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  • Page 1 Spectrophotometer CM-23d Instruction Manual Please read before using the instrument.
  • Page 2 Bluetooth ® Trademarks • The Bluetooth ® mark and logo are registered trademarks of The Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used under license. • The KONICA MINOLTA logo and symbol marks and SpectraMagic are registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA, Inc.

  • Page 3: Notes On This Manual

    This symbol indicates class II protection against electric shock. Notes on this Manual • Copying or reproduction of all or part of the contents of this manual without the permission of KONICA MINOLTA is strictly prohibited. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 4 (50/60 Hz) AC outlet of the rated voltage and frequency. If an AC adapter other than those specified by KONICA MINOLTA is used, or if the adapter is connected to an unsupported voltage, it may result in damage to the adapter, fire, or electric shock.
  • Page 5 Do not touch the lithium-ion battery with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock or a malfunction. Do not use, charge, or store the lithium-ion battery in a high-temperature environment. Doing so may cause the lithium-ion battery to overheat, catch fire, or rupture. Do not throw or submit the lithium-ion battery to strong impacts such as from a fall from a high location.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • When a malfunction or abnormal behavior occurs, turn the power OFF immediately, disconnect the AC adapter plug from the AC outlet, and refer to P.133 “Troubleshooting”. • Should the instrument break down, do not try to disassemble and repair the instrument. Contact a KONICA MINOLTA- authorized service facility.
  • Page 7 The backup battery will charge as the instrument is being used. • Do not attempt to replace the built-in backup battery. The battery should only be replaced by KONICA MINOLTA. To replace the backup battery, please contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.

  • Page 8: Notes On Storage

    • If you are unable to remove dirt from the instrument through the above procedure, or if the instrument becomes scratched, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. • If the specimen measuring port of the instrument becomes dirty, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. „ Notes on Transporting •...

  • Page 9: Disposal Method

    „ Disposal Method • Make sure that the instrument, all accessories (including any used batteries), and the packing materials are either disposed of or recycled correctly in accordance with local laws and regulations. • In the United States and Canada, you can recycle your lithium-ion battery through the Call2Recycle program. For more information, in the United States visit www.call2recycle.org and in Canada visit www.call2recycle.ca.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Symbols ............ii White Calibration ..........36 Notes on this Manual ..........ii Setting a Specimen .........38 Introduction .............3 Viewfinder ............38 Notes on Use ............3 Measurement ..........39 Notes on Storage ..........5 Displaying the Measurement Results ....40 Notes on Cleaning ..........
  • Page 11 … Warning Level Setting ....... 75 „ … Registering a Bluetooth Address ..... 118 „ … Parametric Coefficient Setting ....76 „ … PIN Code Configuration......119 „ … Set group ..........77 „ … Printing Data ........... 120 „ …...

  • Page 12: Conventions

    „ Conventions This manual describes how to safely operate CM-23d products using a specific procedure to perform measurement. · Viewing Pages Symbols used in this manual are explained below. * Explanatory pages are constructed as follows. (The content of the explanatory illustration will differ from the actual page.)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Before Using The Instrument

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Before Using the Instrument Accessories.............11 Standard Accessories .......... 11 Optional Accessories .......... 12 System Diagram ..........14 Names and Functions of Parts ......15 Cleaning the Components ........18 Points to Remember ........20 Initial Settings ............. 20 Control Panel ............20 Menus ..............

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Accessories Standard and optional accessories are available with the instrument. Memo The shape of some products may be different from those shown. *Not available in all areas. „ Standard Accessories AC Adapter AC-A305J/L/M (UBX305)* Used to supply power from an AC outlet to the instrument. Input: 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.15 A Output: 5 V...

  • Page 15: Optional Accessories

    „ Optional Accessories Stapler Type Target Mask CM-A268 Used for easily determining the measurement area when performing color measurements. Target Sheet (MAV(Ø8 mm)) CM-A270 Attach the sheet to the stapler type target mask for use. Hard Case CM-A267 Used for transporting the instrument and accessories. Memo May be included as a standard accessory in some regions.
  • Page 16 Color Plates (White, black, and 12 other colors) Used for simple diagnosis of instrument measurement performance (instrumental errors and repeatability). Bluetooth module CM-A219* Used for establishing wireless communication and transferring data between the instrument and a computer or a printer.

  • Page 17: System Diagram

    Color Data Software CR-A73 SpectraMagic NX Battery Charger CM-A237* Stapler Type Target Mask CM-A268 Lithium-ion Battery (spare) CM-A235* Spectrophotometer CM-23d Target Sheet (MAV) CM-A270 Hard Case ** Color Plates CM-A267 Lithium-ion Battery (14 colors) CM-A235* Bluetooth Module Flat Type Battery Cover...

