Series 2 Reflection spectrophotometer for digital imaging market Operating Manual edition 08/14 for Firmware version 6.
Barbieri Spectropad 1. Contents 1. Introduction...................................................................................... 4 1.1 What you can do with this instrument..................................... 5 1.2 Unpacking the instrument...................................................... 6 1.3 Components.......................................................................... 7 2. Putting into operation. ...................................................................... 8 2.
Barbieri Spectropad 1. Introduction We congratulate you on your choice! We from BARBIERI electronic are proud of presenting to you the spectrophotometer Spectropad. This instrument features the latest technology in precise optics, state-of-the-art electronics and software functionality. It is especially created for use in digital imaging market and in particular for industrial printing applications.
Barbieri Spectropad 1.1 What you can do with this instrument The Spectropad introduces a new way of accurate color control in industrial printing. Based on the high precision Barbieri qb-technology, a technology specifically designed for industrial printing applications, this instrument features highest measuring accuracy which forms the basis to highest color quality on your printed results. The instrument has been designed according to ISO 13655-2009.
Barbieri Spectropad 1.2 Unpacking the instrument The instrument is delivered with the following components: 1. Barbieri Spectropad 2. Rechargeable battery module 3. Power adapter/ charger 4. USB cable 5. USB stick or CD with software/ drivers 6. Quick Guide in printed format 7. Microfiber cleaning cloth For security reasons, the rechargeable battery is separately packed with the instrument. This assures transport security by guaranteed switch-off of WiFi signals.
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Barbieri Spectropad 2. Putting into operation The instrument is switched on, by shortly pressing the On/Off button. The main screen appears: To switch off the device, select the “Switch off” button on the screen or alternatively press the On/Off switch on the instrument. Pressing the On/Off switch for more than 5 seconds will force the instrument to switch off in case it is in a blocked condition. 2.1 Battery charging The instrument is equipped with a rechargeable battery.
Barbieri Spectropad 2.2 USB connection Before connecting the instrument to the computer, please install the Barbieri Gateway measuring software supplied on the USB stick/CD accompanying your instrument. This will also install the required USB driver. Then connect the instrument with your computer and launch the Barbieri Gateway software. Installing on a Mac computer under OS X Switch off the Spectropad.
Barbieri Spectropad Installing on a PC with Microsoft Windows XP or later Switch off the Spectropad. Insert the supplied USB stick/CD-Rom into your computer, run the Gateway Installer program and follow the instructions. The USB driver is now on your computer. • Connect the Spectropad to the computer using the supplied USB cable. • Switch the Spectropad on. There are two drivers to be installed for the connection between your computer and Spectropad: 1. High speed USB to serial converter 2.
Barbieri Spectropad To check if the installed hardware is listed on your computer: • Open “Control Panel”, “System” • Select “Hardware” and click “Device Manager”. • You will find the just installed hardware in the appearing list under “Ports” and “Universal Serial Bus controllers”.
Barbieri Spectropad 2.1 Product registration It is recommended to register your instrument with Barbieri electronic in order to get access to privileged information like access to download area, product information/ firmware updates etc. Registration can be done through the Barbieri Gateway measuring software or manually by registering on the Barbieri web site: www. barbierielectronic.
Barbieri Spectropad 3. Using the instrument 3.
Barbieri Spectropad 3.3 Touch panel The instrument is equipped with a touch panel which can be operated by your fingers, or by a pointer. Please make sure to not scratch the panel by avoiding using hard items. The panel can be cleaned with the soft cloth included with the instrument. Note: the color indicated on the screen are only approximate colors and no color management is applied for this screen! 3.
Barbieri Spectropad 3.5 Calibration For accurate measurements, the device must be calibrated before the use. The measuring head is equipped with a switch which allows manual insertion of the white reference. When this switch is operated, the instrument will automatically detect this and inform you that it is being calibrated. Release the switch when calibration is terminated.
