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Lovibond
®
PFXi
Series Operator‟s Instruction Manual V1.3
Lovibond®
PFXi-Series
OPERATOR
‟S INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The Tintometer Limited, Solar Way, Solstice Park, Amesbury, Wilts, SP4 7SZ
Telephone: +44 1980 664800 Email: [email protected]
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Contents
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Factors Influencing Inter-Instrument Differences in Lovibond Colour Measurements .......... 46
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Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as general waste. Instead it shall be handed over to an applicable recycling scheme or the original manufacturer for the recycling of electrical and electronic waste.
By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources. For more information about recycling this product, please contact your waste disposal service, the manufacturer or the company from where you purchased this product.
Warning
A moulded plug is fitted to the mains lead for your safety and convenience. The plug should only be changed by an approved service centre.
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Introduction
Using the manual
The following typefaces and icons are used in this manual:
[ ] Characters between bold square brackets indicate a key on the keypad.
Example:
[ZERO]
Baseline measurement key
Up key on Keypad
Italics A typeface in bold Italics indicates characters as shown on the display.
Examples:
Select menu item
Press any key to continue
Caution and safety signs
Caution Refer to manual
Warning
User responsibility
Hot surface
The responsible body should be made aware that, if the instrument is used in any way not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment might be impaired.
The instrument is fitted with anti-tamper varnish in some critical areas. The instrument warranty is invalidated if these areas have been adjusted by anyone other than The
Tintometer Ltd. or an authorised service center.
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Technical Specification PFXi 195
Measuring principle
Spectral response
9 interference filters
420
– 710 nm
10 nm Bandwidth
Repeatability
Chromaticity
Delta E
Measurement time
PFXi 880/950/995
16 interference filters
On measurements of de-ionised water
+/- 0.0004
0.04
Less than 20 seconds
+/- 0.0002
0.02
Baseline calibration
Light source
Illuminants
Observer
Path length
Interfaces
Data storage
Input voltage
Compliance
Display
Keypad
Single key press; fully automated
5 Volt, 10 Watt Tungsten Halogen
CIE Illuminants A, B, C, D65
2°, 10°
0.1
– 50 mm
USB, LAN, RS232
100,000+ Measurements
Universal (90
0.1
– 153 mm (.004” – 6”)
– 240 Vac), via external power supply
CE, RoHs, WEEE
240 x 128, LED backlit graphic display (white on blue)
23 key tactile membrane keypad, washable polyester with optional audible feedback
Languages
Heater unit
Instrument housing
Dimensions
Weight
English, French, German and Spanish
N/A Optional, Ambient to 95°C
Fabricated steel with tough, textured paint finish
Width 435 mm
Depth 195 mm
Height 170mm
6.8 kg
Width 515 mm
Depth 195 mm
Height 170mm
7.7 kg
Instrument Specification
Description
Lovibond
®
PFXi instruments are high-precision, spectrophotometric colorimeters which are designed for objective colour measurement of clear liquids or transparent solids. They are easy to use, automatic instruments which overcome the subjectivity of visual methods. The menu system guides operators through the selection of operating parameters. Thereafter, measurements are initiated by just a single key press and take less than 20 seconds to complete. PFXi instruments are rugged colorimeters with fabricated steel housing which are designed to function as a QC instrument within the laboratory or on 24-hour operation in a process control environment.
Lovibond
®
PFXi instruments operate as stand-alone colorimeters containing a standardised light source and collimator, sample chamber, light detector, monochromator and processor board.
Colour scales
Lovibond
®
PFXi instruments are designed to meet the colour analysis requirements of light transmitting samples such as liquid chemicals, fuels, beers and waters. The PFXi series provides colour data according to a full range of established industry scales. Measurements can also be displayed in terms of spectral data and CIE values. PFXi instruments also allow users to obtain a closest match to stored references or to build up a customised scale from a series of reference samples. The user can easily customise the PFXi instrument to display only those scales of interest.
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Key: Standard on Instrument.
Optional Upgrade. * Can be ordered with a factory fitted heater or retrofitted
Colour Scale References Scope Range
Instrument Type
Acid Wash
ADMI (full spectrum and tristimulus filter)
AOCS-Tintometer
ASBC Color
American Standard
Methods 2120 E
AOCS Cc 13b-45
AOCS Cc 8d-55
AOCS Cc 13j-97
ASBC
Klett Color (blue filter KS-
42)
ASTM D848-03
AOCS Dd 5-92
Indication of impurities which if sulfonated would cause the material to be discolored
Coloured waters and tinted liquids
1
– 13
Special red and yellow version of the Lovibond scale used for oils, fats and derivatives
®
RYBN 0 - 20 Red, 0 - 70
Yellow
ASTM Color beta Carotene
Chinese Pharmacopoeia
(CP)
Chlorophyll A & B
EBC Colour
European
Pharmacopoeia (EP)
FAC Colour
Gardner Color
Hess-Ives Color Units
Honey Colour (Pfund
Equivalents)
ICUMSA Colour, 420 nm,
560 nm, 710 nm
Iodine Colour
IP Units
ASTM D 1500,
ASTM D 6045, ISO
2049
BS684 Section 2.20
AOCS Cc 13d-55
Analytica
European
Pharmacopoeia 2.2.2
AOCS Cc 13a-43
ASTM D 1544,
ASTM D 6166,
AOCS Td 1a-64
ICUMSA GS1-7,
ICUMSA GS2/3-9
DIN 6162
IP 17 Method B
American standard for colour grading of beers; derived from EBC Colour
A wide range of petroleum products including lubricating oils, heating oils and diesel fuel oils
0.5 - 8 units
Direct measurement of content in parts per million
Pharmaceutical solutions
0 - 1000 ppm
YG, Y, OY, OR, BR
Direct measurement of content in parts per million
Beers, malts and caramels and similarly coloured liquids. Based either on absorption at 430 nm or
CIE x y chromaticity co-ordinates
Pharmaceutical solutions
Solvents, plasticisers, resins, oils and fatty acids ranging from yellow to brown
Light coloured products such as refined undyed motor fuel, white spirit or kerosene
Detergents and surfactants
0 - 100 ppm
2 - 27 units
R, Y, B, BY, GY
Approved by the Fats Analysis Committee of the
American Oil Chemists Society for grading dark coloured oils, fats and tallows
Chemicals and oils ranging from pale yellow to red, such as resins, varnishes, drying oils, lecithins and fatty acids
Chemicals and surfactant liquids
Commercial honeys, ranging from pale yellow through amber to deep red
Sugar solutions & syrups
1 - 45 (odd numbers)
1 - 18 units
0
– 115 mm
1 - 500 units
Water White (0.25) to
Standard White (4.0)
0 - 1000 units
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Key: Standard on Instrument.
