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X-Rite SpectraLight III Operation Manual
Summary of SpectraLight III
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Spectralight iii operation manual.
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Page 2 ce declaration manufacturer's name: x-rite, incorporated authorized representative: x-rite, incorporated siemensstraße 12b • 63263 neu-isenburg • germany phone: +49 (0) 61 02-79 57-0 • fax: +49 (0) 61 02 -79 57-57 model name/no.: spectralight iii directive(s) conformance: emc 89/336/eec lvd 7...
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Page 3 safety instructions • please read and follow instructions—read and follow all instructions before you attempt to assemble, install or operate the unit. • retain this manual for future reference—once you have read this manual, keep it handy for others to read or refer to when they need to oper...
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Page 4 introduction the x-rite spectralight iii is a visual color evaluation system which provides five selectable light sources: • simulated daylight (d75, d65, or d50) • horizon (early morning sunrise/afternoon sunset simulation) • illuminant “a” (incandescent home lighting) • cool white fluoresce...
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Page 5 misjudgments, the background on which the sample is placed and the surrounding area of view should be neutral in color and have a low gloss. It is typically recommended that munsell n7/ is used. • white backgrounds are recommended when evaluating low gloss or light color samples, gray backgro...
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Page 6 figure 2. Rear into bottom panel 5. While supporting the rear panel, insert the left panel (#3) side tabs into the rear panel (#2). Fasten the left panel to the bottom panel by securing it with the thumbscrew as shown in figure 3. Figure 3. Left panel into rear and bottom panel 6. Insert the ...
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Page 7 figure 4. Right panel into rear and bottom panel 7. Slide the pivot slots on the front panel (#5) onto the pivots located on each of the two side panels. 8. Flex the side panels as necessary so that both ends of the front panel rest on their respective pivots. 9. Pivot the front panel upwards...
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Page 8 figure 6. Spectralight iii viewing booth 10. The spectralight booth is now fully assembled. See figure 6. 11. Place the viewing booth on the table or bench capable of holding a minimum of 300 lbs (136 kg). Note: the table or bench height should be determined by the average height of the obser...
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Page 9 the spectralight iii diffuser is shipped in a separate container and must be installed next. 14. Carefully unpack and remove the diffuser from its shipping container. Caution be careful not to scratch the interior of the booth. Make sure the hinge pins are carefully placed behind the horizon ...
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Page 10 overhead luminaire installation the following describes single- and dual-overhead luminaire installation. Caution do not install the overhead luminaire under a fire sprinkler system. Dissipated heat from the luminaire may cause the sprinkler system to activate. 1. Carefully unpack and remove...
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Page 11 spectralight iii is shipped with its lamps and daylight filters installed. The diffuser is shipped in a separate container and must be installed at this point. 4. Carefully unpack and remove the diffuser from its shipping container. Caution in the following step, make sure the hinge pins are...
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Page 12 maintenance cleaning the diffuser, daylight filters, lamps, and reflectors to clean the unit; refer to figure 13 and figure 14, and proceed as follows: figure 13. Open luminaire 1. Turn off the main power switch before proceeding. Caution in the following step, make sure there are no objects...
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Page 13 figure 14. Filter and lamp location 7. Slide the filter pack sideways and remove it. 8. Remove dust with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. 9. Remove dirt and other foreign material with a spray-type window cleaner. Avoid excessive moisture. 10. Air dry and return the pack to the same position f...
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Page 14 replacing lamps replace burned out lamps immediately in order to maintain the overall performance standards of the fixture. We recommend replacing lamps in complete sets. For example, if one daylight lamp burns out, replace both of them. Refer to “parts list” later in this document. Lamp typ...
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Page 15 operation note: when powering off the spectralight iii using the main power switch, wait at least 5 seconds before you power it on again. This will enable all of the firmware and hardware to properly shut off. If you attempt power on less than 5 seconds after the power off, the unit may not ...
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Page 16 6. Pgm: xx yy appears in the display. Yy indicates the second light source in the sequence. For example, pgm:cw hr indicates that cool white fluorescent is the first source and horizon is the second source in the sequence. 7. Repeat step 2 for the remaining light sources in the sequence. 8. ...
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Page 17 interpreting diagnostic messages the spectralight iii may display one of these diagnostic messages in the event that a situation has occurred which prevents the spectralight iii from operating normally. The messages and troubleshooting suggestions are listed below. I got this message... What...
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Page 18 parts: consult your x-rite price list for additional lamp kit options or call your local x-rite office. Spl (daylight) lamp kit a-l/spld this kit consists of two (2) 750 watt tungsten halogen lamps. Two (2 )required for the spl iii. Sold in packages of two (2) or as part of a specific lamp k...
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