9. Quick selection of color palette
From the main window (Figure 4) of the measurement result (Figure 5) you can quickly change the
current color palette. To see the list of available palettes, press one of the buttons . Using
select the desired element in the color palette and confirm with “OK” .
10. Making measurements
The sample to be examined should be dry and opaque. The samples can be placed horizontally (on
the table), vertically (on the wall) or at an angle.
The colours matched by the instrument are for guidance only. Visually confirm that the colour given
by the instrument is similar to that of the sample. Depending on the environmental conditions,
colour identification may not be accurate. Final colour confirmation should be based on the physical
template.
This instrument contains a sensitive optical system that must be kept dry and dust free preferably at
room temperature. Keep it in the case till just before using it and put it back directly after use.
Clean it only with a microfiber cloth and gently blow off dust if needed from the optical system.
Any contamination may affect 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 finished, the result will be shown in the display.
6. You can make another measurement by pressing “OK” .
When the measurement is complete, two colour numbers will appear on the screen that best match
the sample being tested. The first colour (Fig. 5a) is the best fit, the second (Fig. 5b) is the next best
fit.
Factors that may affect 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 fluorescent pigments)
11. Turning the instrument off
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