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Operation Manual

 

 

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Page 1: ...890 A U T O M A T I C S T R I P R E A D I N G D E N S I T O M E T E R Operation Manual ...

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Page 3: ...a rugged and reliable instrument whose performance and design exhibit the qualities of a finely engineered instrument which is not surpassed To fully appreciate and protect your investment we suggest that you take the necessary time to read and fully understand this manual As always X Rite stands behind your instrument with a one year limited warranty and a dedicated service organization If the ne...

Page 4: ...nce with the desired FCC and European emission requirements CAUTION Operational hazard exists if AC adapter other than X Rite SE30 77 100 240V is used VORSICHT Betriebsgefahr besteht bei Gebrauch von anderen Adaptern als X Rite SE30 77 100 240 V AVISO No use otro adaptador C A que no sea la pieza X Rite SE30 77 100 240V por el riesgo de mal funcionamiento del equipo ATTENTION Ne pas utiliser d ada...

Page 5: ...purpose of assisting in the use and general maintenance of this instrument 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 or use this manual for any purpose other than installing and operating the equipment described herein No part...

Page 6: ...nce with X Rite s published instructions X Rite reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements to its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products previously manufactured Correction of defects by repair or replacement shall constitute fulfillment of all warranty obligations on the part of X Rite THIS WARRANTY IS EXPLICITLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESSE...

Page 7: ..._______________________ 1 7 Strip Information __________________________________ 1 7 Paper Strip _______________________________________ 1 7 Film Strip ________________________________________ 1 10 Printer Balance Strip _______________________________ 1 10 SECTION TWO Instrument Calibration Calibration Information____________________________________ 2 1 Frequency of Calibration ___________________...

Page 8: ...5 1 Cleaning the Instrument ___________________________________ 5 2 General Cleaning __________________________________ 5 2 Cleaning the Optics ________________________________ 5 2 Cleaning the Calibration Strip ________________________ 5 3 Replacing the Read Lamp __________________________________ 5 4 Troubleshooting Tips _____________________________________ 5 5 APPENDIX A Technical Specificatio...

Page 9: ... for possible damage If any damage occurred during shipping immediately contact the transportation company Do not proceed with installation until the carrier s agent has inspected the damage Your instrument was packaged in a specially designed carton to assure against damage If reshipment is necessary the instrument should be packaged in the original carton If the original carton is not available ...

Page 10: ...rol strips the instrument has adjustable paper guides on each side of the control strip entrance Adjustment is made by simply sliding the paper guides to the settings displayed for the selected strip The instrument communicates through a standard RS 232 interface If you wish to remotely control your instrument you must use the remote control interface protocol discussed in the RS 232 Interface Man...

Page 11: ...dapter 4 Plug the line cord into an AC wall receptacle IMPORTANT To extend the life of the internal memory battery it is recommended that the instrument remain plugged into AC power If you are using a modem AC power must be applied in order to transmit or receive data At initial power up the instrument performs a boot memory test The testing sequence is displayed on the instrument screen If all in...

Page 12: ...d until changed film access the film measurement channel The format selected remains selected until changed bal printer balance accesses the printer balance measurement channel The format selected remains selected until changed Function Menus view used to view data of the last strip measured xmit transmit used to manually transmit data of the last strip measured via RS 232 port cal calibration use...

Page 13: ...re used to select a function or perform an action are tinted grayed throughout this manual MAIN MENU film p1 pap bal Menu Keys Keyswitch lll and llll have the word MENU printed above them Pressing these two keys simultaneously at any location in the menu structure causes the display to return to page 1 of the main menu MAIN MENU film p1 pap bal MENU Help Messages Built in help messages are availab...

Page 14: ...ting marks that range from 9 30 to the left and right of the center diamond Each mark stop is 1 10 increment 10 stops equal one inch The instrument automatically displays the proper guides settings for the selected strip see below 20 10 10 30 READ k RA 4 ALL AT 18 18 other 20 30 The paper guides are moved by sliding them to the left or right To accommodate 35mm wide strips the instrument has a spe...

