Konica Minolta CA-100PLUS User manual

CRT Color Analyzer
CA-100Plus
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents which may occur as result of incorrect
use of the instrument.
Denotes a sentence regarding safety warning or note.
Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
Denotes a sentence regarding safety precautions for risk of fire.
Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
Denotes a sentence regarding safety precautions for risk of electric shock.
Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
Denotes a prohibited operation.
The operation must never been performed.
Denotes an instruction.
The instruction must be strictly adhered to.
Denotes an instruction.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Denotes a prohibited operation.
The part must never be disassembled.
Denotes an instruction.
Connect the grounding terminal as instructed.
SIP/SOP Connections
•Accessories equipment connected the analog and digital interfaces must be certified to the respective
IEC standards (i.e. IEC 60950 for data processing equipment).
•Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC 61010-1. Everybody who
connects additional equipment to the signal input part or signal output part configures a electrical equip-
ment for measurement system, and is therefore, responsible that the system complies with the require-
ments of the system standard (IEC 61010-1. If in doubt, consult the technical services department or your
local representative).
Notes on this Manual
•Copying or reproduction of all or any part of the contents of this manual without KONICA MlNOLTA’s
permission is strictly prohibited.
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
•Every effort 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 a Konica Minolta authorized
service facility.
•KONICA MINOLTA will not accept any responsibility for consequences arising from the use of the
instrument.

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Explanation Section
Safety Precautions
When using this hardware, the following points must be strictly observed to ensure correct and safe use.
After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place so that it can be referred to easily whenever it is needed.
Do not use the CA-Series in places where flam-
mable or combustible gases (gasoline etc.) are
present. Doing so may cause a fire.
Always use the AC power cord supplied as a
standard accessory (for 100-120V or for 200-
240V ) with the CA-Series, and connect it to
an AC outlet . Failure to do so may damage the
CA-Series, causing a fire or electric shock.
Do not bend, twist or pull the AC power cord ex-
cessively. In addition, do not place heavy items
on the AC power cord, or damage or modify it in
any way. Doing so may cause damage to the AC
power cord, resulting in fire or electric shock.
If the CA-Series will not be used for a long time,
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC out-
let. Accumulated dirt or water on the prongs of
the AC power cord’s plug may cause a fire. If there
is any dirt or water on the prongs of the AC power
cord’s plug, remove it.
The CA-Series should not be operated if dirt or
dust has entered through the vent holes. Doing so
may result in a fire. For periodic inspection, con-
tact the nearest Konica Minolta authorized service
facility.
WARNING (Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or
serious injury.)
When disconnecting the AC power cord’s plug,
always hold the plug and pull it to remove it. Never
pull the AC power cord itself. Doing so may dam-
age the AC power cord, causing a fire or electric
shock. In addition, do not insert or disconnect the
AC power cord’s plug with wet hands. Doing so
may cause electric shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the CA-Series. Do-
ing so may cause a fire or electric shock.
Take special care not to allow liquid or metal ob-
jects to enter the CA-Series. Doing so may cause a
fire or electric shock. Should liquid or metal ob-
jects enter the CA-Series, turn the power OFF im-
mediately, disconnect the AC power cord from the
AC outlet, and contact the nearest Konica Minolta
authorized service facility.
The CA-Series should not be operated if it is dam-
aged, or smoke or odd smells are detected. Doing
so may result in a fire. In such situations, turn the
power OFF immediately, disconnect the AC power
cord from the AC outlet, and contact the nearest
Konica Minolta authorized service facility.
Take care not to drop or overturn the CA-Series.
Failure to adhere to this precaution may result in
injury or your body being trapped.
Do not place the instrument on an unstable or slop-
ing surface. Doing so may result in its dropping
or overturning, causing injury. Take care not to
drop the instrument when carrying it.
CAUTION (Failure to adhere to the following points may result in injury or
damage to the instrument or other property.)
Be sure to connect the AC power cord’s plug to an
AC outlet that has a protective grounding termi-
nal. Also make sure that peripheral devices (e.g.
PC) are connected to AC outlets that have a pro-
tective grounding terminal. Failure to do so may
result in electric shocks.

