ALTANA BYK-mac COLOR Short Instructions - Manual

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Please note detailed operating instructions in English on CD-ROM.
ENGLISH
* Only available with BYK-mac
Operation
mode wheel:
• Switch on press
• Show menu press
• Select function scroll
• Activate function press
esc button:
• Change between menu
and measurement mode
std button:
• Short-cut to measure standard
Operate button:
• Switch on, select and measure
How to Calibrate?
Black/white calibration
• Select Setup – Calibrate – Black/White Calibration
• Place unit on black trap and confirm OK
• 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.
• Place unit on Cyan standard and confirm OK
The Cyan check is requested every 7 days.
operate
How to measure Differences?
• Select a stored standard, use
„AUTO standard“ or measure a standard
• Input standard name:
Change character ==> turn scroll wheel
Move to next digit ==> press scroll wheel
Move one digit back ==> press esc
• Input number of readings
• Place instrument on standard
• Press operate to take a reading
• Copy predefined settings for data display
• Continue with sample readings
Note: All color data inclusive spectral data are
saved and transferred to software.
• First page displays color
differences
• Scroll to second page for sparkle
and graininess results*