Page 15: ...ne second delay occurs before the drive mechanism is activated to allow time for proper alignment Due to the amount of variation in printer balance strips no guide setting numbers appear in the display in the printer balance categories Due to the configuration of the instrument drive mechanism 16mm wide film control strips cannot be measured The instrument does measure strips that are creased Pape...

Page 16: ...ough the instrument to obtain measurement data The instrument displays what color patches are measured and what guide is used to insert the strip from In this example the cyan Fuji CP21 row of patches is measured first followed by the magenta and yellow Refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide for information on strip insertion direction 20 10 10 30 20 30 READ k RA 4 ALL AT 18 18...

Page 17: ...he strip to be rotated to take the measurement READ f CP21 MAG AT 17 26 other READ f CP21 YEL AT 17 26 other Indicates magenta patches are Guide number flashes indicting strip positioning PASS TWO Indicates yellow patches are measured Guide number flashes indicting strip positioning PASS THREE ...

Page 18: ... No Ring K 3510 and Small BE Each category has six print options to choose from Refer to your Printer Balance and Control Guide for detailed information on all aspects of the printer balance strips Due to the amount of variation between printer balance strips no guide setting numbers appear in the display In this example Blk Eye UNO 1 Pass the Under patch is inserted first 20 10 10 30 20 30 NORMAL...

Page 19: ...o film air for transmission The instrument has many self checking algorithms built in to verify the accuracy of calibration If you wish to maintain accuracy verification we suggest that you obtain a C41 reference strip and a paper reference strip Measure each strip and record the density values Place the strips in an envelope and store them in a dry cool environment Periodically measure them to ve...

Page 20: ...r case Note lower case lettering denotes manual calibration MANUAL is activated INSERT CAL STRIP AUTO manual 2 Insert the designated end of the Auto Cal strip into the 35mm slot until it comes to rest against the drive rollers 10 10 X RITE Auto Cal Strip P N 880 100 Patent Pending INSERT THIS END SERIAL XXX XXX CAL R 0 04 G 0 07 B 0 08 READING is momentarily displayed on the screen followed by cal...

Page 21: ...rst black bar on the X Rite Auto Cal strip and record the Red Green and Blue values X RITE Auto Cal Strip P N 880 100 Patent Pending INSERT THIS END SERIAL XXX XXX CAL R 0 04 G 0 07 B 0 08 3 Press key lll cal located on Function Menu page p3 to initiate calibration FUNCTION MENU p3 cnfg calload The instrument screen momentarily displays CALIBRATING TRANSMISSION during automatic transmission calibr...

Page 22: ...EN BLUE 6 INSERT CAL STRIP re appears on the screen Insert the designated end of the Auto Cal strip into the 35mm slot until it comes to rest against the drive rollers INSERT CAL STRIP auto MANUAL 10 10 X RITE Auto Cal Strip P N 880 100 Patent Pending INSERT THIS END SERIAL XXX XXX CAL R 0 04 G 0 07 B 0 08 READING is momentarily displayed on the screen followed by calibration density values Manual...

Page 23: ...2a p2b and so on Page two menus contain serial interface control options Descriptions for all configuration options are listed below followed by set up procedures Page 1 Configuration Options TONE Use to adjust the instruments beeper volume Available settings are OFF SOFT and LOUD NET Networking Enables the instrument to automatically send and receive data via the modem at a predetermined time tha...

Page 24: ...U On U 1200 U c I O 1 On L Off L Off L Off U On U On U On U On L 9600 L c I O 2 On U Off U Off U Off U On U On U On U On U 9600 U MITSY 1 Off U Off U Off U Off L Off L Off L Off U On U 300 L MITSY 2 Off L Off L On U Off L Off L Off L Off L On L 300 U NORITSU Off L CTS U Off L Off L On L On L Off L On L 2400 U n QSSnet Off U Off U Off U Off U Off U Off U Off U On U 2400 U n Micro kn Net TTL U Off U...

