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CHROMA METER
CS-150 / CS-160
LUMINANCE METER
LS-150 / LS-160
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual
before using the instrument.

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  • Page 1 CHROMA METER CS-150 / CS-160 LUMINANCE METER LS-150 / LS-160 Instruction Manual Please read this manual before using the instrument.
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. • KONICA MINOLTA will not accept any responsibility for the consequences arising from the use of the instrument.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    OFF immediately, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet and/or remove the batteries, and contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. Do not put the batteries into a fire and do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, or disassemble them.
  • Page 4 Never try to look at the sun or strong light through the viewfinder of the instrument. This may cause vision loss. Do not insert or disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Do not touch or hold the batteries with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock or a breakdown.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This instrument is a Chroma Meter/Luminance Meter that can measure luminance/ chromaticity with accuracy comparable to spectroradiometers, through the adoption of a newly developed filter. Read this manual carefully before use. Packing materials of the product Be sure to keep all packing materials used for shipping the product (cardboard box, cushioning material, plastic bags, etc.).
  • Page 6: Handling The Instrument

    Malfunction"page 105 section. • In case of breakdown, do not disassemble the instrument by yourself, instead contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. Backup Battery • This instrument saves various settings in the memory backed up with an internal backup battery.
  • Page 7: Notes On Storage

    When the lens is dirty or dust accumulates on it, wipe off dirt with a soft clean dry cloth or lens cleaning paper. Do not use organic solvents (benzene or thinner) or other chemicals for cleaning. If the dirt cannot be removed contact a KONICA MINOLTA- authorized service facility.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions .......1 Preparation Introduction ...........3 Installing Batteries ......20 Notes on Use ..........3 Notes on Use .......... 20 Operating Environment ......... 3 Battery Level Indicator ......21 Handling the Instrument ........ 4 Installing Batteries ........ 21 Backup Battery ..........
  • Page 9 Setting the Display Brightness ..48 Deleting Stored Data ......88 Turning the Backlight ON/OFF ..49 Deleting All Stored Data .....90 Setting the Auto Power Off ....50 Communication Setting the Periodic Calibration Alert Connection to a PC ......94 Display ..........52 Remote Mode ........95 Setting a Luminance Unit ....54 Initializing the Settings ......56 Explanation and Information...
  • Page 10: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Lens cap • When the instrument is not in use, attach this cap to protect the lens. Eyepiece cap When the instrument is used in a fixed • position, the presence of a bright light source on the viewfinder side may affect operation.
  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Close-up lens No. 153, No. 135, No. 122, No. 110 • Attach the close-up lens in front of the objective lens to measure extremely small objects. CCD camera adapter CS-A14 • When using a C-mount industrial camera, mount it onto the viewfinder by placing this adapter in-between.
  • Page 12: System Configuration Diagram

    System Configuration Diagram Standard accessories Optional accessories 2× AA batteries (Commercial products) Lens cap Eyepiece CS-150/160 LS-150/160 main unit Close-up lens Eyepiece No.153, No.135, ND filter No.122, No.110 CCD camera adapter CS-A14 Illuminance adapter CS-A15 White calibration plate (for 45-0) CS-A20 USB cable (2 m) Personal computer...
  • Page 13: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Part Names Objective lens Battery chamber/ chamber cover Focus adjustment ring Focal distance scale LCD screen Viewfinder visibility adjustment ring Key panel Power switch Inside viewfinder Measuring Measuring button circle Viewfinder display Wrist strap hook Measuring distance reference AC adapter input terminal USB connection terminal...
  • Page 14: Major Functions Of Parts

    Major Functions of Parts Power switch Used to turn the instrument ON ( | side) or OFF ( side).................. (page 24) AC adapter input terminal Used to connect the optional AC adapter....(page 22) USB connection terminal Used to connect the USB cable to connect the instrument to a PC.................
  • Page 15: Key Panel

    Key Panel ⑦ ① ② ③ ⑧ ⑨ ⑧ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ Major Functions of Keys COLOR Press this key while the measurement screen is displayed to change the color space. DATA (LS: key) ,x,y→L ,u',v'→L ,duv→X,Y,Z→L ,λ →L ,x,y);...
  • Page 16: Viewfinder Display

    Viewfinder Display CS/LS-150 (Measuring angle 1°) Viewfinder display The L value is displayed. CS/LS-160 The L value is shown as an absolute (Measuring angle 0.3°) value, difference (±), or ratio (%) according to the display setting. Visibility Adjustment Turn the visibility adjustment ring on the viewfinder to adjust the visibility.
  • Page 17: Lcd Screen

