CHROMA METER

CR-400/410

CR-410

CR-400
Introducing the successor to the Konica Minolta CR-300/310,
our best-selling colorimeter globally accepted as the standard
in a wide range of industries.

CR-400
Measurement area Ø 8mm

CR-410
Measurement area Ø 50mm

CR-400 CR-410
Data Processor DP-400

The measuring head can perform Easy-to-understand the name on the buttons, ensure
smooth measurement and setting operations.
measurement alone.
The measuring head is detachable from the data processor. Achieves exceptional accuracy
Now, you can take measurements directly with the head Inter-instrument agreement : CR-400: ∆E*ab within 0.6
alone. What's more, you can connect the measuring head CR-410: ∆E*ab within 0.8
directly to a PC. Simply install our optional software, and Repeatability : within ∆E*ab 0.07
your PC can function as the data processor.
User calibration function ensures higher accuracy.
User-defined evaluation formulas (Settings can be configured with the data processor or via a PC with optional software
installed.)

freely set up.

Color difference tolerance can be set to perform
The CR-400 Series features a User Index function that
PASS/WARN/FAIL
allows you to configure the evaluation formula and color- (Settings can be configured with the data processor or via a PC with optional software
calculation formula as desired. This feature is intended to installed.)
meet the needs of color-control applications in which
industry-specific or customized evaluation formulas are Offers a wider range of color systems than the CR-
used instead of the versatile color system and standard 300/310 Series.
evaluation formula such as L*a*b*.
(Settings can be configured via a PC with optional software installed.) The measuring head alone can store up to 1,000
measurements. When the data processor is connected,
Abundant accessories applicable to up to 2,000 measurements can be stored.(The measuring
head can store up to 100 color-difference target colors with
various materials. or without the data processor connected.)
A varied selection of accessories is available to
accommodate various types of targets including powder, Capable of displaying color-difference graphs that
paste and opaque liquids. provide a visual representation of the color difference.
(When connected to data processor)

Compact data processor incorpor- A simple, cellular-phone-type text entry system is

ates a high-speed printer. provided for entering the names of color-difference
The compact, lightweight data processor is battery- target colors and calibration channels.
(When connected to data processor)
operated* and features a built-in high-speed printer. Its size
and weight are approximately one-half those of the
Features a large, easy-to-see LCD with a built-in
conventional DP-300 Series. In addition, the CR-400 Series
backlight.
is designed with a detachable shoulder strap for easier
portability. *An AC adapter is included as a standard accessory.
The LCD offers six user-selectable languages for the
display mode, including English and Japanese.
Full data compatibility with the (When connected to data processor)

CR-300/310 series Can be powered with rechargeable batteries for reduced

To ensure data compatibility, the CR-400 Series utilizes the operating costs.
same illumination-viewing optical system as the
conventional CR-300/310 Series. As a result, those
upgrading from the preceding model can make full use of
their existing data. Denotes a new feature not available with the previous CR-300/310 Series.
The CR-400/410 Series really shows its abilities in these applications.

When measuring With the varied accessories, you can measure targets with
diverse profiles.
powders or pastes

Granular-Materials Glass Light-Projection Tube

Attachment CR-A50 CR-A33f (For CR-400)
CR-A33e (For CR-410)

When color control

is performed with User-defined evaluation formulas can be entered as desired. Now,
a customized you can control color with customized evaluation formulas.
evaluation formula,
instead of the versatile Grade B2 Grade A Grade B1
color system User index function
-Example-
Evaluation of tomato ripeness=a*/b*+0.3a*/L* -1.0 0.0 1.0

Note: The evaluation formula and grade indicated above are hypothetical examples used only to demonstrate the user index function.

When a compact The measuring head can be used independently of the data
colorimeter processor. This is advantageous when portability is required or
is needed in the field limited space is available.

