Konica Minolta CA-410 Instruction Manual

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Display Color Analyzer

CA-410

PC Software

Probe +

CA-S40 Ver. 1.3

Instruction Manual

Please read before using the instrument.

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 Safety Symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents that may occur because of incorrect use of the instrument.

Denotes an instruction regarding a safety warning or note. Read the instruction carefully to ensure safe and correct use.

Denotes an instruction regarding the risk of electric shock. Read the instruction carefully to ensure safe and correct use.

Denotes an instruction regarding the risk of ﬁre. Read the instruction carefully to ensure safe and correct use.

Denotes a prohibited operation. The operation must never been performed.

Denotes an instruction. This instruction must be strictly adhered to.

Denotes a prohibited operation. Never disassemble the instrument.

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.

• Every eort 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 your retailer or a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.

• KONICA MINOLTA will not accept any responsibility for consequences arising from the use of the instrument.

• The latest instruction manual can be downloaded from the following URL:

http://www.konicaminolta.com/instruments/download/instruction_manual/index.html

Formal designations of application software used in this manual

(Designation in this manual) (Formal designation) Bluetooth Bluetooth® Windows, Windows 7 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Operating System Windows, Windows 10 Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro Operating System macOS, macOS Sierra Apple® macOS® Sierra Excel Microsoft® Oce Excel

Trademarks

• “Microsoft”, “Windows”, “Windows 7”, and “Windows 10” are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• “Apple” and “macOS” are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• “Intel” and “Intel Core” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Other company names and product names mentioned in this manual are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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Safety Precautions

To ensure correct use of this instrument, read the following points carefully and adhere to them. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to anytime a question arises.

WARNING

Do not use the instrument in places where ﬂammable or combustible gases (gasoline, etc.) are present. Doing so may cause a ﬁre.

Firmly push the cable plug completely into the outlet. Incomplete insertion may cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Always hold the plug itself when disconnecting the cable from an outlet. Pulling on the cable may damage it and cause a ﬁre or electric shock. Also, do not insert or disconnect the plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.

Do not forcibly bend, twist, or pull the cords or cables. Also, do not scratch, or place heavy objects on the cables. Doing so may damage the cable and cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not disassemble or modify the instrument. Doing so may cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Take special care not to allow liquid or metal objects to enter the instrument. Doing so may cause a ﬁre or electric shock. Should liquid or metal objects enter the instrument, turn the power OFF immediately, and contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.

(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or serious injury.)

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.

Do not insert or disconnect the plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.

CAUTION

When cleaning the instrument, disconnect the cable. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

Do not place the instrument on an unstable or sloping surface. Doing so may result in the instrument dropping or overturning, causing injury. Be careful not to drop the instrument when carrying it as well.

(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in injury or damage to the instrument or other property.)

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Introduction

The CA-410 series is an instrument designed to measure the color, luminance, and ﬂicker of various color displays. Please read this manual carefully before using the instrument.

Packing materials of the product

Be sure to keep all packing materials used for shipping the instrument (cardboard box, cushioning material, plastic bags, etc.). This instrument is a precision measuring instrument. When transporting the instrument to a service facility for maintenance or for other reasons, be sure to use the packing materials to minimize shock or vibration. If the packing materials are lost or damaged, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.

Notes on Use

Operating Environment

• This instrument has been designed exclusively for indoor use. Outdoor use is prohibited.

• This instrument is composed of precision electronic components. Never disassemble the instrument.

• This instrument is a pollution level 2 product (equipment to be used primarily in manufacturing environments,

laboratories, warehouses, and similar locations). This instrument should be used in environments where exposure to metallic dust or condensation is not a concern.

• This instrument is an overvoltage category I product (equipment for connection to circuits in which measures are taken to limit transient overvoltage to an appropriately low level).

• Do not use the instrument at altitudes higher than 2,000 m.

• Take care to prevent foreign matter from entering the instrument. Using the instrument while subjected to intrusion of

water or metals is extremely dangerous.

• Using the instrument in direct sunlight or near heating equipment can cause the internal temperature of the instrument to become much higher than the ambient temperature, resulting in malfunction. Do not use the instrument in such areas. Also, use the instrument in a well-ventilated environment.

• Avoid subjecting the instrument to sudden temperature changes and condensation.

• Do not use the instrument in areas where dust, smoke, or chemical gases are present, or in extremely humid

environments.

• This instrument should be used in an environment with an ambient temperature between 10 and 35°C and a relative humidity of 85% or less. Use of the instrument outside this range will result in unsatisfactory performance.

System

• Do not subject the instrument to strong vibrations or impacts.

• Do not pull, forcibly bend, or apply excessive force to the connected cables and cords. Doing so may cause the cable or

cord to break.

• The instrument should be connected to a power source with as little noise as possible.

• The instrument may cause interference if used near a television, radio, transceivers, etc.

• When restarting the instrument, wait several seconds after turning the power OFF before turning the power ON again.

• Do not turn the power o during writing to the memory such as calibration and measurement.

• The instrument may not operate properly due to the compatibility with the equipment connected to it such as a PC.

Please check whether the instrument operates properly by yourself.

• Make sure to disconnect the USB connection between the probe and the PC and to turn o the power when the instrument is not in use.

• Periodic backup of important data and settings to another storage medium is recommended.

• Should the instrument break down, do not try to disassemble and repair the instrument. Consult with your nearest

KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility.

Lens

• Before measurement, make sure that the lens surface is not dirty. You may not be able to perform correct measurement if there is dirt, dust, or ﬁnger mark on it, or if stain remains after cleaning.

• Do not touch the lens surface with hands.

• Avoid subjecting the instrument to sudden temperature changes under a high-humidity environment. It may fog the lens

and hinder correct measurement.

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Storing the Instrument

• This instrument should be stored at a temperature between 0 and 45°C with a relative humidity of 85% or less and no condensation. Storing the instrument in an environment with high temperatures and high humidity will result in unsatisfactory performance. Storing the instrument at or near room temperature and humidity is recommended.

• Make sure that the instrument is not subjected to condensation when stored. In addition, take care to prevent rapid temperature changes to prevent condensation from occurring when transporting the instrument to the storage location.

• Storing the instrument in direct sunlight or near heating equipment can cause the internal temperature of the instrument to become much higher than the ambient temperature, resulting in malfunction. Do not store the instrument in such areas.

• Do not store the instrument in areas where dust, smoke, or chemical gases are present. Doing so may cause deterioration in performance or a malfunction.

• Do not leave the instrument inside the cab or trunk of a vehicle. Otherwise, the temperature and/or humidity during midsummer or midwinter may exceed the allowable range for storage, resulting in a malfunction.

• Before storing, make sure that the lens is attached with the cap supplied as a standard accessory.

Notes on Cleaning

• If the instrument becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use organic solvents (such as benzene or thinner) or other chemicals for cleaning.

• If there is dust or dirt on the optical system of a probe, use a blower to blow it o and then gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth or with a lens-cleaning cloth. Never use organic solvents (such as benzene or thinner) or other chemicals for cleaning.

• If you are unable to remove dirt from the instrument or if the instrument becomes scratched, contact a KONICA MINOLTAauthorized service facility.

Notes on Transporting

• When transporting the instrument, be sure to use the packing materials to minimize shock or vibration.

• When sending the instrument in for service, package and send the instrument and all accessories.

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.

About This Manual

This manual is designed for those who possess basic knowledge of displays and relevant equipment. Please read this manual carefully before using the instrument. In the descriptions about probes in this manual, probes are described as "probe" where the type of probe is not speciﬁed.

For Those Who Want to Purchase Optional Accessories for This Instrument

This manual also explains how to use optional accessories available for this instrument. If an explanation of how to use an optional accessory is given in this manual, its product name is also given. Please read the explanation together with the manual supplied with the accessory.

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Safety Precautions ........................................... 1

Introduction .................................................... 2

Conﬁguration of the CA-410 Series ................... 6

1. Conﬁguration ................................................. 6

2. System Conﬁguration Diagram ........................ 7

Probe Guide .........................................9

Probes ........................................................... 10

1. About Probes ................................................ 10

2. Probe Lineup

(All Probes are Provided with Lens Caps) ........ 11

3. Standard Accessories .................................... 11

4. Optional Accessories ..................................... 12

5. Description of Each Part of Probes ................. 12

6. Probe Dimensions ......................................... 14

7. How to Set a Probe ........................................ 19

8. How to Connect Cables .................................. 19

About Zero Calibration ................................... 21

1. How to Check Zero Calibration ....................... 21

Measurement Functions of Probes .................. 22

1. Measurement Speeds .................................... 22

2. Measurement Synchronization Modes ........... 23

3. Measurement Modes ..................................... 25

User Memory ................................................. 26

1. About Calibration Channels ........................... 26

2. About Targets ............................................... 26

3. About User Calibration .................................. 27

Speciﬁcations of Each Probe ........................... 28

PC Software

CA-S40 ...................................37

PC Software CA-S40 ....................................... 38

Overview ...........................................39

System environment ...................................... 40

Setup ............................................................. 40

1. Installing the software (Windows) ................. 40

2. Uninstalling the software (Windows) ............. 40

3. Installing the software (macOS) ..................... 40

4. Uninstalling the software (macOS) ................ 40

Major functions .............................................. 41

Operation ﬂow ............................................... 42

Notes on measurement .................................. 43

1. Notes on hardware operation ........................ 43

Operation Guide ................................44

Preparing and starting the software ...............45

1. Connect the instrument and

start the software .......................................... 45

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Measurement ................................................ 46

1. Chromaticity measurement ........................... 46

2. Common operations ...................................... 49

3. Individual functions ...................................... 49

4. Flicker measurement ( JEITA) ......................... 51

5. Flicker measurement (FMA) ........................... 52

6. Waveform measurement

.............................53

Measurement condition settings .................... 54

1. Measurement condition settings

<Setting> tab ................................................ 54

2. Option settings <Info> tab ............................. 57

3. Command communication

<Command> tab ........................................... 59

User calibration ............................................. 60

1. About user calibration <User Calib> tab ......... 60

2. User calibration procedure ............................ 60

3. Specifying the calibration coecients

<Settings> window ....................................... 64

Target settings ............................................... 65

1. Setting the target .......................................... 65

Data processor data ....................................... 66

1. Handling of stored data ................................. 66

2. Handling of Log data ..................................... 67

Appendix ...........................................69

Error message ................................................ 70

Caution.......................................................... 71

Instruction ..................................................... 74

Information ................................................... 76

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Conﬁguration of the CA-410 Series

1. Conﬁguration

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. Can be connected to a PC so that it can be controlled from the PC (using PC software).

zPC software CA-S40

Can control a probe connected to a PC to perform measurement. Can control a data processor connected to a PC to perform measurement.

The instruction manual for probes and PC software (this manual) contains the following descriptions about probes and the standard PC software, PC Software for Color Analyzer CA-S40:

• Handling procedure and speciﬁcations of probes

• How to install the PC software

• How to measure when the probe(s) or the data processor are connected to a PC

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2. System Conﬁguration Diagram

[Probe]

Probe standard accessoryData Processor standard accessory Optional accessory

Standard Probe

CA-P427

CA-P410

Miniature Probe

CA-MP410

* A lens hood and lens cap are included as standard with all probes.

High Sensitivity Probe

CA-VP427

CA-VP410

(miniDIN)

BNC Conversion Cable IF-A35

(miniDIN)

Conversion Cable IF-A29

(Commercially available)

USB Cable for Probe-PC (2 m) IF-A28

(BNC)

(D-sub)

(Power Cable)

(BNC)

RS-232C cable

RS Cable for Probe-DP (2 m) IF-A30

[Data Processor]

CA-DP40

Lithium-Ion Battery CM-A223

RS Cable for Probe-DP IF-A31 (5 m) IF-A32 (10 m)

AC Adapter AC-A312F

PC software for Color Analyzer CA-S40 SDK for Color Analyzer CA-SDK2

RS-232C cable (Commercially available)

USB Cable for DP-PC (2 m) IF-A34

Bluetooth Module CM-A219

Carrying Case CA-A01

(Commercially

available)

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Probe Guide

Probes .................................................................................... 10

1. About Probes ............................................................................ 10

2. Probe Lineup (All Probes are Provided with Lens Caps) ............... 11

3. Standard Accessories ................................................................ 11

4. Optional Accessories ................................................................. 12

5. Description of Each Part of Probes ............................................. 12

6. Probe Dimensions ..................................................................... 14

7. How to Set a Probe .................................................................... 19

8. How to Connect Cables .............................................................. 19

About Zero Calibration ............................................................ 21

1. How to Check Zero Calibration ................................................... 21

Measurement Functions of Probes ........................................... 22

1. Measurement Speeds ................................................................ 22

2. Measurement Synchronization Modes ....................................... 23

3. Measurement Modes ................................................................. 25

User Memory .......................................................................... 26

1. About Calibration Channels ....................................................... 26

2. About Targets ........................................................................... 26

3. About User Calibration .............................................................. 27

Speciﬁcations of Each Probe .................................................... 28

Probe GuideProbe Guide

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Probes

1. About Probes

A CA-410 series probe can be used to measure the luminance, chromaticity, and ﬂicker values of displays. A probe can be controlled in the following three ways:

• You can connect a probe to a PC and control it from PC software to perform measurement. By using the standard software, PC Software CA-S40 For Color Analyzers, you can select one of the probes connected to a PC via USB and control it to perform measurement.

Display

Probes (only one probe can be controlled)

USB cable connection

CA-S40

• You can connect a probe to a data processor and control it from the data processor to perform measurement. Multiple probes can be controlled simultaneously to perform measurement.

Display

Probes (up to 10 probes can be controlled simultaneously)

Mini DIN cable connection or USB cable connection

Data Processor

• You can connect a probe to a data processor, connect the data processor to a PC, and control it from PC software to perform measurement. By using the standard software, PC Software for Color Analyzer CA-S40, you can select one of the probes connected to the data processor and control it to perform measurement.

