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11. Making measurements
The sample to be examined should be dry and opaque. The samples can be placed horizontally (on the ta-
ble), vertically (on the wall) or at an angle.
This instrument contains a sensitive optical system that must be kept dry and dust free preferably at room
temperature and in the case if not used. Clean it only with a microfi ber cloth and gently blow off dust from
the optical system. Any contamination may aff ect readings.
1. Turn the instrument on by means of
.
2. Select the desired color palette by means of the fast selection menu.
3. Place the instrument on the surface under examination.
Caution!
The part with the sensor must
touch the surface with all edges.
4. To make a measurement, press the button “OK”
.
Caution!
While making a measurement, take
care that the instrument remains motionless.
5. After the measurement has been fi nished, the result will show in the display.
6. You can make another measurement by pressing “OK”
.
When the measurement is complete, two color numbers will appear on the screen that best match the sam-
ple being tested.
Factors that may aff ect the measurement result:
• Optical system obstruction
• Low or high temperature
• Inappropriate use of the instrument
• Measurement carried out incorrectly
• The instrument was not stable
• Contaminated sample
• Uneven sample surface
• A sample that changes appearance depending on the viewpoint
• Metallic or husked dye content
• Samples with extremely high brightness (can contain fl uorescent pigments)
The colors matched by the instrument are for guidance only. Visually confi rm that the color given by the
instrument is similar to that of the sample. Depending on the environmental conditions, color identifi cation
may not be accurate. Final color confi rmation should be based on the physical template.
