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Technidyne ColorTouch® PC Calibration Sequence: Primary Optical Calibration Workflow

Enhance Color Accuracy with Technidyne ColorTouch® PC Calibration

The Technidyne ColorTouch® PC Calibration Sequence demonstrates the correct primary calibration procedure for ColorTouch® PC spectrophotometers, ensuring accurate and repeatable measurement of ISO brightness, colour, colour difference, fluorescence, whiteness, and opacity. In this video, Industrial Physics shows how a controlled, standards‑aligned calibration routine supports long‑term optical accuracy, audit readiness, and confidence in colour‑critical paper and packaging quality control.

Key Features of the ColorTouch® PC Calibration Sequence

  • Primary calibration workflow for ColorTouch® PC spectrophotometers
  • Swing‑in calibration process using certified optical reference standards
  • Multi‑parameter optical support including brightness, colour, fluorescence, whiteness, and opacity
  • User‑guided, repeatable calibration sequence to minimise operator variability
  • Supports long‑term measurement stability across multiple light sources and filter positions

What You’ll See in This Video

  • 00:00 – Introduction and calibration preparation
  • 00:06 – Overview of required calibration equipment
  • 00:59 – Initiating the primary calibration process
  • 01:31 – Zero level set using black cup
  • 01:36 – Measurement of non‑fluorescent standards
  • 02:12 – Fluorescent standard calibration
  • 02:51 – Verification of zero levels
  • 03:11 – Final verification and completion of calibration

Why ColorTouch® PC Calibration Matters

ColorTouch® PC instruments are used to measure optical properties that directly impact appearance, print quality, and brand consistency. Without correct calibration, spectrophotometric readings can drift over time, increasing the risk of inconsistent quality decisions.
Calibration of ColorTouch® PC instruments helps manufacturers:
  • Maintain repeatable, standard‑compliant optical measurements
  • Ensure consistency across laboratories and production sites
  • Support customer specifications and audit requirements
  • Reduce waste caused by colour and brightness variability
This calibration sequence is essential for:
  • Paper and pulp mills
  • Tissue and hygiene product manufacturing
  • Paperboard and cartonboard production
  • Packaging and print quality‑control laboratories

Calibration Overview

  • Measured properties: ISO brightness, colour, colour difference, fluorescence, whiteness, opacity
  • Calibration type: Primary spectrophotometer calibration
  • Calibration method: Swing‑in calibration with certified reference standards
  • Instrument compatibility: Technidyne ColorTouch® PC systems
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