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BYK-mac i Total color impression of effect finishes Appearance The appearance of effect finishes is influenced by different viewing angles and viewing conditions. Apart from a light-dark flop and color shift special sparkling effects can be created. The BYK-mac i spectrophotometer is unique as it measures both multi-angle color and flake characterization in one portable device. ■ Traditional 5-angle color measurement: 15° / 25° / 45° / 75° / 110° ■ Additional color measurement behind the gloss for color travel of interference pigments: -15° ■ Sparkle and graininess measurement for flake characterization Metallic Color Ergonomic design and easy operation Physical Properties 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 color display – easy-to-read inside and outside ■ Storage of up to 1000 readings in selectable memories ■ smart-chart software for professional analysis, documentation and data management Reliable readings at any time BYK-Gardner GmbH, Lausitzer Str. 8, 82538 Geretsried, Tel. +49-8171-3493-0 • BYK-Gardner USA, Phone 800-343-7721 • www.byk.com Technical Service In order to guarantee stable positioning, the BYK-mac i is equipped with trigger pins on the bottom plate of the instrument. If the pins do not have contact with the surface, an error message will be displayed. This ensures reproducible results on test panels as well as curved parts (r > 500 mm). Additionally, the surface temperature is measured and s

Accurate results and low maintenance The BYK-mac i spectrophotometer uses a light source with longterm stability and patented illumination control which provides superior accuracy and low maintenance for many years. ■ Stable, long-term calibration – needed only every three months ■ Temperature independent measurement results between 10 – 40 °C – without calibration ■ Excellent agreement between instruments allowing usage of digital standards among the supply chain ■ 10 year warranty on the light source – no lamp changes needed Always ready The instrument is operated with a rechargeable...

In compliance with: Standards ASTM DIN DIN EN ISO ISO SAE Technical Specifications Description BYK-mac i 23 mm BYK-mac i 12 mm Measuring Area 23 mm diameter 12 mm diameter BYK-mac i Sensor 23 mm BYK-mac i Sensor 12 mm Free 1x preventive maintenance service during warranty period System Requirements: Operating system: Windows® XP SP3, Vista SP2 or Windows 7 Microsoft® .NET Framework 4 Excel® version 32 bit: 2003, 2007 or 2010 incl. VBA Hardware: Core 2 Duo, 2.2 GHz, or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Hard-disk capacity: min. 100 MB Monitor resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixel or higher Disk drive:...

BYK-mac i Training BYK-Gardner offers you more than just an instrument. We assist you in analyzing your color readings as well as sparkle and graininess data. As a result you will be able to use the BYK-mac i to save time and money, while at the same time improving quality. Therefore, the instrument comes with a one day training course including: 1. Color and Effect Theory ■ Parameters influencing total color impression of effect finishes ■ Color and effect differences for trouble shooting 2. Operation and Software training smart-process ■ Standard management ■ Set-up an “organizer” to...