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iCFilmUser Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N2. Package contents1 iCFilm2 Calibration wedge3 Serial cable4 Quick start guide5 Device certificate6 Registration card7 Device caseGretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide3

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N3. Packaging and transportationThe iCFilm should always be transported in the original packaging.4 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S H1E N4. Functional elements341 Display2 Serial interface576823 Button A4 Button B5 Measurement aperture6 Locking button7 Batteries8 Storage compartmentfor changeableaperturesGretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide5

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N5. Release and lock measuring headRelease measuring head• Release the measuring head by pulling out the locking button on the left-hand side of the measuring head• The display is switched off after approx. 30 seconds• The iCFilm can be switched back on by pressing any buttonLock measuring head• Fold up the iCFilm and push in the locking button• The display goes out after approx. 30 seconds6. ButtonsNameButton AButton BButton A + MeasureButton B + MeasureButton A + Button BFunctionality• Decrease value• Activate illumination for positioning• Increase value• Select measurement function• Execute a zeroing• Solid measurement for screen values• Change to calibration (Sloping)6 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N7. Display SignsDENSDOTNEG DOTSOFT DOTNEG SOFT DOTDensityScreen percentagesNegative screen percentagesSoft-screen percentagesNegative soft-screen percentagesGretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide7

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N8. Operation8.1 Select measurement apertureThe iCFilm comes with 3 interchangeable apertures with the diameters of Ø 1mm, Ø 2mm and Ø 3mm. The apertures can be storaged in thecompartment on the bottom of the unit.Before you put the iCFilm in operation, you should select the desired aperture. Position the aperture in the let in snug fit intended for it onthe baseplate.Below the aperture there is an illumination. To accurately place the film on the measuring aperture, the illumination can be activated byusing button A.Attention:Please always zero your unit after having changed your apertures.8 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N8.2 ZeroingAny measuring area on the film can be defined as a zero reference value which then applies to allsubsequent measurements.• Press shortly button A. Position the area of the film to be measured onto the measuring aperture.• Press button A and simultaneously push the iCFilm down.• Do not release the measurement head or button A before "0.00","0.0" or "100.0" is displayed.Note! The last zero reference is stored in the memory of the iCFilm even if the unit has been switched off.8.3 Measure density• Zero the device (see section 8.2).• Select "Dens" function by using button B as often as necessary.• Press shortly button A. Position the area of the film to be measured onto the measuring aperture.• Press the iCFilm down until the density value is displayed.GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide9

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N8.4 Measure screen percentages• Zero the device (see section 8.2).• Select "DOT" function by using button B as often as necessary.• Press shortly button A. Place the solid patch on the measuring aperture.• Press the button B and simultaneously push the iCFilm down until "100.0" is displayed.• Press shortly button A. Place the required dot area patch on the measuring aperture.• Press the iCFilm down until the digital value is displayed.• Any amount of dot percentage measurements can now be made.8.5 Measure negative screen percentages• Zero the device (see section 8.2).• Select "NEG DOT" function by using button B as often as necessary.• Press shortly button A. Place the required negative dot area patch on the measuring aperture.• Press the iCFilm down until the digital value is displayed.10 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N8.6 Measure soft dotThis mode allows you to correct the value in the 50% area within -10% and 0%. All measurement values over and below 50% will then beadapted. No correction is possible for 0% and 100%. The correction adapts the measuring value of soft dots to their real size.With this function, non-printable dots (characterized by their low density, can not be reproduced on plate and press) can be eliminated.This can also be used to adapt the iCFilm to a dot reference with a true 50% dot area (i.e. UGRA Plate Control Wedge, RIT MicrolineResolution Target, etc.).• Zero the device (see section 8.2).• Select "SOFT DOT" function by using button B as often as necessary.• Select the adjustment mode by pressing buttons A and B simultaneously and keep them pressed until “SOFT DOT ADJ” is displayed.• Press shortly button A. Place the required dot % area patch on the measuring aperture.• Press the iCFilm down until the digital value e.g. 54.0 is displayed.• Use buttons A or B to adjust the iCFilm to the requested value e.g. 50.0:Press button A to reduce the displayed valuePress button B to increase the displayed value• Select function "SOFT DOT" by pressing button A and B simultaneously.• Any amount of soft dot % measurements can now be made.GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide11

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N8.7 Measure negative soft dot• Zero the device (see section 8.2).• Select "NEG SOFT DOT " function by using button B as often as necessary.• Select the adjustment mode by pressing buttons A and B simultaneously and keep them pressed until “NEG SOFT DOT ADJ” isdisplayed.• Press shortly button A. Place the required negative dot % area patch on the measuring aperture.• Press the iCFilm down until the digital value e.g. 46.0 is displayed.• Use buttons A or B to adjust the iCFilm to the requested value e.g. 50.0.Press button A to reduce the displayed value.Press button B to increase the displayed value.• Select "NEG SOFT DOT" function by pressing button A and B simultaneously.• Any amount of negative soft dot % measurements can now be made.12 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N9. CalibrationA GretagMacbeth calibration wedge is supplied for checking the calibration of the iCFilm.Attention: Check the expiration date on the calibration wedge. Correct measuring results can only be obtained with a valid calibrationwedge. Protect the GretagMacbeth calibration wedge from heat and direct sunlight, chemicals, mechanical influences, etc. A defectivecalibration wedge may lead to a faulty calibration and therefore incorrect measuring results.9.1 Calibration checkThe calibration check of the iCFilm should be performed periodically using the GretagMacbeth calibration wedge.• Zero the device on the zero field of the calibration wedge (see section 8.2).• Select "DENS" function by using button B as often as necessary.• Press shortly button A. Place the density patch of the calibration wedge onto the measurement aperture.• Press down the iCFilm until the density value is displayed.If the measured density value deviates from the density calibration value by more than ± 0.01 D, then the instrument must be calibrated.GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide13