Optional Upgrade. * Can be ordered with a factory fitted heater or retrofitted
Instrument Type
Colour Scale References Scope Range
Kreis Value
Lovibond
AF960 Lovibond
®
AOCS 13j-97
IP 17 Method A
Pt-Co/
Hazen/APHA
Rosin, US Naval
Stores
Saybolt Color
Series 52 (Brown)
US
®
RYBN
Pharmacopoeia
Spectral data
(420 - 710 nm)
BS 684 : 2.32 (1991)
ISO 15305
AOCS Cc 13e-92
ASTM D 1209
ASTM D 5386
ISO 6271
ASTM D 509
ASTM D 156, ASTM
D 6045, JIS K 2580
CIE Publication
130:1998
Quality testing of fats and oils for oxidative rancidity Depends on concentration & path length
Oils, fats, chemicals, resins and other transparent
® liquids in terms of Lovibond Red, Yellow, Blue and
Neutral units
0 - 70 Red, Yellow; 0 -
40 Blue; 0 - 3.9 Neutral
Abridged red and yellow scale that was introduced on the AF960, an early electronic colorimeter
Water and other clear liquids such as plasticisers, solvents and petroleum spirits
Rosins varying in colour from yellow to reddish orange
Light coloured petroleum products including aviation fuels, kerosine, white mineral oils, hydrocarbon solvents and petroleum waxes
Beers, whiskies and sugar solutions
Pharmaceutical solutions
0 - 20 Red, 0 - 70
Yellow
0 - 500 mg Pt/l
XC - D + FF
-16 (darkest) to +30
(lightest)
0 - 29 units
A - T
0 - 100%
0 - 2.5
CIE Values
X Y Z Tristimulus x y Y Chromaticity
CIE L* a* b*
CIE L* C* h
∆E Colour
Difference
Hunter Lab
Yellowness
ASTM E 308
CIE 15: 2004
ASTM E 313
ASTM D 1925
Transmittance (full spectrum and at specified wavelengths)
Optical density (full spectrum and at specified wavelengths)
General colour measurement
General colour measurement
General colour measurement
General colour measurement
Determination of colour difference between sample and standard
General colour measurement
Determination of the degree of yellowness under daylight illumination. Calculated from X Y Z tristimulus values
Defined by Spectrum
Locus
.
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Unpacking
The PFXi series is supplied with:
PFXi series instrument (PFXi-195, PFXi-880, PFXi-950 or PFXi-995)
External power supply
Set of 3 power leads (UK, European and United States)
Quick start guide
CD ROM (Containing Windows control software and manuals)
Accessory Box: Containing 1 of each item specified in the table below for the instrument type.
Description
5 Volt Halogen
Lamp
Conformance
Filter
W600/OG/10 Cell
W600/B/10 Cell
W600/OG/25 Cell
W600/OG/33 Cell
W600/B/33 Cell
W600/OG/40 Cell
W600/OG/50 Cell
W600/OG/100
Cell
W600/B/100 Cell
W600/OG/1” Cell
W600/B/1” Cell
W600/OG/5¼
”
Cell
W600/B/5¼
” Cell
W600/OG/6” Cell
W600/B/6” Cell
Genuine Lovibond
®
Cells are supplied with each instrument. Only use genuine Lovibond
® cells to ensure repeatability in test results. Other cells may not be manufactured to the same rigorous quality standards.
Replacement Lovibond
®
cells may be purchased by quoting the description (e.g W600/B/10).
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The cells are coded as follows:
W600/ = Type of cell
– size/height etc
OG/ = Optical glass
B/ Borosilicate glass for high temperature samples
10 = 10 mm path length
50 = 50 mm path length
The Lovibond
®
PFXi-195 weighs 6.8 kg and the PFXi-880/950/995 weighs 7.8 kg. One person may easily lift it by placing their hands at either end of the instrument and lifting.
Carefully remove the Lovibond
®
PFXi from its packing case. Remove the desiccated silica gel pack from the sample chamber. The power supply, mains lead and accessories are all included in the packaging.
