Colormate 5: Instruction Manual

Color Management Software
ColorMate 5 for Windows
Instruction Manual
To assure proper use of the product, be sure

to read this manual in advance.
NIPPON DENSHOKU INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1
2. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. How to Install ColorMate 3

2.1.1. For Windows 8.1 and 8.............................................................................................................. 3
2.1.2. For Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.3. For Windows Vista ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.4. For Windows XP ........................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.5. For Windows 2000 ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.6. For Windows 98 or Windows Me............................................................................................... 4
2.2. How to Uninstall ColorMate 5

2.2.1. For Windows 8.1 and 8.............................................................................................................. 5
2.2.2. For Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3. For Windows Vista ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.4. For Windows XP ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.5. For Windows 2000 ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.6. For Windows 98 and Windows Me ............................................................................................ 6
3. BASIC OPERATIONS......................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. How to Start Up ColorMate 5 7
3.2. How to End ColoeMate 5 7
4. PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................ 8
4.1. Setting Measuring Equipment 8
4.2. Performing Zero Adjustment 9
4.3. Performing Standard Adjustment 10
4.4. Setting the Light Source and Visual Field 10
4.5. Setting the Density Response 11
4.6. Setting the Calculation Formula 11
4.7. Setting the Displayed Data List 12
5. SETTING THE TARGET VALUES AND JUDGEMENT ................................................................... 13
5.1. Setting the Target Values 13

5.1.1. Measuring the target value ...................................................................................................... 13
5.1.2. Entering the Target Value Data................................................................................................ 13
5.1.3. Setting the Current Sample Value to the Standard Value ....................................................... 14
5.2. Setting the Judgement 14
6. MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 15
6.1. Data Measurements 15

6.2. Average Value Measurements 16
6.3. Automatic Run 18
7. DISPLAY WINDOWS ........................................................................................................................ 19
7.1. Data Window 19
7.2. Spectral Data Window 20
7.3. Spectroscopic Curve Graph Window 21
7.4. Color Difference Analysis Graph Window 24
7.5. Lab Graph Window 26
7.6. Yxy Window 28
7.7. Trend Graph Window 30
7.8. Data List 32

7.8.1. Statistical Display ..................................................................................................................... 33
7.8.2. Data List Menu......................................................................................................................... 33
8. FILE OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 35
8.1. Creating a New Data File 35
8.2. Opening a data file 35
8.3. Saving a Data File 36

8.3.1. Saving a data file with a name (Save As)................................................................................ 36
8.3.2. Saving data on the same file (Save) ....................................................................................... 36
8.4. Creating a Text File 37
9. MEMORY DATA ................................................................................................................................ 38
10. PRINTING ....................................................................................................................................... 39
11. EDITING .......................................................................................................................................... 40
11.1. Cut 40
11.2. Copy 40
11.3. Paste 40
11.4. Insert 40
11.5. Delete 40
11.6. Clear 40
12. OTHERS.......................................................................................................................................... 41
12.1. Entering Data 41

12.2. Retrieve 42
12.3. Setting the Sort Order 43
12.4. Setting the Measurement Position 43
12.5. Setting Automatic Naming 44
12.6. Setting the Graph Plot 44
12.7. Setting Target Items 45
12.8. Setting the Sample Items 45
12.9. Setting the Graph Colors 46
12.10. Setting of Gradner 47
12.11. Setting of APHA 48
12.12. Setting of Saybolt 49
12.13. Setting of ASTM 50
12.14. Setting of Iodine 51
13. TOOL BAR ...................................................................................................................................... 52
14. CONNECTING A PC TO THE COLORIMETER............................................................................. 53
14.1. Setting SE6000, ZE6000, TZ6000 53

14.1.1. Settings for Communication .................................................................................................. 53
14.1.2. Setting Average Values.......................................................................................................... 53
14.2. Setting SD5000 54

14.2.1. Settings for Communication .................................................................................................. 54
14.2.2. Setting Average Values.......................................................................................................... 54
14.2.3. Sending the Memory Data to ColorMate ............................................................................... 55
14.3. Setting the 2000 Series Measuring Unit 55

