Connecting To External Devices; Connecting The Pc - Konica Minolta CR-400 Instruction Manual

Connecting to External Devices

Data can be transferred between the instrument and a PC by connecting the instrument's RS-232C
terminal to a PC. The instrument consumes a lot of power if used continuously for extended periods of
time or if data is transmitted from the external output terminal, therefore it is recommended to use the
AC adapter (AC-A305) in such a situation.
<Connecting the PC>
Data stored in the instrument can be exported to a PC and data can be written into the instrument from
a PC by connecting the instrument to a PC/AT compatible PC using the included USB-Serial Converter
Cable or RS-232C cable.
For the included USB-Serial Converter Cable to be properly detected the first it is connected to a PC,
the included USB Driver must be installed in the PC.
The USB Driver is on the CD-ROM that came packaged with the instrument. Read the installation
guide provided on the same CD-ROM, then install the driver. To connect the instrument to a PC, it is
recommended to use the optional CR-S4w utility software and SpectraMagic™ NX CM-S100w color
management software.
The above USB Driver can also be downloaded from Konica Minolta's below website.
(The URL shown here is subject to change without notice.)
https://www.konicaminolta.com/instruments/download/software/color/index.html
Before connecting to a PC, the instrument must be set in the 'Remote Mode'.
The followings can be used in remote mode:
1. Outputting measurement and target color data to a PC
2. Deleting measurement data
See P.129 "Changing to Remote Mode" for details.
• When connecting, make sure that the connectors are correctly oriented.
• Hold the connector when connecting or disconnecting. Do not bend, pull, or apply undue pressure
to the cord, as this may cause it to break.
• Do not touch the connector terminals with your hand. Doing so may cause them to get dirty or
subject them to excessive force.
• Make sure that the cable is long enough. Tensioning the cable may cause connection failure or wire
breakage.
Notes on Use
• Screwing the cable into the PC communication port eliminates any worries of the cable disconnect-
ing accidentally.
• Turn OFF power to both the instrument and PC before connecting the cable.
If using a different cable than the optional "CR-A102" RS-232C cable to connect the instrument to
a PC, make sure that the cable matches the number of pins and pin configuration shown in the
below "RS-232C cable pin number/signal configuration diagram".
If Using the Optional RS-232C Cable
Instrument
Pin No. Signal
128
PC
(for D-sub 9 pins)
Signal Pin No.