Konica Minolta CM-CT1 Instruction Manual
Konica Minolta CM-CT1 Instruction Manual

Konica Minolta CM-CT1 Instruction Manual

Spectrophotometer configuration tool

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Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool CM-CT1
Ver. 1.5
Instruction Manual
En
Please read before using the instrument.

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  • Page 1 Spectrophotometer Configuration Tool CM-CT1 Ver. 1.5 Instruction Manual Please read before using the instrument.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Official names for applications and the like used in this manual (Wording used in text) (Official name) z CM-CT1 software is an application for use with Windows 10 or Windows 11. Note that no Windows 10 Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro Operating System operating system is included with CM-CT1.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Export Data ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Remote Control���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Quick Start ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Starting and Exiting CM-CT1 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Starting the Software and Establishing Communication �������������������������������������������������� 5 When using a CM-17d series, CM-26dG series, CM-25cG, or CM-M6 instrument connected via cable ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 When using a CM-700d series instrument, CM-5, or CR-5 connected via cable ���������������������...
  • Page 4: Cm-Ct1 Capabilities

    USB cable Remote Control While displaying the LCD screen of the spectrophotometer* on a computer in real time, CM-CT1 USB cable enables control equivalent to key operations on the actual instrument (except for power switch and measurement area switch) In addition, by accessing (via remote desktop, etc.
  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop, or access the program menu and select “KONICA MINOLTA” - “Configuration Tool CM-CT1”. If SpectraMagic NX2 has been installed, CM-CT1 can be started by clicking on Config Tool in the SpectraMagic NX2 Launcher. Memo Following installation, the initial display language after starting CM-CT1 is English.
  • Page 6: Disconnecting And Exiting The Software

    • If "Wake ON Mode" on the instrument is set to ON, the instrument will be automatically purchasing, only the zero calibration date will be displayed. switched off when it is disconnected from CM-CT1 or CM-CT1 is exited from. ③ CM-CT1 main function tabs. Available tabs will be different for different instruments.
  • Page 7: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language Select “日本語” from the pull-down menu. Following installation, the initial display language after starting CM-CT1 is English. It is possible to change the display language to Japanese. Click in the upper-right corner of the screen to display the Application Information dialog.
  • Page 8: Configuring Instrument Settings

    Quick Start (Continued) Configuring Instrument Settings ¡ Procedure Select the “Instrument Settings” tab. Select the sub tab for the settings to be changed. For details on the individual settings, refer to the instruction manual for the spectrophotometer. ① Change the settings as desired, and then click the “Set to Instrument” button.
  • Page 9: User Index And User Class

    Quick Start (Continued) ¡ User Index and User Class • This function is available for CM-17d series, CM-26dG series, CM-25cG, CM-5, or CR-5 instruments only. • A valid SpectraMagic NX2 license is required. The User Index tab lets you set the user index and user class to be shown on the Custom screen of the spectrophotometer.
  • Page 10: Restricting Worker Operations ( On Off Display)

    Quick Start (Continued) ¡ Restricting Worker Operations ( Display) • This function is available for CM-17d series, CM-26dG series, CM-25cG, or CM-M6 instruments only Click to enable or disable worker restrictions. If “Worker” is selected as the “User Type”, whether contents can be changed or not using only the instrument can be configured. If “Worker” is selected as the “User Type”, items marked “OFF”...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    ⑤ Get a screenshot of area ① in the CM-CT1 software. The area ① on the CM-CT1 software lights up once and is copied to the clipboard. Memo For details of LCD contents and key operations, refer to the instruction manual for the spectrophotometer.
  • Page 12: Wireless Settings

    Quick Start (Continued) Wireless Settings • This function is available only for CM-17d series, CM-26d series, CM-25cG, or CM-M6 instruments that have the optional WLAN/Bluetooth Module installed and instrument firmware which is compatible with the WLAN/Bluetooth Module. • If both wired and wireless network connections are set in Windows, priority will be given to the wired network during network search.
  • Page 13: Adhoc

    The settings will be written to the instrument and • To continue using CM-CT1, set the instrument's Wireless Setting to "Off", reconnect the the message box "Operation Completed" will instrument and computer via USB cable or Bluetooth, and then reconnect from CM-CT1.
  • Page 14: Infrastructure1 To Infrastructure4

    Setting the wireless settings of this tab on the instrument is complete. • To continue using CM-CT1, set the instrument's Wireless Setting to "Off", reconnect the instrument and computer via USB cable or Bluetooth, and then reconnect from CM-CT1.
  • Page 15: Bluetooth

    „ Bluetooth This tab is used to set the Bluetooth settings for connecting the instrument via Bluetooth to a computer, printer, or scanner. • Bluetooth settings can also be performed using the instrument controls. 1. Set the information in the Bluetooth sub tab. Main Set the PIN Code for connecting the instrument to a computer.
  • Page 16: Advanced Use

    Multiple Instruments Click the “Import File” button. The CM-CT1 software can be used to export settings configured using the software to a file, which can then be used to set the same measurement conditions to multiple instruments. The “Select instrument settings file” dialog box will be displayed. Select the Follow the procedure under the “Configuring Instrument Settings”...
  • Page 17: Remote Control Capabilities

    (Continued) Remote Control Capabilities Using a separate computer to connect the computer running the CM-CT1 software over a network enables control of the CM-26dG series, CM-25cG, or CM-M6 equivalent to using key operations on the actual device even from a remote location.
  • Page 18: Export Data Capabilities

    Select the “Export Data” tab. Select either “All Samples” or “All Targets”. Click the “Save as CSV file” button. Memo To export L*a*b* values or other color values to the computer, purchase the optional SpectraMagic NX software (available for Konica Minolta spectrophotometers).
  • Page 19: After Purchasing A New White Calibration Plate Or Gloss Calibration Plate

    After Purchasing a New White Calibration Plate or Gloss Calibration Plate Be sure to perform this procedure before measuring after purchasing a new white calibration plate or gloss calibration plate. Select the “Calibration Data Settings” tab. 3, 4 Insert the CD-R with the new calibration plate data into the computer. Click the “Browse”...
  • Page 20: Errors And Corrective Actions

    Close the file with the same name, and try saving the file again. Some items loaded from the instrument are not Download the latest edition from the KONICA MINOLTA website supported on the current version of the software. Is the CM-CT1 software the latest version? (https://www.konicaminolta.com/instruments/download/...
  • Page 21 This instrument version does not support the following If you wish to update the firmware, and contact the nearest functions. Update the firmware to set the instrument. — KONICA MINOLTA indicated on the Authorized Service Facility Unset items list included with the instrument. •XXXX YYYY Unable to set “UV Control”in the UV Condition setting of...
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