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Page 3: ...tput power 3 mW line laser geometry laser source 3 mm max in line direction 76 8 cm x 1 cm at 1 m distance CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 This product has been tested to the requirements of CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 second edition including Amendment 1 ATTENTION PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 Longueur d onde de 637 nm Conforme aux normes IEC 60825 1 2007 et 21CFR1040 10 relatives à la sécurité des produits la...

Page 4: ...ovide 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 interferenc...

Page 5: ... O B its factory or authorized service center X Rite warrants this Product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of shipment from X Rite s facility unless mandatory law provides for longer periods During such time X Rite will either replace or repair at its discretion defective parts free of charge X Rite s warranties herein do not cover failure...

Page 6: ...the X Rite Support or the nearest X Rite Service Center if you believe that the unit does not work anymore or does not work correctly THESE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN SOLELY TO BUYER AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR APPLICATION AND NON INFRINGEMENT NO EMPLOYEE OR AGENT O...

Page 7: ...icule Positioning 9 Initial Setup 10 Manual Color Bar Alignment 10 Laser Alignment 12 Operation 15 Measuring a Color Bar 15 Measuring a Spot Color 15 Calibration 16 Cleaning the Instrument 17 General Cleaning 17 Lens Cleaning 17 Cleaning the Calibration Plaque 18 Cleaning the Rollers 19 Appendices 20 Service Information 20 Troubleshooting 20 Calibration Plaque Replacement 21 Read Head Replacement ...

Page 8: ... this manual This manual covers the installation operation and maintenance of the instrument Use the software online help and software user guide for specific instructions on using the instrument with your software application Instrument indicator LED Measure button Laser button Patch alignment reticule Locking tab Locking tab Ethernet and AC adapter connection location Read head Laser location Me...

Page 9: ... connected instruction Documentation package manuals registration form certificate of calibration System Connections Note Please allow the system to stabilize at room temperature before plugging the power supply into an AC wall receptacle 1 Position the system on the console Make sure the console is set to no more than a 45 angle 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable 1 into the Ethernet p...

Page 10: ...024 x 768 resolution minimum 17 touch screen monitor with 1280 x 1024 resolution recommended Network card Installing the Software Note Shut down the Windows firewall and any anti virus software you may be running The software uses a standard Windows installation procedure 1 Insert the software CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The setup program will start automatically If the install program do...

Page 11: ...ument is performing a calibration Flashing Red indicates that the network is not ready Read Head Reticule Positioning The optics which is located under the read head requires the use of the reticule for proper setup and spot measurement positioning The reticule is located at the front of the read head To properly position the reticule for a color bar or spot measurement look down through the upper...

Page 12: ...h the middle hash mark at the base of the paper stop 3 Place a press sheet within the instrument s measurable area between the sheet edge indicators 4 Center the read head reticule over the first patch of the color bar that is closest to the home position as previously explained This is accomplished by compressing and holding the two locking tabs located on both sides of the read head This causes ...

Page 13: ...he paper holding magnets and slide the paper stop alignment tab on the far end of the sheet left or right until the final patch lines up under the reticule 7 Return the read head to home position and verify that the color bar is aligned with the reticule during the return trip Reticule not properly positioned over the final patch on the sheet Reticule properly positioned over the final patch on th...

Page 14: ...r automatically turns off after 30 seconds If the laser line is not centered down the length of the color bar continue with step 4 If the laser line is centered down the length of the color bar press the Laser button again to turn it off The alignment procedure is not required You are now ready to perform color bar measurements 4 Note Only continue with these steps if an alignment is required If t...

Page 15: ...n to turn off the laser Laser line is above the color bar Turn both adjustment screws in the counterclockwise direction to move the laser line down onto the color bar Laser line is below the color bar Turn both adjustment screws in the clockwise direction to move the laser line up onto the color bar Near side of the laser line is above the color bar Turn the front adjustment screw in the countercl...

