The X-Rite eXact™ Spectrodensitometer now improves accuracy and usability

The X-Rite eXact Increases Accuracy, Ergonomics and User-Friendliness

The new X-Rite eXact spectrodensitometer combines higher levels of measurement accuracy with increased ergonomics and user-friendliness. This handheld, portable spectrodensitometer offers all the densitometric functions needed to quickly and easily monitor and control color on-press. Plus the Standard and Advanced units also combine all of the colorimetric functions needed to accurately measure and control special colors.

The X-Rite eXact’s increased accuracy and multi-unit agreement for hand-held spectrodensitometer solutions enables new levels of accuracy in multi-site or multi-party agreement resulting in color consistency and confidence in product or brand color integrity.

The X-Rite eXact Spectrophotometer Family

Both the X-rite eXact and the X-rite eXact Xp lines come in Standard and Advanced models. The Xp has additional features designed to help flexible packaging converters and ink manufacturers improve measurement accuracy and consistency on flexible films and other packaging substrates.
Click here to choose between the eXact/Xp Standard and eXact/Xp Advanced models!
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The eXact Scan / eXact XP Scan product is optimized for speed and ease of use in prepress, ink room and other environments where color bar measurement is important.

Portable Versatility

X-Rite eXact adds the versatility of remote measurements (Standard and Advanced), and changeable aperture sizes. And with on-board storage for thousands of color standards, tolerances and samples (Standard and Advanced), you can make pass/fail decisions at press side or in the field with no need for an attached computer. All data is time stamped and saved in memory (Advanced), so ISO or vendor review reporting is simpler. The X-Rite eXact (depending on model) can be used for quick evaluation of L*a*b* of an ink or substrate, Density or Dot Area measurements of a proof, and for full ink formulation when connected to any of our X-Rite Color Quality Assurance software solutions. On board averaging gives summary information at a glance and the graphing display can present density or spectral data graphically. eXact is built upon a new rugged aluminum frame with the latest in measurement technology. The new design is the first instrument to include four ISO 13655:2009 specified measurement conditions for a 45°/0° instrument. Not only are these included, but with our Multi-Mode Optics the eXact can measure M0, M2 and M3 simultaneously in under 1 second.

Click here to see how to select Aperture Sizes for Spot Reading, Scanning or both.

Customizable

eXact can be set up to position key elements in the order most likely to be needed by individual users, including press operators and operations managers, giving users instant access to the tools they need, often in a single click, via a color GUI. This improves operator productivity, removes opportunity for human error, and results in increased color accuracy.

User Friendly

Use eXact to quickly measure and understand color and status relative to standards, allowing operators to manage and understand expectations at press, and know what is and what is not achievable. With an integrated calibration tile built in, operators can ensure optimum measurement accuracy at all times.

Integrated Across the Color Network

Provides necessary tools to aid in achieving color. When used with NetProfiler 3, eXact can manage and monitor color performance on an enterprise level.

Features including:

• Large Color Touch Screen - Easy operation with your fingers - Clear visualization of the measurement results
• High Speed Connectivity - USB and Optional Bluetooth wireless communication* (Bluetooth included on the Advanced model) *Some Countries Excluded
• Long Battery Life - Latest Li-Ion Battery Technology
• Docking Station - Automatic Charging, Cable disconnects to go direct to device if required
• Robust Design - Aluminum frame provides rigidity and refined design
• Circular Geometry - Positioning direction on the sample has no impact on accuracy.
• Built-in Automatic Calibration - Maintain accuracy with minimal user intervention - Eliminates loss of calibration tile.
• Full Range of Measurement Apertures Available - Suits wide range of patch size requirements - 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 4.0 mm and 6.0 mm The eXact models measure: Color Reflection Density, Density Trend, Gray Balance, Dot Area (Tone Value) and Dot Gain (Tone Value Increase) plus the ability to measure and display Trap, Print Contrast, Hue Error & Grayness.

X-Rite eXact Standard and Advanced models

The eXact Standard and Advanced can also measure and display colorimetric attributes including CIE L*a*b*, CIE L*C*h*, dE Difference in dE*CIELAB, dE*94, dE*2000 and dE CMC. eXact Standard and Advanced supports and simplifies the integration of the G7 process and ISO 12647 Standard. Further, the eXact Standard and Advanced have the ability to interface directly with all X-Rite Color Quality Assurance software solutions for advanced color database management.

