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  • Page 1 User's Guide CMP0333-02 EN...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
  • Page 3 SD-10 User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks ❏ General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SD-10 User's Guide Contents Contents Copyrights and Trademarks Spot Mode Copyright....... . 2 Comparison (Spot) Mode Trademarks.
  • Page 5 Technical Support Web Site....51 Contacting Epson Support....51 Before Contacting Epson.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    SD-10 User's Guide About this Manual About this Manual Meaning of Symbols Caution: Cautions must be followed to avoid bodily injury. Important: Important must be followed to avoid damage to this product. Note: Notes contain useful or additional information on the operation of this product.

  • Page 7: Viewing Pdf Manuals

    SD-10 User's Guide About this Manual Viewing PDF Manuals This section uses the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as an example to explain the basic operations for viewing the PDF in Adobe Reader. Click to print the PDF manual. Each time it is clicked the bookmarks are hidden or shown.
  • Page 8 SD-10 User's Guide About this Manual To enlarge the text in the display that is too small to see well, click . Click to reduce the size. To specify a part of an illustration or screenshot to enlarge, do the following.

  • Page 9: Important Instructions

    SD-10 User's Guide Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product ❏...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions For The Battery

    SD-10 User's Guide Important Instructions Safety Instructions for the Battery ❏ If the battery is not fully charged within the specified time, stop charging. Otherwise, the battery could become hot, emit smoke, rupture, or catch fire. ❏ Do not place the product in a microwave oven or a high-pressure container. Otherwise, the battery could become hot, emit smoke, rupture, or catch fire.

  • Page 11: Advisories And Warnings For Using The Product With A Wireless Connection

    SD-10 User's Guide Important Instructions Advisories and Warnings for Using the product with a Wireless Connection ❏ Radio waves from this product may negatively affect the operation of medical electronic equipment, causing them to malfunction. When using this product inside medical facilities or near medical equipment, follow directions from the authorized personnel representing the medical facilities, and follow all posted warnings and directions on the medical equipment.

  • Page 12: Basic Information Regarding The Spectrophotometer

    SD-10 User's Guide Basic Information Regarding the Spectrophotometer Basic Information Regarding the Spectrophotometer Part Names Enter button Press this button to measure color. When a menu is selected, this also confirms the selected item. Light The status of the light (on, off. and the color) indicates the status of the spectrophotometer.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Status Of Color Measurement From The Light And Buzzer

    SD-10 User's Guide Basic Information Regarding the Spectrophotometer Screen Displays color measurement results, menu items, error messages, and instructions. Reset button Turns off the spectrophotometer and resets it. Press this button if the device stops operating normally. Strap hole Attach the strap here to prevent the device from falling.

  • Page 14: Measurement Mode

    Press the enter button to measure the color value of the You can operate the target item. spectrophotometer on its own or from the Epson Spectrometer This also displays the color difference from the last color smartphone app. measurement allowing you to compare successive color measurements.

  • Page 15: Measurement Mode And The Initial Screen

    SD-10 User's Guide Basic Information Regarding the Spectrophotometer Measurement Mode and the Initial Screen This section explains the initial screen displayed when measuring color using only this device. The following are the typical screens displayed. The displayed content may differ depending on the situation.

  • Page 16: Editing History Data

    You can register color measurement data or comparison results to your favorites, or delete them one-by-one or as a batch if they are not registered as favorites. Color measurement results acquired by connecting the device to a computer or Epson Spectrometer may not be stored in the device.
  • Page 17 SD-10 User's Guide Basic Information Regarding the Spectrophotometer Spot mode Select Edit on the history screen, select Delete by Date if you want to delete an individual data group, select the data group you want to delete, and delete it. Select Delete All to delete all data groups.

  • Page 18: Details Of The Menu

    SD-10 User's Guide Basic Information Regarding the Spectrophotometer Comparison (Spot) Mode/Comparison (Scan) Mode On the history screen, select Edit, and then select Delete the Data, Delete All, or Favorite. To delete data comparison results one-by-one, select Delete the Data, select the comparison results group you want to delete, and then press the enter button.
  • Page 19 SD-10 User's Guide Basic Information Regarding the Spectrophotometer Item Setting Explanation General Settings Bluetooth Enables Bluetooth connections. Disables Bluetooth connections. Volume Adjusts the buzzer volume. Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. Turns off the device automatically if it is not used for an extended period.

