X-Rite iCPlate2, User Manual

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iCPlate2
2•General
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2 General
2.1 Introduction
Congratulations! You have just acquired the portable plate measuring device
iCPlate2 made by X-Rite. This device solves one of the most difficult tasks
in the printing industry – quick and accurate quality control of the Computer-
to-Plate (CtP) process. iCPlate2 meets the needs for the most popular offset
litho and polyester plate types with AM and FM screening. With iCPlate2 XT
where applicable the dot diameter, screen ruling, the screen angle and the
logarithmic visual coverage are calculated and displayed. To avoid having
to check each individual measurement during the linearization of a CtP, the
iCPlate2 XT offers the possibility of measuring an entire curve with up to 00
sample points and then transferring it to a host PC. Beside standard iCPlate2
measurement values, iCPlate2 supports measurement values according to the
Fogra Measuring Bar FMB. Through a purchased password, the iCPlate2 X can
be upgraded to an iCPlate2 XT at any time.
The power-saving electronics and LED technology allow up to 30,000
measurements for each set of batteries (2 ordinary commercial AA batteries),
which means that no limits are placed on mobility.
With the icon-based, graphical user interface X-Rite offers the user a simple,
easy to understand operating concept. Included in the complete package are
the iCPlate2 Target and the Capture Tool software. With the Target, you can
check the device at any time and with the Capture Tool software data can be
copied into a word processor, a spreadsheet or another software program.
With the PlateQuality software, X-Rite offers an optional quality control
software to store and trace the measurements.
If you have proposals or ideas for improvements, we will be happy to receive
them. Please contact us via your official specialist dealer or over the Internet
(www.xrite.com).
The X-Rite team
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