Konica Minolta’s CR-10 Plus (successor to the CR-10) is a portable, light-weight and compact color difference reader for quick and precise color control. It is easily operable and ergonomic for repeated use over long periods of time.

Color Reader CR-10 Plus
Konica Minolta’s CR-10 Plus (successor to the CR-10) color difference reader is a portable, battery powered, and hand-held instrument for quick, precise color control. The CR-10 Plus tristimulus colorimeter is easily operable, economical and portable like never before. With a built-in utility software application, it allows changing of instrument settings, set tolerances, pass/fail judgment and data analysis directly on the instrument. Also includes USB connectivity to a computer for easy data transferring.

CR-10 Plus has the ability to measure precise color difference expressed in L*a*b* and dE* or L*C*H* and dE* displayed on an easy to view LCD screen. The CR-10 Plus boasts a standard measuring area of 8 mm and 5 mm with an optional accessory allowing it useful in a broad array of applications. All color measurements are taken using conditions of the standard illuminant D65 and 10 degrees observer and Specular Component Included (SCI) while offering a Xenon lamp light source for longer life and more stable readings.

The CR-10 Plus color reader is used to assess color differences between two samples. Its compact design allows it to be used easily in the field, or in the lab. This is a high-quality and economical instrument that is perfect for users in need of multiple devices. The CR-10 Plus does not sacrifice elegance for simplicity. It is easily operable and ergonomic for repeated use over long periods of time.

Features

• Color Reader CR-10 Plus
• Easy to use and ergonomic, making it great for first-time users
• Color difference expressed in L*a*b* and dE* or L*C*H* and dE* on the LCD screen
• Built in storage for up to 1,000 measurement including target data
• USB connectivity for easy PC connection
• On board Utility Software application
• Lightweight, compact size and battery-operated allowing it to be taken almost anywhere

Specifications

• Illuminating/viewing geometry    8°:di (8°illumination angle/diffuse viewing: specular component included
• (conforms to DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 condition d, ISO 7724/1, CIE No. 15, ASTM E 116
• Detector    Silicon photocells (6 pcs.)
• Display range    L*: 1 to 100
• Light source    Pulsed xenon lamps
• Measurement time    Approx. 1 sec
• Battery performance    Approx. 2,000 measurement at 10-sec. intervals when using alkaline-manganese batteries
• Measurement area    Approx. ø8 mm, approx. ø5 mm (optional accessory
• (*Optional ø5 mm mask does not conform to DIN 5033 Teil 7 and CIE N)
• Repeatability    Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.1
• (when a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals)
• Display languages    English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
• Interface    USB2.0
• Observer    10° Standard Observer
• Illuminant    D65
• Display data    Color difference, average (up to 10 times), Pass/fail judgment
• Color different formula    Δ (L*a*b*), Δ (L*C*H*), Δ E*ab (CIE 1976)
• Data memory    Target data, Samples data(up to 1,000 in total)
• Pass/fail item    Δ E*ab, Δ (L*a*b*), Δ (L*C*H*)
• Operation temperature/ humidity range    0 to 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
• Storage temperature/ humidity range    -20 to 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
• Power    4 AA-size alkaline dry batteries or nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries, USB bus power or special AC Adapter
• Size (W x H x D)    66 x 158 x 85 mm
• Weight    420 g (without batteries)