Light & Display Measurement

VCSEL Presentation

Visit our sister company, Instrument Systems GmbH, at Photonics West at Booth #4013-02, as they present their paper "Spatially-Resolved Polarization Characterization of VCSEL Arrays" on January 27th at 11:30am-11:50am PST in Room 153 located in the Upper Mezzanine South corridor. Discussion will highlight VCSEL and IR applications using a combination of polarization filtered microscope optics and a CMOS camera.

Photonics West 2022

We are very excited to be back in-person at Photonics West this January and seeing all our customers face to face again. This year, we will be highlighting measurement instrumentation for luminance, color, and flicker measurement. Applications covered include AR/VR, display, and lighting. Specifically our CA-410 display color analyzer, our CS-2000A spectroradiometer and our hyperspectral camera the Specim IQ. Stop by our booth #3287 and register now!

CS-2000A
Spectroradiometer
w/Special Attachment

Measuring CS-2000A Spectroradiometer with specialized attachment measures virtual images corresponding to pupil size and evaluates the levels of luminance, chromaticity and visible spectrum of virtual images of AR/VR applications. This specialized accessory is ideal for  measurement on head-mounted displays (HMD). The special attachment consists of 3 major parts: attachment body, aperture holder, and pupil-size aperture with 8 different measurements of spot sizes ranging from 1mm to 8mm in diameter.

CA-S40 Software 
for CA-410 Series

Progressive Display Color Analyzer CA-410 Probe Series small spot probes (ø4mm and ø2mm), ideal in the evaluation of micro and small displays, and long-working distance probe (ø10mm) with viewing angle measurement capabilities. To also meet your needs of evaluating flicker is available our CA-410 Display Analyzer’s latest PC software, the CA-S40 provides intuitive waveform measurement quickly and accurately. Discover more today and register to watch a video on this latest software.

Aerospace Webinar

Advances in display technology within the aerospace industry requires the ability to evaluate the quality and performance of displays so that it can easily and clearly be understood and deciphered by pilots in making accurate and timely decisions. Our aerospace webinars review and discuss instruments that can measure display systems in the flight deck of an aircraft: including Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) compatibility, 2D imaging camera systems, spot meters, and AR/VR applications. Did you miss our Aerospace Measurement webinar? Good news.. you can watch the on-demand webinar at your leisure.

Photonics West 2022

We are very excited to be back in-person at Photonics West this January and seeing all our customers face to face again. This year, we will be highlighting measurement instrumentation for luminance, color, and flicker measurement. Applications covered include AR/VR, display, and lighting. Specifically our CA-410 display color analyzer, our CS-2000A spectroradiometer and our hyperspectral camera the Specim IQ. Stop by our booth #3287 and register now!

CS-2000A
Spectroradiometer
w/Special Attachment

Measuring CS-2000A Spectroradiometer with specialized attachment measures virtual images corresponding to pupil size and evaluates the levels of luminance, chromaticity and visible spectrum of virtual images of AR/VR applications. This specialized accessory is ideal for  measurement on head-mounted displays (HMD). The special attachment consists of 3 major parts: attachment body, aperture holder, and pupil-size aperture with 8 different measurements of spot sizes ranging from 1mm to 8mm in diameter.

CS-150 
Luminance & Color Meter

The most affordable high-accuracy instrument in its class, the handheld CS-150 luminance and color meter was designed for measuring the unique colors and brightness of modern displays. Precise targeting is very easy for the user to obtain exact areas to measure with the single lens reflex. The CS-150 features a 1° degree measurement angle and a luminance measurement range of 0.01 to 999,900 cd/m². Discover more today.

UV Measurement

Enjoy the brochure by Instrument Systems entitled "ISP PTFE- Integrating Spheres for UV Measurement". This brochure focuses on UV measurement used for laboratory and production environments. Learn more abut the PTFE integrating spheres new generation models and their high sensitivity for UV and its flexible optical ports and equipment design features and its PTB and NIST traceable calibration.