    LCD Screen Layout Measurement screen Instrument status area Measurement result/information display area Data status area Setting screen Mode display area Category tab area (Changed with the ◄► LEFT/ RIGHT keys) Selected item (Changed with the ▲▼ UP/ DOWN keys) Menu structure of the instrument [Meas.
  • Page 18: Measurement Screen

    LCD Screen Measurement Screen Status of the instrument Type of measured value (absolute value, difference, or ratio) : Measurement mode (Flashes during measurement) : Setting mode USB connection symbol : Information mode (page 94) Measurement result. The result is shown with the currently Battery level selected color space.
  • Page 19: Various Messages

    Various Messages The LCD screen may display the following messages indicating the status of the instrument. Refer to the relevant description page when you see one of these messages. 1. First Startup When the instrument is started for the first time, you need to select a display language and set the date and time.
  • Page 20: Error

    3. Error When an error occurs in the instrument, the following message is displayed and the instrument tries a recovery operation. If the recovery fails, refer to the "Checking for Malfunction" section provided later in this manual. When the memory check at power-on encounters an error Recovery succeeded During recovery from error...
  • Page 21: Preparation

    Preparation...
  • Page 22: Installing Batteries

    Doing so may cause a fire. In such situations, turn the power OFF immediately, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet and/or remove the batteries, and contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. Do not touch or hold the batteries with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock or a breakdown.
  • Page 23: Battery Level Indicator

    Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator is displayed at the upper right corner of the LCD screen. The battery power is sufficient. is lit: is lit: The battery power is low. It is recommended to prepare new batteries or the AC adapter. The batteries is not sufficient.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    (Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in death or serious WARNING injury.) For the AC adapter, only use the optional AC adapter specified by KONICA MINOLTA (AC-A305J/L/M) and connect it to an indoor AC outlet of the rated voltage and frequency (100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz).
  • Page 25: Connection Procedure

    Connection Procedure Ensure that the power switch of the instrument is set to OFF ( side). Slide the connector protection cover and connect the USB cable to the USB connection terminal. Connect the USB cable to the AC adapter, and insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the AC outlet (100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz).
  • Page 26: Turning Power On ( | )/Off ()

    Turning Power ON ( | )/OFF () Setting the Power Switch to ON Slide the power switch to the ON ( | ) side.  The measurement screen appears on the LCD screen. Setting the Power Switch to OFF When measurement finishes and you want to turn the instrument OFF, slide the power switch to the OFF () side.
  • Page 27: Wrist Strap

    Wrist Strap When you hold the instrument by hand, it is recommended to use the wrist strap. Attaching the Wrist Strap Pass the end of the wrist strap through the hook on the instrument and secure it with the buckle. Wrist strap hook Holding the Instrument Passing your hand through the wrist strap before holding the instrument prevents...
  • Page 28: Mounting

    Mounting When you mount the instrument onto a tripod or a jig, use the fixing screw hole on the bottom. Tripod screw hole: Use this hole to mount the instrument onto a tripod. The screw hole depth is 6.5 mm. Measuring distance reference For dimension details, refer to page 102.
  • Page 29: Settings

    Settings...
  • Page 30: Selecting The Integration Time

    Selecting the Integration Time [Meas. Cond.] - [Integ. Time] Select the integration time according to the measurement purpose. You can select the integration time from the following two modes. When you require high repeatability, such as for measuring a low luminance object, select the mode offering a longer integration time.
  • Page 31 Press the RIGHT key or LEFT key to display the [Meas. Cond.] screen. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select [Integ. Time] and then press the ENTER key. The screen for selecting the integration time mode is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select whether to set the integration time mode to [Auto] or [Manual].
  • Page 32: Setting The Synchronized Measurement Mode

    Setting the Synchronized Measurement Mode [Meas. Cond.] - [Sync. Meas.] The synchronized measurement mode is a mode to perform measurement in synchronization with the flashing frequency of a light source that flashes at a constant cycle, such as the vertical synchronization frequency of a display unit. * Synchronization frequency setting range: 20.00 to 200.00 Hz * Factory setting: OFF Operating Procedure...
  • Page 33 The screen for selecting the synchronized measurement mode is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select whether to set the synchronized measurement to [ON] or [OFF]. When you select [ON], press the ENTER key to display the screen for setting the synchronization frequency.
  • Page 34: Selecting The Maximum/Minimum Value

