500 Series Brochure
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The world's only rugged, fast and spectrally accurate line of densitometers

Portable Color Reflection Spectrodensitometer

The 508

Our basic 508 densitometer is great for prepress and the press room - it accurately measures density, dot area and dot gain in a single instrument. Includes industry-leading 3-year warranty.

500 SERIES OVERVIEW:

500 Series spectrodensitometers measure density, color and spectral data.They are available with a variety of aperture size options, and some models also have the capacity to store information on color standards and formulas. Configurable for left- or right-handed operation, they feature full menu commands in multiple languages.

X-Rite's exclusive technology produces the highest level of interinstrument agreement available in densitometers today. This means you can trust your 500 Series to give you comparable color measurements between two or more presses or printing sites, among suppliers or between the customer and the printing facility.

Each 500 Series instrument comes with a form-fitting white reference, so calibration takes only a few seconds -- and only X-Rite has it. Use the built-in reminder to prompt you when to calibrate, ensuring consistent, accurate measurements all the time.

Rugged Design

X-Rite revolutionized densitometry with the first portable instruments, and the 500 Series is the industry standard in ruggedness. The targeting window pinpoints the measurement area, so you get the right measurement every time. You can select from our three standard measuring areas, or use the microspot measuring area for smaller color targets.

Pick-and-Measure Menu

Depending on your model and its features, you can select density, dot, color and other densitometry particulars from the menu and start measuring. It's that easy to get accurate results. You can also let the instrument auto-pick the right function using Electronic Function Select. It will select density, dot or trap automatically based on the color target you measure.

Feature Selection

Go ahead. Select only the features you want to see on the main screen, and change them back again later. This can be helpful when instruments are used in multiple areas, or to make operation of the 500 easier for new users. Managers can even lock a set of selected features to prevent tampering.

Easy Upgrades

Upgrade your existing 500 Series model to a higher model number as your needs change, maintaining the value of your investment. The upgrade process simply requires a custom keycode, which is available from your local dealer or X-Rite office. In some regions, upgrade keycodes can be purchased from our web store, store.xrite.com. You can also add helpful accessories like polarization and UV exclusion or a battery charging station.

Unequaled Accuracy

No ordinary densitometer can match the accuracy of X-Rite's 500 Series models -the world's only line of densitometers with an advanced spectral engine inside. Spectral data is the basis for standard color and density values. You won't find CIE color capabilities in competitive densitometers.

What's more, X-Rite's exclusive technology produces the highest level of interinstrument agreement available in densitometers today. This means you can trust your 500 Series to give you comparable color measurements between two or more presses or printing sites, among suppliers, or between the customer and the printing facility.

One-Step Calibration

Each 500 Series instrument comes with a form-fitting white reference, so calibration takes only a few seconds-and only X-Rite has it. Use the built-in reminder to prompt you when to calibrate, ensuring consistent, accurate measurements all the time.

Large Graphic Display

The 500 Series has a big, easy-to-read graphic display. It's configurable for left- or right-handed operation and features full menu commands in multiple languages* to meet the needs of almost anyone, anywhere.

Unrivaled Warranty

All 500 Series instruments come with our industry-leading three-year warranty. You can be sure of solid, reliable and accurate performance beyond the warranty period with our long-term service agreements and ISO certification services.

*Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and more

SPECIFICATIONS:

User Interface

• Sharp/reversible display for left- or right-hand operation
• Interactive menu and key system
• Clear recognition of function when measuring
• Auto color select
• High-resolution LCD display
• Multiple language support
• Calibration alert feature

• Lock-out of specified functions and configuration menu
• Security cable (optional) Spectral Reflectance Features
• Spectral reflectance data and graph

• TAPPI brightness
• Paper color cast value with statistics (mean, sigma)

• Calibration reference
• Getting Started Guide
• CD-ROM with complete documentation and training materials
• AC adapter
• Carrying case
• RS-232 interface cable kit (models 528 and 530 only)

• Pantone® and ColorMail Express software (models 528 and 530 only)

• 2.0mm aperture (not available on polarized version)
• 6.0mm aperture
• Microspot aperture 1.6mm x 3.2mm

• X-RiteColor® Master QA and Formulation software (530 model only)
• Optional battery charging stand and spare battery
• Security cable
• RS-232 interface cable kit

• Polarization filter (not available on 2.0mm or microspot version)
• Ultraviolet filter