Chroma meter CS-160 conforms to CIE 1931 color matching function
Highly Accurate Tri-stimulus Colorimeter With Newly Designed Sensors
Konica Minolta chroma meter CS-160 designed and built with spectral response that more closely match to CIE 1931 color-matching functions representing the sensitivity of the human eye to provide measurement results that better correlate with visual evaluation. The CS-160 is battery powered, lightweight and portable instrument. Suitable for used in both field or laboratory.
The chroma meter CS-160 possess an acceptance angle 1/3° for small light-emitting surfaces and the meter allows luminance and chromaticity to be measured remotely. Chroma meter CS-160 provides an increased measurement range and sensor that more closely matches the CIE 1931 color-matching functions.
To provide the most accurate measurement of luminance and color, the relative spectral response of the CS-160 should perfectly match the CIE color-matching functions. Alongside improved usability, the CS-160 featured an improved correlation to the color-matching functions which yield more accurate results that closely correlate with visual evaluation and a greatly improved measurement range up to 9,999,000 cd/m².
APPLICATIONS:
Optical devices display like LCDs | PDP | Organic LED | Organic EL | LED Billboard | Illumination equipment and devices | Research & Development in device brightness | Digital Broadcasting

CS-160 Chroma Meter
- Measures both luminance and color simultaneously
- 1/3° measurement angle
- Luminance measurement range of 0.1 to 9,999,000 cd/m²
- Portable, lightweight, compact and battery powered(2xAA)
- SLR (Single Lens Reflex), precise targeting; shows exact area to measure
- Converts the color of the indicated area to numerical values
- Quick measurements of the viewed object color without the influence of outside areas
- Easy-to-read backlit display for viewing in dark areas
- Includes Utility Software allows the instrument to be controlled from the PC via USB 2.0
- Various optional accessories such as illuminance adapter and close up lenses.
CS-160 Chroma Meter
Model | CS-160 Chroma Meter |
Measuring angle | 1/3° |
Optical system | SLR viewing system, f = 85 mm F2.8 |
Angle of view | 9° (with diopter adjustment) |
Relative spectral responsivity | Closely matches CIE 1931 color matching function | (x (Λ), y (Λ), z (Λ)) |
Minimum measuring area (diameter) | 4.5 mm |
Minimum measuring distance (From the measuring distance reference plane) | 1,012 mm |
Color notations | (Absolute value) Lv, x, y (Y, x, y), Lv, u’, v’, LV, Tcp, duv, XYZ, LV, Λd, Pe |
Measurement mode | (Luminance) Instananeous value, maximum/minimum value, luminance difference (Δ)/luminance ratio (%) |
Measurement time | Auto: 0.7 to 4.3 seconds Manual: 0.7 to 7.1 seconds |
Luminance unit | cd/m² or fL |
Luminance range | 0.1 to 9,999,000 cd/m² |
Accuracy*1 | (Luminance) +/-2% +/- 1 digit |
Repeatability*1 | (Luminance) 0.2% + 1 digit |
Calibration standard | Konica Minolta standard/user-specified standard switchable |
User calibration channels | 10 channels |
Data memory | 1,000 data |
External display | (Luminance) 4 digits |
Internal display | (Luminance) 4 digits |
Interface | USB 2.0 |
Power | AA-size batteries (x2), USB bus power, or optional AC adapter |
Current consumption | When viewfinder display is lit: 70 mA average |
Operation temperature/humidity range | 0 to 40°C, relative humidity of 85% or less (at 35°C) |
Storage temperature/humidity range | 0 to 45°C, relative humidity of 85% or less (at 35°C) |
Size | 71 x 214 x 154 mm |
Weight | 850 g (without batteries) |
Standard accessories | Lens Cap |
Optional accessories | Close-Up Lens No. 153/135/122/110 |
Specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
*1 Standard Illuminant A; Standard measurement distance; Measurement time setting: Auto |