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N9.2 Calibration procedureAlways use the GretagMacbeth calibration wedge to calibrate the iCFilm.• Zero the device on the zero field of the calibration wedge (see section 8.2).• Select "DENS" function by using button B as often as necessary.• Press buttons A and B simultaneously and keep them pressed until the current slope factor is displayed (original 1000).• Press shortly button A. Place the density patch of the calibration wedge onto the measurement aperture.• Press down the iCFilm until the density value is displayed (e.g. 1.80).• Use buttons A or B to adjust the iCFilm to the requested value (e.g. 1.75):Press button A to decrease the displayed valuePress button B to increase the displayed value• To cancel "DENS ADJ" mode press buttons A and B simultaneously until “DENS” appears.• Perform calibration check according to section 9.1.14 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N10 Adapt iCFilm to other measurement devicesWith a simple operation the slope factor of the iCFilm can be adjusted to match other densitometers. The calibration can be performed withreference either to a required density value or to a given slope factor (if known). The proceeding is the same as mentioned in section 9 for thecalibration.10.1 Conditions for adapting the iCFilm to other devices• Both densitometers must work on the same principle (optical system).• Both densitometers must be set to zero on the same reference.• The measurement for comparative calibration must be in a medium density range.GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide15

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N10.2 Procedure of adaptation• Select "DENS" function by using button B as often as necessary.• Press buttons A and B simultaneously and keep them pressed until the current slope factor is displayed (original 1000).• Press shortly button A. Place the required density patch on the aperture.• Press down the measurement head until the digital value e.g. 1.80 is displayed.• Use buttons A or B to adjust the iCFilm to the requested value (value of other measurement device, e.g. 1.75):Press button A to decrease the displayed valuePress button B to increase the displayed value• To cancel "ADJ DENS" mode press buttons A and B simultaneously until “DENS” appears.The two densitometers are now compatible, and the new slope factor can be read on the display by briefly pressing buttons A and Bsimultaneously. The iCFilm is supplied with the slope set to a value of 1.000 and this value can be changed within a range of 750 to 1.250 toany required slope value. Press either button A or button B to decrease or increase the displayed value until the required digital slopevalue is shown. This procedure does not require any measurement operation and the values attained (multipliers) can be adjusted atany time.16 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N11. Replacing the BatteriesIf the "LO BAT" sign appears in the display your batteries need to be replaced soon.Procedure:• Remove the cover from the battery compartment• Remove the old batteries• Insert the new batteries while taking the polarity into account (The polarity and the mounting position are illustrated inthe battery compartment)• Put the battery cover back on again• Dispose of the old batteries in accordance with regulations12. Error MessagesAn operation or calibration error on screening positions, causes the "EE.E" message to appear. The measurement procedure must be repeatedfrom the beginning.Other errors:• No value will be displayed: The iCFilm was pushed down for a measurement for lessthan 0.5 seconds.GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide17

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N13. Warranty registrationIn order to receive technical support, you need to register your new DensiEyeTo register the iCFilm you can either complete and return the registration card or register it online at http://www.gretagmacbeth.com.14. RecertificationGretagMacbeth recommends annual re-certification of the iCFilm Transmission densitometer.Contact your GretagMacbeth dealer or your nearest GretagMacbeth Service Centre for more information on the recertification process.15. ServiceNever try to repair the GretagMacbeth iCFilm yourself in any circumstancesAll warranty claims are immediately invalidated if the device is opened without authorisation.Contact GretagMacbeth Support or your nearest GretagMacbeth Service Centre if you think the device is no longer functioning or is notfunctioning correctly.18 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N13. Technical DataParameterSpecificationMeasurement range Density 0.0 – 6.0 D (Aperture Ø 3 mm)0.0 – 5.5 D (Apertures Ø 2 mm, Ø 1 mm)Linearity, RepeatabilityDot area 0 – 100 %Negative Dot 100 – 0 %Soft Dot and Neg. Soft Dot Max. decrease at 50 %: 10 %+/- 0.01 DPrecision +/- 0.5 %CalibrationMeasurement geometryAperturesLength of measurement armDisplayCommunication interfacePower supplySlope for density measurementsSpecular / diffuseØ 1 mm, Ø 2 mm, Ø 3 mm7 cmDigital, LCDSerialMeasurements / Battery set 40.000DimensionsWeight(Specifications subject to change without notice)4 batteries (AA)144 x 83 x 41 mm470 gramsGretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide19

E N G L I S HUser GuideE N17 Serial InterfaceThe iCFilm is equipped with a serial interface. To obtain access to the serial interface socket, remove the black cover on the rear of theinstrument head.The serial interface is configured as follows in the factory:Format: Standard RS 232Data rate:1’200 baudData frame:8 Bit, no parity, 1 stop bit20 GretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide

User GuideEN G L I S HE N18. CE declaration of conformityThe undersigned declare for and on behalf of the manufacturerthat the productGretag-Macbeth AGAlthardstrasse 70CH-8105 RegensdorfSwitzerlandTransmission DensitometeriCFilmis in conformity with the provisions of the following CE directive(s) (including all applicable amendments):73/23/EEC Electrical equipment for use within specified voltage limits89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility and the standards and/or technical specifications referenced overleaf have been applied.The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed: 04CH-8105 Regensdorf, Switzerland Dr. Iris Mangelschots Christian BenzDecember 15, 2004 Vice President Product ManagerGretagMacbeth ® iCFilm User Guide21