X-Rite ATD, Instrument Manual

Page 1: ...ATD A U T O T R A C K I N G D E N S I T O M E T E R Scanning Instrument Manual covers ATD Sheet and ATD News Systems ...

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Page 3: ...e NOTE Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance with the desired FCC and European emission requirements Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada AVERTISSEMENT Des câbles d i...

Page 4: ...te Declares that Auto Tracking Densitometer gibt bekannt ATD advierte que avertit que avverte che is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network an ein öffentliches Telekommunikations Netzwerk nicht angeschlossen werden soll no debe ser conectado a redes de telecomunicaciones públicas ne doit pas être relié à un réseau de télécommunication publique non deve essere connettut...

Page 5: ...ating or maintaining this instrument No part of this manual may be reproduced transcribed transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic magnetic mechanical optical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of an officer of X Rite Incorporated This instrument may be covered by one or more patents R...

Page 6: ...d or improvements to its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products previously manufactured Correction of defects by repair or replacement shall constitute fulfillment of all warranty obligations on the part of X Rite THIS WARRANTY IS EXPLICITLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PA...

Page 7: ...MCSL 18 issued by Munsell Color Science Laboratory contains measurement methods measurement values and verifies the ceramic plaques NIST traceability path These two plaques are used to generate the supplied white reference ABOUT THIS MANUAL This document covers the installation operation calibration and general maintenance of your instrument Refer to your software documentation and on line help fo...

Page 8: ...ystem Calibrating the Scanning Instrument 2 2 Sheet Loading and Alignment 2 3 Standard Track Positioning 2 3 Feed Through Track Positioning 2 4 Taking a Measurement with the ATD Sheet Instrument 2 5 Taking a Measurement with the ATD News Instrument 2 6 SECTION THREE General Maintenance Repair Information 3 1 Overview 3 1 Scanning Head 3 1 Cleaning 3 2 Maintenance 3 3 Scanning Track 3 3 Cleaning 3 ...

Page 9: ... Accessories Vacuum Pump After removing the components from each shipping carton inspect them for damage If any damage has occurred during shipping immediately contact the transportation company that shipped them Do not proceed with installation until the carrier s agent has inspected the damage Your components were packaged in specially designed cartons to help prevent damage If reshipment is nec...

Page 10: ...automatically locates and center itself on a color bar that is within 38mm of the paper s edge The ATD News instrument scans news print gray balance rules or continuous color mastheads that are manually aligned to the track LED s Docking Station Scanning Head Scanning Track Operation Button Indicator Lamp ...

Page 11: ... Light indicates that the scanning head is docked and ready for use Solid Yellow Light indicates that the scanning head is away from the docking station Solid Red Light indicates that an error or problem exists with the system Flashing Yellow Light indicates unit powered up to take reading Flashing Red Light indicates there is a problem and unit needs service Flashing Yellow Green indicates system...

Page 12: ... The head take approximately five measurements per inch and averages all the reading across the user defined zone Vacuum Pump A series of small holes located in the surface of the Track are used to hold the press sheet in place during a measurement This is accomplished by the use of a Vacuum Pump The Vacuum Pump is connected to the Docking Station allowing automatic activation during a measurement...

Page 13: ...king Station with your hand 2 Position the Scanning Head over the Trolley and slide forward allowing the Holding Disks to insert into the Scanning Head 3 Align the Mounting Plate Thumbscrews with the Posts and Post Holes in the Scanning Head 4 Loosely secure the thumbscrews to the Scanning Head Alternately tighten until firmly seated NOTE Scanning Head must be securely fastened to Trolley to allow...

Page 14: ...nnections 1 Push one end of Vacuum Hose onto the Barbed Adapter at back of the Docking Station 2 Push other end of Vacuum Hose onto the Barbed Adapter on Vacuum Pump NOTE To obtain up to 15 more vacuum from the pump remove the exhaust port barbed adapter IN O U T Back of Docking Station Vacuum Pump I O Port Computer I O Port Power Input Vacuum Pump Hose Connection Vacuum Hose Docking Station Exhau...

Page 15: ... the Docking Station 5 Connect other end of I O Interface Cable to an I O Port on the Vacuum Pump Connect Box either port can be used 6 Connect the Line Cord to the Vacuum Pump AC Cord Receptacle 7 Plug Line Cord into AC wall receptacle NOTE Vacuum Pump only operates during a measurement sequence Vacuum Pump I O Port Vacuum Pump Connect Box I O Interface Cable I O Port AC Cord Receptacle Voltage S...

Page 16: ...ace Cable to an available Serial Port on back of your computer Secure with thumbscrews 2 Connect opposite end of DB 9 Interface Cable to Serial I O Port on back of Docking Station Secure with Thumbscrews Computer Serial I O Port Thumbscrews DB 9 Interface Cable Serial I O Port Thumbscrews ...

Page 17: ...o the Scanning System when the 24v Adapter is plugged into an AC wall receptacle The System does not have an ON OFF switch NOTE Scanning Head must be attached before power is applied 1 Insert the adapter jack of the 24v Adapter into the Power Input on back of Docking Station 2 Insert the Detachable Line Cord into the socket on the 24v Adapter 3 Plug the three prong plug from the Line Cord into an ...

