CLM-194
User Guide
EOPTIS SRL
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CLM-194
Rev. 1.05 - 06/2014
Copyright © 2013-2014 EOPTIS SRL
5.7
R
EPORT
G
ENERATION
The software can generate a report of the data in the
Measure
list by clicking the Save Report button ① or accessing
the menu option “File→Save report…”. The report can be saved in PDF or XML format.
The PDF report shows the name and the actual colour of each measured sample, as well as the CIELAB coordinates
and other relevant information related to the selected analysis feature. All data are sorted by groups. If a note is
added to the colour, it will also be printed on the PDF. A user logo will be printed at the top of the report. To
customise the printed logo, replace the file “UserLogo.png” in the software executable folder with an image file with
the same name and format; this file will be automatically loaded during report generation. The recommended size is
277x165 (other sizes will be rescaled).
The XML format is meant to be used for off-line analysis purposes. The file can be opened with a spreadsheet program
(such as MS xcel, LibreOffice alc, …), so the included data can be used to analyse the acquired data. For each entry,
the report displays the colour name, the CIELAB coordinates, the group, any note added by the user and date/time
information and other relevant information related to the selected analysis feature.
5.8
U
SER
C
ALIBRATION
Each colorimeter is supplied with its own white reference standard, necessary to perform the user calibration. The
standard is manufactured from highly stable materials and labelled with a unique serial number. Ensure that the
colorimeter is used with its matching white reference standard and that the serial numbers match, otherwise
calibration will lead to unpredictable results that may compromise system accuracy. The software prompts for
calibration when necessary. Before proceeding with the creation of a database, it is recommended to calibrate the
system using the white reference standard.
To perform the calibration:
1.
Ensure the standard is clean otherwise clean it with a moist cloth. Do not use acetone or alcohol.
2.
Access the calibration panel on the “System→User calibration” software menu.
3.
Apply the measurement aperture of the colorimeter to the calibration standard and click the
Acquire
button.
5.9
A
DVANCED
F
EATURES
5.9.1
D
ATABASE
M
ANAGEMENT
The colours acquired and added to the
Measures
and
References
lists are organized in databases. In this way, the
colours lists can be saved/loaded for future use. Note that the
Measures
and
References
databases are fully
interchangeable, so one can choose to use a
Measures
database as a
References
database (and vice versa) when
performing analysis.
The colours are added to the database when performing an acquisition; they can then removed by right-clicking on a
colour in the list and selecting “Remove item”. From this same menu one can also add notes to the colour and rename
it.
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