    Selecting the Maximum/Minimum Value [Meas. Cond.] - [Peak/Valley Meas.] You can select a value to be obtained as the measurement result from the latest value, maximum value, and minimum value. The maximum or minimum value is determined based on the L value.
  • Page 35 The screen for selecting the Peak/ Valley measurement is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the measurement mode. When < Peak Measurement > is selected, the maximum value of the measured values is shown as the measurement result. When <...
  • Page 36: Setting The Selectable Color Spaces

    CS-specific menu (Not shown for LS) Setting the Selectable Color Spaces [Meas. Cond.] - [Color Space] You can set color spaces that can be selected with the instrument. * Factory setting: All options selected Operating Procedure 3, 4 3, 4 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key.
  • Page 37 The screen for selecting the color space is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key and ENTER key to set each color space to be selectable or not. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 38: Selecting The Color Space

    CS-specific menu (Not shown for LS) Selecting the Color Space COLOR key The following color spaces are available. * Factory setting: L Color space LCD screen display Description The result is displayed/output with luminance L and chromaticity coordinates x, y. uʼvʼ...
  • Page 39 Operating Procedure On the measurement screen, press the COLOR key and display a desired color space. Every time the COLOR key is pressed, the measurement screen is switched to display x y → L uʼvʼ → L duv → X Y Z → L λ...
  • Page 40: Selecting The Decimal Places For The Chromaticity Display

    CS-specific menu (Not shown for LS) Selecting the Decimal Places for the Chromaticity Display [Meas. Cond.] - [x,y Dec.places] You can select to use four or three decimal places for the chromaticity display. If the measured value displayed on the LCD screen fluctuates and is hard to read, select three decimal places.
  • Page 41 The screen for selecting the number of decimal places for the chromaticity display is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select whether to display [3 places] or [4 places]. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 42: Selecting The Color Correction Factor (C.c.f.)

    LS-specific menu (Not shown for CS) Selecting the Color Correction Factor (C.C.F.) [Meas. Cond.] - [CCF] If you know the color correction factor for the light source to be measured in advance, you can input the value into the instrument to display a corrected measured value. * Factory setting: OFF Operating Procedure 3, 5, 6...
  • Page 43 The screen for selecting whether to set CCF to ON or OFF is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select to set CCF to [ON] or [OFF]. When you select [ON], press the ENTER key to display the screen for setting the CCF value.
  • Page 44: Selecting The Close-Up Lens

    Selecting the Close-up Lens [Meas. Cond.] - [Close-up Lens] To measure an extremely small surface, you can use the optional close-up lens. For the procedure to attach the close-up lens, refer to the instruction manual of the close- up lens. When the close-up lens is attached, it is necessary to correct the measured value by multiplying it by the transmittance of the lens.
  • Page 45 Press the UP key or DOWN key to select [Close-up Lens] and then press the ENTER key. The screen for selecting the type of the close-up lens is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the lens to be used. When close-up lens No.
  • Page 46: Selecting The Measuring Button Function

    Selecting the Measuring Button Function [Options] - [Meas. Button] You can select the function of the Measuring button from "Standard" and "Toggle." The former performs measurement while the button is pressed and holds the last value when the button is released; and the latter starts measurement when the button is pressed and continues it until the button is pressed again.
  • Page 47 The screen for selecting single measurement (Standard) or continuous measurement (Toggle) is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the desired function. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen. The setting of the Measuring button function is stored even when the power switch is set to OFF ().
  • Page 48: Setting The Measurement Result Saving

    Setting the Measurement Result Saving [Options] - [Save Meas.] You can set whether the instrument saves measurement results automatically or not. * Factory setting: Manual Operating Procedure 3, 4 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 49 The screen for selecting automatic saving or manual saving is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select [Auto] or [Manual]. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen. The setting of measurement result saving is stored even when the power switch is set to OFF ().
  • Page 50: Setting The Display Brightness

    Setting the Display Brightness [Options] - [Brightness] You can set the brightness of the external LCD screen of the instrument. * Factory setting: 3 (Normal) Operating Procedure 3, 4 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 51: Turning The Backlight On/Off

    The screen for selecting brightness is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select brightness. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen. The brightness setting is stored even when the power switch is set to OFF (). Turning the Backlight ON/OFF BACKLIGHT key You can turn the backlight of the external LCD screen ON or OFF.
  • Page 52: Setting The Auto Power Off

