CR-400 / CR-410

The CR-400 and CR-410 are cost effective QC colour measurement instruments with 8mm and 50mm measuring apertures.

  • Portable Colorimeter with vertical alignment
  • 6 Silicon photocells (XYZ)
  • d/0 Geometry
  • Measurement area Ø 50 mm (CR-410) or Ø 8mm (CR-400)

The standard for basic colour QC in a range of industries.

Konica Minolta Chroma Meters have a long heritage for offering organisations cost effective, traceable colour quality control measurements.

The CR-400 has an 8 mm measuring area, suitable for measuring reflected colour and colour difference in a wide range of industrial fields. It is widely used for colour QC in various applications including ingredients, foods, raw materials and finished products.

If samples are structured or uneven in surface, such as granulates, fabrics, wood, stones, bricks, then the CR-410 is the right choice. The unique large aperture (50 mm) is ideal for such samples where the operator would otherwise need to manually average several measurements to obtain representative and repeatable data.

Features

Features
A tristimulus chroma meter measures colours using filters that match the cone cells in the human eye. As these instruments use filters that closely match the spectral sensitivity of those cells, they correlate with a typical human observer, providing traceable measurement data for the sample under standard illuminant D65 and C.
 
  • Vertical alignment: ergonomically designed grip and vertical alignment provides stable contact to samples, allowing measurement of samples with small or difficult contours.
 
  • 8mm or 50mm measurement aperture: whether your sample is homogeneous or inhomogeneous, selecting the instrument with the correct measurement aperture will provide consistent and repeatable results.
 
  • External data processor and thermal printer: configure the device on the move and conveniently / quickly produce colour data labels for samples or batches. The DP-400 data processor offers improved versatility, essential when not connected to a PC with colour data software.
 
  • Battery or AC power: power the instrument either via AC cable or AAA batteries in order to minimise downtime.
 
  • Simple colour, colour difference and tolerance data: Simple black and white backlit LCD displays relevant measurement data or simplified Pass/Warn/Fail based on operator defined tolerances. 
 
  • Precision accessories: maximise repeatability and ease of sample presentation with purpose built accessories for powders, beans and opaque liquids.

Specifications & Downloads

Specifications & Downloads
Model CR-400 CR-410
Illumination / Viewing system d:0° (diffuse illumination/0° viewing angle; specular component included)
(compliant with JIS Z 8722; including regular reflectance)
Wide-area illumination/0° viewing angle; specular component included)
Detector Silicon photocells (6)
Display range Y: 0.01% to 160.00% (reflectance)
Light source Pulsed xenon lamp
Measurement time 1 sec.
Minimum measurement interval 3 sec.
Battery performance Approx. 800 measurements (when using batteries under Konica Minolta's testing conditions)
Measurement/ illumination area Ø 8 mm / Ø 11 mm Ø 50 mm / Ø 53 mm
Repeatability Within ΔE*ab 0.07 standard deviation (when the white calibration plate is measured 30 times at intervals of 10 seconds)
Inter-instrument agreement ΔE*ab: Within 0.6
Average of 12 BCRA Series II colours
ΔE*ab: Within 0.8
Average of 12 BCRA Series II colours
Observer condition CIE: 2° Standard Observer
Illuminant condition CIE: C, D65
Tolerance judgment* Colour difference tolerance (box tolerance and elliptical tolerance)
Colour spaces / colourimetric data XYZ, Yxy, L*a*b*, Hunter Lab, L*C*h, Munsell (Illuminant C only), CMC (l:c), CIE1994, Lab99, LCh99, CIE2000, CIE WI/Tw (Illuminant D65 only), WI ASTM E313 (Illuminant C only), YI ASTM D1925 (Illuminant C only), YI ASTM E313 (Illuminant C only), User index (Up to 6 can be registered from computer)
Languages* (Display) LCD: English (default), German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
Storable data sets 1,000 (Measuring head and data processor save different data)
Colour-difference target colours 100
Calibration channels* 20 channels (ch00: White calibration; ch01 to ch19: User calibration)
Display* Chroma values; colour difference values; PASS/WARN/FAIL display
Interface / Baud rate* RS-232 compliant (for data processor/PC)
* Baud rate: 4,800, 9,600, 19,200 (bps); Set at 9600 when shipped from factory
Power source Four AAA size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
AC Adapter AC-A305 AC100 - 240 V 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 102 × 217 × 63 mm 102 x 244 x 63 mm
Weight Approximately 550 g
(including 4 AAA size batteries and not including RS-232C cable)
Approximately 570 g
(including 4 AAA size batteries and not including RS-232C cable)
Operating temperature/ humidity range 0 - 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less with no condensation
Storage temperature/ humidity range -20 - 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less with no condensation
Other LCD backlight ON/OFF function (When on, backlight stays ON for 30 seconds after last key or measurement operation)
Standard accessories White Calibration Plate CR-A43; Protective Cap CR-A72; Wrist Strap CR-A73; AC Adapter AC-A305; 4 AAA size batteries White Calibration Plate CR-A44; Protective Cap CR-A72; Wrist Strap CR-A73; AC Adapter AC-A305; 4 AAA size batteries
Optional accessories Hard Case CR-A103; RS-232C Cable CR-A102 (for PC); Granular Materials Attachment CR-A50; CR-400 Utility Software CR-S4w; Color Data Software SpectraMagic NX CM-S100w ; Glass Light-Projection Tube CR-A33a/f; Light-Projection Tube CR-A33c/d; Pivoting Base CR-A12 Hard Case CR-A103; RS-232C Cable CR-A102 (for PC); Granular Materials Attachment CR-A50; CR-400 Utility Software CR-S4w; Color Data Software SpectraMagicNX CM-S100w ; Glass Light-Projection Tube CR-A33e

