PR-7XX SpectraScan®

User’s Manual

PHOTO RESEARCH
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North Syracuse, NY 13212-3349
Phone: (315) 701-0678
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Table of Contents
Chapter - 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 10
Standard Equipment ......................................................................................................... 10
Chapter - 2 System overview .................................................................................................... 11
LCD screen ................................................................................................................................ 13
Graphical User Interface (GUI) ......................................................................................... 13
Title Bar ............................................................................................................................ 16
System Status Icons ......................................................................................................... 16
Command Bar................................................................................................................... 17
Back Button ...................................................................................................................... 17
Making Measurements ..................................................................................................... 17
Viewing Measurements .................................................................................................... 17
System Information .................................................................................................................... 18
I/O ports ..................................................................................................................................... 18
External Trigger Connector .............................................................................................. 19
(#1 in Figure 10) ............................................................................................................... 19
RS-232 Connector - optional ............................................................................................ 21
(#2 in Figure 10) ............................................................................................................... 21
Mini USB 1.1 Connector ................................................................................................... 22
(#3 in Figure 10) ............................................................................................................... 22
Power Connector .............................................................................................................. 22
(#4 in Figure 10) ............................................................................................................... 22
Connecting the AC Adapter ....................................................................................................... 22
MS-75 Standard Objective Lens ................................................................................................ 22
Installing and / Removing the Standard Lens ................................................................... 23
Removing the Objective Lens........................................................................................... 24
Installing the Objective Lens............................................................................................. 24
Software ..................................................................................................................................... 24
SpectraWin™ 2 Software ................................................................................................. 24
SpectraWin 2 Lite .............................................................................................................. 24
SpectraWin 2 Pro ............................................................................................................... 24
Optical Accessories ................................................................................................................... 25
Variable Focus Lenses .............................................................................................................. 27
Fixed Focus Lenses ................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter - 3 Theory of Operation ............................................................................................... 29
Chapter - 4 Basic Setup Procedures ........................................................................................ 33

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Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 33
Before you Begin Using the Instrument ..................................................................................... 33
Calibrating the Touch Screen Display .............................................................................. 33
Setting Instrument Preferences ................................................................................................. 34
How to Adjust Power Savings Settings ............................................................................ 35
How to Enable and Disable Instrument Sounds and Alerts ............................................. 36
USB Hub Type Connectivity Options ............................................................................... 37
To change the USB Hub Type ........................................................................................... 38
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................ 39
Changing Units ................................................................................................................. 39
RS-232 Connectivity ......................................................................................................... 41
Reset to Default ................................................................................................................ 42
Hard Reset........................................................................................................................ 42
Chapter - 5 Setup Menu ........................................................................................................... 43
Instrument Setup Instructions .................................................................................................... 43
How to Select the Bandwidth............................................................................................ 43
how to Select an Aperture ................................................................................................ 44
How to Select A Primary Accessory ................................................................................. 44
How to Select an Add-on Accessory ................................................................................ 44
How to Set the Number of Measurements to Average ..................................................... 44
How to Set the Adaptive Exposure Time .......................................................................... 45
How to Set a Fixed Exposure Time .................................................................................. 45
How to Set the Instrument Sensitivity Range ................................................................... 45
How to Set the Measurement Speed ............................................................................... 46
How to Set the SYNC Mode ............................................................................................. 46
How to Set Smart Dark Mode ........................................................................................... 47
Measurement Modes ..................................................................................................................... 48
Standard Mode .......................................................................................................................... 48
L*u*v* / L*a*b* Modes ................................................................................................................ 48
How to Make L*u*v* or L*a*b* Measurements ................................................................. 49
RGB Display Cal ........................................................................................................................ 52
Setting up RGB DisplayCal Measurements ...................................................................... 52
Mode Field ........................................................................................................................ 53
Selecting a Phosphor......................................................................................................... 53
Setting the White Point ...................................................................................................... 54
Match Sample Procedure .................................................................................................. 55

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Y x,y (or x,y) Data Entry Procedure ................................................................................... 56
Y x,y Procedure ................................................................................................................. 56
Making an RGB Display Cal Measurement ....................................................................... 57
Color Rendering Index (CRI) – Optional for PR-7XX. ............................................................... 58
Setting up CRI Measurements ......................................................................................... 59
Reference Source .............................................................................................................. 59
How To Select the Reference source ............................................................................ 59
Auto Create Source Option ........................................................................................... 61
CCT Tolerance .............................................................................................................. 61
Chromaticity Tolerance (CIE 1960 uv) .......................................................................... 62
CRI Measurement Results ............................................................................................ 62
Standard Illuminants ...................................................................................................................... 63
Timed Measurements .................................................................................................................... 64
How to Set Timed Measurements Parameters .......................................................................... 64
Continuous Measurements ............................................................................................... 65
Advanced Setup ............................................................................................................................ 66
Custom Spectral Calibration ...................................................................................................... 66
Accessing the Custom Spectral Calibration Menu ........................................................... 66
Importing Data .................................................................................................................. 67
As a .MEA File ................................................................................................................... 67
As a .TXT File .................................................................................................................... 68
CIE Pass / Fail (Optional) .......................................................................................................... 69
Using CIE Pass / Fail ........................................................................................................ 69
Accessing the Pass / Fail Menu: ....................................................................................... 69
Defining Pass / Fail Regions ............................................................................................. 70
Rectangles (or Squares) ................................................................................................ 70
Ellipses (or Circles) ........................................................................................................ 71
Polygons ........................................................................................................................ 73
User Profiles .................................................................................................................................. 75
How to Save a User Profile ........................................................................................................ 75
How to Rename a Profile ........................................................................................................... 75
How to Recall a Profile ............................................................................................................... 75
Reset to Default ............................................................................................................................. 76
How to Reset to Default ............................................................................................................. 76
Chapter - 6 Utilities Functions ................................................................................................... 77
How to Restore Calibration/Illuminant files .................................................................................... 77
Requirements: ............................................................................................................................ 77
Restore Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 77
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How to Update the Firmware ......................................................................................................... 78
Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 78
Secure Digital (SD) card. ........................................................................................................... 78
Update Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 78
Chapter - 7 File Settings ........................................................................................................... 81
How to Access the File Setting Screen ............................................................................ 81
Auto Save .......................................................................................................................... 81
SD File Field ..................................................................................................................... 81
How to Create a New Measurement File........................................................................... 82
How to Delete a Measurement File ................................................................................... 83
How to Rename a Measurement File ............................................................................... 83
How to Set Auto Save on Shutdown ................................................................................ 84
Explorer Settings ........................................................................................................................ 85
Accessing the Explorer Settings Screen .......................................................................... 85
Current View ..................................................................................................................... 85
SD File .............................................................................................................................. 85
How to Recall measurements stored on the SD card ................................................................ 86
Measurement Types .................................................................................................................. 86
Luminance / Radiance ............................................................................................................... 86
Chapter - 8 How to Make a Luminance / Radiance Measurement ........................................... 89
Using an Objective Lenses ................................................................................................ 89
Using the FP-730 ............................................................................................................... 91
Using the LA-730 Luminance Adaptor............................................................................... 92
Chapter - 9 How to Make an Illuminance / Irradiance Measurement ....................................... 93
Illuminance / Irradiance .............................................................................................................. 93
Using the CR-730 .............................................................................................................. 94
Using the RS-3 or SRS-3 Reflectance Standard ............................................................... 95
Measuring Procedure ........................................................................................................ 95
Cleaning and Handling Instructions for the RS-3 (and SRS-3) ..................................... 96
Using the ICC-730 Integrating Sphere .............................................................................. 97
Measuring Procedure .................................................................................................... 97
Chapter - 10 Luminous / Radiant Intensity ............................................................................. 99
How to Make Luminous Intensity / Radiant Intensity Measurements ...................................... 100
Description ....................................................................................................................... 100
Geometrical Considerations ........................................................................................ 100
Procedure - LED Adapter Cap Replacement .............................................................. 100
Making Measurements ................................................................................................ 100

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Chapter - 11 Luminous / Radiant Flux .................................................................................. 101
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 101
Installing the IS-730 ..................................................................................................... 102
Mounting the LED ........................................................................................................ 102
Adjusting the Mounting Tube Height ........................................................................... 102
Making a Measurement ............................................................................................... 103
Chapter - 12 Connectivity ..................................................................................................... 105
USB .......................................................................................................................................... 105
Installing the USB Driver ................................................................................................ 105
USB Hub Type ................................................................................................................ 107
Determining USB Hub Power (Windows 7 Only) ........................................................... 107
Setting USB Hub Type on the PR-7XX .......................................................................... 108
RS-232 (optional) ..................................................................................................................... 110
Hardware Protocol .......................................................................................................... 110
Bluetooth (optional) .................................................................................................................. 111
Pairing the PR-7XX ........................................................................................................ 111
Appendix - 1 Remote Control Mode ...................................................................................... 115
Installing the USB Driver .......................................................................................................... 115
Using Remote Control Commands .......................................................................................... 115
Entering Remote Mode ............................................................................................................ 116
Remote Control Command Summary ...................................................................................... 118
Remote Control Command Detail ................................................................................................ 119
Setup Commands ........................................................................................................................ 121
Measurement and Data Send Codes ............................................................................. 126
Data Code Summary ...................................................................................................... 127
Data Code Details .......................................................................................................... 128
Remote Control Error Codes ................................................................................................... 134
Remote Control Measurement Errors ............................................................................ 134
Remote Control Parsing Errors ...................................................................................... 134
Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 136
Cleaning Lenses / Optical Accessories ................................................................................... 136
Cleaning Exterior Surfaces ...................................................................................................... 136
Recalibration ............................................................................................................................ 136
Factory Repair ......................................................................................................................... 136
In-Warranty Repair ......................................................................................................... 136
Out-of-Warranty Repair ................................................................................................... 137
Appendix 3 – PR-7XX Lens Chart .................................................................................. 138

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Table of Figures
FIGURE 1 - PR-7XX SPECTRASCAN SIDE VIEW................................................................................. 11
FIGURE 2 - I/O PANEL ENLARGEMENT ............................................................................................... 11
FIGURE 3 - PR-7XX REAR VIEW ....................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 4 - 5 WAY FUNCTION SWITCH .............................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 5 - PR-7XX SYSTEM MENU. ................................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 6 - PR-7XX TITLE BAR. ........................................................................................................ 16
FIGURE 7 : PR-7XX MEASUREMENT COMMAND BAR. ......................................................................... 17
FIGURE 8 - PR-7XX MEASUREMENT VIEW COMMAND BAR. ................................................................. 17
FIGURE 9 - PR-7XX STARTUP / SYSTEM INFORMATION SCREEN. ........................................................ 18
FIGURE 10 - PR-7XX I/O CONNECTOR PANEL. .................................................................................. 18
FIGURE 11 - EXTERNAL TRIGGER PIN-OUT. ........................................................................................ 19
FIGURE 12 - SAMPLE EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CIRCUIT DRIVERS. ..................................................... 20
FIGURE 13 - SAMPLE EXTERNAL TRIGGER OUTPUT CIRCUIT................................................................ 21
FIGURE 14 - PR-7XX RS-232 OPTION. ............................................................................................. 21
FIGURE 15 - MINI-B USB CONNECTOR. ............................................................................................ 22
FIGURE 16 - MS-75 OBJECTIVE LENS. .............................................................................................. 23
FIGURE 17 – SPECTRUM MEASURED BY THE AND PR-7XX................................................................ 29
FIGURE 18 – PR-7XX SPECTROMETER ............................................................................................ 30
FIGURE 19 - PR-7XX SIMPLIFIED BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................................................... 30
FIGURE 20 - CIE 1931 TRISTIMULUS FUNCTIONS .............................................................................. 31
FIGURE 21 - INITIAL SCREEN ............................................................................................................. 33
FIGURE 22 - SYSTEM MENU............................................................................................................... 34
FIGURE 23 - CALIBRATE TOUCH SCREEN ............................................................................................ 34
FIGURE 24 - SYSTEM MENU FIGURE 25 - PREFERENCES MENU ...................................................... 35
FIGURE 26 - POWER SAVING MENU .................................................................................................. 35
FIGURE 27 - BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST SCREEN ........................................................................... 36
FIGURE 28 - SOUNDS AND ALERTS SCREEN ...................................................................................... 37
FIGURE 29 - CONNECTIVITY MENU .................................................................................................... 38
FIGURE 30 - DATE AND TIME SCREEN ............................................................................................... 39
FIGURE 31 - UNITS MENU ................................................................................................................. 40
FIGURE 32 - RS-232 CONNECTIVITY .................................................................................................. 41
FIGURE 33 - MAIN SCREEN FIGURE 34 - SYSTEM MENU .................................................................. 43
FIGURE 35 - SETUP MENU FIGURE 36 - PR-7XX INSTRUMENT SETUP .............................. 43
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FIGURE 37 – MEASUREMENT AVERAGE ENTRY SCREEN .................................................................... 44
FIGURE 38 – EXPOSURE TIME ENTRY SCREEN .................................................................................. 45
FIGURE 39 - SYNC PERIOD DATA ENTRY SCREEN ............................................................................ 47
FIGURE 40 - L*U*V* SETUP SCREEN FIGURE 41 - FILE RECALL SCREEN .......................................... 49
FIGURE 42 - STANDARD ILLUMINANTS SCREEN .................................................................................. 49
FIGURE 43 - L*U*V* SETUP SCREEN .................................................................................................. 50
FIGURE 44 - L*U*V* RESULT SCREEN ............................................................................................... 51
FIGURE 45 - RGB DISPLAY CAL SETUP SCREEN ............................................................................... 52
FIGURE 46 - RGB PHOSPHOR SELECT SCREEN ................................................................................ 53
FIGURE 47 - SELECT RGB ILLUMINANT SCREEN ................................................................................ 54
FIGURE 48 - RGB DISPLAY CAL SETUP SCREEN ............................................................................... 55
FIGURE 49 - Y XY DATA ENTRY SCREEN ........................................................................................... 56
FIGURE 50 - RGB DATA ENTRY ........................................................................................................ 57
FIGURE 51 - RGB MEASUREMENT SCREEN ....................................................................................... 58
FIGURE 52 - COLORS USED TO DETERMINE AVERAGE CRI .................................................................. 58
FIGURE 53 - CRI SETUP SCREEN ...................................................................................................... 59
FIGURE 54 - CRI SOURCE SELECT SCREEN ...................................................................................... 60
FIGURE 55 - CRI SETUP SCREEN WITH SELECTED SOURCE DATA ......................................................... 61
FIGURE 56 - CCT FOR PLANKIAN OR DAYLIGHT SOURCE ENTRY SCREEN ........................................... 61
FIGURE 57 - CCT TOLERANCE ENTRY SCREEN ................................................................................. 62
FIGURE 58 - CRI RESULT SCREEN.................................................................................................... 62
FIGURE 59 - STANDARD ILLUMINANTS SCREEN ................................................................................. 63
FIGURE 60 - TIMED MEASUREMENTS SCREEN ................................................................................... 64
FIGURE 61 - MEASUREMENT INTERVAL ENTRY FIELD ......................................................................... 65
FIGURE 62 - UTILITIES MENU ............................................................................................................ 77
FIGURE 63. PR-7XX UTILITIES MENU................................................................................................ 78
FIGURE 64 - PR-7XX FIRMWARE UPDATE PROMPT. ........................................................................... 79
FIGURE 65 - SECURE DIGITAL CARD FILE SETTINGS. .......................................................................... 81
FIGURE 66 - MEASUREMENT FILE DOES NOT EXIST ON SD CARD. ....................................................... 82
FIGURE 67 - SD CARD NEW MEASUREMENT FILE NAME ENTRY. ........................................................... 82
FIGURE 68 - SECOND CHARACTERS SET. ........................................................................................... 83
FIGURE 69 - MEASUREMENT FILE RENAME......................................................................................... 83
FIGURE 70 - AUTO SAVE ON SHUTDOWN PROMPT............................................................................... 84
FIGURE 71 - EXPLORER SETTINGS. ................................................................................................... 85

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FIGURE 72. FILE EXPLORER. ............................................................................................................. 85
FIGURE 73 - ILLUMINANCE / LUMINANCE CONCEPT............................................................................. 87
FIGURE 74 - MS-75 LENS ................................................................................................................ 89
FIGURE 75 - APERTURE ALIGNMENT ................................................................................................. 90
FIGURE 76 - INSTRUMENT SETUP MENU ............................................................................................ 90
FIGURE 77 - FP-655 / FP-670 ......................................................................................................... 91
FIGURE 78 - LA-730 LUMINANCE ADAPTOR....................................................................................... 92
FIGURE 79 - ILLUSTRATION OF ILLUMINANCE...................................................................................... 93
FIGURE 80 - CR-730 ....................................................................................................................... 94
FIGURE 81 - ICC-730 INTEGRATING SPHERE .................................................................................... 97
FIGURE 82 - ILLUSTRATION OF LUMINOUS INTENSITY ......................................................................... 99
FIGURE 83 - LR-730 LED RECEPTOR ............................................................................................... 99
FIGURE 85 - IS-730 OUTER VIEW ................................................................................................... 101
FIGURE 86 – IS-730 INTERNAL VIEW ........................................................................................... 102
FIGURE 87 – IS-730 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................... 103
FIGURE 88 - NEW HARDWARE WIZARD. ............................................................................................ 105
FIGURE 89 - PR-7XX USB DRIVER INSTALL. ................................................................................... 106
FIGURE 90 - WINDOWS COMPATIBILITY WARNING FOR PR-7XX USB DRIVER. .................................. 106
FIGURE 91 - PR-7XX USB DRIVER INSTALL COMPLETE. .................................................................. 107
FIGURE 93 - USB POWER SCREEN ................................................................................................. 108
FIGURE 94 - USB CONNECTIVITY MENU. .......................................................................................... 108
FIGURE 95 - PR-7XX RS-232 OPTION. ........................................................................................... 110
FIGURE 96 – RS-232 CONNECTIVITY, BAUD RATE SETUP. .............................................................. 111
FIGURE 98. - WINDOWS DEVICE MANAGER ...................................................................................... 115

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Chapter - 1 INTRODUCTION
The PR-7XX SpectraScans are the newest additions to the already world renowned SpectraScan
colorimeter series of instruments. These laboratory grade spectroradiometers utilize a cooled, fast-
scanning photo diode array, a 3.5” color touch screen display, and AutoSync ® for automatically
synchronizing the exposure time to the source refresh rate ensuring the utmost accuracy. Other features
include an external trigger port allowing remote measurement activation from a push button or peripheral
device, a USB Interface and a Secure Digital (SD) card for measurement storage. The spectral range of
the PR-730, PR-740, and PR-788 is visible (380 nm to 780 nm) while the PR-735 and PR-745 extends
the spectral range into the near infrared (380 nm to 1080 nm).
For wireless control, the PR-7XX can be supplied with a Class 1 Bluetooth® interface for operation of up
to 100 meters (330 feet) from the controller.
For the ultimate in portability, a Li-ion battery is available providing over 8 hours of operation on a single
charge.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
The standard PR-7XX includes:
o SpectraScan (PR-7XX).
o MS-75 Lens.
o USB 1.1 Port.
o Secure Digital (SD) Card.
o AC-740-6 – 6’ Universal input AC Adapter.
o USB-10 – 10 ft (3.05 m) USB Interconnecting Cable.
o CD with drivers, Instruction Manual and demo version of SpectraWin software.
o NIST Traceable Calibration - (certified for one year).
o Remote Mode Software

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Chapter - 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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2

3
1

FIGURE 1 - PR-7XX SPECTRASCAN SIDE VIEW

11 13

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12

FIGURE 2 - I/O PANEL ENLARGEMENT

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4

8
5

FIGURE 3 - PR-7XX REAR VIEW

Reference Description Function Reference Description Function
3.5 in. Color System Menus /
Focusing on
1 Objective Lens 8 Touch Screen Measurement
target
Display Results
View Finder Open/Close view
2 9 SD Card Slot Data Storage
Shutter Control finder
View target /
measuring Bluetooth Wireless
3 View Finder 10
aperture / focus Antenna Communication
on aperture
Measure Execute I/O Connector Interface / Power
4 11
Switch measurement Panel connection
RS232
Turn On (I) / Off Serial
5 Power Switch 12 Connector
(O) unit Communication
(Optional)
Status
Indicators
Instrument USB
6 P- Power 13 USB Connector
status indicators Communication
C - Charge
F - Fault
5 way function DC Power
7 Menu navigation 14 Power in
switch connector

TABLE 1 - PR-7XX FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW.