    Setting the Auto Power Off [Options] - [Auto Power Off] To save battery, you can set the instrument to activate Auto Power Off when no operation or communication is made for five minutes. * Factory setting: ON Operating Procedure 3, 4 3, 4 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key.
  • Page 53 The screen for selecting the Auto Power Off mode is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select to set the mode to [ON] or [OFF], and then press the ENTER key. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 54: Setting The Periodic Calibration Alert Display

    Setting the Periodic Calibration Alert Display [Options] - [Calib. Alert] When a specific period of time has passed since the last calibration, the instrument displays a message to notify the recalibration time. You can disable this message. * Factory setting: ON (enabled) Operating Procedure 3, 4 3, 4...
  • Page 55 The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen. The periodic calibration alert setting is stored even when the power switch is set to OFF (). Alert screen notifying periodic calibration overdue When the periodic calibration time arrives, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.
  • Page 56: Setting A Luminance Unit

    Setting a Luminance Unit [Options] - [Luminance Unit] Set the unit of luminance. This screen is not displayed when Japanese is selected for the display language. * Factory setting: cd/m Operating Procedure 3, 4 3, 4 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key.
  • Page 57 The screen for selecting the luminance unit is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the unit and then press the ENTER key. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen. The luminance unit setting is stored even when the power switch is set to OFF ().
  • Page 58: Initializing The Settings

    Initializing the Settings [Options] - [Initialize] You can reset the settings back to the factory settings. The initialization does not delete the measured values, targets, and user calibration information stored in the instrument. Operating Procedure 3, 4 2, 4 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key.
  • Page 59 The screen for selecting whether or not to initialize the instrument is displayed. Press the RIGHT key or LEFT key to select the option, and then press the ENTER key. Press the ESC key twice. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 60: Setting The Internal Clock

    Setting the Internal Clock [Options] - [Date/Time] The instrument contains an internal clock to record the measurement date and time. Although this measurement date and time are not displayed on the instrument, they can be output together with the measured value when the instrument is controlled from a PC. They can be displayed together with the measured value when the data management software CS-S20 is used.
  • Page 61 Press the UP key or DOWN key to select [Date/Time] and then press the ENTER key. Press the UP key or DOWN key to set the desired value. Holding down the key changes the value continuously. Press the RIGHT key to move the cursor to the next item.
  • Page 62: Selecting The Display Language

    Selecting the Display Language [Options] - [Language] You can select the language displayed on the external LCD screen of the instrument. Operating Procedure 3, 4 3, 4 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 63 The screen for selecting the language is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the language to be displayed, and then press the ENTER key. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen. The language setting is stored even when the power switch is set to OFF ().
  • Page 64: Checking The Instrument Information

    Checking the Instrument Information [Options] - [Instrument Info] Operating Procedure While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the RIGHT key or LEFT key to display the [Options] screen.
  • Page 65: Measurement Preparation

    Measurement Preparation...
  • Page 66: Calibration

    This instrument has calibration channels numbered from CH00 to CH10 (11 channels in total). CH00 is a channel for performing measurement in accordance with the Konica Minolta calibration standard. It is preset with correction coefficients for Konica Minolta calibration which cannot be changed by the user.
  • Page 67: User Calibration

    User Calibration User calibration allows users to set their own correction coefficients to the calibration , uʼ, vʼ; or X, Y, Z) on channel of the instrument by specifying calibration values (L , x, y; L the instrument. After setting, the value corrected with the specified correction coefficients will be displayed/output for every measurement.
  • Page 68: Performing User Calibration

    Performing User Calibration [User Calibr.] - [Measure and Register] 1. By Measurement Operating Procedure 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 3, 4, 7 2, 4, 7 Measuring button While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 69 You can check the details of the current data by pressing the RIGHT key or LEFT key. Press the ENTER key. When "1. Measure: Press MEAS, 2. Register: Press ENTER" and "Check" are displayed, press the ENTER key again. Press the Measuring button to perform measurement.
  • Page 70: By Selecting Stored Data

    [User Calibr.] - [Select from Stored Data] 2. By Selecting Stored Data Operating Procedure 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 3, 4, 6, 7 2, 4, 6, 7 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 71 Press the ENTER key. The screen for selecting from a list of measured values is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the measured value used as a calibration standard, and then press the ENTER key. You can check the details of the stored data by pressing the RIGHT key or LEFT key.
  • Page 72: Calibration Value Input Rule

    Calibration Value Input Rule ● The available setting values are those within the following ranges. <CS/LS-150> <CS/LS-160> 0 ≤ X ≤ 999900 0 ≤ X ≤ 9999000 0 ≤ Y ≤ 999900 0 ≤ Y ≤ 9999000 0 ≤ Z ≤ 999900 0 ≤...
  • Page 73: Setting/Changing The Target

