Konica Minolta CF-300 Manuel utilisateur

SPECTROPHOTOMETER

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before using this instrument,

please read this manual.

Safety Symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual or CF-300 to prevent accidents

which may occur as a result of incorrect use of the instrument.

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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.

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Denotes a prohibited action.

This action must never be performed.

Denotes an instruction.

This instruction must be strictly adhered to.

Denotes a prohibited action.

Never disassemble the instrument.

Denotes an instruction.

Be sure to disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

This symbol indicates A.C.

This symbol indicates D.C.

This symbol indicates class II protection against electric shock.

Trademarks

• Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• The KONICA MINOLTA logo and symbol mark, and SpectraMagic are registered trademarks or trademarks of

Konica Minolta, Inc.

Notes on this Manual

• Copying or reproduction of all or part of the contents of this manual without KONICA MINOLTA’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 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.

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 (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.

Do not disassemble or modify the

instrument or the AC adapter. Doing

so may cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Always use the AC adapter supplied as

a standard accessory or the optional AC

adapter, and connect it to an AC outlet

of the rated voltage and frequency. If an

AC adapter other than those speciﬁed by

KONICA MINOLTA is used, it may result in

damage to the unit, 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, disconnect the AC

adapter plug from the AC outlet, and

contact the nearest Konica Minolta-

authorized service facility.

If the instrument will not be used for a

long time, disconnect the AC adapter 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.

The instrument should not be operated

if it is damaged 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 immediately,

disconnect the AC adapter plug from the

AC outlet and contact the nearest Konica

Minolta-authorized service facility.

Do not forcibly bend, twist, or pull the AC

adapter power cable. Do not scratch or

alter the power cable or place heavy objects

on it. Doing so may damage the power

cable and cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Always hold the plug itself when

disconnecting the AC adapter plug from the

AC outlet. Pulling on the power cable may

damage it and cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Insert the power plug fully and

securely. Incomplete inserting may

cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not look directly into the lamp.

The lamp is very bright, which

may harm your eyes.

Do not insert or disconnect the AC adapter

plug from an AC outlet with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

CAUTION (Failing to adhere to the following points may result in

injury or damage to the instrument or other property.)

Do not perform measurement with the

specimen measuring port

directed towards your eyes.

Doing so may damage your eyes.

Make sure that the AC outlet is located

near the instrument and that the AC

adapter plug can be connected to and

disconnected from the AC outlet easily.

Be careful not to pinch hands in parts of

the instrument or accessories that open

and close. Doing so may result in injury.

When cleaning, disconnect the power plug.

Connecting may cause electric shock.

Do not move the instrument while

looking into the ﬁnder. Doing so

may cause the instrument to topple

over or result in other accident.

Do not place the instrument on an

unstable or sloping surface. Doing so

may result in its falling or overturning,

causing injury. Be careful not to drop

the instrument when carrying it.

INTRODUCTION

This spectrophotometer was developed to measure the body color of reﬂective objects.

It performs noncontact colorimetric measurements at high speed to a high degree of

performance and can be used by itself or inline in various ﬁelds of industry.

 Packing Materials

General Packing Materials

Keep all packing materials (cardboard box, cushioning material, plastic bags, etc.) in a safe place.

The CF-300 is a precision measuring instrument. They can be used to protect the instrument

from impact and vibration during shipment to Konica Minolta for maintenance.

Should they be lost or damaged, contact the nearest Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.

Protective cap for the specimen measuring port (integrating sphere opening)

The CF-300 is delivered with no target mask attached. To protect the specimen

measuring port, a protective cap is attached to the specimen measuring port.

This protective cap must be removed before using the CF-300.

When you transport the CF-300 to another place, the protective cap

must be attached. When not using it, put the protective cap in the

accessory case (CF-A25) so that it does not become lost.

Protective cap

 Notes on Use

Be sure to use this instrument properly. Use of this instrument in ways other than those speciﬁed in

this manual may result in risk of injury, electric shock, instrument damage, or other problems.

Operating Environment

• Use the CF-300 at an ambient temperature between 15°C and 30°C and relative humidity 80% or less (at 30°C,

with no condensation.) Be sure to use the instrument within this range. Do not use it in areas of rapid tempera-

ture changes.

• Do not leave the CF-300 in direct sunlight or near sources of heat, such as stoves, etc. The internal temperature of

the instrument may become much higher than the ambient temperature in such cases.

• Do not use the CF-300 in areas where dust, cigarette smoke or chemical gases are present. Doing so may cause

deterioration in performance or a breakdown.