Barbieri Spectropad 3.6 Measuring reflective samples The instrument can measure most reflective materials used in large format printing. The samples are placed on an even surface. For thin materials (paper, textiles) please see next chapter. First, get familiar with the movement of the Spectropad. The instrument is equipped with two rollers and two rubbers on its lower side: rubbers rollers Place the instrument on a table, and put your hand on the instrument as indicated in the picture below.
Barbieri Spectropad Put the instrument centered on a printed chart. Position the instrument on the center of the bottom chart line by centering the two laser beams: When this is done, keep the instrument panel fixed, and move the measuring head to the beginning of the chart row Now the instrument is ready to start the measurement. See chapter “Chart measuring mode” to learn how to start measurements.
Barbieri Spectropad 3.7 Measure thin reflective samples When measuring thin materials (e.g. paper), the measurement must be effected on a staple of same material. This will assure accurate and repeatable measurements independent on the surface the material is placed. Alternatively, you may place the sample to be measured on a white surface corresponding to ISO 13655-2009 white backing specifications.
Barbieri Spectropad 4. Chart measuring mode The chart measuring mode is used to measure complete color charts. Predefined job definition files which have been created with the Barbieri Gateway software or 3rd party software are offered for selection and can be measured: Select the desired job and confirm with “Select”. Select the measuring direction to be used. Note: the selected direction is always indicated in the Statusbar. It can be modified by clicking on the arrow icon in the Statusbar.
Barbieri Spectropad A window will appear which shows you where to position the marker before starting measurement. The chart measuring window will appear: Measure the complete chart line by line as requested. The measuring head needs to be positioned at the beginning of the line to be measured.
Barbieri Spectropad In case you stop before the end of the line, a warning will appear. In case the measuring speed was too high, a warning will eppear: Note: A “X” symbol indicates that data is missing. In case the wrong line is measured, an warning will appear: When pressing “cancel” button, the measurement can be repeated. When pressing “confirm” button, data is accepted. This might be necessary if measured line is correct.
Barbieri Spectropad 5. DOC measuring mode The DOC (Digital Output Control) measuring mode allows measurement of control strips and evaluation against reference values. The instrument supports the following control strips and their respective evaluations: - Barbieri DOC Control strip CMYK - FOGRA Media Wedge CMYK LFP (relative and absolute evaluation) - IDEAlliance Digital Control strip 2009 and Control Wedge 2013 Note: This mode is only available in model Spectropad DOC.
Barbieri Spectropad Measuring a reference strip Reference values can be supplied by a reference file or by saving a measurement as reference. In case of the sample job “DEMO_Printer1_Media1”, you need to print out a Barbieri DOC control strip on your printer and measure this as your reference. Measure the printed strip as described in chapter “chart measuring mode”. when chart measurement is terminated, you can save the measurement as reference with button “Save as Ref.
Barbieri Spectropad Measuring a control strip Measure your printed control strip by selecting the job and proceeding as described in “Chart measuring mode”. When measurement is terminated the instrument checks the measured values against reference values and result is indicated on the display: This page does indicate if the measured strip is within/ without the allowed tolerances.
Barbieri Spectropad By pressing the “i” button, additional information is indicated: Note: the current measurement is saved and can be transferred to the Barbieri Gateway software or 3rt party software for printout of a report. Please see Barbieri Gateway software operating manual for more information on job parameters and job creation/ modification.
Barbieri Spectropad 6. Spot measuring mode In spot measuring mode, single colors can be measured. Select one of the offered jobs. The job settings are defined in Barbieri Gateway software or 3rd party software. Select the positioning marker to be used. A window will appear which shows you where to position the marker before starting measurement. The Spot measuring window will appear. Position the measuring head of the instrument on a color patch by centering it with the indicator on the measuring head.
Barbieri Spectropad Move the measuring head so that it passes over the patch. The instrument will measure the color on the previously indicated position. The measured color will appear on the screen. Multiple colors can be measured and scroll buttons allow scrolling back and forward.