  • Page 18: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ① Viewfinder Using the viewfinder, users can confirm the measurement location of (Specimen confirmation window) the specimen. Open the shutter to check the measurement location of the specimen.
  • Page 19 ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑩ Sample surface aperture This is the aperture for measuring samples. ⑪ Mounting screw holes for Used to mount accessories. accessories ⑫ Battery cover Slide this cover open to replace the battery or to attach the Bluetooth module.

  • Page 20: X85; Calibration Stage

    … Calibration Stage „ ① ③ ② ① Cap This black cap is used to protect the white calibration plate. Notes Attach the cap to the white calibration plate when that is not being used. ② Zero calibration hole Used to perform zero calibration. Make sure no dust gets into the zero calibration hole.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Components

    „ Cleaning the Components … Zero Calibration Hole (Calibration Stage) „ Use a blower to blow off any dust on the inclined surface inside the zero calibration hole. In addition, direct cleaning with the blower can be performed by removing the cover. If the dirt does not come off easily, wipe using a soft cloth soaked in ethanol.

  • Page 22: X85; White Calibration

    … White Calibration „ • If the white calibration plate becomes dirty, use a blower to blow off any dust. Calibration plate • If the white calibration plate does not get dirty easily, wipe it with a soft cloth soaked in ethanol. •...

  • Page 23: Points To Remember

    Points to Remember „ Initial Settings When first turning the instrument ON after purchasing, the language setting screen will be displayed. Please select the language. The language selection menu can be displayed by turning ON the instrument while holding down [MENU]. The display language can be selected from 11 languages including English.

  • Page 24: X85; Display (Lcd Screen)

    … Display (LCD Screen) „ The LCD screen displays measurement settings, measurement results, and messages. It also indicates the status of the instrument with icons. The basic screen layout is shown below. Status bar Target to be used for association with the next measurement or filter (target) Target/Sample Pass/fail result...

  • Page 25: X85; Status Bar

    … Status bar „ This section describes the icons displayed at the top of the screen. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ Display Description (Status) Meaning ① / None Instrument diagnosis result Pass / Check required / No diagnosis (* Support for this function is planned with optional PC software.

  • Page 26: X85; Operation Keys

    … Operation Keys „ Use these keys to set items or change screens according to the guide on the LCD screen. ① ② ④ ⑤ ④ ③ ① [ ] (Target/Sample) key Switches between <Target> screen and <Sample> screen. ② [MENU] key Displays the <Settings>...

  • Page 27: Menus

    „ Menus Target menu Measurement cond. Print data P.59 Measurement mode P.82 Color only / Opacity Edit name P.60 Measurement setup Data management Specular component P.86 Delete data P.61 SCI / SCE / SCI+SCE OK/Cancel Set group P.62 Auto average P.87 OK/Cancel 1 to 10 times...
  • Page 28 Warning level P.75 0 to 100% Date & time P.102 0000/00/00 00:00 Parametric coef. P.76 l (CMC), c (CMC), Brightness P.103 l (ΔE*94), c (ΔE*94), h 5/4/3/2/1 (ΔE*94), l (ΔE*00), c (ΔE*00), h (ΔE*00) Direction P.104 Set group P.77 Beep P.105 Group number selection →...

  • Page 29: Data Saving

    „ Data Saving Data used with this instrument are saved automatically within the instrument. Data on the instrument can also be imported to a computer using the optional accessory Color Data Software “SpectraMagic NX”.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Measurement

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Measurement Flow of Measurement ........29 Preparation ............30 Calibration ............34 Zero calibration........... 34 White Calibration ..........36 Setting a Specimen .........38 Viewfinder ............38 Measurement ..........39 Displaying the Measurement Results ....40 Measurement (Simple Mode) ......46 Handling the Sample ........48 Print Data (Sample)..........

  • Page 32: Flow Of Measurement

    Flow of Measurement „ Optional settings „ Basic procedure „ Simple measurement Turning the Power ON Turning the Power ON (P.32) (P.32) ↓ Language selection ( P.100) * As necessary (after initialization, etc.) ↓ ↓ P.89) Measurement cond. setting ( ↓...

  • Page 33: Preparation

    Preparation … Attach the Wrist Strap „ Attaching the Wrist Strap Wrist strap attaching position...

  • Page 34: X85; Inserting The Battery

    … Inserting the Battery „ This instrument can be powered from a lithium-ion battery, but use of the AC adapter or USB bus power is recommended for extended periods of use. A lithium-ion battery installed in the instrument will be charged whenever the AC adapter or USB bus power is used, regardless of whether the instrument is turned ON or OFF.

