User guide

PLATESCOPE

Strip Measurement Mode

The strip measurement mode is used for measuring a defined “seven patch” strip in sequential

order. Data is displayed for each patch as it is measured. The instrument can store data for a

total of 20 strips. You must delete the stored data after 20 strips in order to make additional

strips measurements. See Deleting Stored Strips later in this section. Once stored, strip data can

be downloaded to the PQS application. Refer to the PQS application documentation for the

procedure on downloading the strip data.

Measuring a Strip

1. From the Main screen, use the Navigation Ring to move the highlight focus to the Strip icon.

2. Press the Select button.

The date and time of the last strip measured is shown on the screen. In the title bar, the

number of strips stored out of the total number of storage location available appears. The

stored strips are also deleted from this screen.

NOTE: No date and time will be shown if no strip measurements have been stored.

3. Activate targeting mode by pressing the Measure button; or use the Navigation Ring to

move the highlight focus to the Next Arrow icon and press the Select button.

4. Adjust current settings if desired. Use the Navigation Ring to move the highlight focus to

Image, Dot Screen, Substrate, or Illumination option icon.

NOTE: Changing a measurement setting will require the instrument to measure a “tonal”

patch. This measurement lets the instrument learn or adjust itself specifically to that surface

for the best accuracy. If no tonal patch is available, measure a midtone patch (something

close to 50% as possible.

5. Press the Select button to toggle through available options. The option displayed is the active

option Refer to Spot Measurement for an explanation of each option.

Next arrow

Stored strip time

and date stamp

Storage locations available (20)

Current strip number (1)

Delete strips

Exit

Strip mode icon