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LCD SCREEN
The PR-7XX features an on-board, 3.5” high resolution, full color touch screen LCD display. The area visible to
the user is called the active area. The active area of the LCD display contains the graphical user interface of the
PR-7XX. All setup options and measurements including spectral and CIE graphs are controlled and viewed
directly on the vivid color display.
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)
The Graphical User Interface (GUI) is what is displayed on the active area of the display. The GUI allows the
user to navigate through the PR-7XX menu system. Menu items can be selected simply by touching the screen
on the item of choice, or by using the 5 Way Function Switch. To use the 5 Way Switch, press the arrow keys to
highlight the selection, then press the Enter (center) key to select the highlighted choice.

Enter Key

FIGURE 4 - 5 WAY FUNCTION SWITCH

FIGURE 5 - PR-7XX SYSTEM MENU.

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The Graphical User Interface consists of three major panes:

Item Description
1 Title bar
2 Active pane
3 Command bar

TABLE 2 - GUI PANE DESCRIPTION.

The flow of the menu navigation on the PR-7XX is similar to that of a tree structure. In a tree structure there are
roots and extending from the roots are branches (sub menus), indicated by the following icon ( ) which have
more branches or end nodes (leafs). Traversing back to the root is as simple as touching the back ( ) icon,
located at the bottom left corner of the GUI.
The following example depicts the tree structure mentioned, by navigating to the Date & Time setup screen from
System Menu.
Navigation Steps:
Preferences → Date & Time
Root Branch

From System Menu navigate to and select From Preferences navigate to and select Date &
Preferences. Time.

End Node (Leaf)

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To traverse back to the System Menu simply touch the Back button twice.

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TITLE BAR
The title bar displays the current active menu location (1) and critical system status information (2). A detailed
list of system status icons can be found in the system status section of this manual.

1 2

Figure 6 - PR-7XX Title bar.

SYSTEM STATUS ICONS
The system status icons display current instrument state and status. They are triggered either by a selection
made in the instrument setup section or by the instrument. Below are all system status icons and their
corresponding indication.

ICON DESCRIPTION
AC Adaptor Active
Battery Charge % Green w / 2½ bars 100% Charge
(Optional for
Green w / 1½ bars 66% Charge
PR-7XX)
Yellow w / ½ bar 33% Charge

Orange w / ½ bar blinking Low Battery (<= 5%)

No Icon Manual Sync Mode (20 – 400 Hz)
SYNC Sync Disabled
Automatic Sync
No Icon Auto Save to SD card disabled.

Auto Save Auto Save On & SD Card Detected.

Auto Save on & No SD card detected.

No Icon Bluetooth Off

Bluetooth
Bluetooth On

No Icon Timed measurements disabled

Timed
Measurements Timed measurements enabled

Table 3 - PR-7XX Status Icon List

Detailed information pertaining to the system status icons can be found in their respective sections of the
manual.

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COMMAND BAR
The command bar is located at the bottom of the GUI, and displays the active navigation and control buttons
based on the active pane. There are three main expected command bar views:
BACK BUTTON
Whenever the back button is displayed the user can traverse back to the previous menu or, if desired,
back to the root. Touching the button also causes current settings to be saved when in the Instrument
Setup or Preferences screens.
MAKING MEASUREMENTS
After a measurement is executed or while it is in progress, the Command Bar displays the following icons. The
following functions are available and can be executed if not grayed out.

FIGURE 7 : PR-7XX MEASUREMENT COMMAND BAR.

1) Navigate Back to the previous menu screen.
2) Abort a measurement (active if the abort button is RED).
3) Save measurements to the SD card (if SD card is inserted)

4) Scroll through data sets in measurement result screens .

5) Display Line or Hist. (histogram) formatted spectral plots in the Spectral screen.
VIEWING MEASUREMENTS
When at the root Measurement Screen, the user can navigate through the measurements using the following
command bar. Note that all measurements in RAM will be lost when the instrument is powered off.

FIGURE 8 - PR-7XX MEASUREMENT VIEW COMMAND BAR.

From the command bar, the user can execute the following:
1) Navigate to Prev (previous) measurement in RAM or SD card.
2) Navigate to Next measurement in RAM or SD card.
3) Jump to a particular measurement in RAM or SD card using Go To.

4) Navigate through measurement results screen .

5) Display Line or Hist. (histogram) plot when the Spectral screen is being displayed.

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SYSTEM INFORMATION
The system status screen is displayed when the unit is first powered on, and shows system information such as
serial number, calibration due date, firmware version, ownership information and instrument bandwidth. This
screen can be viewed at any time by navigating to Menu→ System Information.

FIGURE 9 - PR-7XX STARTUP / SYSTEM INFORMATION SCREEN.

I/O PORTS
The connector panel is located on the left side of the PR-7XX instrument when looking from the view finder side
(rear) of the instrument (see Figure 1). The panel consists of the following connectors:

1 3

2 4

FIGURE 10 - PR-7XX I/O CONNECTOR PANEL.

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Item Description
1 External Trigger Connector
2 RS232 Connector (optional)
3 USB Connector
4 Power Connector

EXTERNAL TRIGGER CONNECTOR

(#1 IN FIGURE 10)
The PR-7XX is equipped with a 6 pin mini-DIN connector that can be utilized for externally triggering a
measurement, and subsequently sending a signal (simple DC signal or pulse) to a source capable of being
externally triggered - such as a xenon strobe lamp.

FIGURE 11 - EXTERNAL TRIGGER PIN-OUT.

The pin designations for the connector are:

PIN # NAME FUNCTION

1 VDD +5V @ 25mA Max.
2 GND Ground
3 IN Trigger Input – Contact Closure,
4 SPARE N/C
5 OUT + Trigger Output high side
6 OUT - Trigger Output low side

Table 4 - PR-7XX external trigger pin out.

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The following are sample driving circuits for the external trigger input and output.

TRIGGER INPUT
OPTIONS INPUT
EQUIVALENT
CIRCUIT

FIGURE 12 - SAMPLE EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT CIRCUIT DRIVERS.

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TRIGGER OUTPUT
OUTPUT OPTIONS
EQUIVALENT
CIRCUIT

Figure 13 - Sample external trigger output circuit.

RS-232 CONNECTOR - OPTIONAL
(#2 IN FIGURE 10)
For Remote Mode applications requiring traditional RS-232 communications, an optional RS-232 interface can
be installed. This option adds an RJ-12 jack to the PR-7XX system allowing the user to connect the PR-7XX to a
PC’s RS-232 port using the included RJ-12 to DB-9 adapter.

To Instrument To Adapter

 To PC

Figure 14 - PR-7XX RS-232 option.

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Items Included with the RS-232 Option:
1) RJ-12 Jack on PR-7XX.
2) RJ-12 to DB-9 adapter.
3) 6 ft. (1.83 m) RJ-12 cable.
Please contact factory for custom RJ-12 cable lengths.
MINI USB 1.1 CONNECTOR
(#3 IN FIGURE 10)
The PR-7XX is equipped with a Mini-B USB connector, providing remote communication. The USB interface can
also be used to charge the instrument battery when plugged into an active PC.

Figure 15 - Mini-B USB connector.

POWER CONNECTOR
(#4 IN FIGURE 10)
The PR-7XX power (AC Adapter) supply connector.

CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER

1. Insert the AC power cord into an appropriate AC source.
2. Insert the AC power cord into the AC Adapter body.
3. Insert the small round DC connector located on the opposite end of the adapter into the AC Adapter
receptacle.
4. The P (Power) status indicator on the rear control panel is illuminated.

MS-75 STANDARD OBJECTIVE LENS

The standard objective lens for the PR-7XX is the MS-75 - a 75mm f/2.8 MacroSpectar® lens that focuses from
1:4 magnification (at 14” from the target) to infinity. This objective lens enables the PR-7XX to perform a variety
of measurements including luminance, radiance, spectral radiance, chromaticity, correlated color temperature
(CCT), Color Rendering Index (CRI), dominant wavelength, etc. For applications other than radiance or
luminance the PR-7XX can be supplied with optical accessories such as a cosine receptor for irradiance /
illuminance, LR-730 LED Analyzer for testing LED's for CIE 127 conformity, fiber probe for remote non-line-of-
sight luminance testing, and a series of magnification lenses for small spot size analysis. Refer to the Optional
Accessory section for more information on all available optical accessories.

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Focus ring Grasp here to install or

remove lens.

Figure 16 - MS-75 objective lens.

INSTALLING AND / REMOVING THE STANDARD LENS
The standard objective lens is installed by aligning the lens thread with the instrument’s lens mount thread and
rotating clockwise while grasping the rubber ring toward the rear of the lens (see Figure 16). The thread should
offer minimum resistance during installation.
Full details including spot size versus working distance for all available lenses for the PR-7XX can be found in
the Specifications sections section of this manual.
Install Lens

Remove Lens

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REMOVING THE OBJECTIVE LENS
1. Grasping the rear rubber ring (see Figure 16) turn the lens counterclockwise until the lens separates
from the lens mount.
INSTALLING THE OBJECTIVE LENS
1. Grasping the rear rubber ring (see Figure 16) turn the lens clockwise until the lens seats on the lens
mount.

Warning: Hand tighten only! Do not over tighten as permanent damage may occur.

SOFTWARE
Following are all optional software packages that are available for the PR-7XX systems.
SPECTRAWIN™ 2 SOFTWARE

S PECTRA W IN 2 L ITE
Full featured, menu driven, Windows software that calculates luminance, CIE chromaticity, correlated color
temperature, dominant wavelength and excitation purity (saturation) from measured spectral data and provides
features such as graphically represented spectral distribution and CIE color space (1931 and 1976), data
manipulation (math functions) save/recall binary or ASCII files, print graphics screens or tabular data, reflectance
/ transmittance, L*a*b*u*v* measurements, ΔE* Color Difference and Color Rendering Indices (CRI) of lamp
sources.

S PECTRA W IN 2 P RO
Includes all of the capabilities of SpectraWin Lite and adds support for Macro scripting, allowing the end user to
create macros that can generate automated test sequences.
Note: SpectraWin 2 software is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP or higher (Vista, Windows 7,
Windows 10) 32- or 64-bit operating systems.
All software is serialized to an instrument. One licensed copy is required per instrument.
SpectraWin 2 RGB Display Cal Module
SpectraWin Lite or Pro optional module designed for spectrally based white point calibrations of CRT’s, LCD’s,
PDP’s and digital projectors. Calibration is based on “learned” RGB values or user entered Y (luminance) , xy
(CIE 1931 chromaticity point), values. Calibration is facilitated by on-screen graphical feedback of an RGB bar
graph within a CIE diagram - must be purchased with SpectraWin 2.
All software is serialized to an instrument. One licensed copy is required per instrument.

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Windows Software Development Kit (SDK)
Fully documented library API that can be used in C++, Visual Basic, and LabView programming environments
that allows for measurement control and data transfer from the PR-7XX and is designed for development of
customer software for integration with the PR-7XX. Includes SpectraWin 2 Lite software.
All software is serialized to an instrument. One licensed copy is required per instrument.
User Self Calibration Software
Single Unit License
Provides complete recalibration capabilities for the PR-7XX including wavelength accuracy, spectral intensity,
linearity and accessory calibration. This option requires a helium wavelength calibration source (WC-100 or
equivalent) and variable spectral radiance/ luminance standard (LRS-455 or equivalent).
5 Unit License
Same capabilities as single unit license but for 5 PR-7XX instruments. The instrument’s serial numbers must be
specified at time of purchase.
10 Unit License
Same capabilities as single unit license but for 10 PR-7XX instruments. The instrument’s serial numbers must be
specified at time of purchase.

OPTICAL ACCESSORIES
The following optical accessories can be added to your existing PR-7XX. They require calibration with the
instrument to insure accurate results. They can be calibrated by the user using the User Self Calibration
software.
Neutral Density (ND) Filters
Neutral density filters are used to attenuate the incoming optical radiation (light level). They can be used on
applications where the light source may be too intense and saturate the instrument causing the PR-7XX to report
a “Light Overload” condition. ND filters can be mounted on the standard MS-75 lens or the optional SL-1X lens.
The following table lists all available ND filters and their respective characteristics.

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Neutral Density Filter Density Signal Attenuation % Transmission

ND-0.3 0.3 2 times 50
ND-0.7 0.7 5 times 20
ND-1 1 10 times 10
ND-2 2 100 times 1
ND-3 3 1000 times 0.1

Table 5 - Neutral density filters for the PR-7XX.

Reflectance Standard (RS-3 and SRS-3)
The 2” diameter (51 mm) PTFE reflectance standard can be used for making ambient light measurements,
measurements of point sources (e.g. lamps) or measurements of the illuminating source for reflectance or L*a*b*
calculations. The reflectance standard features a Society of Automotive (SAE) ¼ - 20 threads, black anodized,
aluminum case for mounting to an optical table or other appropriate fixture.
RS-3
The RS-3 is un-calibrated - all spectral reflectance correction factors are set to 1.00.
SRS-3
Spectrally calibrated for absolute spectral reflectance - includes spectral reflectance factors and certificate of
calibration.
IS-730 Integrating Sphere
An integrating sphere is designed to measure the total luminous and radiant power of small point sources such
as miniature lamps, light emitting diodes (LED’s) etc. over 4π steradians. Using this accessory, Radiant and
Luminous Flux (watts and lumens), correlated color temperature (CCT) and chromaticity coordinates can be
measured. The input of the integrating sphere accepts virtually any discrete LED or small lamp with two leads.
This accessory replaces the MS-75 during use.
Please consult factory for other special sizes.
CR-730 Cosine Receptor
The cosine receptor can be used for applications where it is required to know the amount of light incident on a
surface or object. For example, irradiance or illuminance measurements of light incident on a projector screen or
to design light fixturing for a building or office space. A unique feature of this accessory is that it can be oriented
360 degrees about the optical axis of the instrument providing flexability for a wide range of applications. The
cosine receptor replaces the standard MS-75 lens and reports irradiance in watts/m² and illuminance
measurements in footcandles (fc) or lux depending on the unit type selected in the instrument’s Preferences
menu.

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LA-730 Luminance Adapter
For contact measurements of radiance and luminance. Adapter covers 0.52” (13.2 mm) diameter and replaces
the MS-75 during use.
FP-730 Flexible Probe
A long probe designed for contact measurements of luminance and radiance. Probe tip is 0.125” (3.18 mm)
diameter and replaces the MS-75 during use. 4 foot (121.96 cm) and 10 foot (304.8 cm) lengths are available.
LR-730 Light Emitting Diode (LED) Analyzer
This patented optical accessory is designed to test discrete LED’s for compliance to the CIE 127 specification.
With this add-on accessory both CIE 127 conditions A (far) and B (near) can be measured. Both conditions can
be tested with the flip of a lever from ‘A’ to ‘B’. No need to change tubes or even remove the LED between tests.
The accessory is calibrated for radiant and luminous intensity (millicandelas) and accepts T1 (3 mm) packages -
replaces the MS-75 during use. Consult factory for alternate LED sizes.

VARIABLE FOCUS LENSES

MS-7.5 mm – MacroSpectar® Wide-Field Lens
MacroSpectar® Wide-Field lens with a 3.94” (10 cm) to infinity working distance. Suitable for large area
coverage at short distances for non-contact color quality control (L*a*b*) measurements. See the Specifications
section for field coverage and working distance. Replaces the MS-75 during use.
MS-75 – MacroSpectar Lens
MacroSpectar Lens focusable from 14” (35.56 cm) to infinity. This is the Standard Objective Lens for the PR-
7XX.
SL-0.5X - Supplementary Lens
0.5X (1:2) magnification lens that provides a field coverage midway between the MS-75 and SL-1X lenses.
Threads into the MS-75 during use. See the Specifications section for field coverage and working distance.
SL-1X - Supplementary Lens
1X (1:1) magnification lens for luminance/radiance measurements. Threads into the MS-75 lens during use. See
the Specifications section for field coverage and working distance.

FIXED FOCUS LENSES

MS-2.5X - MicroSpectar™ Lens
A 2.5X (2.5:1) magnification, fixed focus lens for luminance/radiance measurements - replaces the MS-75 lens
during use. See the Specifications section for field coverage and working distance.

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Chapter - 3 THEORY OF OPERATION

The PR-7XX are true Spectroradiometers. They collect the optical radiation (light) through the objective lens or
other optical accessory. The signal then passes through the aperture (hole) in the aperture mirror to the
diffraction grating (see Figure 18). The grating breaks up the light into its component wavelengths much like a
prism turns white light into a rainbow. A broad band source of light such as the sun emits radiation at all
wavelengths throughout the visible spectrum. When the diffraction grating is exposed to this type of light, it will
refract the light at several angles thus creating a dispersed spectrum much like a rainbow. Similarly, if the
grating is exposed to a source such as a laser which emits a nearly monochromatic wavelength of light, only the
wavelength(s) of the laser will be refracted.

380 nm 500 nm 600 nm 780 nm.

FIGURE 17 – SPECTRUM MEASURED BY THE AND PR-7XX
For the PR-730, PR-740, and PR-788, the measurement wavelength range is 380 nanometers (nm) (violet) to
780 nm (deep red) – the visible band of the electromagnetic spectrum (see
Figure 17). For the PR-735 and PR-745, the measure band is 380 nm to 1080 nm, which includes both the
visible spectrum and part of the near infra-red spectrum.
The diffracted spectrum is then dispersed onto the detector. The detector is comprised of 512 individual
elements. Thus, each of the detector elements in both instruments samples a unique color.
During a measurement, the diffracted optical radiation (light) is sampled for a period of time determined by the
Adaptive Sensitivity™ algorithm. Adaptive Sensitivity automatically determines the correct integration (exposure)
time on the detector based on the available signal. Following the light measurement, a measurement of the dark
current of the detector is made for the same length of time that was used for the light measurement. The dark
measurement is then subtracted from the light measurement yielding the contribution of light for each detector
element.

