Name: Guardian for Optimal Spectrophotometer Performance
Brand: Datacolor
Availability: InStock

Datacolor Guardian is available as an annual Software license. Each year upon renewal, the customer will receive an updated Guardian Software Kit.

1 set of Disposable Reference-Grade Diagnostic Tiles, good for one year’s use
1 Thermo-Hygrometer for measurement of environmental conditions
1 set of instructions for tile care and proper measuring procedures
1 USB Thumb Drive with Spectral characterization data for the enclosed tile set
1 Copy of GUARDIAN Software on USB Thumb Drive

Predictive maintenance feature means that expert technicians can diagnose problems before they occur
Reference-grade diagnostic tiles, certified for one year’s use
Easy as measuring a sample and takes only a few minutes every other week

Processor	Minimum Pentium 4 2.5 GHz
Memory	Minimum 2 GB
Free Hard Drive Capacity	120 GB
Video Resolution	1024 x 768 True Color
Video Memory	128 MB
CD/DVD Drive	DVD Writer
Available Ports	RS-232 Serial (for older Spectrophotometers), USB, Ethernet
Operating System	Windows® 10 & Windows 11
Compatible Instruments	d/8 with SCI and SCE mode

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What does status code 00211 mean on the LCD display of DC 500/800/700/1000 series Spectrophotometers?

Status code ’00211’ is an indicator that the green tile result is high. This is an indicator that the instrument has a problem or if it is a loaner or recently serviced instrument the green tile data needs to be deleted and reset.
The LCD Status Display includes a color coded (green, yellow, red) Instrument Status bar. Normally, this bar will be green in color and the Status Codes field will be blank. Certain conditions, including the ones listed below, may cause the Instrument Status bar to be yellow or red in color. Corresponding Status Codes will also be displayed. Should these conditions occur, please contact your local Datacolor office for more information and guidance regarding next steps.

Item	Condition	Code and Color
Age of White Tile (Replacement recommended yearly)	10-12 months old	00111; Yellow
Age of White Tile (Replacement recommended yearly)	> 12 months old	00121; Red
Control Measurements (Taken during Calibration)	dE > .5 for a given set of measurement conditions.	00212; Red
Control Measurements (Taken during Calibration)	.5 >= dE >= .35 for a given set of measurement conditions.	00211; Yellow
Time since last Maintenance and Certification	> 12 months	00311; Yellow

Proper care of the calibrating tile

To provide accurate data, your spectrophotometer needs to be well-maintained. This includes calibrating it daily, at the start of a shift, or before beginning any important measurement job. Here’s what you need to know about calibration tiles: How to Store, Use and Clean Your Calibration Tiles | Datacolor

Measurement of the green diagnostic tile failed.

If you have a failure on the green tile, then please check the following items.

Clean the green tile with a soft paper tissue
Check the green tile for scratches.
Clean also the white tile with a soft paper tissue.
Check on the calibration screen of the software which aperture is selected.
Now verify that the same aperture is on the instrument.
If that is correct recalibrate the instrument.
If you still have a failure, call your Datacolor representative

During the Back trap calibration, the instrument does not flash and the software quickly asks for the White tile.

Cause: The instrument does not communicate with the PC, the instrument goes automatically on Simulus mode.

Solutions: Check the cable, Restart the instrument, and check your instrument configuration and calibration (Page 3 of the Tools Quick Start Guide).

If not fixed, contact your Datacolor local support.

Peace of mind with Datacolor Guardian

Confidence + Reliability = Greater Customer Satisfaction.

Datacolor Guardian offers you comprehensive, ongoing service and support, diagnosing problems before they occur, giving you peace of mind at a very affordable price.

You can easily correlate your instruments with the Datacolor Master using cost effective, reference grade, and disposable ceramic tile eliminating or reducing production errors and saving money & time.

The Guardian FleetViewer option is the perfect solution for monitoring the performance status of all the instruments in your supply chain – every instrument in every location in one simple interface. Guardian’s simple communication tools allow you to contact operators in just one click.

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