ChromaPure Professional and Colorimetry Research CR-100 Colorimeter

There are two color analyzers that professionals and dedicated enthusiasts generally seek: a reference spectroradiometer for the last word in colorimetric accuracy and a professional quality colorimeter. Unfortunately, such devices are not cheap. The Photo Research and Minolta reference spectros start at about $15,000 and go up to near $30,000. The Klein K-10a, previously the only professional quality colorimeter on the market, retails at $7,000.

There is a new entry to the professional colorimeter market, the Colorimtry Research CR-100.

In our testing of the CR-100 we have found that it performs as well, and with respect to repeatability even better, than the Klein instrument. It does this at a significantly lower price.

The CR-100 is accurate enough to be used as a standalone color analyzer for professional applications. For the most demanding applications it can be profiled against a true reference spectroradiometer. Either way, its speed, low-light sensitivity, and repeatability are world-class.

Summary


The CR-100 is the most affordable professional colorimeter available. Just mount either on a tripod, facing towards the source, connect to ChromaPure Professional, and then use as you would any other color analyzer.

Specifications


Colorimetry Research CR-100
Wavelength Range 380 – 780 nm
Luminance Range 0.0002 fL to 1500 fL
0.0002 fL @ Signal to Noise Ratio > 10, 20 seconds exposure
0.001 fL @ Signal to Noise Ratio > 10, 0.5 second exposure
0.001 fL @ Signal to Noise Ratio > 100, 20 seconds exposure
1500 fL @ Signal to Noise Ratio > 8000, 1 second exposure
Luminance Accuracy ± 2 % @ 0.1 fL, 0.4 second exposure
Luminance Repeatability 0.2 % @ 0.1 fL, 0.4 second exposure
1.5 % @ 0.01 fL, 0.5 second exposure
1.5 % @ 0.001 fL, 20 seconds exposure
Chromaticity Accuracy ± 0.0015 x, y @ 0.1 fL, 0.4 second exposure
± 0.0015 x, y @ 0.02 fL, 20 seconds exposure
Chromaticity Repeatability 0.0005 x, y @ 0.1 fL, 0.4 second exposure
0.0005 x, y @ 0.02 fL, 20 seconds exposure
Polarization error: ≤ 0.1 %
Synchronization frequencies: 10 - 500 Hz (Custom Synchronization from 10 Hz to 10 KHz available)
Exposure Time Range: 1 ms to 20 seconds
Power Requirements 5V, 120 mA (600 mW) via USB 2.0
Interface USB 2.0, Ethernet
Weight / Mass 12oz. (0.34 Kg.)

Prices

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CR-100 with ChromaPure Professional software

CR-100
$5590

CR-100 standalone

CR-100
$5490

Add Cosine Receptor option
Cosine Receptor
$395