  • Page 35: X85; Connecting The Ac Adapter

    … Connecting the AC Adapter „ Notes • The lithium-ion battery must always be installed, even when using external power. • To supply AC power to the instrument, always use the AC adapter (AC-A305J/L/M) supplied with the instrument. • Firmly push the AC adapter power plug or USB cable completely into the outlet. Memo Powering the instrument from the USB cable will charge the installed lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 36: X85; Staple-Type Target Mask

    … Staple-Type Target Mask „ Using the optional stapler type target mask (CM-A268) makes it possible to accurately aim where measurement will be performed. „ Attaching the Target Mask „ Attach the stapler type target mask so that the two protrusions of the target mask are inserted into the 2 holes on the bottom of the instrument, and push in until the tab on the rear end of the target mask catches on the instrument and clicks.

  • Page 37: Calibration

    Calibration Select the measurement area using the switch beforehand. Three types of calibration can be performed with this instrument. • Zero calibration : Only the amount of stray light is measured in advance in order to eliminate the effects of the stray light. •...
  • Page 38 Use [] or [] to move the cursor to “Calibration (Including Zero Cal.)”, and then press the [Confirmation] key. Set the instrument in the calibration stage to measure the calibration stage’s zero calibration hole. Please set the instrument on the zero calibration box and press the measurement button.

  • Page 39: White Calibration

    „ White Calibration A message prompting white calibration is displayed on the instrument after the power is turned ON. Memo • If the calibration interval is turned ON and a time is configured, a message prompting white calibration will be displayed the next time the power is turned ON or when measurement is performed after the set time has passed since the previous white calibration.

  • Page 40: White Calibration

    Place the instrument on the calibration stage Set the instrument in the calibration stage in order to according to the marks. measure the calibration stage’s white calibration plate. Calibration stage Notes • Verify that the White ID shown on the screen and the calibration stage number match.

  • Page 41: Setting A Specimen

    Setting a Specimen Set the instrument on top of the specimen. „ Viewfinder Switching the measurement area allows users to check the measurement point of a specimen when aligning the instrument and the target are necessary, such as when the measurement location is small. How to Use Set the instrument on top of the specimen.

  • Page 42: Measurement

    Measurement Notes • Prior to the start of measurement, be sure to perform white calibration. For details, refer to “White Calibration and Gloss Calibration” on P.36. • To display the color difference, color difference target must be set before measurement. •...

  • Page 43: Displaying The Measurement Results

    „ Displaying the Measurement Results At the end of measurement, the measurement results will be displayed on the LCD according to the specified conditions. Typical measurement result screens are shown below. You can switch the tab of the measurement screen with the ◀ or ▶ of the cross key. Memo You can switch the sample No.

  • Page 44: X85; Detail Screen: "Difference" Tab

    … <Sample> detail screen: “Difference” tab „ ⑮ Sample data (Use ◀ or ▶ to switch tabs) ❶ Any color difference value which failed the pass/ ❷ fail judgment based on the tolerance will be highlighted in red. ❷ Pass/Fail: •...

  • Page 45: X85; Detail Screen: "Pass/Fail" Tab

    … <Sample> detail screen: “Pass/Fail” tab „ Pass/Fail: • Pass: The background is shown in green and “✓ Pass” is displayed. • Warning: The background is shown in yellow and “✓ Warning” is displayed as the result nears “Fail”. • Fail: The background is shown in orange and “× Fail”...

  • Page 46: X85; Detail Screen: "Abs. Graph" Tab

    … <Sample> detail screen: “Abs. Graph” Tab „ ⑮ Sample data (Use ◀ or ▶ to switch tabs) ❶ L* axis (colorimetric graph) ❷ a* axis (colorimetric graph) ❸ b* axis (colorimetric graph) ❹ Scales for the axes ❺ Color difference target measurement point ❶...

  • Page 47: X85; List Screen

    … <Sample> detail screen: “Spectral Graph” tab „ ⑮ Sample data (Use ◀ or ▶ to switch tabs) ❶ Axis of spectral reflectance ❷ Spectral graph of sample (SCI): Shown with a solid black line. ❸ Spectral graph of sample (SCE): ❷...
  • Page 48 Screen transition The detail screen is displayed only for screens with the appropriate format selected under <Display type>. [Target] List [Target] Details Use [◀] or [▶] to go to the next display type. Absolute value Abs. & Diff. Use [◀] or [▶] to Custom ①/②...

  • Page 49: Measurement (Simple Mode)

    „ Measurement (Simple Mode) Used to easily confirm color differences. The menu items that can be use in Simple mode are as follows. The following setting conditions can be changed. [Mesurement cond.] - [Measurement setup] -[Specular Component] -[Auto average] -[Manual average] -[Manual average option] - [observer/Illuminant] - [observer/Illuminant1] - [observer/Illuminant2]...

  • Page 50: Measurement

    Measuring a sample: Difference measurement Press the measurement button. Notes • Data is not saved when measuring in Simple mode. • Opacity mode cannot be selected while in Simple mode. In addition, Simple mode cannot be selected while in Opacity mode. Press the measurement button to continue measuring color differences.