Advanced Calibration

Review the brochure "ACS & ACU Series" and read how Instrument Systems addresses advanced calibration standards from UVC to IR with its ACS and ACU series. Learn how ACS calibration standards provide reference values for radiant or luminous flux, averaged LED intensity and luminance.

Measurement System
for UV Radiation

Listen to the presentation "Measurement Systems in the UV A/B/C Range" by Denan Konjhodzic, Application Engineer from Instrument Systems GmbH. Discussion will review ho many companies and research institutions today have adopted UV radiation as a tool for their projects and research. With this adoption brings the need for instruments providing reliable measurement of these UV ranges from experts within the field.  Today there exists no reference standard for the total radiant flux in the UVB and UVC spectral region. Instrument Systems addresses this by offering traceable UV LED calibration standards.

Measuring Blue Light Hazard

The blue light hazard (BLH) measuring station from Instrument Systems evaluates and classifies LED lamps and luminaires according to blue light hazard as described in Standards IEC 62471 and IEC/TR 62778.

These individual system components in its high-end portfolio are consistently ongoing technological upgrades to ensure that they satisfy current requirements. Precise BLH measurements on the basis of the established CAS 140D spectroradiometer guarantee the greatest possible safety in the classification of tested lamps and luminaires in die BLH risk classes.

Case Study
Effects of LED Street Lighting on Sleep Patterns

Can the color of street lights affect your sleep? This question required research by highly trained electrical engineers. CR Engineers of Fountain Hills, Arizona, set out to measure lighting color levels emitted by LED street lights in the City of Phoenix; in particular, the level of blue energy. CR Engineers is a consulting electrical engineering firm employing highly skilled individuals with hands-on technical backgrounds in various areas of electrical expertise. Their experience exceeds 1,000 projects ranging from low cost residential designs for local architects to large projects with construction costs over $25 million. Read this case study to see the interesting findings.

Light Measurement
Learning Center

Light is necessary for vision. To most of us, it provides a world of visual information. The forms and colors around us are visible only when light from objects around us reaches our eye and triggers the sensation of sight. To find out more about what is light and how it can be measured browse our library on papers involving radiometry, spectroradiometry and photometry, colorimetry concepts, and lumiance meters and colorimeters and more!

CL-500A
Spectrophotometer

The CL-500A Spectrophotometer is the guiding light in accuracy and repeatability. This innovative and highly accurate instrument is designed for the evaluation of next-generation lamps such as LED or EL illumination, and can provide precise measurements of illuminance, color temperature, Color Rendering Index (CRI), chromaticity, and spectral power distribution. This lightweight and compact handheld spectrophotometer can be used as a standalone without the need of a computer. If using a computer, it then could provide high-speed measurements using the Software Development Kit (SDK). Watch video to learn more.

LS-150 Light Meter
Show Promotion

The LS-150 and LS-160 are highly accurate luminance meters that uses a sensor designed with a spectral response that more closely matches the V(λ) spectral luminous efficiency function of the human eye to provide measurement results that correlate well with visual evaluation. Developed to meet the needs of customers looking to measure LED brightness, the redesign of the new sensors included in the LS-150/LS-160 gives increased measurement accuracy, significantly reducing instrument and human error.Take advantage of this special show offer for a limited time save 5%.

Aerospace Webinar

Advances in display technology within the aerospace industry requires the ability to evaluate the quality and performance of displays so that it can easily and clearly be understood and deciphered by pilots in making accurate and timely decisions. Register now for our Aerospace Webinar as we review and discuss instruments that can measure display systems in the flight deck of an aircraft: including Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) compatibility, 2D imaging camera systems, spot meters, and AR/VR applications. To learn more register now for our newest webinar: Aerospace Measurement scheduled for September 23rd 2021.

Automotive Webinar

Learn more in this engaging seminar focusing on show how advanced light and display measurement technology can increase your productivity, raise your quality standards, and improve your manufacturing processes. Konica Minolta Sensing recognizes that it is imperative that brightness and color-related standards for quality remain consistent from vehicle to vehicle. Our equipment enables you to accurately measure interior/exterior lighting, as well as the evaluation of micro, curved and small displays to ensure vehicle specifications are met or exceeded.  Register now for our Automotive Measurement Webinar scheduled for October 14th 2021.

