Overview
This page explains how to use X-Rite measurement tools (I1 Pro3, I1 Display Pro) with LabMaestro. This tutorial shows the properties of the I1 Display, but applies to all X-Rite hardware.
Before you begin, you will need:
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LabMaestro installed and activated
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An X-Rite device (I1 Pro3, I1 Display Pro)
These tools will only work with an X-Rite device purchased directly from VPixx Technologies.
Accessing Measurement Tools
Your X-Rite device must first be connected to your computer via USB to be visible in LabMaestro. You should see your X-Rite device in the project tab under Environment. The device is grayed out as it is not part of the project, but clicking on it will allow you to access measurement tools.
Measurement Tools Overview
Looking at this menu, you can access a wide range of relevant information for your device.
Device
This section has information on your device model and the colorspace used for calibration.
I1 Display Only
The Integration time is the time required for a measurement. By default, this value is set at 1.00 seconds.
I1 Pro and I1 Pro3 Only
The Measurement Mode determines how the I1 Pro or I1 Pro3 performs measurements. The possible options are Emission (for a display), Ambient (for a projector), and Reflection (for a reflective surface).
Data & Graph
This section shows the device's last measurement. Luminance (Y or L) is given in candelas per square meter (cd/m^2), and the x and y coordinates in the colorspace. By default, all values are empty. Above this section, there is also a triangle representing the gamut measured for your device if it is calibrated. The graph will show the current measurement (current data, represented as a black cross). By default, the black cross starts centred on the origin.
I1 Pro and I1 Pro3 Only
A switch-view button lets you view the measurement's spectral data.
Test Pattern
The Test Pattern window, at the bottom of the window, allows you to send a specific colour. Once you have defined the RGB triplet you wish to measure, you can press the Send button to display this colour on your display, filling the whole screen. By default, the colour is displayed on the main display. Pressing the Switch Display button cycles through all available displays. Press Stop to remove the test pattern.
Log of Activity
Pressing the Measure button below this section will measure the luminance for this test pattern. The measurement is added to the Data section above and the Log of Activity to the right. For more information on properly setting up your device for measurement, please consult the manual for your specific deviceHardware Documentation (PDFs).