    Setting/Changing the Target Target A target is the value used as a reference to determine how much the measured value differs from it. A target can be set by the following methods: 1. By measurement and registration 2. By selecting stored data 3.
  • Page 74: By Measurement And Registration

    [Target] - [Measure and Register] 1. By Measurement and Registration Operating Procedure 3, 5, 7 3, 4 2, 4 Measuring button While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the RIGHT key or LEFT key to display the [Target] screen.
  • Page 75 You can check the details of the current data by pressing the RIGHT key or LEFT key. Press the ENTER key. When "1. Measure: Press MEAS, 2. Register: Press ENTER" and "Check" are displayed, press the ENTER key again. Every time you press the Measuring button and perform measurement, the measured value is displayed as a target.
  • Page 76: By Selecting Stored Data

    [Target] - [Select from Stored Data] 2. By Selecting Stored Data Operating Procedure 3, 5, 6, 7 3, 4, 6 2, 4, 6 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 77 You can check the details of the current data by pressing the RIGHT key or LEFT key. Press the ENTER key. The screen for selecting from a list of measured values is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the measured value data used as a target, and then press the ENTER key.
  • Page 78: By Entering Values

    [Target] - [Enter Value] 3. By Entering Values Operating Procedure 3, 5, 6, 7 3, 4, 6 2, 4, 6 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the RIGHT key or LEFT key to display the [Target] screen.
  • Page 79 You can check the details of the current data by pressing the RIGHT key or LEFT key. Press the ENTER key. The screen for entering a target is displayed. Press the UP / DOWN key and the RIGHT / LEFT key to set values and then press the ENTER key.
  • Page 81: Measurement

    Measurement...
  • Page 82: Selecting And Checking The Target/Calibration Channel

    Selecting and Checking the Target/Calibration Channel INFO key You can select or check the measured values being stored by following the procedure below. (This function is intended for selecting or checking the values stored for [Target] or [User Calibr.].) Operating Procedure 1 INFO key: Press this key and you can check the measurement condition or the target/user calibration value being used.
  • Page 83 The list of stored values is displayed. The currently selected item is marked. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select an item you want to select or check. You can see the details of the selected item by pressing the RIGHT key. When you select an item and press the ENTER key, the current target or calibration channel is changed to the...
  • Page 84: Measurement

    Measurement Operating Procedure Determine whether to use the close-up lens (optional accessory) by considering the size of the object to be measured and the measuring distance. Refer to the table below for the measuring distance and circle diameter. When the close-up lens is attached, you need to set the lens type on the instrument.
  • Page 85 Turn the focus adjustment ring on the objective lens to adjust the focus. Observe the object to be measured through the viewfinder and adjust the ring so that the image of the object around the measuring circle is seen clearly. Ensure that only the section to be measured of the object is included in the measuring circle.
  • Page 86: Selecting The Absolute Value/Difference/Ratio Display

    Selecting the Absolute Value/Difference/Ratio Display LEFT/ RIGHT key You can select to display the measured value as an absolute value (ABS), a difference (DIFF) or a ratio (RATIO). The displayed values vary depending on the color space. To display a difference or a ratio, you need to set a target (Refer to page 71.). When no target has been set, "- - -"...
  • Page 87 Operating Procedure On the measurement screen, press the RIGHT key or LEFT key and tab switches between [Absolute]  [Difference]  [Ratio].  ...
  • Page 88: Checking The Measurement Result

    [Meas. Result] - Checking the Measurement Result [Check] You can check the measured values being stored by following the procedure below. Operating Procedure 3, 4 2, 5 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 89 The list of measurement results is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the item you want to check. Press the ENTER key or RIGHT key. The details of the item are displayed. You can check the measurement condition, target, user calibration value, etc.
  • Page 90: Deleting Stored Data

    Deleting Stored Data [Meas. Result]/[Target]/ [User Calibr.] - [Delete] You can delete the stored measured values by following the procedure below. Operating Procedure 3, 5 3, 4 2, 4, 5 While the measurement screen is displayed, press the MENU key. The setting screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 91 The list of stored values is displayed. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the item you want to delete. You can see the details of the selected item by pressing the RIGHT key. You can check the measurement condition, target, user calibration value, etc.
  • Page 92: Deleting All Stored Data