  • Page 51: Handling The Sample

    Handling the Sample The <Sample menu> screen allows the following operations for the sample. <Print data> Print the current sample with the printer. <Edit name> Name the sample. <Data management> • Delete data : Delete the selected sample. • Set Sample as Target : Set sample as target data.

  • Page 52: Print Data (Sample)

    „ Print Data (Sample) Print the sample. The instrument must be connected to the serial printer in advance. For instructions on how to connect the instrument to a serial printer, refer to P.117 “Connecting to a Printer/Barcode Reader”. Notes • Display the sample to be printed on the <Sample> screen in advance. •...

  • Page 53: Edit Name

    „ Edit name Name the sample. Display the name of the sample to be edited on the <Sample> screen in advance. Setting Procedure Start the procedure from the <Sample menu> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Edit name”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 54: Data Management (Sample)

    „ Data Management (Sample) Sample data management allows users to delete a sample, copy the sample to the target, change the link to the target, change the list position, and delete all data. Setting Procedure Start the procedure from the <Sample menu> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Data management”, and then press the [Confirmation] key to display the <Data management>...

  • Page 55: X85; Set Sample As Target

    … Set Sample as Target „ Sample data can be copied to target data and registered. Display the sample to be set as the target on the <Sample> screen in advance. Setting Procedure Start the procedure from the <Sample menu> - <Data management> screen. Memo •...

  • Page 56: X85; Change Target Reference

    … Change Target Reference „ The target data acting as a reference for the sample can be changed. Display the sample for which the target reference is to be changed on the <Sample> screen in advance. Setting Procedure Start the procedure from the <Sample menu> - <Data management> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Change Target reference”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 57: X85; Change List Position

    … Change list position „ Specifying sample numbers allows for specified sample to be selected without the need to scroll the screen. Setting Procedure Start the procedure from the <Sample menu> - <Data management> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Change list position”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 58: X85; Delete All Data (Sample)

    … Delete All Data (Sample) „ Delete all samples. Setting Procedure Start the procedure from the <Sample menu> - <Data management> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Delete all data”, and then press the [Confirmation] key. The <Delete all data>...

  • Page 59: Pass/Fail Judgment For Color Difference

    Pass/Fail Judgment for Color Difference With this instrument, tolerances can be set for the color difference target of the sample to perform judgment. For the procedure on setting tolerances, refer to P.68 “Tolerance Settings” and P.74 “Default Tolerance Settings”. If color difference target data is deleted, neither the color difference display for the data nor the pass/fail judgment based on the tolerances set to the data will be performed.
  • Page 60 <Sample> display screen Notes If no relevant target data has been set, no color difference value or pass/fail mark will be displayed. { Display when all color differences do not exceed or near the tolerance Absolute value, Difference, Abs. & Diff., and Custom screens Ex.: Abs.

  • Page 61: Color Difference Target Operation

    Color Difference Target Operation To measure the color difference between two specimens, the color of one of the specimens must be set as the color difference target. This instrument can store up to 1,000 targets and 5,100 samples. Memo • Color difference target data is stored with setting numbers from 0001 to 1000 being assigned. Even if the data at some point is deleted, these setting numbers do not change.

  • Page 62: Print Data (Target)

    „ Print Data (Target) Print the target data. The instrument must be connected to the serial printer in advance. For instructions on how to connect the instrument to a serial printer, refer to P.117 “Printer Connection”. Notes • Display the target to be printed on the <Target> screen in advance. •...

  • Page 63: Edit Name

    „ Edit name Name the color difference target data. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Edit name”, and then press the [Confirmation] key. The <Edit name> screen is displayed. Use [▲]/[▼] or [◀]/[▶] to move the cursor between characters, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 64: Data Management (Target)

    „ Data Management (Target) Target data management allows users to enforce target data restrictions, perform grouping, change list positions, edit target filters, protect data, and delete all data. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Data management”, and then press the [Confirmation] key to display the <Data management>...

  • Page 65: X85; Set Group

    … Set group „ In order to facilitate classification of targets into groups, up to five groups to which data should be categorized can be configured. After the targets have been registered to a group, the filtering function can be used to display only the selected target data.

  • Page 66: X85; Change List Position

    … Change list position „ Specifying target numbers allows for specified targets to be displayed without the need to scroll the screen. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu> - <Data management> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Change list position”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 67: X85; Edit Target Filter

    … Edit Target filter „ The filter function makes searching for a target easier. The function allows only selected target data to be displayed by selecting only saved data or by selecting a group created in advance. Memo The Edit Target filter is set to “OFF” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu>...

  • Page 68: X85; Data Protection

    … Data Protection „ Data protection can be specified so that the saved target settings will not be deleted or changed by accident. When the data protection is set, some menu options relating to the target cannot be selected, and target overwrite measurement cannot be performed.