DTS 140D
Night Vision Instrument
Spectroradiometer

Measuring high intensity differences between visible and near infrared spectral ranges is made easier with the display test system, DTS140D NVIS spectroradiometer from Instrument Systems. Its turnkey solution designed to measure night vision compatible displays and panel graphics are ideal for manufacturing and quality control applications that require high accuracy and long-term dependability as well as simple and fast push button operations.

LumiTop 2700/4000 Spectrally Enhanced
Color Meter

The LumiTop 2700/4000 instrument is tailored for end-of-line (EOL) verification of the latest OEM requirements made on automotive interior displays. The LumiTop is available in two variants: the LumiTop 2700 with a resolution of 6.1 megapixels and the LumiTop 4000 with a higher resolution of 12 megapixels. The spectrally optimized, high-resolution 2D camera enables fast and precise testing with a total production line testing time of less than 15 second per display!

Aerospace Webinar

Advances in display technology within the aerospace industry requires the ability to evaluate the quality and performance of displays so that it can easily and clearly be understood and deciphered by pilots in making accurate and timely decisions. Register now for our Aerospace Webinar as we review and discuss instruments that can measure display systems in the flight deck of an aircraft: including Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) compatibility, 2D imaging camera systems, spot meters, and AR/VR applications. To learn more register now for our newest webinar: Aerospace Measurement scheduled for September 23rd 2021.

Automotive Webinar

Learn more in this engaging seminar focusing on how advanced light and display measurement technology can increase your productivity, raise your quality standards, and improve your manufacturing processes. Konica Minolta Sensing recognizes that it is imperative that brightness and color remain consistent from vehicle to vehicle. Our equipment enables you to accurately measure interior/exterior lighting, as well as the evaluation of micro, curved and small displays to ensure vehicle specifications are met or exceeded.  Register now for our Automotive Measurement Webinar scheduled for October 14th 2021.

CA-410 Probes

These probes are not only our latest technological advancement but is also the first of its kind in the industry. Used with our highly recognized Display Color Analyzer CA-410, these probes are designed particularly for AR/VR micro-display and curved OLED display applications for luminance, chromaticity, and flicker (in JEITA, VESA and FMA). These new small spot probes measure ⌀2.1mm, ⌀4mm and viewing angle characteristics with our ⌀10mm long-working distance probe.

LumiCam 2400 B Series

LumiCam 2400B is an imaging colorimeter providing precise determination of luminance and color distribution in a matter of seconds. The LumiCam 2400B is available in a compact design featuring new lenses with motorized apertures and focus settings, and available in various different focal lengths. The LumiCam series is ideal for use in the automotive interior and aviation industries, providing easy and reliable measurements of displays and control elements. It is equally suitable for use with tests done in the laboratory and in quality assurance for small batch production.

UV Measurement

Enjoy the newest brochure by Instrument Systems entitled "ISP PTFE- Integrating Spheres for UV Measurement". This brochure focuses on UV measurement used for laboratory and production environments. Learn more abut the PTFE integrating spheres new generation models and their high sensitivity for UV and its flexible optical ports and equipment design features and its PTB and NIST traceable calibration.

Advanced Calibration

Review the latest brochure "ACS & ACU Series" and read how Instrument Systems addresses advanced calibration standards from UVC to IR with its ACS and ACU series. Learn how ACS calibration standards provide reference values for radiant or luminous flux, averaged LED intensity and luminance.

UV LED Measurement Application Note

Learn about the possibilities and advantages of the application of the stray light matrix in the Application Note entitled "Stray Light Correction for Array Spectroradiometers". Discussion of precise measurements of spectral lines and the impact of stray light correction on broadband sources for spectral calibration in addition to the stray light correction as it pertains in the ultraviolet range.

