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X-Rite iCPlate2 User Manual

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i C Pl a te2
Plate Measuring Device
User Guide
Edition 2.1
iCPlate2

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  • Page 1 C Pl a te2 Plate Measuring Device User Guide Edition 2.1 iCPlate2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.3.2 General safety tips 2.4 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT 2.5 BASIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES 2.6 ACCESSORIES General 2.6. PlateQuality Software 2.6.2 Capture Tool software 2.6.3 iCPlate2 Target oPeraTIon 3. FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS 3.2 FIRST STEPS FOR USE 3.2. Power-saving mode 3.2.2 Toolbar Operation 3.2.3 Identifying the symbols...

  • Page 4: Appendix

    3.7 VISUALLY CHECKING THE DOT 3.8 MEASURING A PLATE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE 32-33 3.9 iCPlate2 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 3.9. RESET 3.9.2 Replacing the batteries aPPenDIX 4. TECHNICAL DATA 39-40 4.2 SERIAL INTERFACE 4.3 UPGRADE TO ICPLATE2 XT 4.4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4.5 Warranty Information...

  • Page 5: General

    2.2 BRIEF GUIDE TO THE MANUAL Contents 2.3 SAFETY 2.3. Warning 2.3.2 General safety tips 2.4 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT 2.5 BASIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES 2.6 ACCESSORIES 2.6. PlateQuality Software General 2.6.2 Capture Tool software 2.6.3 iCPlate2 Target Operation Appendix iCPlate2 2•General...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    CtP , the iCPlate2 XT offers the possibility of measuring an entire curve with up to 00 sample points and then transferring it to a host PC. Beside standard iCPlate2 measurement values, iCPlate2 supports measurement values according to the Fogra Measuring Bar FMB.

  • Page 8: Brief Guide To The Manual

    2.2 brief guide to the manual Descriptions marked with a only apply to the iCPlate2 XT and are not part of the iCPlate2 X specification. iCPlate2 2•General...

  • Page 9: Safety

    • Use the iCPlate2 in ambient temperatures between 0°C (50°F) and 40°C (04°F), and do not expose the iCPlate2 to direct sun light. • iCPlate2 should never be opened up. The guarantee expires immediately upon unauthorized opening of the device. Contact your official specialist dealer if repairs prove to be necessary.

  • Page 10: Packaging And Transport 0

    2.4 Packaging and transport Always forward iCPlate2 in the original device case to avoid damage. Safeguard the measuring foot by pushing back the locking device. X-Rite rejects any liability for damage to the iCPlate2 during transport that can be traced back to inadequate packaging or an unsaved measuring foot.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    2.6.3 iCPlate2 Target The iCPlate2 Target is a long-term stable absolute reference. You can use the iCPlate2 Target to test the device for its exactness, to carry out an upgrade and if necessary to calibrate it. The reference plate used by X-Rite is an extremely precise cut glass substrate that is metal vaporized and, as is usual in semi-conductor manufacturing, etched out.

