Measuring Instruments

| Illumination / Viewing geometry | 8/d (8° illumination angle / diffuse viewing) |
|---|---|
| Receptors | 6 silicon photocells (3 for measurement, 3 to control illumination) filtered to detect primary stimulus values for red, green and blue |
| Measuring area | Ø 8mm |
| Display modes | 0.01 - 5.25 BCU (Baking Contrast Units); CIE76 L*a*b* |
| Measuring conditions | Observer: CIE 10° Standard Observer |
| Illuminant: CIE Standard Illuminant D65 | |
| Statistics | Minimum, Maximum and Mean values of up to 16 measurement |
| Repeatability | Delta E*ab standard deviation 0.1 |
| Measurement conditions: Average of measurements on standard white plate | |
| Min. meas. interval | Approx. 1 sec |
| Power source | 4 AA-size batteries or optional AC Adapter AC-A12 |
| Battery life | Alkaline-manganese batteries: Approx. 2000 measurements at 10 sec. interval |
| Ni-Cd batteries: Approx. 600 measurements at 10 sec. interval | |
| Operating range | Temperature: 0-40°C |
| Humidity: 85% or less (at 35°C) without condensation | |
| Weight / Dimensions | 360g without batteries; 59 x 158 x 85mm |
| Standard accessories | Soft Case CR-A68; Protective Cap with white calibration plate CR-A72; Wrist Strap CR-A73; 4 AA-size batteries |
| Optional accessories | Printer Cable CR-A73; AC Adapter AC-A12 |