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- Page 1 Operator Instruction Manual Lovibond® Model Fx Lovibond® Colour Measurement Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Performing a Baseline Measurement ....................34 Performing a Test ........................... 35 Help ............................36 Certified colour reference materials ..................37 Factors Influencing Inter-Instrument Differences in Lovibond ® Colour Measurements ..... 38 Poor Maintenance of a Visual Instrument ..................38 Comparison of Different Instrument Versions ................. 39 Incorrect Use of Visual Instruments .................... - Page 3 Limitations and Errors Associated with Automatic Measurement ............ 39 Maintenance ......................... 40 Cleaning the Sample Chamber ......................40 Replacing the Lamp ........................40 Appendix A: ........................... 41 Registering Your Instrument ......................41 Appendix B: ........................... 44 Upgrading the Firmware ........................ 44 Upgrading the instrument ......................
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Page 4: Regulatory
Regulatory 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. -
Page 5: Introduction
The Lovibond® Model Fx has been designed to function as a QC instrument within the laboratory or on 24-hour operation in a process control environment. -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Performance Specifications Information Measurement method Spectrometer Lamp source Tungsten Halogen Wavelength range 400 - 700 nm Photometric measuring range 0 - 100% Transmittance Wavelength accuracy 0.2 nm Spectral bandwidth 15 nm Photometric accuracy 0.2% Transmittance Photometric linearity ± 0.01% Transmittance Stray light Less than 0.01% Transmittance Repeatability... - Page 7 Physical & Environmental Specifications Information Enclosure Powder coated aluminium Width 310 mm Height 150 mm Depth 335 mm Weight 5.5 kg Temperature : +5°C - +40°C Environmental conditions (operating mode) Relative Humidity (non-condensing) : 0% - 90% Temperature : -20°C - +85°C Environmental conditions (storage) Relative Humidity (non-condensing) : 0% - 85% Universal via external power supply:...
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Page 8: Unpacking
= 50 mm path length The Lovibond® Model Fx weighs 5.5 kg. One person may easily lift it by placing their hands at either end of the instrument and lifting. Carefully remove the Lovibond® Model Fx from its packing case. Remove the desiccated silica gel pack from the sample chamber. -
Page 9: The Instrument
The Instrument Front View LCD Display Power On/Off Sample Chamber Keypad Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 9... -
Page 10: Rear View
Rear View RS232 Port 12 Volt Power Input USB Port Lamp Access Panel Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 10... -
Page 11: Icons
Icons Icon Description Zero: Pressing this key will initiate a baseline measurement Test: Pressing this key will initiate the measurement of a sample Menu: Pressing this key will bring up the main menu Printer: Pressing this key will send the result to a printer connected to the RS232 port of the instrument Heater: Pressing this key will bring up the Heater control screen Up: Used to move between selections in the menu screen or change values in settings... -
Page 12: Keypad
Keypad LCD Display Soft Keys The keys on the keypad can vary in their function. The function of each key will be related to the icon on the display directly above the key. Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 12... -
Page 13: Installation
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. -
Page 14: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup Set Date & Time Press the Menu Key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Settings” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Set Instrument Date / Time”... - Page 15 Once all items have been set, move the red highlight box to “Save” and press Enter. At any time, press Escape to leave screen without making any changes. Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 15...
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Page 16: Language Selection
Language Selection Press the Menu Key. The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until Instrument Settings is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set Up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Set Language” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Select Language Menu will appear. -
Page 17: Prompt Mode
Prompt Mode Press the Menu Key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until Instrument Settings is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Set Prompt Mode” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. -
Page 18: Lamp
Lamp The lamp can be tested for brightness compared to the ideal factory setting. Press the Menu Key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until Instrument Settings is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Hardware Setup”... -
Page 19: Integration Time
Integration Time Press the Menu Key. The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Settings” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Hardware Setup” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. - Page 20 Time process. A progress bar will appear to show the status of the process When the process is complete, press “OK” to return to the Hardware Set Up Menu. Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 20...
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Page 21: Heater Setup
Heater Setup Press the Menu Key. The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Settings” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set Up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Hardware Setup” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. - Page 22 A progress bar will appear to show the status of the process. When the process is complete, press “OK” to return to the Hardware Set Up Menu. Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 22...
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Page 23: Rs232 Printer Setup
RS232 Printer Setup Press the Menu Key. The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Settings” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set Up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Hardware setup” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. - Page 24 To change the Data Bits, press the Up or Down keys until the required setting is highlighted. Then press Enter. Press Esc to return to the previous screen. To change the Stop Bits, press the Up or Down keys until the required setting is highlighted.