• Do not use the CF-300 near equipment which produces a strong magnetic ﬁeld (such as speakers, etc.).

• The CF-300 belongs to installation category I products (equipment which is powered by an AC adapterconnected

to commercially available power).

• The CF-300 belongs to pollution degree 2 products (equipment which may cause temporary electrical hazards

due to contamination or condensation or products which are used in such an environment).

• Do not use the CF-300 at altitudes higher than 2,000 m.

• The CF-300 and the AC adapter supplied as a standard accessory have been designed exclusively for indoor use.

They should never be used outdoors because rain or other factors may damage the instrument.

Measurement

• Make sure no dirt or dust get into the specimen measuring port.

• When using the instrument for long periods of time, the measurement value may change depending on changes

in the environment. Therefore, in order to achieve accurate measurements, we recommend that white calibration

be done regularly using the White Calibration Plate.

White Calibration Plate

• The calibration data for the White Calibration Plate was measured at 23°C.

To achieve the highest accuracy when measuring absolute values (colorimetric values), calibration and measure-

ment should be performed at 23°C.

• Do not allow the White Calibration Plate to get scratched or stained with such as ﬁngerprints.

• When the White Calibration Plate is not in use, be sure to close the cover so that the White Calibration Plate is not

exposed to ambient light.

• Do not damage or smudge the White Calibration Plate with ﬁngerprints or otherwise.

Target Mask

• Do not touch the Target Mask’s inner surface (white-coated surface) by hand, scratch it or make it dirty.

• When not in use, Target Masks should be stored in the accessory case (CF-A25) so that they will not be exposed to

ambient light.

Power Source

• Do not short the output plug of the AC adapter. Doing so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

• The AC adapter is a EMC Class B device. If used in a home environment, it may jam signals used by other appli-

ances. In such case, the user is responsible for taking suitable countermeasures.

• Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF (“ I “) when the CF-300 is not in use.

• Always use the AC adapter supplied as a standard accessory (AC-A308) and connect it to an AC outlet of the rated

voltage and frequency.

• Use an AC power supply of the rated supply voltage (within ±10%).

• Do not connect the AC adapter to an overloaded electrical circuit. In addition, do not wrap or cover the AC adapt-

er with cloth or other material while in use. Doing so may cause an electric shock or ﬁre.

• In the event of trouble, unplug the power cord from the input socket of the AC adapter. Moreover, do not install

the instrument in any way that makes it difﬁcult to unplug the power cord from the input socket of the AC adapt-

er in an emergency.

System

• Do not subject the CF-300 to strong impact or vibration. Doing so may cause deterioration of performance or

breakdown.

• The specimen measuring port and integrating sphere of this instrument are important precision parts of the

instrument’s optical system, therefore do not dirty or impact them in any way. Moreover, when not using the

instrument, attach the protective cap to prevent dust from penetrating the integrating sphere.

 Notes on Storage

• If dust enters the integrating sphere, accurate measurement can not be performed. When not using this product,

be sure to attach a protective cap and keep it.

• The CF-300 should be stored at temperatures between 0°C and 40°C, and at a relative humidity of 80% or less

(35°C, without condensation.) Do not store the instrument in areas subject to high temperatures, high humidity,

sudden changes in temperature, or where freezing or condensation may occur, because these circumstances

may cause a breakdown. It is recommended to store the CF-300 with a drying agent at a temperature around

20°C.

• Do not leave the CF-300 inside a car such as in the trunk. Otherwise, the temperature and/or humidity may ex-

ceed the allowable range for storage during midsummer or midwinter, resulting in a breakdown.

• Keep the packing materials used for shipment and use them to transport the CF-300. This protects the instru-

ment from sudden changes in temperature, vibration, and shock.

• Do not store the CF-300 in areas where dust, cigarette smoke or chemical gases are present. Doing so may cause

deterioration in performance or a breakdown.

• The White Calibration Plate may become discolored if left exposed to light. Therefore, make sure to close the

cover when it is not in use so that the White Calibration Plate is not exposed to ambient light during storage.

• The Target Masks may discolor if they are left exposed to light. When they are not in use, keep them in a safe

place to prevent exposure to light and to protect them from scratches and dust. And store them in the accessory

case (CF-A25).

• Be sure to keep all packing materials (cardboard box, cushioning material, plastic bags, etc.). They can be used

to protect the instrument during transportation to the service facility for maintenance (re-calibration etc.).

 Notes on Cleaning

• If the CF-300 becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth. Never use solvents such as thinner or benzene.

• If the White Calibration Plate becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth. If dirt is difﬁcult to remove, wipe

it off with a cloth dampened with commercially-available lens cleaning solution. Then remove the solution with a

cloth dampened with water, and leave the plate to dry.