    [Meas. Result]/[Target]/ Deleting All Stored Data [User Calibr.] - [Delete All Data] You can delete all of the stored measured values by following the procedure below. (This function is intended for deleting the values stored for [Meas. Result], [Target] or [User Calibr.].) Operating Procedure 4, 5...
  • Page 93 Press the ENTER key. The screen for selecting whether to delete all data or not is displayed. Press the RIGHT key or LEFT key to select [Yes] or [No] and press the ENTER key to confirm the action. Press the ESC key. The measurement screen is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 95: Communication

    Communication...
  • Page 96: Connection To A Pc

    Connection to a PC This instrument is capable of interactive communication with a PC. For communication with a PC, use the supplied USB cable (2 m) T-A15. Although the USB cable can be connected/disconnected while the instrument is turned ON, you need to turn OFF the instrument before the connection in the procedure below. Operating Procedure Set the power switch to OFF (...
  • Page 97: Remote Mode

    PC. If you want to control the instrument with a PC using your own program, you can download the communication specifications and other information from KONICA MINOLTA web site http://www.konicaminolta.com/instruments/download/software/ (The URL above is subject to change without prior notice.)
  • Page 99: Explanation And Information

    Explanation and Information...
  • Page 100: Light-Receiving Element (Sensor)

    Light-Receiving Element (Sensor) The CS-150/160 is a high-accuracy tristimulus luminance color meter using three sensor outputs (XYZ = Red, green and blue) of the spectral responsivity corresponding to human eye sensitivity (CIE1931 color matching function). It uses this spectral responsivity to measure an object, calculates the obtained tristimulus values (X, Y and Z) to convert them into L uʼvʼ, L x y, L...
  • Page 101: L V T Cp Duv Color Space

    duv Color Space When this instrument is set to display the color mode L duv, the following values can be measured. : Luminance : Correlated color temperature : Color difference from black body locus The L duv color mode expresses luminance with L and color with T and duv.
  • Page 102: Dominant Wavelength/Excitation Purity

    Dominant Wavelength/Excitation Purity SR is the spectrum locus, and In the x, y chromaticity diagram shown below, the curve VS point N is the white point. Colors located in the region enclosed by the spectrum locus and the straight lines VN and NR are referred to as spectral colors;...
  • Page 103: Object Color Measurement

    Object Color Measurement This implement is capable of simplified object color measurement through the use of the user calibration function. ○ Ensure that the white calibration plate (optional accessory) and the object to be measured are set in the same position and angle. If the illumination settings and measurement conditions are different between the white calibration plate and object to be measured, the measurement data is affected, resulting in incorrect measurement data.
  • Page 104: Dimensions

    Dimensions (Unit: mm)
  • Page 105: Error Messages

    The battery is fully charged in corruption of setting data. about 20 hours. When the battery is fully charged, configure the setting of the instrument again. • If the problem persists, contact a KONICA MINOLTA- authorized service facility.
  • Page 106 • When "Memory Error" is displayed after the data initialization, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. Memory Error Memory data corruption • Contact a KONICA MINOLTA- Hardware breakdown authorized service facility. Service is required. Hardware breakdown • Contact a KONICA MINOLTA- authorized service facility.
  • Page 107: Checking For Malfunction

    If the problem persists, a breakdown of the instrument may have occurred. Contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. When contacting us, please tell us the malfunction No. and the version of your instrument. For the procedure to check the version of the instrument, refer to page 62.
  • Page 108 Reference Malfunction Condition Cause Action page The measured value flashes The measured Is the value out of the value flashes. guaranteed performance when it goes out of the range? guaranteed performance range. The value flashes when the Is the measured value converted to large due to the luminance exceeds the user calibration?
  • Page 109 For replacement, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. The same error Check the action for the error If the problem persists, contact message is message. a KONICA MINOLTA- displayed authorized service facility. repeatedly.
  • Page 110: Specifications

    (Chromaticity) 0.001 (100 cd/m or more) (Chromaticity) 0.002 (5 cd/m or more) (Chromaticity) 0.002 (50 cd/m or more) Konica Minolta standard/user-specified standard switchable Calibration standard No. of user calibration 10 channels channels Amt. of storable data 1,000 items...
  • Page 111 (1 cd/m or more) (10 cd/m or more) Repeatability*1 (Luminance) 0.2% + 1 digit (Luminance) 0.2% + 1 digit Konica Minolta standard/user-specified standard switchable Calibration standard No. of user calibration 10 channels channels Amt. of storable data 1,000 items External display (Luminance) 4 digits (No.
  • Page 112: Memo

    MEMO...
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