  • Page 13: Operation

    3.6.4 Measuring polyester plates 3.6.5 Measuring film 3.6.6 Measuring paper 3.6.7 Measurement values 30-3 3.7 VISUALLY CHECKING THE DOT Operation 3.8 MEASURING A PLATE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE 33-34 3.9 iCPlate2 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 3.9. RESET 3.9.2 Replacing the batteries Appendix iCPlate2 3•Operation...
  • Page 15 3 operation 3.1 functional elements Display <ENTER> button <UP> button <DOWN> button <RESET> button Positioning Aid Locking device RS232 interface 0˚ edge iCPlate2 iCPlate2 3•Operation...
  • Page 16 If you have technical queries, please communicate this information to the manufacturer. The device’s factory settings have been selected to enable you to begin measuring plates immediately. The iCPlate2 is configured as follows: • Standard plate • Lines/cm •...
  • Page 17 3.2.3 Meaning of the symbols 3.2.3.1 Change display mode Next display Previous display Change to image display for a visual dot inspection Increase representation resolution (,2700 ppi) Reduce representation resolution (6,350 ppi) Display characteristic dot curve Display settings iCPlate2 3•Operation...
  • Page 18 3.2.3.2 Move the sub-cursor Shift the sub-cursor from left to right Shift the sub-cursor from right to left Shift the sub-cursor downwards Shift the sub-cursor upwards iCPlate2 3•Operation...
  • Page 19 Color for paper measurement C (Cyan LED), M (Green LED), Y (Blue LED), K (Green LED) Automatic CMY color recognition during paper measurement Positive dot % Negative dot % iCPlate2 Measurement Mode Fogra Measuring Bar (FMB) Measurement Mode iCPlate2 3•Operation...
  • Page 20 Restart and delete all previous settings 3.2.3.5 Symbols for measurement results Screen ruling in lines/cm or lines/inch Dot diameter in mm (based on a circular dot of the same surface area) Screen angle in ° Visual coverage iCPlate iCPlate2 3•Operation 3•Operation...
  • Page 21 Green illumination for plate measurement Blue illumination for plate measurement Cyan color measured on paper Magenta color measured on paper Yellow color measured on paper Black color measured on paper iCPlate2 Measurement Mode Fogra Measuring Bar (FMB) Measurement Mode iCPlate2 iCPlate2 3•Operation...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Device Settings

    3.3 adjusting device settings After unpacking or after pressing the <RESET> button, you can use iCPlate2 to begin measuring standard plates using the factory settings, or change the display of the device settings by selecting the ‘Next display’ symbol You will find the toolbar on the left of the display with functions that allow you to move the sub-cursor.

  • Page 23: Fogra Measuring Bar Fmb Setting

    Select the measurement mode in the device setting (chapter 3.2.3.3): iCPlate2 measurement mode The iCPlate2 measures according to the X-Rite iCPlate2 (or iCPlate II) standard. The iCPlate2 measures compatible to all other iCPlate2 (or iCPlate II) devices. In this mode the iCPlate2 uses the specially developed plate measurement algorithm, where the dots can be accurately detected.

  • Page 24: Inputting A Reference Curve

    To move to the next sampling point, select You delete a value using The position of the nominal value is marked by a small black arrow on the X axis of the diagram. After initially selecting the nominal value select to delete the value. iCPlate2...

  • Page 25: Inputting A Reference Curve

    (pre-compensation) on the plate copy may be desirable. In this case iCPlate2 least once, the iCPlate2 will create a sample point for the reference offers the possibility of defining the curve in this position and save this. The vertical gray line at this reference curve in deviation from the 45°...

  • Page 26: General

    The measuring device shows the measurement result after a successful measurement. You will find the toolbar on the left side of the LCD with the following functions: Change to image display for a visual dot inspection Change to characteristic curve display Device settings iCPlate2 iCPlate2 3•Operation...
  • Page 27 For density measurement, we recom- All or only some of the measurement results are shown depending mend using a X-Rite Densitometer on the patch measured and the algorithm (regular or stochastic conforming to standards.

  • Page 28: Calibration

    Therefore, incorrect 0% or 100% patch measurement result that may occur in certain cases do not indicate that the instrument is functioning poorly. Please use the iCPlate2 Target to check the accuracy of the device (see chapter 2.6.2). iCPlate2 iCPlate2...

  • Page 29: Measuring Polyester Plates

    99%. Please note that incorrect measurements for 0% or 100% patches do not indicate that the instrument is functioning poorly. If you were to get incorrect measurements for 0% or 100% patches, please use the iCPlate2 Target to check the accuracy of the device (see chapter 2.6.2).

  • Page 30: Measuring Paper

    For measurements on black, the color (K) must always be selected manually. The iCPlate2 is equipped with a video camera, which measures the geometrical dot size, relevant for plate readings. For prints, the densitometric dot size needs to be measured, as this measurement corresponds to the visual impression.
  • Page 31 10%. 3.6.7.4 Screen angle Hold the iCPlate2 parallel to the edge of the plate to get a correct value of the screen angle in degrees. Important: The screen angle is not shown for FM screening and for middle tones, especially for chain dots in AM screening.

