Konica Minolta CR-10 Plus User manual

©2015-2022 KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
When First Connecting to the PC
Notes•TouseaPCapplicationwiththeinstrumentconnectedtoaPC,thededicatedUSBdriver
mustbeinstalled.
 •IfthePCbeingusedisconnectedtotheInternet,theWindowsupdaterwillbeusedto
automaticallyinstallthedrivers.
 •Installationmaytakeseveralminutes.
 •Onceinstallationiscomplete,aCOMportwillbeassignedtotheinstrument.
IfthePC’soperatingsystemisWindows10orWindows11,theUSBdriverwillbeinstalledauto-
maticallythefirsttimetheinstrumentisconnectedtothePC.
IfthePCisnotconnectedtotheInternet,manuallyinstallthedriversbyaccessingtheAPPfolder
intheinstrument’smassstoragefolder.
❶Checking the connection status (COM port number)
[Windows 10/11]
Right-clickontheStartbuttoninthelower-leftcornerofthescreen,andnavigateto[Device
Manager]→[Ports(COM&LPT)].
MeasuringInstruments(COM**):TheCOMportnumberassignedtotheinstrumentwillbe
displayedfor“**”.
 “USBSerialDevice (COM**)”maybedisplayed.
RegardlessofthePC’sOS,iftheconnectedinstrumentisnotdisplayedunder[Ports(COM
&LPT)]andisinsteaddisplayedunder[Unknowndevice]withan“!”mark,followtheproce-
dureunder“Updatingthedrivemanually”.
❷Updating the drive manually
Iftheconnectedinstrumentisnotdisplayedunder[Ports(COM&LPT)]andisinsteaddis-
playedunder[OtherDevices]as“!UnknownDevice”,theUSBdriverwillneedtobeinstalled
manually.
❷ -1 Right-click on the unknown de-
vice marked with “!”

❷ -2 Select [Update Driver Software],
and click “Locate and install
driver software manually.”

❷ -3 Specify the APP folder in the in-
strument’s mass storage folder
as the save destination, and click
“Next”.
Click “Install” on the confirma-
tion screen with the message that
reads, “Would you like to install
this device software?”
After installing, click “Close”.
❷ -4 Conrm the COM port number
from step 1, and then navigate
to [Device Manager] → [Ports
(COM & LPT)]. If “Measur-
ing Instruments(COM**)”
is displayed, driver update
has been completed.
9222-A80F-52 CCMCKK
Printed in Japan
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ques-
tionarises.
Before using this instrument, please read this manual.
Before using the COLOR READER
CR-10 Plus
Notes on Instruction Manual
TheOperationManualofCOLORREADERCR-10Plusisstoredintheinstru-
mentasaPDFfile.
ToviewthePDFfile,youneedaPDFviewingsoftware.
ThelatestinstructionmanualalsocanbedownloadedfromthefollowingURL:
https://www.konicaminolta.com/instruments/download/instruction_manual/
index.html
Introduction
ThankyouforpurchasingthisKONICAMINOLTAinstrument.Thisinstrumentisalightweight,
compactcolorimeterforreflectinganobject’scolor.Itwasdevelopedtoprovidecolordifference
measurementsinavarietyofindustrialfields.
Inaddition,whenusedwiththeincludedPCapplication,datasavedintheinstrumentcanbe
displayedinalistandsavedtothePC.
Packing materials of the product
 Besuretokeepallpackingmaterialsusedforshippingtheproduct(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.
Warning (Failuretoadheretothefollowingpointsmayresult indeath
orseriousinjury.)
Donotusetheinstrumentinplaceswhereflammableorcombustiblegases(gasoline,etc.)
arepresent.Doingsomaycauseafire.
AlwaysuseKONICAMINOLTA’soptionalaccessoryACadapter(AC-A308)orUSBbus
powerACadapter(AC-A305J,K,L,M)connectedtoanACoutletoftheratedvoltageand
frequency100-240VAC(50/60Hz).IfanACadapterotherthanthosespecifiedbyKONICA
MINOLTAisused,oriftheadapterisconnectedtoanunsupportedvoltage,itmayresultin
damagetotheadapter,fire,orelectricshock.