The "*" mark indicates functions available only when the Data Processor is connected or when the required settings have been made.

 

Name Data Processor
Model DP-400
Display range Y: 0.01% to 160.00% (reflectance)
Measurement time 1 sec.
Minimum measurement interval 3 sec.
Battery performance Approx. 800 measurements (when using batteries under Konica Minolta's testing conditions)
Illuminant condition C, D65
Display Chroma values; color difference values; color difference graphs; PASS/WARN/FAIL display
Tolerance judgment* Colour-difference tolerance (box tolerance and elliptical tolerance) Only for display function
Colour space/ colourimetric data* XYZ, Yxy, L*a*b*, Hunter Lab, L*C*h, Munsell (Illuminant C only), CMC (l:c), CIE1994, Lab99, LCh99, CIE2000, CIE WI/Tw (Illuminant D65 only), WI ASTM E313 (Illuminant C only), YI ASTM D1925 (Illuminant C only), YI ASTM E313 (Illuminant C only), User index (Up to 6 registered in the measuring head can be used)
Languages* (Display) LCD: English (default), German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
Storable data sets Max. 2000 pieces of data (divided into 100 pages)
Deletion and Undoing of selected stored data (one or all data) are possible
Colour-difference target colours* Only for the operating function (100 pieces of data when the measuring head is connected; input of measurement values or numeric) (Independent from page function)
Calibratiom channels* Only for the operating function (20 channels when the measuring head is connected)
(Channel 00: White calibration; Channels 01 through 19: User calibration)
Page function 100 pages
Display Dot-matrix LCD with backlight (16 characters x 9 lines + 1 line for icon display) Contrast adjustment
Printer 384-dot line thermal printer (can also print graphs); Automatic printing for each measurement (can be set not to print)
Statistical function Maximum, minimum, average, and standard deviation
Automatic measurement* Date and time display: Year, month, day, hour, minute
Timer: 3 seconds to 99 minutes (Some measurement modes require more than 3 seconds)
Interface RS-232C compliant Baud rate (bps): 19200 fixed (when connected to PC); when measuring head is connected, baud rate is automatically set to that of the measuring head.
Power source Four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
AC Adapter AC-A305 AC100 - 240 V 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 100 × 73 × 255 mm
Weight Approx. 600 g (not including batteries and paper)
Operating temperature / humidity range 0 - 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less with no condensation
Storage temerature / humidity range -20 - 40°C, relative humidity 85% or less with no condensation
Other specifications* User calibration function (multi-calibration/manual calibration); Measurements for automatic averaging function; Print on/off function; CR-400 measurement data import function; All colour space print on/off function; Data protection on/off function; Backlight on/off function; Buzzer on/off function; Display color limit function; Remote mode (stored data output); Character input function (alphanumeric)
Standard accessories Roll paper (1); RS-232C Cable CR-A101 (Head-DP)
Optional accessories Shoulder Strap SS-01; Hard Case CR-A103; Roll Paper DP-A22 (5 rolls); RS-232C Cable CR-A102 (for PC); CR-400 Utility Software CR-S4w; Colour Data Software SpectraMagicNX CM-S100w

The "*" mark indicates functions that can be used only when the measuring head is connected.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

CR-400 / CR-410 Catalogue

Portable Colorimeter with unmatched ruggedness and application flexibility 

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Accessories

Accessories

Optional accessories for CR-400 / CR-410

 

 

Granular Attachment CR-A50

For measurements of powders, pastes, grains or other small sized granular material. The low reflectance glass plate protects the sample surface against disorientation and prevents specimen material to enter the instrument. The set includes one retaining ring each to adjust the measuring area accordingly to either CR-400 or CR-410.

Item Order Code: 1829-751

   

Glass Plate for CR-A51 (for CR-A50)

Replacement low reflectance glass plate for CR-A50 Granular Attachment.

Item Order Code: 1829-752

   

Retaining Ring Set CR-A52

Replacement ring set for CR-A50 Granular Attachment. The set consist of one ring each for CR-400 and CR-410.

Item Order Code: 1829-753

 

Light Protection Tube with glass protection plate CR-A33a (only for CR-400)

Light projection tube for measurement of pasty, wet or moist samples. The convex protection glass plate prevents specimen from entering the instrument. The CR-A33a is recommended for soft specimen. The diameter of the plate is 22 mm.