Page 16: ...aser line up onto the color bar Far end of the laser line is above the color bar Turn the back adjustment screw in the clockwise direction to move the far end of the laser line down onto the color bar Far end of the laser line is below the color bar Turn the back adjustment screw in the counterclockwise direction to move the far end of the laser line up onto the color bar ...

Page 17: ...aser button again to turn it off 5 Select the Measure scan button in the Press Tool or press the Measure button on the read head to start the measurement Once the measurement has been initiated the green light on the read head changes to flashing green indicating a scan is in progress After the color bar is scanned measurement results are reported to the computer monitor Refer to the software onli...

Page 18: ...tion for the procedure 1 When prompted by the software slide open the calibration plaque protective cover at the home position in the table 2 Position the reticule over the targeting area Make sure the tips of the reticule are in the center of the targeting circle The tips of the reticule should also be aligned with the tips of the upper sights when looking down from the top 3 Initiate the calibra...

Page 19: ...e any solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind Lens Cleaning DO NOT use any solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind In the course of normal use spray powder paper dust and other airborne contaminants will likely enter the read head s optics This can eventually reduce the sensitivity of the read head and may lead to calibration or measurement errors It is recommended that you clean the lens every 30 d...

Page 20: ...reen under the connection icon Cleaning the Calibration Plaque It is recommended that you clean the calibration plaque every 30 days or when noticeably dirty This is a relatively easy procedure requiring only a few minutes of time 1 Slide open the calibration plaque protective cover at the home position in the table 2 Clean the white calibration plaque with a cotton swab or lint free cloth 3 After...

Page 21: ... posts on both sides of the read head 2 Rotate the read head back so that the rollers are accessible for cleaning Note The read head will not stay in place Make sure you hold it in the upright position 3 Wipe the rollers clean with a lint free cloth dampened in water or mild cleaner 4 Lower the read head back to the measurement position and verify that the release posts snap back into position Rel...

Page 22: ...s and questions can also be faxed to your local X Rite office listed on our web site You may also contact X Rite using one of the numbers listed on the back page of this manual Troubleshooting Prior to contacting X Rite support department for instrument problems try the applicable solution s described below If the condition persists contact us using one of the methods listed in the Service Informa...

Page 23: ...ument Utility application If you do not have version 1 1 or greater installed go to the Support page at www xrite com for a software download If you are using a 3rd party software solution with EasyTrax hardware either look for the Instrument Utility Icon on your computer or contact your provider for more details 1 Make sure AC power is connected to the EasyTrax scanning system 2 Click the Instrum...

Page 24: ...ctance Range 0 150 Reflectance Density Accuracy 0 02D at 1 5D Density Status E T Colors Supported Up to 8 colors Inter instrument Agreement 0 5 dE00 Average 1 0 dE00 Max Illumination Gas pressure lamp Polarization Polarized head reads polarized density and un polarized color Paper Thickness 0 1 mm Min 1 5 mm Max Communication Port Ethernet External Power Supply Input Requirement 100 240VAC 50 60Hz...

Page 25: ...y shipped Note The small EasyTrax system does not include the 2 and 5 supports 2 Using two people carefully insert the system into the shipping carton with the vertical bar at the 1 and 4 support end of the carton Position the vertical arm forward approximately 2 from the left edge of the table so that the end of the arm rests in the channel of the bottom support 1 Position the read head approxima...

Page 26: ...stem with plastic if available 5 Position the top shipping supports labeled 1 through 6 around the EasyTrax system as shown Top supports 1 6 2 5 and 3 4 are interchangeable Note The small EasyTrax system does not include the 2 and 5 supports 6 Place the top of the shipping box on the bottom and tape close ...

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Page 28: ... 616 803 2705 European Headquarters X Rite Europe GmbH Althardstrasse 70 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone 41 44 842 24 00 Fax 41 44 842 22 22 Asia Pacific Headquarters X Rite Asia Pacific Limited 36th Floor No 169 Electric Road Hong Kong China Phone 852 2568 6283 Fax 852 2885 8610 Please visit www xrite com for a local office near you P N CTX 500 Rev D ...

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