Iftheinstrumentwillnotbeusedforalongtime,disconnecttheACadapterpowerplug
fromtheACoutlet.AccumulateddirtorwaterontheprongsoftheACadapter’splugmay
causeafireandshouldberemoved.
DonotinsertordisconnecttheACadapterwithwethands.Doingsomaycauseelectric
shock.
DonotdisassembleormodifytheinstrumentortheACadapter.Doingsomaycauseafire
orelectricshock.
TheinstrumentshouldnotbeoperatedifitisortheACadapterisdamaged,orifsmokeor
oddsmellsoccur.Doingsomaycauseafire.Insuchsituations,turnthepowerOFFimme-
diately,disconnecttheACadapterpowerplugfromtheACoutlet(orremovethebatteriesif
usingbatterypower)andcontactthenearestKONICAMINOLTA-authorizedservicefacility.
TakespecialcarenottoallowliquidormetalobjectstoentertheinstrumentandtheAC
adapter.Doingsomaycauseafire.Shouldliquidormetalobjectsentertheinstrument,turn
thepowerOFFimmediately,disconnecttheACadapterpowerplugfromtheACoutlet(or
removethebatteriesifusingbatterypower)andcontactthenearestKONICAMINOLTA-
authorizedservicefacility.
Donotforciblybend,twistorpullthepowercord.Donotplaceheavyobjectson,ordamage
ormodifythepowercord.Doingsomaydamagethepowercordandcausefireorelectric
shock.
Alwaysdisconnectthepowercordbyholdingthepowerplug.Pullingthepowercorditself
maydamageitandcausefireorelectricshock.
FirmlypushtheACadapterpowerplugcompletelyintotheoutlet.Ifthepowerplugisnot
pushedcompletelyin,itmaycauseafireorelectricshock.
Connecting to a PC
ThisinstrumentisequippedwithaUSBconnectionterminal.
TheincludedUSBcable(IF-A25)canbeusedtoconnecttheinstrumenttoaPCandtransmitdata
aswellastoallowtheinstrumenttobecontrolledorconfiguredfromaPCapplication.
Notes•DonotconnectanycableotherthanthedesignatedcabletotheUSBconnectionterminal.
 •WhenconnectedviaUSBandcommunicating,communicationsmaybeinterruptedbybeing
exposedtostrongexternalstaticelectricityorradiowavesfromthesurroundingarea.Insuch
cases,turnthepowerOFFandthenturnitONagain.
 •FirmlyconnecttheUSBconnectorpluginthecorrectorientation.
 •AlwaysconnectanddisconnecttheUSBcablebytheconnector’splug.
  Donotpullitoutbythecableitselforbenditwithunreasonableforce.
  Doingsomaybreakthecable.
 •Connecttheinstrumentusingacablewithasuitablelength.Ifthecableisnotofasuitable
length,connectionproblemsmayariseorthecablemaybreak.
 •FirmlypushintheUSBcableconnectorthatmatchestheshapeoftheport(connection
terminal)untilitcangoinnofurther.
 •WithWindows10or11,iftheinstrumentcanonlybeoperatedusingUSBFeed,set“USB
selectivesuspendsetting”underPowerOptionsto“Disabled”.
Memo•TheUSBcommunicationportontheinstrumentisUSB2.0-compliant.
Launching the PC Application
Notes on Use
•ThissoftwareisapplicationsoftwareforusewithWindows10orWindows11Pleasenotethatthis
softwaredoesnotincludeanyOS.
•OneoftheaboveOSmustbeinstalledonthePCinordertoinstallthissoftware.
Memo The PC application cannot be run when logged in to the PC under a
“Guest” account.
Notes [Windows 10/11]
  WhenstartingthePCapplication,if“.NETFramework3.5”isrequested,followtheproce-
durebelowtoconfigurethesettings.
