BYK Mac
BYK Mac
BYK Mac
Ergonomic design
and easy operation
The shape of the instrument is designed to ensure easy handling
and true portability. Due to its intuitive menu quality control of
metallic finishes has never been easier.
Menu guided operation according to your own sampling
procedure
Designated buttons for standard and sample readings
Scroll wheel to select menu functions
Large display: complete statistics for selectable values and
alphanumerical name input
Storage of up to 1000 readings in selectable memories
auto-chart software for professional analysis,
documentation and data management
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Accurate results and
low maintenance
The BYK-mac spectrophotometer uses a light source with long-
term stability and patented illumination control which provides
superior accuracy and low maintenance for many years.
Stable, long-term calibration needed only every three
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months
Temperature independent measurement results between
10 - 40 C without calibration
Excellent agreement between instruments
10 year warranty on the light source no lamp changes
needed
Always ready
Metallic Color
The instrument is operated with a rechargeable battery pack
(Li-Ion). The docking station automatically charges the battery
pack in the instrument as well as a spare pack located in the
docking station.
Optionally the instrument can be operated with 4 standard
mignon alkaline or rechargeable batteries.
The docking station also transfers measured data to a PC.
Physical Properties
Info!
For more information on visual evaluation
of effect finishes see byko-spectra effect,
page 127.
Technical Service
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BYK-mac with
small aperture New!
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CM-6362 BYK-mac
CM-6397 BYK-mac
CM-6363 BYK-mac Sensor
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CM-6398 BYK-mac Sensor
In compliance with:
Standards
ASTM D 2244, E 308, E 1164, E 2194
DIN 5033, 5036, 6174, 6175-2
Metallic Color
ISO 7724
SAE J 1545
Physical Properties
Color
Comes complete with:
Multi-angle spectrophotometer Measuring 45 illumination -15, 15, 25, 45, 75, 110
Black calibration standard Geometry aspecular viewing
White calibration standard with certificate Spectral Range 400 700 nm, 10 nm resolution
Cyan and effect checking reference
Protective cap Measurement Range 0 to 400 % reflectance
Cleaning set for bottom plate Repeatability 0.02 E* (10 consecutive measurements on white)
2 light protection covers Reproducibility 0.20 E* (average on 12 BCRA II tiles)
Seal replacement kit
*BYKWARE auto-chart software Color Scales E*; E CMC; E 94; E 2000; E 99; E DIN6175
Docking station with USB cable for memory transfer Illuminants A; C; D50; D65; F2; F7; F11; F12
Instrument interface cable for online data transfer Observer 2; 10
2 rechargeable Li-ion battery packs
Battery holder; 4 x AA batteries
Short instructions; Operating manual on CD Effect
Carrying case; Training Measurement 15 / 45 / 75 and diffused illumination
Technical Service
Free 1x preventive maintenance service during warranty period Geometry perpendicular viewing
Hardware Requirements: Effect Parameters S; S_a; S_i; G
Operating system: Windows 2000 or higher Repeatability S_a / S_i: 5% or > 0.50 / G = 0.05
Excel version: 2002 or higher VBA
Memory: min. 256 MB RAM (recommended 512 MB) Reproducibility S_a / S_i: 10% or > 1.00 / G = 0.15
Hard disk capacity: min. 100 MB
Monitor resolution: XGA (1024 x 768) or higher Measuring Time < 6 seconds
Disk drive: CD-ROM or DVD
Interface: USB-port Memory 1000 standards / samples
Language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Power Supply Rechargeable battery pack or 4 mignon AA batteries
(alkaline or rechargeable)
Operating Temperature 10 to 42 C (50 to 110 F)
Relative Humidity up to 85%, 35 C (95 F); non-condensing
Dimensions 21.8 x 8.1 x 14.7 cm (8.6 x 3.2 x 5.8 in.)
Weight approx. 1.3 kg (approx. 2.86 lbs)
Standard deviation
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BYK-mac Training Create your own reports in Excel
BYK-Gardner offers you more than just an instrument. We Transfer data from the database to Excel
assist you in analyzing your color readings as well as sparkle and Pivot function to define layout in Excel
graininess data. As a result you will be able to use the BYK-mac to
The training can be performed in one day or two half days. It is
save time and money, while at the same time improving quality.
recommended to split the training into two half days:
Therefore, the instrument comes with a one day training course
Day 1: Theory and basic operation (set-up organizer, taking
including:
readings and saving in a database)
1. Color and Effect Theory Day 2: 3-4 weeks later to ensure readings were taken and saved
Parameters influencing total color impression of effect in a database. Data analysis and standard QC report can
finishes be explained using custom specific data.
Color and effect differences for trouble shooting
Note: For replacement of white, cyan or effect standard, please contact your local service department.
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