Display

Probes (only one probe can be controlled)

Mini DIN cable connection or USB cable connection

Data Processor

RS-232C

PLC or PC

USB connection

BNC (sync/trigger)

CA-S40

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2. Probe Lineup (All Probes are Provided with Lens Caps)

Eight types of probes are available according to your application:

Model Name Description Dimensions

CA-P427 27 Probe Probe with a measurement area of 27 mm P. 14

CA-P427H 27 Probe for high luminance High-luminance probe with a measurement area of 27 mm P. 14

CA-P410 10 Probe Probe with a measurement area of 10 mm P. 15

CA-P410H 10 Probe for high luminance High-luminance probe with a measurement area of 10 mm P. 15

CA-MP410 10 mini Probe Compact probe with a measurement area of 10 mm P. 18

CA-MP410H 10 mini Probe for high luminance

CA-VP427 27 High Sensitivity Probe High-sensitivity probe with a measurement area of 27 mm P. 16

CA-VP410 10 High Sensitivity Probe High-sensitivity probe with a measurement area of 10 mm P. 17

Note: •High-sensitivityprobesCA-VP427andCA-VP410cannotmeasureicker.

•Useofahigh-luminanceprobeisrecommendedformeasuringadisplaythatinstantaneouslyshowshigh

luminance, such as CRTs.

Compact high-luminance probe with a measurement area of 10 mm

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3. Standard Accessories

zLight-shielding cylinders and lens caps

Use Light-shielding cylinder Lens cap

Model Name Model Name

For a 27 probe CA-H12 Hood for 27 Probe CA-H13 Lens Cap for 27 Probe

For a 10 probe CA-H14 Hood for 10 Probe CA-H15 Lens Cap for 10 Probe

For a 10 mini probe CA-H16 Hood for 10 Mini Probe CA-H17 Lens Cap for 10 Mini Probe

For a 27 high-sensitivity probe CA-H18 Hood for 27 High Sensitivity Probe CA-H19 Lens Cap for 27 High Sensitivity Probe

For a 10 high-sensitivity probe CA-H20 Hood for 10 High Sensitivity Probe CA-H21 Lens Cap for 10 High Sensitivity Probe

Probe Guide

zUSB Cable for Probe-PC IF-A28

Connects a probe to a data processor or a PC via USB.

How to connect: Refer to page 19.

zPC Software for Color Analyzer CA-S40

Controls a probe or data processor connected to a PC via USB to perform measurement. This is stored on the USB ﬂash drive supplied with the product. For how to use it, refer to the instruction manual for the PC software on the USB ﬂash drive.

zSDK for Color Analyzer CA-SDK2

A library for users to create programs on their own. This is stored on the USB ﬂash drive supplied with the product.

zInstruction Manual (this manual)

Please read before using the instrument.

* PC Software CA-S40, SDK CA-SDK2, and the latest version of the probe software are available for download from the

following product support webpage: https://www.konicaminolta.com/instruments/download/

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Probes

4. Optional Accessories

zConversion Cable IF-A29

Connects a probe to a PC or PLC (sequencer) via RS-232C and inputs synchronization signals to the probe.

How to connect: Refer to page 20.

zBNC Conversion Cable IF-A35

Inputs synchronization signals to the probe.

How to connect: Refer to page 20.

5. Description of Each Part of Probes

(5)

(2)

(3)

(4) (4)(4) (4)

ISO screw Tripod mount screw ISO screw Tripod mount screw

(1)

zProbe other than mini zMini probe

Note: CA-P427, P427H, P410, and P410H have another tripod mount screw on the front side of the ISO screw. For details, refer to the dimensions.

Note: Mini probes have screws for jigs and cable clamps. For details, refer to the dimensions.

(1) Receptor

Make this part face perpendicular to a display to perform measurement.

(2)

(3)

(2) USB connector

For USB connection with a data processor or a PC, connect the USB cable IF-A28 supplied as a standard accessory.

(3) RS-232C connector

For RS-232C connection to a data processor, connect the mini DIN cable IF-A30/31/32 for the data processor to the RS-232C connector. For RS-232C connection with a PLC or PC, connect an optional conversion cable IF-A29. Use a conversion cable IF-A29 or a BNC conversion cable IF-A35 to input the display's vertical synchronization signals, which are used for measurement in “EXT” measurement synchronization mode.

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(4) Screw holes

There are two types of screws for securing a probe: Tripod mount screw: Used for mounting the probe on a tripod. The depth is 6 mm. ISO screw: Used for securing the probe to jigs. Use an ISO 5 mm screw and the depth is 6 mm.

• The distance from each screw to the end of the optical column is the same as that for a CA-310 series probe. (Excluding mini probes)

• The position of the optical axis (in the height direction) is the same as that for a CA-310 series probe.

(5) Status indicator

Located on the rear of all probes to indicate the status of the probe. No power supply: O During measurement or zero calibration: O Memory error: Blinking (On for 0.2 sec, then O for 0.2 sec) Zero calibration not performed: Blinking (On for 1 sec, then O for 0.2 sec) Measurement possible: On (even when measurement is not possible due to the setting of an invalid synchronization

frequency or integration time in INT, EXT, or MANUAL sync mode, without displaying that state)

Probe Guide

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Probes

6. Probe Dimensions

CA-P427 Ø27 Probe Probe with a measurement area of 27 mm

CA-P427H Ø27 Probe for High Luminance High-luminance probe with a measurement area of 27 mm

(unit: mm)

When a lightshielding cylinder is mounted

ISO 5 mm screw (depth: 6 mm)

Tripod mount screw (depth: 6 mm)

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CA-P410 Ø10 Probe Probe with a measurement area of 10 mm

CA-P410H Ø10 Probe for High Luminance High-luminance probe with a measurement area of 10 mm

(unit: mm)

Probe Guide

When a lightshielding cylinder is mounted

ISO 5 mm screw (depth: 6 mm)

Tripod mount screw (depth: 6 mm)

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Probes

CA-VP427 Ø27 High Sensitivity Probe High-sensitivity probe with a measurement area of 27 mm

Tripod mount screw (depth: 6 mm)

ISO 5 mm screw (depth: 6 mm)

(unit: mm)

A

When a lightshielding cylinder is mounted

ISO 5 mm screw (depth: 6 mm)

Viewed from A

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CA-VP410 Ø10 High Sensitivity Probe High-sensitivity probe with a measurement area of 10 mm

Tripod mount screw (depth: 6 mm)

ISO 5 mm screw (depth: 6 mm)

(unit: mm)

Probe Guide

A

When a lightshielding cylinder is mounted

ISO 5 mm screw (depth: 6 mm)

Viewed from A

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Probes

CA-MP410 Ø10 Mini Probe Compact probe with a measurement area of 10 mm

CA-MP410H Ø10 Mini Probe for High Luminance Compact high-luminance probe with a measurement area of

10 mm

4 x ISO 3 mm screw (depth: 5.5 mm)

(unit: mm)

ISO 5 mm screw (depth: 6 mm)

3 (depth: 3 mm)

When a lightshielding cylinder is mounted

ISO 3 mm screw (depth: 5 mm)

ISO 5 mm screw (depth: 6 mm)

Depth: 3 mm

Tripod mount screw (depth: 6 mm)

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7. How to Set a Probe

Secure the display.

Secure the probe in a way to place its end 30 mm *1

Notes on setting

• When measuring displays with high view angle dependence, you can

• Use of the light-shielding cylinder supplied as a standard accessory not

•

away from the display surface.

Be sure to set it perpendicular to the display. *1: L = 10 mm for mini probes.

obtain a higher measurement reproducibility by not changing the setting angle θ for every measurement. In particular, the CA-VP410 high-sensitivity probe has a large aperture angle, which has a greater eect on the viewing angle. When measuring displays with a high view angle dependence, run user calibration and use the probe without rotating it from the calibrated position.

only blocks ambient light but also makes it easier to achieve a proper measurement distance and an angle of 90°.

•

For a 27 probe, the speciﬁcation range of the length is 30 mm±10 mm.

•

For a 10 probe, the speciﬁcation range of the length is 30 mm ±5 mm.

•

For a mini probe, the speciﬁcation range of the length is 10 mm ±5 mm. When strict low-luminance measurement is required, perform measurement in a dark room with no external light. Even when measuring in a dark room, the ambient light from the display itself may act as an external light. In such situations, light shielding using a light-shielding cylinder is recommended. If strict limitations are required, compare measurement results from a general luminance meter such as the CS-2000, and verify whether using a light-shielding cylinder has any eect.

L = 30 mm

Display surface of the display

(when a light-shielding cylinder is not used)

(when a light-shielding cylinder is used)

2 mm (1 mm for mini probes)

Setting angle θ

Probe

Display

Probe Guide

8. How to Connect Cables

A probe has a USB connector for connecting a USB mini B 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.

• For USB connection with a PC, connect the USB mini B plug of the supplied USB cable IF-A28 to the USB connector of the probe. Connect the USB plug on the other side of the cable to the USB connector of the PC.

USB connection (using IF-A28)

Mini B plug

IF-A28

USB plug

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Probes

• For RS-232C connection with a PC or PLC, connect the mini DIN plug of an optional conversion cable IF-A29 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. The baud rate of the probe is set to 38,400 bps. In this case, it is also necessary to use the cable's power supply line to supply power to the probe. As a power source, 5V/300 mA is required. To control a probe from a PC via RS-232C, use the supplied SDK (CA-SDK2). For the speciﬁcations of the SDK and how to use it, refer to the instruction manual for CA-SDK2.

RS-232C connection (using IF-A29)

Mini DIN plug

RS-232C connector

RS-232C connector pin No. and functions

Pin No. Pin function Details

1 ExSync or Trigger IN 0 to 5 V, CMOS level, Max. 240 Hz 2 Trigger OUT 3 External power supply (5 V) Min. 4.9 V to Max. 5.5 V 4 Tx D 5 GND 6 RTS

Mini-DIN 8-pin (female)

Trigger timing diagram

7 RxD 8 CTS

RS-232C connector

IF-A29

Cross

connection

BNC connector

External synchronization signal

Red

Black

t > 5 sec t > 5 sec

＋ −

5 V DC/300 mA

Trigger IN

Transition to trigger mode

Trigger OUT

Measurement start Measurement end Measurement start Measurement end

• To input trigger signals or external synchronization signals to the probe, input the signals to the BNC plug of an optional conversion cable IF-A29 or an optional BNC conversion cable IF-A35.

Input to the BNC plug

C-MOS logic level

Input trigger and external synchronization signals

(Luminance/chromaticity measurement: 0.5 to 240Hz) (Flicker measurement: 0.5 to 130 Hz)

BNC connector

(Operated with 5 V)

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For connection with a CA-DP40 data processor, you can use a mini DIN cable or a USB cable.

• For RS-232C connection, connect the mini DIN plug of the RS mini DIN cable IF-A30 (or IF-A31 or IF-A32) for the data processor to the RS-232C connector of the probe and the probe RS-232C connector of the CA-DP40 data processor.

Connection via a mini DIN cable (using IF-A30/31/32)

Mini DIN plug Mini DIN plug

• For USB connection, connect the USB mini B plug of the supplied USB cable IF-A28 to the USB connector of the probe. Connect the USB plug on the other side of the cable to the probe USB connector of the CA-DP40 data processor.

Connection via a USB cable (using IF-A28)

Mini B plug

IF-A30/31/32

IF-A28

USB plug

Data Processor

About Zero Calibration

Probe Guide

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.

• During zero calibration, the shutter inside the probe automatically closes, but just in case, do not direct the end of the

probe toward an illuminant with luminance exceeding the upper limit of the measurement range.

1. How to Check Zero Calibration

To check whether zero calibration has been performed correctly, block entry of light into the end of the probe using a blackout curtain, etc. so that the receptor is not exposed to light.

• Zero calibration has been performed correctly if zero is displayed for the Lv section on the controller's measured value display. If a value other than zero is displayed, perform zero calibration again.

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Measurement Functions of Probes

1. Measurement Speeds

A probe has the following four modes (measurement speeds), which are available according to the purpose. A probe outputs every measured value and a PC or data processor connected to it can retrieve all of them through communication. Generally, however, not all measured values are displayed but values are displayed at an appropriate interval.

FAST mode

Requires short measurement time, but may compromise measurement repeatability for low-luminance measurements.

SLOW mode

Repeats FAST mode measurements several times. Use this mode when you want to perform measurement with high repeatability.

AUTO mode

Switches FAST, SLOW, and setting with a further longer integration time automatically depending on the luminance level. Normally, this is the recommended setting.

LTD.AUTO mode

Switches between FAST and SLOW settings automatically depending on the luminance level.

Notes on selecting the measurement speed

• The currently selected measurement speed setting is stored in the probe. The set measurement speed will be used at the next start-up.

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2. Measurement Synchronization Modes

Measurement synchronization modes are designed to select a measurement time (integration time) according to the vertical scanning frequency of a display. A probe has the following six types of measurement synchronization modes. Select a mode suitable for the type of the display to be measured.

Measurement

synchronization

mode

NTSC Mode for measuring NTSC displays 33.3 ms 59.94 Hz Not required

PAL

EXT

UNIV

INT

MANUAL

Mode for measuring PAL and SECAM displays

Mode for measuring while synchronizing with the display’s vertical synchronization signal input (refer to page 20 for how to input vertical synchronization signals)

Mode used when the display’s vertical scanning frequency is unknown or cannot be input; a mode that can measure any display

When the display’s vertical synchronization signal is known, set that information so that it can be used for measurement.

