X-Rite ICPlate2 Manuel utilisateur

iCPlate2

Plate Measuring Device

User Guide

Edition 2.1

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Table of

Contents

General

Operation

Appendix

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

2 GENERAL 5

2.1 INTRODUCTION 7

2.2 BRIEF GUIDE TO THE MANUAL 8

2.3 SAFETY 9

2.3.1 Warning 9

2.3.2 General safety tips 9

2.4 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT 10

2.5 BASIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES 10

2.6 ACCESSORIES 11

2.6.1 PlateQuality Software 11

2.6.2 Capture Tool software 11

2.6.3 iCPlate2 Target 11

3 OPERATION 13

3.1 FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS 15

3.2 FIRST STEPS FOR USE 16

3.2.1 Power-saving mode 16

3.2.2 Toolbar 17

3.2.3 Identifying the symbols 17-21

3.3 ADJUSTING DEVICE SETTINGS 22

3.4 FOGRA MEASURING BAR FMB SETTING 23

3.5 INPUTTING A REFERENCE CURVE 24-25

3.6 MEASURING 26

3.6.1 General 26

3.6.2 Calibration 28

3.6.3 Measuring standard plates 28

3.6.4 Measuring polyester plates 29

3.6.5 Measuring film 29

3.6.6 Measuring paper 30

3.6.7 Measurement values 30-31

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3.7 VISUALLY CHECKING THE DOT 31

3.8 MEASURING A PLATE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE 32-33

3.9 iCPlate2 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 34

3.9.1 RESET 34

3.9.2 Replacing the batteries 35

4 APPENDIX 37

4.1 TECHNICAL DATA 39-40

4.2 SERIAL INTERFACE 41

4.3 UPGRADE TO ICPLATE2 XT 42

4.4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 43

4.5 Warranty Information 44

iCPlate2

2•General EN

Table of

Contents

General

Operation

Appendix

2 GENERAL 5

2.1 INTRODUCTION 7

2.2 BRIEF GUIDE TO THE MANUAL 8

2.3 SAFETY 9

2.3.1 Warning 9

2.3.2 General safety tips 9

2.4 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT 10

2.5 BASIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES 10

2.6 ACCESSORIES 11

2.6.1 PlateQuality Software 11

2.6.2 Capture Tool software 11

2.6.3 iCPlate2 Target 11

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2•General EN

2 General

2.1 Introduction

Congratulations! You have just acquired the portable plate measuring device

iCPlate2 made by X-Rite. This device solves one of the most difficult tasks

in the printing industry – quick and accurate quality control of the Computer-

to-Plate (CtP) process. iCPlate2 meets the needs for the most popular offset

litho and polyester plate types with AM and FM screening. With iCPlate2 XT

where applicable the dot diameter, screen ruling, the screen angle and the

logarithmic visual coverage are calculated and displayed. To avoid having

to check each individual measurement during the linearization of a CtP, the

iCPlate2 XT offers the possibility of measuring an entire curve with up to 100

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.Through a purchased password, the iCPlate2 X can

be upgraded to an iCPlate2 XT at any time.

The power-saving electronics and LED technology allow up to 30,000

measurements for each set of batteries (2 ordinary commercial AA batteries),

which means that no limits are placed on mobility.

With the icon-based, graphical user interface X-Rite offers the user a simple,

easy to understand operating concept. Included in the complete package are

the iCPlate2 Target and the Capture Tool software. With theTarget, you can

check the device at any time and with the Capture Tool software data can be

copied into a word processor, a spreadsheet or another software program.

With the PlateQuality software, X-Rite offers an optional quality control

software to store and trace the measurements.

If you have proposals or ideas for improvements, we will be happy to receive

them. Please contact us via your official specialist dealer or over the Internet

(www.xrite.com).

The X-Rite team

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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.

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2.3 Safety

2.3.1 Warning

For safety reasons it is absolutely necessary to read through the

user’s guide and all of the instructions it contains.

2.3.2 General safety tips

If the safety recommendations and instructions in this User Guide

are not complied with, this can lead to measurement errors or data

loss or involve physical injury or damage to property.

• iCPlate2 is not intrinsically safe.Therefore the device cannot

be used in an environment where there is a risk of explosion.

• iCPlate2 may not be used in an area with strong

electromagnetic fields.

• Use the iCPlate2 in ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and

40°C (104°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.

•To avoid incorrect handling, the iCPlate2 should only be used by

trained personnel.

• iCPlate2 should only be used on dry and stable measuring planes.

• iCPlate2 should be protected against chemicals, corrosive vapors,

strong mechanical vibrations and impacts.

• Use original X-Rite spare parts and accessories only.

• Use the original packaging exclusively when transporting the device.

•The iCPlate2 casing can be cleaned with a slightly damp

cloth (soapy water).

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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.

2.5 Basic equipment and accessories

The iCPlate2 and the associated standard accessories are supplied in

a device case. Please check the contents of the device case for

completeness on delivery.

The following components must be present:

• iCPlate2 device

• iCPlate2 target

• Quick start guide

• Data cable

• iCPlate2 CD

• Device certificate

• Registration card

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