Measuring Blue Light Hazard

The blue light hazard (BLH) measuring station from Instrument Systems evaluates and classifies LED lamps and luminaires according to blue light hazard as described in Standards IEC 62471 and IEC/TR 62778.

These individual system components in its high-end portfolio are consistently ongoing technological upgrades to ensure that they satisfy current requirements. Precise BLH measurements on the basis of the established CAS 140D spectroradiometer guarantee the greatest possible safety in the classification of tested lamps and luminaires in die BLH risk classes.

Miss us at the Exhibitor Forum at Display Week?

If you missed us at the Exhibitor's Forum portion at Display Week you can view now an on-demand presentation highlighting our CA-410 High Sensitivity Probe Series and its use with Micro-OLED displays within the AR/VR industry and the more recent trend of smartphone under-screen camera applications. 

Under-Screen Camera Display Measurement

The cellphone industry is continuously introducing new applications and savvy features at lighting speed. One of these developments is the adoption of an all-screen, bezel-less front display, replacing the more familiar smartphone of one which includes notch, holes, and traditional pop-up camera features.
This advancement in seamless displays which includes a front-facing camera that sits behind the display, requires instruments that can measure and accommodate this new technology. Konica Minolta Sensing offers instruments that can assist in this application.

Read more about these challenges and our solutions in the measurement of these Under-Screen Camera Applications.

CA-410 Series for
Small Spot Measurements

The CA-VP402 Small Spot Probe is suitable for HDR applications and capable of measuring JEITA/VESA flicker and fast gamma measurement. It is also specialized to measure micro and small displays. These displays include Micro-OLED displays within the AR/VR industry and the more recent trend of smartphone under-screen camera applications. Ideal for applications requiring small area measurements ranging from low luminance measurements, to high-speed, high accuracy measurements.

CS-2000A for
Pupil Sized Measurements

Konica Minolta Sensing offers a special attachment for our CS-2000A Spectroradiometer that measures virtual images, corresponding to pupil size. This instrument can also help define and verify your standard measurements of head-mounted displays (HMD) used with Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR). This is especially useful within the Information Communication Technology Industry (ICT) where the accurate measurement of near-eye displays are a necessity.

Join Our Presentation at
Display Week

We are excited to have Yutaka Maeda, Business Development Lead from Konica Minolta join forces with our sister companies: Instruments Systems and Radiant Vision Systems for a presentation on May 20th “Fundamentals of Display Metrology" in the Short Course section S-2 online at Display Week.This short course will provide a fundamental understanding of display metrology and introduce measurement equipment and techniques from leaders in the field.

Topics will include:the science of light and color, units of measurement, metrology systems, visual display characteristics, and solutions for testing emerging displays from MicroLED to AR/VR devices.

Under-Screen Camera Display Measurement

The cellphone industry is continuously introducing new applications and savvy features at lighting speed. One of these developments is the adoption of an all-screen, bezel-less front display, replacing the more familiar smartphone of one which includes notch, holes, and traditional pop-up camera features.
This advancement in seamless displays which includes a front-facing camera that sits behind the display, requires instruments that can measure and accommodate this new technology. Konica Minolta Sensing offers instruments that can assist in this application.

Read more about these challenges and our solutions in the measurement of these Under-Screen Camera Applications.

CA-410 Series for
Small Spot Measurements

The CA-VP402 Small Spot Probe is suitable for HDR applications and capable of measuring JEITA/VESA flicker and fast gamma rays. It is also specialized to measure micro and small displays. These displays include Micro-OLED displays within the AR/VR industry and the more recent trend of smartphone under-screen camera applications. Ideal for applications requiring small area measurements ranging from low luminance measurements, to high-speed, high accuracy measurements.

CS-2000A for
Pupil Sized Measurements

Konica Minolta Sensing offers a special attachment for our CS-2000A Spectroradiometer that measures virtual images, corresponding to pupil size. This instrument can also help define and verify your standard measurements of head-mounted displays (HMD) used with Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR). This is especially useful within the Information Communication Technology Industry (ICT) where the accurate measurement of near-eye displays are a necessity.