Barbieri Spectropad Pressing “info” button on the left upper angle of the actual color will indicate more detailed information Page 28 - Operating Manual Spectropad Series 2
Barbieri Spectropad 6.1 Image Quality Mode This mode allows to determine the homogeneity of the printer/prints using the Fogra M-Score formula. Note: This Mode is acitve when “DOC Mode” is activated. The required Light/ Medium/ Darg grey targets (supplied on USB stick/ CD with instrument) must be printed and measured by the device.
Barbieri Spectropad 6.2 Line measuring mode This mode is only activated by external software and allows measurement of a single line of color patches. A window pops up indicating an empty line. This mode is similar to the “Chart mode”, but uses only one line. For additional instructions, see chapter “Chart measuring mode”.
Barbieri Spectropad 7. Settings When pressing the “Settings” button on the touch panel of the main screen, the following windows appears: 7.1 Wifi interface configuration Select “WiFi” to enter the WiFi configuration mode: Click on “Enable WLan” to enable the Wlan interface (disabled by default on new instruments).
Barbieri Spectropad The Message “preparing Access Point” appears and the default instrument IP address is indicated as soon as ready. The instrument supports 2 connection modes: - SpectroPad to WLan (Router mode) - PC to SpectroPad (Access Point mode) By default, the instrument is in Access Point mode which allows a PC to directly connect to the instrument by using the IP-address indicated. In this mode there is no encryption enabled.
Barbieri Spectropad When successfully connected, the new IP number and signal strength are shown on the screen. For secure connections the instrument supports the WEP, WPA and WPA2 standard. If you choose a new WLan network the passphrase must be inserted. Please note: the instrument uses TCP/IP port 9760 to communicate over the network with your software. Make sure this port is not blocked by a firewall in your network. 7.2 Beginner Mode configuration Switch on and off the beginner mode message boxes.
Barbieri Spectropad 8. Instrument maintenance 8.1 Changing the reference white The instruments reference white located on the bottom of the measuring head, can be exchanged by releasing it with a screwdriver. A detailed description comes with the new reference white. 8.2 Packing the instrument for transport For security reasons, the rechargeable lithium Ion battery must be removed before packing the instrument for shipment.
Barbieri Spectropad 9. Specifications Technical data • Measuring modes: • Reflectance spot color with Delta E • Reflectance strip scanning with automatic patch detection (linearization, profiling), • DOC (Digital Output Control – optional) with pass/ fail analysis • Measurement: manual with expandable ruler for X-direction and roller guide for Y-direction • Positioning: with laser pointers • Measuring aperture: 6 mm diameter • Patch size: 12x12 mm recommended • Scanning speed: max. 200 meas.
Barbieri Spectropad • Interface: USB and WiFi for Mac, PC and Linux • Temperature sensor: range -20 … +50 °C (-4 … +122 °F) resolution 0,1 accuracy: +/- 1,0 • Humidity sensor: range 0 … 100 % resolution 1 accuracy: +/- 5% • Dimensions: 210 x 220 x 90 mm (LxWxH) • Weight: 1,4 kg System requirements • Microsoft Windows XP or later (32 and 64 bit) • Mac OS X 10.5 or later (Intel).
Barbieri Spectropad Specifications are subject to change without notice EG-Konformitätserklärung Für das folgend bezeichnete Erzeugnis Spectropad wird hiermit bestätigt, daß es den wesentlichen Schutzanforderungen entspricht, die in der Richtlinie des Rates zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedsstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (89/336/EWG) festgelegt sind. Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich für den Hersteller: BARBIERI electronic OHG I. Seidner Str.
Barbieri Spectropad For Italy: INFORMAZIONE AGLI UTENTI Ai sensi dell’art. 13 del Decreto Legislativo 25 luglio 2005, n.151 “Attuazione delle Direttive 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE e 2003/108/CE, relative alla riduzione dell’uso di sostanze pericolose nelle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche, nonché allo smaltimento dei rifiuti”.
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Barbieri Spectropad Contact information: BARBIERI electronic snc/OHG Via I.-Seidner-Str. 35 39042 Bressanone/Brixen – Italy Tel. +39 0472 834024 Fax +39 0472 833845 info@BARBIERIelectronic.com www.BARBIERIelectronic.