Item Order Code: 1849-731

 

Light Protection Tube with plate 40 mm CR-A33b (only for CR-400)

Standard light projection tube with 40 mm plastic disc. Provides high stability on the sample. Recommended for all standard applications.

Order Item Code: 1849-732

 

Light Protection Tube without plate CR-A33c (only for CR-400)

Light projection tube without plate for measurements on small samples where the 40 mm or 22 mm plate is too large.

Item Order Code: 1849-733

 

Light Protection Tube with plate 22 mm CR-A33d (only for CR-400)

Light projection tube with a plate of 22 mm diameter. Allows measurements on small specimen with high stability against tilting of the measuring head.

Item Order Code: 1849-734

 

Light Protection Tube with Glass Protection CR-A33e (only for CR-410)

Light projection tube for measurement of pasty, wet or moist samples. The protection glass plate prevents specimen from entering the instrument.

Item Order Code: 1849-735

 

Light Protection Tube with Glass Protection CR-A33f (only for CR-400)

Light projection tube for measurement of soft samples. The concave protection glass plate prevents specimen from entering the instrument. The CR-A33a is recommended for flattening soft or soft and wet specimen. The diameter of the plate is 22 mm diameter.

Item Order Code: 1849-736

 

Specimen Holder CM-A96 (only for CR-400)

Required to fix opaque samples or the Glass or Disposal cells for measurement of opaque liquids in combination with the Sample Holder CR-A505. The clamp provides a constant pressure to the sample and the moveable side holders keep the cells in correct position.

Item Order Code: 1864-708

   

Glass Cell 10 mm CM-A98 (only for CR-400)

Cell made of optical glass with an optical path of 10 mm. Recommended for precise reflectance measurements of opaque liquids in combination with Sample Holder CR-A505 and Specimen Holder CM-A96.

Item Order Code: 1864-710

   

Glass Cell 20 mm CM-A99 (only for CR-400)

Cell with made of optical glass with an optical path of 20 mm. Suitable for precise reflectance measurements of opaque liquids with lower density in combination with Sample Holder CR-A505 and Specimen Holder CM-A96.

Item Order Code: 1864-711

   

Plastic Cell 10 mm CM-A131 (only for CR-400)

Disposal plastic cell with an optical path of 10 mm. Suitable for reflectance measurements of water based opaque liquids  in combination with Sample Holder CR-A505 and Specimen Holder CM-A96.

Item Order Code: 1870-716

   

Plastic Cell 20 mm CM-A132 (only for CR-400)

Disposal plastic cell with an optical path of 20 mm. Suitable for reflectance measurements of water based opaque liquids with lower density or opaque paste in combination with Sample Holder CR-A505 and Specimen Holder CM-A96.

Item Order Code: 1870-717

 

Cell Holder CR-A501 (only for CR-410)

For measurements of powders, grains and granular materials in combination with the Glass Cell CR-A504. The measuring head is set to up-side down position and the Cell Holder CR-A501 precisely fixes the position of the Glass Cell CR-502.

Item Order Code: 9970-219

 

Glass Cell CR-A502 (only for CR-410)

Glass Cell made of optical glass for measurements of powders, pastes, grains and small granular materials. Diameter of the cell 60 mm. For precise positioning the Cell Holder CR-A501 is recommended.

Item Order Code: 9970-220

   

Glass Cell CR-A504 (only for CR-400)

Cell made of optical glass for measurements of powders, pastes, grains and small granular materials. Diameter of the cell 34 mm. For precise positioning the Cell Holder CR-A503 is recommended.

Item Order Code: 9970-2504

 

Sample Holder CR-A505 (only for CR-400)

Base holder to set the measuring head in horizontal position. Allows in combination with the Specimen Holder CM-A96 measurements of small samples up to a thickness of 22.5 mm or with the Glass- or Disposal Cells with 10 or 20 mm optical path the measurement of opaque liquids.

Item Order Code: 9970-441

   

Flow Cell CM-A508 (only for CR-400)

For continuous measurements of opaque liquids in reflectance mode. The optical path of the cell is 10 mm and the max. pressure is up to 2 Bar. For the positioning of the Flow Cell CM-A508 the horizontal aligned Sample Holder CR-A505 and the Sample Holder CM-A96 are required.

Item Order Code: 9970-237

 

Vertical Stand USD CM-A516

The CM-A516 Vertical allows aligning the instrument in Up-Side-Down position and secures that the instrument cannot get out of balance by using the Cell-Holder CR-A503 for CR-400 and CR-A501 for CR-410.

Item Order Code: B027154

   

Hard Case CR-A103

For comfortable hand carrying and storage of measuring head, data processor and accessories.

Item Order Code: 1878-600

   

Data Cable CR-A102 RS232c

Connection cable between measuring head or data processor and PC. For PC terminals with 9 pin SUB-D connecter. Length of the cable 2 m.

Item Order Code: 1878-704

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