CR-400 Chroma Meter Difference with Colorimeter
The CR-400 handheld chroma meter is the successor to, and compatible with, the CR-300. Existing data can be used, making upgrading easy for current CR-300 owners.
The unit is easy-to-use and can store up to 1,000 measurements internally, or 2,000 when the data processor is connected. The CR-400 is portable, features an 8mm aperture, and has the ability to be used in various applications to measure different types of products and multiple kinds of surfaces.
The compact, lightweight data processor is battery operated (or can be connected by AC adapter) and enables users to print results on-site for easy labeling. The CR-400 series features a user index function allowing customers to configure evaluation and color calculation formulas as desired. This feature is extremely useful when industry-specific or customized formulas are used instead of the versatile color system and standard evaluation formula (L*a*b*).
The instrument’s LCD screen is capable of displaying color-difference graphs, pass/fail information, and can be set in any of six different languages (English, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, German, and French). User’s comments can be typed into the results or channel names can be determined by the customer using the data processor. A variety of accessories are available to accommodate various target types such as liquids, powders, and pastes.
This instrument is compatible with SpectraMagic NX software which is easy-to-use and displays multiple views of data results which can be edited. Target data of the primary target can be associated to two or more secondary targets, allowing for sophisticated QC applications, such as checking for color difference.
Users can drag-and-drop information into the software for easy interpretation after printing. A variety of graphs can be used to display information, preconfigured templates are available, and a status window is available to show instrument information at a glance. Data compiled with older software is compatible and can be transferred to the newest updated software. If Excel is needed to show data, the information can also be easily exported. A Navigation Function and Color Tutorial are included with the software for additional information.
- Easy-to-use – buttons and menus are easy-to-understand
- Portable – can be battery powered for optimal portability; AC adapter may also be used, light-weight design allows measurements to be taken anywhere
- Data processor – measuring head can measure alone, or with the data processor which allows advanced features to be used and contains a high-speed printer for easy labeling on-site
- User defined evaluation formulas – allows users to configure the evaluation formula and color calculation formula as desired; useful for industry-specific or customized formulas
- Easy to upgrade – compatible with its predecessor, the CR-300
- LCD screen – capable of displaying color-difference graphs and pass/fail information
- Text entry – data processor allows the user to enter the names of color difference target colors and calibration channels as well as input comments
- Six languages – English, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, German, and French
- Stores Measurements – can store up to 1,000 measurements, 2,000 with the data processor attached
- Calibration function – automatically notifies user when the instrument needs to be calibrated
- Abundant accessories – accessories are available
- Name
- Chroma Meters Measuring Head
- Model
- CR-400 Head
- Illuminating/viewing system
- d/0 (diffuse illumination/0° viewing angle; specular component included) (compliant with JIS Z 8722; including regular reflectance)
- Detector
- Silicon photocells (6)
- Display range
- Y: 0.01% to 160.00% (reflectance)
- Light source
- Pulsed xenon lamp
- Measurement time
- 1 sec.
- Minimum measurement interval
- 3 sec.
- Battery performance
- Approx. 800 measurements (when using batteries under Konica Minolta's testing conditions)
- Measurement/illumination area
- Φ8mm/ Φ11mm
- Repeatability
- Within ΔE*ab 0.07 standard deviation
(when the white calibration plate is measured 30 times at intervals of 10 seconds)
- Inter-instrument agreement
- ΔE*ab: Within 0.6
Average of 12 BCRA Series II colors
- Observer
- 2 ° Closely matches CIE 1931 Standard Observer (x̄2λ, ȳλ, z̄λ)
- Illuminant
- *C, D65
Included Accessories
Suggested Accessories
Case Studies:
Food Industry Color Control
In today's retail world of behind glass, chilled, frozen, boxed, dried,
vacuum-packed and plastic wrapped foods, eye-appeal is far more
important than nose-appeal.
Both fresh and processed food producers know this well, and are
increasingly adopting instrumental color measurement technologies
and practices to control color better across a wide range of applications.
Clemson University: Understanding and Controlling Color
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The average consumer will not accept the color ranges that were the industry standard ten years ago. They are always searching for a better product - one that gives them the desired properties with a minimum of variation. Because of these requirements, companies are becoming increasingly concerned about color.