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the CRT ColorAnalyzer CA-100 Plus. This instrument is designed for measurement of
color and luminance of various types of color displays including color CRT and PDP displays. Before using this
instrument, please read this manual thoroughly.
Notes on Use
●This instrument is designed for indoor use only, and should not be used outside.
●The instrument must never be disassembled as it is composed of precision electric components.
●Always use the rated power voltage. Connect the AC power cord (for 100-120V or for 200-240V) to an AC
outlet. Make sure that the voltage is within ±10% of the rated power voltage.
●This instrument is classified as Pollution Degree 2(equipment which may cause temporary electrical hazards
due to contamination or condensation, or products which are used in such an environment).
●This instrument is classified as Installation Category II (the specified commercial power voltage should be
used).
●Do not use the instrument at altitudes of higher than 2000m.
●The instrument must not be used if foreign matter such as water and metal objects enter it, doing so is very
dangerous.
●The instrument should not be used in certain environments, such as near a heater which will cause an excessive
rise in its temperature resulting in breakdown. Therefore it should not be used in such an environment. It should
be used in well-ventilated areas, and care should be taken not to allow the vent holes to become blocked.
●The instrument must not be used in areas subject to rapid changes of temperature, to avoid condensation.
●The instrument must not be used in areas where there is an excessive amount of dust or where the humidity is
excessively high.
●The instrument should be used at ambient temperatures of between 10 and 28˚C and humidity of 70 % relative
humidity or less. Be aware that to use it beyond this condition may make it degrade the performance.
●The instrument must not be exposed to excessive impact and vibrations.
●TheAC power cord must not be pulled or bent excessively nor must excessive force be exerted on it. Doing so
may result in wire breakage.
●The AC power cord must not be connected to an AC line on which excessive noise is present.
●The instrument and personal computer must be grounded.
●If any irregularity or abnormality is found, turn OFF the power immediately, disconnect the AC power cord,
and refer to “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 111.
●Should the instrument break down, do not try to disassemble by yourself. Contact a Konica Minolta authorized
service facility.
●Zero Calibration shall be made only after duration of 30 minutes or more passed since the power supply switch
is turned ON if the measuring display has brightness degrees of the following.
●Measuring Probe CA-P02, CA-P05 0.5cd/m2or less
●High Luminance Measuring Probe CA-PH02,CA-PH05 1.0cd/m2or less
Notes on Storage
●The instrument should be stored at temperatures of between 0 and 28˚C (70 % relative humidity or less and no
condensation) or at temperatures of between 28 and 40˚C (40 % relative humidity or less and no condensation).
It is recommended that it be stored with a drying agent (such as silica gel) at approximately room temperature.
To store it in areas subject to high temperatures and high humidity may make it degrade the performance.
●Take care not to allow condensation to form on the instrument during storage. In addition, pay attention to rapid
temperature changes during transportation to the storage area to prevent condensation.

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Explanation Section
Cleaning
●If the instrument gets dirty, wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Never use solvents (e.g. benzene, thinner) or other
chemicals.
●If the optics of the probe gets dirty, wipe it with a soft dry cloth or lens cleaning paper.
●If it is not possible to remove dirt from the instrument, contact a Konica Minolta authorized service facility.
About This Manual
This manual is designed for those who possess basic knowledge of displays.
Before using this instrument, please read this manual thoroughly.
In some parts of the correction about Measuring Probe and High Luminance Measuring
Probe on this manual where type of probe is not specified, they are described as
"Measuring Probe".
A quick summary of measurement methods is given in “Measurement/Quick Guide” (pages 116 to 120), please
refer to it when you need a quick check.
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.
<Example> ●Location of the explanation regarding 4-Probe Expansion Board CA-B04
When the optional 4-Probe Expansion Board CA-B04 is used

