Specifically designed for printers and packaging converters, the eXact Standard is the market leading spectrophotometer to validate the color of CMYK and spot color inks. It leverages job-based tools with industry color standards to increase press process control and connects with PantoneLIVE and NetProfiler to maximize color accuracy within the workflow.
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The eXact Standard doesn't just provide density metrics and colorimetric value functions, it also supports all industry print standards: G7, ISO, PSO, and Japan Color. Plus, the BestMatch feature offers guidance to help you achieve a closer match to a specific color standard by adjusting ink on press. s
The eXact Standard offers the ability to create and manage standards and color libraries directly from the device for enhanced spot color handling. It also delivers direct and seamless access to the latest Pantone libraries and PantoneLIVE standards with an optional license.
Simultaneously measures four M conditions (M0/M1/M2/M3) in less than one second in spot mode
Provides enhanced spot color handling by allowing creation and management of standards and color libraries to be located on the device
Protects the instrument from pressroom dust at all times
3rd Party Software Supported | X-Rite ColorCert, X-Rite Color iQC, X-Rite InkFormulation, X-Rite NetProfiler and many others |
Aperture | 1.5mm, 2mm, 4mm, 6mm |
Battery | Lithium Ion, 7.4VDC, 2200mAh |
BestMatch Feature | Yes |
Calibration | Automatic on integrated white reference |
Color Differences | CIE ∆E* (1976), ∆ECMC, CIE ∆E* (2000), and CIE ∆E* (1994) |
Color Spaces | CIE L*a*b*, CIE L*C*h°, CIE XYZ and Yxy |
Communication Interface | USB 2.0; Bluetooth (optional) - Class II |
Configuration Options | Bluetooth, NetProfiler |
Connectivity | USB 2.0; Bluetooth |
Density Range | 0.0 D – 3.0 D |
Density Standards | Status A, E, I, T and G |
Dimensions (length, width, height) | 18 cm x 7.8 cm x 7.6 cm; 7.1" x 3.1" x 3.0" |
Embedded NetProfiler Support | Yes |
Experience Level | Pressrooms, Press Operators and Production Supervisors looking to reduce make ready waste through tight color control. |
G7 Certification | Yes with embedded G7, PSO, JapanColor job templates |
Humidity | 30 to 85% RH (non-condensing) |
Illuminants | A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2, F7, F11, D12 |
Import/Export Format | CxF3 |
Industry Standards | ISO 5-4:2009(E), ISO 13655:2009 |
Instrument Display | Color touch-screen, 320 x 240 pixels |
Inter-Instrument Agreement | Average: 0.25 ΔEab, Max: 0.45 ΔEab (for M3: 0.55 ΔEab) (Measurements using X-Rite manufacturing standards at a temperature of 23°C +/- 1°C, 40-60% RH for all measurement modes on 12 BCRA color tiles and a white ceramic reference (D50, 2°)) |
Internal Temperature & Humidity Sensor | 30 to 85% RH (non-condensing) |
Languages Supported | Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese |
Light Source | Gas filled tungsten (illuminant type A) and UV LED |
Macintosh | MacOS X 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13 |
Measurement Conditions | M0, M1 (part 1), M1 (part 2) , M2, M3; also available in Xp variant for flexible packaging substrates |
Measurement Geometry | 45°/0° ring illumination optics, ISO 5-4:2009(E) |
Measurement Time | < 1 sec |
NetProfiler Support | Yes |
Observers | 2° and 10° |
Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F |
PantoneLIVE Support | Yes; embedded Pantone Libraries |
Pass / Fail | Yes |
Sample/Measurement | Max 5,000 samples |
Scanning Capability | Yes (Optional Upgrade) |
Service Indicator | Certification Reminder |
Short Term Repeatability - Density | '+/- 0.01 D for CMYK (Status E or Status T measurements, maximum error compared to mean value of 10 measurements every 5 seconds at 2.0 D except for M3 Yellow at 1.7 D) |
Short Term Repeatability - White | 0.05 ΔEab (standard deviation) White BCRA (Error compared to mean value of 10 measurements every 5 seconds) |
Software Development Kit | Yes |
Software Modes | Basic |
Spectral Analyzer | DRS Spectral Engine |
Spectral Interval | 10nm |
Spectral Range | 400nm to 700nm |
Spectral Reporting | 400 nm to 700 nm with 10nm interval |
Standards | More than 20'000 standards (incl. data for all M modes); New Color Library Tool to Create and Store Standards |
Storage Temperature Range | '-20° to 50°C -4° to 122°F |
Supported Devices | Works with ColorCert, InkFormulation, NetProfiler |
User Experience | Start-up wizard; eXact Advanced is the most configurable instrument on the market with password protected user profiles for workflow confidence |
Voltage | 12 VDC @ 2.5 A |
Warranty | 1 year |
Weight | 700 g 1.6 lbs. |
What's Included? | USB cable, power supply, CD with software and documentation, docking/charging station, quick start guide, carrying case, device certificate |