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512 detector array

Incident light

Diffracted light

Input Slit
Aperture Mirror
Diffraction
grating

Objective
Optical lens
Eyepiece radiation

FIGURE 18 – PR-7XX SPECTROMETER

Spectrometer CPU

FIGURE 19 - PR-7XX SIMPLIFIED BLOCK DIAGRAM

The uncorrected or ‘raw’ spectrum is corrected using factors established during the factory calibration of the
instrument. These factors include wavelength accuracy correction, spectral distribution correction and photometric
correction. The wavelength calibration is performed using a helium spectral line source. The line source provides
known spectral emission lines that the software uses to map the dispersion of the grating to the multi-element
detector. The helium lines used during the wavelength calibration of the PR-730, PR-740, and PR-788 are 388.6
nm, 447.1 nm, 471.3 nm, 587.6 nm, 667.8 nm, 706.5 nm and 728.13 nm.

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For the PR-735 and PR-745, a Mercury Argon spectral line source is used. The calibration lines are 404.7 nm,
435.8 nm, 546.1 nm, 696.5 nm, 763.51 nm, 811.53 nm, 912.3 nm and 1013.97 nm.
Next, spectral correction factors are established using a continuous source with known intensities at each
wavelength. These factors ensure that the proper spectral power distribution (SPD) of the target is determined
following a measurement and that calculated values such as CIE Chromaticity, based on the measured spectral
quantities, are accurately reported. Lastly, a scaling factor (photometric factor) is applied ensuring the proper
photometric levels such as luminance or illuminance are displayed.
Calculations
The corrected spectral data is then used to calculate CIE photometric and colorimetric values including
luminance, CIE 1931 x, y and 1976 u’, v’ chromaticity coordinates, correlated color temperature in Kelvins and
dominant wavelength. Following are some of the basic calculations used to generate photometric and
colorimetric parameters:

FIGURE 20 - CIE 1931 TRISTIMULUS FUNCTIONS

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CIE XYZ Tristimulus and Photometric Values
Where X, Y, and Z are the three CIE Tristimulus values. X represents the red component, Y is the green
component, and Z is the blue component.

780
X = 683  S ( )X ( )( )
380

780
Y = 683  S ( )Y ( )( )
380

780
Z = 683  S ( )Z ( )( )
380

Y also serves as the photometric value – when using the standard MS-75 lens, Y gives candelas / meter² - the SI
unit for luminance. To find footlamberts (English unit of luminance), multiply cd/m² by 0.2919.
683 is a constant used to convert lumens to watts. There are 683 lumens per watt at 555 nm for photopic
(daylight) vision.

S() = the corrected spectral data, X ( ), Y ( ), Z ( ) are the three CIE Tristimulus functions (curves) and () is the
data increment – for the PR-730, PR-740, and PR-788 the increment is 1 nm and 2 nm for the PR-735 and PR-
745.

Once the three Tristimulus values (X, Y, Z) have been derived, useful colorimetric values such as CIE 1931 x, y
and CIE 1976 u’, v’ can be calculated by the following formulae:
CIE 1931 x, y CIE 1976 u’, v’

x=
X u ' = 4 X / ( X + 15Y + 3Z )
X +Y + Z
Y
y=
X +Y + Z
v' = 9Y / ( X + 15Y + 3Z )

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Chapter - 4 BASIC SETUP PROCEDURES

INTRODUCTION
This section provides instructions and set-up procedures prior to making measurements with the
PR-7XX. For the location of components referred to in this section, please see the Introduction section of this
manual.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THE INSTRUMENT

Prior to beginning operations, we suggest a couple of steps to help maximize the functionality and longevity of
your new instrument. Namely, calibrating the touch screen.
CALIBRATING THE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY
The touch screen display for the PR-7XX should be calibrated prior to general use to ensure that it responds
properly to requested commands. To calibrate the screen:

FIGURE 21 - INITIAL SCREEN

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1. Turn the instrument on. After initialization, touch in the upper left hand corner of the screen.
The following screen appears:

FIGURE 22 - SYSTEM MENU

2. Touch UTILITIES.
3. Touch Calibrate Touch Screen. The following screen appears:

FIGURE 23 - CALIBRATE TOUCH SCREEN

4. Using a pointed object, begin the calibration by touching the center of the X in the upper-left-hand
corner of the screen.
5. You will be prompted to touch 8 additional areas of the screen during the process.
6. Touch when finished.

SETTING INSTRUMENT PREFERENCES

Several hardware parameters of the PR-7XX can be adjusted to the users requirements. They include Power
Saving, Brightness and Contrast, Sounds and Alerts, Connectivity, Date and Time, Units, and RS-232
Connectivity (Optional).
1. To access the Preferences menu, navigate to the System Menu by either touching Menu in the upper
left corner of the display, or Back in the lower left corner of the display until the menu appears.

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FIGURE 24 - SYSTEM MENU FIGURE 25 - PREFERENCES MENU

HOW TO ADJUST POWER SAVINGS SETTINGS
The Power Saving feature is used to automatically turn off the display or the instrument if left on and
unattended. This is especially useful if your instrument has been equipped with the optional Li-ion battery for
portable operation. The user can select to enable or disable this feature.

1. Touch Power Saving from the Preferences menu.

FIGURE 26 - POWER SAVING MENU

2. The current status of the Power Saving feature is displayed in the window adjacent to Power Saving. In
the preceding example, Power Saving is Enabled. Touch this field to Disable Power Saving. It will then
read Disabled. If enabled, the count down time starts after the last command (screen touch) issued to
the instrument.

3. To change the default time for power down turns, touch the ▼ or ▲ icons adjacent to the Turn power off
after (battery only) field to scroll through choices. Choices are 5 to 30 minutes or Never. If the
instrument does shut down, it must be restarted using the on / off (O/I) key.

4. If you wish the screen to turn off after a pre-determined time, touch the ▼ or ▲ icons adjacent to the
Turn screen off after field. Choices are 1 to 10 minutes or Never. If the screen does turn off, it can be
restarted by simply touching the screen, or any of the other keys.

5. Touch Back when finished making selections.

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HOW TO ADJUST BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST
BrigHtness and Contrast adjusts the appearance on the display. To access and adjust Brightness and
Contrast:

FIGURE 27 - BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST SCREEN

1. From the Preferences menu, touch Brightness and Contrast.

2. To adjust the general brightness of the PR-7XX display, touch the ▼ or ▲ icons on either side of the
Brightness field. The brightness level is adjustable from 5% to 100%.

3. To adjust the screen contrast, touch the ▼ or ▲ icons next to the Contrast field. The contrast is
adjustable from 0% to 100%.

4. The PR-7XX screen brightness during a measurement can be set by touching the ▼ or ▲ icons
adjacent to the Brightness during measure field. Settings range from 0% (off) to 100%.
Note: When measuring low light levels, set the “Brightness during measure” level to 0% so that the
display light level does not contribute to the outcome of the measurement.

5. Touch Back when finished.

HOW TO ENABLE AND DISABLE INSTRUMENT SOUNDS AND ALERTS
The PR-7XX can audibly alert the user to various instrument conditions including:
Button Click – A sound is generated each time the touch screen is actuated.
Shutter Sounds – A beep accompanies each measure shutter action at the transition between light and dark
measurements, and at the end of the measurement sequence.
Measurement Complete Alerts – A beep is sounded at the end of the measurement.
and
Low Battery Warning (optional). – If your PR-7XX is equipped with the optional Li-ion battery, an alert is
sounded if the battery charge drops to 5% or less. Make sure to recharge the battery at this point for continued
operation.
To enable and disable these features:

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FIGURE 28 - SOUNDS AND ALERTS SCREEN

1. From the Preferences menu, touch Sounds & Alerts.

2. The Sound and Alerts is the general category under which all Sounds and Alerts fall under. The
window to the right of the field descriptor displays the status of that feature. To enable or disable all
sounds, touch the Sounds & Alerts field. This field must be set to Enabled in order to gain access to
the fields below it.

3. If Sounds & Alerts is enabled, touch any field next to its descriptor to toggle between Enabled and
Disabled.

4. Touch Back when finished.

USB HUB TYPE CONNECTIVITY O PTIONS
If you purchased the optional battery for the PR-7XX, it can be recharged via the USB interface. The USB
power type in this menu defines how the battery is charged. Choices are High Power (default), Low Power
and None. With High Power selected, the PR-7XX expects the PC to supply 500 mA at the USB interface.
Low Power is for devices that support 100 ma or less. Most modern computers support the High Power
mode. The USB interface functions normally for communications purposes regardless of the power
state of the USB Hub Type selected.

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FIGURE 29 - CONNECTIVITY MENU

T O CHANGE THE USB H UB T YPE

1. From the Preferences menu, touch Connectivity.
2. To scroll through choices, touch the ▼ or ▲ arrows adjacent to the USB Hub Type field until the
preferred choice appears.

3. Touch Back when finished.

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
The PR-7XX is set to US Eastern Coast date and time at the factory. If the power is disconnected from the
instrument, the date and time will be maintained for at least 1 year. To reset the date and time to the local
values:

FIGURE 30 - DATE AND TIME SCREEN

1. Touch Date and Time from the Preferences menu.

2. Touch the ▼ or ▲ icons above or below the field of interest (e.g. Dec. in Figure 30) to scroll to the
desired value. The range for the Year field is 2005 to 2025.

3. Touch Back when finished changing all fields.

CHANGING UNITS
English (footlamberts, footcandles as applicable) and Metric (cd/m², lux) can be set globally adjusted using this
Preferences item. If your PR-7XX is equipped with a luminous intensity accessory such as the LR-730,
candelas or millicandelas can be specified.
NOTE: The Units type may be changed following a measurement. Doing so will automatically
update all existing measurement values to the selected units.

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FIGURE 31 - UNITS MENU

To change measurement units:

1. Touch Units from the Preferences menu.

2. To scroll through choices, touch the ▼ or ▲ arrows adjacent to the Measurement Units or Lum.
Intensity Units fields until the preferred choice appears.

3. Touch Back when finished.

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RS-232 CONNECTIVITY

If your PR-7XX is equipped with the optional RS-232 interface, use this menu item to configure the baud rate of
the interface. Choices are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 baud.

FIGURE 32 - RS-232 CONNECTIVITY

Other unchangeable RS-232 parameters are:

Parameter Setting
Parity None
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
Handshake None

To set the RS-232 Baud rate:

1. Touch RS-232 Connectivity from the Preferences menu.

2. To scroll through choices, touch the ▼ or ▲ arrows adjacent to the RS-232 Baud Rate field until the
preferred choice appears.

3. Touch Back when finished.

Note: If your instrument was not ordered with the RS-232 interface, this item will not appear in the
Preference Menu. Contact Photo Research for information about adding an RS-232 interface to
an existing instrument.

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RESET TO DEFAULT
Resets all Preferences to their factory default settings. Factory values are:

Parameter Setting
Power Saving Enabled
Brightness: 50%
Brightness and
Contrast: 50%
Contrast
Brightness during measure: 25%
Sounds and Alerts All Enabled
Connectivity High Power
Date and Time US Pac. Coast Date and Time
Measurement Units: Metric
Units
Lum. Intensity: Candelas
RS-232 Connectivity Baud Rate: 115200

Setting the Default Parameters:

1. Touch Reset to Default from the Preferences menu. The following screen appears.

2. Touch OK to reset all Preferences or Cancel to exit without making changes.

HARD RESET
If the instrument ever becomes unresponsive, perform a hard reset. Press and hold the Power Off (O) and
Measure button simultaneously until the instrument shuts itself off. Upon rebooting, the instrument should
function normally. If not, contact Photo Research for assistance.

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Chapter - 5 SETUP MENU
INSTRUMENT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to making a measurement, it is necessary to ensure that the instrument is aware of the accessory the
aperture, the exposure (integration) time, the sensitivity mode, the number of measurements to average, the
SYNC mode and the Dark Current mode that will be used during the upcoming test to insure that proper
calibration factors are applied following the measurement.

FIGURE 33 - MAIN SCREEN FIGURE 34 - SYSTEM MENU

FIGURE 35 - SETUP MENU FIGURE 36 - PR-7XX INSTRUMENT SETUP

1. From the main screen, touch Menu (or use the navigation keys). The System Menu appears.
2. Touch Setup and then touch Instrument Setup.
3. The Instrument Setup menu appears.

HOW TO SELECT THE BANDWIDTH

For those instruments supplied with the variable bandwidth option, this field provides a means for selecting the
desired option. If your PR-7XX has a single bandwidth, no choices are available in this field.
To select the Bandwidth:

1. To scroll through choices, touch the ▼ or ▲ arrows adjacent to the BW field until the preferred choice
appears.

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HOW TOSELECT AN APERTURE
1. Touch the ▼ or ▲ icon adjacent to the field named Aperture field to scroll through aperture selections
until the aperture of choice is displayed.

HOW TO SELECT A PRIMARY ACCESSORY

A Primary Accessory is one that replaces the standard MS-75 lens during use. Primary accessories include
the MS-75, MS-2.5X, MS-7.5, CR-730, FP-730, IS-730, ICC-730, LA-730, and LR-730.
1) Touch the ▼ or ▲ icon adjacent to the field named Primary Accessory to select the accessory to be
used in the upcoming measurement.

Warning: Failure to select the proper accessory in use prior to a measurement will cause the
instrument to produce erroneous results..
HOW TO SELECT AN ADD-ON ACCESSORY
An Add-on Accessory is one that is used in conjunction with a Primary Accessory. Up to 3 Add-on
Accessories may be used during a measurement. Examples of Add-on Accessories include all ND filters, the
RS-3, SRS-3 SL-0.5X and SL-1X lenses.
1. To select an Add-on Accessory, touch the ▼ or ▲ icon next to the Add-on Accessory field to scroll
through calibrated selections until the accessory of choice appears. A maximum of 3 Add-on
accessories may be used during a measurement.
HOW TO SET THE NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS TO AVERAGE
To help improve measurement results, especially measurements where low light levels are being tested, the PR-
7XX can be instructed to make consecutive measurements (the range is 1 – 99) and average the results.
Following a multiple measurement sequence, the spectra are averaged, and resultant photometric and
colorimetric values calculated from the averaged spectra.

1. To set the number of measurements to average, touch the field next to Average. The following screen
appears:

FIGURE 37 – MEASUREMENT AVERAGE ENTRY SCREEN

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2. Enter the number of measurements to average. The acceptable range is 1 to 99.
3. Touch the Back key when done.
HOW TO SET THE ADAPTIVE EXPOSURE TIME
The exposure time is the amount of time the detector is exposed to light. The PR-7XX utilizes the patented
Adaptive Sensitivity algorithm that automatically selects the proper exposure time for the available signal
insuring the most accurate measurement for the available light. Use the following procedure to set Adaptive
Sensitivity to ON.

1. To set the instrument to Adaptive Sensitivity, make sure the field next to Adaptive reads Enabled.
HOW TO SET A FIXED EXPOSURE TIME
It may be desirable to set a fixed exposure time for an application. For example, when measuring a display for
luminance uniformity, the exposure time will be the virtually identical for each measurement since the luminance
levels are very similar for every part of the display. In this example, using Adaptive Sensitivity may make the
measurement time longer because of the overhead the algorithm requires in its iterative process to find the ideal
exposure time. Use the following procedure to set a fixed exposure time.

1. If the field immediately to the right of Adaptive reads Enabled, touch the field to set Adaptive to
Disabled.

2. Touch the field adjacent to Exposure to display the following data entry menu:

FIGURE 38 – EXPOSURE TIME ENTRY SCREEN

3. Enter the desired exposure time in milliseconds (ms). The range is 7 ms to 120,000 ms (2 minutes) for
Standard Sensitivity and 7 to 300,000 ms (5 minutes) for Extended Sensitivity.

Note: The sensitivity range must be set to Extended to use the maximum value of
300,000 ms (5 minutes).

4. Touch Back when done.

HOW TO SET THE INSTRUMENT SENSITIVITY RANGE

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The PR-7XX has two Adaptive sensitivity ranges – Standard and Extended. You can select which range the
Adaptive Sensitivity algorithm uses. For Standard sensitivity, the exposure time range is 7 ms to 120,000 (2
minutes) ms. For Extended sensitivity, the exposure time ranges from 7 ms to 300,000 (5 minutes) ms thus
extending the sensitivity. To set the Sensitivity range:
1. Make sure Adaptive is set to Enabled.
2. Touch the ▼ or ▲ icon in the Sensitivity field to toggle between Standard and Extended.
HOW TO SET THE MEASUREMENT SPEED
The total time needed to complete a measurement is certainly an important issue. This feature can help speed
up measurements by changing the way the Adaptive Sensitivity determines when a measurement is completed.
In the Fast mode, the total measurement time will be approximately halved. In 2X Fast, total measurement time
will be reduced approximately 4 times, 4X Fast by approximately 8 times, 8X Fast by approximately 16 times and
16X Fast by approximately 32 times..

Caution: To insure measurement quality (accuracy and repeatability) is not adversely affected
while using one of the optional measurement speeds (Fast, 2X Fast or 4X Fast), we
strongly recommend running tests for accuracy and repeatability prior to using these
modes for critical measurements. This is most easily achieved by comparing results
with measurements made in the Normal mode.
To select a Speed mode:
1. Make sure Adaptive is set to Enabled.
2. Touch the ▼ or ▲ icon in the Speed field to toggle between Normal, Fast, 2X Fast, 4X Fast, 8X Fast or
16X Fast.
HOW TO SET THE SYNC M ODE
The PR-7XX can be instructed to automatically adjust the exposure time to the frequency of the source. This
can significantly improve the accuracy and precision of the measurement of repetitive (non-DC), intense sources.
When measuring these types of sources, the instrument may only be exposed to a very few “pulses” of light.
Since the instrument has no way of knowing at what point in the pulse train the measurement started (e.g.
leading edge or trailing edge) two successive measurements of the same stimuli may yield unacceptably
different results. By knowing the frequency of the source, the exposure time can be adjusted to an even multiple
of the frequency thereby insuring that entire pulses are captured improving the accuracy and repeatability of the
measurements. This is not an issue if the repetitive source being measured is relatively low level yielding a long
(> 1 second) exposure time.
There are three SYNC modes, None, Automatic and Manual. If set to None, obviously no modification of the
exposure time will occur. In Automatic mode, the instrument samples the rate of the source and in Manual mode
the user inputs the frequency of the device under test.
To set the SYNC mode:
1. Make sure Adaptive is set to Enabled.
2. Touch the ▼ or ▲ icon in the SYNC field to toggle between None, Custom, Learn, and Automatic.
3. If Manual is selected, touch the field adjacent to Frequency to access the following data entry screen:

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FIGURE 39 - SYNC PERIOD DATA ENTRY SCREEN

4. Touch the numeric keys to enter the SYNC period. The range is 20 to 2000 Hz.
5. Touch Back when finished.
HOW TO SET SMART DARK MODE
During a measurement the PR-7XX makes two separate measurements – one of the optical signal (Light), and a
second measurement of the detector dark current (Dark). By enabling the Smart Dark feature, the PR-7XX will
attempt to use the same dark current values for more than one measurement thus reducing total measurement
time by approximately half. The Smart Dark feature is used when the instrument determines that the (second or
successive) measurement in a series is using the same exposure time as the first measurement. If a fixed
exposure time is used for a measurement, Smart Dark will be used until the exposure time is changed.
Smart Dark is a useful tool for applications such as display uniformity, or other testing where multiple
measurements of the same light level are performed.
To enable Smart Dark:
1. Touch the field next to Smart dark to toggle between Enabled and Disabled.

