Konica Minolta CA-527 Series Instruction Manual

Konica Minolta CA-527 Series Instruction Manual

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CA-527/CA-410
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Probe +
CA-S40 Ver. 2.0
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  • Page 1 Display Color Analyzer CA-527/CA-410 Series PC Software Probe + CA-S40 Ver. 2.0 Instruction Manual Please read before using the instrument.
  • Page 2 This symbol indicates direct current (DC). 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 3: Safety Precautions

    KONICA MINOLTA‑authorized service facility. The instrument should not be operated if it is damaged, or if smoke or odd smells occur. Doing so may cause a fire. In such situations, turn the power OFF immediately, and contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA‑authorized service facility.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    ENVIRONMENT specified in the relevant harmonized standards. The limit of performance degradation when subjected to continuous disturbance during immunity testing is up to twice KONICA MINOLTA’s repeatability specifications (Lv, x, y). • Do not use the instrument at altitudes higher than 2,000 m.
  • Page 5 Maintenance and Inspection • To maintain measurement accuracy, the instrument should be inspected once a year. For information on inspection, contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA‑authorized service facility. Disposal Method • Make sure that the instrument, its accessories, and the packing materials are either disposed of or recycled correctly in accordance with local laws and regulations.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ........... 1 Introduction ............ 2 CA-S40 ........25 PC Software Configuration of the CA-410 Series and the PC Software CA-S40 ........26 CA-527 ............6 1. CA-410 Series ..........6 2. CA-527 ............6 Overview ...........27 3.
  • Page 7 Measurement ..........34 1. Chromaticity measurement ......34 2. Common operations ........37 3. Individual functions ........37 4. Flicker measurement (JEITA/VESA) ....39 5. Flicker measurement (FMA) ......40 6. Waveform measurement ....... 41 7. VRR flicker measurement * Only functions when the CA-527 is connected ..........
  • Page 8: Configuration Of The Ca-410 Series And The Ca-527

    Configuration of the CA-410 Series and the CA-527 1. CA-410 Series The CA‑410 series consists of the following three systems: zProbes Sensor units for measuring displays. Can be connected to a PC to perform measurement (using PC software). Can be connected to a data processor to perform measurement. zData Processor CA-DP40 Can connect up to ten probes simultaneously to perform measurement.
  • Page 9: System Diagram (Ca-410 Series)

    3. System Diagram (CA-410 Series) Connection cable: Probe – PC [Probe] Connection cable: Probe – Data Processor – PC (miniDIN) (BNC) Optional accessory Advanced High Sensitivity Probe High Sensitivity Probe Probe standard accessory BNC Conversion Cable IF-A35 CA-VP427A Data Processor standard accessory CA-VP427 (D-sub) (miniDIN)
  • Page 10: System Diagram (Ca-527)

    Configuration of the CA-410 Series and the CA-527 4. System Diagram (CA-527) Optional accessory (miniDIN) (BNC) Standard accessory Color Analyzer CA-527 BNC Conversion Cable IF-A35 (D-sub) (miniDIN) (BNC) (USB power supply plug) Conversion Cable IF-A42 (miniDIN) (D-sub) (BNC) RS Cable (2 m) IF-A30 (Power Cable) Conversion Cable (Extension) IF-A43...
  • Page 11: Probe Guide

    Probe Guide Probes (Including the CA-527) ..........10 1. About Probes ................10 2. Probe Lineup (Including the CA-527) (All Probes are Provided with Lens Caps) ........11 3. Standard Accessories ..............11 4. Optional Accessories ..............12 5. Description of Each Part of Probes ..........14 6.
  • Page 12: Probes (Including The Ca-527)

    Probes (Including the CA-527) 1. About Probes A CA‑410 series probe or a CA‑527 can be used to measure the luminance, chromaticity, and flicker values of displays. A probe (including the CA‑527) can be controlled in the following three ways: •...
  • Page 13: Probe Lineup (Including The Ca-527)