Mode that allows you to specify the integration time

Description of mode

Measurement time

(Integration time)

40.0 ms 50 Hz Not required

(1 vertical scanning period) ×2

100 ms — Not required

(1 vertical scanning period) ×2

Settable range

4.0 to 4000.0 ms (For FMA:

7.7 to 4000.0 ms)

Vertical scanning

frequency

0.50 to

240.00 Hz (For FMA:

0.50 to 130.00 Hz)

Settable range

0.50 to

240.00 Hz (For FMA:

0.50 to 130.00 Hz)

— Not required

Display's vertical

synchronization

signal input

Required

Not required

Probe Guide

Memo

On a ﬂickering LCD, the screen is ﬂuctuating at half the frequency of the vertical scanning frequency. When you

measure a display in this state, the luminance and the chromaticity vary if you set the same integration time as the vertical scanning frequency. When measuring with the measurement synchronization mode set to MANUAL, set the integration time double (or another even multiple of) the vertical scanning frequency to ensure stable LCD measurement.

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Measurement Functions of Probes

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:

• Luminance of the display to be measured

• Measurement mode

• Data output method (RS-232C or USB)

• Baud rate (for RS-232C)

• Number of probe to be used

Typical measurement speeds are described in the speciﬁcations.

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3. Measurement Modes

A probe has the following measurement modes:

Measurement mode Description of mode

xyLv mode Mode for displaying and outputting chromaticity coordinates x, y and luminance Lv

TduvLv mode Mode for displaying and outputting correlated color temperature T, color dierence from

blackbody locus duv, and luminance Lv

u'v'Lv mode Mode for displaying and outputting u'v' chromaticity diagram coordinates (CIE1976 UCS

chromaticity diagram) and luminance Lv

Flicker mode Displays the ﬂicker amount in the contrast method (AC/DC). The unit is “%”.

Displays the ﬂicker amount in the JEITA method. The unit is “dB”.

XYZ mode Mode for displaying and outputting tristimulus values XYZ

λdPeLv mode Mode for displaying and outputting dominant wavelength λd, excitation purity Pe, and

luminance Lv

* Under the initial settings, the mode is set to xyLv mode at the start-up.

Probe Guide

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User Memory

1. About Calibration Channels

A probe has calibration channels from CH00 to CH99 (100 channels in total). The following can be set for each of CH00 to CH99:

(1) Correction coecient 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 targets or IDs. Users can use CH01 to CH99 for calibration or saving targets. Under the initial settings, CH01 to CH99 are also provided with the same Konica Minolta calibration value as with CH00. Each channel can also be assigned with an ID.

How the memory is used during user calibration

xyLv calibration value

for W

Measured value for W

Used for single-point calibration

Used for RGB+W matrix calibration

xyLv calibration

value for R

Measured value

for R

xyLv calibration

value for G

Measured value

for G

xyLv calibration

value for B

Measured value

for B

2. About Targets

Targets become the base color for measuring how dierent another measurable color is, which is required for color dierence display. Targets can be set for each probe of each calibration channel. Targets are set after the following operations: (1) User calibration: After user calibration, the calibration value is set as a target at the same time. (2) Setting/changing a target: To be performed in the following cases:

• To set a target in calibration channel CH00

• To set a dierent color from user calibration as a target in a user-calibrated calibration

channel

• To perform measurement without performing user calibration but in accordance with the Konica Minolta calibration standard and to use color dierence display

• If a correction coecient for user calibration is input, a target is set at the same time, which erases the previously set target.

• To change a set target, set/change a target. Changing a target does not change the correction coecient set for user calibration.

In a same calibration channel, the target is saved to common channel, irrespective of measurement mode. As a result, the target set last is saved, irrespective of measurement mode. For one calibration channel and one probe number:

• The correction coecient for user calibration is common to xyLv mode, TduvLv mode, u'v'Lv mode, and XYZ mode.

• The target is common to all measurement modes.

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3. About User Calibration

• User calibration allows users to set their own correction coecients to the calibration channel of the probe by measuring any display colors and setting calibration values (x, y, Lv) to the instrument. Afterward, the value corrected with the speciﬁed correction coecients will be displayed/output for every measurement.

• Two types of user calibration can be performed for a CA-410 series probe: single-point calibration and RGB+W matrix calibration.

• RGB+W matrix calibration has been performed when the instrument is shipped from the factory.

• User calibration is performed independently for each probe.

• User calibration can be performed for every calibration channel (except for CH00).

• 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 coecients. (1) Corrects the dierence in the reading due to the deviation of spectral response from the CIE 1931 color-matching

function.

(2) Corrects the dierence in the readings between probes when multiple probes are used for measurement.

• When user calibration is performed, the color is set to the same calibration channel as its target at the same time. Targets become the base color for displaying how dierent another measurable color is, which is used as the base for color dierence display.

Probe Guide

When multiple probes are used

When using multiple probes for measurement, you can correct the dierence in the readings by performing user calibration as follows:

When the target color value for the display to be measured is known

Make a standardized color display on a standard display and perform user calibration for all probes.

When the target color value for the display to be measured is not known

(1) Determine one master probe. (2) Set the measurement mode to xyLv mode, make the master probe face perpendicular to the display on which the target

color is displayed, and perform measurement. (3) Record the measured value. (4) Using the display on which the target color is displayed and the value displayed in (3), perform user calibration for other

probes.

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Speciﬁcations of Each Probe

Speciﬁcations of Each Probe (1)

CA-P427 CA-P427H

Measurement area Ø27 mm Ø27 mm

Acceptance angle ±2.5° ±2.5°

Accuracy guaranteed measurement distance 30±10 mm 30±10 mm

Display range Luminance 0.0001 to 5000 cd/m

0.0001 to 30000 cd/m

Chromaticity Displayed in 4 digits Displayed in 4 digits

Luminance Accuracy guaranteed luminance range 0.001 to 5000 cd/m

Accuracy (for white)

Repeatability

(2σ)

AUTO 0.001 - cd/m

*1, *3

0.001 - cd/m

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

±9% ---

±2% ±9%

±1.5% ±2%

±1.5% ±1.5%

10% ---

1% 10%

0.40% 1%

0.10% 0.40%

0.10% 0.10%

Chromaticity Accuracy guaranteed luminance range 0.01 to 5000 cd/m

Flicker (Contrast)

Accuracy (for white)

*1, *3

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Repeatability

(2σ)

In 100 cd/m2 (for monochrome)

AUTO 0.01 - cd/m

100 cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Measurement luminance range 5 to 1500 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.25 to 65 Hz 0.25 to 65 Hz

Accuracy

30 Hz, AC/DC 10% sine wave

60 Hz, AC/DC 10% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

20 to 65 Hz,

±0.003 ---

±0.002 ±0.003

±0.002 ±0.002

±0.003 ±0.003

0.0035 ---

0.0015 0.0035

0.0004 0.0015

0.0003 0.0004

0.0002 0.0003

± 0.4% ± 0.4%

± 0.7% ± 0.7%

0.3% 0.3%

0.01 to 30000 cd/m

0.1 to 30000 cd/m

30 to 9000 cd/m

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Flicker (CA-310 Mode)

Flicker (JEITA)

Measurement luminance range 5 to 1500 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.42 to 65 Hz 0.42 to 65 Hz

Accuracy

Repeatability (2σ)

30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

±0.35 dB ±0.35 dB

±0.35 dB ---

0.1 dB 0.1 dB

0.3 dB ---

30 to 9000 cd/m

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Speciﬁcations of Each Probe (1)

CA-P427 CA-P427H

Flicker (Contrast)

Measurement luminance range 5 to 5000 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.25 to 200 Hz 0.25 to 200 Hz

Accuracy 30 Hz,

± 1.2% ± 1.2%

30 to 30000 cd/m

AC/DC 10% sine wave

60 Hz,

± 1.7% ± 1.7%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

20 to 65 Hz,

1.7% 1.7%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)

Flicker (JEITA)

Measurement luminance range 5 to 4500 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.42 to 200 Hz 0.42 to 200 Hz

Accuracy 30 Hz,

±0.35 dB ±0.35 dB

30 to 27000 cd/m

AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz,

±0.35 dB ---

AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

30 Hz,

0.4 dB 0.4 dB

AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz,

1.5 dB ---

AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

Waveform Measurement luminance range 1 to 5000 cd/m

6 to 30000 cd/m

Sampling frequency 3 kHz 3 kHz

Accuracy guaranteed measurement

speed

LVxy AUTO 1 time/sec (0.001 - cd/m2) 1 time/sec (0.01 - cd/m2)

5 times/sec (0.15 - cd/m

20 times/sec (2 - cd/m

) 5 times/sec (0.9 - cd/m2)

) 20 times/sec (12 - cd/m2)

Flicker (Contrast) 20 times/sec 20 times/sec

Flicker (JEITA) 0.5 times/sec (at 1 Hz pitch)

2.5 times/sec (at 10 Hz pitch)

Measurement synchronization mode NTSC, PAL, EXT, UNIV, INT, MANU

(4 ms to 4 s)

0.5 times/sec (at 1 Hz pitch)

2.5 times/sec (at 10 Hz pitch)

NTSC, PAL, EXT, UNIV, INT, MANU (4 ms to 4 s)

Measurement speed mode AUTO, LTD. AUTO, SLOW, FAST AUTO, LTD. AUTO, SLOW, FAST

Range to be measured (vertical sync frequency) 0.5 to 240 Hz (luminance and

chromaticity)

0.5 to 130 Hz (ﬂicker)

0.5 to 240 Hz (luminance and chromaticity)

0.5 to 130 Hz (ﬂicker)

User calibration channel 99 channels 99 channels

Interface Communication USB 2.0, RS-232C USB 2.0, RS-232C

Trigger In & Out (5 V) In & Out (5 V)

Size 42 x 42 x 139.7 42 x 42 x 139.7

Weight 270 g (including mount) 270 g (including mount)

Power supply 5 V DC (input from USB bus

power line or RS communication connector)

Operating temperature/humidity range

Temperature: 10 to 35°C, Relative humidity: 85% or less with no

5 V DC (input from USB bus power line or RS communication connector)

condensation

Storage temperature/humidity range 0 to 45°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no

condensation

Probe Guide

Measured with Konica Minolta’s speciﬁed PC and probe connected directly, using the supplied measurement software. *1: Measured under Konica Minolta's standard light source (6,500 K). *2: The luminance for monochrome is measured when reading of luminance for white is 100 cd/m

. *3: Temperature 23°C/±2°C, relative humidity 40%±10% *4: In NTSC sync mode using USB with one probe *5: Amount of changed indicated values (with indicated values of 23°C, 40% for reference): Range for luminance (white) is no more than

±2%; range for chromaticity (with measured luminance of 100 cd/m

) is no more than ±0.002 (white) / ±0.003 (monochrome)

*6: “Flicker (CA-310 Mode)” and “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)” are mode names for PC Software CA-S40. “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)”

can only be used when no CA-DP40 data processor is connected.

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Speciﬁcations of Each Probe (2)

CA-P410 CA-P410H

Measurement area Ø10 mm Ø10 mm

Acceptance angle ±5° ±5°

Accuracy guaranteed measurement distance 30±5 mm 30±5 mm

Display range Luminance 0.0001 to 5000 cd/m

Chromaticity Displayed in 4 digits Displayed in 4 digits

Luminance Accuracy guaranteed luminance range 0.01 to 5000 cd/m

Accuracy (for white)

Repeatability

(2σ)

AUTO 0.001 - cd/m

*1, *3

0.001 - cd/m

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

--- ---

±2.5% ---

±2% ±2.5%

±2% ±2%

±1.5% ±2%

±1.5% ±1.5%

--- ---

2% ---

0.60% 2%

0.20% 0.60%

0.10% 0.20%

0.10% 0.10%

Chromaticity Accuracy guaranteed luminance range 0.01 to 5000 cd/m

Flicker (Contrast)

Accuracy (for white)

*1, *3

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Repeatability

(2σ)

In 100 cd/m2 (for monochrome)

AUTO 0.01 - cd/m

100 cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Measurement luminance range 15 to 3000 cd/m2 or more 90 to 18000 cd/m2 or more

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.25 to 65 Hz 0.25 to 65 Hz

Accuracy

30 Hz, AC/DC 10% sine wave

60 Hz, AC/DC 10% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

20 to 65 Hz,

±0.006 ---

±0.002 ±0.006

±0.002 ±0.002

±0.003 ±0.003

0.0070 ---

0.0020 0.0070

0.0008 0.0020

0.0005 0.0008

0.0003 0.0005

± 0.4% ± 0.4%

± 0.7% ± 0.7%

0.3% 0.3%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Flicker (CA-310 Mode)

Flicker (JEITA)

Measurement luminance range 15 to 3000 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.42 to 65 Hz 0.42 to 65 Hz

Accuracy

Repeatability (2σ)

30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

±0.35 dB ±0.35 dB

±0.35 dB ---

0.1 dB 0.1 dB

0.3 dB ---

or more 90 to 18000 cd/m2 or more

0.0001 to 30000 cd/m

0.1 to 30000 cd/m

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Speciﬁcations of Each Probe (2)

CA-P410 CA-P410H

Flicker (Contrast)

Measurement luminance range 15 to 5000 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.25 to 200 Hz 0.25 to 200 Hz

Accuracy 30 Hz,

± 0.7% ± 0.7%

90 to 30000 cd/m

AC/DC 10% sine wave

60 Hz,

± 1.1% ± 1.1%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

20 to 65 Hz,

1.0% 1.0%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)

Flicker (JEITA)

Measurement luminance range 15 to 5000 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.42 to 200 Hz 0.42 to 200 Hz

Accuracy 30 Hz,

±0.35 dB ±0.35 dB

90 to 30000 cd/m

AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz,

±0.35 dB ---

AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

30 Hz,

0.3 dB 0.3 dB

AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz,

0.9 dB ---

AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

Waveform Measurement luminance range 1 to 5000 cd/m

6 to 30000 cd/m

Sampling frequency 3 kHz 3 kHz

Accuracy guaranteed measurement

speed

LVxy AUTO 1 time/sec (0.01 - cd/m2) 1 time/sec (0.1 - cd/m2)

