Introduction - Konica Minolta CA-410 Series Instruction Manual

Introduction

The CA-410 series is an instrument designed to measure the color, luminance, and flicker of various color displays. Please
read this manual carefully before using the instrument.
Packing materials of the product
Be sure to keep all packing materials used for shipping the instrument (cardboard box, cushioning material, plastic bags,
etc.). This instrument is a precision measuring instrument. When transporting the instrument to a service facility for
maintenance or for other reasons, be sure to use the packing materials to minimize shock or vibration. If the packing
materials are lost or damaged, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.
Notes on Use
Operating Environment
• This instrument has been designed exclusively for indoor use. Outdoor use is prohibited.
• This instrument is composed of precision electronic components. Never disassemble the instrument.
• This instrument is a pollution level 2 product (equipment to be used primarily in manufacturing environments,
laboratories, warehouses, and similar locations). This instrument should be used in environments where exposure to
metallic dust or condensation is not a concern.
• This instrument is an overvoltage category I product (equipment for connection to circuits in which measures are taken to
limit transient overvoltage to an appropriately low level).
• Do not use the instrument at altitudes higher than 2,000 m.
• Take care to prevent foreign matter from entering the instrument. Using the instrument while subjected to intrusion of
water or metals is extremely dangerous.
• Using the instrument in direct sunlight or near heating equipment can cause the internal temperature of the instrument
to become much higher than the ambient temperature, resulting in malfunction. Do not use the instrument in such areas.
Also, use the instrument in a well-ventilated environment.
• Avoid subjecting the instrument to sudden temperature changes and condensation.
• Do not use the instrument in areas where dust, smoke, or chemical gases are present, or in extremely humid
environments.
• This instrument should be used in an environment with an ambient temperature between 10 and 35°C and a relative
humidity of 85% or less. Use of the instrument outside this range will result in unsatisfactory performance.
System
• Do not subject the instrument to strong vibrations or impacts.
• Do not pull, forcibly bend, or apply excessive force to the connected cables and cords. Doing so may cause the cable or
cord to break.
• The instrument should be connected to a power source with as little noise as possible.
• The instrument may cause interference if used near a television, radio, transceivers, etc.
• When restarting the instrument, wait several seconds after turning the power OFF before turning the power ON again.
• Do not turn the power off during writing to the memory such as calibration and measurement.
• The instrument may not operate properly due to the compatibility with the equipment connected to it such as a PC.
Please check whether the instrument operates properly by yourself.
• Make sure to disconnect the USB connection between the probe and the PC and to turn off the power when the
instrument is not in use.
• Periodic backup of important data and settings to another storage medium is recommended.
• Should the instrument break down, do not try to disassemble and repair the instrument. Consult with your nearest
KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.
Lens
• Before measurement, make sure that the lens surface is not dirty. You may not be able to perform correct measurement if
there is dirt, dust, or finger mark on it, or if stain remains after cleaning.
• Do not touch the lens surface with hands.
• Avoid subjecting the instrument to sudden temperature changes under a high-humidity environment. It may fog the lens
and hinder correct measurement.
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