Datacolor 45IR User Guide, 5.2014, Version 1.0 (4230-0402M)
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Holding the Instrument
The simplest way to hold the instrument for sample measurement is to grasp the bottom of the instrument
along the black frame with your thumb. Position your thumb slightly behind the measurement head. Place your
palm on the top of the instrument letting the rest of your fingers grasp the bottom frame on the other side.
The instrument should be nearly balanced with your hand in this position. It is most convenient to rest your
index finger on the measure button for easy measurement. Allow the high resolution color display to be viewed
at all times for immediate feedback.
How to Measure
After switching on Datacolor 45IR, it is instantly ready to measure. Just position the measurement aperture on
top of the measurement sample and press shortly with the index finger the green measurement button. Within
one second the resulting measurement value appears on the device display.
Please ensure that the device always has a firm stand on a flat surface. There must not be a
distance between the measurement head and the sample where light could pass through,
because this can adversely influence the measurement.
On the bottom of the device there are tracking wheels which allow the Datacolor 45IR to traverse
easily and quickly to the measurement point.
The color of the background material underneath the measurement sample can have an influence on the
measurement result. Different technical standards describe which backing material to use.
In the printing industry the following procedures are widely used:
white backing for proofs and
Black backing for prints.