(Procedure)
  Under[ControlPanel]→[ProgramsandFeatures],select“TurnWindowsfeaturesonor
off”.
  IntheWindowsFeatureswindow,checktheboxnextto“.NETFramework3.5”andclick
“OK”.Followthedisplayedproceduretoinstall.
  Ifthisinstallationisnotcompletedproperly,besuretoverifythatWindowsUpdateworksas
itshould.
❶When connecting to a PC, an AutoPlay dialog will be displayed. Click
“Open folder to view les”
Notes Writing to the instrument memory is not permitted. Note that even if
files are moved they will not be saved to the instrument.
❷Copy the “CRX_APP.exe” le in the APP folder and the MANUAL folder
to the PC’s hard drive.
Notes If the PC application is run from within the APP folder, some
functions may not be usable depending on the PC. Copy the file to
the PC’s hard drive before using.
❸Double-click the “CRX_APP.exe" file copied to the PC’s hard drive to
launch the PC application.
Notes Ifascreenapp“Noinstrument couldbefound”,
click“OK”toclosethedialog,checkthefollowing
points,andthenreconnecttheinstrumentvia
USB.
 If"ConnectingtoPC"isnotshowninthe
display,repeatsteps❶to ❷ofConnectingto
aPC.
 Checktheconnectionstatus(seeWhenFirst
ConnectingtothePC)andupdatethedriver
manuallyifnecessary.
MemoThePCapplicationdoesnotsupport
connectionstomultipleinstruments.
About the folder structure in the mass storage
of the instrument
Themassstorageoftheinstrumenthasthefollowingstructure.Filesineachfolderareasfollows:
・・・・ Application"CRX_APP.EXE"iscontained.
・・・・ Theinstrumentcanholddata.
・・・・ Variousmanualscanbeaccessed.
標準付属品
別売付属品
ACアダプター
AC-A308
単3形乾電池
（4本） USBバスパワー用
ACアダプター
AC-A305J
USBケーブル
IF-A25
ロールペーパー
（5巻入り）
DP-A22
プリンターセット
CR-A95
パーソナルコンピューター
（市販品）
APP
PC application
(stored in the instrument)
DATA
MANUAL
WARNING
カラーリーダー
CR-20
保護キャップ
CR-A93
リストストラップ
CR-A73
ソフトケース
CR-A94
保管ケース
CR-A90
保護カバー
CR-A91
白色校正板付き
キャップ
CR-A86
Safety Symbols
Thefollowingsymbolsareusedinthismanualtopreventaccidentsthatmayoccurasresultof
incorrectuseoftheinstrument.
Denotes a sentence regarding a safety
warning or note.
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 a prohibited operation.
Never disassemble the instrument.
Denotes an instruction.
Always disconnect the AC adapter
from the AC outlet.
This symbol indicates alternating
current (AC).
This symbol indicates direct current
(DC).
This symbol indicates class II
protection against electric shock.
Donotdisposeofthebatteriesinafireorcharge,short-circuit,heat,ordisassemblethe
batteries.Doingsomayca
Intheeventthatabatteryleaksandthefluidcomesintocontactwithyoureye,donotrub
youreyeandwashitwithcleanwater,andthenimmediatelyconsultadoctor.Iftheleaked
fluidcomesintocontactwithskinorclothing,immediatelyrinsewithwater.Inaddition,stop
usingtheinstrumentifoneofitsbatterieshasleaked.
Useadedicatedcharger(ofthespecifiedtype,model,etc.)tochargenickelmetalhydride
batteries.Ifchargingconditionsorachargerdifferentfromthatspecifiedisusedforcharg-
ing,thebatterymayleak,overheat,orcatchfire.
Correctlydisposeofbatteriesusedintheinstrument.Batteriesincorrectlydisposedofmay
short-circuit,overheat,andcatchfire.Thismayleadtofire,injury,orburns.Batterydis-
posalmethodsvarydependingoneachmunicipality.Adheretomunicipalinstructionswhen
disposingofbatteries,orgivethebatteriestoyourcontractedwastedisposalcontractor.
