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 microscopic 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 official 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.