    2. Probe Lineup (Including the CA-527) (All Probes are Provided with Lens Caps) The following probes are available according to the application. Model Name Description CA‑527 ø27 Color Analyzer Color analyzer with a measurement area of 27 mm CA‑P427 Ø27 Probe Probe with a measurement area of 27 mm CA‑P427H Ø27 Probe for high luminance...
  • Page 14: Optional Accessories

    Probes (Including the CA-527) • Be sure to connect the included USB cable to the product. Memo zUSB cable (2 m) IF-A28 (* For the CA-410 series) Connects a probe to a data processor or a PC via USB. How to connect: Refer to page 16. zDedicated Type-C USB cable (2 m) IF-A46 Connects the CA‑527 to a PC.
  • Page 15 zDedicated Type-C USB cable (5 m) IF-A47 Connects the CA‑527 to a PC. How to connect: Refer to page 16. zRS cable (2 m, 5 m, 10 m) IF-A30, 31, 32 Connects the CA‑527 to a PLC or a similar device via RS‑232C.
  • Page 16: Description Of Each Part Of Probes

    Probes (Including the CA-527) 5. Description of Each Part of Probes ISO screw Tripod mount screw ISO screw Tripod mount screw zProbe other than mini zMini probe Note: The CA‑P427, P427H, P410, P410H, and the CA‑527 have another Note: Mini probes have screws for jigs and tripod mount screw on the front side of the ISO screw.
  • Page 17: How To Set A Probe

    6. How to Set a Probe Secure the display. L = 30 mm Display surface of the display (when a hood is not used) Secure the probe in a way to place its end 30 mm * away from the display surface. Be sure to set it perpendicular to the display.
  • Page 18: How To Connect Cables

    Probes (Including the CA-527) 7. How to Connect Cables A probe has a USB connector for connecting a USB plug and a connector for connecting an RS‑232C mini DIN plug. Before connection, make sure that power is not supplied to the probe and the external device. Be sure to connect a cable plug to the specified connector.
  • Page 19 RS-232C connection to PC or PLC • Connect the mini DIN plug of an optional conversion cable IF‑A42 to the RS‑232C connector of the probe, and the D‑sub plug to the RS‑232C connector of the PC or PLC via a cross cable. Using IF-A42 RS‑232C connector IF‑A42...
  • Page 20 Probes (Including the CA-527) RS-232C connector pin No. and functions Pin No. Pin function Details 3.3 V CMOS input level (input up to 5 V) or 1.8 V CMOS ExSync or Trigger IN input level (selectable)*, Max. 240 Hz Trigger OUT 5 V CMOS output level CA410 series: 4.9 V to 5.5 V External power supply (5 V)
  • Page 21: About Zero Calibration

    About Zero Calibration Zero calibration performs zero point adjustment while blocking entry of light into the probe's receptor. Be sure to perform zero calibration whenever the instrument is started. Notes on zero calibration • Perform zero calibration if the ambient temperature has changed. •...
  • Page 22: Measurement Synchronization Modes

    Measurement Functions of Probes 2. Measurement Synchronization Modes Measurement synchronization modes are designed to select an integration time according to the vertical scanning frequency of a display. The time required for one measurement depends on the measurement speed setting, and is an integer multiple of the integration time plus the time required for communication, calculation, etc.
  • Page 23: Measurement Modes

    Relationship between measurement speed and measurement synchronization mode The measurement time (integration time) is determined by the selected measurement synchronization mode. Also, the measurement speed (number of measurements/outputs possible per second) is determined by the measurement synchronization mode and the following conditions: •...
  • Page 24: User Memory

    (1) Correction coefficient for user calibration (2) Target (3) ID CH00 is a channel for calibration in accordance with the Konica Minolta calibration standard. It can only be used for setting IDs. Users can use CH01 to CH99 for calibration or saving targets.
  • Page 25: About User Calibration

    • When a probe is used for the first time after being shipped from the factory, measurement is performed in accordance with the Konica Minolta calibration standard in all calibration channel. You can use user calibration to apply the following corrections to measurements based on the specified correction coefficients.
  • Page 26 User Memory...
  • Page 27: Pc Software Ca-S40