14.3.1. RS-232C Settings .................................................................................................................. 55
14.3.2. Setting the Average Frequency ............................................................................................. 56
14.4. Setting the 300/400 Series Measuring Unit 56

14.4.1. RS-232CSettings ................................................................................................................... 56
14.4.2. Setting the Averaging Frequency .......................................................................................... 57
14.5. Setting the Σ90 Series Measuring Unit 57

14.5.1. RS-232C Settings .................................................................................................................. 57
14.5.2. Setting the Averaging Frequency .......................................................................................... 58
14.6. Setting the NF999 (Up to Ver1.00 R1.7) Colorimeter 58

14.6.1. Setting the Communication Device (RS-232C) ..................................................................... 58
14.6.2. Setting the Output Format ..................................................................................................... 59
14.7. Setting the NF999 (Ver1.00 R1.8 or later) /NF777 Colorimeter 59

14.7.1. Setting the Output Port .......................................................................................................... 59
14.7.2. Setting the Protocol ............................................................................................................... 60
14.7.3. Setting the Communication Parameters ............................................................................... 60
14.7.4. Setting the Data Format ........................................................................................................ 60
14.8. Setting the Color Guide (BYK Gardner Color-Guide) 60

14.8.1. Setting the Color Scale .......................................................................................................... 60
14.8.2. Online Settings ...................................................................................................................... 60
14.9. Setting NR3000 61

14.9.1. Setting Print/Memory ............................................................................................................. 61
14.9.2. Setting the Output Items ........................................................................................................ 61
14.10. Setting NF333, CD100 (YOKOGAWA M&C) 62

14.10.1. Displaying the Set Frame .................................................................................................... 62
14.10.2. Communication Settings...................................................................................................... 62
14.10.3. Setting ColorMate Use ........................................................................................................ 62
14.10.4. Setting the Average Frequency ........................................................................................... 63
14.10.5. Sending the Memory Data to ColorMate ............................................................................. 63
14.11. Setting NF555 63

14.11.1. Setting the Communication.................................................................................................. 63
14.11.2. Setting the Average.............................................................................................................. 64
14.12. Setting NR-11, NW-11, NR-12, NW-12 65

14.12.1. Setting the Communication ................................................................................................. 65
14.12.2. Setting the Average ............................................................................................................. 65
15. CALCULATION FORMULA............................................................................................................ 65
15.1. XYZ (JIS Z 8701) 65
15.2. ⊿XYZ 66
15.3. xyz (JIS Z 8701) 66
15.4. ⊿xyz 66
15.5. Lab (Hunter Lab) 66
15.6. ⊿LabE 66
15.7. L*a*b* (JIS Z 8781-4) 67
15.8. ⊿L*a*b*E* (JIZ Z 8730) 67
15.9. L*u*v* (JIS Z 8781-5) 67
15.10. ⊿L*u*v*E* (JIS Z 8730) 68
15.11. L*C*h* (ab) (JIS Z 8781-4) 68
15.12. ⊿L*C*H*E* (ab) (JIS Z 8730) 69
15.13. L*C*h* (uv) (JIS Z 8781-5) 69
15.14. ⊿L*C*H*E* (uv) (JIS Z 8730) 69