  • Page 69: X85; Delete All Data (Target)

    … Delete All Data (Target) „ Delete all the color difference target data that have been set. Notes When the data is protected, “Delete all data” cannot be selected on the <Data management> screen. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu> - <Data management> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Delete all data”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 70: Pass/Fail

    „ Pass/Fail Edit the tolerance that will be used as the judgment criteria, and set the warning level and the parametric coefficient default value. If the color difference between the sample and the target exceeds the tolerance, the column of the display color value relevant to the measurement display will be displayed in red.

  • Page 71: X85; Tolerance Settings

    … Tolerance Settings „ Specify the tolerance used for pass/fail judgment of measured for each target. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu> - <Pass/Fail> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Edit tolerance”, and then press the [Confirmation] key. The tolerance list screen is displayed.

  • Page 72: X85; Warning Level Setting

    … Warning Level Setting „ When a warning level is set, warnings will be displayed when the measured data nears but does not exceed the tolerance. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu> - <Pass/Fail> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Warning level”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 73: X85; Parametric Coefficient Setting

    … Parametric Coefficient Setting „ Specify the parametric coefficient used for pass/fail judgment of a sample for each target. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu> - <Pass/Fail> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Parametric coef.”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 74: Input Colorimetric Target

    „ Input Colorimetric Target Set the target by numerical input. Select or specify the following items as the Input Colorimetric Target. • Color space: XYZ / L*a*b • Input Data: Enter the numeric value of the color space set above Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu>...

  • Page 75: X85; Input Data

    … Input Data „ Create the color values for the color space selected in “Input Colorimetric Target”-“Color space”. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Target menu> - <Input Colorimetric Target> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Input Data”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 76: Default Data Settings

    „ Default Data Settings This instrument allows pass/fail judgment criteria to be set for individual color difference target data. Until such judgment criteria are set, the instrument is set with the default tolerance. Users can edit the tolerance that will be used as the judgment criteria as well as edit the warning level and the parametric coefficient default value.

  • Page 77: X85; Default Tolerance Setting

    … Default Tolerance Setting „ Memo • The default tolerance is set to the following values when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Lower limit: -1.00 / Upper limit: 1.00 Δx, Δy, Δz Lower limit: -0.01 / Upper limit: 0.01 Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Default data setup>...

  • Page 78: X85; Warning Level Setting

    … Warning Level Setting „ Memo The warning level is set to “80%” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Default data setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Warning level”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 79: X85; Parametric Coefficient Setting

    … Parametric Coefficient Setting „ Memo The parametric coefficient is set to “1.00” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Default data setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Parametric coef.”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 80: X85; Set Group

    … Set group „ Create groups for registering targets in advance. Memo No group name is set when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Default data setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Set group”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.
  • Page 81 Repeat step 2 until the necessary characters have been entered. • To delete the character to the left of the cursor in the text box, move the cursor to [×] and press the [Confirmation] key. After inputting the characters, move the cursor to [OK] and press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 83: Chapter 3 Setting

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement Condition Settings ....81 Measurement Condition Settings ......81 Opacity Measurement ........83 Measurement Option Settings ......85 Observation Condition Settings ......89 Display Settings ..........93 Instrument Settings ........98 Measurement Instrument Option Settings ..98...

  • Page 84: Measurement Condition Settings

    Measurement Condition Settings This instrument requires measurement condition settings (measurement mode, average count, observer/ illuminant, and display) to be configured before measurement can be started. „ Measurement Condition Settings To set measurement conditions, select the setting from the <Measurement cond.> menu. The following four items can be specified as the measurement conditions: •...

  • Page 85: X85; Measurement Mode

    … Measurement mode „ Select a measurement mode. Memo The measurement mode is set to “Color only” when shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Measurement cond.> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Measurement mode”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 86: Opacity Measurement

    „ Opacity Measurement The transparency and opacity of paper are displayed as numerical values. If the specimen is opaque, the value is determined only by the brightness of the specimen with no influence from the background, so the value for a white background will be the same as for a black background, and the opacity value (OP value) will be 100%.
  • Page 87 Displaying the results Opacity value (OP value) White background Black background Color difference value L*a*b value L*a*b value...

  • Page 88: Measurement Option Settings

    „ Measurement Option Settings To set measurement options, select “Measurement setup” from the <Measurement cond.> menu screen. Select or specify the following items as the measurement options. • Specular Component : SCI (incl. reflected light) / SCE (excl. reflected light) / Simultaneous SCI+SCE measurement •...

  • Page 89: X85; Specular Component

    … Specular Component „ Select the method for processing the sample specular reflection light. Memo The specular component is set to “SCI + SCE” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Measurement cond.> - <Measurement setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Specular Component”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 90: X85; Auto Average (1 To 10)

    … Auto average (1 to 10) „ Specify the number of measurements for auto averaging. Every time the measurement button is pressed, the average of the data obtained from the specified number of continuous measurements is determined as sample data. Memo “1”...