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MEASUREMENT MODES
Five Measurement Modes are available to the user: Standard, L*u*v*, L*a*b* and RGB Display Cal and
optional Color Rendering Index (CRI).

STANDARD MODE
In Standard Mode the PR-7XX performs a measurement then calculates standard photometric and colorimetric
values. Calculated values include Photometric (luminance, illuminance, luminous flux and luminous intensity
depending on the accessory in use), CIE 1931 xy, CIE 1960 uv, CIE 1976 u’v’, Correlated Color Temperature
(CCT), micro-reciprocal Kelvins (mk-1) and deviation of sample from Planck’s locus in CIE 1960 uv values.

L*U*V* / L*A*B* MODES

L*u*v* and L*a*b* measurements use photometric and colorimetric values to perform CIE L*u*v* or L*a*b* three-
dimensional color difference calculations.
L*u*v* tests are usually made of self-luminous samples such as LCD’s, PDP’s, EL, OLED and CRT displays.
Therefore, they are best made in a dark environment, free of ambient lighting that might influence the results.
L*u*v* measurements are typically made in the Self-Luminous calculation mode.
L*a*b* tests on the other hand are typically performed of reflective or transmissive materials such as paint or
optical filters where it is necessary to provide an external light in order to measure the object. Therefore,
Illuminated samples must be selected in the L*u*v* or L*a*b* mode. Following the measurement, the light used
to illuminate the object is mathematically removed from the measurement. The resultant spectra are then
weighted by the white reference (e.g. CIE D-65) as if the sample were being illuminated by the white stimulus.
Finally, before color coordinates and eventually L*a*b* values are calculated on the modified spectrum.
Color coordinates of a white reference are used during the calculation of both L*u*v* and L*a*b*. White
references stored in the PR-7XX include D65 (daylight at 6500 Kelvins), Illuminant A (Black body radiator at
2856 Kelvins), Illuminant B (daylight at 4875 Kelvins), Illuminant C (daylight at 6772 Kelvins), Illuminant D50
(daylight at 5000 Kelvins), Illuminant D55 (daylight @ 5500 Kelvins) and Illuminant D75 (daylight at 7500
Kelvins).
Following the measurement(s), L*u*v* and L*a*b* values are calculated as follows:

L* = 116(Y / YO ) − 16 L* = 116(Y / YO ) − 16
1/ 3 1/ 3

u* = 113L * (u '−u 'O ) 

a* = 500 ( X / X O )
1/ 3
− (Y / YO )
1/ 3

v* = 13L * (v'−v'O ) b* = 200(Y / Y ) − (Z / Z O ) 
1/ 3 1/ 3
O

EQUATION 1 - L*U*V* EQUATION 2 - L*A*B*

Where X, Y, Z are the measured Tristimulus values, XO, YO and ZO are the Tristimulus values of the white
illuminant, u’ and v’ are the CIE 1976 values, and u’O and v’O are the CIE 1976 values of the white illuminant.

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HOW TO MAKE L*U*V* OR L*A* B* MEASUREMENTS
1. Touch the ▼ or ▲ icons in the Measurement Mode field to select L*u*v* or L*a*b*.
2. To make L*u*v* or L*a*b* measurements, it is necessary to first select a white reference (Illuminant).
Touch Select at the bottom of the Illuminant column. A screen similar to the following appears:

FIGURE 40 - L*U*V* SETUP SCREEN FIGURE 41 - FILE RECALL SCREEN

3. To access factory stored illuminants (Standard Illuminants), touch the ▼ or ▲ icons in the Current View
field until Standard Illuminants appears. An Illuminant may also be a previously measured AND
STORED file – for example a florescent lamp. If it is desirable to use a previous measurement, then
select Internal RAM or External SD Card (if an SD card is inserted).
OR
Press the MEASURE button then touch Back then Recall to accept the measured data.

FIGURE 42 - STANDARD ILLUMINANTS SCREEN

4. If using a pre-stored illuminant, at the top of the screen that pops up, the title of the Illuminant appears.
Touch Next (or Previous) to scroll through available choices.

5. Touch Back.
6. Touch Recall to select the displayed illuminant. The Standard Illuminant screen updates to show the
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FIGURE 43 - L*U*V* SETUP SCREEN

Touch Delta E Disabled to enable color difference measurements if desired. If Delta E is enabled, Select under
the Reference column becomes activated. The Reference is the “Golden Sample” against which all subsequent
samples are compared for color difference calculations. Delta E (CIE E*ab or E*uv) calculates color
difference in the respective color systems using the following formulas:

E * ab = (L *)2 + (a *)2 + (b *)2 E * uv = (L *)2 + (u *)2 + (v *)2
EQUATION 3 - ΔE*AB EQUATION 4 - ΔE*UV

7. To make a Reference or Source measurement:

If measuring an illuminated sample, the user will need to have a Reference and Source measurement
selected. The Source measurement will need to be supplied first. If measuring a self-luminous sample,
only the Reference measurement is necessary.
In the case of a Source measurement, a diffuse reflectance standard, such as the Photo Research RS-3
or SRS-3, is placed in the exact location of the measurement area of the device under test – for example
the face of a display.
To make a Reference measurement, measure the device under test. If a Source measurement was
made first, replace the reflectance standard with the sample in the exact same location.
a. Touch Select under the Reference or Source column. The following screen appears:

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b. Make sure Internal RAM is selected in the Current View field.
c. Press the MEASURE button.
d. At the completion of the measurement, touch Back.
e. To use this measurement, touch Recall. To use a previously stored measurement, touch Prev
or Next until the measurement of choice appears and then touch Recall.

8. Once the Illuminant and Reference and (optional) Source have been selected and or measured, the PR-
7XX is ready to perform L*u*v*, L*a*b* and optional Delta E measurements. To perform these
measurements:
a. Press the MEASURE button. A result screen similar to the following appears:

FIGURE 44 - L*U*V* RESULT SCREEN

In this example, Delta E has been selected in the Measurement Mode setup screen. The displayed
values of x, y, u’, v’, u, v, CCT, mk-1, and dev are the measured values of the sample.

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RGB DISPLAY CAL
The RGB measurement mode is designed to provide the user with a convenient, spectrally based interactive
method of performing white point calibrations of CRT’s, LCD’s PDP’s and digital projectors or any other display
technology that features adjustable RGB channels.
During use, the user is presented with a bar graph and associated numerical levels indicating the deviation
amplitude and direction of the three RGB primaries from the target settings. Once the RGB levels of the display
are adjusted to the target values set by the RGB algorithm, the white point is properly adjusted.
Since the PR-7XX are spectrally based systems, color matching can be achieved without having a “golden
sample” available as a reference. White point calibrations can be based on user entered target values including
luminance and CIE chromaticity coordinates (CIE 1931 x, y values). The user can also select pre-stored
phosphor sets (NTSC, EBU, CIE, HDTV and SMPTE) or create phosphor primary chromaticity values through
measurement or data entry.

S ETTING UP RGB D ISPLAY C AL M EASUREMENTS

Prior to making RGB measurements, the proper parameters must be entered into the RGB setup menu to insure
correct results.

FIGURE 45 - RGB DISPLAY CAL SETUP SCREEN

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MODE FIELD
Two options are available in this field: Match Sample and Match Data.
In the Match Sample mode, white point calibrations are based on a measured reference display – “Golden
Sample”.
Match Data mode allows the user to enter target values in terms of luminance (Y) and CIE 1931 x, y values.
Whichever method is chosen, all RGB measurements require that a Phosphor (either stored or custom) be
selected and that a reference white point is set.

S ELECTING A P HOSPHOR
Proper white point calibration is dependent on the color characteristics of the display primaries. Phosphor is
used as a historical reference to CRT’s. The data for several types of phosphors are pre-stored in the PR-7XX.
They are CIE, NTSC, EBU (PAL / SECAM), SMPTE and HDTV. The user may also enter display primary
chromaticity values or use measured values.
1. To select a pre-stored phosphor set touch Select located to the right of the Phosphors window. The
following screen appears:

FIGURE 46 - RGB PHOSPHOR SELECT SCREEN

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1. Touch the desired values, and then touch Back when finished.
2. Repeat for both chromaticity (x, y) values for each primary. If the values are not known, they may first
be measured by turning on only one primary at a time (3 measurements total) and noting the resultant
CIE x, y values for entry into these fields.

S ETTING THE W HITE P OINT

The White Point (White Pt.) is the background or ambient illumination under which the display is viewed and has
an effect on the perceived color of the display. Several pre-stored CIE recommended illuminants and daylight
simulators can be selected. They include CIE Illuminants, A, B, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, and E.
Alternately, ambient sources (room lighting for example) may be measured and used as the White Pt. values.
1. Touch Select next to the White Point window. The following screen appears:

FIGURE 47 - SELECT RGB ILLUMINANT SCREEN

2. Touch the ▲▼ icons adjacent to Current View to scroll through available selections. Select Standard
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displayed data set appears at the top of the screen – in this example, CIE Illuminant D75.
OR
Touch the ▲▼ icons adjacent to Current View to scroll through available selections. Select Internal
RAM or External SD Card, then touch Prev or Next to scroll through selections. The title of the
currently displayed data set appears at the top of the screen – in this example CIE Illuminant D75.
OR
Press the MEASURE button to make a measurement of the illuminant.
3. Touch Recall to accept the selection.
4. When finished, touch Back.

M ATCH S AMPLE P ROCEDURE

In the Match Sample mode, target values for the Reference display are entered by the user.

FIGURE 48 - RGB DISPLAY CAL SETUP SCREEN

1. Touch the ▲ ▼ icons adjacent to the Mode field to select Match Sample.
2. Touch the ▲ ▼ icons adjacent to the Match Method field to choose between Y, xy (luminance and CIE
1931 xy) or xy (CIE 1931 xy only). This instructs the PR-7XX to attempt to perform a complete match
including the photometric brightness of the device, or setup the display based solely on the chromaticity
points and disregard the brightness.
3. Touch Select located next to White Point. The Measurement screen appears.
4. Set up the display to be measured, then press the MEASURE then touch Recall, or just touch Recall to
select the currently displayed values.
5. Touch Back to return without making changes.
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If measurements are stored in RAM or on an SD card, they can be accessed and recalled.

In the preceding example, measurement number 2 of 3 is displayed.

Y X , Y ( OR X , Y ) D ATA E NTRY P ROCEDURE

Since the PR-7XX measures the spectral content of the sample, it is possible for the instrument to calibrate the
display white point based on user entered values for luminance and CIE chromaticity . The user can select to
enter Y x,y (luminance and CIE 1931 x, y values) or x,y. If Y x,y is selected, after calibration of the display, the
luminance is properly adjusted to the entered value for Y. If x,y is chosen, the absolute luminance value is
ignored and the display is calibrated based on chromaticity values only.

FIGURE 49 - Y XY DATA ENTRY SCREEN

Y X , Y P ROCEDURE
1. Touch the ▲▼icons adjacent to Mode to select Match Data.

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2. Touch the ▲▼icons adjacent to Match Method to display either Y x,y or x,y.
3. Enter the desired values for Y, x and y in the fields directly below the Factory field by touching any of
the fields. This action brings up a data entry screen like the following example for Y:

FIGURE 50 - RGB DATA ENTRY

Note: If xy is selected, data entry for Y is unavailable.
4. Enter the value for Y, and then touch Back.
5. Repeat for x and y.

M AKING AN RGB D ISPLAY C AL M EASUREMENT

When all parameters have been successfully set, white point calibration can commence.
1. Press the MEASURE button to begin the RGB measurement sequence. A screen similar to the
following appears:

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FIGURE 51 - RGB MEASUREMENT SCREEN

2. The instrument will make continuous measurements until the Abort key is touched. Adjust the primaries
of the display until the vertical indicator bars for R, G and B are all at the center of the respective
horizontal colored bars and the % deviation (values to the right of the bars) reads 0.00.
Note that updated Luminance, CCT and chromaticity values are continuously displayed during the
calibration sequence.
3. Touch Abort to stop the measurement.
4. Touch Back to exit this screen and return to the Measurement Setup Screen at the completion of the
calibration.

COLOR RENDERING INDEX (CRI) – OPTIONAL FOR PR-7XX.

Color Rendering Index is a method of testing luminaires or other light sources for their capability to render the
color of an object being illuminated by that source with respect to a standard light source – does the object look
the same under both sources. Fourteen reference colors are used to determine the similarities between the test
light and the standard with the first eight colors used to calculate the average CRI – see Figure 52.

FIGURE 52 - COLORS USED TO DETERMINE AVERAGE CRI

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SETTING UP CRI MEASUREMENTS

FIGURE 53 - CRI SETUP SCREEN

1. Touch Setup.
2. Touch Measurement Mode.
3. Touch the ▼▲ icons in the Measurement Mode field to scroll to Color Rendering Index.
4. Once all selections (explained below) have been made, touch Back.

R EFERENCE S OURCE
The Reference Source is the standard source that CRI calculations use to compare against the measured
sample. The source can be one selected by the user from a previous measurement (e.g. office lighting),
standard illuminants, or be auto generated by the PR-7XX.

H OW T O S ELECT THE R EFERENCE SOURCE

1. Touch Select. A screen similar to the following screen appears:

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FIGURE 54 - CRI SOURCE SELECT SCREEN

2. If the Current View, which indicates the physical location of the measurement to be recalled is not the
desired path, touch the ▼▲ icons in that field to toggle between Internal RAM and the location of your
choice. Other choices are a file(s) on the SD card or internally stored Standard Illuminants.
3. Touch Prev or Next to select the measurement of choice.
4. Touch Recall once the choice has been made.
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FIGURE 55 - CRI SETUP SCREEN WITH SELECTED SOURCE DATA

A UTO C REATE S OURCE O PTION

If you select Auto Create Source, the PR-7XX will automatically generate a reference source based on the
measured correlated color temperature of the sample, and the value entered in the CCT for Plankian or
Daylight source field. If the measured CCT is equal to or lower than the value in this field, the created source
will be a blackbody radiator spectrum at or near the CCT of the measured sample. If the measured sample’s
CCT is greater than the entered CCT, the auto-created reference is based on a daylight type spectrum at or near
the CCT of the measure sample.
To enter the CCT for Plankian or Daylight source
1. Touch the gray field adjacent to CCT for Plankian or Daylight source.
2. In the screen that appears, touch the numbers to create the desired value in Kelvins and then touch
Back.

FIGURE 56 - CCT FOR PLANKIAN OR DAYLIGHT SOURCE ENTRY SCREEN

CCT T OLERANCE
If the CCT of the measured sample and the CCT of the Reference Source vary by an amount greater than the
value in this field, a warning message is generated. The CRI calculation will be completed.
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1. Touch the gray field adjacent to CCT Tolerance.
2. In the screen that appears, touch the numbers to create the desired value in Kelvins and then touch
Back.

FIGURE 57 - CCT TOLERANCE ENTRY SCREEN

C HROMATICITY T OLERANCE (CIE 1960 UV )

If the distance of the chromaticity point of the sample to that of the Reference Source is greater than the value in
this field (CIE 1960 uv units), a warning message is generated. The CRI calculation will be completed.
To enter the Chromaticity Tolerance
1. Touch the gray field adjacent to Chromaticity Tolerance.
2. In the screen that appears, touch the numbers to enter the desired deviation in CIE 1960 uv units and
then touch Back.

CRI M EASUREMENT R ESULTS

At the completion of a measurement in the CRI measurement mode, the CRI result screen is available. If the
CRI result screen is not currently being displayed after the measurement, touch the < > icons at the bottom of
the measurement result screen to scroll to the CRI results.

FIGURE 58 - CRI RESULT SCREEN

The results of the 14 indices are reported as is the Average (AVG.) CRI. The grayed fields indicate the index
values used to calculate the average. The CRI scale is 0 to 100 with 100 being best.

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STANDARD ILLUMINANTS
A Standard Illuminant is a spectral file of a white or near white stimulus that is used for L*a*b*, L*v*v* and RGB
measurements and calculations. These illuminants were obtained from the CIE (Commission Internationale
d’Eclairge) and include

• Illuminant A (blackbody radiator at 2856 Kelvins)

• Illuminant B (Daylight simulator at 4850 Kelvins)
• Illuminant C (Daylight Simulator at 6772 Kelvins)
• Illuminant D50 (Daylight Simulator at 5,000 Kelvins)
• Illuminant D55 (Daylight Simulator at 5,500 Kelvins)
• Illuminant D65 (Daylight Simulator at 6,500 Kelvins)
• Illuminant D75 (Daylight Simulator at 7,500 Kelvins)
• Illuminant E (equal energy at all wavelengths)
This feature is informational only. No illuminants can be added or deleted using this function.
1. Touch Menu then Setup then Standard Illuminants. A screen similar to the following appears:

FIGURE 59 - STANDARD ILLUMINANTS SCREEN

1. Touch Prev or Next to scroll through illuminants.
2. Touch the icons to scroll through various data screens for the currently displayed illuminant.
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TIMED MEASUREMENTS
It may become desirable to make periodic (timed measurements) to, for example, check the drift
characteristics at pre-defined intervals for a certain period of time. You may also want to make
continuous (repetitive) measurements or a fixed number of measurements. This can be accomplished
using the Timed Measurements feature.
Note: The Continuous Measurements feature should not be confused with the Measurements to
Average function.

FIGURE 60 - TIMED MEASUREMENTS SCREEN

HOW TO SET TIMED MEASUREMENTS PARAMETERS

1. Navigate to the Timed Measurements screen by touching Menu, then Setup then Timed
Measurements.
2. If it is desirable to repeat the timed measurement sequence, set Continuous Measurements to
Enabled.
3. Set the time between measurements (in seconds) by touching the Measurement Interval filed. The
following data entry screen appears:

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FIGURE 61 - MEASUREMENT INTERVAL ENTRY FIELD

1. Enter the measurement interval (range is 1 to 86400 seconds [24 hours]) then touch Back.
2. Touch the Measurement Button to initiate the Timed Measurement Sequence.
CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENTS
1. Navigate to the Timed Measurements screen by touching Menu, then Setup then Timed Measurements.
2. Touch the Timed Measurements field to that it displays Enabled.
3. Touch the Continuous Measurements filed until Enabled appears.
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ADVANCED SETUP
CUSTOM SPECTRAL CALIBRATION
The correlation of two instruments measuring the same sample has always been an issue. This is especially true
when comparing results from two different instrument manufacturers, or when the calibration of an instrument is
suspect. To help eliminate this problem without requiring full recalibration of the instrument, we have added a
Custom Spectral Calibration feature to the suite of features on the PR-7XX. This feature allows the user to
establish a set of unique spectral calibration factors for one instrument based on the measurement of a sample
from a second instrument. Then, when both instruments analyze the sample in question, they will correlate with
exceptional accuracy.
The second (Source) instrument can be a Photo Research product, or other spectrally based instrument. The
parameters of the spectral data for the two instruments must be compatible with each other. The parameters are:

Instrument Starting WL Ending WL WL (Data) Increments in nm

PR-730, PR-740, PR-
380 780 1
788
PR-735, PR-745 380 1080 2

ACCESSING THE CUSTOM SPECTRAL CALIBRATION MENU

1. Touch Setup → Advanced Setup → Custom Spectral Calibration. The Custom Spectral Calibration
screen appears.

→→

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→→

IMPORTING DATA

A S A .MEA F ILE
Although it would be unlikely to have to perform this procedure for two PR-7XX instruments, it is possible to save
a measurement on the SD card of the Source instrument, and then use that measurement data in the Target
instrument.