5 times/sec (0.15 - cd/m

20 times/sec (2 - cd/m

) 5 times/sec (0.9 - cd/m2)

) 20 times/sec (12 - cd/m2)

Flicker (Contrast) 20 times/sec 20 times/sec

Flicker (JEITA) 0.5 times/sec (at 1 Hz pitch)

2.5 times/sec (at 10 Hz pitch)

Measurement synchronization mode NTSC, PAL, EXT, UNIV, INT, MANU

(4 ms to 4 s)

0.5 times/sec (at 1 Hz pitch)

2.5 times/sec (at 10 Hz pitch)

NTSC, PAL, EXT, UNIV, INT, MANU (4 ms to 4 s)

Measurement speed mode AUTO, LTD. AUTO, SLOW, FAST AUTO, LTD. AUTO, SLOW, FAST

Range to be measured (vertical sync frequency) 0.5 to 240 Hz (luminance and

chromaticity)

0.5 to 130 Hz (ﬂicker)

0.5 to 240 Hz (luminance and chromaticity)

0.5 to 130 Hz (ﬂicker)

User calibration channel 99 channels 99 channels

Interface Communication USB 2.0, RS-232C USB 2.0, RS-232C

Trigger In & Out (5 V) In & Out (5 V)

Size 42 x 42 x 173.5 42 x 42 x 173.5

Weight 200 g (including mount) 280 g (including mount)

Power supply 5 V DC (input from USB bus

power line or RS communication connector)

Operating temperature/humidity range

Temperature: 10 to 35°C, Relative humidity: 85% or less with no

5 V DC (input from USB bus power line or RS communication connector)

condensation

Storage temperature/humidity range 0 to 45°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no

condensation

Probe Guide

±2%; range for chromaticity (with measured luminance of 100 cd/m

) is no more than ±0.002 (white) / ±0.003 (monochrome)

*6: “Flicker (CA-310 Mode)” and “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)” are mode names for PC Software CA-S40. “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)”

can only be used when no CA-DP40 data processor is connected.

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Speciﬁcations of Each Probe (3)

CA-MP410 CA-MP410H

Measurement area Ø10 mm Ø10 mm

Acceptance angle ±5° ±5°

Accuracy guaranteed measurement distance 10±5 mm 10±5 mm

Display range Luminance 0.0001 to 5000 cd/m

Chromaticity Displayed in 4 digits Displayed in 4 digits

Luminance Accuracy guaranteed luminance range 0.01 to 5000 cd/m

Accuracy (for white)

Repeatability

(2σ)

AUTO 0.001 - cd/m

*1, *3

0.001 - cd/m

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

--- ---

±2.5% ---

±2% ±2.5%

±2% ±2%

±1.5% ±2%

±1.5% ±1.5%

--- ---

2.4% ---

0.70% 2.4%

0.25% 0.70%

0.12% 0.25%

0.10% 0.12%

Chromaticity Accuracy guaranteed luminance range 0.01 to 5000 cd/m

Flicker (Contrast)

Accuracy (for white)

*1, *3

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Repeatability

(2σ)

In 100 cd/m2 (for monochrome)

AUTO 0.01 - cd/m

100 cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Measurement luminance range 15 to 3000 cd/m2 or more 90 to 18000 cd/m2 or more

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.25 to 65 Hz 0.25 to 65 Hz

Accuracy

30 Hz, AC/DC 10% sine wave

60 Hz, AC/DC 10% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

20 to 65 Hz,

±0.006 ---

±0.002 ±0.006

±0.002 ±0.002

±0.003 ±0.003

0.0085 ---

0.0025 0.0085

0.0010 0.0025

0.0006 0.0010

0.0004 0.0006

± 0.4% ± 0.4%

± 0.7% ± 0.7%

0.3% 0.3%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Flicker (CA-310 Mode)

Flicker (JEITA)

Measurement luminance range 15 to 3000 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.42 to 65 Hz 0.42 to 65 Hz

Accuracy

Repeatability (2σ)

30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

±0.35 dB ±0.35 dB

±0.35 dB ---

0.1 dB 0.1 dB

0.3 dB ---

or more 90 to 18000 cd/m2 or more

0.0001 to 30000 cd/m

0.1 to 30000 cd/m

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Speciﬁcations of Each Probe (3)

CA-MP410 CA-MP410H

Flicker (Contrast)

Measurement luminance range 15 to 5000 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.25 to 200 Hz 0.25 to 200 Hz

Accuracy 30 Hz,

± 0.9% ± 0.9%

90 to 30000 cd/m

AC/DC 10% sine wave

60 Hz,

± 1.3% ± 1.3%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

20 to 65 Hz,

1.3% 1.3%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)

Flicker (JEITA)

Measurement luminance range 15 to 5000 cd/m

Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.42 to 200 Hz 0.42 to 200 Hz

Accuracy 30 Hz,

±0.35 dB ±0.35 dB

90 to 30000 cd/m

AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz,

±0.35 dB ---

AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

30 Hz,

0.3 dB 0.3 dB

AC/DC 4% sine wave

30 Hz,

1.2 dB ---

AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

Waveform Measurement luminance range 1 to 5000 cd/m

6 to 30000 cd/m

Sampling frequency 3 kHz 3 kHz

Accuracy guaranteed measurement

speed

LVxy AUTO 1 time/sec (0.01 - cd/m2) 1 time/sec (0.1 - cd/m2)

5 times/sec (0.15 - cd/m

20 times/sec (2 - cd/m

) 5 times/sec (0.9 - cd/m2)

) 20 times/sec (12 - cd/m2)

Flicker (Contrast) 20 times/sec 20 times/sec

Flicker (JEITA) 0.5 times/sec (at 1 Hz pitch)

2.5 times/sec (at 10 Hz pitch)

Measurement synchronization mode NTSC, PAL, EXT, UNIV, INT, MANU

(4 ms to 4 s)

0.5 times/sec (at 1 Hz pitch)

2.5 times/sec (at 10 Hz pitch)

NTSC, PAL, EXT, UNIV, INT, MANU (4 ms to 4 s)

Measurement speed mode AUTO, LTD. AUTO, SLOW, FAST AUTO, LTD. AUTO, SLOW, FAST

Range to be measured (vertical sync frequency) 0.5 to 240 Hz (luminance and

chromaticity)

0.5 to 130 Hz (ﬂicker)

0.5 to 240 Hz (luminance and chromaticity)

0.5 to 130 Hz (ﬂicker)

User calibration channel 99 channels 99 channels

Interface Communication USB 2.0, RS-232C USB 2.0, RS-232C

Trigger In & Out (5 V) In & Out (5 V)

Size 42 x 42 x 77 42 x 42 x 77

Weight 200 g (including mount) 200 g (including mount)

Power supply 5 V DC (input from USB bus

power line or RS communication connector)

Operating temperature/humidity range

Temperature: 10 to 35°C, Relative humidity: 85% or less with no

5 V DC (input from USB bus power line or RS communication connector)

condensation

Storage temperature/humidity range 0 to 45°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no

condensation

Probe Guide

±2%; range for chromaticity (with measured luminance of 100 cd/m

) is no more than ±0.002 (white) / ±0.003 (monochrome)

*6: “Flicker (CA-310 Mode)” and “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)” are mode names for PC Software CA-S40. “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)”

can only be used when no CA-DP40 data processor is connected.

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Speciﬁcations of Each Probe (4)

CA-VP427 CA-VP410

Measurement area Ø27 mm Ø10 mm

Acceptance angle ±2.5° ±8.5°

Accuracy guaranteed measurement distance 30±10 mm 30±5 mm

Display range Luminance 0.0001 to 3000 cd/m

Chromaticity Displayed in 4 digits Displayed in 4 digits

Luminance Accuracy guaranteed luminance range 0.001 to 3000 cd/m

Accuracy (for white)

*1, *3

0.001 - cd/m

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Repeatability

(2σ)

AUTO 0.001 - cd/m

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Chromaticity Accuracy guaranteed luminance range 0.01 to 3000 cd/m

Accuracy (for white)

*1, *3

0.01 - cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Repeatability

(2σ)

In 100 cd/m2 (for monochrome)

AUTO 0.01 - cd/m

100 cd/m

0.1 - cd/m

1 - cd/m

10 - cd/m

100 - cd/m

Flicker

(Contrast)

Measurement luminance range --- --Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) --- --Accuracy

30 Hz, AC/DC 10% sine wave 60 Hz, AC/DC 10% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

20 to 65 Hz,

±9% ±9%

±2% ±2.5%

±1.5% ±2%

±1.5% ±1.5%

10% 7%

1% 1%

0.25% 0.25%

0.10% 0.10%

±0.003 ±0.003

±0.002 ±0.002

±0.003 ±0.003

0.0030 0.0020

0.0008 0.0008

0.0003 0.0003

0.0002 0.0002

--- ---

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Flicker (JEITA)

Flicker (CA-310 Mode)

Measurement luminance range --- --Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) --- --Accuracy

Repeatability (2σ)

30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave 30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave 30 Hz, AC/DC 4% sine wave 30 Hz, AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

--- ---

0.0001 to 3000 cd/m

0.001 to 3000 cd/m

0.01 to 3000 cd/m

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Speciﬁcations of Each Probe (4)

CA-VP427 CA-VP410

Flicker

(Contrast)

Measurement luminance range 5 to 3000 cd/m Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.25 to 200 Hz 0.25 to 200 Hz Accuracy

30 Hz,

± 1.1% ± 0.4%

15 to 3000 cd/m

AC/DC 10% sine wave 60 Hz,

± 1.7% ± 0.7%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

20 to 65 Hz,

1.6% 0.3%

AC/DC 10% sine wave

Flicker (JEITA)

XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)

Measurement luminance range 5 to 3000 cd/m Range to be measured (ﬂicker frequency) 0.42 to 200 Hz 0.42 to 200 Hz Accuracy 30 Hz,

±0.35 dB ±0.35 dB

15 to 2000 cd/m

AC/DC 4% sine wave 30 Hz,

±0.35 dB ±0.35 dB

AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

Repeatability (2σ)

30 Hz,

0.4 dB 0.1 dB

AC/DC 4% sine wave 30 Hz,

1.4 dB 0.3 dB

AC/DC 1.2% sine wave

Waveform Measurement luminance range 1 to 3000 cd/m

1 to 2500 cd/m

Sampling frequency 3 kHz 3 kHz

Accuracy guaranteed measurement

speed

LVxy AUTO 0.001 - cd/m

0.15 - cd/m

2 - cd/m

1 time/sec 1 time/sec

5 times/sec 5 times/sec

20 times/sec 20 times/sec

Flicker (Contrast) --- ---

Flicker (JEITA) --- ---

Measurement synchronization mode NTSC, PAL, EXT, UNIV, INT, MANU

(4mS to 4S)

NTSC, PAL, EXT, UNIV, INT, MANU (4mS to 4S)

Measurement speed mode AUTO, LTD. AUTO, SLOW, FAST AUTO, LTD. AUTO, SLOW, FAST

Range to be measured (vertical sync frequency) 0.5 to 240 Hz (luminance and

chromaticity)

0.5 to 240 Hz (luminance and chromaticity)

User calibration channel 99 channels 99 channels

Interface Communication USB 2.0, RS-232C USB 2.0, RS-232C

Trigger In & Out (5 V) In & Out (5 V)

Size 47 x 47 x 190.5 47 x 47 x 226.5

Weight 510 g (including mount) 570 g (including mount)

Power supply 5 V DC (input from USB bus

power line or RS communication connector)

Operating temperature/humidity range

Temperature: 10 to 35°C, Relative humidity: 85% or less with no

5 V DC (input from USB bus power line or RS communication connector)

condensation

Storage temperature/humidity range 0 to 45°C, relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no

condensation

Probe Guide

±2%; range for chromaticity (with measured luminance of 100 cd/m

) is no more than ±0.002 (white) / ±0.003 (monochrome)

*6: “Flicker (CA-310 Mode)” and “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)” are mode names for PC Software CA-S40. “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)”

can only be used when no CA-DP40 data processor is connected.

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PC Software

CA-S40

CA-S40Overview

PC Software CA-S40 ................................................................38

Overview ................................................................................ 39

System environment ....................................................................40

Operating requirements.....................................................................40

Instruments controlled ......................................................................40

Language ...........................................................................................40

Setup ........................................................................................... 40

Major functions ............................................................................ 41

Operation ﬂow ............................................................................. 42

Notes on measurement ................................................................. 43

Operation Guide .....................................................................44

Preparing and starting the software .............................................. 45

Measurement ............................................................................... 46

Measurement condition settings ................................................... 54

User calibration ............................................................................ 60

Target settings ............................................................................. 65

Data processor data...................................................................... 66

Appendix ................................................................................ 69

GuideAppendix

Operation

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PC Software CA-S40

Safety Precautions

Before using the software, please read this manual as well as the instruction manuals of your instrument and personal computer (PC) carefully to ensure safe and correct use.

Introduction

PC Software CA-S40 For Color Analyzers is software that loads and saves measurements and data on a computer connected with the probe or data processor of Display Color Analyzer CA-410 via a USB cable. Please note that this manual assumes that the reader is familiar with the basic operations of Windows. The USB ﬂash drive, provided as a standard accessory, includes a PDF version of this instruction manual. To view PDF ﬁles, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader® from Adobe Systems Incorporated. The latest Adobe Acrobat Reader® can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website.

Software License Agreement

The terms of the license agreement for this software are provided in the [Software License Agreement] dialog box displayed during the installation process. This software can be used only if you agree to all the terms of the agreement. KONICA MINOLTA holds the copyrights to the CA-410 USB driver and this manual stored on the USB ﬂash drive.

