and are copyrighted Any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited Publication of this information does not imply any rights to reproduce it or use it for any purpose other than installing operating or maintaining the equipment described herein This instrument is covered by the following U S and foreign patents U S Paten...

Page 9: ... Frequency 5 Calibration Procedure 5 Maintenance 7 Cleaning 7 Fluorescent Bulb Replacement 8 Reading Lamp Replacement 9 Fuse Replacement 10 Factory Repair 11 Troubleshooting 12 Output Connection model 301RS 14 RS 232 Connection 14 Data Instruction Format 15 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Applying Power 2 Figure 2 Aperture Removal 3 Figure 3 Calibration 6 Figure 4 Calibration Step Tablet 6 Figure 5 Clean...

Page 10: ... Range 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Operating Relative Humidity 76 Voltage Range 301 Domestic 100Vac to 130Vac 60Hz 301X Export 200Vac to 240Vac 50Hz Power Requirement 80VA maximum Warm up Time 60 seconds Scale Factor Stability 1 0 per six months Null Drift 0 03D max 0 01D typical Safety UL 3101 01 C22 2 No 1010 1 92 Altitude 2000m IEC 664 Pollution Degree 2 Installation Type Category 2 Usage Indoor onl...

Page 11: ...Instrument OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation of the X Rite 301 is very simple Procedures of the various modes of operation are provided in the following paragraphs When operating the instrument use these recommended common sense suggestions to protect yourself and your instrument Avoid dangerous environments e g don t use instrument in damp wet areas Use proper electrical connections Ensure electri...

Page 12: ...oss caused by power removal null must be established each time power to the instrument is removed Null remains very stable 0 01D as long as power remains on Null the instrument as follows 1 Remove film from reading area 2 Lower the reading head by pressing the read button until it deflects totally and actuates the switch 3 Momentarily push the null button 4 Remove pressure on the read button to re...

Page 13: ...ith the film emulsion side up When measuring density values above 2 50D ensure that reading head light seal is completely on surface of the film being measured DENSITY COMPARISON MEASUREMENT Compare density readings as follows 1 Place reference film over aperture Press read button and momentarily press the null button 2 Place the film to be compared over the aperture and measure density This measu...

Page 14: ...head 2 Press read button to measure step tablet 3 Hold read button down until a stable reading is attained The CAL reading should be 0 02D of the CAL value marked on the step tablet If CAL reading is NOT within tolerance calibrate instrument To calibrate instrument 1 Center the CAL portion of step tablet under the read head 2 Press and hold read button to measure the step tablet 3 Use a small scre...

Page 15: ...Calibration 6 Figure 3 Calibration Figure 4 Calibration Step Tablet CAL portion of step tablet centered on Target Window Calibration Adjustment Read Button Calibration Point CAL Density Value ...

Page 16: ...lustration of the 301 on page 16 WARNING DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE CLEANING General cleaning of the 301 Densitometer should be done with mild a soap solution CAUTION Do not use alcohol based solutions to clean light table Clean the instrument optics apertures and read head opal glass with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol Remove residue and lint with lens paper See Figu...

Page 17: ...s 1 Remove four 4 screws securing light table to the unit chassis 2 Remove light table 3 Remove the faulty bulb s and replace with new type F6T5 D fluorescent bulb s 4 Reinstall light table and secure to unit chassis with four 4 screws Figure 6 Fluorescent Bulb Access Screws Lamp ...

Page 18: ...Lamp P C board NOTE Ensure lamp P C board bulb is clean Use alcohol on a lint free cloth or cotton swab to remove smudges CAUTION The bulb on Lamp P C board has been prealigned for optimum optical performance Use care not to bend or reposition the bulb when cleaning or installing 4 Connect the lamp connector to new Lamp P C board 5 Secure Lamp P C board to arm assembly with four 4 screws 6 Reinsta...

Page 19: ...d To replace fuse 1 Turn power off O and remove detachable line cord 2 Insert small flat blade screwdriver into left edge of fuse carrier and pry out 3 Remove blown fuse from carrier clip and discard 4 Remove spare fuse from carrier compartment and place in fuse clip 5 Reinsert fuse carrier into fuse cavity Make sure carrier is firmly seated 6 Reinstall detachable line cord Flat blade Screwdriver ...

Page 20: ...ete technical repair service to customers X Rite provides repair of any 301 submitted past warranty The customer shall pay shipping costs and the instrument shall be submitted in its original shipping carton as a complete unaltered unit Spare Fuse Fuse Location Fuse Carrier ...

Page 21: ...hort in transformer Tighten fuse holder Unit display will not turn on Unit not nulled Blown fuse Loose connector s Faulty P C board Faulty switch Bad transformer winding Open wiring Null unit Replace fuse Re seat connector s Light source will not illuminate Blown fuse Loose connector s Faulty Lamp P C board Faulty switch Bad transformer winding Open wiring Replace fuse Re seat connector s Unit wil...

Page 22: ...onnector Faulty bulb s Faulty switch Faulty ballast s Open wiring Seat bulb s Replace fuse Re seat connector Replace bulb s Reading will not change or hold Loose connector s Faulty P C board Faulty switch Open wiring Re set connector Contact X Rite Instrument Services or an authorized service center for repair ...

Page 23: ...ng sends the TRANSMIT signal through pin 2 and is normally used for printers or computers outputs The DCE setting sends the TRANSMIT signal through pin 3 and is normally used for modem outputs NOTE The output connection is preset from factory to DTE operation for X Rite 301 units and DCE operation for Fuji 301 units To change the Transmit Function Switch setting 1 Disconnect power to instrument 2 ...

Page 24: ...presents the ASCII code for a positive character space or negative character Units Tenths Hundredths are three ASCII digits 0 9 representing density values Data is transmitted at the rate of 300 baud with one start bit and stop bit and the parity bit set to logic zero Output logic level is 5Vdc to 5Vdc DTE Pin 2 TRANSMIT DCE Pin 3 TRANSMIT Ground Pin 7 ...

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