  • Page 91: X85; Manual Average (1 To 30)

    … Manual average (1 to 30) „ Specify the number of measurements for manual averaging. The average of the data obtained from the measurements conducted by pressing the measurement button the specified number of times is determined as sample data. Memo “1”...

  • Page 92: Observation Condition Settings

    „ Observation Condition Settings To set observation conditions, select “Observer/Illuminant” from the <Measurement cond.> menu screen. The following two observer/illuminant settings can be configured for the observation conditions. • Observer/Illuminant 1: Select the observer/illuminant used to measure the colorimetric value. •...

  • Page 93: X85; Observer/Illuminant 1

    … Observer/Illuminant 1 „ Select an observer angle of either 2° or 10° and the illuminant used to measure colorimetric value. Memo Observer/Illuminant 1 is set to “10°/D65” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Measurement cond.> - <Observer/Illuminant> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Observer/ Illuminant 1”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.
  • Page 94 Press the [Confirmation] key. The selection is confirmed and the screen returns to the <Observer/Illuminant> screen. Notes If [ESC] is pressed without pressing the [Confirmation] key, the settings will not be changed and the screen will return to the <Observer/Illuminant> screen.

  • Page 95: X85; Observer/Illuminant 2

    … Observer/Illuminant 2 „ Select the secondary illuminant used for MI (metamerism index) calculation, etc. Memo Observer/Illuminant 2 is set to “10°/F11” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Measurement cond.> - <Observer/Illuminant> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Observer/ Illuminant 2”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 96: Display Settings

    „ Display Settings To set display settings, select “Display cond.” from the <Measurement cond.> menu screen. The following four items (three items and 14 custom display items) can be specified as the display conditions. • Display type : Select the screen to be displayed. •...

  • Page 97: X85; Display Type

    … Display type „ Configure the display type for the measurement results. Memo All display types are selected when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Measurement cond.> - <Display cond.> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Display type”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 98: X85; Color Space

    … Color space „ Select the color space to be used. Memo The color space is set to “L*a*b*” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Measurement cond.> - <Display cond.> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Color space”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 99: X85; Color Difference Equation

    … Color difference equation „ Select the color difference equation to be used. Memo The color difference equation is set to “ΔE*ab” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Measurement cond.> - <Display cond.> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Equation”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 100: X85; Custom

    … Custom „ Select the items, including the color space, color difference equation, or index, to be used. Up to 14 items (Custom 01 to Custom 14) to be displayed can be set. Memo The custom display items are set to “None” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Measurement cond.>...

  • Page 101: Instrument Settings

    Instrument Settings „ Measurement Instrument Option Settings To set measurement instrument options, select “Instrument setup” from the <Setting> screen. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the measurement screen. Press [MENU], and then use [◀] or [▶] to display the <Setting> screen. Memo To return to the previous screen, press [MENU] or [ESC].

  • Page 102: X85; User Type

    … User type „ Settings can be protected for each user. Memo The user type is set to “Administrator” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Instrument setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “User type”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 103: X85; Display Language Settings

    … Display Language Settings „ This instrument allows the display language to be set. Pressing and holding [MENU] while starting up the instrument also displays the language setting screen. Memo The language is set to “English” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Notes When the backup battery of the instrument has gone dead, the display language is reset to “English”.

  • Page 104: X85; Date Format Settings

    … Date Format Settings „ The format of the date displayed on the screen can be changed. Memo The date format is set to “yyyy/mm/dd” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Instrument setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Date format”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 105: X85; Clock Settings

    … Clock Settings „ This instrument has a built-in clock to record the date and time of measurement. Because the date and time have been set at the factory, there is no need to change these settings under normal conditions. If necessary, however, the date and time settings may be configured.

  • Page 106: X85; Screen Brightness

    … Screen Brightness „ The brightness of the LCD can be set in five levels. Selecting a darker level is effective for power saving. Memo Screen brightness is set to “3 (Standard)” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting>...

  • Page 107: X85; Lcd Screen Display Orientation

    … LCD Screen Display Orientation „ Depending on how the instrument is held, the display may be more visible upside-down. This function allows the display to be set to a different orientation in such instances. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Instrument setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Direction”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 108: X85; Beep

    … Beep „ Operation sounds can be set to ON or OFF. Memo The “Beep” setting is set to “ON” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Instrument setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Beep”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 109: X85; Auto Power Off

    … Auto Power Off „ The amount of time before switching the power off can be set. Memo Auto power off is set to “30 (minutes)” when the instrument is shipped from the factory. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Instrument setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Auto power off”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 110: X85; Password Setting

    … Password Setting „ The password required for changing the user type from a worker to an administrator can be configured in the instrument setup. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Instrument setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Password Setting”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.
  • Page 111 MEMO...