Installation
Place the instrument on a bench near a mains voltage supply which is free from excessive voltage fluctuations. The external power supply is auto voltage sensing, so no setting up is required for local voltages.
Do not operate the instrument in an atmosphere containing explosive gases.
Plug in the mains lead and switch on. The blue backlight of the display will indicate that the instrument is on.
If the instrument has been in a cold environment prior to setting up, allow the instrument to warm up to room temperature and ensure that all condensation has dissipated before switching on.
Always ensure that there is sufficient free space around the instrument to maintain a constant flow of air.
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The Instrument
Rear View
1 2
1 USB port
2 RS232 port
3
3 Local area network (RJ45) Port
Front View
1
2
Key:
1 Lamp access panel
2 Flow through pipe access
3 LCD display
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4 24 Volt power input
5 ON/OFF switch
3
4 Keypad
5 Sample chamber
4 5
5
4
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The Keypad
9
1
GHI
4
ABC
2
JKL
5
DEF
3
MNO
6
1
MENU
2
Esc
3
4
10
PQRS
7
Func
.
TUV
-
8
0
WXYZ
9
Del
8
F1
ZERO
7
READ
F2
5
6
Key:
1) Menu: Selects menu system or returns to the main menu
6) Read: Initiates the measurement of a sample
7) Zero: Initiates a baseline measurement 2) Esc: Exits a menu and commits any changes made
3) Enter: Used to select items from the menu 8) Del: Deletes characters during user input
4) Cursor: The cursor keys are used to move the menu selection bar up and down and to scroll sideways through selections
9) Alpha numeric keys used for user input
10) Func: Special function key 5) Special purpose function keys
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Switching on the Instrument
When the instrument is powered on the display shows the model number, serial number and the version of firmware installed.
Hardware Setup
Regional Settings
Press MENU
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Hardware
Setup”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Regional
Settings”.
Press
to select.
Language Setup
The PFXi series instruments contain the following languages: English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian and Japanese. The instrument can be changed to any of these languages at any time. The displayed language will automatically change to the chosen language on leaving this menu screen.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Language”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Press Esc to leave the menu and commit the change or
Press or to move to the next menu item.
When in the Main Menu, the language can also be changed by pressing Func and one of the following codes.
221 English
222 French
223 German
224 Spanish
225 Portuguese
226 Italian
227 Russian
228 Chinese
229 Japanese
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Setting the Date
The PFXi series has a real time clock that is used to keep track of time. The date set in the clock is used for storage of results and is printed along with the result. The clock automatically deals with leap years.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Set Date”.
The first item highlighted is the day of the month.
Note: The format used for setting the date is always
Day/Month/Year.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys to enter the value required. Press
Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
If the value was changed the display will now reflect the change made.
Press or to move between items.
Setting the Time
The instrument provides a 24 hour clock; the format for the time is in the 24 hour clock style.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Set Time”.
The first item highlighted is the Hour of the day. The hours are in the 24 hour clock format.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys to enter the value required. Press
Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the Highlight to the next item.
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Setting the Date Format
The format for the date can be set as either day/month/year or month/day/year. This format is used when sending data to a computer or printer and with stored results. The date displayed on the instrument is always in the day/month/year format.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Date
F ormat”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
The options are mm/dd/yyyy or dd/mm/yyyy.
Press Esc to leave the menu and commit the change or
Press or to move to the next menu item.
Setting the Decimal Separator
The format for the decimal separa tor can be either “.” or “,”. This option is only used to format data sent to a printer or computer. The option set should match the regional settings set on a host computer. Within the instrument a “.” is always used as the decimal separator.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Dec.
Separator
”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
The options are “.” or “,”.
This option is only used to format data sent to a printer or computer. The option set should match the regional settings set on a host computer. Within the instrument a “.” is always used as the decimal separator.
Press Esc to leave the menu and commit the change or
Press or to move to the next menu item.
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Network Settings
Press MENU
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Hardware
Setup”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Network
Settings
”.
Press
to select.
Setting the IP Allocation.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): The instrument is allocated an IP address from a DHCP server. If this option is chosen, there is no need to fill in any of the other network settings values.
Static: The network administrator will provide an IP address for the instrument that should be entered.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“IP
Allocation”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
The options are “DHCP” or “Static”.
For Static IP Allocation
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“IP Address”.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
The format for an IP Address is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where the maximum value for xxx is 255.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or Press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
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If an error is made in entering the IP Address, the following message screen will be displayed. Press
to exit the screen and re-enter the value required.
Press or to move the highlight to the next item.
Setting the Subnet Mask
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Subnet
Mask”.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
The format for an IP Address is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where the maximum value for xxx is 255. Typically the Subnet mask has a value of 255.255.255.0
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or Press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the highlight to the next item.
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Setting the Default Gateway
A default gateway is a node (a router) on a computer network that serves as an access point to another network. The PFXi instruments use this to connect to the remote calibration server or for the remote diagnostic utility.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Def.
Gateway
”.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
The format for an IP Address is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where the maximum value for xxx is 255.
Note: See your network administrator for this value.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or Press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the Highlight to the next item.
General Settings
Press MENU
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Hardware
Setup”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“General
Settings”.
Press
to select.
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Setting the Event Log
The Event Log records any changes made to the settings of the instrument. The data is sent out to the port specified in the “Log File Port” in “Measurement Logging”.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Event Log”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
The options are “On” or “Off”.