Page 25: ...data Page 2c Configuration Options DEL Delay Controls a transmitted delay between each set if RGB data output When off del no delay is sent between each set of RGB data When on DEL a one second delay is sent between each set of RGB data AXMT Automatic Transmit Controls automatic transmission of data after a measurement When off axmt no data is transmitted out the I O port after a measurement When ...

Page 26: ...lect a beeper tone option OFF SOFT and LOUD Press key llll NET to page through and select a networking option OFF OUT IN and I O Note only set if network modem is used After editing Page 1 Configuration options press key l P1 to advance to Page 2 Configuration screen CNFG P1 TONE NET SAVE 3 Page 2 Configuration Screen Press key ll or key lll IOpreset once to enter I O preset menu CNFG P2 IOpreset ...

Page 27: ...ut option Each key depression alternates between dtp off and DPT on Press key lll COMP to select data output format option Each key depression alternates between comp off and COMP on Press key llll ALF to select automatic line feed option Each key depression alternates between alf off and ALF on After editing Page 2b Configuration options press key l P2b to advance to Page 2c Configuration screen ...

Page 28: ...film works best Press key llll lock to select lock option Each key depression alternates between lock off and LOCK on A LOCK selection padlock icon closed prevents any option changes from occurring After editing Page 2d Configuration options simultaneously press key l P2d and key ll baud to save configuration settings Pressing key l P2d alone causes Page 1 Configuration screen to reappear CNFG P2d...

Page 29: ...the outside edge of the first measurable target or the first target may not be detected For information on measuring leaderless strips 30 5mm refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide Section Five Section Four Contents Measuring Strips Manually Transmitting Strip Data MEASURING STRIPS Refer to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide to located your control strip for prop...

Page 30: ...densitometer indicates that processing is taking place and the measurement status If a paper strip is measured that has multiple passes the display indicates the pass to insert PROCESSING PASS 1 of 1 OK NOTE If INVALID READING UNRECOGNIZABLE STRIP or BUFFER OVERFLOW messages display after a measurement re read strip If the same message appears after re reading strip refer to Appendix B of this man...

Page 31: ...Green Blue Viewing Control Strip Data from View Menu 1 Press key ll view located on Function Menu page p2 to enter View Menu screen FUNCTION MENU p2 view xmit 2 Press key ll pap key lll film or key llll bal to select strip category VIEW MENU bal pap film 3 Press key ll or key lll Stain to page through RGB data fields of the strip After viewing data press key llll exit to exit to the View Menu or s...

Page 32: ... xmit 2 Press key ll pap key lll film or key llll bal to select strip category XMIT MENU bal pap film NOTE CHANNEL IS EMPTY appears in the display if no control strip data is available in the selected channel 3 Transmit strip data Press key l xmit to transmit all strip data xmit changes to upper case during transmission After transmitting data press key llll exit to exit to the Xmit Menu or simult...

Page 33: ... the factory or an authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period Attempts to make repairs within this time frame may void the warranty X Rite provides a factory repair service to their customers Because of the complexity of the circuitry all repairs should be referred to the factory or an authorized service center call 1 888 826 3044 X Rite will repair any 890 instrument past wa...

Page 34: ...OT use any ketone solvents to clean the unit this will cause damage to the cover Cleaning the Optics The optics and drive wheel assembly should be cleaned once a week in normal environments and more often in dirty or dusty environments 1 Carefully lift instrument and insert tube from canned air into front strip insertion slot 2 With back and forth motion spray clean dry air from one side to the ot...