X-Rite eXact Advanced model

The X-Rite eXact Advanced designed to provide incomparable accuracy and usefulness in the most demanding printing, packaging, proofing and ink formulation applications has additional features to meet the most critical color needs. These advanced features include: dE Trend, CIE Xyz, CIE YXy, Opacity, Metamerism, Absolute Color Strength (K/S) and Relative Color Strength (DS). Paper Indices including paper brightness and cast, plus the ability to measure and display Spectral Reflectance, including Spectral Data Output and Spectral Graphing. The X-Rite eXact Advanced has a Multi-User Mode so set up can be customized and stored for each individual user. With Password protection you can be confident the instrument is exactly the way you set it up and is ready to go when you pick it up.

X-Rite eXact Standard or Advanced - What's Right for You?

			eXact/eXact Xp Standard	eXact/eXact Xp Advanced
Description	Functionality		All densitometric functions, CIE-L*a*b*, BestMatch	All functions, incl. Sample Storage
	CMYK, Spot colors		CMYK and spot	CMYK and spot
	Scan Mode		O	O
Functions	BestMatch		✔	✔
	Densitometry		✔	✔
	Colorimetry	CIE L*a*b* CIE L*C*h°	✔	✔
		dE Trend	-	✔
		CIE XYZ & Yxy	-	✔
	Paper Indices		-	✔
	Metamerism		-	✔
	Absolute & Relative Color Strength		-	✔
	Opacity		-	✔
	Printing Plate		✔	✔
	Reflection Graph		-	✔
	Quality Control		✔	✔
Features	Sample Storage		-	✔
	Multiple User Profles		-	✔
	Security Settings		✔	✔
	Pantone PMS+		✔	✔
	Averaging		✔	✔
Measurement Parameters	ISO 13655	M0 (No-Filter, UV included)	✔	✔
	Measurement Conditions	M1 (Daylight, D50)	✔	✔
		M2 (UV Cutoff Filter, UV excluded)	✔	✔
		M3 (Polarization Filter)***	✔	✔
	Single Pass Measurements	M0, M2, M3***	✔	✔
	ΔE Method	dE*76, dE*94, dE*00, dE CMC	✔	✔
	Density White Base	Absolute, Paper	✔	✔
Interface	USB		✔	✔
	Bluetooth* (based on regions)		O	✔
Software	eXact Manager		✔	✔
	DataCatcher		✔	✔
	eXact DataMeasure**		O**	O**
	ColorCert		O	O
	eXact InkKeyControl		O	O
	InkFormulation		O	O
	NetProfler		O	O
	PantoneLIVE™		O	O

•   * Bluetooth is available for CE, FCC and IC plus Australia, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and India. Work with your sales representative to identify if it is available option in your region.
•  ** DataMeasure included with eXact Scan Option
• *** M3 option not available for Xp models

✔: Included
O: Optional

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X-rite eXact Specifications

X-Rite eXact Manager, eXact DataCatcher and eXact DataMeasure — System requirements
Microsoft® Windows XP 32 bit / Microsoft® Windows 7 32 or 64 bit / Microsoft® Windows 8 32 or 64 bit /
Microsoft® Windows 10 32 or 64 bit / MacOS X 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 and 10.11"
SPECTRAL ENGINE
Spectral analyzer:	"DRS spectral engine
Spectral range:	400 nm - 700 nm with 10mm interval
OPTICS
Measurement geometry:	45°/0° ring illumination optics, ISO 5-4:2009(E)
Measurement aperture:	1.5 mm, 2 mm, 4 mm or 6 mm
Light source:	Gas filled tungsten (illuminant type A) and UV LED
REFLECTANCE MEASUREMENT
Measurement Conditions:	According to ISO 13655:2009 M0: Unpolarized, No filter, UV included M1: Daylight, D50 M2: UV excluded Filter M3: Polarization Filter (M3 option not available for Xp models)
Calibration:	Automatic on integrated white reference
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°))"
Short term repeatability - White:	0.05 ΔEab (standard deviation) White BCRA (Error compared to mean value of 10 measurements every 5 seconds)
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)
Scan Length:	Max: 1120mm (44")
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature Range:	750° to 95°F (10° to 35°C) 730-85% relative humidity maximum (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature Range:	-4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
INTERFACE, DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Data Interface:	USB 2.0 Bluetooth (optional) - Class II
Power supply:	X-Rite p/n: SE30-177 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 12VDC @ 2.5A
Battery:	X-Rite p/n: SE15-44 Lithium Ion, 7.4VDC, 2200mAh
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Dimensions:	H: 3.0" (7.6 cm), W: 3.1" (7.8 cm), L: 7.1" (18 cm)
Weight:	1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg)

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Patch and Aperture Size Guide

Aperture size requirements for scanning are different from those for spot reading. Use the following tables as a guide to determine patch sizes.

• Spot Reading Only
• Scan Reading Only
• Spot And Scan Reading

Download - X-Rite eXact data sheet, PDF 1.6 MB

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