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5.3
Comparative measurement
Power on the instrument, initiate a calibration and then do measurement on selected standard
sample (Select standard from main menu
– Standard or use your own standard). Press button
MEAS or MEAS/ENTER to measure and get the measurement result as shown in photo 1. If the
measurement has already been made or if the measuring time was too short, an error message
will appear. The result will be shown as in photo 1. When the value has stabilised, press right
button to view more results as in photo 2. Then measure your desired sample by pressing MEAS
or MEAS/ENTER.
S = standard measurement value
B = sample reading
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E = overall colour difference
The meter will then compare the test results and either show “Pass” (photo 2.1, high conformity)
or “Fail” (photo 2.2, low conformity).
The three mentioned values will be saved to the memory automatically.
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 2.1
Photo 2.2
5.4
Checking XYZ, RGB, CMYK and Pantone values
After a measurement, when the display looks as in photo 1, press the up or down key to check
the XYZ, RGB, CMYK or Pantone value (as shown in photo 2).
Photo 1
Photo 2
