Typical Flexo Plate Measurement
The following example illustrates a typical % dot measurement on a
flexographical plate.
1. Press the Center key to turn on the instrument.
NOTE: Hold the Center key down for 2 seconds if a charging message is displayed.
2. Set measurement type (
measurement options.
3. Place the black mat supplied on a flat surface and position the
flexographic plate "image side up" on the black mat. Apply one drop of
PosiDot to the area to be measured.
Black Mat
4. Using the viewer window, position the instrument on the sample where
the drop was applied. Make sure the drop of liquid fills the center of the
glass target, and there are no air bubbles or foreign materials in the
sample area.
5. Use the viewer window to position to desired area on the sample.
6. Hold the instrument steady and press the Center key to take the
measurement. Measurement results are displayed on the instrument screen.
7. Press the Right key to see a magnified view of the measurement area. Press
the Right key again to return the display to the main measurement screen.
8. After the measurement, clean both the instrument and the flexo plate with
the cloths provided.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
+
-
or
) and reflectance (
Flexo Plate
Viewer Window
Status Bar
Dot Value
Dot Size (microns)
Screen Angle and Ruling
)
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