1. Create a new file (see Chapter - 7 for more information) on the SD card in the Source instrument (see
Chapter - 7 for details). Make sure this file does not have the same name as another file on the same card
with a .txt extension. The software will always try to use files with a .txt extension first during the spectral
calibration sequence.
2. Measure the sample with the Source instrument.
3. Save the measurement to the file from Step 1. Make sure that this measurement is the only
measurement in the file. If multiple measurements are stored in the file, then the most recent
measurement (last measurement saved) will be used to generate spectral factors in the Target
spectroradiometer.
4. Remove the SD card from the Source instrument and insert it into the Target instrument.
5. Make sure Custom Spectral Correction is Disabled and that One Time Calibration is Enabled.
6. Enter the name of the file from Step 1 by touching the Spectral File field to bring up the Spectral File Dialog.

→→

7. Measure the sample with the Target instrument.

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8. The Custom Spectral Calibration is complete.
9. To use these new factors for subsequent measurements, make sure that Custom Spectral Correction is
Enabled and that One Time Calibration is Disabled. The settings will rest after each measurement.
10. To restore the Target instrument so that it uses only the factory calibration factors, make sure
Custom Spectral Correction is set to Disabled.

A S A .TXT F ILE
Data from other instruments can be used as the baseline or Source values for the Custom Spectral Calibration.
The following criteria must be met:
A. The Source must have the same starting and ending wavelength points, and the same wavelength
(data) increment.
B. The file must have a .TXT file extension.
C. The file must have the following file format:
Line 1 – Title (Alpha / Numeric characters only – no spaces)
Line 2 – 380 (Starting Wavelength)
Line 3 – 780 (for PR-730/740/788) or 1080 (for PR-735/745) – Ending Wavelength
Line 4 – 1 (for PR-730/740/788) or 2 (for PR-735/745) – Wavelength (Data) Increment (in
nanometers)
Line 5 to Line N – Spectral values
Sample .txt File:
M1
3.800000e+002
7.800000e+002
1.000000e+000
3.722937e-003
3.729762e-003
3.611207e-003
3.971064e-003
4.476557e-003
4.434512e-003
4.972667e-003
4.636224e-003
5.055876e-003
.
.
.
.
.
.
1. Create and save the Source spectral values on the SD card. Make sure this file does not have the same
name as another file on the same card with a .txt extension.

2. Insert the SD card in the Target instrument.

3. Make sure Custom Spectral Correction is Disabled and that One Time Calibration is Enabled.
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11. Measure the sample with the Target instrument.

12. The Custom Spectral Calibration is complete.
13. To use these new factors for subsequent measurements, make sure that Custom Spectral Correction is
Enabled and that One Time Calibration is Disabled.
14. To restore the Target instrument so that it uses only the factory calibration factors, make sure
Custom Spectral Correction is set to Disabled.

CIE PASS / FAIL (OPTIONAL)

The CIE Pass / Fail option provides a convenient means of using the PR-7XX as a “GO / NO GO” CIE
colorimeter. Using CIE Pass / Fail, you can create an acceptance region of various shapes and sizes. After a
measurement, chromaticity points that fall with the defined region cause the message “Pass” to be displayed on
screen, and if the measured point is outside the region, “Fail” is displayed.
Regions are plotted in the CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram x, y coordinates. It is recommended that the user
have this diagram handy as a visual aid when plotting regions.
Regions can be defined as Ellipses (or circles), Rectangles (or squares) or polygons (3 - 10 sides).

USING CIE PASS / FAIL

A CCESSING THE P ASS / F AIL M ENU :

1. From the main menu, touch Setup → Advanced Setup → CIE Pass / Fail.

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D EFINING P ASS / F AIL R EGIONS

R ECTANGLES ( OR S QUARES )
To define a Rectangle or square, two sets of values are entered. The first set is the CIE 1931 x, y coordinate of
the upper left hand corner referred to in the Pass / Fail menu as the rectangles are oriented so that the sides are
parallel to boundaries (axes) of the CIE diagram.
1. Touch the field adjacent to CIE Pass / Fail so that it reads Enabled.
2. Touch the ▼▲ icons in the Shape field until Rectangle appears.
3. Define the Upper Left Corner by:
a. Touching the ▼▲ icons in the Edit field until Corner appears.
b. Touch the gray field next to Left to display the data entry field for the Upper Left CIE 1931 x
coordinate.
c. Enter the value (including the decimal point) then touch Back. This value is the absolute
position of the x coordinate in the CIE 1931 diagram.
d. Touch the gray field next to Top to display the data entry field for the Upper Left CIE 1931 y
coordinate.
e. Enter the value (including the decimal point) then touch Back. This value is the absolute
position of the y coordinate in the CIE 1931 diagram.
4. Define the Size by:
a. Touching the ▼▲ icons in the Edit field until Size appears.
b. Touch the gray field next to Width to display the data entry field for the Lower Right CIE 1931 x
coordinate.
c. Enter the value (including the decimal point) then touch Back. This value is the distance from
the Top Left x coordinate in Step 3c.
d. Touch the gray field next to Top to display the data entry field for the Lower Right CIE 1931 y
coordinate.
e. Enter the value (including the decimal point) then touch Back. This value is the distance from
the Top Left y coordinate in Step 3e.
Note: To define a square, the Width and Height values must be identical. For a horizontal rectangle, the
Width value must be larger than the Height value, and for a Vertical rectangle, the Height value
must be larger than the Width value.

5. Following the measurement, touch the < > icons at the bottom of the result screen to scroll to the CIE
diagram screen. Pass or Fail appears in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

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E LLIPSES ( OR C IRCLES )
The process for defining an ellipse or square is very similar to defining a rectangle or square. Essentially, a box
or rectangle is defined, and the PR-7XX creates an ellipse or circle inside the box.
Note: To define a circle, the Width and Height values must be identical. For a horizontal ellipse, the
Width value must be larger than the Height value, and for a Vertical ellipse, the Height value must
be larger than the Width value.
1. Touch the field adjacent to CIE Pass / Fail so that it reads Enabled.
2. Touch the ▼▲ icons in the Shape field until Ellipse appears.
3. Define the Upper Left Corner by:
a. Touching the ▼▲ icons in the Edit field until Corner appears.

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b. Touch the gray field next to Left to display the data entry field for the Upper Left CIE 1931 x
coordinate.
c. Enter the value (including the decimal point) then touch Back. This value is the absolute
position of the x coordinate in the CIE 1931 diagram.
d. Touch the gray field next to Top to display the data entry field for the Upper Left CIE 1931 y
coordinate.
e. Enter the value (including the decimal point) then touch Back. This value is the absolute
position of the y coordinate in the CIE 1931 diagram.
4. Define the Size by:
a. Touching the ▼▲ icons in the Edit field until Size appears.
b. Touch the gray field next to Width to display the data entry field for the Lower Right CIE 1931 x
coordinate.
c. Enter the value (including the decimal point) then touch Back. This value is the distance from
the Top Left x coordinate in Step 3c.
d. Touch the gray field next to Top to display the data entry field for the Lower Right CIE 1931 y
coordinate.
e. Enter the value (including the decimal point) then touch Back. This value is the distance from
the Top Left y coordinate in Step 3e.

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→ Following the measurement, touch the < > icons at the bottom of the result screen to scroll to the CIE
diagram screen. Pass or Fail appears in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

P OLYGONS
A polygon is generally described as a shape with three or more straight lined sides. The Pass / Fail option
provides a method of creating polygonal acceptance regions with up to 10 sides. This can be a useful tool to, for
example, define a color gamut and determine whether the sample falls within that gamut.
1. Touch the field adjacent to CIE Pass / Fail so that it reads Enabled.
2. Touch the ▼▲ icons in the Shape field until Polygon appears.
3. Select the number of points to define by touching the ▼▲ icons adjacent to the No. of Points field. The
Range is 3 to 10 points.
4. Touch the ▼▲ icons next to the Edit field until Pt. 1 (Point 1) appears.
5. Touch the gray field next to X1 to access the data entry screen. Enter the CIE 1931 x value for Point 1
(including the decimal point) and then touch Back.
6. Touch the gray field next to Y1 to access the data entry screen. Enter the CIE 1931 y value for Point 1
(including the decimal point) and then touch Back.
7. Repeat Steps 4 – 6 for all remaining points.
Note: The PR-7XX automatically connects the first point (Point 1) to the last point (Point 3 in the
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8. Following the measurement, touch the < > icons at the bottom of the result screen to scroll to the CIE
diagram screen. Pass or Fail appears in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

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USER PROFILES
Many measurement applications require a specific set of instrument and preference parameters. The User
Profiles allows you to save up to 10 unique different sets of settings. Some of the saved information includes:

• Instrument setup parameters – aperture, accessory, bandwidth (when applicable), sensitivity type
(standard or extended, speed mode, Frequency and Smart Dard Status.
• Preferences including Power Saving mode, Brightness and Contrast, Sounds and Alerts, Advanced
Setup Parameters and more.

HOW TO SAVE A USER PROFILE

1. Touch Setup.
2. Touch User Profiles.
3. The User Profile dialog appears.
4. Touch the ▼▲ icons adjacent to the Profile Name filed to scroll through User Profile data sets.
5. Touch Save to save the setting to the selected profile.

Warning: Saving a profile will overwrite any information currently stored under that profile
name.

HOW TO RENAME A PROFILE

1. Touch the ▼▲ icons adjacent to the Profile Name filed to scroll through User Profile data sets.
2. When the target profile name of appears touch Rename.
3. In the dialog, enter the new name of the profile (16 characters max - use the blank square to create a
space) by touching the appropriate letter on screen.
4. Touch Back when finished.

HOW TO RECALL A PROFILE

1. Touch the ▼▲ icons adjacent to the Profile Name filed to scroll through User Profile data sets.
2. When the target profile name of appears touch Recall.
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RESET TO DEFAULT
Use this feature when you wish to clear all current user set instrument setup and preference. This does not
affect any user profiles.

HOW TO RESET TO DEFAULT

1. From the Setup Menu, touch Reset to Default.

Warning: This will clear all current custom setup conditions on the PR-7XX.

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Chapter - 6 UTILITIES FUNCTIONS

FIGURE 62 - UTILITIES MENU

The Utilities functions include, in addition to calibrating the touch screen described earlier, seldom used features
such as Restoring the Calibration files, Restoring Standard Illuminants and Updating Firmware. The
Services item is not user accessible.

HOW TO RESTORE CALIBRATION/ILLUMINANT FILES

Warning: This procedure will delete all files and standard illuminants!

REQUIREMENTS :
1. Secure Digital (SD) card.
2. SD card reader.
3. ZIP file with calibration/standard illuminant information from Photo Research.

RESTORE PROCEDURE
1. Insert a 512 MB SD card into a PC or a USB card reader connected to a PC.
2. Copy all calibration and illuminant files (contact Photo Research to obtain these files) to the SD card.
3. Power on the PR-7XX.
4. Insert the SD card into the instrument.
5. Touch Menu.
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FIGURE 63. PR-7XX UTILITIES MENU.

7. Touch Restore Calibration to restore all calibration files. If restoring standard illuminants , touch
Restore Illuminants .
8. Once the restore process is successfully completed the instrument will power down.
9. Power on the instrument using the 0/1 key.

Note: If any errors occur during this restore process consult Photo Research immediately.

HOW TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE

The firmware can be easily updated in the field. Simply insert the SD card with the latest firmware revision and
instruct the instrument to update.

Warning: This procedure will delete all current configuration settings!

Note: Calibration and Illuminant factors DO NOT have to be restored after a firmware update.

REQUIREMENTS

SECURE DIGITAL (SD) CARD.

1. SD card reader.
2. Latest firmware PR6XXHW.hex file from Photo Research.

UPDATE PROCEDURE
1. Insert a 512 MB SD card into a PC or a USB card reader connected to a PC.
2. Copy the file PR6xxHW.HEX supplied by Photo Research to the SD card.
3. Power on the PR-7XX.
4. Insert the SD card.
5. Touch Menu.
6. Touch Utilities.
7. Touch Update Firmware.
8. In the confirmation screen that appears, touch Yes to continue, or No to return to the Utilities menu.

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FIGURE 64 - PR-7XX FIRMWARE UPDATE PROMPT.

9. Select Yes to update the firmware, No to escape without updating.
10. At the screen that appears following the completion of the update, touch OK to restart the instrument
and initialize the new firmware.

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Chapter - 7 FILE SETTINGS

The File Settings options pertain to accessing the Secure Digital (SD) card installed in the card slot of the PR-
7XX. If no card is inserted in the slot, these options are not available for change and are grayed out. The File
Settings option allows the user to setup the following features:

Note: Up to 1000 measurements can be stored to a single file name.

• Auto Save – Allows files to be automatically saved to an SD card (when available).

• SD File Field - Select measurement file to store measurements to.
• New File / Rename / Delete measurement files.
• Save unsaved measurements to SD card on shutdown if measurements exist in RAM.

HOW TO ACCESS THE FILE SETTING SCREEN

1. Touch Menu.
2. Touch File Settings.
3. Touch Back to exit to the Main Manu after all options have been selected.

FIGURE 65 - SECURE DIGITAL CARD FILE SETTINGS.

A UTO S AVE
With Auto Save set to ON, measurements are automatically saved to the file name in the SD File field.. Use
the ▼or ▲ icons to toggle between Auto Save ON or Auto Save OFF.

SD FILE FIELD
The SD File field shows the current measurement file name that measurements are being saved to when Auto
Save is enabled, or when a manual Save operation is executed from the measurement result screen..
1. The ▼or ▲ icons are used to scroll through the available file names until the file of choice appears.
2. To create a new file, use the function. Refer to the How to Create a New Measurement File
section for information. If no SD card is present the SD File field will show the last accessed file
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3. If the last accessed measurement file does not exist on the SD card, the following prompt will appear:

FIGURE 66 - MEASUREMENT FILE DOES NOT EXIST ON SD CARD.

4. To create the file touch OK.

OR
To create a new measurement file touch .

If is touched the Select File screen will appear after every measurement unless Auto Save is
disabled, or until a valid filename appears in the SD File field..

H OW TO C REATE A N EW M EASUREMENT F ILE

Multiple measurements files with up to 1000 measurements per file can be saved on the SD card. The file
name can be up to 8 characters long with no spaces or extensions.

To Create a new file:

1. Touch .
2. Enter the desired file name – 8 characters max with no extension. As the characters are touched, they
appear in the window at the top of the screen. Touch Shift to display a second set of characters as
shown in following example.

FIGURE 67 - SD CARD NEW MEASUREMENT FILE NAME ENTRY.

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FIGURE 68 - SECOND CHARACTERS SET.

3. Touch Back to finish and save the file.

4. From this point as long as Auto Save is enabled, all measurements are saved to the selected file.

H OW TO D ELETE A M EASUREMENT F ILE

To delete a measurement file:
1. Insert the SD card with the measurement file to be deleted.
2. Select the desired file to be deleted in the SD File field using the ▼or ▲ icons.
3. Touch .

Warning: All measurements in the file will be lost.

HOW TO RENAME A MEASUREMENT FILE

1. Insert SD card with the measurement file to be renamed.
2. Select the desired file to be renamed in the SD File field using the ▼or ▲ icons.
3. Touch .
4. Enter the new name for the file.

FIGURE 69 - MEASUREMENT FILE RENAME.

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5. Touch Back to complete the process.

HOW TO SET AUTO SAVE ON SHUTDOWN

When “Save unsaved measurements to SD card on shutdown” is enabled the instrument will prompt the
user to save all measurements in RAM to the SD Card before shutting down. The user will have 5 minutes (300
sec) to select one of the following options.

1. To save measurements on SD card, touch Yes.

2. To shut down without saving, touch No.
3. To go back to the previous menu and not shut down, touch Cancel.

This prompt will not appear if Auto Save is enabled, as the measurements are automatically stored following a
measurement.

FIGURE 70 - AUTO SAVE ON SHUTDOWN PROMPT.

If no decision is made within 300 seconds (5 min) the instrument will power down and all current measurements
will be lost.

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EXPLORER SETTINGS
Explorer Settings determine the memory location (Internal RAM or External SD card) and file name (if SD is
selected) for viewing stored measurements.

ACCESSING THE EXPLORER SETTINGS SCREEN

Step 1) Touch Menu.
Step 2) Touch Explorer Settings.

File explorer viewer location.

# of measurement files on SD
card.

FIGURE 71 - EXPLORER SETTINGS.

CURRENT VIEW
The Current View option selects the memory location (Internal RAM or External SD). Touch the ▼ or ▲ icons
to toggle between Internal RAM and External SD Card.
SD FILE
If External SD Card has been selected as the Current View, the user can select a measurement file to view in
the File Explorer. The measurement file can be selected by touching on the ▼ or ▲ icons. Once the desired
measurement file has been selected simply navigate back to the File Explorer to start viewing the
measurements contained in the file.

SDFile name, Measurement #

being viewed / Total
Measurements

FIGURE 72. FILE EXPLORER.

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HOW TO RECALL MEASUREMENTS STORED ON THE SD CARD
Measurements stored on the SD card can be recalled in three ways.
1. Using the explorer settings, see section for more information,
2. Using SpectraWin 2 (optional) Import feature, refer to SpectraWin 2 manual for more information
3. Using the in-built Remote Control Mode capability, see Remote Control Command Detail section for
more information.

MEASUREMENT TYPES
The PR-7XX can make of measurements of different radiometric and photometric units depending on the type
of accessory being utilized. They include Lumens (Watts), Luminous Intensity (Radiant Intensity), Luminous
Flux (Radiant Flux) Luminance (Radiance) and Illuminance (Irradiance). The most typical measurement is one
of radiance in watts / steradian / meter² and luminance in footlamberts and cd/m².

LUMINANCE / RADIANCE
Luminance is defined as luminous flux (lumens) per solid angle (steradians) per unit area being emitted in a
given direction and is calculated from Radiance (watts/steradian/meter²).

The SI equation for luminance is cd/m² (lumens/steradian/meter²). The English equivalent is footlamberts (1/
lumens/steradian/foot²). The relationship between cd/m² and footlamberts is:
1 footlambert = 3.426 cd/m².
Luminance is measured whenever it is desirable to know the photometric brightness of self-emitting devices,
transmissive objects or a surface upon which light is being reflected. Typical applications include display
brightness, projector screen brightness etc. Ideally, the object being measured exhibits a uniform emittance
pattern over the entire emitting surface.
Luminance measurements using the PR-7XX are made with any of the objective lenses, or with the fiber probe
(FP-730) or with the luminance probe (LA-730) only. The lenses include the MS-75, SL-0.5X, SL-1X, SL-2.5X
and SL-5X.
In the following example, let’s say a projector screen or reflectance standard such as the RS-3 or SRS-3 or
equivalent, the light incident on the surface is illuminance, and the light being reflected from the surface is
luminance.

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FIGURE 73 - ILLUMINANCE / LUMINANCE CONCEPT

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Chapter - 8 HOW TO MAKE A LUMINANCE / RADIANCE

MEASUREMENT
If using an objective lens, the first step is to align and focus the optical system (lens and eyepiece) on the target.

Lens focusing ring Grasp here to install or

uninstall lens.