Setting the Beeper
Each time a key is pressed an audible beep will sound if this option is switched on or it will remain silent with this option switched off.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Beeper”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Setting the Display Sleep Time
The options are “On” or “Off”.
The display backlight can be set to switch off after a set interval if there has been no activity.
This reduces the power that the instrument uses when in standby. This time interval is measured in minutes.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Display
Sleep Time”.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Note: The time is in minutes.
Press or to move the Highlight to the next item.
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Measurement Options
Measurement Settings
Press MENU
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Measurement Options”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Measurement Settings”.
Press
to select.
ID Settings
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“ID Settings”.
Press
to select.
User ID Settings
When the User ID is enabled, a box will pop up when a measurement is made requesting the
User ID. With the User ID set to “Optional” the user is able to press
to enter an empty value or enter up to a 4 character string. When the User ID is set to “Required” the user must enter at least one character to proceed.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“User ID”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
The options are “None”, “Optional” or “Required”.
Sample ID Settings
When the Sample ID is enabled, a box will pop up when a measurement is made requesting the Sample ID. With the Sample ID set to “Optional” the user is able to press
to enter an empty value or enter up to a 10 character string. When the sample ID is set to “Required” the user must enter at least one character to proceed.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“User ID”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
The options are “None”, “Optional” or “Required”.
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CIE Settings
When measuring using one of the CIE colour spaces, the user needs to set the correct observer and illuminant setting. Changes to these values only affect the CIE scales. They do not have an effect on the other colour scales.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“CIE
Settings”.
Press
to select.
Changing the Observer
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Observer”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
T he options are “2 Degree 1931” or “10 Degree 1964”.
Changing the Illuminant
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Illuminant”
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
The options are CIE Iluminants A, B, C and D65.
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Path Length
Certain colour scales and parameters use the path length of the sample cell within their calculation, such as Chlorophyll, beta carotene, EBC and Icumsa. The user should always set the path length to that of the sample cell being used. This is also important when printing or storing results as the path length is saved along with the measurement data.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Path
Length”.
Press
to select.
Selecting Cell Path Length from the List
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Cell Path
L ength”.
Press or to scroll through the list of path lengths.
User Defined Path Length
Press or to scroll through the list of options until
“User” appears.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Enter Cell
Path
”.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or Press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the highlight to the next item.
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User Length Units
This setting sets the measurement system for the User entered cell path length.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“User Length
Units”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Options are Metric (mm) or Imperial (Inches).
Sample Properties
The EBC colour scale allows for a dilution to be made when the colour is darker than the scale. The PFXi uses this dilution factor and multiplies the result accordingly.
The dilution factor is stored against the sample measurement and its value can be printed, it is good practice to keep this information as it allows other users to see how a measurement was made.
The Brix value is used solely for the determination of ICUMSA value.
Both the Dilution factor and the Brix value can either have a default fixed value or the value can be manually entered at the time a measurement is made.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Sample
Properties”.
Press
to select.
Dilution Factor
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Dilution
Factor”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Options are “Default” or “Manual”.
Entering the default Dilution factor
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Def. Dilution
Factor”.
Press
to change the value.
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Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the Highlight to the next item.
Brix Value
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Brix Value”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Options are “Default” or “Manual”.
Entering a default value for Brix
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Default Brix
Value”.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the highlight to the next item.
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Measurement Averaging
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Measurement Averaging”.
Press
to select.
Switch Measurement Averaging On/Off
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Averaging”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Optio ns are “On” or “Off”.
Setting the Number of Measurements to Average
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“No. To
Average”.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the highlight to the next item.
Selecting the Averaging Method
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Method”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Options are “Manual” or “Automatic”.
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Setting the Time Interval for Automatic Averaging
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Interval”.
The Format for the interval is Minutes: Seconds.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the highlight to the next item.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the highlight to the next item.
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Measurement Logging
Press MENU
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Measurement Options”.
Press
to select.
Switching Logging On/Off
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Measurement Logging”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Logging”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Options are “On” or “Off”.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Log File
Port
”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Options are “Internal” or “RS232”.
Setting the Heater (only available on heated versions)
Press MENU
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Heater”.
Press
to select.
Switching the Heater On/Off
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Enable
Heater”.
Press or to scroll through the list of options.
Options are “On” or “Off”.
The Heater can be switched on/off from the Result screen by pressing Func then 2 to switch the heater off or Func then 3 to switch the heater on.
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Setting the Required Temperature
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Set Temp.
°
C”.
Press
to change the value.
Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Press or to move the Highlight to the next item.
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Selecting Colour Scales
Press MENU
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Colour
Scales”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the highlight bar to the colour scale required.
Press
to select or deselect a colour scale, an “X” before the colour scale name indicates that the scale has been selected.
Press or to move the Highlight to the next item or
Press Esc to leave the menu.
Unlocking a Colour Scale
Press Func and Enter the function number 321.
Enter the code provided to you and then press
, the box marked
“Scale Unlocked” will show the name of the colour scale that has been unlocked.
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Performing a Baseline Measurement
It is necessary to take a baseline measurement before carrying out sample measurements and at intervals during prolonged use. The baseline measurement calibrates the instrument on both dark and light values. When performing a baseline measurement, ensure that the
sample chamber is empty.
The Lovibond® PFXi automatically takes a baseline measurement when it is first switched on.
This measurement should be repeated at least every 4 hours by pressing the ZERO key.
