Konica Minolta cm-5 - Introduction; Notes on Use

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CM-5.
This is a precise, benchtop type spectrophotometer developed for color and color difference measurement of
reective/transmitted objective colors in various industries.
Packing materials of the product
Be sure to keep all packing materials used for shipping the product (cardboard box, cushioning material,
plastic bags, etc.).
The CM-5 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.
Notes on Use
Be sure to use this instrument properly. Use of this instrument in ways other than those specied in this manual
may result in risk of injury, electric shock, instrument damage, or other problems.
Operating Environment
• Use the CM-5 at an ambient temperature between 13°C and 33°C and relative humidity 80% or less (at 35°C)
with no condensation.
Be sure to use the instrument within this range. Do not use it in areas of rapid temperature changes.
• Do not leave the CM-5 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 CM-5 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 CM-5 near equipment which produces a strong magnetic eld (such as speakers etc.).
• The CM-5 belongs to installation category I products (equipment which is powered by an AC adapter
connected to commercially available power).
• The CM-5 belongs to pollution level 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 CM-5 at altitudes higher than 2,000 m.
• The CM-5 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.
• Use a blower to remove dust and dirt from the shutter before using the instrument after a long period of
disuse.
• 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 Cap.
White Calibration Plate
There are two types of white calibration plate for use with this instrument: the built-in White Calibration Plate
inside the shutter and an external White Calibration Plate as an optional accessory.
• 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
measurement should be performed at 23°C.
• Do not allow the White Calibration Plate (optional accessory) to get scratched or stained, or get ngerprints on
it.
• When the White Calibration Plate (optional accessory) is not in use, be sure to close the cap so that the White
Calibration Plate is not exposed to ambient light.
Target Mask
There are three types of Target Masks for use with this instrument: the standard ø30 mm mask, and optional ø3
mm and ø8 mm masks.
• The ø30 mm Target Mask must be used in combination with the instrument that bears the same pairing
number.
• Do not touch the Target Mask's inner surface by hand, scratch it or make it dirty.
• When not in use, Target Masks should be stored in the packing used for shipment or in the optional accessory
case so that they will not be exposed to ambient light.