Page 35: ... cloth You must let the calibration strip dry completely before taking a calibration measurement DO NOT clean below the bottom triangle The attached label is not coated and smears when moisture is applied DO NOT get fingerprints on any portion of the strip handle by the edge X RITE Auto Cal Strip P N 880 100 Patent Pending INSERT THIS END SERIAL XXX XXX CAL R 0 04 G 0 07 B 0 08 DO NOT CLEAN BELOW ...

Page 36: ...d 5 Install new lamp assembly 6 by carefully inserting lamp 6 into housing 7 and lamp pins 8 into lamp connector Press down gently to make sure connector pins 8 are properly seated 6 Secure lamp screw and washer 5 in place 7 Carefully clean any dust or plastic chips off circuit board and top cover 1 using moisture free compressed air Place top cover back on instrument 8 Holding top and bottom cove...

Page 37: ...ction measurement incorrect Recalibrate instrument Replace read lamp Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center Measurements drift Recalibrate instrument Replace read lamp Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center Unit will not calibrate Clean or replace cal strip Read lamp not working Replace read lamp Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center Measurements unrepeatable incorrect Re insert st...

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Page 39: ... 0 5 wide minimum Reflection paper Process Control and Printer Balance Paper Width 1 4 6 0in adjustable slot Measurement Speed 1 3in sec Control Strip Measurement Area 0 375 L x 0 5 W minimum Printer Balance Measuring Area 0 75 diameter minimum Spectral Response Status A Density Range 0 2 5D Density Accuracy 02D Density Repeatability 01D General Specifications AC Adapter 12VDC 0 7amp 115VAC P N SE...

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Page 41: ... to your Control Strip and Balance Print Format Guide for insertion direction Unit needs calibration Calibrate instrument Sec 2 Measurement region not aligned with center diamond or strip not tracking properly Make sure measurement patches are centered with diamond and center line Usually setting the paper guides to the numbers indicated on the display takes care of the problem Make sure strip fee...

Page 42: ...ts return unit for service WARNING MOTOR ERROR during reflection cal Unit senses motor abnormality Strip was pulled out from back during calibration DO NOT pull on strip during measurement Motor brush wear Return unit for service NOTE If motor error message constantly displays unit should be returned for proper service PRESET MEMORY PLEASE CALIBRATE during power up Memory data detected in unit is ...

Page 43: ...first strip measurement mode def Default del Delete DEL Delay in configuration DPT Decimal Point f TECOM Fuji Tecom System HD High Density patch must be read first strip measurement mode k C A P Kodak Create a Print k SYS 2 5 7 5 Kodak Systems 25 through 75 k TNetA Kodak Technet A k TNetXT Kodak Technet XT LANG Language MIN Minimum Density patch must be read first strip measurement mode NRM Normal...

Page 44: ... SHT Spread Sheet UND Under patch must be read first strip measurement mode UNO 1 Pass Under Normal Over in 1 pass UNO 3 Pass Under Normal Over in 3 passes xmit Transmit YEL Yellow patch must be read first strip measurement mode Increase amount Decrease amount Advances cursor ...

Page 45: ...D 1 A P P E N D I X D Parts List and Packaging Drawings Parts List ...

Page 46: ...A P P E N D I X D D 2 Packaging Drawing ...

Page 47: ... DB25 adapter P N 881 71 NOTE Computer screen savers must be disabled during the update procedure Once the update has been started the old firmware version is permanently erased Step 1 Cabling Connection Procedure Insert one end of the interface cable P N SE108 70 into the I O port on the instrument Modular connector only inserts in one direction Insert the other end of the interface cable into th...

Page 48: ...prompt to appropriate drive A or B Type 89X and press ENTER key The program now establishes communication with the instrument and begins update After the firmware is updated the unit goes through a normal startup routine Firmware update is now complete remove disk and cabling Main Menu Fail Message A Main Menu Fail message will appear on the instrument display if an interruption in communication o...

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Page 52: ...16 803 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 P N 890 500 Rev N ...

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