BYK spectro2guide Bedienungsanleitung

spectro2guide
Measure what you see.
Manual

BYK-Gardner GmbH Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................... 3
1.1 For Your Safety ........................................................................... 4
1.2 Disposal ....................................................................................... 5
1.3 Exclusion of Liability................................................................... 5
1.4 Copyright..................................................................................... 5
1.5 Declarations ................................................................................ 6
1.5.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ......................................... 6
1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA)...................................................... 6
1.5.3 IC Declaration (Canada) ................................................... 7
1.5.4 Japanese Declaration ....................................................... 7
1.6 Intended Use............................................................................... 8
2 Delivery Content .............................................................. 9
3 Instrument Description.................................................. 10
3.1 Names and Functions of Parts.................................................. 11
4 Getting Started............................................................... 15
4.1 System Diagram ........................................................................ 16
4.2 Docking Station ........................................................................ 16
4.2.1 Put the Docking Station into Operation ....................... 17
4.3 smart-chart Software................................................................ 17
4.3.1 Install smart-chart Software........................................... 17
4.4 Charging the Instrument.......................................................... 18
4.4.1 Charge via docking station ............................................ 18
4.4.2 Charge via USB cable...................................................... 18
4.5 Main Menu................................................................................ 19
4.6 Define Measurement Parameters............................................ 21
5 Measure .......................................................................... 23
5.1 Perform Standard Measurement ............................................. 24
5.2 Perform Difference Measurement........................................... 26
5.3 Perform Quick Check................................................................ 27
5.4 Perform Absolute Measurement ............................................. 29
5.5 Perform Opacity Measurement................................................ 30
5.6 Organizer .................................................................................. 31
6 Browse: View and Delete Measurements .................... 32
6.1 View Measurement Values....................................................... 32
6.2 Delete Measurement Values.................................................... 32
7 Configuration ................................................................. 33
7.1 Calibrate Manually ................................................................... 35
7.2 Connect with WiFi .................................................................... 35

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8 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 36
9 Technical Data ................................................................ 39
10 Service and Maintenance .............................................. 41

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1 Introduction
Dear customer,
thank you for having decided for a BYK-Gardner prod-
uct. BYK-Gardner is committed to providing you with
quality products and services. We offer complete system
solutions to solve your problems in areas of color, ap-
pearance and physical properties. As the basis of our
worldwide business, we strongly believe in total cus-
tomer satisfaction. Therefore, in addition to our prod-
ucts, we offer VALUE-ADDED services:
– Technical Sales Force
– Technical & Application Support
– Application and Technical Seminars
– Repair & Certification Service
BYK-Gardner is part of the Altana Group and a direct
subsidiary of BYK-Chemie, the worldwide leader of ad-
ditives for coatings and plastics. Together we offer com-
plete and unique solutions for you, our customer.
Thank you for your trust and confidence. If there is any-
thing we can do better to serve your needs, do not hesi-
tate to let us know.
Your BYK-Gardner Team

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1.1 For Your Safety
CAUTION
Familiarization with Safety Instructions is
necessary
Absence of knowledge of Safety Instructions threatens
your health and can damage the instrument.
a) Read the Safety Instructions before you use the in-
strument the first time. The Safety Instructions are
part of the delivery content. You find the Safety In-
structions in the dedicated booklet enclosed to the
instrument carrying case.
b) The Safety Instructions also includes information
about disposal, liability and copyright.
CAUTION
Ergonomic hazard due to discomfort and fa-
tigue
Discomfort and fatigue during usage of the instrument
could lead to ergonomic hazards. For example is a drop-
down of the instrument conceivable.
a) Take regularly breaks and use the instrument with
the safety wrist strap.
WARNING
Eye damage caused by illumination LEDs.
Looking into the illumination LEDs during measurement
could harm your eyes.
a) Do not look into the measurement aperture during
measurement, even if you assume a fault with the
instrument.

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1.2 Disposal
Disused electrical equipment such as this instrument
must be professionally disposed. Do not dispose it in
household garbage and make sure to observe the na-
tional law in your country.
1.3 Exclusion of Liability
No liability other than as provided by law is assumed for
direct or indirect damage sustained in association with
the use of the instrument, the software or documenta-
tion.
BYK-Garnder GmbH precludes all liability claims if the
usage described in chapter “Intended Use” is disre-
garded. Any other usage than described in “Intended
use” is not according to the purpose of the instrument
and leads to termination of liability claims.
See also: Intended Use
1.4 Copyright
Specific properties and structural characteristics of the
instrument are intellectual property of BYK-Gardner
GmbH. The copyright of this manual remains with BYK-
Gardner GmbH. This manual must not be reproduced
fully or in party, published or used for any other com-
petitive purposes, no matter whether against payment
or not, without prior written authorization from BYK-
Gardner GmbH.
BYK-Gardner GmbH reserves the right to update the in-
strument, software and written documentation without
prior notice.
© Copyright 2017 BYK-Gardner GmbH
All rights reserved

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1.5 Declarations
1.5.1 EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, BYK-Gardner GmbH declares, that this instru-
ment complies with the requirements of the following
EU directives:
– 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility
– 2014/35/EU - Low Voltage
– 2014/53/EU - RED (R&TTE) Directive
1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA)
This equipment contains a radio module with FCC ID
QPU8000.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user
´s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE!To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for
mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of
20cm or more should be maintained between the an-

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tenna of this device and persons during operation. To
ensure compliance, operations at closer distances than
this are not recommended.
1.5.3 IC Declaration (Canada)
This equipment contains a radio module with IC ID
4523A-SN8000.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-ex-
empt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
NOTICE!To satisfy IC RF exposure requirements for
mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of
20cm or more should be maintained between the an-
tenna of this device and persons during operation. To
ensure compliance, operations at closer distances than
this are not recommended.
1.5.4 Japanese Declaration
This equipment contains specified radio equipment that
has been certified to the Technical Regulation Conform-
ity Certification under the Japanese Radio Law.
MIC ID: R 006-000497

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1.6 Intended Use
The instrument is designed to measure color on differ-
ent surfaces. By placing the base plate of the unit onto
a surface and pressing either the operate button on the
side of the instrument or triggering the measurement
on the display, the instrument measures the color and
processes, displays and stores these values. The instru-
ment can be connected via USB or WiFi to a computer in
order to read or write data. A resistive display allows
additional functionalities.

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2 Delivery Content
The items listed below are contained in the packaging. Please
contact BYK-Gardner if any item is missing or damaged:
2
3
4
5
6
1
1 Safety instructions and short
instructions
4 Docking station
2 USB Type-C cable 5 Power supply
3 Instrument 6 External White calibration
standard and green checking
standard
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