Spectrodensitometer

FD-7 and FD-5
State of the Art instruments formeasuring Colour, Density and LightFD-7/FD-5

Ultra light Spectrodensitometer the perfect instrument for conventional and digitalprinting and packaging applications

For the first time UV calibration in accordance with ISO 13655 M1
The new Konica Minolta FD Spectrodensitometers conform to measurementmode M1 of ISO 13655:2009. In addition to ISO measurement modes M0,
M1, M2 and M3, the patented “Virtual Fluorescent Standard“ (VFS) technology (UV calibration) allows the user to take measurements accurately for anylight source.

Close correlation with visual evaluation
The impact of fluorescent whitening agents in papers on the final print
depends on the amount of UV in the viewing environment. Until now Instruments were unable to take UV content into account.
Using Konica Minolta’s VFS technology, the actual amount of UV in theviewing environment can be used for measurements. The result is a close
correlation between visual evaluation and measurement when assessing
the impact of whitening agents.

New perspectives in colour matching
Take advantage of the experience of the world leader inlight measurement. The FD-7 is perfectly suited for measuring light sources. Illuminance, colour temperatureand ∆uv are shown on the instrument display.
For the first time visual evaluation and colour measurement
are closely correlated by using the colorimetric values ofthe light source for measuring reflectance.

We take all possible steps

to ensure the accuracyof your instrument
With conventional Instruments it is necessary to regularly correct for a wavelength shift. In the past, this could only be corrected by the manufacturer.
The FD-5 and FD-7 perform an evaluation of wavelength accuracy and if
necessary a shift compensation with every white calibration.
As the instrument also corrects for temperature drifts one can be assured ofprecise and stable measurements between annual preventive maintenancechecks – Testimony to Konica Minolta’s superior technology and commitment to innovation.

A versatile solution

for the printing industry

Standalone – Scanning – Light measurement
In addition to its use as a lightweight stand alone instrument, when connected to a PC, the FD-7 can beused for scanning test charts.
In scan mode one measurement shows the impact of fluorescent whitening agents for several viewing
conditions. This is a unique feature. The light measurement allows the user to compensate for the viewing
conditions in the light cabinet, at the Point of Sale or at a trade fair to ensure perfect colour reproduction.

Lightest of its class
The main body with the target mask attached weights just 430g, lighter than any comparable
instrument currently available. Assuring easy and fatigue free measurement sequences.

Spectrodensitometer

Achieving standards with ease

Challenges are solved by expertise
World first: Conversion of measurement backings

The Konica Minolta FD-series Spectrodensitometers solve the challenge of colour control on a black backing
against standards that were established for a white backing. The built-in backing compensation function is aworld first in a spectrodensitometer.

Quality – not compromises
TARGETMATCH displays the optimal print density to achieve stored
colour standards. With ISOCHECK these standards can be controlled according to colour value and tone value increase without theneed for additional software. The colorimetric gray balance checkcompletes the objective quality control functionality.

Compatible
The Spectrodensitometers FD-5 and FD-7 share thesame hardware meaning improved consistency inprepress, ink colour matching and pressroom. TheKonica Minolta calibration standards and traceability assure state-of-the-art compatibility with thestandards of the printing industry.

For every challenge
Colour standards according to ISO 12647 or brandcolours can be saved as color sets and uploaded
to the instruments using the FD-s1w Data management software. Uploaded standards can be used by
ISOCHECK for quality control and process adjustment by TARGETMATCH at any time.

TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50+0.120DKPaperEabBlack
3.75@ 1.460D
Cyan
2.02@ 1.580D
Magenta
CS01:PT1-AM-BB
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Measured BlackAutomation

for the routine and the extraordinary

The ColorScoutA+ is an automated precision xy-stage with a 320*460mm scan area to enable automatedmeasurements of characterisation charts with a large number of colour patches. The FD chartmaker isincluded free of charge to enable users to easily create complex test chart layouts.
Using the xy-stage and the FD-7 users can make significant time savings when scanning large test charts.

Solutions built
around your needsIntelligent solutions for speciality printing
Using CSA+ and the basICColor catch Software Suite enables highly
automated measurements of charts even if they have to be distributed
over several prints (e.g. labels, credit cards).

Automation for LFP printers
Digital large format printers can use several substrates which are challenging or impossible to be measured forconventional printing industry equipment (e.g. aluminium, ceramics, wood, textiles, vinyl).
By automating the Konica Minolta CM-2600d (sphere spectrophotometer) the ColorScoutA+ offers a solution
in combination with ICC Profiling Packages for the first time. This enables objective calibration for materials withstructured or metallic surfaces.