15.15. W (Lab) Hunter whiteness 69
15.16. WB (Whiteness from blue reflectance B) 70
15.17. W (Original model of ASTM E313) 70
15.18. WI (CIE No.15.2, ISO105-J02, JIS Z 8715) 70
15.19. WI (ISO2470, JIS P 8148) 71
15.20. YI (ASTM D 1925, JIS K 7103) 72
15.21. YI (Original model of ASTM E313) 72
15.22. YI (ASTM E313-98) 72
15.23. ⊿E00(JIS Z8730:2009) 73
15.24. ∆E*94 (JIS Z 8730 : 2002) 74
15.25. ⊿E (CMC) (BS6923, JIS Z 8730) 74
15.26. ⊿E (AN) (JIS Z 8730) 75
15.27. ⊿E (FMC2) (ASTM D 2244) 76
15.28. Muncell HVC (JIS Z 8721) 76
15.29. KCMY (Density) (JIS K 7653, ISO 5/3, DIN 16536) 77
15.30. NTSC RGB 77
15.31. PAL RGB 78
15.32. NC# (Discoloration Evaluation Value) 78
15.33. Discoloration Grades 79
15.34. Ns (Contaminated Color Evaluation Values) 79
15.35. Contaminated Color Grades 80
15.36. Absorbance 80
15.37. K/S 80
15.38. Metamerism Index (JIS Z 8719) 80
15.39. YLW 81
15.40. BLK 81
15.41. Gardner 81
15.42. APHA 81
15.43. Saybolt 81
15.44. ASTM 81
15.45. Iodine 81
16. FILE CONVERSION ....................................................................................................................... 82
17. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 83
17.1. Measurement Relations 83
17.2. Print 84
17.3. At the Time the HDD Is Read or Written 84
17.4. Displayed Numerical Values 84
17.5. Others 85
17.6. Software Support 85

1. Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing ColorMate.
This software product supports color management for data measurement, graphic displays,
printing, and other jobs on a Windows personal computer connected to a colorimeter by an
RS-232C cable.
The basic operation of this software product complies with the Windows operating system, so
refer to the Windows manuals for information on how to operate Windows and others.
Cautions:
(1) Neither this software product nor this manual can be used or copied or reproduced in part or
as a whole without prior written consent from Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd.
(2) The specifications of this product may be changed without prior notice.
(3) Great care was taken in preparation of this manual, but should you find out any insufficient
instructions, mistakes, or omissions, please contact Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd.
(4) Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for any direct or indirect effects
resulting from the use of this software product disregarding the item 3 above.
(5) Using the same software product on multiple personal computers at the same time is strictly
prohibited.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
ColorMate is a trademark of Nippon Denshoku Industries, Co., Ltd.
All other names, product names and trade names used in this manual are registered trademarks
or trademarks of their respective owners.
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2. Installation
This section explains preparatory work necessary to use the ColorMate. It is the work to be done
by the users of ColorMate for the first time before starting to use the ColorMate.
[System Requirements]
■ Personal Computer
A personal computer with a CPU of Pentium 300MHz or higher, on which Windows runs. An
RS-232C port (Serial Port) must be equipped with this personal computer (PC-AT or its
compatible type). Any operation using a USB-serial conversion adaptor is not guaranteed..
■ Operating System
Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 Professional, Me, 98
■ Monitor
With 800×600 or higher resolutions, available with 64,000 or higher colors
■ RAM
128 MB or higher (Recommended)
■ Hard Disk Drive
10 MB free space required
■ CD-ROM Drive
A CD-ROM readable drive
■ Mouse
A mouse that supports Windows
■ Printer
A printer that supports Windows
A printer driver for the printer needs to be installed. For information on how to install it, refer to
manuals of the printer or Windows.
■ Font
Should the following font be unregistered in Windows, characters may not be displayed
correctly.
Courier New
For information on how to register (install) this font in Windows, refer to the Windows manual.
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2.1. How to Install ColorMate
If ColorMate 5 is already installed, uninstall it once before installing ColorMate 5 newly.
Before installing ColorMate 5, confirm that the [Regional and Language Options] corresponds to
the user’s own region and language. To do this operation, display the [Regional and Language
Options] screen by double-clicking the [Regional and Language Options] icon to confirm that the
language in the [Language Options] tab is [English [United States]]. If not, select it by pressing
the [Customize] button.
2.1.1. For Windows 8.1 and 8

1. Start up the operating system, and log in with the name of Administrator.
2. Insert the ‘’CD’’ into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Please click the following screen will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
4. Click "Run setup.exe".
5. Click "Yes" if the "User Account Control" dialog is displayed, it appears as "Do you want to
allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer?".
6. Please continue to follow the instructions on the setup screen setup program will start.
2.1.2. For Windows 7

