Calibrate the TAMS

Calibrate the TAMS

Before taking measurements, calibrate TAMS using the supplied plate so focus and reference values are correctly calibrated.

Calibration plate

The plate includes three tiles:

• Plastic‑ref – for surface focus.
• Silver‑ref – for screen focus and reference calibration.
• Check tile‑ref – for later verification only (not used during calibration).

Start calibration

1. On the instrument, select Menu → Calibration → Start calibration process.
2. Confirm with YES and press OK.

Step 1 – Plastic‑ref

1. Place TAMS on the Plastic‑ref tile (top tile).
2. Ensure all four feet are flat on the tile.
3. Select Continue and press OK.ly calibrated
   TAMS now sets the surface autofocus.

Step 2 – Silver‑ref

1. Move TAMS to the Silver‑ref tile (mirror‑like middle tile).
2. Ensure all four feet are flat on the tile.
3. Select Continue and press OK.
   TAMS now sets the screen autofocus and reference calibration, then returns to normal operation.

Step 2 – Gloss

1. Move TAMS to the Gloss‑ref tile.
2. Ensure all four feet are flat on the tile.
3. Select Continue and press OK.
   TAMS now calibrates the gloss measurement.