When measurements
need to be printed The compact data processor features a built-in printer for
on-site for labeling superior mobility.
of samples
System Diagram

RS232C Cable(for PC)

Data Processor CR-A102
DP-400
(includes one Roll Paper) Measuring Head
CR-400 CR-410
RS232C Cable PC (commercially available)
(Head-DP)
CR-A101
Shoulder Strap SS-01
Color Data Software
Wrist Strap Chroma Magic CR-S3w
AC Adapter AC-A17 CR-A73 Ver.1.1 or later

Roll Paper DP-A22 AA Size AAA Size CR-400 Utility

(five rolls) Battery (x4) Battery (x4) Software CR-S4w

Protective Cap Protective Cap

CR-A72 CR-A104 White Calibration
White Calibration
Plate CR-A43 Plate CR-A44
Hard Case
CR-A103

Glass Light Light Granular-Materials

Projection Tube Glass Light Projection Tube Light Attachment CR-A50
CR-A33a Projection Tube CR-A33c Projection Tube Color Tiles Standard accessory
CR-A33f Glass Light-Projection
(with convex glass) (no disc) CR-A33d Pivoting Base CR-A12 Optional accessory
Tube CR-A33e
(with concave glass) (with φ22mm disc) (includes CR-A33c)

Optional Accessories

Granular-Materials Attachment Glass Light-Projection Tube Pivoting Base CR-A12 (For CR-400)
CR-A50 CR-A33f (For CR-400) and CR-A33e (For CR-410) Attaching the Pivoting Base CR-A12 to the
With the Granular-Materials Attachment Glass Light-Projection Tube CR-A33f and Measuring head of the CR-400 ensures
CR-A50, the color of powders, pastes, CR-A33e have a glass plate at the tip and greater stability and accuracy in measurements
grains, and other granular substances can can be used for measuring wet surfaces or Light-Projection Tube CR-A33c is also included.
be easily and accurately measured. for ensuring that materials such as textiles
are flat during measurements.

Color Data Software CR-S3w ChromaMagic Ver.1.1 or later CR-400 Utility Software CR-S4w
(Not Available in USA and Latin America)
Enables comprehensive color analysis from To take measurements or change the
incoming raw materials through all phases of measurement parameters of the CR-400/410
the manufacturing and production processes. Series, you can control the unit with a PC.
Supports the eight universally accepted color Measurement data can be transferred directly
spaces, and provides easy-to-understand to a Microsoft Excel® file by means of the OLE
displays of color control data. function. (Excel 97/2000/2002 is required to use the Excel transfer function.)
® ®