    PC Software CA-S40 PC Software CA-S40 ..............26 Overview ................27 System environment ..............28 Operating requirements..............28 Instruments controlled ..............28 Language ...................28 Setup ................... 28 Major functions ................29 Operation flow ................30 Notes on measurement ..............31 Operation Guide ..............32 Preparing and starting the software ..........
  • Page 28: Pc Software Ca-S40

    Every effort has been made in the preparation of this product to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your retailer or a KONICA MINOLTA‑authorized service facility. About this manual The screen capture shots in this manual are examples and may be slightly different from actual screen images.
  • Page 29: Overview

    Overview System environment......................28 Operating requirements ..................... 28 Instruments controlled ....................28 Language ........................28 Setup ..........................28 1. Installing the software (Windows) ................. 28 2. Uninstalling the software (Windows) ..............28 3. Installing the software (macOS) ................28 4. Uninstalling the software (macOS) ................ 28 Major functions .......................
  • Page 30: System Environment

    [Program Files (x86)] folder. The program and manual are installed, and the CA‑S40 startup menu is registered in the Start menu. [Program Files (x86)] – [KONICA MINOLTA] – [CA‑S40] 2. Uninstalling the software (Windows) Open [Control Panel] ‑...
  • Page 31: Major Functions

    Major functions Lv, x, y, Lv, u', v’, Lv, Tcp, duv, X, Y, Z, Lv, λd, and Pe values, chromaticity diagram, and trend graph Display (Color) (JEITA/VESA) Flicker value (dB); frequency and trend graph; spectral intensity value and graph; and waveform graph (FMA) Flicker value (%) and trend graph (Waveform)
  • Page 32: Operation Flow

    Operation flow Connect the instrument (P.33) Start the software (P.33) When multiple instruments are connected Set up options Select the instrument (P.51) Set up the instrument Set the measurement (P.46) conditions Zero calibration User calibration (P.37, P.54) Measurement (P.34) Single measurement Continuous measurement Interval measurement Package...
  • Page 33: Notes On Measurement

    Notes on measurement 1. Notes on hardware operation • Use the USB cable to connect the instrument. This software can only control probes or data processors of the CA‑527 or CA‑410 series connected by USB. It is not possible to control the probe or data processor of the CA‑527 or CA‑410 series connected by anything other than USB with this software.
  • Page 34: Operation Guide

    Operation Guide Preparing and starting the software ................. 33 1. Connect the instrument and start the software ............33 Measurement ........................34 1. Chromaticity measurement .................. 34 1‑1. Screen layout ....................34 1‑2. Measurement type ..................36 1‑3. Data display ....................36 1‑4.
  • Page 35: Preparing And Starting The Software

    Check whether the probe’s LED indicator blinks. Go to [Start menu] ‑ [KONICA MINOLTA] ‑ [CA‑S40] and click CA‑S40 to start the software. • When only one instrument is connected, the measurement screen appears. (See 1‑1. Screen layout on P.34) •...
  • Page 36: Measurement

    Measurement 1. Chromaticity measurement Click the [Color] tab to display the following screen. On this screen, you can measure chromaticity and display the results in the selected color space. User calibration and gamma measurement can also be performed. 1-1. Screen layout (12) (13) (5) (6)
  • Page 37 (11) Chromaticity diagram After selecting a graph area, • Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and zoom out. • Drag to move the display area. • Double‑click to return to the original scale. • Right‑click on the graph to display the following menu, which allows you to copy the graph to the clipboard or a file.
  • Page 38 Measurement 1-2. Measurement type Select the measurement type.  Single: Single measurement  Continuous: Continuous measurement (graph scrolls) * Displays up to 100 data sets and deletes data from the oldest.  Interval: Interval measurement, which performs the specified number of measurements at the specified interval. ...
  • Page 39: Common Operations

