SpectraLight III Operation Manual
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 73/23/EEC NOTE: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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 operate the unit. OBEY WARNINGS—Please comply with all warnings and safeguards that we provide in this manual. They have been written to keep you and your unit safe.
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 Fluorescent (CWF) • Custom Fluorescent (TL84 or U30) • Ultraviolet (UV- used in conjunction with another source) SPECIFICATIONS MODEL DIMENSIONS WEIGHT/SHIPPING WEIGHT ELECTRICAL POWER OVERHEAD LUMINAIRE VIEWING BO
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 backgrounds are recommended when evaluating medium gloss of intermediate color samples, and matte or flat black backgrounds are recommended when evaluating high gloss or dark color samples.
Rear Panel Rear of Unit Bottom Panel Thumbscrews Notch Slot 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. Side Tabs Rear Panel Left Panel Left Panel Rear Panel Thumbscrews Bottom Panel Rear of Unit Front of Unit Figure 3. Left Panel Into Rear and Bottom Panel 6.
Right Panel Rear Panel Side Tabs Left Panel Rear Panel Right Panel Thumbscrew Left Panel 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.
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 observer and whether observations will be made from a standing or sitting position. 12. Carefully unpack and remove the overhead luminaire from its shipping container. 13.
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 lamps to avoid lamp breakage. 15. Insert the diffuser hinge pins into the front of the slotted receptacles located at the bottom rear corners of the luminaire housing.
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 the SpectraLight III from its shipping container. 2.
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 carefully placed behind the Horizon lamps to avoid lamp breakage. 5. Insert the diffuser hinge pins into the front of the slotted receptacles located at the bottom rear corners of the luminaire housing.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Diffuser, Daylight Filters, Lamps, and Reflectors To clean the unit; refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14, and proceed as follows: Main Power Switch Diffuser Figure 13. Open Luminaire 1. Turn off the Main Power Switch before proceeding. CAUTION In the following step, make sure there are no objects in the way of the diffuser upon release and be careful to gently lower the diffuser. 2. Release the diffuser latch located at the front of the diffuser. 3.
BLB Cool White Fluorescent Hinge Custom Fluorescent Horizon Hinge Filter Pack UV Illuminant "A" Horizon Quarter Turn Fastener Vent Quarter Turn Fastener Custom Fluorescent Cool White Fluorescent BLB Figure 14. Filter and Lamp Location 7. 8. 9. 10. Slide the filter pack sideways and remove it. Remove dust with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Remove dirt and other foreign material with a spray-type window cleaner. AVOID EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
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.
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 power up. If this occurs, power off the unit, wait at least 5 seconds, and then power it on using the Main Power Switch.
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. Press the Set/Save Button to save the program. Program Saved appears in the display. You are now finished with programming the SpectraLight III. 9.
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 does it mean? What should I do? Over temperature The unit is overheating. 1) Turn off the unit using the Main Power Switch. 2) Make sure there is nothing on top of the unit blocking airflow.
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 SPL III (TL84) Complete Lamp Kit A-LK/SPL84 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 kit.
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