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Contents
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Foreword ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Notes on Use ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Notes on Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
About This Manual ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Manual Structure .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Names and Functions of Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
About Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Standard Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
About CA-100 Compatible Mode .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Function of Each Key .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
About Display .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Installation/Connection ___________________________________________23
About Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
About Connection ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
1. Connecting a Measuring Probe .............................................................................................................................................. 26
2. Installing the 4-Probe Expansion Board CA-B04 When the optional 4-Probe Expansion Board CA-B04 is used .............. 27
3. Connecting the Power ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
4. Inputting the Vertical Synchronizing Signal ........................................................................................................................... 28
Turning the Power ON ( | )/OFF (●) ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
1. Turning the Power ON ( | )/OFF (●) ...................................................................................................................................... 29
2. Instrument Status at Power-ON .............................................................................................................................................. 30
3. About the change of Luminance Unit ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Measurement Preparation _________________________________________33
Zero Calibration .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
1. Performing Zero Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 34
2. Zero Calibration Check Method ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Selecting, Measurement Speed, SYNC Mode, Display Mode .................................................................................................................. 36
and the Number of Display Digits
1. Selecting the Measurement Speed .......................................................................................................................................... 36
2. Selecting SYNC Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
3. Selecting the Measurement Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 40
4. Selecting the Number of Display Digits ................................................................................................................................. 42
Selecting Probe No. When the optional 4-Probe Expansion Board CA-B04 is used ....................................................................... 43
Settings Section __________________________________________________45
Outline of the Settings Section ................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Before Making Each Setting ....................................................................................................................................................................... 48
1. About Memory Channels ........................................................................................................................................................ 48
2. About the Target Color ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
User Calibration .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
1. About User Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................... 50
2. Performing White Calibration ................................................................................................................................................ 51
3. Performing Matrix Calibration ............................................................................................................................................... 53

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Analyzer Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
1. About Analyzer Mode ............................................................................................................................................................. 57
2. Inputting the RGB Emission Characteristic for Analyzer Mode ............................................................................................ 58
Setting/Changing the Target Color ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
1. Setting/Changing the Target Color by Measurement ............................................................................................................. 62
2. Setting/changing the target color by entering values.............................................................................................................. 64
Other Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
1. Setting an ID Name ................................................................................................................................................................ 66
2. Setting the Analog Display Range .......................................................................................................................................... 68
Settings Checking Method .......................................................................................................................................................................... 72
1. Checking the Set Values ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
2. Checking the Probe Serial No. when Making Settings .......................................................................................................... 73
Measurement Section _____________________________________________75
Measurement ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
1. Performing Measurement ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
2. Holding the Measured Values ................................................................................................................................................. 77
3. Displaying the Measured Values ............................................................................................................................................ 78
White Balance Adjustment in Analyzer Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 80
Communications Section __________________________________________83
Communicating with PC ............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
1. Communicating with PC via RS-232C ................................................................................................................................... 84
2. Selecting the RS-232C Baud Rate .......................................................................................................................................... 85
3. Communicating with PC via USB .......................................................................................................................................... 86
4. Remote Measurement ............................................................................................................................................................. 86
5. Communication Method for CA-100 Compatible (RS-232C) ............................................................................................... 87
Communication Format .............................................................................................................................................................................. 90
1. Input Command Table (PC ➔ Instrument) ............................................................................................................................. 90
2. OUTPUT DATA (PC ➔ Instrument) ...................................................................................................................................... 94
Explanation Section ______________________________________________99
Measuring Principle .................................................................................................................................................................................. 100
1. Measuring Principle .............................................................................................................................................................. 100
2. About T∆uvLv ...................................................................................................................................................................... 101
3. Principle of User Calibration ................................................................................................................................................ 102
4. Principle of Analyzer Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 103
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 105
1. Cleaning the Instrument ....................................................................................................................................................... 105
2. Storing the Instrument .......................................................................................................................................................... 105
Dimension Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Error Messages .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................................................................................................................. 111
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 114
Measurement/Quick Guide ....................................................................................................................................................................... 116

