HunterLab Vista Supplemental Manual
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- Page 1 Vista ® Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch ® Hunter Associates Laboratory 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston, Virginia 20190 USA www.hunterlab.com A60-1017-657 Manual Version 1.0...
- Page 2 Teflon is a registered trademark of Dupont. Caution: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the HunterLab, the overall safety may be impaired. - The instrument is for indoor use only and not suitable for a wet location.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connect Vista to a Network through an Ethernet port..............11 Directly Connect Vista and PC with an Ethernet Cable ..............12 Connect Vista to a Computer through a Wireless Access Point ............13 Add the Sensor ............................14 VISTA STANDARDIZATION ..................17 Standardization Modes.......................... - Page 4 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC INDEX ......................... 31...
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Page 5: Hunterlab Vista Features
Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC HunterLab Vista Features The Vista is a transmittance-only spectrophotometer with a wavelength range from 400 to 700 nanometers (nm). The instrument can simultaneously measure transmittance color and haze of liquids and non-opaque films. The on-board software (EasyMatch Essentials) is preloaded with most scales and indices, including Pt- Co/Hazen/APHA, Gardner Color, 3 Pharmacopoeia Standards, and more. -
Page 6: Transmittance Compartment
To accomplish HAZE, first standardize on TTRAN (Total Transmittance) and Haze. Then select Haze under indices. For more information, see Standardization for Haze Measurements. Vista Accessories The following accessories are provided with the Vista system and can be found in the standards case: • Didymium filter •... -
Page 7: Vista Installation
Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Vista Installation Note: The Vista should be lifted from under the base plate, near the center of the unit. It should not be carried by grasping any part of the plastic housing. The Vista is simple to set up and attach to your computer. The following instructions guide you through the initial installation of your Vista system. - Page 8 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Figure 2. EasyMatch QC Installation 4. Select ‘Install EasyMatch QC Software’ and follow the screen prompts. 5. Select ‘SoftKey License’ as the type of key to use with the software. Figure 3. Software Key License 6.
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Page 9: Activate The Softkey License
Figure 5. No License Warning 3. The SoftKey License is uniquely associated with the sensor serial number and is provided on a thumb drive supplied with EasyMatch QC or via email from HunterLab. 4. Go to Help> License Registration > Activation. -
Page 10: Connecting Vista To Easymatch Qc And A Computer
Option #3: Sentinel Key iii. a. If the user has a HunterLab USB hardware key, then it can be used with a new sensor on the same computer. Return to Install the Software, Step 5 (Figure 3) and select the Sentinel Key to continue. -
Page 11: Connect Vista To A Network Through An Ethernet Port
3. From the Sensor Menu, select Add Sensor. Figure 9. Sensor Setup 4. Select Vista as the Sensor Type, Ethernet and check the box to Discover and select a Sensor in the Network. Press Search to automatically find the Vista. -
Page 12: Directly Connect Vista And Pc With An Ethernet Cable
Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Directly Connect Vista and PC with an Ethernet Cable 1. Connect the Ethernet cable and then restart Vista and the computer. 2. Open Command Prompt in the computer. 3. Type in ipconfig. Under the Ethernet adapter information, review the autoconfiguration IPv4 Address and Subnet Mask. -
Page 13: Connect Vista To A Computer Through A Wireless Access Point
‘Discover and Select a Sensor in the Network’ and then click ’Search’. There will be a drop-down list of all available Vista sensors. If the sensor in the list includes an IP address as well as the sensor name, then it is connectable. If the software returns with ‘??????’... -
Page 14: Add The Sensor
3. Select Add Sensor to install a new sensor. The Setup Sensor screen allows selection of the instrument model and the communications port. Select Next when ready. Figure 14. Setup Sensor 4. Next, configure a Standardization Mode for the sensor. The Vista will support TTRAN and RTRAN. - Page 15 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Figure 15. Setup Mode 5. Select the option next to Standardize Now to proceed immediately to standardization upon completion of sensor configuration. Select Next to complete the installation. Figure 16. Standardization Menu...
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Page 17: Vista Standardization
The Vista must be standardized on a regular basis to keep it operating properly. Standardization sets the top and bottom of the photometric scale. During standardization, the bottom of the scale is set first but is automatically read on the Vista. The top-of-scale is set using a blank cell or empty transmittance compartment. - Page 18 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC In order to measure and display haze values, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Select Options > Read Method. 2. Select Haze from the dialog box that appears. The screen changes to allow additional options.
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Page 19: Vista Maintenance And Testing
Cleaning the Vista The Vista is NOT waterproof, but the exterior of the case may be wiped with a damp cloth. Lift the light cover to access the transmittance compartment. The inside may be cleaned with a lens brush or with a small amount of soapy water on a lint-free cloth or towel. -
Page 20: Diagnostics On The Vista
Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Diagnostics on the Vista Performance Diagnostics are included with the Essentials software version 1.01.0021 and higher. Please refer to the Vista Essentials manual for additional information. For updated Essentials software, refer to support.hunterlab.com. Figure 20. Performance Diagnostics... -
Page 21: Vista Specifications
If this happens, restandardize the instrument before making measurements. HunterLab recommends using a line conditioner with a minimum 600 VA rating and a battery back-up system. -
Page 22: Conditions Of Illumination And Viewing
Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Conditions of Illumination and Viewing Light Source Full spectrum LED array Dual Beam Spectrophotometer 256 element diode array and high resolution, concave holographic grating Geometry Tt/0° or Td/0° per ASTM Sphere 76 mm (3 in) Spectralon™... -
Page 23: Regulatory Notice
Danger of electric shock if liquids are spilled and fire if volatile or flammable liquids are spilled. Use care when measuring liquid samples. Regulatory Notice A copy of the Declaration of Conformity for the Vista follows. - Page 24 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC...
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Page 25: Instrument Replacement, Repair, Problems, And Questions
The HunterLab warranty does not cover consumable items such as lamps, fuses, batteries, etc. An instrument registration card is shipped with each HunterLab instrument. It is important that the instrument owner returns this card promptly upon receipt of equipment. -
Page 26: Shortage
4. Advise HunterLab regarding replacement. Parcel Post Shipment 1. Notify HunterLab at once in writing, giving details of the loss or damage. This information is required for filing a claim. 2. Hold the damaged goods with their container and packaging for possible inspection by postal authorities. -
Page 27: Returns
Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Returns A service request order (SRO) number is required before any items can be returned to HunterLab. Contact HunterLab's Order Processing Department to obtain an SRO for damaged or incorrect parts, or the HunterLab Service Department to obtain an SRO to return an instrument for service. -
Page 28: When You Need Assistance
2. The serial number of the instrument (usually found on a tag on the back or bottom of the sensor, or inside the transmission compartment). 3. The type of software you use to access the sensor output (EasyMatch QC or Vista Essentials), the version of the software (seen after choosing About from the Help menu), the operating system, and the brand and type of computer. - Page 29 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC The mailing address for HunterLab headquarters is given below. Customers outside the United States should contact their HunterLab distributor for initial assistance. Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc. 11491 Sunset Hills Road Reston, Virginia 20190 U.S.A.
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- Page 31 Vista Supplemental Manual for EasyMatch QC Index Accessories, 6 Regulatory notice, 23 Broken instruments, 25 Repair, 25 Claims, 25 Replacement, 25 Damaged instruments, 25 Returns, 27 Diagnostics, 20 RTRAN, 17 Didymium filter, 6 Sample devices, 6 Environmental requirements, 21 Service Department, 29...
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