Notes on Use

• This software is application software for use with Windows 7, Windows 10, and macOS Sierra. Please note that this

software does not include any OS.

• One of the above OS must be installed on the PC in order to use this software.

• When plugging the USB ﬂash drive into the USB port of your PC, note the correct orientation and plug it in gently.

• To connect the CA-410 series probe or data processor to a PC, you need the dedicated USB driver.

• This software only controls the CA-410 series probe or data processor connected to the PC with a USB cable. It is not

possible to control the probe or data processor of the CA-410 series connected by anything other than USB with this software. It does not support the CA-210 or CA-310 series.

• Make sure that the connector is oriented correctly and connected securely.

• Do not touch or otherwise dirty the terminal portion of the connector or subject the terminals to unreasonable force.

• Use a cord with a suitable length. Putting tension on the cable may cause connection failure or wire breakage.

• Disconnect the connection cord only by holding the plug or the connector. Also, do not pull the cord itself or bend it with

unreasonable force.

• Avoid exposing the USB ﬂash drive to rapid temperature changes and condensation.

• Avoid leaving it in locations where it may be exposed to high temperatures from direct sunlight or heaters.

• Do not drop the USB ﬂash drive or subject it to strong impact.

• Keep the USB ﬂash drive away from water, alcohol, paint thinners, and other such substances.

• When removing the USB ﬂash drive, follow the instructions on the manual for your PC.

Notes on Storage

• Keep the USB ﬂash drive in a safe place.

• Avoid leaving the USB ﬂash drive in locations where it may be exposed to high temperatures from direct sunlight or

heaters.

• Do not keep the USB ﬂash drive in a humid environment.

Every eort 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 dierent from actual screen images. Windows screens are shown in most cases. Menu items, button names, etc. and their respective functions are the same under macOS even if their position on the screen is slightly dierent.

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Overview

System environment........................................................................................................ 40

Operating requirements ............................................................................................. 40

Instruments controlled ............................................................................................... 40

Language ................................................................................................................... 40

Setup .............................................................................................................................. 40

1. Installing the software (Windows) ......................................................................... 40

2. Uninstalling the software (Windows) ..................................................................... 40

3. Installing the software (macOS) ............................................................................ 40

4. Uninstalling the software (macOS) ........................................................................ 40

Major functions ............................................................................................................... 41

Operation ﬂow ................................................................................................................. 42

Notes on measurement ................................................................................................... 43

1. Notes on hardware operation ................................................................................ 43

CA-S40Overview

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System environment

Operating requirements

OS Windows 7 Professional 32bit (with hotﬁx KB2964073 applied)

Windows 7 Professional 64bit (with hotﬁx KB2964073 applied) Windows 10 Pro 32bit Windows 10 Pro 64bit macOS Sierra

• Hotﬁx KB2964073 for Windows 7 can be obtained from the following Microsoft® website: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2964073/stop-error-7e-or-stop-error-d1-occurs-during-read-operations-on-a-usbs

• The PC’s system conﬁguration must be either that recommended for the above OS or have the following speciﬁcations, whichever is higher.

PC Computer equipped with Intel Core i series, or equivalent or higher processor RAM 4 GB or more Hard disk More than 100 MB of available space

Out of the above, there must be at least 50 MB of available space on the system drive (drive where

the OS is installed)

Display resolution 1280 x 768 or higher, 16-bit color or higher Other USB port required to connect the USB ﬂash drive

USB 2.0 or above required to connect the instrument

Instruments controlled

CA-410 data processor: CA-DP40 CA-410 probe: CA-P427 / P427H / P410 / P410H / MP410 / MP410H / VP427 / VP410

Language

Display language English

Setup

1. Installing the software (Windows)

Double-click [setup.exe] on the supplied USB ﬂash drive or in the Windows folder where the ﬁle was downloaded. Proceed as instructed on the screen. When you agree to the license agreement, the installation process starts and the following folders are created under the [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] - [Uninstall a program], select CA-S40 from the list, and double-click it or click [Uninstall].

3. Installing the software (macOS)

Double-click [setup.pkg] on the supplied USB ﬂash drive or in the Mac folder where the ﬁle was downloaded. Proceed as instructed on the screen. When you agree to the license agreement, the installation process starts and the following folders are created under the [Application] folder. The program and manual are installed, and the CA-S40 startup menu is registered in the Launchpad. [Application] – [KONICA MINOLTA] – [CA-S40]

4. Uninstalling the software (macOS)

Right-click the CA-S40 application and click [Move to Trash].

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Major functions

Display (Color) Lv, x, y, Lv, u', v’, Lv, Tcp, duv, X, Y, Z, Lv, λd, and Pe values, chromaticity diagram, and trend graph

(JEITA) Flicker value (dB) and trend graph, spectral intensity value and graph, and waveform graph (FMA) Flicker value (%) and trend graph

About displayed values

• Although the CA-S40 oers a higher calculation accuracy through internal calculations using more decimal places than found in the displayed values, some calculations, such as rounding, and those during color space conversion may result in a dierent minimum decimal place from the output of the instrument by one digit. In addition, plotted positions may also dier from those obtained from the displayed values for the same reason.

Instrument control Single measurement Continuous measurement Interval measurement Color and FMA Number of measurements: 1 to 4,000 times/Measurement interval: 0 to 7,259 sec Number of measurements: 4,001 to 40,000 times/Measurement interval: 1 to 7,259 sec JEITA Number of measurements: 1 to 4,000 times/Measurement interval: 0 to 7,259 sec Instrument settings Retrieval of data stored in the instrument User calibration Data processors cannot be connected when using ver. 1.1 or earlier of the CA-S40 for macOS.

CA-S40Overview

Target Writing of a target to the instrument

Data list Listing of measurement data

Edit (delete, copy)

External input/output Saving in text/CSV format, copying lists to the clipboard

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Operation ﬂow

Connect the instrument

Start the software

(P.45)

When multiple instruments are connected

Set up the instrument

Zero calibration

Measurement

Single measurement

Set the measurement conditions

User calibration

Set the target

Continuous measurement Interval measurement Package

Set up options

(P.54)

(P.49, P.60)

(P.65)

Select the instrument

(P.57)

(P.46)

Exit the software

Disconnect the instrument

(P.45)

Import or save data

Import measurement data

Save list and graph

(P.49)

(P.47, P.50)

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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-410 series connected by USB. It is not possible to control the probe or data processor of the CA-410 series connected by anything other than USB with this software. Also, the CA-210/310 series can not be used with this software.

• The CA-VP410 high-sensitivity probe has a large aperture angle, which creates a higher dependence on panel directivity. When measuring panels with high directivity, run arbitrary calibration and use the probe without rotating it from the calibrated position.

CA-S40Overview

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Operation Guide

Preparing and starting the software ................................................................................. 45

1. Connect the instrument and start the software ...................................................... 45

Measurement .................................................................................................................. 46

1. Chromaticity measurement .................................................................................. 46

1-1. Screen layout ............................................................................................... 46

1-2. Measurement type ....................................................................................... 48

1-3. Data display ................................................................................................. 48

1-4. Color display window ................................................................................... 48

2. Common operations ............................................................................................. 49

3. Individual functions .............................................................................................. 49

3-1. Gamma measurement (only for chromaticity measurement) ........................ 50

4. Flicker measurement (JEITA) ................................................................................ 51

5. Flicker measurement (FMA) .................................................................................. 52

6. Waveform measurement

Measurement condition settings ..................................................................................... 54

1. Measurement condition settings <Setting> tab ..................................................... 54

1-1. Measurement mode settings [Mode tab - Mode Settings] ............................. 54

1-2. Calibration channel selection [Mode tab - Memory Info.] .............................. 55

1-3. JEITA frequency characteristics settings [Weighting Factor tab] .................... 55

1-4. Frequency search [SYNC Assist tab – Settings] .............................................. 56

2. Option settings <Info> tab .................................................................................... 57

2-1. Selecting the date display format and luminance unit ................................... 57

2-2. Instrument selection CA Info. ....................................................................... 57

2-3. Switching between data processor and probe .............................................. 58

3. Command communication <Command> tab ......................................................... 59

......................................................................................... 53

User calibration ............................................................................................................... 60

1. About user calibration <User Calib> tab ................................................................ 60

2. User calibration procedure .................................................................................... 60

2-1. RGB+W matrix calibration ............................................................................ 60

2-2. Single-point calibration ................................................................................ 63

2-3. ID setup ....................................................................................................... 63

3. Specifying the calibration coecients <Settings> window ..................................... 64

3-1. Selecting a calibrated channel ...................................................................... 64

Target settings ................................................................................................................. 65

1. Setting the target .................................................................................................. 65

Data processor data ......................................................................................................... 66

1. Handling of stored data ........................................................................................ 66

2. Handling of Log data ............................................................................................. 67

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Preparing and starting the software

1. Connect the instrument and start the software

Connect the instrument

(1) Connect the instrument (CA probe or data processor) to the PC’s USB port. When connecting the instrument, connect

it to a USB port that can supply power to the probe. When a message appears prompting for the installation of the USB driver, install the USB driver in the [Driver] folder.

(2) Check whether the probe’s LED indicator blinks.

(3) 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.46)

• When multiple instruments are connected, the instrument selection screen appears. Select one instrument. (See

2-2. Instrument selection CA Info. on P.57)

• When no instrument is connected, the error screen appears.

• When the software starts and the instrument to be used has been chosen, the information of the instrument is

displayed in the status bar, indicating that it is ready to be operated from the PC.

• If a probe that has not been calibrated to its zero point is directly connected to the PC, the internal shutter closes automatically to start zero calibration.

• When zero calibration is completed, the LED indicator changes from blinking to lighting up steadily.

Notes: The probe operates on USB bus power and requires 5 V and 300 mA. It is recommended that an AC power

supply is used for the PC as necessary. It is also recommended that the instrument be disconnected whenever it is not in use.

CA-S40

(4) Click [Settings] and set the measurement conditions.

Disconnect the instrument

Exit the software and disconnect the instrument from the PC.

Precautions for connecting the instrument

• When the instrument’s communication is controlled by another PC or other software, CA-S40 cannot control its communication. Make sure that the instrument’s communication is not controlled by other software. If it is, exit that software as necessary. If the instrument is connected to another PC, disconnect that connection to ensure that it is only connected to the intended controlling PC.

• Connection-related problems (*) may occur and an error message such as "CA device not connected" may be displayed even after an instrument has been connected successfully and proper communication has been established. In this case, restart CA-S40 after checking that the cable is connected and that the instrument (if a data processor is connected) is turned on. Also, the instrument (data processor or probe) may not operate if the operating system on your PC is started (or restarted) after the PC is connected to the instrument using a cable. In this case, exit CA-S40 and, if the instrument is a data processor, turn it o and then on again, and if the instrument is a probe, disconnect and reconnect it to the PC before restarting CA-S40. * Ex.  When CA-S40 is operated after one of the probes is disconnected from the data processor while the CA-S40 is

running with one or more probes connected to the data processor

 When the [ESC] key of the data processor is pressed while CA-S40 is running

• If your PC enters power-saving mode while connected to a measurement instrument (such as a probe or data processor) via USB, communication operations, such as for continuous measurement, may stop, or a forced termination of Windows (blue screen) may occur. When using the PC in a high communication load situation, such as with continuous measurement, change the power-saving mode settings in the PC control panel to prevent Windows from entering powersaving mode.

• A Firewall alert may be displayed when CA-S40 is started for the ﬁrst time after installation. In this case, click “Allow access” to grant access because CA-S40 does not connect to an external network.

• If you start the CA-S40 while the data processor startup screen is displayed, connection may not be possible. Please start up the CA-S40 after the data processor starts up and zero calibration is completed.

Guide

Operation

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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

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

(9) (12) (13)(10)

(16)

(11)

(14)

(8)(7) (15)

(1) Function selection

Chromaticity measurement (Color), Flicker (JEITA), Flicker (FMA), Waveform

(2) Instrument information

Information about the instrument that is connected to the PC is displayed.

(3) Probe information

Probe information is displayed when a data processor is connected. Click here to select the probe.

(4) Measurement information

This section displays the synchronization mode, measurement speed, calibration mode, and measurement status.

(5) Help function

The instruction manual, saved on the PC when the software was installed, opens.

(6) License information

Click here to open a screen that shows the software name and version along with copyright information.

(7) Individual functions (pop-up)

Zero calibration, settings, data import from data processor, user calibration, gamma measurement

(8) Measurement start/pause/stop button (Operation with shortcut keys of Windows: Ctrl + M, macOS: Command + M is

possible) (9) Color space selection tab (10) Latest data display

This area shows the latest data in the color space speciﬁed in the color space selection tab above.

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(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. Right-click  to Clipboard  Background Color: Black Background Color: White to File  Background Color: Black Background Color: White * When the chromaticity diagram is enlarged or reduced during a continuous

measurement or interval measurement, the plotting may momentarily stop. (Measurement is continuing)

(12) Data display toggling

Toggles between showing both the data list and trend graph, data list only, and trend graph only

(13) Data list (displayed when [List+Trend Graph] or [List] is selected for data display)

• Right-click on the list to display the following menu, which allows you to copy items and selected data to the

clipboard or delete selected measurements. Right-click  Title to Clipboard to Clipboard Line Clear

• [∆t] in the list shows the temperature change inside the probe from when zero calibration was performed.

• [ErrCode] in the list shows the following statuses: [ErrCode] in the list shows the following statuses: (Refer to page

76 for information on other error codes.) 0: Successfully processed. 1:

The currently selected calibration channel uses user calibration data or target data that has been set using a dierent probe.

2: The temperature inside the probe has changed 6°C or more since zero calibration. It is recommended that zero

calibration be performed because an error has occurred due to shift of the zero point. 3: 1 and 2 have occurred simultaneously. 4: The brightness of the measurement target is lower than the measurable range of the instrument. 5: 2 and 3 have occurred simultaneously. 6: 2 and 4 have occurred simultaneously. 7: 1, 2, and 4 have occurred simultaneously.

