Macbeth Lighting Examolite Operation Manual

©2007, X-Rite, Inc. 

Examolite

®

 and Prooflite

®

Overhead Luminaire 

OPERATION MANUAL

Part No. 17500030 

INTRODUCTION. The following products are described in this manual: 

Examolite TC-440B is an overhead luminaire that provides blended 

fluorescent daylight at 7500K. It is used for grading, sorting, and visual 

quality inspections. 

Examolite SD-840B is an overhead luminaire that provides simulated 

fluorescent Daylight (D75, D65, or D50), llluminant A (Incandescent), and 

cool white fluorescent (CWF). It is used for visual color evaluations, 

metamerism testing, and in applications where products need to be 

evaluated under multiple light sources. 

Prooflite PLD-440 is an overhead luminaire that provides simulated 

fluorescent daylight (D75, D65, or D50). It is a 4-lamp, single source fixture 

typically used in viewing booth installations for visual color evaluations. 

Prooflite PLD-840 is an overhead luminaire that provides simulated 

fluorescent daylight (D75, D65, or D50). It is an 8 lamp, single source 

fixture that provides higher levels of illumination for open room 

applications. A dual source fixture can also be achieved by combining four 

lamps of two different sources in one PLD-840 fixture. It is used for visual 

color evaluations. 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS—Follow all instructions before attempting installation and operation. 

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS—Retain these instructions for future reference. Once you have read these instructions, keep 

them available for other operators to read. 

OBEY ALL WARNINGS—Please comply with all warnings and safeguards in these instructions. They have been written 

to keep you and your fixture safe. 

CHOOSE PROPER POWER SOURCES—Use the proper power source. If you have any doubt, consult the label on the 

inside of the fixture for this information. 

NOT EXPLOSION-PROOF—This fixture is not explosion-proof and should not be used in a hazardous atmosphere with 

exposure to flammable substances. 

TURN OFF FIXTURE BEFORE CHANGING ANY LAMPS—Always turn off the fixture before you change lamps. 

Always turn off power before cleaning surfaces. 

ALLOW LAMPS TO COOL BEFORE TOUCHING THEM—Do not touch the hot lamps; allow them to cool. 

CLEAN PROPERLY—You can wipe the lamps and reflector with a clean, white lint-free cloth. Clean the diffuser and 

housing with a dampened cloth containing a mild soap. 

DO NOT OPERATE DURING LIGHTNING STORMS—As an added protection during a lightning storm, turn off the 

fixture so that it will not experience electrical power surges or unnecessary power drops that could result in damage to 

lamps and electrical circuitry. 

SERVICE PROPERLY—With the exception of lamp replacement, do not attempt to service this product yourself. If you 

should attempt unauthorized repairs, you may invalidate the warranty that is active on your fixture. For any other 

malfunctions in operation, contact X-Rite Technical Service.