X-Rite MA-T12, User Manual

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Calibrating the Instrument
1.
Select the calibration option from the Settings menu as previously explained (see Entering
Settings Mode).
The message “Calibration Required” appears if the instrument needs to be calibrated. If
calibration is not currently needed, the time remaining before the next calibration appears. To
exit the calibration mode without calibrating, tap
Ignore .
2.
Tap Calibrate to continue with the calibration.
Position the instrument on the white tile as previously explained. Swipe the screen to the left
for additional information on positioning.
3.
When ready, tap the Calibrate icon in the screen.
4.
Make sure all three positioning indicators in the screen are green and then tap the OK button.
Do not touch the instrument throughout the measurement sequence.
NOTE: If an error message appears after white calibration, try measuring the white tile again.
If an error still occurs, clean the white calibration tile as explained in the Appendices.
5.
After calibration is completed, tap OK in the screen and remove the instrument from the white
tile and position it over the effects tile as previously explained. Press the top Measure button
or tap the Calibrate icon in the screen. Do not touch the instrument throughout the
measurement sequence.
6.
After reference verification is completed, remove the instrument from the calibration reference
and return the reference to its storage location.