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Simple. Quick. Reliable.
SpectroEye combines the ultimate in measurement accuracy with
exceptional ergonomics and user-friendliness. This handheld, portable
spectrophotometer offers all the colorimetric functions needed to
accurately measure and control special colors, along with all the
densitometric functions needed to quickly and easily monitor and
control color on-press.
Delivering Highest Measurement Accuracy
With the internal high spectral resolution of 3.3mm, SpectroEye detects
even the smallest color deviations. SpectroEye is equipped with a ring
illumination, so that the positioning direction of the
spectrophotometer is not critical. This is very crucial in measuring on
uncoated substrates. To ensure optimum measurement accuracy at all
times, a white reference tile is integrated, allowing automatic
calibration without user intervention.
Tailored Models for Maximum Productivity
The SpectroEye portfolio has a solution for every need and price point
SpectroEye LT: an affordable entry-level solution that delivers
the primary functions required for process control at the press.
SpectroEye LT supports all the densitometric functions from density to
trapping, as well as the CIE L*a*b* function. It is the ideal device to
check CMYK prints according to ISO standards. SpectroEye LT can easily
be upgraded to SpectroEye through the purchase of a software access
code. Also available in small aperture (SA) (see below for SA
description)
SpectroEye: SpectroEye is ideal for customers who print CMYK and
spot colors and who track systematic process control. Also for use in
QA and ink mixing. Measures standard control bars utilizing 4.5mm
aperture.
SpectroEye SA: For customers who have smaller control elements,
SpectroEye SA is equipped with an aperture of 3.2mm designed
specifically for reading patches as small as 3.5mm. With the identical
accuracy of SpectroEye, SpectroEye SA offers customers who work with
smaller control elements the option for unparalleled quality control,
representing an incredible increase in production power. SA also
available for SpectroEye LT.
Print Process Control
SpectroEye is the ideal tool to help you reduce waste and stoppages. It
offers all the same functions you’ve been performing with your
densitometer - density, trapping, dot gain, and much more, as well as
the time saving auto-function which automatically recognizes which
measuring function was selected and shows the corresponding values for
density, color trapping, or dot gain.
SpectroEye is able to fully analyze special colors at a densitometric
level in a single measurement. Nothing stands in the way of using both
conventional densitometers and SpectroEye together. SpectroEye lets you
change the density standard at the press of a button, thus making it
compatible with your existing densitometer.
Densitometric functions
Densitometric measurement of special colors
BestMatch function—for adjusting the color of ink on press through in thickness or concentration
Accurate ink color analysis
Ensuring that the correct special colors are always available can be a
challenging job. SpectroEye lends a hand by taking precise spectral
measurements to ensure that incoming goods meet the specification, and
that the right formula is prepared during the ink mixing process.
SpectroEye can even be a part of a complete ink formulation system,
with the addition of ink formulation software from X-Rite.
SpectroEye offers a broad array of color spaces and color difference
equations, including the CMC, FMC II, and dE*2000 color difference
equations for the CIE L*A*B color system to ensure a perfect match to
your standard procedures for instrumental color control. Color
differences can be displayed at the press of a button - either
graphically or numerically allowing for quick and easy analysis. To
further speed data collection and analysis, measured samples can be
automatically associated with the closest reference.
Getting a fix on color behavior: How do I calculate the metamerism
index of two colors as quickly as possible? SpectroEye tests the
metamerism with three pre-definable test illuminants. All you need to
do is measure the two colors concerned.
INK ANALYSIS
Colorimetric functions
Color difference equations
Metamerism
Absolute and relative dye strength
Whiteness and yellowness indices
Comprehensive quality control
SpectroEye is the right assistant for quality control inspections for
incoming and outgoing goods. It helps you attain and maintain the most
stringent quality standards - from raw materials to finished product.
Colorimetric and densitometric functions, as well as color difference
equations will assist you in all phases of preparation, production and
inspection. But SpectroEye offers you even more: the absolute and
relative dye strength functions ensure that purchased inks contain the
correct amount of pigment or dye. Various measurements and calculation
methods for white and yellow standards help you ensure that paper
quality is consistent.
Digital versions of the most popular color guides - PANTONE, HKS, and
DIC - have been created especially for SpectroEye. They allow you to
confidently check special colors with ease. You can even store personal
libraries containing frequently used references.
SPECTROEYE CONNECTIVITY
IntelliTrax Integration:
The IntelliTrax automatic scanning system from X-Rite scans the color
bar of a typical press sheet in 15 seconds and instantly reports
measurement results on-screen, allowing quick and precise adjustments
to color as needed. SpectroEye spot measurements correlate with
IntelliTrax automatic scanning systems to maximize press-side color
control, productivity and profitability during make-ready and
production.
CxF Workflow:
The SpectroEye is integrated in the Color Exchange Format (CxF)
workflow. Data created by designers (e.g. with the i1) can be loaded
into the SpectroEye for quality assurance during the printing process.
With the free CxF loader tool, CxF data can be dragged and dropped into
the SpectroEye device.
NetProfiler2:
This optional tool allows you to maintain instrument quality, uptime
and reliability at your facility. NetProfiler2 certifies the
measurement performance of each SpectroEye used in the production
process on a regular basis – ensuring that each instrument is always
running at peak accuracy. By minimizing the variance between color
measurement data – either from one instrument to the next or from one
year to the next, NetProfiler2 is able to remove an important variable
that can negatively impact the color reproduction process.
Software Compatibility:
SpectroEye is fully supported by many applications, such as InkFormulation, ColorQuality, KeyWizard and others*.
InkFormulation: SpectroEye is fully integrated with
this system for accurate ink mixing, from the smallest printer’s
kitchen to the most sophisticated ink manufacturer’s lab.
InkFormulation 5 is the software of choice for fast, accurate recipe
creation, storage, approval, and retrieval.
ColorQuality: ColorQuality makes consistent color
quality verifiable, and quality control measurable. The proof of your
quality standards is provided by the printout of the clearly organized
record. Trends, CIE L*A*B, spectral values, and statistics can be
viewed at a glance. With SpectroEye, you get the ColorQuality Lite
version free to store a job and analyze your measurement data on your
computer.
KeyWizard: This software allows you to transfer the
measurement data in windows application (e.g. Excel). KeyWizard is
included with every SpectroEye.
*Note: The SpectroEye LT is fully supported by KeyWizard, CxF Loader
and DownloadUtility. However, it does not support reflection spectrum
functions and therefore cannot be used with the following X-Rite
software: InkFormulation, ColorQuality, NetProfiler, IntelliTrax and
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