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Getting Started 

This document is designed to get you familiarized with your  
552 Spectrophotometer. If you need any further instructions or 
information, you can find a complete Operator's Manual in a 
Portable Document Format (PDF) file on the CD that is 
shipped with your instrument. 

Table of Contents 

What to do first… 

4 

Unpack and Inspect 

4 

Shoe Lock Operation 

4 

Charge the Battery Pack 

5 

Apply Power 

5 

Instrument Description & Features 

6 

The Main Menu 

6 

The Keys 

6 

Measure Mode Screens 

7 

Using the Instrument 

9 

Opening a Mode or Menu 

9 

Opening a Pop-Up Editor 

9 

Using the Alphanumeric Editor 

9 

Using the Location/Sample Editor 

10 

Important Measurement Techniques 

11 

Taking a Measurement 

11 

Calibrating the Instrument 

12 

Calibration Procedure 

12 

Configuring the Instrument 

13 

Configuration Settings 

13 

User Dialog Error Messages 

15

 

 

Summary of Contents for 552

Page 1: ...552 S P E C T R O P H O T O M E T E R Getting Started ...

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Page 3: ...a reti di telecomunicazioni pubblici CE DECLARATION Manufacturer s Name X Rite Incorporated Authorized Representative X Rite Incorporated Siemensstraße 12b 63263 Neu Isenburg Germany Phone 49 0 61 02 79 57 0 Fax 49 0 61 02 79 57 57 Model Name Spectrophotometer Model No 552 Directive s Conformance EMC 89 336 EEC LVD 73 23 EEC RoHS WEEE X Rite products meet the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Ro...

Page 4: ... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter...

Page 5: ...tents What to do first 4 Unpack and Inspect 4 Shoe Lock Operation 4 Charge the Battery Pack 5 Apply Power 5 Instrument Description Features 6 The Main Menu 6 The Keys 6 Measure Mode Screens 7 Using the Instrument 9 Opening a Mode or Menu 9 Opening a Pop Up Editor 9 Using the Alphanumeric Editor 9 Using the Location Sample Editor 10 Important Measurement Techniques 11 Taking a Measurement 11 Calibr...

Page 6: ...ckaging contents against your packing list and original order A detailed packaging drawing and a parts list can be found in the instrument s Operator s Manual Shoe Lock Operation To take measurements with the instrument you must unlock the shoe When the instrument is not in use the shoe should be re locked to protect the instrument optics A rotating latch on the bottom of the instrument locks the ...

Page 7: ...C adapter 1 Verify that the voltage indicated on the adapter complies with the AC line voltage in your area If not contact X Rite or an authorized representative 2 Insert the small plug from the adapter into the power input connector on the instrument If you are using serial cable SE108 92 you may insert the small plug into the power connector at the end of the cable 3 Plug the adapter into an AC ...

Page 8: ...reen shown below is the main top level screen The left side of the main menu screen lists all available modes The right side of the screen lists instrument model and firmware version information MAIN MENU Measure Calibrate Configuration 552 XXXX The Keys Perform reading and menu option navigation with the five keys arranged around the display screen Each key has a unique symbol for performing a sp...

Page 9: ... is a quick exit out of any mode If any option is being modified at the time the key is pressed the edits are aborted and the previous setting reinstated Measure Mode Screen The measure mode provides a method for storing sample measurements in the instrument s database A sample is assigned to a specific location Location names and sample names are created using the alphanumeric editor or an option...

Page 10: ...ghted stores the current measurement in the instrument Pressing the Enter key when RESET is highlighted reset the average counter to zero for the current sample User Dialog This portion of the screen indicates the current mode or condition of the instrument For example if the highlighted tab stop focus is on Location A the user dialog would display Select a location Measurement and error condition...

Page 11: ...tion Below is an example of a list box Configuration Language English Database Tools Security is Off To open an pop up list box 1 Use the Tab keys to highlight the desired selection or function 2 Press the Enter key to access the pop up list box Using the Alphanumeric Editor Location and sample names can be edited using the alphanumeric editor if you do not have an optional barcode reader Selectin...

Page 12: ...ditor Using the Location Sample Editor The measure mode has a special control that is used to select storage locations location names and sample names The list can be paged through either forward or backward to reduce time Location A Bedroom Sample 1 Door Trim SAVE RESET Averages 1 Select a location To open the editor 1 Use the Tab keys to highlight the location location name or sample name 2 Pres...

Page 13: ...e sample color should be uniform and consistent across the measurement area with no fading or blemishes The sample should be solid not clear or translucent Taking a Measurement NOTE The procedure below provides the basic steps required to measure a sample Refer to the Operator s Manual PDF file located on the CD supplied with your instrument for more detailed information on all the functions When ...

Page 14: ...ents or cleaners of any kind NOTE The instrument must be calibrated with the target window removed when using the instrument with the shoe extended Calibration Procedure 1 Press Tab Up or Tab Down to highlight Calibrate Press Enter key to access the calibration mode 2 Position the target window on the white reference 3 Press the instrument firmly to the shoe Hold steady until the instrument indica...

Page 15: ... Español Français Italiano or Português NOTE The instrument resets whenever the current language is changed Database Tools The Database Tools allow you to configure the following settings Add Location Name Used to manually enter location names using the editor Add Sample Name Used to manually enter sample names using the editor Factory Presets Allows you to reload the factory default settings when...

Page 16: ...enabled 1 Remove the AC adapter and turn off the instrument with the battery switch 2 Press and hold the read switch on the bottom of the instrument as you turn the instrument on with the battery switch 3 When the main menu appears release the read switch The Configuration item appears in the main menu NOTE You must set the Security to Off if you want the Configuration item to automatically appear...

Page 17: ...bration has failed Calibration failed Make sure the instrument is properly positioned on the reference The battery is getting low This warning appears when the battery falls below approximately 25 of full charge Measurements are still possible but the battery should be charged soon Batteries are dead Displays when not enough battery power remains to take measurement The current measurement is abor...

Page 18: ...G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 16 ...

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Page 20: ...00 292 4437 or 1 616 803 2705 Corporate Headquarters Europe Althardstrasse 70 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone 41 44 842 24 00 Fax 41 44 842 22 22 Corporate Headquarters Asia Room 808 810 Kornhill Metro Tower 1 Kornhill Road Quarry Bay Hong Kong Phone 852 2 568 6283 Fax 852 2 885 8610 Please visit www xrite com for a local office near you ...

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