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Page 25: Rs232 Connector Wiring Diagram
RS232 Connector Wiring Diagram If you wish to use a printer other than that supplied by The Tintometer Ltd, please use the wiring diagram below for the RS232 connector. Pin 1 Lovibond® Model Fx Printer Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 25... -
Page 26: Instrument Diagnostics
Instrument Diagnostics Press the Menu key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Settings” is highlighted then press the Enter key. The Instrument Settings Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Hardware Setup” is highlighted then press the Enter key. -
Page 27: Instrument Information
Instrument Information Press the Menu Key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Settings” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Information” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. -
Page 28: Instrument Registration
Instrument Registration Press the Menu Key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Settings” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Instrument Set up Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Instrument Information” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. - Page 29 Once all items have been set, move the red highlight box to “Save”. A message will then appear showing ‘Success’ or any error. At any time, press Esc to leave screen without making any changes. Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 29...
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Page 30: Instrument Settings
Instrument Settings Set Path Length Press the Menu Key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Set Cell / Cuvette Path Length” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Path Length Menu will appear. Press the Down key until the desired path length is highlighted, then press the Enter key. - Page 31 The Box chosen will turn blue. Now use the Up and Down Keys to change the value in the box. Once the correct value has been set, press Enter, this will return to the screen where you can move between items. Once all items have been set, move the red highlight box to “Save”.
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Page 32: Heater Settings
Heater Settings Press the Menu Key or Heater Key Note: the heater settings can be accessed directly from most screens where the heater key is available. The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Set Heater Temperature” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. -
Page 33: Colour Scales
Colour Scales Press the Menu Key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Select Colour Scale” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. The Colour Scale Selection Menu will appear. Press the Down key until the desired Colour Scale is highlighted, then press the Enter key. -
Page 34: Sample Measurement
Sample Measurement Performing a Baseline Measurement Ensure the sample chamber is empty. Press Zero The screen will change to the Zero Screen with a progress The result screen for the selected colour scale will be shown without any values Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 34... -
Page 35: Performing A Test
Performing a Test Insert a sample into the sample chamber and then press Test When performing a test, the screen will change to the test screen with a progress Bar The result screen for the selected colour scale. Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 35... -
Page 36: Help
Help Press the Menu Key The Main Menu will appear. Press the Down key until “Help” is highlighted, then press the Enter key. Use the Up and Down Keys to select the required Help topic. Then press Enter to view the Help information. If “How to get best results”... -
Page 37: Certified Colour Reference Materials
They have full traceability to internationally recognised standards: AOCS and Tintometer® Lovibond® RYBN certified under ISO 9001 quality system. Each standard is with an expiry date of guarantee of colour stability and full certification including MSDS. The values indicated in the table are typical nominal values. -
Page 38: Factors Influencing Inter-Instrument Differences In Lovibond Colour Measurements
® 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 PFX Series and a visual instrument such as the Tintometer® Colorimeter Model E or F, or two different visual instruments). -
Page 39: Comparison Of Different Instrument Versions
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;... -
Page 40: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the 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. -
Page 41: Registering Your Instrument
Appendix A: Registering Your Instrument To register your instrument, go to https://www.lovibond.com/en/Colour-Measurement and Support and Service. Then select Instrument registration. To register for the first time, select register. Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 41... - Page 42 Fill in the required information. Any fields with a red “*” 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.
- Page 43 Please fill in the details of the supplier of the instrument. This allows The Tintometer Ltd to inform them of any issues. 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 registration code. This can be done for each instrument that has been registered.
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Page 44: Upgrading The Firmware
Appendix B: Upgrading the Firmware To download the files required to upgrade your Lovibond® Model Fx instrument, please follow these instructions: Click on the link to download the upgrade file. http://lvinfo.co.uk/downloads/Instruments/Model_Fx/ 2 - If your web browser does not open... -
Page 45: Upgrading The Instrument
Upgrading the instrument For the latest version of the Lovibond® Model Fx firmware, please contact [email protected]. 1 - Connect the Lovibond® Model Fx Instrument to the host computer using the USB cable provided. 2 - Turn on the instrument 3 - If an ‘Autoplay’ popup appears on the host computer, select ‘Open folder to... - Page 46 package. When installation is complete, the instrument turns off. 10 - Turn the instrument on. 11 - Confirm that the Firmware has been successfully installed by checking the Firmware Version field on the information screen (see xxx for details). Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 46...
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Page 47: Sales Offices
Toll Free: 1 800 102 3891 Email: [email protected] www.lovibond.com Lovibond® and Tintometer® are registered trademarks of the Tintometer® Group. All translations and transliterations of Lovibond® and Tintometer® are asserted as trademarks of the Tintometer® Group. Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 47... - Page 48 Part Code: 169198 Issue 2.8 Page | 48...
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