When the baseline measurement is completed, the instrument will go back to the screen that was displayed before ZERO was pressed.
Sample Preparation
Where the measurement is according to a standard test method (see table below), refer to the method for details of sample preparation. In general, samples should be clear and not turbid, as suspended matter can cause scattering of the light beam, resulting in low transmittance values which do not correspond with the sample colour.
Ensure that the end windows of the sample cell are clean and take care to handle cells only by the sides. Allow viscous samples time to settle, ensuring that air bubbles have dispersed and there is no movement in the sample.
When samples are measured at elevated temperatures, the cell should also be heated to prevent the temperature gradient from distorting the light beam. Stirring the sample in the cell prior to measurement can help to create an even temperature throughout the sample.
Colour Scale
ASTM Color
References
ASTM D 6045, ASTM D 1500
FAC Colour
Gardner Color
AOCS Cc 13a-43
ASTM D 1544, ASTM D 6166,
AOCS Td 1a
Iodine Colour
Klett Color
DIN 6162
AOCS Dd 5-92
Platinum-Cobalt/
Hazen/APHA
Colour
Saybolt Color
ASTM D 1209, AOCS Ea 9-65,
AOCS Td 1b-64
ASTM D 6045, ASTM 156
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Taking a Measurement
After the baseline measurement is finished, the instrument is ready for use. Position the
sample cell at the right hand end of the sample chamber. Close the sample chamber lid and press the READ key.
If Sample ID has been selected, the following screen will appear.
Use the Alpha numeric keys to enter the value required.
To get to the letters you want you'll need to press the keypad one, two or three times. For example, to get the letter "C" you'll need to press the 2 three times.
Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit or Press
to accept the value.
If User ID has been selected, the following screen will appear.
Use the Alpha numeric keys to enter the value required.
To get to the letters you want you'll need to press the keypad one, two or three times. For example, to get the letter "C" you'll need to press the 2 three times.
Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit or Press
to accept the value.
If an ICUMSA colour scale has been selected and the Brix value has been set to manual the following screen will appear.
Use the numeric keys to enter the value required. Press
Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit or press
to accept the value.
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If the Dilution factor has been set to manual the following screen will appear.
Use the numeric keys to enter the value required. Press
Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit or press
to accept the value.
The progress bar shows the status of the measurement.
When the measurement has been completed, the screen will show the result.
Displaying Results
Spectral Information
Press or to change the wavelength value or press
or to scroll through the selected colour scales.
Press F2 to switch the display between text and graphical display of the result.
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CIE Color Scales
Use or to scroll through the selected colour scales or press F2 to switch the display between text and graphical display of the result.
Use or to scroll through the selected colour scales or press F2 to switch the display between text and graphical display of the result.
Other Colour Scales
Use or to scroll through the selected colour scales or press F2 to switch the display between text and graphical display of the result.
The Graph shows the line of the colour scale in the CIE xy
Chromaticity diagram. The measured sample is shown as an “x”.
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Printing Results
If “Measurement Logging” has been set to “ON” the results for the selected colour scales will be output to the port selected.
A serial printer can be connected to the RS232 port on the rear of the instrument. The printer should be set to match the output criteria of the instrument, the RS232 settings are:
Baudrate: 19200
Data Bits:
Stop Bits:
8
1
Parity: None
Handshaking: None
To print the result shown onscreen press Func then press 0 .
To print all the scales selected press Func then press 1
Colour Difference Mode
At the Main Menu Press Func
To change between modes, enter 2 then Press Enter
Press Esc to return to the Results screen. A
∆ is now present in the top left hand corner of the screen to indicate that the instrument is now in compare mode.
The results screen now shows the values for the standard and sample.
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Converting a Sample to a Standard
At the Main Menu Press Func
Enter 1 then Press Enter
The values for the sample will now have been copied over to the standard.
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Understanding Off Hue
When using a visual system to compare samples with glass standards, it is possible to see when the sample becomes too different in colour to make accurate colour comparisons. With automatic instruments, the nearest scale point is often displayed with no consideration of the colour difference between the sample and the colour scale. If the colours are not good matches, this approach increases the variability between visual and automatic methods.
Most colour scales such as Gardner, ASTM D1500 and Pt-Co are progressions of colour, most often from a pale yellow through to deep amber. The diagram below shows a representation of the Gardner scale.
If the measured sample has a hue similar to that of one of the colour standards, then the user will find it easy to make a match in the visual system. This can be seen with the diagram below, where the different colour standards are shown on top and the sample to be measured below. It is quite apparent that the standard with the arrow above it is the best match.
If the hue of the sample is dissimilar to the colour standards, making a match visually becomes far more subjective. In the diagram below, the nearest colour to the sample is shown by the arrow and it is this value that would be predicted by automatic instruments.
Visually, because of the hue difference, the value selected might well be the next standard along to the right. The PFXi instrument would report this sample with an Off Hue factor of 5.
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In the following example, the nearest colour is still the arrowed standard but Off Hue factor has been increased to 11. In this example one would expect a visual comparison to give the result as the 6 th
standard along.
It might be expected that the example below would never be achieved. However, it must be considered as those coming into colour measurement with automatic instruments, who have never used the visual instruments, might not have a comprehension of the colours of that colour scale. Automatic instruments may well provide the answer as the arrowed standard, which has an Off Hue factor of 17. The result from a visual system would certainly be highly subjective and no two users would be likely to provide the same result.