    2. Common operations On each measurement screen, you can toggle between “Data List” display and “Trend Graph” display. Click to start the measurement with the settings applied. Click [Save to CSV] to save the data to a file. Click [Clear] to clear data. * The data is saved in CSV format.
  • Page 40 Measurement 3-1. Gamma measurement (only for chromaticity measurement) • Click [Gamma] among the individual functions to bring up the pop‑up window for gamma measurement. Here, you can measure the color output intensity for each color’s input tone. • When measuring, configure the settings related to the color and tone to be measured. •...
  • Page 41: Flicker Measurement (Jeita/Vesa)

    4. Flicker measurement (JEITA/VESA) (Refer to “1. Measurement condition settings <Setting> tab” for information on switching between JEITA and VESA.) Click the [JEITA] or [VESA] tab to bring up the following screen, where you can set the JEITA/VESA frequency resolution. Click [Measure] to start measurement.
  • Page 42: Flicker Measurement (Fma)

    Measurement Aliasing Noise During JEITA/VESA flicker measurement, when measuring a light source that includes a harmonic component such as a rectangular wave light source, aliasing noise may occur in the low‑frequency range, which can be displayed as the JEITA/ VESA flicker value. Peaks that vary greatly on the Power Spectrum graph when changing the JEITA/VESA frequency resolution setting by one step likely are being influenced by aliasing noise.
  • Page 43: Waveform Measurement

    6. Waveform measurement (Also refer to “1. Measurement condition settings <Setting> tab”) Click the [Waveform] tab to bring up the following screen where you can set various parameters. Click [Measure] to start measurement. The flicker measurement values and other measurement results will be displayed in a waveform graph and power spectrum graph.
  • Page 44 Measurement With the CA-527 connected  Set Waveform sampling conditions according to Sync Mode When checked, sampling will be performed according to the input Sync Mode (refer to page 47). As such, configuration of Sampling Number or Sampling Freq. will not be possible.
  • Page 45: Vrr Flicker Measurement

    7. VRR flicker measurement (Also refer to “1. Measurement condition settings <Setting> tab”) * Only functions when the CA-527 is connected Click the [VRR] tab to bring up the following screen where you can set various parameters. Click [Measure] to start measurement.
  • Page 46 Measurement Right‑click on the graph to copy the graph and data to the clipboard or a file. You can also change the scale on the VRR flicker graph. The right‑click functions accessible by right‑clicking over the list or trend graph are the same as those for chromaticity measurement. VRR flicker trend graph ...
  • Page 47  No.: Sequential number in the measurement history list  Sampling Freq.: Sampling frequency calculated from the measurement time  Measurement Time: Time specified with the [Measurement Time] field  Window for VRRF: VRRF Trend calculation interval (time) specified with the [Window for VRRF] field ...
  • Page 48: Measurement Condition Settings

    Measurement condition settings <Settings> window Click [Settings] among the individual functions to bring up the following pop‑up window for setting the measurement conditions and optional items. 1. Measurement condition settings <Setting> tab Measurement mode Calibration channel information...
  • Page 49 1-1. Measurement mode settings [Mode tab - Mode Settings]  Sync Mode Select the mode for synchronized measurement. (NTSC/PAL/UNIV/INT/EXT/MANUAL) Vertical Measurement Integration time Vertical scanning frequency synchronization synchronization Description of mode signal input mode Single‑Frame Double‑Frame 16.7 ms NTSC Mode for measuring NTSC displays 33.3 ms 59.94 Hz Not required...
  • Page 50 Measurement condition settings  Shutter: You can select Close mode to reduce residue during measurement when using the CA‑527. One example application is prioritizing low‑luminance performance. Use Close mode when it is necessary to measure immediately after changing from close to the upper limit of the guaranteed‑accuracy luminance range to close to the lower limit of this range. The Close mode setting is not recorded.
  • Page 51 * For reference, files with the frequency response characteristics of the human eye ([IEC 62341‑6‑3.txt], [IDMS 10.6 FormatA.txt], and [IDMS 10.6 FormatB.txt]) are stored in [KONICA MINOLTA] – [CA‑S40] – [Template]. The tables from IEC 62341‑6‑32017/COR1:2019 and ICDM Information Display Measurements Standard Version 1.2.
  • Page 52 Measurement condition settings 1-4. Frequency search [SYNC Assist tab – Settings] If “INT” is selected as the sync mode, and if the user has some idea of vertical synchronization frequency of the display (measurement target), using the following procedure to set the internal synchronization frequency correctly up to the second decimal place makes it possible to perform measurement with good repeatability.
  • Page 53: Option Settings Tab

