HunterLab MiniScan EZ, Supplemental Manual

Page 1: ... MiniScan EZ Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Hunter Associates Laboratory 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston Virginia 20190 USA www hunterlab com A60 1017 663 Manual Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...nter Associates Laboratory Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Duraflect Spectraflect and Spectralon are trademarks of Labsphere Inc Teflon is a registered trademark of Dupont Caution If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the HunterLab the overall safety may be impaired The MiniScan EZis for indoor use only and not...

Page 3: ... the Repeatability Test 17 Recharging Replacing the Batteries 18 Replacing the Lamp 18 Cleaning the MiniScan EZ 18 MINISCAN EZ SPECIFICATIONS 19 Operating Conditions 19 Physical Characteristics 19 Conditions of Illumination and Viewing 19 System Power 20 Instrument Performance 20 Regulatory Notice 20 INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT REPAIR PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS 23 Warranty 23 Shipping Claims 23 Breakage or...

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Page 5: ...m the sample is then separated into its component wavelengths through a dispersion grating The relative intensities of the light at different wavelengths along the visible spectrum 400 700 nm are then analyzed to produce numeric results indicative of the color of the sample This is an objective means of quantifying what was once considered a subjected aspect of a sample s appearance its color Note...

Page 6: ...e included with the MiniScan EZ system and can be found in the provided carrying case Sample port cover screws on over the sample port to protect the instrument s optics when it is not in use Calibration cylinder houses the NIST traceable white calibrated tile that is placed at the sample port during standardization to set the top of the scale the black glass or light trap that is placed at the sa...

Page 7: ...here are many options and devices available for positioning samples at the measurement ports of the MiniScan EZ and for making the instrument easier to use For the latest information please refer to https support hunterlab com hc en us articles 218375923 Accessories for HunterLab Instruments ...

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Page 9: ...se it becomes necessary to return the instrument to the factory 2 Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the MiniScan EZ Figure 3 Battery Compartment of the MiniScan EZ 3 Install the 6 AA batteries observing the positive and negative polarity guides inside the battery compartment Figure 4 Install AA Batteries Note The MiniScan EZ can use six standard AA alkaline batteries or six rechargeabl...

Page 10: ... Log into the system using an account that has Administrator privileges for the PC network or local 2 Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive If the system is setup to automatically run CD programs the menu will appear and you may skip to Step f Otherwise continue with Step c 3 Select the Easy Match QC Icon or from Windows go to Start Run EZMQC_Menu and Open The following screen will be s...

Page 11: ...restart the computer and log back in Figure 8 Completed Install 7 The CD can now be removed Activate the SoftKey License 1 From the Desktop select the EasyMatch QC Icon or from the Windows Start menu choose the following to open the software Start Programs HunterLab EasyMatch QC 2 A warning message to activate the license will be displayed as shown below Note EasyMatch QC functions are unavailable...

Page 12: ...lect Key ID b Paste in or type in the License Key ID and click Activate c An acknowledgement will be displayed showing the activation status ii Option 2 Key File skl This method is for using the SoftKey License skl file on the thumb drive a Place the thumb drive with the SoftKey License in the USB port b From the Choose an Option page Figure 5 select Key File skl c Browse the USB to find the SoftK...

Page 13: ...t 30 day Trial Add the Sensor 1 Upon initial startup the following message will be displayed Sensor not yet installed Please install a sensor to take measurements This message will remain until you proceed to the Install Configure command in the Sensor menu and install a new sensor 2 The Sensor Manager appears first Figure 12 Sensor Manager 3 Select Add Sensor to install a new sensor The Setup Sen...

Page 14: ...C select COM1 If using USB to serial adapter then select the highest number COM Port No offered If using USB communications the COM port will automatically be selected 4 Turn on the MiniScan EZ by switching the on off switch on the back of the sensor to the on position Allow the instrument to warm up for two hours prior to standardizing and making measurements ...