Model

ColorScoutA+

Measurement range (maximum chart size)

320 x 460 mm

Measuring instrument

Spectrodensitometer FD-7 / FD-5 & Spectrophotometer CM-2600d

Minimum chart patch size

6 x 6 mm

Maximum sample thickness

FD-7: Standard 1.5 mm (others on request)
CM-2600d : 30 mm

Operating temperature/ humidity range

10 to 35°C, relative humidity 30 to 85% with no condensation

Storage temperature/ humidity range-20 to 60°C, relative humidity 0 to 90% with no condensation

Standard accessories

Mounting bracket for FD-7, Height adjustment plate, ColorChart software, RS-232C cable, USB to RS-232C serial converter, USB cable AC power cord,
White calibration plate for ColorScoutA3+, basICColor CatchColorChart minimum computing requirements

OS; CPU Windows.XP(32-bit), Windows. Vista (32-bit); 300MHz or faster Hard disk; Memory 30MB or more available disk space; 64MB or more
Display 1024 x 800 pixels or moreModel

Spektraldensitometer FD-7

Illumination/viewing system

45°a:0°(annular illumination) *1
Conforms to CIE No. 15, ISO 7724/1, DIN5033 Teil 7, ASTM E 1164, and JIS Z 8722 Condition A for reflectance measurements

Spectral separation device

Concave grating

Wavelength range

Spectral reflectance: 380 to 730 nm / Spectral irradiance: 360 to 730 nm

Wavelength pitch

10 nm

Half bandwidth

Approx. 10 nm

Measurement areaØ 3.5 mm

Light source

LEDMeasurement range

Density: 0.0D to 2.5D; Reflectance: 0 to 150%; Illumination 0 to 9990 Lux

Short-term repeatability

Density: σ0.01D; Without polarization filter: 0.0D ~2.5D, Yellow: 0.0D ~2.0D
With polarization filter: 0.0D ~2.5D, Yellow: 0.0D ~1.8D(When measurements taken 30 times at 10-seconds intervals after white calibration has been performed)
Colorimetric: Within σΔE00 0.05 (Without polarization filter) (When white plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration has been performed)

Inter-instrument agreement

Within ΔE00 0.3 (Average of 12 BCRA Series II color tiles compared to values measured with a master body under Konica Minolta standard conditions)

Measurement time

Approx. 1.4 s (single-point reflectance measurement without polarization filter)

Displayed values

Colorimetric values, color-difference values, density values, density-difference values, dot area ratio,
dot gain, PASS/FAIL judgment, illuminance, correlated color temperature

Measurement conditions

Corresponding to ISO 13655 Measurement Conditions M0 (CIE Illuminant A), M1 (CIE Illuminant D50), M2 (illumination with UV-cut filter) and M3 (M2 + polarization filter); User-defined illuminantIlluminants

A, C, D50, ID50, D65, ID65, F2, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, User-defined illuminantObservers

2° Standard Observer, 10° Standard Observer

Colour spaces

L*a*b*, L*C*h, Hunter Lab, Yxy, XYZ and colour-difference in these colour spaces

Colour-difference equations

ΔE*ab (CIE 1976), ΔE*94 (CIE 1994), ΔE00 (CIE 2000), ΔE (Hunter), CMC (l:c)

IndexesWI (ASTM E313-96); Tint (ASTM E313-96); ISO Brightness (ISO 2470-1); D65 Brightness (ISO 2470-2); Delta Brightness (“Fluorescent Whitening Intensity”)

Density

ISO Status T, ISO Status E, ISO Status A, ISO Status I; DIN16536; Spectral density for spotcolours

Advanced features

Greybalance (densitometric & colorimetric), ISOCHECK (QC against ISO or own standards), TARGETMATCH, Trapping, Plate measurement

Data Memory

Single data: Colorimetric target data: 30 data; Density target data: 30 data
50 color sets: 15 colorimetric target data per color set with 3 additional tone values each. ColorSets for standard printing conditions are already included.

Display language

English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (simplified)InterfaceUSB 2.0

Output data *2

Colorimetric and densitometric values; Spectral reflectance and irradiancePowerRechargeable internal lithium-ion battery (Number of measurements per charge: Approx. 2,000 when new); AC adapter; USB bus power

Dimensions (W × D × H)

70 × 165 × 83mm (Body only); 90 × 172 × 84mm (With target mask attached)

WeightApprox. 350 (Body only); Approx. 430 (With target mask attached)

Operating temperature/humidity range

10 to 35°C, 30 to 85% relative humidity with no condensation

Storage temperature/humidity range

0 to 45°C, 0 to 85% relative humidity with no condensation*1 Illumination for wavelengths under 400nm is unidirectional.

FD-5

Spectral reflectance: 380 to 730 nm

Colorimetric values, color-difference values, density values, density-difference values, dot area
ratio, dot gain, PASS/FAIL judgment

Colorimetric and densitometric values*2 Available when using PC software.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For correct use and for your safety, be sure to read the instruction manual before using
the instrument.
• Always connect the instrument to the specified power
supply voltage.

< Dimensions in mm >with removable target mask attached171.5

165 may cause a fire or electric shock.
• Improper connection
171.5

AC-Adapter

Spectrodensitometer
FD-7/FD-5

9070

Color Management Software
basICColor

Displays shown are for illustration purpose only.
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Spectra Magic® NX

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USB Cabel
IF-A17 (Europe)

9070

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The basICColor logo is a registered trademark of basICColor GmbH.

•The specifications and drawings given here are subject to change without
prior notice.

ColorScoutA+

171.5

84.2

165

2525

PC
(commercially available)

Protection Glass
FD-A04

84.2

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< System Diagram >

φ6.2

9070

White
Calibration Plate
FD-A06

Target Mask
FD-A01FD-5, FD-7
Standard accessories

Polarizations Filter
FD-A08

Standard accessories
nur FD-7

Ruler
FD-A02Illuminance Adapter
FD-A03

Soft Case
FD-A05Hard Case
B027-805

Optionalaccessories

φ6.2

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