FIGURE 74 - MS-75 LENS

U SING AN O BJECTIVE L ENSES

Aligning and focusing the Optical System

1. If using the MS-75, make sure the target is out of focus by defocusing the lens. If using a fixed focus
lens, such as the MS-2.5X, move either the target or instrument until the target is out of focus.

2. Turn the eyepiece until the measuring aperture (black spot in the center of the field of view) is in sharp
focus. If the entire aperture does not focus simultaneously, make sure the top and bottom of the
aperture are in focus.

3. Focus on the target. If using the MS-75 lens, rotate the lens focusing ring until the target is in focus. If
using a fixed focus lens, move either the instrument or the target until sharp focus is achieved. Do not
use the eyepiece adjustment to focus on the target.

4. Make sure the measuring aperture falls within the lit area of the target. Failure to adhere to this step will
result in erroneous readings. If possible, or unless otherwise specified, we recommend that the diameter
of the aperture cover 50% to 80% of the smallest dimension of the object (e.g. character ‘1’ in Figure
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Correct Incorrect
FIGURE 75 - APERTURE ALIGNMENT

5. From the Instrument Setup menu, touch the ▲ ▼ icons adjacent to Primary Accessory until the lens
currently installed appears.

6. Make any other changes in the Setup menu such as Sensitivity, Speed, Average etc. See Chapter - 5
Setup Menu for full details.

7. Touch the MEASURE button to begin a measurement.

FIGURE 76 - INSTRUMENT SETUP MENU

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U SING THE FP-730

FIGURE 77 - FP-655 / FP-670

The FP-730 Flexible Probe enables the PR-7XX to measure surface luminance and radiance of backlit sources
(e.g. cathode ray tubes, fluorescent lamps and self-luminous displays) that can be placed in contact with the tip
of the Probe.
The Flexible Probe is particularly useful for measuring in nearly inaccessible locations. The probe consists of a
24-inch (0.6 meter), flexible fiber bundle and a threaded mounting adaptor. 4 foot and 10 foot versions are
available – contact Photo Research for details.
It can also be used to approximate the luminance of more distant sources, averaged over a circular field. The
acceptance angle of the probe is approximately 30 at the half-power points and 50° at the 10% response points.
The measuring area is 0.125 inch (3 mm) in diameter when the tip of the probe is placed in contact with a
Lambertian source.

Warning: The FP-730 is not recommended for use when measuring LCDs as the act of
coming in contact with the device may distort the surface and yield erroneous
readings and may cause damage to the display.
1. Remove the MS-75 Objective lens or other primary accessory by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Install the FP-730 by screwing in clockwise. Do not over-tighten!
3. From the Instrument Setup menu, touch the ▲ ▼ icons adjacent to Primary Accessory until
FP-730 appears. Note that only the largest aperture can be used for this accessory. The instrument will
automatically set the Aperture selection to the largest system configured aperture.
4. Make any other changes such as Sensitivity, Speed, Average etc.
5. Place the front surface of the probe tip in contact with the target. Make sure it is within the lit area of the
device under test.
6. Touch the MEASURE button to begin a measurement.

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U SING THE LA-730 L UMINANCE A DAPTOR

FIGURE 78 - LA-730 LUMINANCE ADAPTOR

The Luminance Adaptor enables the PR-7XX to measure surface luminance and radiance of backlit sources
(e.g. cathode ray tubes, fluorescent lamps and self-luminous displays) that can be placed in contact with the
rubber cup of the Adaptor. It can also be used to approximate the luminance of more distant sources, averaged
over a circular field. (The acceptance angle of the adaptor is approximately 12.5 at the half-power points and
14 at the 10% response points. The measuring area is 0.52 inch (13.2 mm) in diameter when the cup of the
accessory is placed in contact with a Lambertian source. It features an ambient light shield which eliminates
room lighting from affecting the measurement.

Warning: The LA-730 is not recommended for use when measuring LCDs as the act of
coming in contact with the device may distort the surface and yield erroneous
readings and may cause damage to the display.
1. Remove the MS-75 Objective lens or other accessory by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Install the Luminance Adaptor by screwing in clockwise. Do not over-tighten!
3. From the Instrument Setup menu, touch the ▲ ▼ icons adjacent to Primary Accessory until
LA-730 appears.
4. Make any other changes such as Aperture, Sensitivity, Speed, Average etc.
5. Place the front surface of the rubber cup of the Luminance Adaptor in contact with the target. Make sure
it is within the lit area or the device.
6. Touch the MEASURE button to begin a measurement.

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Chapter - 9 HOW TO MAKE AN ILLUMINANCE /

IRRADIANCE MEASUREMENT
ILLUMINANCE / IRRADIANCE
Illuminance is defined as the density of luminous flux incident on a surface, or light falling on a surface per area,
and is calculated from Irradiance (watts/meter²). Three factors help determine illuminance: the luminous flux of
the source, the angle of incidence of the light falling on the plane, and the distance from the source to the
measured plane. Illuminance is given by lux (lumens per meter²) and footcandles (lumens per foot²). The
relationship between footcandles and lux is: 1 footcandle = 10.76 lux. In the following example, the light falling
on the measured plane is the illuminance.

Measured
plane

Lumen Source
s

Distance

FIGURE 79 - ILLUSTRATION OF ILLUMINANCE

Illuminance measurements are made one of three ways with the PR-7XX. The first method involves the use of
the CR-730 cosine receptor. The second method utilizes the use of a reflectance standard such as the RS-3 or
SRS-3, and for the third method the ICC-730 integrating sphere accessory is employed.
The CR-730 is a diffuser that serves as the surface upon which the incident light falls. During calibration these
accessories are photometrically calibrated using a standard lamp whose candela rating has been certified to
NIST standards. By knowing the candelas of the lamp, the illuminance can be calculated by:

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cd
I=
d2
EQUATION 5 - ILLUMINANCE FROM CANDELAS
Where: I = Illuminance in lux or footcandles.
d = Distance in feet (footcandles) or meters (lux).
Following a measurement, candelas can be calculated by:

cd = I * d 2
EQUATION 6 - CANDELAS FROM ILLUMINANCE

U SING THE CR-730

FIGURE 80 - CR-730
1. From the Instrument Setup menu, touch the ▲▼icons beneath Primary Accessory to scroll to CR-730,
depending on the instrument being used. Make any other setup changes (exposure, sensitivity etc.) at
this time. The instrument will automatically set the Aperture selection to the largest system configured
aperture.
2. Remove the current Primary Accessory from the instrument turning the accessory counterclockwise.
3. To Install the CR-730:
a. Loosen the thumb screw located near the mounting threads.
b. Gently separate the mounting ring from the assembly. If the mounting ring does not readily
separate, further loosen the thumb screw.
c. Install the mounting ring on the instrument by threading clockwise into the PR-7XX lens mount.
Do not over-tighten!
d. Insert the main body of the accessory into the mounting ring.
e. Rotate the receptor to the desired orientation and then tighten the thumb screw. Do not over-
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4. Set the white diffuse surface of the CR-730 at the desired distance from the source.
5. Press the MEASURE button to begin a measurement.

U SING THE RS-3 OR SRS-3 R EFLECTANCE S TANDARD

ThE RS-3 Reflectance Standard has an absolute reflectance of 99% (± 1%) from 370 to 780 nanometers.
Focusing the PR-7XX on the plaque allows the resultant luminance reading, in footlamberts (or candelas,meter²),
to be converted directly into illuminance values, in footcandles (or lux). It can also be used to establish the 100%
level for relative reflectance of materials or to measure the Source part of an L*a*b* or L*u*v* test of Illuminated
samples.
The technique is based on the definition that in the English System, the luminance (in footlamberts) of a perfect
Lambertian-diffusing surface is mathematically equal to the illuminance in footcandles which falls on its surface.
In metric SI units, illuminance in lux, equals  (3.1416) * luminance (in cd/m²). lux =  * cd / m 2

This method of measuring illuminance/chrominance is most convenient when physical conditions necessitate
remote source measurement, such as ambient light falling on a display surface. Since the illuminance
measurement is made in the plane of the RS-3 plaque, the measuring instrument does not need to measure the
source directly.

Never touch the surface of the plaque. Any surface damage or discoloration will result in
erroneous readings. Always keep the plaque cover closed when not in use.
Refer to the Cleaning and Handling Instructions for the RS-3 (and SRS-3) at the end of this
section.

M EASURING P ROCEDURE
The procedure for making illuminance/chrominance, irradiance and reflectance measurements with the RS-3
plaque is as follows:
Remove the protective cover from the reflectance standard and set the reflecting surface in the plane in which it
is desired to measure the illuminance/chrominance, irradiance or reflectance.

1. For direct single source measurements, set the reflecting surface of the RS-3 in the measurement plane.
OR
For display surface ambient light measurements, hold the RS-3 plaque against the display screen in the
area to be measured.

2. Position the PR-7XX so that it is oriented at approximately 45 to the white surface of the plaque and is
sufficiently close so that the measuring aperture is smaller than the image of the light falling on the
plaque as seen in the viewfinder.

3. Place the PR-7XX on a sturdy tripod or other suitable support.

4. Align and focus the instrument on the reflecting surface of the standard. Make sure the measuring
aperture is within the illuminated area on the plaque.

5. If taking L*u*v* or L*a*b* measurements, select the RS-3 (or SRS-3) as Add-on Accessory 1 in the
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Note: For reflectance measurements, it is not necessary to select RS-3 as an accessory since the
measurements are relative rather than absolute.

6. Press the MEASURE button to make a measurement.

C LEANING AND H ANDLING I NSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RS-3 ( AND SRS-3)

Use the following procedure to maintain the unique optical and reflectance properties of the Reflectance
Standard. If the material becomes soiled, use a jet of clean dry air to blow the soil off, or rinse with distilled
water. A soft bristle brush may be used.
OR
If the material becomes grossly contaminated or scratched, restore its original optical condition by sanding the
surface under a stream of running water using a 220-240 grit waterproof emery cloth.
Sand until the surface is totally hydrophobic (water beads and runs off the material immediately).
Rinse with distilled water.
Note: If the emery cloth grit is too fine, the finish will be inadequate as the surface may become too
smooth and reflect a high level of specular component (mirror image). Also, if the SRS-3 is
refinished, it will be necessary to recalibrate if the standard for optimum accuracy.

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U SING THE ICC-730 I NTEGRATING S PHERE

FIGURE 81 - ICC-730 INTEGRATING SPHERE

The ICC-730 is a 3” (76.2 mm) integrating sphere with a 1 inch (25.4 mm) input port. A typical application is
determining the illuminance of point sources such as lamps.

M EASURING P ROCEDURE
1. From the Instrument Setup menu, touch the ▲▼icons beneath Primary Accessory to scroll to ICC-730.
Make any other setup changes (exposure, sensitivity etc.) at this time (see Chapter - 5 - Setup Menu for
more details).
2. Remove the current Primary Accessory from the instrument by turning the accessory counterclockwise.
3. Install the ICC-730 by turning clockwise. Hand tighten only. Do not over-tighten!
4. Set the front edge of the entrance port to the desired distance from the source. For the best results, the
measuring port should be set so that it is perpendicular to the source.
5. Press the MEASURE button to begin a measurement.

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Chapter - 10 LUMINOUS / RADIANT INTENSITY

Luminous Intensity is the luminous flux per unit solid angle in a given direction and is calculated from Radiant
Intensity (watts/steradian). It can be easily thought of as luminous flux (lumens) traveling through a cone (solid
angle) in a given direction (for example the forward 180°). Luminous intensity is given in candelas (lumens /
steradian) or millicandelas (1 candela = 1000 millicandelas).

Solid Angle

FIGURE 82 - ILLUSTRATION OF LUMINOUS INTENSITY

LED Mounting Port

LED Adapter
Cap
LED Adapter Screws
(2 each)

Mounting Thread

FIGURE 83 - LR-730 LED RECEPTOR

Typical applications for the measurement of luminous intensity include small lamps (in candelas) and LED’s
(millicandelas). For the measurement of luminous intensity, the PR-7XX can be equipped with the LR-730 LED
Receptor. During calibration, these accessories are calibrated using sources where the precise area being
sampled is used to calculate candelas as given by candelas = cd / m 2 * area where area is the total emitting
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HOW TO MAKE LUMINOUS INTENSITY / RADIANT INTENSITY MEASUREMENTS
D ESCRIPTION
The LR-730 LED Receptor enables the PR-7XX to measure the axial spectral radiant intensity (watts/steradian),
luminous intensity (millicandelas), and color of light emitting diodes (LED's).
The LR-730 consists of a 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) long tube with an LED port on one end and a mounting thread at
the other end. The threaded end is installed into the lens mount of the PR-7XX.
During use, the LED's are inserted into the LED port at the open end of the accessory. Two different sized LED
ports are supplied with the LR-730. One is designed to accept 0.118" (2.99 mm) diameter LED's, and the other
accepts 0.205" (5.21 mm) diameter LED's.
Note: Special adapters can be fabricated for LED's that do not exceed 0.275" (7 mm) in
diameter. Contact Photo Research for details.

G EOMETRICAL C ONSIDERATIONS
The LR-730 is designed to measure the emittance of LED's over an 8.3 acceptance cone.
It is important to note that since the intensity distribution of LED's varies with angle, LED's measured using
acceptance cones other than 8.3 will produce different results. Generally, measurements through smaller cones
will yield higher values, while LED's sampled over larger cones will produce measurements with lower radiant
and luminous intensity values. Therefore, as part of the measurement report, it is important to note the
acceptance cone sampled during the test.

P ROCEDURE - LED A DAPTER C AP R EPLACEMENT

If it becomes desirable to switch LED Adapter caps supplied with the LR-730, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen and remove the two SAE 4-40 hex cap screws that secure the LED Adapter cap to the main
tube.
2. Remove the LED Adapter cap.
3. Insert the new adapter cap making sure to align the threaded holes in the adapter with the through holes
in the tube.
4. Replace and tighten the screws. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS!!

M AKING M EASUREMENTS
1. Remove the MS-75 lens or other accessory by turning counter clockwise.
2. Install the LR-730 by threading it clockwise into the PR-7XX lens mount. Do not over tighten.
3. From the Instrument Setup menu, select LR-730 from the Primary Accessory window by touching the ▲
or ▼ icons.
4. Insert the LED into the adapter port and allow at least a 5 minute warm-up (unless otherwise specified).
5. Make sure the LED is properly seated in the adapter.
6. Touch the MEASURE button to begin a measurement.

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Chapter - 11 LUMINOUS / RADIANT FLUX

Luminous flux (given in lumens) is the basic unit of photometry and is calculated from radiant flux (given in
watts). It represents the total luminous or radiant output of a source over 360°. Typical applications for
luminous flux measurements include florescent or incandescent lamps and LEDs, where it is required to know
the total output of the source.
The correct way to measure luminous (or radiant) flux is by utilizing an integrating sphere. Integrating spheres
possess the ability of (as the name implies) integrating or homogenizing the light over the entire 360° emittance
pattern of the device under test.
For the PR-7XX, the IS-730 integrating sphere is available for measuring the luminous and radiant flux of dual-
lead LEDs.
OVERVIEW

FIGURE 84 - IS-730 OUTER VIEW

The IS-730 is a 3-inch sphere designed to measure the total luminous flux (lumens) or radiant flux (watts) of
LEDs or other small sources such as miniature lamps. This accessory consists of a sphere with an internal
baffle and LED Mounting Tube (See Figure 85). During operation, the LED is inserted into the interior end of
the Mounting Tube, the Adjustment Screw is set so that the tip of the LED protrudes precisely 0.100 inches into
the sphere, and the measurement is conducted. The power cables for the LED (plus and minus current) are
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FIGURE 85 – IS-730 INTERNAL VIEW

I NSTALLING THE IS-730

1. Remove the current optical accessory from the PR-7XX by turning counterclockwise.
2. Install the IS-730 by carefully threading clockwise into the C mount ring located in the front of the
instrument. Make sure the threads turn freely when installing the IS-730.

M OUNTING THE LED

1. Loosen the Set Screw (see Figure 85) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the Mounting Tube from the Collar by gently pulling away from the sphere. If there is any
resistance, further loosen the Set Screw.
3. Insert the leads of the LED into the two miniature sockets located on the interior end of the Mounting
Tube. Push the LED in as far as possible. Take care to note the polarization of the leads. For
simplicity, the POSITIVE LEAD should be inserted into the socket corresponding to the RED Banana
Jack located on the opposite end of the Mounting Tube.

A DJUSTING THE M OUNTING T UBE H EIGHT

1. Referring to Figure 86 – IS-730 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTposition the tip of the LED so that it is directly
adjacent to the Height Adjustment Screw, and resting on the outside surface of the Collar.
2. Adjust the Height Adjustment Screw so that it is just touching the end of the Mounting Tube next to the
LED.
3. Attach the LED current source (not supplied) to the Mounting Tube using appropriate miniature banana
plugs paying attention to the polarity.
4. Supply the appropriate current to the LED and allow at least 10 minutes warm-up. Make sure the LED
is properly lit.
5. Insert the Mounting Tube into the Collar until the Mounting Tube just touches the top of the Height
Adjustment Screw.
6. Tighten the Set Screw to hold the Mounting Tube in place. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

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FIGURE 86 – IS-730 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

M AKING A M EASUREMENT
1. Touch MENU then Setup then Instrument Setup.
2. Touch the ▲ ▼ icons in the Primary Accessory field to select IS-730.
3. Press the MEASURE button to make a measurement.

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Chapter - 12 CONNECTIVITY
USB
The PR-7XX is equipped with a Mini-B USB connector allowing for communication with the optional SpectraWin
2® software, or to control the instrument using Remote Mode commands.
INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER
Prior to using Remote Control commands or SpectraWin 2® software, the USB driver must be installed on your
personal computer.
1. Turn on the PR-7XX.
2. Connect the PR-7XX to the PC via the USB interface cable.
3. The following screen will appear:

FIGURE 87 - NEW HARDWARE WIZARD.

4. Choose No, not at this time and click Next.
5. Choose Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next.

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FIGURE 88 - PR-7XX USB DRIVER INSTALL.

6. Insert the CD supplied with PR-7XX into an appropriate CD drive.
7. Click Next.
8. Click on Continue Anyway.

FIGURE 89 - WINDOWS COMPATIBILITY WARNING FOR PR-7XX USB DRIVER.

9. Open the Device Manager.
10. Click on Ports (COM + LPT).
11. Use the COM port for PRInstrument when connecting with SpectraWin or for programming Remote
Mode commands.

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FIGURE 90 - PR-7XX USB DRIVER INSTALL COMPLETE.

USB HUB TYPE
Virtually all modern computers today supply current through the Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub to power
external devices when necessary. Typically, the current supplied is 500 mA. Some external USB hubs supply
only 100 mA or no current at all. The USB Hub Type option provides the means of selecting the power available
to the instrument via the PC for charging the battery. If there is insufficient current available for the USB device
(PR-7XX), Windows will issue a warning and the battery will not charge using the USB interface. Normal
communications do not rely on the USB Hub Type setting.
DETERMINING USB HUB POWER (WINDOWS 7 ONLY)
1. Type Device Manager in the PC search bar and open it.
2. Expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers selection by clicking on > icon.
3. Right click on USB Root Hub.
4. Click on Properties.
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Total power available

Total power required

FIGURE 91 - USB POWER SCREEN

SETTING USB HUB TYPE ON THE PR-7XX
The USB Hub Type option can be accessed via the Connectivity preference option.
Navigate to Menu→ Preferences → Connectivity.