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Page 19: ...the track at approximately 8in sec After a measurement the scanning head uploads the data to the computer via RS 232 communications This section covers instrument calibration sheet loading and alignment and measurement procedures Refer to your software documentation or on line help for information regarding software operation Section Contents Calibrating the Scanning Instrument 2 2 Sheet Loading a...

Page 20: ...Docking Station The references are covered by a retractable cover when the Scanning Head is away from the Docking Station and exposed when the scanning head is next to the docking station The Scanning Head automatically calibrates to the references when required or when you request it NOTE The calibration references should be cleaned periodically to maintain calibration accuracy Refer to Section T...

Page 21: ...rom the end of the track Standard Track Positioning The press sheet must be positioned against the sheet stops that run along the back edge of the vacuum plate The color bar on the sheet cannot be over 38mm from the paper s edge In the event that a color bar is not properly aligned on a press sheet this is recognized during a job setup the scanning system takes corrective action by automatically a...

Page 22: ... bar or color masthead bar is easily position on the track using a series of LED s that illuminate from the track through the paper The LED s are located between the vacuum holes approximately every 5 inches along the track Open the paper and position it so the LED s are shining down the center of the bar The LED s automatically shut off once the scanning head starts in motion Bar position LED s i...

Page 23: ...els the entire length of the track before returning to the docking station If additional color bars are located on the opposite edge you will need to change sides The software informs you when this is required Refer to your software documentation for additional information If a problem is encountered during a measurement the scanning head immediately returns to the docking station View your comput...

Page 24: ...ght on the station changes to yellow indicating a scan is in progress The scan head travels the entire length of the paper before returning to the docking station Refer to your software on line help for specific information on the software operation If a problem is encountered during a measurement the scanning head immediately returns to the docking station View your computer monitor to see if an ...

Page 25: ...TD System past warranty Shipping cost to the factory shall be paid by the customer and the instrument shall be submitted in the original carton as a complete unaltered unit OVERVIEW The System requires little preventative maintenance to achieve years of reliable operation However to protect your investment and maintain measurement accuracy a few simple cleaning procedures should be performed SCANN...

Page 26: ... to hold the compressed air source upright blow short gentle bursts of compressed air directly into the instrument s aperture Be careful to ensure the compressed air nozzle is approximately 10mm away from the optics 4 Re attach the scanning head to the trolley To do this Carefully align the head back onto the trolley Take care to ensure that the head is properly seated on the alignment pins Tighte...

Page 27: ...the read head optics NOTE DO NOT use any solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind NOTE DO NOT use any type of lubrication oil on any part of the system Cleaning 1 to 2 time a month 1 The exterior of the docking station can be wiped clean with a lint free cloth dampened in water or a mild cleaner 2 The track can be wiped clean with a lint free cloth dampened in glass cleaner When cleaning the track m...

Page 28: ... Scanning Head away from the Docking Station 2 Pull Calibration Cover towards the Docking Station to expose the Disks 3 Clean Disks with a cotton swab or lint free cloth 4 Blow off Disks with compressed air 5 Blow out under the Calibration Cover with compressed air 4 Carefully release Calibration Cover and slide Scanning Head back against Docking Station Calibration Cover Docking Station Scanning ...

Page 29: ...r Messages and Reason Solution Error Messages Reason Solution Docking Failure Measurement was initiated scanning head returned and docked but the data was not transmitted from the scanning head Check for loose cabling Lamp Burned Out Lamp Intensity Low Lamp Voltage High Lamp Voltage Low Motor Jammed Motor Too Fast Scanning head needs service Contact X Rite Incorporated Scanning Head not at Docking...

Page 30: ...canning head will not activate when the Software performs a measurement cycle Check to see if Software displayed any error message Check for proper connection of interface cables and adapters between computer and Scanning System Measurements incorrect or not repeatable Scanning System needs calibration Scanning head need service Contract X Rite Incorporated ...

Page 31: ...g scan path 3 8mm min Patch Height Large Spot 5 0mm min Medium Spot 3 2mm min Small Spot 1 6mm min Paper Thickness 1 5mm max Scanning Rate 150mm sec 6 8 mm patch Color Bar Location Paper Edge to 38mm from edge Color Bar Alignment Automatic centering of measurement on color bar Paper set against stop Color Bar Quantity Multiple Rows Paper Hold Down Vacuum activated with measurement command Power Re...

Page 32: ...sity Calibration Automatic Scan Spot Size total scanned spot 1 2mm 0475in x 4 75mm 187in 5 scans averaged in a 1in key 25 4mm Paper Thickness 25mm 01in max Scanning Rate 200mm sec 8in sec Gray Balance Bar Alignment Centering of gray balance bar on integrated LED s Paper Hold Down Vacuum activated with measurement command Power Required Station 110 240 VAC 50 60Hz 4 2A Pump 115 230 VAC 50 60Hz 4 2A...

Page 33: ...B 1 A P P E N D I X B Parts List and Packaging Drawing ATD SHEET INSTRUMENT PARTS LIST ...

Page 34: ...A P P E N D I X B B 2 ATD SHEET PACKAGING DRAWING ...

Page 35: ...P A R T S L I S T A N D P A C K A G I N G D R A W I N G B 3 ATD NEWS INSTRUMENT PARTS LIST ...

Page 36: ...A P P E N D I X B B 4 ATD NEWS PACKAGING DRAWING ...

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