Improves color control efficiency and reduces Calibration data and color-difference
costs. reference color data can be uploaded or
• Enables accurate and quick display of pass/fail results and modified.
alarm levels.
• Displays trend graph and statistical compilation of measured
data.
• Easily exports data to spreadsheet applications.
• Various graphs and data display windows can be viewed at
one time.
• Built-in color space and color indices offer complete
solutions for a wide range of applications and industries. System requirements
CIE L*a*b* Tint(CIE) OS Windows® 95/98/2000/XP, WindowsNT®4.0
CIE L*C*h Tint(CIE) Delta CPU Pentium 166MHz or higher
CMC WI(ASTM E313-1973)
CIE L*u*v* WI(ASTM E313-1973) Delta Memory 32MB or more
HUNTER Lab WI(ASTM E313-1996) Hard disk 100MB or more free space
CIE94 WI(ASTM E313-1996) Delta Display resolution SVGA (800× 600) or higher
XYZ/Yxy WI(Berger)
FMC2 WI(Berger) Delta Parallel port or USB port to connect protecting key
Dominant WL WI(CIE)
Excitation Purity WI(CIE) Delta Notes for users of Windows®95 and Windows NT® 4.0
NBS 100 WI(Hunter)
NBS 200 WI(Hunter) Delta (1) The protect key for the USB port connection cannot be used.
Rx WI(Stensby) (2) When using Windows®95, you must use Internet Explorer Version4.0 or higher.
Rx Delta WI(Stensby) Delta (3) When using Windows NT® 4.0, you must use SP4 or higher, or Internet Explorer
Ry WI(Taube)
Ry Delta WI(Taube) Delta
Version 4.0 or higher.
System requirements
Rz YI(ASTM D1925)
Rz Delta YI(ASTM D1925) Delta OS Windows® 98/2000/XP
Strength:Tristimulus(%) YI(ASTM E313-1973) CPU Pentium 166MHz or higher
Strength:Tristimulus X(%) YI(ASTM E313-1973) Delta
Strength:Tristimulus Y(%) YI(ASTM E313-1996) Windows®, Windows NT®, Excel®, Internet Explorer are trademarks or registered Memory 32MB or higher
Strength:Tristimulus Z(%) YI(ASTM E313-1996) Delta trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. Hard disk 100MB or more free space
Tint(ASTM E313-1996) YI(DIN 6167) Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries. Display resolution VGA (640× 480) or higher
Tint(ASTM E313-1996) Delta YI(DIN 6167) Delta
Specifications Dimensions Units : mm
Name Chroma Meter Measuring Head
Model CR-400 Head CR-410Head
Measuring Head CR-400 Measuring Head CR-410
Illuminating/viewing system d/0 (Diffuse illumination/0° viewing angle) Wide-area illumination/0° viewing angle 63 102 63 102
(Specular component included) (Specular component included)
Detector Silicone photo cells (6)
Display range Y: 0.01 to 160.00% (reflectance)
Light source Pulsed xenon lamp
Measurement time 1 seconds.
Minimum measurement interval 3 seconds.
Battery performance Approx. 800 measurements
(when using batteries under company testing Minolta's conditions)

217
Measurement/illumination area φ8/φ11 φ50/φ53
Within ∆E*ab0.07 standard deviation (when the white calibration plate

244
Repeatability
is measured 30 times at intervals of 10 seconds)
Inter instrument ∆E*ab: within 0.6 ∆E*ab: within 0.8
agreement Average of 12 BCRA series II colors
Observer 2 degrees Closely matches CIE 1931 Standard Observers: ( x2λ, yλ, zλ)
Illuminant ∗1 C, D65

40.2
Display ∗1 Chroma values, color difference values, PASS/WARN/FAIL display

67.5
Tolerance judgment ∗1 Color difference tolerance (box tolerance and elliptical tolerance)
Color space/ XYZ, Y x y, L∗a∗b∗, Hunter Lab, L∗C∗h, Munsell (only illuminant C), CMC(l:c), CIE1994, Lab99, 32
colorimetric data LCh99, CIE2000, CIE WI•Tw (only illuminant D 65), WI ASTM E313 (only illuminant C),
YI ASTM D1925 (only illuminant C), YI ASTM E313 (only illuminant C), 32
User index (up to six can be registered from computer) Data Processor DP-400
Languages Operating keys : English 255
LCD : English (default)
(LCD : German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese) *1
Storable data sets 1000 (measuring head and data processor save different data)
Color difference target colors 100

100
Calibration channels *1 20 channels (ch00 : white calibration, ch01 to ch19 : user calibration)
Display Dot-matrix LCD with back light (15 chars x 9 lines + 1 line for icon display)
Interface RS-232C compliant (for data processor/PC)
* Baud rate : 4800, 9600, 19200 (bps), set at 9600 bps when shipped from factory
Power source 4 AAA size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries,
AC adapter (AC-A17) AC120V 50-60Hz 0.4A (for N.America and Japan)
AC230V 50-60Hz 0.4A (for worldwide except N.America)
Size 102(W) x 217(H) x 63(D)mm 102(W) x 244(H) x 63(D)mm

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Weight Approx. 550g Approx. 570g
(including 4 AAA size batteries and not including RS-232C cable)
Operating temperature/ 0 to 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
humidity range
Storage temperature/humidity range -20 to 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation

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Name Data Processor Color Data Software
Model DP-400 ChromaMagic CR-S3w
CR-400 Utility Software
Display range Y : 0.01 to 160.00% (reflectance) CR-S4w
Measurement time ∗2 1 Seconds. White Calibration Plate
Minimum measurement interval ∗2 3 Seconds. CR-A43
Battery performance Approx. 800 measurements (when using batteries under company testing Minolta's conditions) White Calibration Plate
Illuminants C, D65 CR-A44
Display Chroma values, color difference values, color difference graphs, PASS/WARN/FAIL display Protective Cap
CR-A72
Tolerance judgment ∗2 Color difference tolerance (box tolerance and elliptical tolerance) Only for the display function Protective Cap
Color space/ XYZ, Y x y, L∗a∗b∗, Hunter Lab, L∗C∗h, Munsell (only illuminant C), CMC (l:c), CIE1994, Lab99, CR-A104
colorimetric data LCh99, CIE2000, CIE WI-Tw (only illuminant D65), WI ASTM E313 (only illuminant C), RS-232C Cable
YI ASTM D1925 (only illuminant C), YI ASTM E313 (only illuminant C), CR-A101(Head-DP)
User index (up to six registered in the Measuring Head can be used) RS-232C Cable
Languages Operating keys : English, LCD : English (default), German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese CR-A102(for PC)
AC Adapter
Storable data sets Max. 2000 pieces of data (divisible into 100 pages) AC-A17
Deletion and Undoing selected stored data (one piece of data or all data) are possible Wrist Strap
Color difference target colors ∗2 Only for the operating function (100 pieces of data when the measuring head is connected; input of CR-A73
measurement values or numeric) (independent of page function) Shoulder Strap
Calibration channels ∗2 Only for the operating function (20 channels when the measuring head is connected) SS-01
(ch00: white calibration; ch01 to ch19: user calibration) Hard Case
CR-A103
Page function 100 pages
Display Dot-matrix LCD with back light (16 chars x 9 lines + 1 line for icon display) Contrast adjustment Roll Paper (one roll)
Printer 384 dot line thermal printer (can also print graphs) Automatically prints out all measurement results (can be set not to print) Roll Paper
Statistical function Maximum, minimum, average, and standard deviation DP-A22(five rolls)
Automatic measurement ∗2 Date and time display: year, month, day, hour, minute 4 AA Size Batteries
Timer: 3seconds. to 99 minutes.
(Some measurement modes require more than 3 seconds.) 4 AAA Size Batteries
Interface RS-232C compliant Baud rate (bps) : 19200 fixed (when connected to PC) Glass Light-Projection Tube
When measuring head is connected baud rate is automatically set to that of the measurement head CR-A33a/f
Power source 4 AA size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, Light-Projection Tube
AC adapter (AC-A17) AC120V 50-60Hz 0.4A (for N.America and Japan) CR-A33c/d
AC230V 50-60Hz 0.4A (for worldwide except N.America) Glass Light-Projection Tube
CR-A33e
Size 100(W) x 73(H) x 255(D)mm Granular-Materials Attachment
Weight Approx. 600g (not including batteries and paper) CR-A50
Operating temperature/ 0 to 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation Pivoting Base
humidity range CR-A12
Storage temperature/humidity range -20 to 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation Color Tiles
Other User calibration function (multi-calibration/manual calibration) ∗2, Measurements for automatic average
function, Print ON/OFF function. CR-400 measurement data import function ∗2, All color space print ON/OFF Standard accessory
function, Data protection ON/OFF function. Back light ON/OFF function. Buzzer ON/OFF function. Display Optional accessory
color limit function, Remote mode (stored data output), Character input function (alphanumeric)
∗2 indicates that part of or all functions are not available when the measurement head is not connected. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

To ensure correct use of the instrument, please adhere to the following.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using the instrument, be sure to read the instruction manual.
Always use the specified power. Use of inappropriate power may result in a fire or electric shock.

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