Page 15: ...dardization on a MiniScan EZ model with 45 0 geometry requires reading of the black glass and white tile that are contained in the calibration cylinder Standardization on a diffuse 8 MiniScan EZ requires you to read both the light trap and the white tile in the calibration cylinder Standardization can be done through EasyMatch QC by selecting Sensor Menu Standardize or by clicking the Standardize ...

Page 16: ...plemental Manual for EasyMatch QC 16 Figure 15 Top of Scale Reading for Standardization It is recommended that the instrument be standardized at least once every four hours Then you may proceed with sample measurement ...

Page 17: ...ersonnel Running the Repeatability Test You may test the repeatability of your instrument as follows 1 Turn the MiniScan EZ on and allow it to warm it up for 2 hours Meanwhile clean the white tile as described on the next page and allow the tile to return to room temperature 2 Follow the instructions given in the Sensor Menu Diagnostics section to run the repeatability test that is built into Easy...

Page 18: ...Do not mix battery types in the instrument It is best to use the rechargeable AA NiMH batteries that come with the instrument To recharge the NiMH batteries remove them from the instrument and recharge them using the supplied charger Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement requires a trained technician Contact HunterLab Technical Support to arrange for lamp replacement Please read When You Need Assist...

Page 19: ... 10 to 90 Do not leave MiniScan EZ in an area where temperature or humidity extremes are possible Physical Characteristics Weight 1 kg 2 25 lb Dimensions HxWxD 14 cm x 11 cm x 26 7 cm 5 5 in x 4 3 in x 10 5 in Communications Interface USB to computer or printer RFI Compliance FCC Class A Commercial IEC or equivalent Safety Compliance UL CSA IEC or equivalent Conditions of Illumination and Viewing ...

Page 20: ...ment Speed at 23 C 1 5 seconds Measurement Storage Capacity 800 spectral readings 100 product setups Note Every attempt at accuracy is made but specifications are subject to change without notice Note Use of this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the protection afforded by the equipment Danger of electric shock if liquids are spilled and fire if volatile or flammab...

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Page 23: ...nty does not cover consumable items such as lamps fuses batteries etc An instrument registration card is shipped with each HunterLab instrument It is important that the instrument owner returns this card promptly upon receipt of equipment Questions concerning operation maintenance or repair of your equipment can be directed to the Service Department at Service hunterlab com Additional information ...

Page 24: ... postal authorities 3 Advise HunterLab regarding replacement United Parcel Service 1 Contact your local UPS office regarding damage and insurance claim Each UPS office has a different method of handling these occurrences and yours will advise you of its procedures 2 Retain the container and packaging 3 Notify HunterLab at once for replacement Shortage Perform the following procedure if your order ...

Page 25: ...ab Service Department Please read When You Need Assistance prior to contacting HunterLab The customer is responsible for incoming and outgoing freight charges for instruments being returned to HunterLab for all repairs including warranty repairs Packing and Shipping Instruments for Repair Please regard the following instructions when packing your instrument to return it to HunterLab for repair Pro...

Page 26: ...he support website support hunterlab com There are numerous articles on applications operations instrument accessories troubleshooting and more This is available 24 7 If you don t find the information that you require then you can open a support request on the website Please include the following information when cooresponding with HunterLab 1 The type of sensor you are using 2 The serial number o...

Page 27: ...rtment For applications advice or for help in correcting instrument or software problems ask for Technical Support To return instruments to HunterLab for service or to ask questions about the servicing or recalibration of instruments ask for the HunterLab Service Department To speak with HunterLab please call 703 471 6870 The mailing address for HunterLab headquarters is given below Customers outs...

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Page 29: ... s guide 6 Operating Conditions 19 Options 7 Order processing department 27 Packing instrument 25 Physical characteristics 19 Power Requirements 20 Problems 23 Questions 23 Rechargeable batteries 6 Recharging batteries 18 Regulatory notice 20 Repair 23 Repeatability test 17 Replacement 23 Replacing batteries 18 Returns 25 Sample devices 7 Sample port cover 6 Service Department 27 Shipping claims 2...