The PFXi instruments not only display the Off Hue factor but also a description of the colour difference such as redder and/or lighter.
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Database Functions
Store the Current Measurement
Press MENU
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Database”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Store”.
Press
to select.
The software will show a confirmation screen to show that the Measurement has been stored OK.
Press
to exit.
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Retrieve a Measurement
Press MENU
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Database”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Retrieve”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to select the saved measurement. The details of the measurement are shown on the right hand side of the display.
Press
to select the highlighted measurement.
The Software will show a confirmation screen to show that the Measurement has been retrieved OK.
Press
to exit.
Edit a Stored Measurement
Press MENU
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Database”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Edit”.
Press
to select.
If the current instrument settings are different from that of the saved measurement, confirmation is required to change the settings to that of the saved measurement.
Press Esc to exit or press
to accept.
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Press or to move the Highlight bar to select the saved measurement. The details of the measurement are shown on the right hand side of the display.
Press
to select the highlighted measurement.
The Sample ID for the measurement is shown in the edit box.
Use the Alpha numeric keys to enter the value required.
To get to the letters you want you'll need to press the keypad one, two or three times. For example, to get the letter "C" you'll need to press the 2 three times.
Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
Press Esc to exit or press
to accept the value.
The new sample ID value for the measurement is shown on the right hand side of the display.
Press Esc to exit.
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Remote Calibration
This allows the user to calibrate the instrument using a Calibration Pack they have purchased.
The Calibration Pack will have been measured using the ISO17025 calibration facility at The
Tintometer Limited. To use this feature the user needs to be able to connect to the Tintometer
Limited Calibration Server, and to have previously registered their instrument. The Calibration
Packs should always be used within 1 month of receipt.
When Remote Calibration is selected the instrument will open a communication channel with the Calibration Server located at The Tintometer Ltd. Once the channel has been opened, the
Calibration Server will request the Calibration Pack code. The user enters the Calibration
Pack code. This code is then sent to the Calibration Server. The Calibration Server validates that the pack has not been used before and that it is within its shelf life. Once confirmed, the
Calibration S erver sends back the Solution ID‟s for all the solutions within the Calibration
Pack. The user is requested to place the Calibration Pack solutions into the sample chamber and press
„Read‟. Once all the solutions have been measured, the Data is sent back to the
Calibration Server. The Data is compared to the ISO 17025 calibration data for the solutions.
If the data passes within tolerance, a certificate of calibration is emailed to the user. If the error was small the Calibration Server will calculate and send back correction factors to the instrument. The user is then asked if they would like to apply the correction factors. If the correction factors are applied, the measurements of the solutions are repeated to confirm the instrument is operating correctly..
If, at any point in the calibration process, a major error is found, the user is informed and the process stops. The user should then contact their local Service Centre.
Calibration Procedure
If you have not already registered the instrument with The Tintometer Ltd, please go to
Appendix 1,
“Registering your Instrument”
Press MENU
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Calibration”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Remote
Cal”.
Press
to start the calibration.
The Instrument will now contact the Calibration Server at
The Tintometer Ltd. Once a connection has been established, the
“Conn. State” will show “Connected”.
Use the numeric keys to enter the value required. Press
Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made.
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Press Esc to exit or press
to accept the value and return to the previous screen.
Follow the instructions shown on the display.
The First operation of the calibration is to perform a baseline measurement. Ensure that the sample chamber is empty and then press ZERO .
The progress of the baseline is shown on the progress bar in the display.
Once the baseline measurement has completed, the display will request a solution for measurement. The solution Number will depend on the pack code.
Pour the solution into the measurement cell and place the cell into the instrument; then press READ .
The progress of the measurement will be shown on the progress bar in the display.
Each solution in the calibration pack will be requested in turn and the measurement operation should be performed for each solution. The used solution should be discarded after use and not returned to the bottle.
When all the solutions have been measured, the measured data is sent to the Calibration Server for verification.
When the measurements have been verified, the
Calibration Server will send a confirmation message back to the instrument. An email containing the calibration certificate will be sent to the email address registered on the calibration site.
If the verification should fail, the Calibration Server will send back information to the instrument display.
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Maintenance
The Lamp
The expected lamp life is 600,000 measurements before failure. When replacing the lamp, always unplug the instrument from the power supply.
Undo the two thumbscrews and remove the lamp block. Unscrew the lamp from the block and replace with the new lamp. Do not touch the glass
lens on the lamp, as fingerprints will impair its performance. Replace the lamp block and tighten the thumbscrews.
After the lamp has been changed,
Press MENU
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Hardware
Setup”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the Highlight bar to
“Instrument
Settings”.
Press
to select.
Press or to move the highlight bar to
“Lamp”. The lamp can be switched on and off to test the lamp.
After the lamp has been changed, the gain settings of the instrument need to be set. Move the highlight bar to
“Set
AD Gain” and press
to start the process.
The process will take several minutes. The display will show the progress of the operation.
Sample Chamber
The sample chamber can be removed for routine cleaning or replacement.
To remove the sample chamber, open the sample chamber lid to its full extent. The sample chamber can then be lifted free from the instrument base as shown in the diagram. If a heater unit is fitted, disconnect the heater power cable and thermocouple leads from the connectors in the sample chamber area.
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Lovibond
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Glass Cells
The Lovibond
®
PFXi series instruments use the W600 series of optical glass and borosilicate glass cells. The choice of cell path length depends on the instrument version and the colour scale being used. For versions equipped with the heater unit, it is recommended that borosilicate glass cells be used whenever hot samples are measured.