    2. Option settings <Info> tab Display settings Instrument information 2-1. Selecting the date display format and luminance unit Application Settings  Date Format : Select a date display format.  Luminance Unit : Select a luminance unit. If the selection of [Luminance Unit] is not displayed on the screen, exit the software, and restart the software after adding “/u”...
  • Page 54 Measurement condition settings 2-3. Switching between data processor and probe How to switch from "Type" on the Settings‑Info screen Select the data processor in "CA Info" ‑ "Device" ‑ "Type". Click the [Probe] button on the "CA Info". (Select the device connected to the data processor.) Select an area that is not any probe on the Select Probe screen and click [OK] to switch to the data processor.
  • Page 55: Command Communication Tab

    3. Command communication <Command> tab The user can check the operations of communication commands when developing original software. The specifications of communication commands are available for download from the following webpage: https://www.konicaminolta.com/instruments/download/ • The communication specifications vary between the CA‑410 series and the CA‑527. Download the Memo communication specifications for the instrument you are using.
  • Page 56: User Calibration And Nd User Correction

    • The CA‑527 has a wide guaranteed‑accuracy luminance range and, to enable this range, is equipped with an ND filter. If there is a difference between the characteristics of the light source you want to measure and Konica Minolta’s standard light source, inserting and removing the ND filter may lead to subtle misalignment in the linearity.
  • Page 57 2-1. RGB+W matrix calibration / Single-point calibration Select the [Calibration] tab. Select the calibration channel to be calibrated. (CH01 to CH99) • Click over the calibration channel data. Select [RGB+W Matrix] or [Single‑point] as the calibration mode. • When [RGB+W Matrix] is selected, White, Red, Green, and Blue are measured (in no particular order). When [Single‑point] is selected, only White is measured.
  • Page 58 User calibration and ND user correction Enter the target values to correct and display in the [Calibration Value] field. To load target values saved to a tab‑delimited text file, click the [Load] button. Text file content: Text file content (Example): <White x value>...
  • Page 59 2-2. ND user correction * Only functions when the CA-527 is connected Use this function if you only want to run ND user correction. Select the [ND Cal. Only] tab. Select [RGB+W Matrix] or [Single‑point] as the calibration mode. • When [RGB+W Matrix] is selected, White, Red, Green, and Blue are measured (in no particular order). When [Single‑point] is selected, only White is measured.
  • Page 60 • If you only want to correct the subtle misalignment in the linearity caused by inserting and removing the ND filter, you can also perform only ND user correction as indicated in [2.] below. [2. When using Konica Minolta’s standard light source as the standard or when you do not have your own standard light source]...
  • Page 61: Specifying The Calibration Coefficients Window

     Correction coefficients are used for all measurement modes (Lv xy, Lv u' v', Lv Tcp duv, XYZ, and Lvλd Pe).  You cannot perform user calibration for channel CH00. (CH00 is a channel for performing measurement in accordance with the Konica Minolta calibration standard.)  Performing RGB+W matrix calibration for a preset channel erases the last‑set value.
  • Page 62: Data Processor Data

    Data processor data 1. Handling of stored data The stored data are the measurement results stored in the data processor. You can measure a single data using up to 10 probes and 100 Data can be registered. When Data is selected in the Data list on the [Measurement Data] tab •...
  • Page 63: Handling Of Log Data