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Manual Structure
This manual is divided into sections as shown below according to the contents.
Installation/Connection P. 23-32
Measurement Preparation P. 33-44
This section explains how to install the instrument, connect AC power, turn ON/OFF the power, and
input the vertical synchronizing signal.
About Installation
Provides operating environmental conditions for the instrument and notes on installation.
About Connection
Explains how to connect measuring probes and connect the power cord.
(Also explains installation method for the optional accessory “4-Probe Expansion Board”.)
*Before turning on the power: Refer to pages 84 to 86 if you are going to communicate the instru-
ment with the PC via RS-232C or USB.
Turning the Power ON/OFF
Explains how to turn ON/OFF the power.
Zero Calibration
Explains the zero point adjustment method.
(Measurement cannot be performed if zero calibration is not completed.)
●The Preparation/Setting/Measurement section explains the procedure up to measurement.
The Measurement Preparation section explains preparations (instrument setting, zero calibration) that
are required prior to measurement.
Selecting, Masurement Speed, SYNC Mode, Display Mode and the Number of Display Digits
Explains how to select SYNC mode, that selects measurement time according to the display’s vertical scanning frequency,
as well as explaining how to select measurement mode and the number of display digits.
When the optional 4-Probe Expansion Board CA-B04 is used
Selecting Probe No.
Explains how to select the measuring probe whose measured value is to be displayed.
To the Setting section P. 45-74
*Go to the Measurement section if you are going to perform measurement using
Konica Minolta’s calibration standard and are not going to use analog display.
Page 26
Page 25
Page 29
Page 34
Page 43
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When performing measurement using
Konica Minolta’s calibration standard
Settings Section P. 45-74
This section explains settings that must be made according to measurement method.
The setting method varies with measurement method.
From the Measurement Preparation section
Outline of the Settings Section
Explains measurement method types and settings that must be made.
(Check what settings you need to make.)
Before Making Each Setting
Gives detailed explanations on memory channels common to each setting and target colors.
When performing measurement using
user calibration
When performing measure-
ment in analyzer mode
Setting/Changing the Target Color *1
Explains how to set/change the tar-
get color.
1. Setting/Changing the Target
Color by Measurement
2. Setting/Changing the Target
Color by Entering Values
User Calibration
Gives detailed explanation of user
calibration and explains its execution
method.
(Target color is also set at this time.)
Analyzer Mode
Gives detailed explanation of ana-
lyzer mode and explains how to in-
put the display’s RGB emission char-
acteristic for Analyzer Mode.
(Target color is also set at this time.)
P. 61 P. 50 P. 57
Other Settings
Explains how to set an ID name *2
and analog display range *3.
Settings Checking Method
Explains how to check the set values
and check the probe serial no. used
when the values are set.
P. 66 P. 7 2
•To set an ID name:
“Setting an ID Name”
(Page 66) *2
•To use the analog display
function:
“Setting the Analog
Display Range” (Page
68) *3
•To change the target color after user
calibration:
“Setting/Changing the Target Color”
(Page 61) *1
•To change the target color
after inputting the display’s
RGB emission characteristic:
“Setting/Changing the Target
Color” (Page 61) *1
To the Measurement section
P. 75-82
Page 46
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Measurement Section P. 75-82
Communications Section P. 83-98
This section explains measuring methods.
From the Settings section
Measurement
Explains measuring methods, how to hold the measured values and how to read them. Page 76
White Balance Adjustment in Analyzer Mode
Explains how to adjust white balance. Page 80
This section explains communication with PC via RS-232C or USB.
It is designed for those who possess basic knowledge of controlling the instrument from the PC via RS-
232C and know the basic operating methods (Measurement Preparation and Measurement sections).
Page 90
Communication Format
Explains the format of commands that are input to the instrument and that of data which is output from the instrument.
Page 87
Communication Method
Explains how to input communication commands.
Page 86
Remote Measurement
Explains how to perform measurement from the PC remotely.
Page 86
Communicating with PC via USB
Explains how to connect the USB cable to enable communication with PC via USB.
Communicating with PC via RS-232C
Explains how to connect the RS-232C cable and select the RS-232C baud rate to enable two-way communication with PC
via RS-232C.
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