A setup program starts up automatically, and continue your setup accoding to the instructions
that will appear on the display.
■ When the ‘’AutoPlay’’ dialog appears on your screen, click the execution of ‘’Setup.exe’’.
■ When the ‘’User Account Control’’ dialog appears on your screen with the message of ‘’Do
you want to allow the following program from an unknown pulbisher to make changes to
this computer ?’’, click ‘’Yes’’.
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2.1.3. For Windows Vista
to be appeared on the display.
■ When the ‘’AutoPlay’’ dialog appears on your screen, click the execution of ‘’Setup.exe’’.
■ When the ‘’User Account Control’’ dialog appears on your screen with the message of ‘’An
unidentified program wants access to your computer’’, click ‘’Allow’’.
2.1.4. For Windows XP
that will appear on the display.
If a setup program does not start up automatically, install this software product through ‘’Add or
Remove Programs‘’ in the ‘’Control Panel’’
1. Start up Windows 2000 and log in with a log-in name (such as Administrator) that has the
Administrator’s right.
2. Click [Start] – [Settings] – [Control Panel].
3. Double-click [Add or Remove Programs] in Control Panel. Since the [Add/Remove Programs]
dialog box appears, click [Add new Programs], and then click the [CD or Floppy] button.
4. Since the [Install From Floppy disk or CD-ROM] dialog box appears, set the ColorMate
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, click the [Next] button. Then, the [Run Installation Program]
dialog box appears. Confirm that [Open:] is [D¥SETUP.EXE] and click the [Finish] button.
(Note: D: is assumed to be the name of the drive where the setup CD-ROM is set in place.)
5. Since the [Install Program] starts, continue installation by following the screen instructions.
When the installation completes, [Installation successfully completed.] is displayed. Then,
click the [OK] button.
2.1.6. For Windows 98 or Windows Me

2. Double-click [Add or Remove Programs] in Control Panel. Since the [Add/Remove Programs]
dialog box opens, click [Install] in the [Install/Uninstall] tab.
3. The [Install from Floppy Disks or CD-ROM] dialog box appears. Set the ColorMate CD-ROM
and click the [Next] button. The [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box appears. Confirm that
[Command line of the installing program] is [D:¥SETUP.EXE] and click the [Finish] button.
(Note: D: is assumed to be the name of the drive where the setup CD-ROM is set in place.)
4. Since the [Install Program] starts, continue installation by following the screen instructions.
When the installation completes, [Installation successfully completed.] is displayed. Then,
click the [OK] button.
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2.2. How to Uninstall ColorMate
Uninstalling ColorMate is needed when the operation system becomes unstable for some
reasons or ColorMate will be upgraded to a newer version.
2.2.1. For Windows 8.1 and 8
2. Right-click on the screen lower left corner, and then click the "Programs and Features".
3. Select the "ColorMate 5", and then click the "Unistall".
4. Un-install by selecting "Yes" and "Programs and Features" dialog window is displayed, and
the display will indicate "Are you sure want to uninstall ColorMate 5?".
5. Click "Yes" if the "User Account Control" dialog is displayed, it appears as "Do you want to
allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer?".
2. Click ‘’Start’’ and ‘’Control Panel’’.
3. Click ‘’Uninstall a Program’’ in the ‘’Control Panel’’.
4. Select ‘’ColorMate 5’’ and ‘’Uninstall’’.
5. The ‘’Programs and Features’’ dialog appears on your screen, and click ‘’Yes’’ to uninstall the
ColorMate 5.
6. The ‘’User Account Control’’ dialog appears on your screen with the message of ‘’Do you want
to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this
computer ?’’, and click ‘’Yes’’.
2.2.3. For Windows Vista
3. Click ‘’Uninstall a Program’’ or ‘’Programs and Features’’ in the ‘’Control Panel’’.
4. Select ‘’ColorMate 5’’ and ‘’Uninstall’’.
5. The ‘’Programs and Features’’ dialog appears on your screen, and click ‘’Yes’’ to uninstall the
ColorMate 5.
6. The ‘’User Account Control’’ dialog appears on your screen with the message of ‘’An
unidentified program wants access to your computer’’, and click ‘’Allow’’.
2.2.4. For Windows XP
3. Click ‘’Add or Remove Programs’’ in the ‘’Control Panel’’.
4. The ‘’Add or Remove Programs’’ dialog appears on your screen. Click ‘’Change or Remove
Programs’’, select ‘’ColorMate 5’’ in the list, and click ‘’Remove’’. The confirmation dialog to
remove appears on the disply, and click ‘’Yes’’ to remove the ColorMate 5.
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1. Start up Windows 2000 and log in with a log-in name (such as Administrator) that has the
Administrator’s right.
3. Double-click [Add or Remove Programs] in [Control Panel].
4. Since the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box appears, click [Change or Remove Programs]
and select [ColorMate 5] in the list to click the [Change/Remove] button. Since a confirmation
dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button to remove ColorMate 5. Although a confirmation of
deleting shared files is sometimes posted, never delete any shared file; other software might
not work normally if such a file is deleted. The indication of [Program Group Delete Error] may
sometimes appear, but ignore it.
2.2.6. For Windows 98 and Windows Me