  • Page 113: Chapter 4 Other Functions

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Other Functions Connecting to an External Device ....111 Connecting to a Computer ......111 Connecting via USB Cable ........ 112 Connecting via Bluetooth ......... 113 Communication setup ........114 Connecting to a Printer/Barcode Reader ..... 117 Instrument Preparation ........118 System Settings ..........123 Calibration setup ..........

  • Page 114: Connecting To An External Device

    Connecting to an External Device This instrument includes a USB connection terminal and a Bluetooth function (when the optional Bluetooth module is attached). The supplied USB cable (IF-A26) can be used to connect the instrument to a computer, or the Bluetooth communication function can be used to connect the instrument to a computer or a printer, allowing for data communication and printing.

  • Page 115: Connecting Via Usb Cable

    z Connecting via USB Cable „ Connect the instrument to a computer with the supplied USB cable IF-A28 (2 m). Notes • To connect the instrument to a computer, the dedicated USB driver must be installed. The necessary drivers will be installed automatically. To install the drivers manually, use the drivers included with the software (such as the optional SpectraMagic NX software).

  • Page 116: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    z Connecting via Bluetooth „ Connect the instrument to a printer with Bluetooth communication functionality using the optional Bluetooth module. Notes • The instrument’s Bluetooth function enables data communication with a connected computer and printing from a Bluetooth printer. Connecting to both a computer and a printer/barcode reader at the same time, however, is not possible.

  • Page 117: Communication Setup

    „ Communication setup Turn ON the Bluetooth function and configure the meter PIN code. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the measurement screen. Press [MENU], and then use [◀] or [▶] to display the <Setting> screen. Memo To return to the previous screen, press [MENU] or [ESC]. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Communication setup”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.
  • Page 118 Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “ON”, and then press the [Confirmation] key. The instrument’s Bluetooth function is turned ON and the display will return to the <Communication setup> screen. The Bluetooth icon will be displayed in the status bar. To configure the Bluetooth PIN code, go to step 3 to continue.

  • Page 119: Connecting To A Computer

    { Connecting to a Computer „ With the computer as a host, a connection to the instrument can be established using Bluetooth communication. Operating Procedure Verify that the instrument power has been turned Verify that the Bluetooth function on the instrument has been turned ON.

  • Page 120: Connecting To A Printer/Barcode Reader

    ◎ Connecting to a Printer/Barcode Reader Connecting the instrument to a printer or barcode reader via the Bluetooth function enables printing of various data such as measurement results or scanning of names for data to save to the instrument. Notes •...

  • Page 121: Instrument Preparation

    { Instrument Preparation „ Connecting the Bluetooth module to the instrument, and turn ON the instrument’s Bluetooth function. (Refer to P.113.) Notes Until the instrument’s Bluetooth function is turned ON, registration and automatic printing configuration of the Bluetooth printer/reader is not possible. …...

  • Page 122: X85; Pin Code Configuration

    … PIN Code Configuration „ Enter the PIN set for the printer/barcode reader (already confirmed). Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> - <Communication setup> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Printer PIN code” or “Scanner PIN code”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 123: X85; Printing Data

    … Printing Data „ Print the sample or target data with the printer. Notes • The instrument must be connected to the printer in advance. • The instrument can only output text to the printer. Note that even if spectral graphs, color difference graphs, or other graphics are selected in the display type of the instrument, no graph will be printed.

  • Page 124: X85; Auto Print

    … Auto Print „ Measurement results can be automatically printed for every measurement. Notes • The instrument must be connected to the printer in advance. • The instrument can only output text to the printer. Note that even if spectral graphs, color difference graphs, or other graphics are selected in the display type of the instrument, no graph will be printed.
  • Page 125 Print Example 2 Display type set to “Diff. Graph” Ｓ／Ｎ　３ ０ ０ ０ １ １ ０ ０ Ｓ／Ｎ　３ ０ ０ ０ １ １ ０ ０ Ｓ／Ｎ　３ ０ ０ ０ １ １ ０ ０ ＳＡＭＰ Ｌ Ｅ ０ ０ ０ １　ＰＡＳＳ ＳＡＭＰ...

  • Page 126: System Settings

    System Settings This section explains how to configure calibration, how to display the instrument diagnosis info., and how to display the instrument info. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the measurement screen. Press [MENU], and then use [◀] or [▶] to display the <Setting>...

  • Page 127: X85; Calibration Interval Messages

    … Calibration Interval Messages „ If the instrument has not been used for an extended period of time since the previous measurement, a message prompting white calibration will appear after start-up and before measurement. The time interval between the previous calibration and when the message is displayed can be configured. Memo The interval until the calibration is displayed is set to “8 hours”...

