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Introduction
1.1
Welcome
Klein K Colorimeter Manual
Congratulations for purchasing the Klein K Colorimeter. The Klein K Colorimeter is a highly accurate
serial port colorimeter and flicker meter with included PC program. Its optical filters are carefully
constructed to conform to the CIE 1931 Photopic xyY color measurement system. The electronics of the
colorimeter take 256 simultaneous XY and Z readings per second, and communicate these to a
controlling PC program via the PC RS-232 comm port.
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Unpacking the K Colorimeter
Hardware
K-1 Colorimeter
The Klein Instruments K-1 Colorimeter includes:
Klein K-1 Colorimeter body
Black Rubber slip-on boot
Attached Cable; Comm with Power
RS-232 9 DIN comm plug
5v connector (USB male style plug)
5v Power Supply (USB female style plug)
CD including Klein K Colorimeter PC program and Manual
K-10 Colorimeter
The Klein Instruments K-10 Colorimeter includes:
Klein K-10 Colorimeter body with lens
Black Rubber boot with 52mm threads
Attached Cable; Comm with Power
RS-232 9 DIN comm plug
5v connector (USB male style plug)
5v Power Supply (USB female style plug)
CD including Klein K Colorimeter PC program and Manual
The K series Colorimeter is a serial port device, intended to be used with the Klien K Colorimeter PC
program. It draws power from an attached 5v cable (USB style connector). The 5v power may also be
taken from a standard USB port.
1.3
Product Overview
Hardware Requirements
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