CA-S40

Guide

Operation

(14) Trend graph (displayed when [List+Trend Graph] or [Trend Graph] is selected for data display)

Measured values are plotted on the graph in chronological order.

• Right-click on the graph to display the following menu, which allows you to copy the graph to the clipboard or a ﬁle. Right-click  to Clipboard  Background Color: Black Background Color: White  to File  Background Color: Black  Image Size: 50% Image Size: 100% Image Size: 150% Image Size: 200% Background Color: White  Image Size: 50% Image Size: 100% Image Size: 150% Image Size: 200%

(15) Color display window settings

Displays the RGB-speciﬁed color window

(16) Data save and clear

Click [Save to CSV] to save the data to a ﬁle. Click [Clear] to clear data. The data is saved in CSV format.

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Measurement

1-2. Measurement type

1) 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:  Package:

Interval measurement, which performs the speciﬁed number of measurements at the speciﬁed interval. Package measurement minimizes the communications time between PC and data processor and maximizes the measurement function when data processor is used. The times of measurements can be set up to 20.

Interval measurement Package measurement

Time passage Time passage

(Commercially available)

Communication

・

・・・・・・

・

(Commercially available)

Communication

・・・・・

Communication

2) Click to start measurement. * When using continuous measurement or interval measurement, the button display changes to “Hold”, which you

click to pause or stop the measurement.

1-3. Data display

The most recent measurement results are displayed in the [Current Data] ﬁeld and added to the data list and trend graph. Use the tab in (9) to select the color space to be used for display.

The trend graph is also displayed in the selected color space. Click the pop-up mark as shown on the left to display an enlarged view of “Current Data” in a pop-up window.

1-4. Color display window

You can display the color that you deﬁned using the RGB levels in a pop-up window to be measured using the instrument. You can also change the RGB settings while having this window open.

RGB-speciﬁc settings Set R, G, and B at the same time Sample color display

Show window

* Display example

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2. Common operations

1) On each measurement screen, you can toggle between “Data List” display and “Trend Graph” display.

2) Click to start the measurement with the settings applied.

3) Click [Save to CSV] to save the data to a ﬁle. Click [Clear] to clear data.

* The data is saved in CSV format.

4) “Right-click” functions Right-click on the data list or graph to display a pop-up menu from which you can copy the data or graph to the clipboard. <Example> You can also specify the background color (B/W) and size for the graph that you want to save.

3. Individual functions

CA-S40

Zero

calibration

Settings Data import User

calibration

Gamma

measurement

Zero calibration [0-CAL]

• When you click [0-CAL], the shutter inside the probe automatically closes, and zero calibration starts.

• It is recommended that zero calibration be used after start-up or whenever there is a change in ambient temperature or a

temperature change inside the instrument due to using it for long periods.

Settings [Settings]

• The pop-up window for setting the measurement conditions appears.

• You can set the measurement speed and the calibrated channel.

Data import [Read Data]

• This function imports the data from the data processor.

User calibration [User Cal] (only for chromaticity measurement)

• The pop-up window for user calibration appears. (See User calibration on P.60)

• The calibration channel (CH00 to CH99) data is read before displaying the pop-up window.

Gamma measurement [Gamma] (only for chromaticity measurement)

• The pop-up window for gamma measurement appears. (See 3-1. Gamma measurement (only for chromaticity

measurement) on P.50.)

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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.

• Click the measurement start button. The measurement results are displayed in the graph as gamma curve and chromatic

dierence curve.

• The obtained chromaticity data is displayed on the chromaticity measurement screen and can be saved.

Select color to

Gamma curve

be measured

Chromatic dierence curve

Tone setting Wait time after switching tone

Select color to be displayed and the color dierence

Measurement start button

Right-click on the gamma curve or chromatic dierence curve (chromatic dierence for each tone when the 255 gradation value is set to 0) graph to display the following menu, which allows you to copy the graph and data to the clipboard or a ﬁle.

Right-click on a graph  to Clipboard  Plot data (for Excel) Background Color: Black Background Color: White to File  Plot data (for Excel) Background Color: Black  Image Size: 50% Image Size: 100% Image Size: 150% Image Size: 200% Background Color: White  Image Size: 50% Image Size: 100% Image Size: 150% Image Size: 200%

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4. Flicker measurement (JEITA)

Click the [JEITA] tab to bring up the following screen, where you can set the JEITA frequency resolution. Click [Measure] to start measurement. The JEITA ﬂicker measurement values, frequency characteristics, and waveform are displayed.

Measured value (dB)

JEITA frequency resolution

Frequency characteristics

Waveform

Right-click on the graph to display the following menu, which allows you to copy the graph and data to the clipboard or a ﬁle. You can also change the scale on the Waveform graph. The right-click functions accessible by right-clicking over the list or trend graph are the same as those for chromaticity measurement.

Power Spectrum graph

Right-click  to Clipboard  Background Color: Black Background Color: White to File  Background Color: Black  Image Size: 50% Image Size: 100% Image Size: 150% Image Size: 200% Background Color: White  Image Size: 50% Image Size: 100% Image Size: 150% Image Size: 200%

Waveform graph

Right-click  Change Scale to Clipboard  to Excel Background Color: Black Background Color: White to File  CSV Background Color: Black  Image Size: 50% Image Size: 100% Image Size: 150% Image Size: 200% Background Color: White  Image Size: 50% Image Size: 100% Image Size: 150% Image Size: 200%

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Measurement

Aliasing Noise

During JEITA 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 ﬂicker value. Peaks that vary greatly on the Power Spectrum graph when changing the JEITA frequency resolution setting by one step likely are being inﬂuenced by aliasing noise. Set the sampling frequency for JEITA ﬂicker measurement as follows (typical examples).

JEITA frequency resolution

Flicker (CA-310 Mode)* XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)*

0.1 Hz 204.8 Hz 819.2 Hz

0.5 Hz 1024 Hz 1024 Hz

1 Hz 1024 Hz 1024 Hz

* “Flicker (CA-310 Mode)” and “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)” are mode names for PC Software CA-S40. “XYZ (Wide

Frequency Mode)” can only be used when no CA-DP40 data processor is connected.

Sampling frequency

5. Flicker measurement (FMA)

Click the [FMA] tab to bring up the following screen and click [Measure] to start measurement. The FMA ﬂicker measurement values are displayed. When performing ﬂicker measurement (FMA), make sure the measurement mode is set correctly (refer to page 54). To measure waveforms with a vertical synchronization frequency that exceeds 240 Hz (ﬂicker frequency exceeds 120 Hz), set the INT setting frequency of measurement mode to 240 Hz.

Measured value (%)

Right-click on the list or graph to copy the graph and data to the clipboard or a ﬁle. The right-click menu is the same as that for chromaticity measurement.

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6. Waveform measurement

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.

(Also refer to “1. Measurement condition settings <Setting> tab”)

Graph display settings

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Measurement result

 Set Waveform sampling conditions according to Sync Mode : When checked, sampling will be performed according to the input Sync Mode (refer to

page54). As such, conﬁguration of Sampling Number or Decimation Interval will not be possible.

 Sampling Number : Sets the number of measurements to perform.  Decimation Interval : Sets the number of intervals for measurement.

The measurement time is deﬁned as follows.

Measurement time = Flicker measurement speed × Sampling number × Decimation interval

The possible range of calculating the ﬂicker value diers depending on the measurement time while adhering to the following.

(1 / measurement time) to 200 Hz

 Weighting Factor : Sets a ﬁlter for the measured value. (None/JEITA/ LowPass/User)

• No ﬁlter will be applied if “None” is selected. The graph will display original data only.

• When “JEITA” is selected, a ﬁlter adjusted to the frequency response characteristics of the human eye is used.

• When “LowPass” is selected, the user can set the LowPass ﬁlter to between 0 to 1500.

• When “User” is selected, the user can load a custom ﬁlter to be used for measurement from the [Weighting Factor] tab

in the [Settings] tab.

The data will be displayed as weighted data with the ﬁlter applied. Users can select to display the graph using the check box in the graph display settings.

 Sensor : Sets the sensor when “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)” is selected for the ﬂicker measurement

operation mode. (X/Y(Lv)/Z)

When “Flicker (CA-310 Mode)” is selected, only sensor Y can be used. Measurement results such as ﬂicker measurement values and Power Spectrum graph data are subject to a ﬁlter and considered Weighted Data.

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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

1-1. Measurement mode settings [Mode tab - Mode Settings]

 Sync Mode : Select the mode for synchronized measurement. (NTSC/PAL/UNIV/INT/EXT/MANUAL)

Measurement

synchronization

mode

NTSC Mode for measuring NTSC displays 33.3 ms 59.94 Hz Not required

PAL

EXT

UNIV

INT

MANUAL

Mode for measuring PAL and SECAM displays

Mode for measuring while synchronizing with the display’s vertical synchronization signal input

Mode used when the display’s vertical scanning frequency is unknown or cannot be input; a mode that can measure any display

When the display’s vertical synchronization signal is known, set that information so that it can be used for measurement.

Mode that allows you to specify the integration time

Description of mode

Measurement time

(Sampling time)

40.0 ms 50 Hz Not required

(1 vertical scanning period) x 2

100 ms — Not required

(1 vertical scanning period) x 2

Settable range

4.0 to 4000.0 ms (For FMA, 7.7 to 4000.0 ms)

Vertical scanning frequency

0.50 to 240.00 Hz (For FMA, 0.50 to 130.00Hz)

Settable range

0.50 to 240.00 Hz (For FMA, 0.50 to 130.00Hz) Use the [SYNC Assist] tab to search for the optimum frequency.

— Not required

Vertical

synchronization

signal input

Required

Not required

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 Measurement Speed : Select the measurement speed. (SLOW/FAST/LTD.AUTO/AUTO)

• Selecting FAST can shorten measurement time, but may compromise measurement repeatability for low-luminance measurements.

• Selecting SLOW repeats FAST measurements several times to ensure measurement with high repeatability.

• When AUTO is selected, measurements are automatically selected between SLOW, FAST, and setting with a further

longer integration time depending on the luminance level.

• When LTD.AUTO is selected, measurements are automatically selected between SLOW and FAST depending on the luminance level.

Notes: For the ﬁrst measurement or when the brightness of the measurement target changes from the that in the

previous measurement, the switching of ranges may result in longer measurement time.

 Averaging Times :  Flicker Output Sensor : Select the operation mode for ﬂicker measurement.

• “Flicker (CA-310 Mode)” is the same operation mode as ﬂicker measurement (JEITA screen, Waveform screen) in conventional CA-310 and CA-S40 (up to Ver. 1.2) products. In this mode, the measurement range for the measurement target (ﬂicker frequency) is 0.25 to 65 Hz, and the ﬂicker measurement speed is 33.333 s. This mode is selectable only when probes other than CA-VP427 or CA-VP410 are connected.

•

In “XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode)” operation mode, the measurement range for the measurement target (ﬂicker frequency) is 0.25 to 200 Hz. The ﬂicker measurement speed is 333.333 s. This mode can be selected when any probe is connected.

Set the number of measurements taken to average for obtaining a single measurement value. (1 to 20)

(Flicker (CA-310 Mode) / XYZ (Wide Frequency Mode))

1-2. Calibration channel selection [Mode tab - Memory Info.]

 CH ID : Select a calibrated channel. Measurement values are corrected using the calibration

coecient of the selected calibration channel. If you do not need such correction, select CH00.

The target saved to the selected calibration channel is displayed.

1-3. JEITA frequency characteristics settings [Weighting Factor tab]

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 Weighting Factor : Specify the frequency characteristics for JEITA ﬂicker measurements.

• When Default (JEITA) is selected, a CA-310-compatible ﬁlter compliant with JEITA standards and adjusted to the human eye is used.

•

When “User” is selected, the ﬁlter created by the user is used. In the text ﬁle (.txt) for the ﬁlter, include the starting frequency, end frequency, frequency pitch, number of data sets, and the respective gains in tab-delimited format. Click [...] to navigate to the reference folder, and load the created ﬁlter ﬁle. Click the [Load] button to draw the graph. This user-created ﬁlter will be applied to ﬂicker measurement (JEITA) results and Waveform measurement results when “User” is selected under Weighting Factor.

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Measurement condition settings

Text ﬁle content: Example of text ﬁle content: <Starting frequency> <End frequency> <Frequency pitch> <Number of

data sets> <Frequency> <Value>

· ·

Click [OK] to conﬁrm the settings or click [Cancel] to cancel the edit and close the pop-up.

0.01 65 0.01 6500

0.01 1.0

0.02 1.0

· ·

· · 65 0.0

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.

(1) Set the number of measurements to perform for Sampling Number. (2) Set the known vertical synchronization frequency for the display (measurement target) for Frequency, and click

[Measure]. During measurement, the standard deviation 2σLv is calculated from the measured values obtained from the number of measurements for Sampling Number, and the results are plotted on the graph. The most recent 2σLv value is also displayed as the Current Value. It is possible to change Frequency during measurement.

(3) While changing Frequency, watch the graph to determine which frequency shows the smallest 2σLv value. (4) When the optimum frequency has been found, stop measurement and return to the [Mode] tab. The obtained vertical

synchronization frequency will be displayed in the [INT] column of [Sync Mode]. If [Measurement Speed] in the [Mode] tab has been changed, it will be necessary to obtain the optimum frequency again in the [SYNC Assist] tab after conﬁrming the setting by clicking [OK].

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2. Option settings <Info> tab

Display settings

Instrument information

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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” as the startup option for the software execution ﬁle “CA-S40.”

2-2. Instrument selection CA Info.

This screen appears ﬁrst when the software is started with multiple instruments connected to the PC. Information about the selected instrument is displayed.