    2. Handling of Log data One Log Data has the Data of the number of probes for the measured times. Log No. / date and time measurement started / date and time measurement stopped / data number tabs are displayed on the Log Data screen.
  • Page 64: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting ......................63 Error message ......................... 64 Caution ........................... 65 Instruction ........................68 Information ........................70...
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting  If you perform a linearity evaluation of the light source to measure and find there is misalignment (continuity changes) in the linearity of the measurement results, check the information in [User calibration and ND user correction], and then perform various calibrations.
  • Page 66: Error Message

    Error message The operation is not correct. Follow the instructions displayed immediately. Message Details ‑‑Failed to write or read memory. A memory error has occurred inside the probe. If this condition persists after ‑‑Reconnect the probe. reconnecting, contact a service center to deal with the possible malfunction. ‑‑System error A program operation error has occurred inside the probe or SDK.
  • Page 67: Caution

    Caution The setting or operation is not correct. Message Details Cannot open the manual. PDF viewer software for displaying the instruction manual cannot be opened. Make sure that a PDF reader is installed and Check whether PDF viewer software is installed and set to default. it is set as the default app for PDFs.
  • Page 68 Caution Message Details [Times] input value error. An out‑of‑range value is entered for the number of measurements for interval Please input 0 ‑ 40000 measurements. measurement. Use a value within the specified range. [sec] input value error. A non‑numeric value is entered for the measurement interval time for interval Please input a valid number.
  • Page 69 Message Details User‑defined weighting factor data was not File cannot be loaded because of an error in the file format. Use the current loaded. The previous setting will be settings or try applying the settings again. retained. Do you want to proceed? The weighting factor setting will be Settings reverted to the original setting.
  • Page 70: Instruction

    Instruction The flow of operation is displayed. Perform the operation according to the information displayed. Message Details Please wait for a moment. A task is running. Please wait until the task is completed. Transferring to datalist… Continuous/Interval measurement data is being transferred from the buffer to the list.
  • Page 71 Message Details Entering gamma measurement mode will This message appears when you try to open the gamma measurement clear previous measurement data. window while there is measurement data. If the measurement data is Do you want to proceed? necessary, save it before running the measurement. Closing the window will clear This message appears when you try to close the gamma window while there Gamma measurement data and graphs.
  • Page 72: Information

    Information Updated information is provided. Message Details New CA device is connected. This message appears when a different device is connected after the USB connection has been disconnected or when there is a device switchover from the Settings screen. New probe is connected. This message appears when a separate probe is selected while a data processor is connected.
  • Page 73 List display color, error code: List color displayed on data processor, error code List display color Error Code Meaning White — — Blue 1:Different from cal The probe(s) being used are different from when user calibration / target Probe setting and measurement was performed. Blue 2:Δt out of range The temperature inside the probe has changed more than the specified...
  • Page 74 Information Error code For the error code displayed on the List in yellow, the error message shown in the table below is displayed after measurement is completed. Error message Meaning Problem with CA device. There is a problem with the CA device. Check the settings and the CA device Please check configuration or device status.
  • Page 75 < 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 OR INABILITY...
  • Page 76 En 9222-AA1J-11 ©2017-2024 KONICA MINOLTA, INC. CECLDA...
  • Page 77 Mode) 30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave ± 0.35 dB 30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave 0.4 dB ● KONICA MINOLTA, the Konica Minolta logo and symbol Repeatability (2σ) 30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave 1.4 dB mark are registered trademarks or trademarks of KONICA Measurement luminance range 0.1 to 10,000 cd/m...
  • Page 78 *7: The spectral sensitivities of probes conforming to CIE 170-2:2015 are different from those defined for the CIE ● KONICA MINOLTA, the Konica Minolta logo and symbol mark are registered trademarks or trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA, INC. *2: Luminance for monochrome is measured when reading of luminance for white is 100 cd/m 1931 color-matching functions;...
  • Page 79 *4: In NTSC synchronization mode using USB with one probe *8: Measured under Konica Minolta's standard light source (constant light). If the luminance momentarily greatly *5: Reading fluctuation (compared to reference reading at 23°C, 40% RH): Luminance: ±2% for white; Chromaticity...

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