2. Double-click [Add or Remove Programs] in Control Panel.
3. Since the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box appears, select [ColorMate 5] in the list in
[Install/Uninstall] tab and click [Add/Remove] button. Since a confirmation dialog box appears,
select [OK] for removal. Although a confirmation of deleting shared files is sometimes posted,
never delete any shared file; other software might not work normally if such a file is deleted.
The indication of [Program Group Delete Error] may sometimes appear, but ignore it. button.
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3. Basic Operations
3.1. How to Start Up ColorMate 5
1. Click [Start] and then point to [All Programs].

2. From the [Programs] menu, select [ColorMate 5] and then [ColorMate 5] to start up the
program.
3.2. How to End ColoeMate 5
1. Align the mouse pointer to [File] in the menu bar and left-click it.
2. The [File] pull-down menu appears. Align the mouse pointer to [Exit] and left-click it.
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4. Preparations for Measurements
4.1. Setting Measuring Equipment
1. Select [Measurement] in [System Menu]. Then, the [Setting the Measurement] dialog box
appears.
2. Set items in the [Measure] tab.
First, select a measuring instrument to be connected to the personal computer.
Then, set a measurement method and a process of specular component. This information on
the measurement method and specular component will be saved in each measurement data.
● Name of Measuring Instrument

Select a measuring instrument to be used.
● Measurement Method
Select [Reflection] or [Transmission].
● Specular Component
Select the component from SCE, SCI, or SCE+SCI. If SCE+SCI is selected, both SCE
and SCI can be measured at the same time by one measurement processing. When
SCE+SCI has been selected, it is possible to set in [Process] to display a graph for either
SCE or SCI. This combination can be used for the retrieve and align processing
Placing a checkmark to [Data Display] automatically adds a display mark to the

corresponding measured data. It allows those data with a display mark to be printed at the
time of graph display and print or during the data list printing.
<Remarks>
Setting the above measurement method will not be effective depending on the measuring
instrument being connected. In such a case, perform the necessary settings on the side of
the measuring instrument.
3. Setting the [Communication] Tab Items
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Set the Port No., Baud rate, Data bit, Parity, and Stop bit.
Set items in the [Measure] tab and [Communication], and then click the [OK] button.
Set the values of Baud Rate, Data bit, Parity, and Stop bit as shown in this [Communication]
tab on the measuring instrument being used. For details, refer to Section 14, Connecting a
Colorimeter.
<Remarks>
• Only a port number available for use is displayed in the Port no. box. If there is no
selectable port number, a serial port must be added to the personal computer.
• If there are multiple port numbers available, select the port number to which a
communication cable is currently connected.
• If the selected port number is assigned to a modem, infrared port, or other device,
communication cannot be performed between the colorimeter and the personal computer.
4.2. Performing Zero Adjustment
Perform Zero Adjustment of the colorimeter.