Donottouchthebatterieswithwethands.Doingsomayresultinelectricshockora
malfunction.
Donotlookdirectlyatthelamp.Thelampisextremelybrightandemitsultravioletrays.
Doingsomayinjuretheeyes.
Caution (Failuretoadheretothefollowingpointsmayresultininjury
ordamagetotheinstrumentorotherproperty.)
WhenusingtheACadapter,provideanenvironmentsuchthatthereisanoutletnearthe
instrumentandthepowerplugoftheACadaptercanbeeasilypluggedorunplugged.
Takecarenottopinchyourselfontheareasoftheinstrumentthatopenandclose.Doingso
mayresultininjury
Donotuseanybatteriesotherthanthosespecifiedfortheinstrument.Donotuseanewbattery
andanoldbatteryorbatteriesofdifferenttypestogether.
Whenloadingthebatteriesintotheinstrument,ensuretheyareorientedaccordingtothepolarity
indication(positive+andnegative-)ontheinstrument.
Otherwise,thebatteriesmaybreakorleak,resultinginafireorinjury,orcontaminationofthearea.
Donotusetheinstrumentifthesamplesurfaceaperture(measurementarea)isintheline
ofsight.Doingsomayresultininjurytotheeye.
Whencleaningtheinstrument,unplugtheACadapterpowerplugfromtheoutlet.Failureto
dosomaycauseelectricshock.
Connecting to a PC
PC System Requirements
●OS Windows10Pro32bit,64bit
Windows11Pro
(English,SimplifiedChinese,orJapanese)
●Thehardwareofthecomputersystemtobeusedmustmeetorexceedtherecommendedsystem
requirementsforcompatibleOSbeingused.
●OneUSB2.0portisnecessary.
(Connection diagram)
COLORREADER
CR-10Plus
USBcable
IF-A25
PC
(commerciallyavailable)
Connecting to a PC
Operating Procedure
❶Connect the Micro-B connector of the USB cable to the USB connection
terminal on the instrument.
Firmlypushitinuntilitcangonofurtherandverifythatitissecurelyconnected.
❷Verify that the instrument power has been turned ON.
❸Press
MENU/OK
, move the selection frame to “USB Connec.” using either
or , and then press
MENU/OK
.
❹Move the selection frame to “PC” using either or , and then
press
MENU/OK
.
“ConnectingtoPC”willbedisplayedontheinstrument.
Memo PressingtheMENU/OKkeywhile“ConnectingtoPC”isdisplayedonthescreenwillcause
theinstrumenttobedisconnectedfromthePC.
❺
ConnecttheAconnectoroftheUSBcabletotheUSBportonthePC.
AfterconnectingtothePC,theinstrumentwillberecognizedasamassstoragedevice,and
anAutoPlaydialogboxwillbedisplayed.
Memo Iftheinstrumentisnotrecognizedasamass storagedevice,disconnectandreconnectthe
cable,andstarttheprocedureoveragainfromstep2.

CR-10 Plus  Basic Operating Instructions - Measuring instrument -
These instructions provide you with the basic procedure for using the COLOR READER CR-10 Plus.
See the CR-10 Plus Operation Manual for a detailed description on how to set or use the instrument.
Setting of CR-10 Plus basic functions - Using PC application -
Connecting the instrument to a PC allows the following functions to be used. This section describes the setting of the main basic
functions.
Viewing of data stored in instrument / Transfer of stored data to PC / Auto off enable/disable / Buzzer enable/disable and printout of data
using compatible printer.
How to set up
Install the PC application in accordance with the "Before using COLOR READER CR-10 Plus" on the back, and start the application.
A. To measured data store in the instrument.
1. Go to the “Setting” screen.
2. Click the check box to the left of “Save to Instrument”.
"Browse Data" is displayed in the <Menu> screen of this instrument.
