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6.7
USB connection
Connect the meter to your computer by using the Micro USB cable. The colour meter is
recognised as a HID device and all drivers will be installed automatically. When the installation is
completed, the PCE-XXM 20 will be recognised as follows:
Download the PC software from the following link:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm
Install and start the software. Further instructions can be found in the help file of the software.
Note
:
The meter can only connect to the software if the USB icon is shown in the upper left part of the
display.
6.8
Bluetooth connection
Connect the instrument to smartphone via Bluetooth to transfer the measuring data to the Android
or iOs app.
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Memory
The colour meter has memory capacity for up to 20 groups of data (S = standard measurement
value, B = sample reading, DE = overall colour difference) which are saved automatically after a
comparative measurement. In order to read out the memory, go to the
menu item “DataLog” in
the main menu and confirm with the MEAS/ENTER key. To view a group of data, select it by
means of the up and down keys and confirm your selection with MEAS/ENTER. With the arrow
right key, you can delete the selected individual group of data. To delete all groups of data, select
“Delete All” from the overview and confirm with MEAS/ENTER.
Note
:
When clearing the complete memory, you will not be asked to confirm that you wish to delete all
data.
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Charging the battery
Before using the colorimeter for the first time, it is important that you fully charge the battery.
Otherwise, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life.
