EasyCal Instrument Validation Services

HunterLab EasyCal® Instrument Validation Services offer an easy, cost-effective way for users to verify your instruments calibration and performance without having to waste additional time and resources. EasyCal is the optimal standard for performance verification and self-certification, helping you to maintain constant compliance with ISO and other industry regulations. EasyCal™ allows users to test their color measurement equipment using HunterLab supplied traceable reference standards, saving both time and money. These standards are available in tile sets for reflectance spectrophotometers, and filter sets for transmission spectrophotometers. EasyCal is available as a kit which includes everything needed to verify and self-certify your instrument’s performance with efficiency and accuracy. Simply order the appropriate kit for your instrument type, follow the instructions that are included with the kit to measure and document your instruments results, and return the kit along with your measurement data. With EasyCal you can have confidence in your spectrophotometer’s performance, and ensure its certifications are up to standard. We have designed our tools to offer reliable testing accuracy, so your spectrophotometer delivers its best performance every time. We offer quality you can trust, and it only takes a short test to ensure ongoing performance and compliance.

Aeros Reflectance Validation

Instructions for Validating your Aeros using EasyCal:

1. Insert the EasyCal Tile Set USB drive into the Aeros

2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Aeros screen to configure the color data table to display L*a*b* values and use the D65/10 illuminant observer

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3. Record the current position of the horizontal arm, then move the arm to center it over the turntable by moving the sensor head to the 0 position – (after completing the series of measurements for the test, ensure you move the sensor head back to its original position before measuring your product)

4. Click back onto the gear icon and select ‘Diagnostics’

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5. Select ‘Validate’

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6. Select ‘OK’ and ‘Browse’ to look for license key

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7. Once your license key is selected, enter your company information. This will be used by HunterLab to contact you in the event your tiles fail

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8. Check the ‘Select/Clear All’ button under Select Standards to ensure all four tiles will be measured

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9. Click the ‘New’ button on the bottom left corner to begin measuring

10. Enter the name of the technician performing the test

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11. Press ‘Start’ and then ‘OK’ to begin standardization and follow along with the prompts beginning with the instrument white tile

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12. After standardization, remove the standardization box and insert the black puck found in the middle of the EasyCal tile kit into the aperture of the turntable and place the EasyCal white tile on top of the puck to begin measuring

    • There will be 5 measurements of each tile, be careful not to move tile until the screen prompts you

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13. Repeat for the remaining 3 tiles

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15. Click on ‘Export’ or ‘Print’ for your certificate

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For more information click on these links:

Aeros Users Manual

 

Print EasyCal Instructions:

Agera Reflectance Validation

Instructions for Validating your Agera using EasyCal:

  1. Before beginning the validation process,
    • The instructions below assume that the user is familiar with the instrument and has working knowledge of instrument configuration and operation.  Please refer to the User Manual for detailed operating instructions prior to proceeding.
    • Configure the color data table to display L*a*b* values and use the D65/10 illuminant observer. Select the 1"/25mm port plate (MAV) and UV Nominal.
    • Standardize your instrument using its standardization tiles.
    • Refer to the instrument User's Manual for Standardization and Instrument Setup instructions.
  2. Open the EasyCal Verification Submission form by clicking this link:  
    EasyCal Instrument Validation Data Submission Form
  3. Fill in your test site information.
  4. Locate the instrument serial number on the back of your instrument and enter it exactly as it appears on the label.
  5. Find the TileSet ID on top of the EasyCal Tile Set box and select it from the drop down list
  6. Begin the measurement process by following the directions on the EasyCal Validation form.
  7. Start with the white tile:
  8. Hold the tile by its edges.
  9. Position the tile in the middle of the port plate, ensuring the indentation on the tile aligns with the marking on the port plate (forward towards the screen).
  10. Click the "Read Sample" button.
  11. Record the measurement values for later entry or enter the measured values directly into the form.
  12. Continue measuring and recording the values of the remaining tiles as directed by the form, following the same procedure as with the white tile.
  13. After measuring all tiles, the process is repeated for measurements of the four tiles, starting again with the white tile and continuing with the other tiles.
  14. Once you have completed and entered all measurements, submit your results to HunterLab for review and approval by clicking the "submit" button in the EasyCal Instrument Validation Data Submission Form.
  15. Upon successful verification (PASS), you will receive an email from HunterLab containing your certificate (PDF Form).
  16. HunterLab will contact the user listed in the form if any problems are found with the submission or the validation is unsuccessful (Fail).

For more information click on these links:

Agera User Manual:

Agera User Manual

 

EasyCal Instructional Video:

 

ESSENTIALS Family of Instruments Video:

 

EasyCal® Reflectance Instrument Validation Services