• If the inside the Zero Calibration Box becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth. If the dirt is difﬁcult to re-

move, wipe it off with a cloth dampened with commercially available lens cleaning solution, remove the solution

with a cloth dampened with water, and allow the Zero Calibration Box to dry before using.

• If the inner surface (white-coated surface) of the Target Masks, or the inside of the integrating sphere, getdirty,

contact a Konica Minolta-authorized service facility.

• Should the CF-300 break down, do not try to disassemble and repair it by yourself. Contact a Konica Minolta-

authorized service facility.

 Disposal Method

• Make sure that the CF-300 and its accessories and packing materials are either disposed of or recycled correctly

in accordance with local laws and regulations.

 Maintenance

• To maintain the measurement accuracy of the instrument, it is recommended to have the instrument serviced

about once a year. For details on instrument servicing, contact your nearest Konica Minolta authorized service

facility.

INDEX

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

INTRODUCTION.......................................2

Packing Materials............................................... 2

Notes on Use ...................................................... 3

Notes on Storage................................................ 5

Notes on Cleaning .............................................. 5

Disposal Method ................................................ 5

Maintenance...................................................... 5

INDEX......................................................6

Using the  

Accessories Check ...................................8

System Diagram ....................................10

Names and Functions of Parts ................11

Measurement Procedure .......................12

Flow of Preparation and Measurement ............. 12

Connecting a Personal Computer...........13

Connecting the AC Adapter....................14

Turning Power ON and OFF....................15

Attaching a Target Mask ........................16

Notes on Use of Target Mask............................. 16

Calibration ............................................17

Calibration for Reﬂectance Measurements ....... 17

White calibration data...................................... 17

Performing calibration ..................................... 17

Using the Zero Calibration Box...............18

Notes on Use of Zero Calibration Box ................ 18

Using the White Calibration Plate...........19

Notes on Use of White Calibration Plate ............ 19

Updating White Calibration Data...................... 19

Setting a Specimen ................................20

Attaching/Detaching the Benchtop Base (Optional)

...

Attaching the Benchtop Base............................ 21

Detaching the Benchtop Base........................... 21

Attaching the Zero Calibration Box

(When using the benchtop base)............22

Notes on Use of Zero Calibration Box ................ 22

Attaching the White CalibrationPlate

(When using the benchtop base)...........23

Notes on Use of White Calibration Plate ............ 23

Updating White Calibration Data...................... 23

Setting a Specimen

(When using the benchtop base)............24

Reﬂectance measurement................................ 24

The sample holder for measuring the reﬂectance

... 25

Cleaning the CF-300 and Accessories .....26

Zero Calibration Box and White Calibration Plate

..... 26

Target Mask ..................................................... 26

Inside Integrating Sphere................................. 26

Error message .......................................27

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...................29

Explanations ............................31

Illumination/Viewing System ................32

Measuring Reﬂected Colors.............................. 32

Dimensions ...........................................33

Speciﬁcations........................................34

Using the 

This instrument works with standard and optional accessories.

Memo Some accessories may differ than their representations shown in this manual.

Standard Accessories

White Calibration Plate CF-A24

Used to perform white calibration for measurement

of reﬂectance. A CD-ROM containing white

calibration data and software for writing the white

calibration data is supplied with this accessory.

White Calibration Adapter CF-A28

Used to calibrate the instrument’s white

sensitivity for noncontact measurements.

Target Mask CF-A21, CF-A22, CF-A23

Used to match the illumination (specimen measuring

port) area to the specimen. The illumination and

measurement (specimen measuring port) areas are as

follows when the respective target masks are attached.

CF-A21

（MAV）

CF-A22

（XUSAV）

CF-A23

（NC: For noncontact

measurement）

Illumination area φ11 mm 5 × 7 mm φ34 mm

Measurement area φ8 mm 0.75 ×

1 mm φ8 mm 0.75 × 1 mm

Memo Two screws are included with the target mask

for securing it to the instrument.

Zero Calibration Box CM-A155

Used to perform zero calibration for measurement of reﬂectance.

AC Adapter AC-A308

Used to supply power from an AC outlet to the CF-300.

Input: 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.25-0.16 A

Output: 8 V 1.5 A

Plug design: Center-negative

USB Cable (2 m) IF-A19

Used to connect the instrument to a PC.

The instrument is not powered by the PC

when the two are connected.

Accessory Case CF-A25

Stows the target masks, zero calibration box, white

calibration plate and other accessories.

Accessories Check

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