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Measuring Instruments

Color Reader Series Low-cost colorimeters (Tristimulus type)
| Illuminating/viewing geometry | 8/d (8° illumination angle/diffuse viewing) |
|---|---|
| Measuring area | Approx. Φ8mm |
| Display modes | D(L*a*b*)/ DE*ab or D(L*C*H*)/ DE*ab |
| Target color memory | 1 channel; set by measurement |
| Measuring range | L*: 10 to 100 |
| Measurement conditions | Observer : CIE 10° Standard Observer Illuminant : CIE Standard Illuminant D65 |
| Repeatability | Standard deviation within DE*ab 0.1 (Measurement conditions: Average of measurements of standard white plate) |
| Minimum interval between measurements | Approx. 1 sec. |
| Power source | Four AA-size batteries or optional AC Adapter AC-A12 |
| Battery life | Alkaline-manganese batteries: Approx.2000 measurements at 10-sec. intervals Ni-Cd batteries: Approx. 600 measurements at 10-sec intervals |
| Operating temperature/humidity range | 0 to 40°C; relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation |
| Standard accessories | Soft Case CR-A68; Protective Cap CR-A72; Wrist Strap CR-A73; AA-size batteries (4) |
| Optional accessories | AC Adapter AC-A12; Printer Cable CR-A75 |