Device: Among the instruments connected to the PC, select the one to be used in the drop-down menu. Information about the selected instrument (ﬁrmware version and serial number) is displayed.

If a data processor is selected as the instrument to be used, then also select the probe connected to the data processor in the [Probe] ﬁeld on the right. Information about the selected probe (ﬁrmware version and serial number) is displayed.

 Type : Displays the type of instrument connected.  Version : Displays the ﬁrmware version of the selected instrument.  Serial No. : Displays the serial number of the selected instrument.

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Click [OK] to conﬁrm the settings or click [Cancel] to cancel the edit and close the pop-up.

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Measurement condition settings

2-3. Switching between data processor and probe

How to switch from "Type" on the Settings-Info screen (1) Select the data processor in "CA Info" - "Device" - "Type". (2) Click the [Probe] button on the "CA Info". (Select the device connected to the data processor.) (3) Select an area that is not any probe on the Select Probe screen and click [OK] to switch to the data processor. Select the probe you want to connect to on the Select Probe screen and click [OK] to switch to the probe.

Information about the probe connected to the data processor

Select device

Select the probe connected to the data processor

How to switch on the status bar (1) Select the measuring device switching button on the status bar. (2) Select an area that is not any probe on the Select Probe screen and click [OK] to switch to the data processor. Select the probe you want to connect to on the Select Probe screen and click [OK] to switch to the probe.

Measuring device switching button

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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/

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 Command : Enter a command to be sent and click [Send] to send it to the instrument.  Return : Displays the command reception result from the instrument.

* This function is used for checking command communication operation. Restart CA-S40 after executing command

communication to update the CA-S40 settings to reﬂect the changes from command communication.

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User calibration

1. About user calibration <User Calib> tab

• User calibration allows users to set their own correction coecients to the calibration channel of the probe by measuring any colors and setting calibration values to the probe. After setting, the values corrected with the speciﬁed correction coecients can be displayed and output for every measurement.

• As user calibration, you can select single-point calibration or RGB+W matrix calibration.

• User calibration can be performed for every calibration channel (except for CH00).

• User calibration cannot be performed for CH00 because it is calibrated in accordance with the Konica Minolta calibration

standard.

• You can use user calibration to apply the following corrections to measurements based on the speciﬁed correction coecients.

• Correct the dierence in the reading due to the inconsistencies in the spectral response of the light-receiving element

of the probe.

• Correct the dierence in the readings between probes used simultaneously.

2. User calibration procedure

• Click the [User Cal] button on the chromaticity measurement screen to open the pop-up window for user calibration.

• The calibration channel (CH00 to CH99) data is read from the probe before displaying the pop-up window.

• As calibration channel data, the ID, target probe, calibration probe, calibration mode, Lv,x,y, calibration date/time, and

comments are displayed.

• A user calibration coecient is written to the speciﬁed calibration channel. If a coecient is already written in that calibration channel, it is overwritten.

• The target value used is written to a calibration channel as its target. If target data is already written in that calibration channel, it is overwritten.

• Performing zero calibration by clicking the [0-CAL] button is recommended before running a calibration.

• Data written to the calibration channel can be saved and read as a ﬁle for each channel.

Task selection tabs Calibration channel data Selected channel

Calibration mode

Pre-calibration values

Measurement button

values

CalibratePost-calibration

2-1. RGB+W matrix calibration

(1) Select the [Calibration] tab. (2) Select the calibration channel to be calibrated. (CH01 to CH99)

• Click over the calibration channel data.

(3) As calibration mode, select [RGB+W Matrix]. Repeat the following steps, (4) through (6), for Red, Green, Blue, and

White.

• You can start from any color (Red, Green, Blue, or White) when performing steps (4) to (6). As an example, the following explains how to measure Red and enter a target.

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(4) To measure Red, click the measurement button on the right of Red in the [Measured Value] ﬁeld, which shows the color

display window for measuring Red.

(5) After you align the color display window and the instrument and click [OK] on the pop-up screen, the measured value

is displayed in the [Measured Value] ﬁeld for Red. After measurement is completed, click the [Close] button in the color display window to close the window.

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(6) Enter the target values you want to correct and display in the [Calibration Value] ﬁeld.

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User calibration

(7) After performing measurement and entering targets for all of Red, Green, Blue, and White, click the [Apply] button to

complete RGB+W matrix calibration.

• To stop the calibration, click [Close]. The change is not applied until you click the [Apply] button.

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2-2. Single-point calibration

(1) Select the [Calibration] tab. (2) Select the calibration channel to be calibrated. (CH01 to CH99)

• Click over the calibration channel data.

(3) As calibration mode, select [Single-Point]. (4) Click the measurement button on the right of White in the [Measured Value] ﬁeld to measure and obtain the value. (5) In the [Calibration Value] ﬁeld, enter the target values that you want corrected for display. (6) Click [Apply] to complete the calibration.

• To stop the calibration, click [Close]. The change is not applied until you click [Apply].

2-3. ID setup

You can add an ID and comment to a calibration channel to make it easier to distinguish. (1) Select the [Set ID] tab. (2) Select a calibration channel. (CH00 to CH99)

• Click over the calibration channel data.

(3) Enter an ID in the ID text box. You can enter a comment in the Comment text box.

• You can enter up to 10 alphanumeric characters for an ID and up to 50 alphanumeric characters as a comment.

(4) Click [Apply]. The change is not applied until you click [Apply]. (5) The entered ID and comment are applied.

Task selection tabs Calibration channel data Selected channel

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Comment ﬁeldID ﬁeld

Conﬁrm

 Correction coecients 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.  Performing RGB+W matrix calibration for a single-point-calibrated channel erases the correction coecients for the last

single-point calibration and sets correction coecients for RGB+W matrix calibration.

 The target value used is written to a calibration channel as its target. If target data is already written in that calibration

channel, it is overwritten.

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User calibration

3. Specifying the calibration coecients <Settings> window

To perform measurement using your own correction coecients, specify which calibration channel's correction coecients you want to use. Specify [CH00] to perform measurement without performing correction but in accordance with the Konica Minolta standard.

3-1. Selecting a calibrated channel

(1) Click [Settings] to bring up the following pop-up window for setting the measurement conditions and optional items. (2) In the [CH ID:] ﬁeld under [Memory Info.] in the [Setting] tab, select a calibrated calibration channel.

The target saved to the calibration channel is displayed in the pane below for your review.

(3) Click [OK] to conﬁrm the calibration channel for which the correction coecients are to be used. The pop-up closes.

Click [Cancel] to close the pop-up without conﬁrming the calibration channel.

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Target settings

The target values used for user calibration are written as the target in a calibration channel. If you want to set a separate target for color dierence assessment (this function is available with a data processor), you can set a target in a calibration channel using [Set Target]. While any target data already written in that calibration channel is overwritten, the set correction coecients remain the same. If you do not want to lose the target values used for user calibration, it is recommended that you set them in a channel dierent from the one you used for user calibration.

• Click the [User Cal] button on the chromaticity measurement screen to open the pop-up window for user calibration.

• The calibration channel (CH00 to CH99) data is read before displaying the pop-up window.

• As calibration channel data, the ID, target probe, calibration probe, calibration mode, Lv,x,y, calibration date/time, and

comments are displayed.

1. Setting the target

Task selection tabs Calibration channel data Selected channel

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Operation

Calibration mode Measurement button

Setup

(1) Setting the target

(1) Select the [Set Target] tab. (2) Select the calibration channel in which the target is set. (CH01 to CH99)

• Click over the calibration channel data or select from the channel selection drop-down menu.

(3) Enter the target values in the [Measured Value] ﬁeld or obtain the value by clicking the measurement button on the

right side. The values can be rewritten after measurement. Performing zero calibration by clicking the [0-CAL] button is recommended before running a measurement.

(4) Click [Apply] to complete setting the target. The change is not applied until you click [Apply].

(2) Setting the ID

To set the ID or enter a comment, follow the same procedure as for setting the ID and entering a comment for user calibration. See 2-3 on P.63 for instructions on how to set the ID. (ID is set for a calibration channel.)

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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.

(1) When Data is selected in the Data list on the [Measurement Data] tab

• When you click the [File Save] button, all the measurement results of the probe used for measurement in the selected Data are saved.

• Click [Data Delete] to erase all measurement results of the selected Data.

• Click [All Delete] to erase all Data.

(2) When Probe is selected in the Data list on the [Measurement Data] tab

• When you click the [File Save] button, the measurement results of all Data measured with the selected probe are saved.

• Click [Data Delete] to erase Data on the selected probe.

• When you click [All Delete], all data will be deleted on the screen and in the data processor.

Stored data Log data Save ﬁle Delete Data Delete all DataSelect Data or Probe

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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.

• Select the Log No. you want to save and click the [File Save] button to save the measurement result of the selected Log No.

• When you click [All Delete], all data will be deleted on the screen and in the data processor.

Stored data Log data Save ﬁle Delete all Data

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Appendix

Error message ................................................................................................................. 70

Caution ........................................................................................................................... 71

Instruction ....................................................................................................................... 74

Information ..................................................................................................................... 76

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Error message

The operation is not correct. Follow the instructions displayed immediately.

Message Details

--failed to write or read on memory

--reconnect the probe

--System error

--restart and application and a device

--SDK has problem

--restart SDK

Unknown error. An unknown error code has been returned from the SDK. Due to the

Cannot calibrate selected channel. The selected channel cannot be calibrated. If the channel in question is not

Cannot set target on selected channel.

A memory error has occurred inside the probe. If this condition persists after reconnecting, contact a service center to deal with the possible malfunction.

A program operation error has occurred inside the probe or SDK. If this condition persists after restarting, contact a service center to deal with the possible malfunction.

A program operation error has occurred inside the SDK. If this condition persists after restarting, contact a service center to deal with the possible malfunction.

possibility of having an incompatible version, re-installation is recommended.

CH00, that channel may be locked. Contact a service center.

Target cannot be set for the selected channel. The channel may be locked. Contact a service center.

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Caution

The setting or operation is not correct.

Message Details

Cannot open the manual Make sure that a PDF reader is installed and it is set as the default app for PDFs.

Cannot ﬁnd the manual Please check your app installation.

Failed to connect to selected probe. Please check probe connection.

CA device not connected. Please connect device.

[Max] is invalid. Please set it to [Min] - 99999.0.

[Min] is invalid. Please set it to -5 - [Max].

[Max] and [Min] cannot be the same. The maximum and minimum values may not be the same.

Failed to re-connect to device. Please disconnect and connect the device again.

Failed to connect to device. Please check device connection.

Cannot complete measurement. (ERROR: [SDK error message])

Device connection failed. Please check selected device.

Cannot calibrate CH00. Select other CH.

[WHITE/RED/GREEN/BLUE Lv] has input value error. Please input 0.0001 to 99999.0

[WHITE/RED/GREEN/BLUE x] has input value error. Please input 0.0001 to 0.9999.

[WHITE/RED/GREEN/BLUE y] has input value error. Please input 0.0001 to 0.9999.

[WHITE/RED/GREEN/BLUE x] or [WHITE/ RED/GREEN/BLUE y] has input value error. Make sure x+y <= 1.

Invalid memory channel ID. ID is too long (Max of 10 characters only).

Invalid memory channel comment. Comment is too long (Max of 50 characters only).

Loaded ﬁle is invalid. Please select .dat ﬁle.

PDF viewer software for displaying the instruction manual cannot be opened. Check whether PDF viewer software is installed and set to default.

The instruction manual is not found. The manual may have been moved from the correct folder path. Re-install CA-S40.

This message appears when connection to a probe fails while a data processor is connected. Check the connection with the probe, and establish the connection again after restarting CA-S40.

This message appears when CA-S40 is started without connecting a probe/ data processor. Restart CA-S40 after checking the connection.

This is an error in the manual setting of the vertical axis scale in the Waveform graph on the JEITA screen. The maximum value must be greater than the minimum value, but less than

99999.0.

This is an error in the manual setting of the vertical axis scale in the Waveform graph on the JEITA screen. The minimum value must be smaller than the maximum value, but no lower than -5.0.

Reconnection to the device failed. The device must be reconnected.

Reconnection of the device failed. Check the device connection status.

Measurement failed. Follow the instructions in the error message.

Reconnection of the device failed. Check the device connection status.

CH00 cannot be calibrated. Specify a dierent channel for calibration.

True value input of Lv for one of the RGBW colors is out of range. Input a value between 0.0001 and 99999.0.

True value input of x for one of the RGBW colors is out of range. Input a value between 0.0001 and 0.9999.

True value input of y for one of the RGBW colors is out of range. Input a value between 0.0001 and 0.9999.

True value input of x or y for one of the RGBW colors is out of range. Check whether x + y is 1 or less.

Memory ID input character count exceeds character limit.

Comment input character count exceeds character limit.

Loaded calibration data ﬁle has incorrect data format.

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Message Details

[Times] has input value error. Please input a valid number.

[Times] has input value error. Please input 0 - 40000 measurements.

[sec] has input value error. Please input a valid number.

[sec] has input value error. Please input 0 - 7259 sec.

[sec] has input value error. Please input 1 - 7259 sec.

[Wait] has input value error. Please input a valid number.

[Wait] has input value error. Please input 0 - 36000 x 100 msec.

INT Sync Mode setting is invalid. Please go to Settings and set INT value to 0.50 - 130.00 Hz.

MANUAL Sync Mode setting is invalid. Please go to Settings and set MANUAL value to 7.7 - 4000.0 msec.

[INT] has input value error. Please input a valid number.

[INT] has input value error. Please input 0.50 - 240.00 Hz.

[INT] has input value error. Please input 0.50 - 130.00 Hz.

[MANUAL] has input value error. Please input a valid number.

[MANUAL] has input value error. Please input 4.0 - 4000.0 msec.

[MANUAL] has input value error. Please input 7.7 - 4000.0 msec.

