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Measuring Instruments

Either measuring area can be selected by simply sliding a control on the side of the CR-241. Indications for both measuring areas are shown in viewfinder.
Measurements are taken without touching the specimen surface, allowing measurements of wet, fragile, or soft specimens (which may change color if pressure is applied to the surface).
The CR-241's double-beam feedback system ensures accurate measurements. The illumination provided by the high-efficiency pulsed xenon arc lamp is monitored directly and any variations in light output are automatically compensated.
Absolute color values can be calculated in any of five color notations: Yxy, L*a*b*, L*C*H°, Munsell (Illuminant C only), and colorimetric densities DxDyDz, Color difference can be calculated in Δ (Yxy), Δ (L*a*b*), Δ(L*C*H*), Δ E*ab, or Δ(DxDyDz).
Data for up to 20 calibration surfaces and up to 20 target colors can be stored for each measuring area. Memory space is also provided for up to 300 sets of measurement data; this memory space can be divided into 20 pages as desired.
The CR-241 also has a built-in thermal dot printer for printing measurement data or the results of statistical calculations.
The CR-241 is equipped with an interval timer, which can be used to control measurements.
The CR-241 can automatically perform statistical calculations on data in memory for each measurement area and color space to determine the maximum, minimum, mean, and standard deviation values.
An RS-232C data input/output terminal is provided for connecting the CR-241 to a separate computer for data output or computer control.
The compact size and extremely small measuring area make the CR-241 ideal for a wide range of applications, such as:
Color control of engraved nameplates, switches, buttons, etc. on electronic equipment and electrical appliances.
Color control of paints or painted surfaces
Color control of metal trim, metallic printing, cable insulation, etc.
Color control of watch faces, camera bodies, etc.
Color control of eyeglass frames, jewelry, etc.
Color control of small manufactured products
Color control of models used for presentations
Measurements of very small specimens found at accident and crime scenes
Measurement of rare documents and other fragile specimens which should not be touched
Measurement of small areas of printed pictures and photographs
Measurement of small lines and figures on printed fabrics