Instruction manual
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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. If so, remove the object and turn on the unit. 
3) If no objects are found or the message remains after 
you turn on the unit, proceed to step 4. 
4) Call X-Rite for assistance. 
Line Problem 
There is an electrical 
power problem. 
1) Turn off the unit and then turn on the unit. 
2) If the message remains, call X-Rite for assistance. 
Daylight Lamp 
Burned Out 
The Daylight Lamp 
needs to be replaced. 
1) Turn off the unit using the Main Power Switch. 
2) Follow the procedure “Replacing Lamps” on the 
previous pages. 










