EasyMatch® Quality Central is a PC-based color quality management platform that mirrors the embedded Essentials L2 software. Once installed and licensed, it allows users to:

• Connect to Essentials L2 instruments over a network

• Synchronize WorkSpaces and Jobs automatically

• Monitor and analyze measurement data from a centralized PC

• Copy, export, and automatically file-sync measurement data

• Launch or send standardized WorkSpaces between instruments

• Import legacy EasyMatch® QC data and migrate standards

This video walks through the complete setup process—from license activation on the instrument to network connection and data management configuration— ensuring users can confidently deploy Quality Central in production or lab environments.

 

 

 

EasyMatch Quality Central Quick Start Guide

1. Before You Begin

To be detected in Quality Central, the instrument must have a valid Quality Central license enabled in Essentials L2 (version 2026.1 or later). For best compatibility, update Essentials L2 to the current version whenever Quality Central is updated.

Before starting, make sure you have:

• A Quality Central license (USB flash drive)
• Access to download EasyMatch Quality Central from support.hunterlab.com
• An instrument updated to the current Essentials version. If your instrument is running an earlier version of Essentials L2, download and install the latest version from support.hunterlab.com before proceeding.

           Current Essentials L2 Software download is available, Agera L2, ColorFlex L2, Vista with Essentials L2.

• A PC connected to the same network as the instrument
• Minimum PC requirement:

Component	Minimum Requirements
Operating System	Windows 10 (64-bit), Professional or Enterprise Windows 11 (64-bit), Professional or Enterprise
Processor	1.5 GHz or faster, 64-bit processor
RAM	8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
Hard Drive	20 GB available disk space minimum (SSD recommended)
Network	1 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter (built-in or USB-C adapter required for instrument communication)
Display	1920 × 1080 resolution or higher
USB Ports	At least one available USB port (for instrument connection if required)
Internet Access	Required for software updates and instrument connection (if applicable)

Note: EasyMatch Quality Central 2026.3 and later supports ER and EasyGroup when these options are enabled in Essentials L2. See the ER System Validation and Compliance Notebook and the EasyGroup Supplement Manual for details.

2. Activate the License on the Instrument 

Insert the USB flash drive containing the Quality Central license into the instrument.

When the activation prompt appears on the Essentials L2 screen, select Enable.

Once activated, the instrument is ready for connection to Quality Central.

3. Install EasyMatch Quality Central on PC

• Download and run the EasyMatch Quality Central installer from support.hunterlab.com.


• Follow the prompts to complete the installation.


• Launch Quality Central and configure the storage directory. By default, each Windows user has a separate database under C:\Users. Use a shared folder if multiple Windows users need access to the same database.


• Enable ER only if the connected instrument is running Essentials L2-ER

4. Connect the Instrument

Connect the PC and instrument to the same network so they can communicate. HunterLab recommends using a customer network or DHCP-enabled switch whenever possible.

When Quality Central opens, instruments available on the network appear in the Instruments panel. Double-click the instrument you want to connect to.

The first time you connect, you will be prompted to enter an access code. On the instrument, navigate to:

Essentials L2 System Menu → Instrument Settings → Network Settings

Enter the displayed code into Quality Central. The instrument window will then open.

5. Viewing Measurement Data

All WorkSpaces and Jobs on the instrument are synchronized automatically in Quality Central.

 

5.1 Open a Job

Double-click a Job to load its measurements.

5.2 Display Data

Select one or more measurements to display them in the available views, including:

• EZ View
• Color Data Table
• Spectra Plot
• Spectra Data Table
• Color Plot
• Sample Image.

You may collapse the Workspace or Measurement panels to enlarge the data display area.

5.3 Display Multiple views at the same time 

Data View can display multiple tiles at the same time. Each view type can only be added once. To rearrange the layout, click and hold a view, then drag it to the desired position in the Data View.

 

6. Data Output

6.1 Copy and Paste

Measurement data shown in the Color Data Table or Spectra Data Table can be copied directly into a spreadsheet.

After selecting the desired measurements, right-click and choose Copy or Copy with Header. Standard keyboard shortcuts are supported.

6.2 Export Measurements

Measurements can be exported in a configured format per WorkSpace.

Select the measurements and use the Export function to choose file format and destination. The export configuration is saved with the WorkSpace.

6.3 Automatic CSV Export (File Sync)

Quality Central can automatically export measurements to CSV files.

Enable File Sync in the WorkSpace settings, then configure the destination folder and export rules under Settings → Integrations. Once enabled, CSV files update automatically when new measurements are taken.

File Sync cannot be enabled on default WorkSpaces. A custom WorkSpace must be created first.

7. Send or Launch a WorkSpace in Essentials L2

Launch on Instrument: A WorkSpace or Job can be opened directly on the instrument Essentials L2 from Quality Central.

Send to Instrument: You can also send a WorkSpace to another instrument Essentials L2, allowing standardized setup across multiple devices.

 

8. Legacy Data Import and Standard Migration

Import legacy EasyMatch® QC jobs through Settings → EasyMatchQC Import to preserve historical data in Quality Central.

Standards saved in EasyMatch® QC can be pushed to Essentials L2 instruments as WorkSpaces for consistent setup across instruments.

9. Why Use Quality Central?

Quality Central expands the capabilities of Essentials L2 by allowing you to:

• Synchronize measurement data continuously
• Monitor multiple instruments from one PC
• Copy and export data efficiently
• Automatically export measurement data
• Share WorkSpaces between instruments
• Import legacy EZMQC jobs and migrate standards

Essentials L2 operates on a single instrument.

Quality Central centralizes and enhances workflow management.

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