B. To recall all data saved in the instrument and display them in a list.
1. In the [Data] tab, click "Read".
2. Click [OK] to confirm.
C. Save to PC
(Import data stored in the instrument to a specified destination.)
1. After operation B above, click “Save to PC”.
2. Click the save location for the data to select it, and click “OK”.
(Saving data to PC while taking measurements)
1. Under “Save Meas. Data” in the [Measure] tab, click ○ to the left of “PC”.
The “Browse For Folder” window will appear.
2. Select the save destination and Click [OK].
Measured data will be saved as a csv. file.
Serial No
yyyymmdd ( date of measurement )
File name: hhmmss ( time of measurement; 24-hr clock )_T. csv (Target data)
File name: hhmmss ( time of measurement; 24-hr clock )_S. csv (Sample data)
D. Pass/fail judgment
1. Go to the “Setting” screen or the “Measure” screen.
2. Select “None” in the “Preset” settings area.
3. Click the check box to the left of ΔE*.
4. Enter the tolerance.
Clicking in the value input box will cause the numeric pad to appear. Input the value using the numeric pad.
5. After entering a value, click “Enter” on the numeric pad.
See the Operation Manual for a detailed description on how to set or use the instrument. Before connecting the instrument to a
PC, carefully read "Connecting to a PC" in the separate sheet "Before using COLOR READER CR-10 Plus".
Names of Parts
[Preparations]
Supply power to the instrument in one of the manners described below:
①Battery
②USB bus power
③AC adapter (Optional Accessories)
10:00
TARGET MENU/OK
中文
日本語
English
MENU
Back
Language
MENU/OK
10:00
TARGET MENU/OK
请选 择显示语
言
表示言語を選
択して下さい
Please
select
language.
OK
Press [OK]
to close
the dialog.
Here, the selection frame is
pointing to “Back”.
> The selected language
is English.
1Select the desired
language and conrm.
or 
MENU/OK
2Go back to the
<MENU> screen.
MENU/OK
Display Language (When rst turning the CR-10 Plus ON)
When first turning the instrument ON after purchasing, a
message that reads, “Please select language.” will be displayed.
One of three languages can be selected for the display
language: Chinese, Japanese, or English.
(LCD screen)
Measuring
button
Operation
keys
LCD screen
READY lamp
STATUS lamp Sample surface aperture
Target mask
Tripod socket
Battery com-
partment cover
Protective con-
nector cover
USB terminal
AC adapter socket
Power button
Strap holder
Press and hold
POWER
for about
1 second.
The display on the LCD screen
will appear and the READY
lamp will illuminate in blue.
BEEP BEEP!
Power button
Measurement Result Display
2
Target Color Setting
(Target Measurement) 3Measurement (Sample Measurement)
1
Turning the Power ON
1Verify that the <Target
Measurement> screen is
displayed.
Memo If the <Sample Measurement> screen is
displayed, or if the <Target Measurement
Results> screen is displayed, press
TARGET
to
display the <Target Measurement> screen.
2Set the sample surface
aperture on the sample to
be used as a reference.
3Press the measuring button.
4Measurement will be
performed, and the
results will be displayed
on the screen.
These measurement
results can be used as the
reference for sample
measurement.
Memo To perform target measurement again,
press
TARGET
and start the procedure over
from step 1.
Target
L*
a*
b*
Beep
Target
L* 51.1
a* 12.6
b* 32.1
1Verify that the
target to be used
is displayed on the
LCD screen.
2Set the sample
surface aperture
on the sample to
measure.
3Press the measuring button.
Target
L* 51.1
a* 12.6
b* 32.1
Beep
Measurement will be performed, and
the color difference results will be
displayed on the screen.
To measure multiple
locations, continue
performing sample
measurements.
To change the target,
press
TARGET
and perform
target measurement.
ΔE* 0.6
ΔL* 0.5
Δa* 0.0
Δb* 0.4