W600/OG Series
Fused Optical Glass
W600/B Series
Fused Borosilicate Glass
Path Length Order Code Type
2.5 mm 60 59 40 W600/OG/2.5
5 mm
10 mm
60 59 50
60 59 60
W600/OG/5
W600/OG/10
Order Code Type
65 59 60 W600/B/10
15 mm
20 mm
25 mm
33 mm
60 59 70
60 59 80
60 59 90
60 60 10
W600/OG/15
W600/OG/20
W600/OG/25
W600/OG/33
65 59 90
65 60 10
W600/B/25
W600/B/33
40 mm
50 mm
60 60 20
60 62 00
W600/OG/40
W600/OG/50
65 60 20
65 62 00
W600/B/40
W600/B/50
2”
3”
4”
5”
1
/
/
100 mm
1
16
”
8
”
¼”
½”
1”
5 ¼”
6”
1 mm Dark
Sample Cell
60 60 30
60 60 40
60 60 50
60 60 60
60 60 70
60 60 80
60 60 90
60 61 00
60 61 10
60 61 20
60 61 30
60 61 50
13 28 20
W600/OG/100
W600/OG/
W600/OG/
1
1
/
16
/
8
”
W600/OG/¼”
”
W600/OG/½”
W600/OG/1”
W600/OG/2”
W
600/OG/3”
W600/OG/6”
65 60 90
65 61 00
W600/OG/4”
W600/OG/5”
65 61 10
65 61 20
W600/OG/5 ¼”
65 61 30
65 61 50
W600/OG/10 with
9 mm spacer
65 60 30
65 60 40
65 60 50
65 60 60
65 60 70
65 60 80
W600/B/100
W600/B/
W600/B/
1
1
/
16
/
8
”
W600/B/¼”
”
W600/B/½”
W600/B/1”
W600/B/2”
W600/B/3”
W600/B/4”
W600/B/5”
W600/B/5 ¼”
W600/B/6”
For further information on Lovibond
®
cells, please ask your supplier.
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Certified colour reference materials
Lovibond
®
certified colour reference materials are ideal for routine calibration of colour measuring instruments and verification of test data. They have full traceability to internationally recognised standards: ASTM Color, Gardner & Saybolt standards certified under UKAS to ISO 17025; AOCS-Tintometer
®
, Lovibond
®
RYBN Colour and Pt-Co Colour certified under ISO 9001 quality system. Each standard is supplied in a 500 ml bottle with an expiry date of guarantee of colour stability and full certification including MSDS. They are all classified as non-hazardous according to EU directives. The values indicated in the table are typical nominal values. Individual values may vary but these are always specified on the certificate of calibration supplied with each standard.
Colour Scale Nominal Certified Value Order
Code
AOCS-Tintometer
®
Colour
0.3R 2.0Y (5¼”)
13 42 40
Accreditation
ISO 9001
(AOCS Cc 13j-97, Cc 13b-
45) 13 42 50
ISO 9001
ASTM Color
1.0R 9.0Y (5¼”)
1.2R 12Y (5¼”)
2.2R 22Y (5¼”)
3.4R 28Y (5¼”)
<0.5
1
13 42 60
13 42 70
13 42 80
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
13 42 90 UKAS
13 40 00
UKAS
13 40 10 UKAS
13 40 20 UKAS
13 42 00 UKAS
13 42 10 UKAS
13 42 20 UKAS
Gardner Color
3
5
2
5
8
Lovibond
®
RYBN Colour
0.4R 1.9Y 0.1N (5¼”)
(AOCS Cc 13j-97)
1.0R 4.3Y 0.1N (5¼”)
1.4R 7.3Y 0.2N (5¼”)
1.6R 11.0Y 0.1N (5¼”)
1.8R 14.0Y 0.3N (5¼”)
2.5R 24.0Y 0.5N (5¼”)
3.3R 33.0Y 0.3N (5¼”)
Pt-Co/Hazen/APHA 5
10
15
30
Saybolt Color
50
100
500
-10
0
+12
+25
13 40 80
13 40 90
13 41 00
13 41 10
13 41 20
13 41 30
13 42 30
13 41 40
13 41 50
13 41 60
13 41 70 ISO 9001
13 41 80 ISO 9001
13 41 90 ISO 9001
46 28 03 ISO 9001
13 40 40
13 40 50
13 40 60
13 40 70
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
ISO 9001
UKAS
UKAS
UKAS
UKAS
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Factors Influencing Inter-Instrument Differences in
Lovibond
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Colour Measurements
A common query relates to inconsistencies in the Lovibond
®
Colour values obtained for an
® individual sample when using different instruments (for example, an automatic Tintometer
Colorimeter such as the PFX995 and a visual instrument such as the Tintometer
®
Colorimeter
Model E or F, or two different visual instruments). There are many reasons why such inconsistencies can arise We have attempted to provide below a detailed list of the main factors which influence inter-instrument differences that should help you to resolve these queries. These factors fall into four main categories:
Poor maintenance of a visual instrument
Comparison of different instrument versions
Incorrect use of visual instrument
Limitations and errors associated with automatic measurement
Poor Maintenance of a Visual Instrument
The Tintometer
®
Colorimeter Model F or E is a precision optical instrument and any discoloration of the white surfaces or dirt on the various optical components will affect the nature and balance of illumination within the instrument and result in false readings. As a result, for consistency and accuracy in colour measurement, the Tintometer
®
Colorimeter should be kept as clean as possible and the whiteness of the sample chamber and the white reference maintained. Particular attention should be given to the following areas:
Dirt and grease on the glass filters and racks. These can be cleaned with a soft cloth or washed gently with warm soapy water.