  • Page 32: Visually Checking The Dot

    Transferring the binary image to a host makes it possible to document the dot quality. X-Rite offers the Capture Tool software, which can accept the binary image and copy it into any application that supports the Windows clipboard.

  • Page 33: Measuring A Plate Characteristic Curve

    If no patch has been measured yet after a restart, this display will be empty. A black arrow on the X axis gives a graphic representation of the next nominal value to be measured. iCPlate2 iCPlate2 3•Operation...
  • Page 34 • Measure the 30%, 60% and 90% patch in the same way. No new nominal value will be shown now. The curve can then be transferred to the host PC by selecting the icon and pressing the <ENTER> button. iCPlate2 iCPlate2 3•Operation...

  • Page 35: Icplate2 Maintenance And Care

    3.9 iCPlate2 maintenance and care 3.9.1 reset If the microprocessor becomes blocked (e.g. after changing batteries or another disruption), then press the <RESET> button (red button on the bottom side of the measuring head). The device will respond with the start-up display.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Batteries

    3.9.2 replacing the batteries The batteries must typically be replaced after 30,000 measurements. Important: Always replace both batteries at the The iCPlate2 monitors the battery voltage and shows an ‘empty same time. batteries’ symbol when the batteries need to be replaced soon.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    4. TECHNICAL DATA 39-40 Table of 4.2 SERIAL INTERFACE Contents 4.3 UPGRADE TO ICPLATE2 XT 4.4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4.5 Warranty Information General Operation Appendix iCPlate2 iCPlate2 3•Operation...
  • Page 38 iCPlate2...

  • Page 39: Appendix

    4 appendix 4.1 Technical data iCPlate2 X iCPlate2 XT Functions Dot area % Screen ruling in lines/cm or lines/inch Dot diameter Screen angle Visual coverage Binary image display 6,350 ppi 6,350 ppi and 12,700 ppi Plate characteristic curve 100 measurements References 100 references Test measurements Standard plates Polyester plates Film Paper Positive and negative samples Regular screen (AM) Stochastic screen (FM) 1st and 2nd order Measurement technique Sensor CMOS 648 x 488 Sensor resolution 12,700 ppi Viewing area per pixel 2 µm x 2µm Viewing area ca. 1.3mm x 1mm Analysis...
  • Page 40 X iCPlate2 XT Dot size range (FM) 10 µm – 50 µm Dot diameter resolution 1 µm Screen angle resolution 3° Visual coverage 0 - 2.2 User Interface Graphical display 1 60 x 80 pixels LCD grayscale User interface Symbol oriented Power supply Power supply 2 AA batteries Measurements per set of batteries 30,000 (typ.) Data interface Interface Serial (RS232) Baud rate 115,200 Mechanical data Dimensions 4 .8 x 7.3 x 14.5cm (1.7 x 2.9 x 5.7 in) Weight Approx. 400 g Operating conditions Temperature 10°C to 40°C Relative humidity 10% to 80% non-condensing Storage conditions Temperature -20°C to 70°C...

  • Page 41: Serial Interface

    4.2 serial interface The iCPlate2 is equipped with a RS232 interface. To obtain access to the serial interface socket, remove the black cover on the rear of the measuring head. The serial interface is configured as follows in the factory: •...

  • Page 42: Upgrade To Icplate2 Xt

    4.3 Upgrade to iCPlate2 XT The iCPlate2 X may be upgraded to an iCPlate2 XT. The functions which you did not purchase initially may be added by inputting a special code. When you request the upgrade from your dealer, you will receive a code allowing you to access the additional functions.

  • Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity

    4.4 CE Declaration Hereby, X-Rite, Incorporated, declares that this iCPlate2 Series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive(s) EMC 2004/108/EC, and RoHS 2011/65/EU (Category 9). iCPlate2 iCPlate2 4•Appendix...

  • Page 44: Warranty Information

    4.5 X-Rite end user warranty Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by X-Rite. X-Rite shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the region in which the X-Rite service center is located.

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