FIGURE 92 - USB CONNECTIVITY MENU.

No Power
Touch the ▲or ▼ icons adjacent to USB Hub Type until No Power appears. With No Power selected, the
instrument runs entirely on the battery and draws no power from the USB hub the battery is not charged.
Low Power (100mA)
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High Power (500mA)
Touch the ▲or ▼ icons adjacent to USB Hub Type until High Power appears. The battery is charged at the
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RS-232 (OPTIONAL )
The traditional RS-232 I/F allows for interfacing to ATE environments and older generation PC systems. The
below diagrams depicts the connection between the PR-7XX and the host computer. To establish a connection
between the PR-7XX simply open the appropriate port (using the specified protocol settings) and enter
“PHOTO”, no other hardware handshakes are necessary.

FIGURE 93 - PR-7XX RS-232 OPTION.

HARDWARE P ROTOCOL

The RS-232 hardware protocol settings are:

• Baud Rate: Selectable (9600 bps, 19.2 Kbps 38.4 Kbps, 57.6 Kbps, 115.21 Kbps)
• Parity: None
• Data Bits: 8
• Stop Bits: 1
Selecting RS-232 Baud Rate
1. Navigate to RS-232 Connectivity, by touching on Menu, then Preferences.
2. Touch RS-232 Connectivity.
3. The following screen will appear.

1 Default baud rate.

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Figure 94 – RS-232 Connectivity, Baud Rate Setup.

4. Touch the ▲ ▼next to the RS-232 Baud Rate text field to select the desired speed.

Selectable Speeds:
- 9600 bps
- 19.2 Kbps
- 38.4 Kbps
- 57.6 Kbps
- 115.2 Kbps (default)

BLUETOOTH (OPTIONAL)
The PR-7XX can be supplied with a wireless, Class 1 Bluetooth interface permitting operations of up to 100
meters (line of sight conditions) from the Host. Bluetooth capability is also required on the PC.

PAIRING THE PR-7XX

1. Insert the Bluetooth ‘dongle’ in the PC.
2. Wait until Windows loads drivers for the device. The icon appears in the taskbar.
3. From the main menu of the PR-7XX touch Setup.
4. Touch Preferences.
5. Touch Connectivity. The Connectivity menu appears.
6. In the Bluetooth field, touch Disabled. The message will change to Enabled.
7. Change the duration of the discoverable period by touching 30 secs. In the Discoverable Duration.
8. In the data entry window that appears, touch 180 and then touch Back.
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10. Double click the Bluetooth icon on the Taskbar to open the dialog. A screen similar to the following
appears:
11. Click on Add.
12. Check the box next to “My device is set up and ready to be found” (or equivalent depending on the
Windows version in use) and then click Next..
13. Highlight the icon with the serial number of the instrument and then click on Next.
14. A dialog appears requesting pairing information. Click Use the passkey found in the documentation.
15. Enter the serial number of the instrument as the passkey.
16. After successful pairing, the final dialog appears. Note value of the the Outgoing COM port. This COM
port should be used for all communications – e.g. SpectraWin 2 software.

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Appendix - 1 REMOTE CONTROL MODE

Remote Control of the PR-7XX is accomplished using commands sent from the PC in ASCII (text) strings to the
instrument. These commands are then executed and the requested information including measured values or
instrument setup parameters are returned to the PC.
The PR-7XX is controlled from a personal computer over the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. This is
achieved by using a driver that parses appropriate ASCII (text) commands from the PC application then transmits
them over the USB I/F to the PR-7XX.
Communication protocol is identical to RS-232 communications. The USB driver emulates an
RS-232 interface including opening a COM port, setting a baud rate, parity, stop bits and flow control. This makes
Remote Control operations available for application software written in Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft C++ or
any other language that is capable of opening communicating via a COM port.
Note: While the PR-7XX is in Remote Mode, the instrument’s touch screen is disabled.

INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER

Prior to commencing Remote Mode operations, the PR-7XX Utilities software including the USB driver must be
installed on your Windows based PC running Windows 7 (or later) operating systems. Please refer to the USB
portion of the Connectivity section for complete installation instructions.

USING REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS

1. Open the Device Manager.
2. Click on Ports (COM & LPT).

FIGURE 95. - WINDOWS DEVICE MANAGER

3. Note the COM port assigned to the PR Instrument.

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The following PuTTY example provides a simple interface for practicing Remote Mode commands. It is not
implied that PuTTY is the only method for utilizing Remote Mode operations.
1. Turn on the PR-7XX.
2. If running on battery power, set Power Saving to Disabled. This will prevent the PR-7XX from powering
off when idle for an extended period of time. See the Power Savings section for more details.
3. Connect the PR-7XX to the PC via the USB interface cable or optionally using the RS232 or Bluetooth
interface.
4. Open PuTTY.
5. In the Configuration window, set the Connection type to Serial. Make sure that the Serial line lists the
COM port that the instrument is connected to.

FIGURE 99 – PUTTY CONFIGURATION

6. Click on Open.

ENTERING REMOTE MODE

When communicating with the PR-7XX from an application (e.g. C++, Visual Basic), please note that single
characters and not Strings must be sent to the instrument.
Entering Remote Mode using PuTTY
1. To enter remote mode, type PHOTO (be sure that all letters are capitalized), but not that the letters will
not appear. It is not necessary to press Enter.

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FIGURE 100 – AFTER TYPING “PHOTO”
2. Type E then press Enter. This enables full echo mode so that the instrument will return characters sent
to it.

FIGURE 101 – ECHO MODE ENABLED

3. Now you are ready to use remote commands by typing in the command code and hitting Enter.

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REMOTE CONTROL COMMAND SUMMARY
The following table summarizes all valid Remote Control commands and responses from the
PR-7XX. Detailed descriptions including parameters passed with each command are detailed in the Remote
Control Command Detail section.

Command Description
A Sends an Abort command to the instrument to prematurely end a measurement.
B Sets LCD backlight level
C Clears current session instrument errors
D Request data from the PR-7XX
E Toggles the Echo (full duplex) mode
F Measure frequency of light source
I Requests instrument status or / error report from PR-7XX
L Defines measurement title – Maximum of 20 characters.
Measure command for the PR-7XX. Returned data depends on the accompanying
M
switches.
O Data logger commands
P Monitor the progress of a measurement. Must be used with the ‘T’ command.
Trigger. Initiate a measurement using current instrument set-up parameters. No data
T is returned. The ‘D’ command and appropriate switch must be sent to retrieve data
following a “T” initiated measurement.
Q Quit (exit) remote mode.
R Recall stored measurement
S Set up measurement parameters
V View last measurement error code.
X Sets LCD contrast level.
Z Reset commands

TABLE 6 - PR-7XX REMOTE MODE COMMAND SUMMARY.

Usage:
<...> Optional Entry,
[...] Mandatory entry
(...) Comment, NOT PART OF THE COMMAND
Note: The default values, e.g. apertures, exposure time etc. are those used for the measurement before
the instrument was set to Remote Control Mode or, if in Remote Mode, the value from the
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REMOTE CONTROL COMMAND DETAIL
Command Description
Purpose: Abort measurement in progress
Syntax: A[CR]
A
Response: 0000, [CR][LF] Measurement aborted.
0001, [CR][LF] No measurement in progress
Purpose: Set LCD backlight level
Syntax: Bnn[CR]
B Bnn = Backlight / Brightness level in percentage.
Range of nn = 0 to 100%
Response: Backlight set to nn %
Purpose: Clears the current instrument error
C Syntax: C[CR]
Response: None
Purpose: Download data from the PR-7xx
Syntax: D<data code>[CR]
Response: 0000,<data>[CR][LF] If all OK, else
D
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNNN = Error code)
Note: <data> in response code refers to the specific measurement data set returned based on
the data code sent to the instrument. Refer to the Data Code section for details..
Purpose: Full Duplex (Echo) ON / OFF
E Syntax: E[CR]
Response: None
Purpose: Measure frequency of light source
Syntax: F[CR]
F
Response: 0000,ff.ff Hertz (Period = nnnnn milliseconds) If all OK else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Purpose: Return instrument status / error report
Syntax: I[CR]
I
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Purpose: Assign measurement description
Syntax: L<Character String with max length of 20 characters>[CR]
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
L NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Note: Entry remains valid for the duration of the current Remote Mode session or until a new L
command is issued. If L[CR] is issued with an empty string, the current description is
returned.
Purpose: Make a Measurement with the PR-7xx
Syntax: M<data code>[CR]
Response: 0000,<data>[CR][LF] If all OK, else
M NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Note: <data> in response code refers to the specific measurement data set returned based on
the data code sent to the instrument. Refer to the Data Code section for specific
information.
Initialize Data Logger Mode. Data Logger Mode acts like a printer, automatically sending
measurement result data over the USB interface following a measurement. Data types can
O be defined by the user through switches.
Note: Data Logging is supported on PR-7XX firmware versions 2.58 and above only.
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Command Description
Purpose: Monitor measurement progress.
Syntax: P[CR]
P
Response: 0000,<data>[CR][LF] Measurement has finished or not initiated.
0001 [CR][LF] Measurement in progress.
Purpose: Quit (Exit) Remote mode
Q Syntax: Q
Response: None
Purpose: Recall stored measurement data from the PR-7xx
Syntax: R<data code>,<Measurement #>,<filename.ext>[CR]
Response: 0000,<data>[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Special Syntax 1 (Recall from RAM only):
Syntax: R<data code>,0[CR] Recall last written measurement
Response: 0000,<data>[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Special Syntax 2 (Recall from RAM only):
R
Syntax: R<data code>,+[CR] Increments the Measurement ID (measurement number) and
recalls the data.
Response: 0000,<data>[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Note: If data code is not specified, code 1 will be sent. If filename.ext is not specified, data
returned will be that stored in the internal memory (RAM) of the instrument instead of the
SD card.
<data> in response code refers to the specific measurement data set returned based on the
data code sent to the instrument. Refer to the Data Code section for specific information.
Purpose: Assign instrument and measurement set up parameters
Syntax: S[specifier][CR]
S
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK
0001[CR][LF] Measurement in progress
Purpose: Trigger (initiate) a measurement
Syntax: T[CR]
T
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Purpose: View / Report last measurement error
Syntax: V[CR]
V
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Measurement error code)
Purpose: Set the display contrast .
Syntax: Xnnn where nnn is the contrast in % - Range 0 to 100%
X
Response: “Contrast set to nnn %”
See the Setup Command section for complete details
Purpose: Enable Reset Command Mode
Syntax: ZEnableReset
Response: 00000,Reset Commands Enabled

Reset Commands:
Z
ZResetPreferences – Reset all Preferences values to factory default.
ZResetSetup – Reset all Setup values to factory default.

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SETUP COMMANDS
Setup Commands are used to specify instrument and measurement parameters for the next measurement. To
specify more than one parameter, sequential setup commands may be sent to the instrument before the
measurement is initiated.
The default parameters are those used during the measurement immediately before Remote Mode operations are
initiated. If Remote Mode operations are under way, the default setup values for the upcoming measuring are
those defined in the last Setup (S_ command).

Setup
Description
Command
Select Add-on Accessory 1
An Add-on accessory is one that is used in conjunction with a primary accessory. For
example, a neutral density filter (Add-on Accessory) used with the MS-75 (Primary
Accessory). Up to 3 Add-on accessories can be specified for a measurement.
Syntax: SAn[CR]
Where: n = Accessory code
SA
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Note: Accessory Codes can be found by running report 116 (command D116). See the
Data Codes section for specific details.
Note: To deselect Add-on accessories, send the command SA-1. Selecting a different
Primary accessory also deselects Add-on accessories.
Select Add-on Accessory 2
An Add-on accessory is one that is used in conjunction with a primary accessory. For
example, a neutral density filter (Add-on Accessory) used with the MS-75 (Primary
Accessory). Up to 3 Add-on accessories can be specified for a measurement.
Syntax: SBn[CR]
Where: n = Accessory code
SB
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Note: Accessory Codes can be found by running report 116 (command D116). See the
Data Codes section for specific details.
Note: To deselect Add-on accessories, send the command SA-1. Selecting a different
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Setup
Description
Command
Select Add-on Accessory 3
An Add-on accessory is one that is used in conjunction with a primary accessory. For
example, a neutral density filter (Add-on Accessory) used with the MS-75 (Primary
Accessory). Up to 3 Add-on accessories can be specified for a measurement.
Syntax: SCn[CR]
Where: n = Accessory code
SC
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Note: Accessory Codes can be found by running report 116 (command D116). See the
Data Codes section for specific details.
Note: To deselect Add-on accessories, send the command SA-1. Selecting a different
Primary accessory also deselects Add-on accessories.
Select Dark Current Mode (PR-7XX only)
Two dark current modes are available – Standard and Smart Dark. In Standard Mode, the
instrument measures the detector dark current after each light measurement.
If Smart Dark is enabled and two successive measurements yield the same exposure time
then the dark current values from the first measurement are used for the second (and
possibly successive) measurements.
SD Syntax: SDn[CR]
Where: n=Dark Current Mode
0 = Disable Smart Dark
1 = Enable Smart Dark
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Select Exposure Time
Enter the Exposure (Integration) time for the next measurement in milliseconds. Possible
values are 12 – 120,000 (6 sec.) for Standard Mode, and 12 - 300,000 (5 min.) for
Extended Mode. See the H specifier for more information on setting Standard or Extended
SE Modes. To set the instrument to Adaptive Exposure, send SE0 (ttttt = 0)
Syntax: SEttttt[CR]
Where: ttttt = exposure time in milliseconds
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)

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Setup
Description
Command
Aperture Select
Select the aperture to be used for the next measurement.
Syntax: SFa[CR]
SF Where: a = aperture code
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Note: See Data Code 117 for details on aperture codes.
Speed Mode
Select the Speed Mode for the next measurement. Choices are Normal, 1X Fast, 2X Fast
and 4X Fast.
Syntax: SGg[CR]
Where: g = Gain
SG 0 = Normal (DEFAULT),
1 = Fast
2 = 2X Fast
3 = 4X Fast
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Sensitivity Mode
Select the Sensitivity Mode for the next measurement. The two available modes are
Standard and Extended. In Standard Mode, the exposure time range is 12 ms to 120,000
ms (6 sec.). In Extended Mode, the upper limit is extended to 300,000 ms (5 min.).
Syntax: SHm[CR]
SH
Where: m = Sensitivity Mode
0 = Standard Mode
1 = Extended Mode
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
User Sync Frequency
Enter the frequency (in Hertz) of the source being measured. The range is 20 to 400 Hz.
This command works in unison with the SYNC Mode setting. See the S specifier for
complete details on setting the SYNC Mode.
SK
Syntax: SKfff[CR]
Where: fff = frequency in Hertz. Range is 20 to 400
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)

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Setup
Description
Command
Cycles to Average
Defines the number of measurements (cycles) to average when calculating photometric
and colorimetric values. The average of the spectra are used to calculate other values.
The range of cycles to average is 1 to 99. The default is 1.
SN
Syntax: SNaa[CR]
Where: aa = Cycles to Average Range 1 to 99
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
CIE Observer
Photometric and Colorimetric values can be calculated using either CIE 2 or 10 Standard
Observer data sets. Use this specifier to choose the CIE data set for calculations for the
next measurement. The default is 2.
Syntax: SOn[CR]
SO
Where: n = CIE Observer
2 = 2
10 = 10
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Primary Accessory
A Primary Accessory is one that replaces the standard objective lens (typically the MS-75)
during use and can be used in conjunction with an Add-on Accessory.
Syntax: SPnn[CR]
SP Where: nn = Accessory Code
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Note: Accessory Codes can be found by running report 116 (command D116). See the
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Setup
Description
Command
Bandwidth Select
For instruments supplied with the Multiple Bandwidth option, instructs the instrument which
bandwidth to use during the next measurement.

Syntax: SRb[CR]
SR Where: b = Bandwidth
0 = 2 nm bandwidth (4 nm for PR-735/745)
1 = 4 nm bandwidth (8nm for PR-735/745)
3 = 8 nm bandwidth (14 nm for PR-735/745)
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Sync Mode
Instructs the instrument to adjust the exposure time, when using Adaptive Sensitivity mode,
to the nearest even multiple of the refresh rate (frequency) of the source. Choices are No
Sync, Auto Sync, and User Frequency.
In Auto Sync mode, the instrument measures the frequency of the source to determine its
period. The exposure time is then automatically altered so that it is an even multiple of the
source period (1/frequency).
User Frequency will adjust the exposure time based on a user enter frequency in Hertz as
entered using the SK command. See the User Sync Frequency section for more details on
SS
defining the Sync frequency.
Syntax: SSf[CR]
Where: f = Sync mode
0 = No Sync
1 = Auto Sync
3 = User Frequency
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
Photometric Units
Select English or Metric (SI) photometric values to be reported in the applicable Data
Codes.
Syntax: SUn[CR]
SU Where: n = Units type
0 = English
1 = Metric (SI)
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)

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Setup
Description
Command
Internal ND Filter
The PR-788 has an internal neutral density (ND) filter, which can be used to attenuate the
signal the instrument reads.
Syntax: SWn[CR]
Where: n = ND mode
SW 1, 2 0 = No ND filter
1 = ND filter on
99 = Auto ND
-1 = returns current state of ND
Response: 0000[CR][LF] If all OK, else
NNNN[CR][LF] (NNNN = Error code)
1PR-788 ONLY
2The user must actively manage ND mode and state when changing exposure modes (i.e. setting a fixed
sets ND mode to fixed). To return to Auto ND, it must be explicitly set AFTER setting AutoExposure.

MEASUREMENT AND DATA SEND CODES

Measurement and Data Send Codes are used to measure (M Command) and then specify returned data or
acquire values without making a measurement (D command).
Either a D or an M can precede any of the following codes. For example, M1 or D1 – M602 or D602. If an M
command is sent, a measurement will always be made even if the Data Code does not request measured values.
For example, if M116 is sent to the instrument, a measurement is made then a list of accessories is returned from
the instrument.
In the following table, qqqqq is the returned error code. If qqqqq is all zeros (00000) no error has occurred
during the request. All other values for qqqqq relate to an error condition. Refer to the Remote Mode Error Code
section of the manual for a complete list of error codes and their meanings.
UUUU in the output format is the photometric unit type of the measurement per the following table:

Type Code Units

Luminance 0 fL cd/m²
Illuminance 1 fc lux
Luminous Intensity 2 mcd
Luminous Flux 3 lumens

TABLE 7 - PHOTOMETRIC UNITS CODES

Note: Both qqqqq and UUUU are contained in every output and are not annotated below.
All data fields are fixed length (except where otherwise noted) and comma delimited. Commas also serve as
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DATA CODE SUMMARY
The following table summarizes Data Codes and their meanings. For full details, please see the Expanded Code
table following.
Data Code Description
0 Repeat last response code
1 status, units, Photometric brightness, CIE 1931 x,y
2 status, units, CIE 1931 Tristimulus Values (X, Y, Z)
3 status, units, Photometric brightness, CIE 1976 u’, v’
status, units, Photometric brightness, Correlated Color Temperature, Deviation from
4
Plancks Locus in 1960 u,v units
status, units, Peak Wavelength, Integrated Power, Integrated Photon, WL, Spectral
5
Data at each WL
6 status, units, Photometric brightness, CIE 1931 x, y, CIE 1976 u’, v’
7 status, units, Photometric brightness, CIE 1960 u,v
8 status, Raw (uncorrected) light per pixel
9 status, Raw (uncorrected) Dark Current per pixel
10 status, Raw Light minus Dark Current per pixel
11 status, units, Scotopic Brightness
12 status, units, Photometric brightness, CIE 1931 x, y, CIE 1960 u, v
13 status, Gain description, exposure time in milliseconds
14 status, Sync mode description, sync period in milliseconds
15 Status, bandwidth used for last measurement
110 status, Instrument Serial Number
111 status, Instrument Name
112 status, Number of Accessories, Number of Apertures
114 status, Software Version
115 status, Battery status
116 status, Accessory List
117 status, Aperture List
118 status, Bandwidth list
120 status, Hardware configuration
status, Last Meas. Max Raw Light Value, Last Meas. Min Raw Light Value, Last Meas.
200
Avg Raw Light Value.
201 status, Same as report 200 for Raw Dark
400 status, Contents of Last Measurement buffer.
401 status, Number of measurements stored in RAM
status, Directory of measurements stored in RAM. An error message is generated if
402
there are no stored measurements.
411 status, List of files in SD card and number of stored measurements per file.
412, filename Status, Directory of stored measurements in the file “filename” in SD card.
601 status, Current Setup Report – comma delimited
602 status, Current Setup Report, with labels.