  • Page 128: X85; Annual Calibration Messages

    If the annual calibration notification message is set to ON, the annual calibration message will be displayed as the specified day nears. The date of the next calibration is specified upon initial startup or during KONICA MINOLTA calibration service (or maintenance) and cannot be changed. Press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 129: X85; Zero Calibration Skip

    … Zero calibration skip „ When shipped from the factory, the “Calibration (Excluding Zero Cal.)” button is enabled on the <Calibration> screen. If configuring to ensure that zero calibration is performed, disable this function. Memo Zero calculation skippable is set to “Disable (Perform zero calibration)” when the instrument is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 130: Displaying Diagnosis Info

    „ Displaying Diagnosis Info. The results of the instrument status diagnosis using optional PC software are displayed. (* Support for this function is planned with optional PC software. It is not currently available.) Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Diagnosis info.”, and then press the [Confirmation] key.

  • Page 131: Displaying The Instrument Information

    „ Displaying the Instrument Information Display the product name, version, and serial number of the instrument. Operating Procedure Start the procedure from the <Setting> screen. Use [▲] or [▼] to move the cursor to “Instrument info.”, and then press the [Confirmation] key. The instrument information is displayed.

  • Page 133: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Message List ..........131 Troubleshooting ...........133...

  • Page 134: Message List

    Message List Error message: The operation is not correct. Follow the instructions displayed immediately. There is no xenon output. Restart and try measuring again. If the error occurs again, please contact the nearest service center. There was an error with color measurement device. Restart and try measuring again. If the error occurs again, please contact the nearest service center.
  • Page 135 Caution: The setting or operation is not correct. Data is outside the range of guaranteed performance. The target is protected. See P.65 Cannot be used in the current mode. The date is incorrect. See P.102 The target mask is wrong. The target mask diameter is incorrect.

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    If an abnormality has occurred with the instrument, take the necessary actions as given in the table below. If the instrument still does not work properly, turn the power OFF and temporarily disconnect the battery. Reinsert the battery and turn the power back ON. If the symptom remains, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.
  • Page 137 Turn the the end of its life and requires replacement. instrument ON to charge the To replace the backup battery, please contact a backup battery. Under this KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. condition, the backup battery will be fully charged in 20 hours.

  • Page 139: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Appendix Specifications ..........137 Dimensions ..........139...

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Inter-instrument Within ΔE*ab 0.4 agreement (Based on average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles; MAV SCI; compared to values measured with a master body under Konica Minolta standard measurement conditions) UV setting 0% only; 400 nm UV cutoff filter Observer 2°...
  • Page 141 CM-23d Operating temperature/ Temperature: 5 to 40°C, Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation humidity range Storage Temperature/ Temperature: 0 to 45°C, Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation humidity range Size Approx. 81 (W) × 93 (H) × 229 (D) mm Weight Approx.

  • Page 142: Dimensions

    Dimensions (Unit: mm)
  • Page 143 < CAUTION > ● KONICA MINOLTA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE MISUSE, MISHANDLING, UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION, ETC. OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, ETC.) DUE TO THE USE OF...

  • Page 144: User Equation And User Class

    User Equation and User Class • The User Equation (User Index) function allows users to input an equation defined by the user and using values currently set for display on the instrument, and have the instrument show the results of the user-defined equation. •...
  • Page 145 User Equation Input example To input the equation for ΔE*ab as a User Equation, it would be: SQRT(POW([DL]+POW[DA]+POW[DB]) Input Format A User Equation is defined using numbers and strings for measurement value variables and functions. • Parameter strings are explained in Input Format below. •...
  • Page 146 SCI variables SCI values will be used even if the SCE screen is selected. • Instrument Specular Component setting must include SCI. Variable Measurement value Variable Measurement value Variable Measurement value [LI] [AI] [BI] [DLI] ΔL* [DAI] Δa* [DBI] Δb* [CI] [HI] [DCI]...
  • Page 147 SCE variables SCE values will be used even if the SCI screen is selected. • instrument Specular Component setting must include SCE. Variable Measurement value Variable Measurement value Variable Measurement value [LE] [AE] [BE] [DLE] ΔL* [DAE] Δa* [DBE] Δb* [CE] [HE] [DCE]...
  • Page 148 Example of User Equation results when using common, SCI only, and SCE only variables in SCI and SCE screens SCI screen SCE screen [L]+[LI]+[LE] 250 (= 100+100+50) 200 (=50+100+50) Functions Function string Usage example Explanation = A + B = A - B = A ×...
  • Page 149 User Class The User Class classifies measurements according to the results of the User Equation having the same number (for example, UC1 classifies measurements according to the results of UE1). Input Example To classify measurements into 5 classes A, B, C, D, E based on the following conditions: User Equation result Class UE ≥...
  • Page 150 Usable characters for class labels The following characters can be used. • (sp) indicates a space. (sp) “ & ’ < ¥ > UE-7...
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