The CR-10 is a simple color reader ideal for measuring color difference between two samples, the instrument is a full colorimeter in compliance with DIN 5033.
The Color Reader CR-10 PLUS is an affordable handheld colorimeter for quick and easy colour control on almost any samples and materials. Just measure the target followed by the sample to compare the colour difference in objective CIELAB colour difference values displayed on the LCD screen.
Despite the simple operation, the CR-10 PLUS is a true colorimeter in full compliance with CIE, ISO and DIN standards as one can expect from Konica Minolta.
The CR-10 PLUS represents the entry point to objective colour measurement. Compared to many other entry level devices, the CR-10 PLUS is a true colorimeter in full compliance with CIE, ISO and DIN 5033 standards.
Extremely simple to use, the CR-10 PLUS allows fast colour difference measurements between a target colour and a sample in just 2 steps. On the LCD screen colour difference are shown in CIELAB ∆L*∆a*∆b* and ∆E*ab or ∆L*∆C*∆H* and ∆E*ab values.
The 8 mm measuring area (illuminated area 11 mm) and the sphere geometry (8°:di) suits almost any sample size or surface; for those applications needing a smaller spot size, the optional small spot set can decrease this measurement spot to 5 mm.
The illumination by Xenon lamp, according to CIE standard illuminant D65 and 10° observer assure repeatable and correct colour measurements.
Data can be stored internally and transferred to a PC using the USB connection, or printed out using an external printer.
| Model | Colorimeter CR-10 PLUS | |
| Illumination / Viewing geometry | 8°:di (8° illumination angle/diffuse viewing, specular component included (SCI); DIN5033 Teil7, JIS Z 8722 condition d, ISO7724/1, CIE No.15、ASTM E 1164) | |
| Light source | Pulsed Xenon lamp | |
| Receptors | 6 silicon photocells (3 for measurement, 3 to control illumination) | |
| Measuring/Illumination area | Ø 8 mm /11 mm
(Optional Ø 5 mm /5 mm) |
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| Display modes | Absolute Colour values (L*a*b* or L*C*h°; for targets only)
Colour difference values (∆L*,∆a*,∆b*,∆C*,∆H*,∆E*ab) |
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| Memory | 1,000 (Target data and measurement data) | |
| Measuring range | L*: 10 to 100 | |
| Illuminant/observer condition | D65 / 10° | |
| Repeatability | Standard deviation within ∆E*ab 0.1
(Measurement conditions: average of standard white plate measurements) |
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| Minimum interval between measurements | Approx. 3 sec | |
| Language support | English, Japanese, Chinese | |
| Power source | Four AA-size batteries, USB bus power or Optional AC Adapter | |
| Battery life | Alkaline-manganese batteries: Approx.2000 measurements at 10-sec. intervals | |
| Operating temperature/ humidity range | 0 – 40°C; relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation | |
| Storage temperature/ humidity range | -20 – 55°C; relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 66 x 158 x 85 mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 420 g without batteries | |
| Standard accessories | Target mask, Softcase, Protective cap, Wrist Strap, AA size batteries, USB cable | |
| Optional accessories | Small aperture (5mm) measurement set, AC adaptor, Thermo-printer, roll paper for Thermo-printer, Dust Cover, USB-AC adaptor, Hardcase | |
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