PCE Instruments PCE-CSM 3 Manuals

Manual PCE-CSM 3 Colorimeter Version 1.0 Date of creation: 25.09.2015 Date of last change: 08.02.2017 PCE Americas Inc. 711 Commerce Way Suite 8 Jupiter FL-33458 USA From outside US: +1 Tel: (561) 320-9162 Fax: (561) 320-9176 [email protected] www.pce-instruments.com/english www.pce-instruments.com PCE Instruments UK Ltd. Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign way Hampshire / Southampton United Kingdom, SO31 4RF From outside UK: +44 Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0 Fax: (0) 2380 98703 9 [email protected] Manual 2 Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3 2 Safety notes ............................................................................................................. 3 3 Specification ............................................................................................................ 4 3.1 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................. 4 3.2 Contents of delivery .................................................................................................................... 4 4 System description ................................................................................................. 5 4.1 Button description ....................................................................................................................... 5 4.2 Interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 5 4.3 Battery ........................................................................................................................................ 6 5 Operation ................................................................................................................. 7 5.1 Turn on the device ...................................................................................................................... 7 5.2 Take a measurement .................................................................................................................. 7 5.3 Additional functions .................................................................................................................... 8 5.3.1 Records .......................................................................................................................................... 8 5.3.2 Calibration ...................................................................................................................................... 9 5.3.3 Connection to a PC or printer ...................................................................................................... 10 5.3.4 Tolerances ................................................................................................................................... 10 5.3.5 Delete recorded data.................................................................................................................... 10 5.3.6 Averaging ..................................................................................................................................... 10 5.3.7 Display mode ............................................................................................................................... 11 5.3.8 Language ..................................................................................................................................... 11 6 Settings .................................................................................................................. 11 6.1 Auto save .................................................................................................................................. 11 6.2 Time setting .............................................................................................................................. 12 6.3 Print settings ............................................................................................................................. 12 6.4 Backlight time ........................................................................................................................... 12 6.5 Brightness setting ..................................................................................................................... 12 6.6 Battery capacity ........................................................................................................................ 12 6.7 Restore factory ......................................................................................................................... 12 7 Optional Accessories............................................................................................ 13 7.1 Powder test box PCE-CSM PTB .............................................................................................. 13 7.1.1 Build-up ........................................................................................................................................ 13 7.1.2 Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 13 7.2 Measuring device for liquids, pastes and powders PCE-CSM UTC ........................................ 14 7.2.1 Build-up ........................................................................................................................................ 14 7.2.2 Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 15 8 Contact ................................................................................................................... 17 8.1 PCE Instruments UK ................................................................................................................ 17 8.2 PCE Americas .......................................................................................................................... 17 Manual 3 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a colorimeter from PCE Instruments. The colorimeter PCE-CSM 3 is an ideal measuring device for application in the range of quality control and offers a high accuracy. When using the colorimeter, there are two different colour spaces available (CIE L*a*b*C*h, CIE L*a*b*). After a measurement with the PCE-CSM 3, the reading can be used as a standard value. Other readings can be recorded as a sample and later be compared to the reference value. In addition to the individual colour space coordinates, the deviation between the readings is also displayed. On the internal memory of the colorimeter, you can store up to 100 reference values and up to 20000 samples. The measured data can also be transferred to a PC via USB and analysed with the included PC software. 2 Safety notes Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.  This colorimeter is a precise measuring device. Please avoid strong changes in the environmental conditions. This includes flickering lights as well as changes of the air temperature or air humidity.  The device may only be used in the approved temperature range.  Make sure the device is standing right on the measuring spot. Do not move it while the measuring procedure is in progress. Avoid shocks.  Do not expose the device to water. Only use it in areas which fulfil the permitted environmental conditions.  Keep the device clean and prevent dust or other particles from entering the measuring aperture.  To clean the device, use a damp cloth. Do not use solvent-containing materials for cleaning.  The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.  You must not make any technical changes to the device.  The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e. g. keyboard side on a table).  Only use the battery which is included in the package (3.7 V, 0.5 A).  If you do not need the device for a longer period of time, please reset the white calibration and store it in in the carrying case. This user's handbook is published from PCE Instruments without any guarantee. We expressly point to our general guarantee terms, they can be found in our general terms of business. If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. Manual 4 3 Specification 3.1 Technical specifications Measuring aperture Ø 8 mm Measuring geometry 8°/d Sensor Silicon photoelectric diode Colour spaces CIE L*a*b*C*h CIE L*a*b Colour difference formula ΔE*ab ΔL*ab ΔE*C*h Errors between each equipment ≤0,50 ΔE*ab Repeatability average of 30 measurements of standard white plate Light source Blue LED (D65) Lamp life 3 years, more than 1 million measurements Storage 100 reference values (standards), 20,000 samples Interface USB / RS-232 Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V at 3,200 mAh Charging time 2 h (8 h at first use) Battery life > 3,000 measurements Operating conditions Temperature: 0 … +40 °C Humidity: 0 … 85 % RH, non-condensing Dimensions 200 x 70 x 100 mm Weight 500 g 3.2 Contents of delivery 1 x colorimeter PCE-CSM 3 1 x USB cable 1 x lithium-ion battery 1 x mains adaptor 1 x calibration plate (white) 1 x PC software 1 x instruction manual