  • Page 20: Spot Mode

    SD-10 User's Guide Spot Mode Spot Mode Measures the target color and displays its L*a*b* values. It also displays the color difference (ΔE*) from the last color measurement, so you can compare two colors. Turn on the device. Follow the on-screen instructions when the calibration instructions are displayed. When calibration is complete, the color measurement screen is displayed.
  • Page 21 SD-10 User's Guide Spot Mode Note: Use the alignment marks on the sides of the sensor as guides when you want to align the device with the center of the item being measured. Press the enter button. The color measurement results are displayed.
  • Page 22 SD-10 User's Guide Spot Mode Displays the color difference (ΔE*) between the current color and the last color when you go on to measure the next item. The color being measured is displayed around the edges of the screen. When color measurement is complete, close the sensor cover and turn off the device.

  • Page 23: Comparison (Spot) Mode

    Register the group for the comparison source color (reference data) and the value for the Passing Value to the device from the Epson Spectrometer smartphone app or an app that is compatible with the device. For details, see the help or documentation for the app.
  • Page 24 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Spot) Mode Open the sensor cover on the base. Place the sensor on the item you want to measure. Note: Use the alignment marks on the sides of the sensor as guides when you want to align the device with the center of the...
  • Page 25 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Spot) Mode Press the enter button. The comparison results between the comparison source (reference) color and the measured color are displayed. After that, the next color measurement screen is displayed. Displays when the compared color measurement value is less than or equal to the Passing Value. Displays when it is greater than the Passing Value.
  • Page 26 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Spot) Mode When color measurement is complete, press the enter button to check the results. If the average color difference for corresponding colors between the groups is greater than the Passing Value, is displayed next to the average color difference at the top of the screen. If the color difference is less than the Passing Value, it is not displayed.

  • Page 27: Comparison (Scan) Mode

    Register the group for the comparison source color (reference data) and the value for the Passing Value to the device from the Epson Spectrometer smartphone app or an app that is compatible with the device. For details, see the help or documentation for the app.

  • Page 28: Color Measurement Scan

    SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Scan) Mode Note: Example when there is a total of 28 patches Number of patches in rows 1 and 2 = 10, number of patches in row 3 = 8 The color measurement order is row 1, row 2, and then row 3 A: 15 mm (0.59 inches) or more (recommended: 30 mm [1.18 inches])
  • Page 29 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Scan) Mode Use the enter button to display the menu screen, and then select the color measurement icon to display the color measurement screen. Open the sensor cover on the base. Place the color measurement patch pattern on a flat surface and place a ruler on it to stop it from moving.
  • Page 30 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Scan) Mode Place the sensor on the patch at the top of the first row. Note: Use the alignment marks on the sides of the sensor as guides when you want to align the device with the center of the item being measured.
  • Page 31 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Scan) Mode Slide the device along the ruler to the border at the other end. Move the device at a speed of approximately 5 cm (2 inches) per second. If there are 10 patches in one row, try to take approximately 8 seconds to measure one row of colors.
  • Page 32 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Scan) Mode Note: When measuring paper with a non-slip surface such as glossy paper Depending on the type of paper on which the color measurement patch pattern is printed, color measurement may fail due to vibrations caused by friction when sliding the device. In this situation, prepare two sheets of A3 size plain paper.
  • Page 33 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Scan) Mode When you have finished measuring one row, the comparison results for each color in that row are displayed. If any of the color measurement values for the colors in the rows compared exceeds the Passing Value, displayed.
  • Page 34 SD-10 User's Guide Comparison (Scan) Mode Note: ❏ You can check the color measurement values of individual colors from the history screen by returning to the menu screen. ❏ In this mode, you can automatically save up to 500 instances of color measurement data to the device, including data measured in Comparison (Spot) mode.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    SD-10 User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance Important: Do not perform any maintenance or disassembly other than as described below. Otherwise, the device may not operate correctly. Cleaning the Exterior If the exterior of the device gets dirty, wipe it with a dry cloth or a cloth that has been soaked in water and thoroughly wrung out.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The White Calibration Tile

    SD-10 User's Guide Maintenance Open the sensor cover. Blow away any dust inside and around the sensor using a commercially available air blower for cameras, as shown in the following illustration. Cleaning the White Calibration Tile When the device is used in a variety of environments, dust or other materials may stick to the white calibration tile on the inside of the sensor cover, which could cause a decline in color measurement accuracy and operations.
  • Page 37 SD-10 User's Guide Maintenance Important: ❏ Never touch the white calibration tile on the inside of the sensor cover. Doing so could affect the color measurement accuracy. ❏ Do not use volatile chemicals such as alcohol, thinner, or neutral detergents or liquid such as water. These substances may affect the performance of the device.

  • Page 38: Carrying The Spectrophotometer

    SD-10 User's Guide Maintenance Move the sensor cover out, raise it, and then fold it down on the other side. Use a commercially available air blower for cameras to blow off any dust that is stuck to the white tile for calibration inside the sensor cover.

