Techkon SpectroPlate Techkon SpectroPlate
Techkon SpectroPlate Techkon SpectroPlate
Techkon SpectroPlate Techkon SpectroPlate

Techkon SpectroPlate

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The Techkon SpectroPlate is a high resolution digital microscope that measures dot percentage, screen angles, lines per inch/cm, dot gain and AM, FM or Hybrid Screens of traditional offset or process-less, chemistry-free printing plates.


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Printing plate measurement right on the spot

The measurement of the right dot transfer on offset printing plates is a key segment of comprehensive process control in the printing industry. At the present, plate measurement technology based on microscopic image capture and processing is the established norm. TECHKON SpectroPlate unifies all advantages of this modern measurement technology in a compact, hand-held instrument.

The extraordinary high measurement accuracy of SpectroPlate is determined by the quality of the optical system and the performance of the image processing algorithms. Thanks to the excellent image capture quality and the ingenious graphic calculations, SpectroPlate can read precisely any screen size and screen technology: FM, AM or Hybrid screen. The spectrally white illumination and dynamic color evaluation permits reading all kinds of plate types and coated surfaces.

The supplied Windows software connects the device to a PC. Measured values and transfer curves are displayed and stored. All measurement data can be used directly for linearizing a RIP powered plate processor. An exceptional feature is the enlarged view of the mircoscopic images.

The maintenance free measurement device is shipped with extensive accessories. SpectroPlate is available in two different types of performance packages: The entry-level model Start is for dot percentage measurements on all popular types of printing plates,film and CMYK print. The Expert-version additionally features the recording of complete transfer curves and the possibility to analyze geometric objects within the device. The Start-version can easily be upgraded to the Expert-model by a post-purchase upload from the PC.

All devices are factory-calibrated to the officical reference fogra Measuring Bar FMB resulting in high long-term absolute accuracy and an excellent inter-instrument agreement. Additionally, time-consuming calibration procedures prior to measurements are obsolete.

Technical Specifications
Measurement technology High-precision optical system with high resolution digital camera and digital image processing
Image capture 1024 x 1024 pixels, 16 million colors, RGB uncompressed
Measurement aperture 1 x 1 mm, direct positioning with viewfinder, real-time image preview captured in LC graphic device display
Light source Homogeneous spectral-broadband LED illumination
Measurement time approx. 1 second per measurement
Calibration Factory-made calibrated permanently, white standard in charging console
Measurement range Dot % 0.0 – 100.0 %
Screen ruling range AM: 30 – 150 l/cm,
75 – 380 lpi
FM: 10 – 70 microns
Measureable media Offset printing plates,
CtP and conventional,
Film in transmission and reflection,
Printed paper CMYK
Memory 100 data sets (only Expert-version)
Repeatability +/- 0,5 %
Display high-contrast LCD graphic display, 240 x 160 pixels, 16 gray levels, contrast ratio adjustable
Power supply rechargeable Ni-MH battery, controlled recharge via charging console with AC-adapter, 100 -240 V, 47-63 Hz, approx. 10.000 measurements per battery charge, battery level control
Communication Port USB
Dimensions/Weight 65 x 65 x 190 mm / 530 g (1.2 lbs)
Software SpectroPlate Connect Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8; 32- and 64-bit, minimum: IBM-compatible PC with Intel Core Duo processor or comparable processor, 1 GB RAM, 2 USB ports
Contents Measurement device, Charging console with white standard, AC-adapter with universal plugs, Carrying case, USB cable, CD with Software SpectroPlate Connect, Manual with ISO 9000 certificate

SpectroJet + Software ExPresso Basic

Consists of the scan-measurement device SpectroJet and the Windows software TECHKON ExPresso Basic with the following functions: Ink zone specific density display, Color density for CMYK and spot colors (spectral density), Densitometric gray balance, Dot area, dot gain and printing contrast, Slur/doubling value, Target values and tolerances; OK-sheet, Measurement data export, Face- and reverse printing, Works with any sheet format and color bar, length; display of single measurements when used as a hand-held device, Statistical analysis and report, Supports up to 6 printing units.

SpectroJet + Software ExPresso Pro

Same functions as the Basic package and additionally: Ink zone specifi c colorimetric ΔE*a*b* display, CIE L*a*b*, ΔL*a*b*, CIE L*C*h*, ΔL*C*h*, “InkCheck” recommendation for ink key setting, Display and evaluation according to ISO 12647, (PSO), Gracol G7™ generator, Supports up to 16 printing units.



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