[Averaging Times] has input value error. Please input a valid number.

[Averaging Times] has input value error. Please input 1 - 255.

File has incorrect format. Please input a valid ﬁle.

Cannot get the saved weighting factor data.

Filepath does not exist. Please input a valid path.

User-deﬁned weighting factor data was not loaded. The previous setting will be retained. Do you want to proceed?

The weighting factor setting will be reverted to the previous setting Do you want to proceed?

A non-numeric value is entered for the number of measurements for interval measurement. Use only numeric values.

An out-of-range value is entered for the number of measurements for interval measurement. Use a value within the speciﬁed range.

A non-numeric value is entered for the measurement interval time for interval measurement. Use only numeric values.

The measurement time interval input is out of range when the interval count is speciﬁed within 1 to 4000. Enter a value within 0 to 7259 seconds.

The measurement time interval input is out of range when the interval count is speciﬁed within 4001 to 40000. Enter a value within 1 to 7259 seconds.

A non-numeric value is entered for the inter-tone wait time for gamma measurement. Use only numeric values.

An out-of-range value is entered for the inter-tone wait time for gamma measurement. Enter a value within 0 to 36000.

Sync Mode INT out of range is entered for FMA measurement. Enter a value within 0.50 Hz to 130.00 Hz.

Sync Mode INT out of range is entered for FMA measurement. Enter a value within 7.7 to 4000.0 msec.

A non-numeric value is entered for Sync Mode INT. Use only numeric values.

An out-of-range value is entered for Sync Mode INT for colorimetry. Use a value within the speciﬁed range.

An out-of-range value is entered for Sync Mode INT for FMA measurement. Use a value within the speciﬁed range.

A non-numeric value is entered for Sync Mode MANUAL. Use only numeric values.

An out-of-range value is entered for Sync Mode MANUAL for colorimetry. Use a value within the speciﬁed range.

An out-of-range value is entered for Sync Mode MANUAL for FMA measurement. Use a value within the speciﬁed range.

A non-numeric value is entered for averaging times. Use only numeric values.

An out-of-range value is entered for the number of averaging measurements. Use a value within the speciﬁed range.

Weighting factor data for JEITA measurement could not be read. Check the ﬁle format.

Weighting coecient data for ﬂicker that has been read cannot be acquired. Load the weighting coecient data ﬁle again.

File path is incorrect. Specify the correct path.

File cannot be loaded because of an error in the ﬁle format. Use the current settings or try applying the settings again.

Settings reverted to the original setting.

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Cannot overwrite existing ﬁle. Check that it is not in use.

--no sync_signal

--input an external synchronization signal

--data value is too high

--set a color within CA's measuring range

Data cannot be saved to ﬁle due to reasons such as the save ﬁle is currently in used. Check the ﬁle.

Vertical synchronization signals are not input in external synchronization mode. Check the signal transmitter and the connection status.

The brightness of the measurement target exceeds the upper limit. Either adjust the brightness so that it is within the measurable range or use a highluminance probe.

--failed to calcurate color temp

Retry the measurement.

--Retry the measurement

--FMA Flicker Value is out of range Retry the measurement.

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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 buer

to the list. Please wait until the task is completed.

Please perform 0-CAL. This message appears when zero calibration is required. Perform zero

calibration according to the information displayed.

Continuous measurement in progress. Please stop measurement ﬁrst.

Interval measurement in progress. Please stop measurement ﬁrst.

Closing the application will clear all measurement data. Do you want to proceed?

Device was changed. Do you want to apply previous probe settings to the new device?

Start 0-CAL? This message appears when the zero calibration button is pressed. Press [No]

Please input a valid number. This message appears when an invalid value (such as characters) is entered

Start [WHITE/RED/GREEN/BLUE] measurement?

Start Target setting? This message prompts whether or not to set the target.

The work is processing. Switch to other tab?

Delete CH data from all probes? This message asks for conﬁrmation whether to delete the data in the selected

Delete all data? This message asks for conﬁrmation whether to delete all data in the channels

Overwrite [ﬁle name]? This message asks for conﬁrmation whether to overwrite the ﬁle for channels

Executing continuous measurement will clear previous measurement data. Do you want to proceed?

Executing interval measurement will clear previous measurement data. Do you want to proceed?

Executing package measurement will clear previous measurement data. Do you want to proceed?

Executing Gamma measurement will clear previous measurement data. Do you want to proceed?

Executing measurement will clear gamma measurement data. Do you want to proceed?

This message appears when you try to exit the application while Continuous measurement is running. Exit the application after stopping the measurement.

This message appears when you try to exit the application while Interval measurement is running. Exit the application after stopping the measurement.

This message appears when you try to exit the application when there is still measurement data. If the measurement data needs to be saved, use the [Save to CSV] button to save the data before exiting the application.

This message appears when a new device has been connected to the application. If you want to use the settings for an existing device, click [Yes]. If you want to use the settings in the new device, click [No].

if you are not running the zero calibration.

for true value input for calibration. Enter a numeric value.

A message is displayed prompting whether or not to perform monochromatic measurement for calibration. While this message is displayed, you can change the position of the Color Window for measurement.

Switching to another tab results in the loss of edits and measurement data. If necessary, ﬁnish the tasks before switching tabs.

channel that saves measurement data.

that save measurement data.

This message appears when you try to run a continuous measurement while there is measurement data. If the measurement data is necessary, save it before running the measurement.

This message appears when you try to run an interval measurement while there is measurement data. If the measurement data is necessary, save it before running the measurement.

This message appears when you try to run a package measurement while there is measurement data. If the measurement data is necessary, save it before running the measurement.

This message appears when you try to run a gamma measurement while there is measurement data. If the measurement data is necessary, save it before running the measurement.

This message appears when you try to run another measurement while there is gamma measurement data. If the measurement data is necessary, save it before running the measurement.

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Message Details

Entering gamma measurement mode will clear previous measurement data. Do you want to proceed?

Closing the window will clear Gamma measurement data and graphs. Do you want to proceed?

Changing JEITA sampling condition will clear previous JEITA measurement data. Do you want to proceed?

Data are over capacity. Max capacity = 40000

This message appears when you try to open the gamma measurement window while there is measurement data. If the measurement data is necessary, save it before running the measurement.

This message appears when you try to close the gamma window while there is gamma measurement data. If the measurement data is necessary, save it before running the measurement.

This message appears when you try to change the JEITA sampling conditions while there is JEITA measurement data. If the measurement data is necessary, save it before running the measurement.

This message appears when the number of measurements reaches the maximum limit. Save the data ﬁrst, and then clear it.

Delete data? This message appears when deleting list data. If you need the data, save it

ﬁrst.

Start Gamma Measurement? Tone: [User speciﬁed tone] Wait Time: [User speciﬁed time] msec

The device was changed. Do you want to apply current settings

Start gamma measurement? Tone: [User-speciﬁed tone] Wait time: [User-speciﬁed time] msec

The settings from the previously connected device can be applied to the newly connected device.

to the new device?

Please specify image format Specify the image format.

Cannot save current data in ﬁle ** Measurement values cannot be saved.

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Information

Updated information is provided.

Message Details

New CA device is connected. This message appears when a dierent 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.

Another PC Software for Color Analyzer instance is already running.

Re-connection to device in progress… Re-connection to the device is in progress. Wait without unplugging the USB

0-CAL in progress. . . Zero calibration is in progress.

Measurement is cancelled. The measurement has been canceled.

RGB+W Matrix is successfully applied. RGB+W matrix calibration has been successfully completed.

Single-point is successfully applied. Single-point calibration has been successfully completed.

Set Target is successfully applied. Color dierence target has been successfully set.

ID and Comment are successfully applied. ID and comment have been successfully set.

Calibration measurement failed. Measurement for calibration failed.

Target measurement failed. Measurement for setting the target failed.

Read data in progress. . . Data processor data is being read.

Saving data for Log No. [No.]… Log data is being saved.

No data selected. Data has not been selected.

No available data. There is no operable data.

Cannot delete measurement data. Measurement data cannot be deleted.

No data to save. There is no data to be saved.

Gamma measurement cancelled. Gamma measurement has been canceled.

Interval measurement in progress… Interval measurement is in progress.

Package measurement in progress… Package measurement is in progress.

JEITA ﬂicker measurement in progress… JEITA measurement is in progress.

Reading memory… Memory is being read.

Please check the boxes corresponding to the colors to be measured.

This message indicates a repeated launch attempt. Multiple copies of the software cannot run simultaneously.

ﬂash drive.

No color has been selected to be measured. Check the check boxes of the colors to be measured.

List display color, error code: List color displayed on data processor, error code

List display color Error Code Meaning

White — —

Blue 1:Dierent from cal

Probe

Blue 2:∆t out of range The temperature inside the probe has changed more than the speciﬁed

Blue 3:∆t out of range Error code 1 and error code 2 occurred at the same time.

Blue 4:Below

measurement range

Blue 5:Out of

measurement range

The probe(s) being used are dierent from when user calibration / target setting and measurement was performed.

amount since zero calibration.

Measurement is out of measurement range.

Error code 1 and error code 4 occurred at the same time.

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List display color Error Code Meaning

Blue 6: ∆ t out of range Error code 2 and error code 4 occurred at the same time.

Blue 7: ∆ t out of range Error code 1, error code 2, and error code 4 occurred at the same time.

Yellow 10:Problem with

There is a problem with CA-410.

CA-410 device

Yellow 20:Out of EXT range External synchronization signal is invalid. (External synchronization signal is

set to less than 0.5 Hz or over 240 Hz.)

Yellow 50:FMA value over

The measured value in ﬂicker mode exceeds 999.9%.

999.9%

Yellow 51:Out of EXT range

for FMA

Synchronization signal is invalid in FMA ﬂicker mode. (The synchronization signal is set at less than 0.5 Hz or over 130 Hz.)

Yellow 53:Not ﬂicker probe CA-VP 410 or CA-VP 427 is connected in ﬂicker mode.

White 64:Low Battery Battery level is low.

Blue 65:Low Battery +

Error code 1 and error code 64 occurred at the same time.

other errors

Blue 66:Low Battery +

Error code 2 and error code 64 occurred at the same time.

other errors

Blue 67:Low Battery +

Error code 1, error code 2, and error code 64 occurred at the same time.

other errors

Blue 68:Low Battery +

Error code 4 and error code 64 occurred at the same time.

other errors

Blue 69:Low Battery +

Error code 1, error code 4, and error code 64 occurred at the same time.

other errors

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Blue 70:Low Battery +

Error code 2, error code 4, and error code 64 occurred at the same time.

other errors

Blue 71:Low Battery +

other errors

Error code 1, error code 2, error code 4, and error code 64 occurred at the same time.

* If correlated color temperature or dominant wavelength cannot be calculated, "----" is displayed as measured value. * If there is a colorimetric value that has not been measured when reading the data of the data processor, its colorimetric

value will be displayed as "-9999", "- 99999999", etc.

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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

CA410 device has problem. Please check conﬁgurations or device conditions

An invalid external synchronization signal (set an external synchronization signal when less than 0.5 Hz, over 240 Hz)

Over the measurement range. The tristimulus value of the measurement subject is too large.

Measurement value is over 999.9% in the ﬂicker mode.

External synchronizing signal is over 130 Hz in the FMA ﬂicker mode.

Flicker measurement is being attempted using a Universal Measuring Probe CAVP410.

There is a problem with CA-410. Check the setting and CA-410 status.

External synchronization signal is invalid. (External synchronization signal is set to less than 0.5 Hz or over 240 Hz.)

The measured value exceeds 999.9% in FMA measurement.

Frequency input exceeded 130 Hz in FMA measurement.

CA-VP 410 is connected in ﬂicker mode.

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< 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 TO USE THIS PRODUCT.

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Konica Minolta CA-410 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

 Safety Symbols

Safety Precautions

Introduction

Table of Contents

Probe Guide

Probes

1. About Probes

2. Probe Lineup (All Probes are Provided with Lens Caps)

3. Standard Accessories

4. Optional Accessories

5. Description of Each Part of Probes

6. Probe Dimensions

7. How to Set a Probe

8. How to Connect Cables

About Zero Calibration

1. How to Check Zero Calibration

Measurement Functions of Probes

1. Measurement Speeds

2. Measurement Synchronization Modes

3. Measurement Modes

User Memory

1. About Calibration Channels

2. About Targets

3. About User Calibration

PC Software

PC Software CA-S40

Overview

System environment

Operating requirements

Instruments controlled

Language

Setup

1. Installing the software (Windows)

2. Uninstalling the software (Windows)

3. Installing the software (macOS)

4. Uninstalling the software (macOS)

Major functions

Notes on measurement

1. Notes on hardware operation

Operation Guide

Preparing and starting the software

1. Connect the instrument and start the software

Measurement

1. Chromaticity measurement

1-1. Screen layout

1-2. Measurement type

1-3. Data display

1-4. Color display window

2. Common operations

3. Individual functions

3-1. Gamma measurement (only for chromaticity measurement)

4. Flicker measurement (JEITA)

5. Flicker measurement (FMA)

Measurement condition settings

1. Measurement condition settings <Setting> tab

1-1. Measurement mode settings [Mode tab - Mode Settings]

1-2. Calibration channel selection [Mode tab - Memory Info.]

1-3. JEITA frequency characteristics settings [Weighting Factor tab]

1-4. Frequency search [SYNC Assist tab – Settings]

2. Option settings <Info> tab

2-1. Selecting the date display format and luminance unit

2-2. Instrument selection CA Info.

2-3. Switching between data processor and probe

3. Command communication <Command> tab

User calibration

1. About user calibration <User Calib> tab

2. User calibration procedure

2-1. RGB+W matrix calibration

2-2. Single-point calibration

2-3. ID setup

3-1. Selecting a calibrated channel

Target settings

1. Setting the target

Data processor data

1. Handling of stored data

2. Handling of Log data