  • Page 39: Updating The Firmware

    To update the firmware, connect this device to a computer by USB. Download the latest firmware to your computer and perform a firmware update. Go to your local Epson home page to download the latest version of the firmware. https://www.epson.com &...

  • Page 40: Problem Solver

    Epson support. “Contacting Epson Support” on page 51 If an error code is displayed at the top-left corner of the screen, provide that code...

  • Page 41: Problems With The Spectrophotometer

    Clean the tile. “Cleaning the White Calibration Tile” on page 36 If the same message is displayed after cleaning, contact your dealer or Epson's repair center. Measurement failed. Measure again. Measure again. See the following if you are performing color measurement in Comparison (Scan) mode.

  • Page 42: Cannot Connect The Spectrophotometer To A Smart Device

    - General Settings from the menu screen, and then set Bluetooth to ON. ❏ The device you are using is not selected in Epson Spectrometer. Select the device in Epson Spectrometer. ❏ If the device is connected to your computer by USB, disconnect the USB connection.

  • Page 43: The Color Measurement Results Are Incorrect

    ❏ Dust or other materials may stick to the white calibration tile on the inside of the sensor cover. Clean the tile. “Cleaning the White Calibration Tile” on page 36 ❏ If the problem continues after cleaning, contact your dealer or Epson's repair center. Color Measurement Results Vary even When the Same Sample is Measured ❏...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice. Basic Specifications Type Handy stand-alone spectrophotometer Spectroscopic engine Spectroscopic analysis Spectroscopic device made by EPSON Spectral range 400 to 700 nm Optics Optical geometric Circular lighting (45˚c : 0˚) conditions Measurement 7.6 mm (0.3 inches)

  • Page 45: External Dimensions Specifications

    Inter-instrument 0.4 or less Δ E00 average accuracy agreement 1.0 or less Δ E00 maximum ❏ Deviation from SD-10 manufacturing standard for 12 BCRA color tiles (D50, 2˚) ❏ Ambient temperature 23˚C (73.4˚F), humidity 50% Short term 0.1Δ E94 White repeatability ❏...

  • Page 46: Battery Specifications

    SD-10 User's Guide Specifications Battery Specifications Type Li-ion Rated voltage 3.6 V Current capacity 1,860 mAh USB port (5 V/0.5 A): Approx. 5 hours (when connected to a computer) Charging time (while the device is off) USB port (5 V/0.8 A): Approx. 3 hours (when connected to a USB AC...
  • Page 47 SD-10 User's Guide Specifications ❏ iOS iOS 12.0 or later...

  • Page 48: Standards And Approvals

    SD-10 User's Guide Standards and Approvals Standards and Approvals For Users in U.S. and Canada FCC CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 49: For Users In Mexico

    SD-10 User's Guide Standards and Approvals Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d'exposition et d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l'IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée conforme sans évaluation du débit d'absorption spécifique (DAS).

  • Page 50: For Users In Malaysia

    SD-10 User's Guide Standards and Approvals For Users in Malaysia Frequency Band : 2400-2483 MHz For Users in Europe Radio Equipment Information : This product intentionally emit radio wave described as follows. (a) frequency band in which the radio equipment operates; 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (b) maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band in which the radio equipment operates;...

  • Page 51: Where To Get Help

    Support Technical Support Web Before Contacting Epson Site If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help with information in your product documentation, contact problems that cannot be solved using the Epson support services for assistance.

  • Page 52: Help For Users In Latin America

    Other cities: 018000-915235 Costa Rica 800-377-6627 Help for Users in Latin America Dominican 1-888-760-0068 Republic If you need additional help with your Epson product, contact Epson. 1-800-000-044 Ecuador Epson provides these technical support services: 800-6570 El Salvador 1-800-835-0358...

  • Page 53: Help For Users In Europe

    Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available. Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and Epson HelpDesk operating your Epson product.

  • Page 54: Help For Users In Thailand

    (62) 21-572 4350 Contacts for information, support, and services are: (62) 21-572 4357 World Wide Web (https://www.epson.co.th) Epson Service Center Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and Jakarta Mangga Dua Mall 3rd floor No 3A/B e-mail are available.

  • Page 55: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    603-56288222 Internet Home Page ❏ Enquiries on repair services & warranty, product usage and technical support (Techline) Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide Phone: 603-56288333 users with the following information: ❏...
  • Page 56 (https://www.epson.com.ph) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and E-mail Enquiries are available. Toll-Free No. 1800-1069-EPSON(37766) Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏ Product usage questions or problems...

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