Chroma Meters | Konica Minolta
CR-10 Plus
The Konica Minolta CR-10 Plus is a compact, affordable handheld color reader designed for quick go/no-go color decisions on the production floor. The CR-10 Plus color reader measures color in L*a*b* color space and calculates ΔE*ab color difference against stored target values, providing instant pass/fail evaluation. With its small, lightweight design, 8mm measurement area, and 8°/d (8° illumination, diffuse viewing) optical geometry, the CR-10 Plus is ideal for incoming inspection, production line monitoring, and field color verification. The CR-10 Plus stores up to 100 target and 100 sample data sets and connects to PCs via USB for data management.
About the Konica Minolta CR-10 Plus Color Reader
The Konica Minolta CR-10 Plus is a compact, affordable handheld color reader designed for quick go/no-go color decisions on the production floor. The CR-10 Plus color reader measures color in L*a*b* color space and calculates ΔE*ab color difference against stored target values, providing instant pass/fail evaluation. With its small, lightweight design, 8mm measurement area, and 8°/d (8° illumination, diffuse viewing) optical geometry, the CR-10 Plus is ideal for incoming inspection, production line monitoring, and field color verification. The CR-10 Plus stores up to 100 target and 100 sample data sets and connects to PCs via USB for data management.
Features
- Compact and lightweight design
- Simple one-button operation
- Quick color difference measurement
- Large display
- Affordable solution for basic color checks
Specifications
| Optical Geometry | 8°/d (8° illumination, diffuse viewing) |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Silicon photodiode × 3 |
| Measurement Area | Φ8 mm |
| Illuminant | C (LED) |
| Observer | 2° |
| Color Spaces | L*a*b*, ΔE*ab |
| Repeatability | ΔE*ab ≤ 0.1 |
| Display | LCD |
| Data Memory | 100 target + 100 sample |
| Interface | USB |
| Power | 2× AA batteries |
| Dimensions | 158 × 57 × 76 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 330 g (without batteries) |
Measurement Principle of the CR-10 Plus
The CR-10 Plus uses an 8°/d (8° illumination, diffuse viewing) optical geometry. An LED light source illuminates the sample at 8° and diffusely reflected light is collected by a silicon photodiode array with tristimulus filters. The instrument directly calculates L*a*b* color coordinates and ΔE*ab color differences.
Applications of the CR-10 Plus
Production Line QC
Quick pass/fail color checks on the production line without complex setup.
Incoming Inspection
Verify that incoming materials and components meet color specifications.
Field Service
On-site color verification at customer locations.
Q: How is the CR-10 Plus different from the CR-410?
A: The CR-10 Plus is a simpler, more affordable color reader for go/no-go decisions, while the CR-410 is a full-featured chroma meter with larger aperture and more advanced features.
Q: Can I program custom tolerance limits?
A: Yes, you can set custom ΔE*ab pass/fail limits for your specific application requirements.