Dust and dirt which gathers in the optical viewing system and can settle on the lens
and correction filter. If dirty the optical viewing system can be dismantled and the components cleaned with a suitable soft cloth. Be sure to reassemble correctly (see
Tintometer
®
Colorimeter manual).
Discoloration of the white reference. Periodic replacement is necessary to maintain accuracy of measurement.
Light source discoloration. In the Tintometer
®
Model E and earlier models the tungsten bulbs will discolour with age so that the instrument‟s illumination is no longer standardised.
As a result, the bulbs should be changed periodically.
Discoloration and spillage in the white light sample chamber. It is important to remove any spillage immediately and clean the chamber area.
Dirt on the bulb diffuser plates reducing the amount of illumination to the sample. These should be cleaned or replaced if dirty.
Comparison of Different Instrument Versions
Users often assume that there is only one version of the Tintometer
®
Model E and Model F
Colorimeters; in fact, these instruments have for some time been supplied in slightly varying formats to meet the requirements of national and international standard test methods which specify use of the Tintometer
®
. In particular, BS 684 Section 1.14, ISO/FDIS 15305 and
AOCS Cc13e-92, all standard test methods for the determination of Lovibond
®
colour of animal and vegetable fats and oils, specify the use of the Model F (BS 684) (previously the
Model E version AF905). These instruments include racks, which are fitted with colourless glass compensating slides in the sample field and a black sheath to prevent light entering the sides of the sample cell; they will give different readings to the standard Tintometer
®
Colorimeter versions and to automatic Lovibond
®
instruments.
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Incorrect Use of Visual Instruments
Incorrect use of neutral racks. The two neutral racks included with the Tintometer
®
Colorimeter should be used to dull the sample so that the brightness in sample field and the brightness in the comparison field are comparable. Many visual instrument users fail to use neutral glasses; the result will be a lighter colour measurement to compensate for brightness in the sample field.
Inappropriate choice of path length. The optical path length of the cell used should be related to the colour intensity of the sample. As a guide, it is advisable to restrict the colour intensity of the sample to less than a total of 30 - 40 Lovibond
®
units. Using a shorter path length cell can reduce colour intensity.
Subjectivity of visual measurement. Visual measurements are influenced by the discriminatory power of operators, their interpretation of a colour match and physiological factors such as age, eye fatigue and colour vision.
Limitations and Errors Associated with Automatic Measurement
Use with samples which are turbid or crystalline. This will affect colour measurement since turbidity prevents light being transmitted through the sample.
Lack of care in sample cell cleaning and sample preparation. Any contamination, uneven mixing or a temperature gradient might distort the light transmitted through the sample and affect measurements.
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Appendix 1
The procedure for upgrading the PFXi firmware
Connect the PFXi to the source computer (laptop of PC) via USB.
Switch on the PFXi whilst holding down the „F1‟ on the instrument. A dialog will appear on the
LCD screen with the text „Enter Function No‟
Enter „8192‟ and press enter
o n the instrument keypad. The „Firmware Upgrade‟ screen will appear with the message „Waiting For Host….”
Start the PFXi Flash loader software on the PC :
The green status bar indicates that the software is successfully communication with the instrument.
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Click on the „Connect‟ button and confirm the instrument type and serial number are correct.
Click on the „Load File‟ button and navigate to the new flash file (“PFXi_100xx.flash”). The file will take a few seconds to load. When the file has loaded correctly, the „Program‟ button will be enabled and the „high‟ address of the firmware displayed (this is for information only):
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Click on the „Program‟ button. The new firmware is then downloaded and programmed into the instrument.
NOTE:
DO NOT switch off or press any buttons on the instrument or the Flash Loader software until programming is complete. Failure to do so may render the instrument inoperable.
The Flash Loader software will indicate progress and instrument state during programming:
When programming is complete, the LCD screen will display „Restart Instrument Update
Successful‟ – Turn off the instrument power and restart. Confirm that the software version is correct on the instrument splash screen (it should match the version part of filename).
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Appendix 2
Registering your Instrument
To Register your instrument, go to www.Tintometer.com
and select Colour Measurement and then select Members from the menu bar.
To register for the first time, select register.
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Fill in the required information. Any fields with a re d “*” by the side are required and must be filled in. If, as in the example above, the two password fields do not match, a red warning will appear at the bottom of the page.
Please note that the email address entered here will be used for the calibration certificate.
Once all the fields have been filled with the required data, Click “Create User”.
Information about the instrument can now be entered. The Serial Number of the instrument can be found on the label at the rear of the instrument. The registration code can be found on the Certificate of Conformity for the instrument.
Please fill in the details of the supplier of the instrument. This allows The Tintometer Ltd, to inform them of any issues that may arise during the calibration procedure. It will also allow your local supplier to perform remote diagnostics on the instrument to aid a speedy response to problems.
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At the end of the process, a confirmation of registration is provided.
The instrument is now registered.
By selecting an instrument, it is possible to view its calibration history and print out calibration certificates. This can be done for each instrument that has been registered.
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