TABLE 8 - DATA CODE SUMMARY

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DATA CODE DETAILS
The following table details available Data Codes including data examples. Each field is comma delimited. Most
fields are fixed length, however some are variable length and are indicated as such.
As mentioned earlier in this section, these commands may be attached to a D or M command - for example, M5
or D5. Commands may not be combined.
To make a measurement and return more than one data type, first send the M command with the first response
code, the send successive codes using the D command until all required data types have been returned.

Data
Description
Code
Output Format: qqqqq,U,Y.YYYe+ee,x.xxxx,y.yyyy[CRLF]
where: Y = Photometric brightness (e.g. Luminance or Illuminance etc.)
e = exponent
1 x = CIE 1931 x
y = 1931 y

Output Example:
00000,0,1.865e+01,0.4035,0.4202
Output Format: qqqqq,U,X.XXXe+ee, Y.YYYe+ee, Z.ZZZe+ee CRLF
where:
X = CIE 1931 Tristimulus X (Red)
Y = CIE 1931 Tristimulus Y (Green)
2
Z = CIE 1931 Z (Blue)

Output Example:
00000,0,6.136e+01,1.865e+01,2.681e+01
Output Format: qqqqq,U,Y.YYYe+ee,u’.u’u’u’,v’.v’v’v’ CRLF
where: Y = Photometric brightness (e.g. Luminance or Illuminance etc.)
e = exponent
3 u’=CIE 1976 u’
v’=CIE 1976 v’

Output Example:
00000,0,1.865e+01,0.2231,0.5227
Output Format: qqqqq,U,Y.YYYe+ee,CCCCC,d.dddd CRLF
where: Y = Photometric brightness (e.g. Luminance or Illuminance etc.)
e = exponent
4 CCCCC = Correlated Color Temperature in Kelvins
d.dddd = CIE 1960 deviation from Planck’s Black Body Radiator locus

Output Example
00000,0,1.865e+01, 3757,0.0129
Output Format: qqqqq,U,w.wwwe+eee,i.iiie-ee,p.pppe+eeCRLF
where: w.www = peak wavelength
5 e = exponent
i.iii = integrated radiometric value (sum of all spectral data times WL increment)
p.ppp = integrated photon radiometric value

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wl,spectral dataCRLF
wl,spectral dataCRLF
wl,spectral dataCRLF

Output Example:
00000,0,0.000e+000,1.827e-01,5.147e+01
380,1.627e-
382,9.910e-07
384,5.356e-06
386,5.725e-06
388,8.989e-06
390,1.127e-05
Output Format: qqqqq,U,Y.YYYe+ee,x.xxxx,y.yyyy,u’.u’u’u’u’, v’.v’v’v’v’CRLF
where: Y.YYY = Photometric brightness (e.g. Luminance or Illuminance etc.)
e.ee = exponent
x,xxxx = CIE 1931 x
6 y.yyyy = CIE 1931 y
u’.u’u’u’u’ = CIE 1976 u’
v’.v’v’v’v’ = CIE 1976 v’

Output Example:
00000,0,2.041e+01,0.4089,0.4151,0.2283,0.5215
Output Format: qqqqq,U,Y.YYYe+ee,u.uuuu,v.vvvv CRLF
where: Y.YYY = Photometric brightness (e.g. Luminance or Illuminance etc.)
e.ee = exponent
7 u.uuuu = CIE 1976 u
v.vvvv = CIE 1976 v

Output Example:
00000,0,2.646e+03,0.2081,0.3519
Output Format: qqqqq, CRLF, lllll CRLF, lllll CRLF, lllll CRLF …………………
where: lllll = Raw signal (light) data (variable length from 1 to 5 digits) for all detector
pixels from 0 to 511.

Output Example:
8 00000,
3475
3426
3477
3451
3483
3459
Output Format: qqqqq, CRLF, ddddd CRLF, ddddd CRLF, ddddd CRLF
where: ddddd = Raw signal (dark current) data (variable length from 1 to 5 digits) for all
9 detector pixels from 0 to 511.

Output Example:

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00000,
120
135
122
130
131
123
Output Format: qqqqq, CRLF, ddddd CRLF, ddddd CRLF, ddddd CRLF
where: ddddd = Raw signal (signal minus dark current) data (variable length from 1 to 5
digits) for all detector pixels from 0 to 511.

Output Example:
10 00000,
120
135
122
130
131
123
Output Format: qqqqq,U,S.SSSe+eeCRLF
where: S.SSS = scotopic luminance,
11 e+ee = exponent

Output Example:
00000,0,3.668e+01
Output Format: qqqqq,U,Y.YYYe+ee,x.xxxx,y.yyyy,u’.u’u’u’u’, v’.v’v’v’v’CRLF
where: Y.YYY = Photometric brightness (e.g. Luminance or Illuminance etc.)
e.ee = exponent
x.xxxx = CIE 1931 x,
12 y.yyyy = CIE 1931 y
u.uuuu = CIE 1960 u
v.vvvv = CIE 1960 v

Output Example:
00000,0,2.041e+01,0.4089,0.4151,0.2283,0.3477
Output Format: qqqqq,Gain description,nnnnnn msec CRLF
where: Gain Description is a text description of the Gain Used

13 Possibilities are: Normal, Fast, 2X Fast and 4X Fast

nnnnnn = Last exposure time in milliseconds

Output Example:
00000,Fast,16500 msec
Output Format: qqqqq,Sync mode description,nnnnnn Hertz CRLF
where: Sync mode description = Sync mode in use. Possibilities are: Auto Sync, User
14 Sync, None
nnnnnn = Sync Frequency in Hertz

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Output Example:
00000,User Sync,120.00 Hertz
Output Format: qqqqq, Bandwidth description nm CRLF
where: Bandwidth description = The bandwidth used for the last measurement in nm
15
Output Example:
00000,8 nm
Output Format: qqqqq,ssssssss CRLF
where: ssssssss = Instrument Serial Number
110
Output Example:
00000,67065106
Output Format: qqqqq,mmmmmmCRLF
where: mmmmmm = Instrument Model
111
Output Example:
00000,PR-740
Output Format: qqqqq,ac,ap CRLF
where: ac = number of calibrated accessories
112 ap = number of calibrated apertures

Output Example:
00000,1,4
Output Format: qqqqq,vvvvv CRLF
where: vvvvv = Software version
114
Output Example:
00000,2.79D
Purpose: Battery Status (optional)
Output Format: qqqqq,v CRLF
where: v = 0, Battery OK
115 v = 1, Battery low

Output Example:
00000,0
Output Format: qqqqq,nn,ss,tt,pp,rr CRLF
where: nn = ID number of accessory
ss = Accessory name (variable length)
tt = Accessory type – Possibilities are: Primary or Addon
pp = Photometry Mode – Possibilities are: Luminance, Illuminance, Luminous
116 Intensity, or Luminous Flux
rr = Radiometry Mode – Possibilities are: Radiance Irradiance Radiant Intensity or
Radiant Flux

Output Example:
00000,0,MS-75,Primary,Luminance,Radiance
117 Output Format: qqqqq,nn,ss,bw CRLF
where: nn = ID number of aperture

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ss = Aperture Name
bw = Effective Bandwidth

Output Example:
00000,0,1 deg,0.00
00000,1,1/2 deg,0.00
00000,2,1/4 deg,0.00
00000,3,1/8 deg,0.00

Output Format: qqqqq,nn,ss,bw CRLF

where: nn = ID number of bandwidth
ss = Aperture Name
bw = Effective Bandwidth
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Output Example:
00000,0,2 nm
00000,1,5 nm
00000,2,8 nm
Output Format: qqqqq,pp,bw,bb,ee,ii,nrp,frp,lrp CRLF
where: pp = Number of spectral data points.
bw = Bandwidth of instrument
bb = Starting WL
ee = Ending WL
120 ii = WL Increment
nrp = Number of detector elements pixels
frp = First useable raw pixel number
lrp = Last useable raw pixel number

Output Example:
00000,201,0.00,380,780,2,256,7,247
Output Format: qqqqq, mxv, mnv, mav CRLF
where: pp = Number of spectral data points.
mxv = Max Value of Raw Light
mnv = Min Value
200
mav = Average Value

Output Example:
00000,42268,2906,11135
201 Same as D200 for Raw dark values.
Output Format: qqqqq, CRLF
where: qq - Number of stored measurements in RAM
401
Output Example:
0000, 6
Output Format: qqqqq,dt,tm CRLF Directory of stored Measurements in RAM
402 where: qq - ID of measurement
dt = Date
tm = Time

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Output Example:
1,01-30-2007 13:48:26
2,01-30-2007 13:49:09
3,01-30-2007 13:51:03
Output Format: filename.ext,qqqqq CRLF (List of files in SD Card).
where: filename.ext = Filename with extension.
qq = Number of stored measurements in file.
411
Output Example:
MK.mea, 1
TSTSAMP.mea, 2
Output Format: qqqqq,dd-dd-dddd,tt:tt:tt CRLF (Directory of measurements in file)
Syntax: 412, ffffffff.eee
where: qqqqqq = ID of measurement
dd-dd-dddd = Date
tt:tt:tt = Time
412 ffffffff.eee = filename.ext

Output Example:
00000
1,07-03-2011 01:17:43
2,07-03-2011 01:18:01
Output Format: qqqqq,<Primary Lens>, <Addon1>, <Addon2>, <Addon3>, <Aperture>,
<Units>, <Exposure Mode>,<Exposure Time (see note) > ,<Gain>,
<Cycles>, <CIE Observer>, <DarkMode>, <SyncMode>,
<CaptureMode>, <SyncPeriod>, <bandwidth>CRLF
Note: The exposure time reported in 601 and 602 (following) reports 0 if the
601 instrument is set in Adaptive Exposure mode. To view the exposure time
for the last measurement when the instrument is in Adaptive Exposure
mode, send the D13 command.

Output Example:
00000,0,-1,-1,-1,0,0,0,0,0,1,2,0,0,0,60.00
Output Format: Current set report with text labels.
Dark mode values: for reports [601] and [602]
0 Disable Smart Dark
602 1 Enable Smart Dark

Output Example:
00000,MS-75,None,None,None,1 deg,English,Adaptive,0 msec,Normal,1 cycles,2 deg,No
Smart Dark, Standard Sensitivity, No Sync,60.00 Hertz

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REMOTE CONTROL ERROR CODES
REMOTE CONTROL MEASUREMENT ERRORS
Error Meaning
-0001 Light source not constant.
-0002 Light overload – signal too intense.
-0003 Cannot Sync to light source. Light source frequency below 20Hz, above 400
Hz or signal too low to Sync.
-0004 Adaptive mode error.
-0008 Weak light – insufficient signal.
-0009 Sync Error.
-0010 Cannot Auto Sync to light source.
-0012 Adaptive mode time out. Light source not constant.

REMOTE CONTROL PARSING ERRORS

Error Meaning Valid Values
-1000 Illegal command
-1001 Too many fields in setup command
-1002 Invalid primary accessory code
-1003 Invalid Addon 1 accessory code
-1004 Invalid Addon 2 accessory code
-1005 Accessory is not a primary accessory
-1006 Accessory is not an Addon accessory
-1007 Accessory already selected
-1008 Invalid Aperture index (PR-7XX only)
0 = English
-1009 Invalid units code
1 = Metric (SI)

3 to 6000 ms
-1010 Invalid Exposure value
PR-7XX
6 to 30,000 ms
0 = Normal
1 = 1X for AC sources
-1011 Invalid Gain code
2 = 10X
3 = 100X
-1012 Invalid average cycles 1 to 99
-1013 Invalid Calc Mode
-1014 Invalid Trigger Mode
-1015 Invalid CIE observer 2 or 10

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Error Meaning Valid Values
0 = Disable Smart Dark
-1017 Invalid Dark measurement mode
1 = Enable Smart Dark

0 = No Sync
-1019 Invalid Sync mode 1 = Auto Sync
3 = User Frequency
-1021 Measurement title too long > 20 characters
-1022 Measurement title field empty after sending L command
-1023 Invalid user Sync period 20 to 400 Hz
-1024 Invalid R command
-1025 Invalid Addon 3 accessory code
0 = Standard Mode
-1026 Invalid sensitivity mode
1 = Extended Mode
-1035 Parameter not applicable to this instrument
This error code is returned whenever a response code is
-2000 requested that does not exist, or when no other D
command has been sent previously.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The PR-7XX have been designed to give long, trouble-free service requiring minimal routine maintenance. This
section gives guidelines for insuring optimum service from your instrument.

CLEANING LENSES / OPTICAL ACCESSORIES

1. Keep the PR-7XX clean and dust-free. Store the instrument in a clean, dry environment, preferably in a
storage case when not in use. Dust optical surfaces with a soft camel's-hair brush or blow them off with
clean, dry air.

Note: Avoid touching optical surfaces.

2. If the exterior optical surfaces become dirty, clean them as you would any high-quality coated lens. Use
lens cleaning fluid or anhydrous alcohol on a piece of lens cleaning tissue or cotton. Do not soak.

Do not use acetone or other organic solvents or excessive pressure! Do not soak or
allow water to enter the instrument!

CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES

If the exterior plastic surfaces, such as the display face plate or instrument case becomes dirty or full of
fingerprints, use a mild dish washing liquid and a slightly damp, nonabrasive cloth to gently remove fingerprints
and dirt. Do not use acetone or other organic solvents or excessive pressure! Do not soak or allow water
to enter instrument!

RECALIBRATION
The PR-7XX is designed to maintain stable calibration for long periods of time and is certified for one year from
the factory. However, changes in calibration are inevitable, due to the effects of aging, temperature and dirt
accumulation. Therefore, for best results, periodic recalibration is recommended.
To maintain the instrument's accuracy, recalibration checks or recalibration is recommended at one year
intervals. Please consult factory for availability of optional user self-calibration.
Please contact the Customer Service Department for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, before
returning the instrument.

FACTORY REPAIR
IN-WARRANTY REPAIR
If the instrument malfunctions within the one-year warranty period, it will be repaired at no charge to the
customer (provided the warranty has not been voided by tampering, physical damage or other abuse).
Note: Any unauthorized tampering with the instrument, including opening of the case, automatically
voids the warranty. Batteries are not covered under the warranty.
Visit our web site, www.photoresearch.com to assign a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number to your
instrument before returning it to Photo Research for service. The entire instrument including all accessories,
should be brought or shipped prepaid to the Photo Research Service Department in Chatsworth, CA, USA (or
contact Photo Research for information concerning authorized repair facilities in your area).

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Pack the instrument and all attachments and accessories in suitable protective packaging, along with a note
describing the nature of the malfunction.
The instrument will be returned by a commercial surface transportation method of Photo Research's choice.
If Air Freight or other rapid delivery is desired, the user should include a check or money order to cover the cost
of return shipping, or contact Photo Research and supply a shipper account number (e.g. FedEx, UPS etc.) to
expedite collect delivery.
O UT - OF -W ARRANTY R EPAIR
If the instrument is out of warranty, Visit our web site, www.photoresearch.com to assign a Returned Material
Authorization (RMA) number to your instrument before returning it to Photo Research for service. The
instrument should be brought or shipped prepaid to the Photo Research Service Department (or call Photo
Research for locations of authorized repair facilities in your area).
Pack the PR-7XX and all attachments and accessories in suitable protective packaging along with a note
describing the nature of the malfunction.
Photo Research will evaluate the damage and advise the user of the estimated repair and recalibration costs
before proceeding.

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APPENDIX 3 – PR-7XX LENS CHART

Aperture
Working
Accessory 2 1 0.5 0.25 0.2 0.125 0.1 .1 x 1 .5 x 1.5 .1 x 2
Distance
0.525 x 5.25 0.525 x 10.5
2.625 x 7.875
355 mm 10.5 mm 5.25 mm 2.63 mm 1.32 mm 1.05 mm 0.658 mm 0.525 mm mm mm
MS-75 mm
305 m 10.64 m 5.32 m 2.66 m 1.33 m 1.064 m 0.655 m 0.532 m 0.532 x 5.32 0.532 x 10.64
2.66 x 7.98 m
m m
0.75 x 2.25
0.15 x 3 mm
91.4 mm 3.0 mm 1.50 mm 0.75 mm 0.375 mm 0.30 mm 0.188 mm 0.150 mm 0.15 x 1.5 mm
SL-0.5X to to
to to o to to to to to to
0.254 x 5.08
137 mm 5.08 mm 2.54 mm 1.27 mm 0.635 mm .508 mm 0.318 mm 0.254 mm 0.254 x 2.54 1.27 x 3.81
mm
mm
0.445 x 1.335 0.089 x 1.78
46 mm 1.78 mm 0.89 mm 0.445 mm 0.226 mm 0.178 mm 0.111 mm 0.089 mm 0.089 x 0.89 mm mm
SL-1X to to to to to to to to to to to
66 mm 2.64 mm 1.32 mm 0.660 mm 0.330 mm 0.264 mm 0.165 mm 0.132 mm 0.132 x 1.32 0.66 x 1.98 0.132 x 2.64
mm mm
MS-2.5X 0.255 x 0.765 0.051 x 1.02
46 mm 1.02 mm 0.51 mm 0.225 mm 0.128 mm 0.102 mm 0.064 mm 0.051 mm 0.051 x 0.51
mm mm
1.75 x 17.5
8.75 x 26.25 1.75 x 35 mm
MS-7.5 10 cm 35.0 mm 17.5 mm 8.75 mm 4.38 mm 3.50 mm 2.19 mm 1.75 mm mm
mm 0.532 x 10.64
30.5 m 10.64 m 5.32 m 2.66 m 1.33 m 1.064 m 665 mm 0.532 m 0.532 x 5.32
2.66 x 7.98 m m
m
LA-730 Contact 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm
FP-730 Contact 3.17 mm 3.17 mm 3.17 mm 3.17 mm 3.17 mm 3.17 mm 3.17 mm 3.17 mm 3.17 mm 3.17 mm

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