ALTANA BYK-mac i COLOR Short Instructions User Manual
English, Operation, How to calibrate
269 020 584 E 0806
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Please note detailed operating instructions in English on CD-ROM.
ENGLISH
Operation
mode wheel:
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Switch on
press
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Show menu
press
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Select function
scroll
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Activate function press
esc button:
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Change between menu
and measurement mode
std button:
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Short-cut to measure standard
Operate button:
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Switch on, select and measure
How to Calibrate?
Black/white calibration
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Select Setup – Calibrate – Black/White Calibration
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Place unit on black trap and confirm OK
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Place unit on white standard and confirm OK
Black/white calibration is requested every 3 months.
Cyan check
After a black and white calibration the instrument must be checked on the
Cyan standard.
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Place unit on Cyan standard and confirm OK
The Cyan check is requested every 30 days. Make sure to perform it in
laboratory environment (Temperature 20 - 25°C, Humidity 30 - 60%).
operate
How to measure Differences?
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Select a stored standard, use
„AUTO standard“ or measure a standard
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Input standard name:
Change character ==> turn scroll wheel
Move to next digit ==> press scroll wheel
Move one digit back ==> press esc
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Input number of readings
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Place instrument on standard
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Press operate to take a reading
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Copy predefined settings for data display
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Continue with sample readings
Note: All color data inclusive spectral data are
saved and transferred to software.
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First page displays color
differences
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Scroll to second page for sparkle
and graininess results*
* Only available with BYK-mac i