Hunter ColorFlex 13-1 manual

07/02 ColorF lex 13-1 ColorFlex     Notice: Use of this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the protection afforded by the equipment. The ColorFlex system consists of a ColorFlex optical sensor and an IB M-compatible computer composed of the s y stem unit, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The computer ma y ha[...]

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07/02 ColorF lex 13-3 Accessori es The following accessories are p rovided with the ColorFlex and can be found in the standards box . • Black glass - placed at the sample port du ring standardization of 45°/0° instruments. • Light trap - placed at the sample port durin g standardization of diffuse/ 8° instruments. • White calibra ted tile [...]

13-4 ColorF lex 07/02 Options and Sample Dev ices Any or all of the following options and sample devices ma y be included. Hunter Lab part numbers are included for your convenien ce. • Sample clamp/port-forward stand (HL#D02-1010 -459), • Port inserts [45°/0° instruments only] (various part numbers), • Bar code read er kit (HL#D02-1010-715)[...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-5 Sample Clamp /Port-Forward Stand The port-forward stand holds the instrument securel y in the port-forward position and the sample c lamp allows samples to be held f lat at the sample port when the instrument is in this orientation. To attach the stand to the ColorFlex, lay the instrument on its side and install the two screws[...]

13-6 ColorF lex 07/02 Bar Code Reader Kit The bar code reade r attaches to the communications port of the ColorFlex and allows input of a 24-character ba r code ID. An AC adapter is also provided. Installing the B ar Code Reader The ColorFlex is capable of re ading and storing sample IDs from a bar code re ader. The bar code reader, cable, and AC p[...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-7 To operate the bar code sc anner, hold the wand at a slight angle (10 to 30 degr ees) from vertical. Place the wand on the page either to the right or left of the code to be scanned and move the w and at a steady speed across the c ode to the other side. Do not stop until the bar code is c ompletely passed over. The red light [...]

13-8 ColorF lex 07/02 Note: If you do not use the autostore function, then be sure to manually log each reading by pressing the Up Arrow/Print key after entering the sample ID f rom the bar code reader. 2.5-inch Glass Sample Cup The sample cup is ideal for the an alysis of powders, granules, pellets, and translucent sa mples. It is recommended for [...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-9 opaque cover. Measure the s ample at the sample port through the glass bottom of the sample cup with the instrument in the port-up orientation. Orange Juice Tube Holder (45°/0° i nstruments only) This holder is designed to allow the viewing of a 1-inch glass test tube of orange juice b y the instrument through a viewed area [...]

13-10 ColorF lex 07/02 Calculations for the citrus scales are given in Appendix A. OJ4 Orange Juice Standard This option provides an uncalibrated plastic OJ 4 standard for creating a new instrument hitch or checking the current instrument hitch to the United Sta tes Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) standards. This standard is also available wit[...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-11 Skein Holder (45° /0° instruments only ) This is a device for measurin g yarn skeins. Wind the yarn around the skein holder in multiple taut layers until it is effec tively opaque and is a s flat as possible. Secure it in pla ce with the detachable a rms on the sides of the skein holder. Place the skein holder at the sample[...]

13-12 ColorF lex 07/02 Foot Sw itch Pressing the foot switch performs the same function as the Read button on the keypad. A pre-pro grammed sequence of steps can be car ried out without input from the computer keyboard or mouse. See the “Toolbar ” section of the Configure chapter for instructions. Install the foot switch by plugging it into the[...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-13 Installation The following instr uctions guide you through the initial insta llation of your Color Flex system. 1. Unpack all cartons and remove wrappin gs and cable ties. Inspect for damage and notif y the carrier and HunterLab immedia tely if any is discove red. Save the packing materials in case it becomes necessary to r e[...]

13-14 ColorF lex 07/02 Standardization Standardization on a ColorFlex model with 45°/0° geometry requires reading of the black glass and white tile. Standar dization on a diffuse /8° ColorFlex requires y ou to read both the light trap and the white tile. Standardizing a diffuse ColorF lex us ing the light trap Standardizing a 45°/0° ColorF lex[...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-15 Standardization can be done through the softwar e or directl y through the ColorFlex firmware. More detailed information about your ColorFlex sensor and its standardization is given in its separate ColorFlex User' s Guide and in the Sensor chapter of this manual. It is recommended that the instrument be standardized at l[...]

13-16 ColorF lex 07/02 Maintenance This section outlines the pa rts of the sensor you must ma intain in order for the instrument to function properl y . More detailed information about your ColorFlex sensor is given in its separate User's Guide. Notice: Do not disassembl e the instrument and attempt to c lean the optical components. Do not ope[...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-17 A r chiving Setups All ninety-nine setups can be stored in non-volatile memor y b y choosing “Archive Setups” from the ColorFlex menu. When this procedure is performed, all setups will then be stored in non-volatile memory and will be safeguarded from loss due to memor y failure. It is recommended that you store y our set[...]

13-18 ColorF lex 07/02 Specifications For best performance, your instrument should be placed where ther e is ample work space with medium or subdued illumination and no drafts. For optimum results, a clean, air-conditioned area is recommended with a rel ative noncondensing humidity of 5-85% and relativel y constant temperatu re not exceeding 110°F[...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-19 Baud rate from 300 to 57600 No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit. Your output device must be configured in the same wa y in order to communicate with ColorFlex. Note that Universal Software’s maximum baud rate is 19200. Note: Several baud rates are available with ColorFlex. Be sure to change the INST RUMENT SETUP of ColorFlex t[...]

13-20 ColorF lex 07/02 The instrument serial port ground connection is refer enced to the instrument's internal frame and safety ground. Before connecting the communication cable to the instrument se rial port, apply power to the instrument and the host computer. Check the ground potential (voltage) between the se rial port ground pins on the [...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-21 7. When all readi ngs are complete, examine t he average DE* value. The i nstrument passes th e repeatability test as long as the averag e DE* value is less than or equal to 0.04 . Contact HunterLab Customer Support as described on page 25-6 if the instrument fails the rep eatability test. Note: Performance specifications are[...]

13-22 ColorF lex 07/02 DECL A R A T ION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/ IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hunter Ass ociates La boratory , Inc. Manufacturer's A ddress: 11491 Su nset Hills Road Reston, Virginia U.S .A. 20190 Declares that the Product: Product Name: ColorFlex Model: CFLX- DIFF, CFLX-45, CF LX-DIFF-2, C FLX-45-[...]

07/02 ColorF lex 13-23 Color Measurem ent Notes The ColorFle x spectrocolorimeter is a versatile c olor measureme nt instrument that can be used on products of virtuall y any size, in industries as diverse as paint and tex tiles. Because of its compact design, it can be used to measure objects that would be difficult to position at the sample port [...]

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