Set a zero cap on the colorimeter and perform the following operation.
Click [Zero Adjust] in the [Command] menu or click [Zero Adjust] located on the tool bar.
When Zero Adjustment is completed, then perform Standard Adjustment.
<Remarks>
• Be sure to perform this Zero Adjustment once at the time of starting up a colorimeter.
• Zero Adjustment cannot be performed on some colorimeters when the screen is not in the
measurement value display.
• Zero Adjustment can only be performed on the colorimeters for which this adjustment can be
done from the side of personal computer.
• Zero Adjustment doesn't need in case of the color meter which have no Zero Adjustment
function.
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4.3. Performing Standard Adjustment
Perform Standard Adjustment of the colorimeter.
Set a standard white plate on the colorimeter and perform the following operation.
Click [Standard Adjust] in the [Command] menu or click [Standard Adjust] located on the tool bar.
<Remarks>
• Conduct Standard Adjustment when it is needed.
• Be sure to conduct Standard Adjustment whenever the colorimeter is started up.
• Standard Adjustment cannot be performed on some colorimeters when the screen is not in
the measurement value display.
• Standard Adjustment can only be performed on the colorimeters for which this adjustment can
be done from the side of personal computer.
4.4. Setting the Light Source and Visual Field
1. Click [Light Source] in the [System] menu.
The [Selecting the Light Source] dialog box appears.
2. Set Light and Visual Field.
Select the Light and Visual Field to be used and click the [OK] button. If the set value is
changed, all the data are re-calculated.
<Remarks>
When the original data are of spectroscopy type, if the light source has been changed, the
color data are re-calculated according to the light source. However, if the original data are of
XYZ type, the color data cannot be re-calculated even if the light source has been changed.
So, to obtain the same color data as those obtained by the measurement, use the same light
source as that was used at the measurement with a colorimeter connected.
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4.5. Setting the Density Response
1. Click [Density Response] in the [System] menu.
The [Selecting the Density Response] dialog box appears.
2. Set the density type.
Select the density type and click the [OK] button.
4.6. Setting the Calculation Formula
1. Click [Calculation formula] in the [System] menu.
The [Setting the Calculation] dialog box appears.
2. Set each calculation formula.
Perform settings of Munsel HVC calculation, CMC color difference, ∆E∗94, and YI (ASTM
E313).
Click the [OK] button when each setting has been finished,.
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4.7. Setting the Displayed Data List
1. Click [System] – [Value Window] – [List].
The [Setting the Data List] dialog box appears.
2. Set the list items.
• Add/Remove Items
Select an item in the Available Item box on the left side to click the [Add (A)] button. Then, the
item is added to the Display Item box on the right side.
To remove an item from the Display Item box, select the item and then click the [Remove (R)]
button.
• Display Order
From the right [Display Item], select an item for which you want to change the order and click
the [Move Up (U)] or [Move Down (D)] button
• Statistical Calculation
If a check mark is put in the [Statistics] box, the maximum, minimum, average, and standard
deviation values are displayed in the list.
Click the [OK] button when each setting has been finished.
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5. Setting the Target Values and Judgement
5.1. Setting the Target Values
There are the following three ways to set the target values:
• Measuring target values

• Entering and storing the target value data
• Setting the current sample values to the target values
5.1.1. Measuring the target value
1. Prepare a sample.
Set a sample to be measured to the colorimeter.
2. Select [Target Measure] in the [Command Menu].
Make measurements. The measured values are displayed in the [Data List] window.
<Notes>
• Before starting the measurement operation, set the colorimeter screen to the one showing
measurement values.
• When using a colorimeter that cannot be controlled from the computer, use the
measurement key on the colorimeter to make measurements.
3. The measured values are displayed in the [Data List] window.
When a graph window and numeric value window are displayed, the measured values are
displayed in each window.
4. Add a name and memorandum to the measured data.
Double-clicking the corresponding cell under the data No. allows entering its name and
memorandum when the [Data List] window is displayed. Press the [Enter] key after entering
them.
<Remarks>
For details of the graphic window and numeric value window, refer to Section 7, Display
Windows.
5.1.2. Entering the Target Value Data
Refer to Section 12.1, Entering Data.
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5.1.3. Setting the Current Sample Value to the Standard Value
Select [Edit] - [Target Data] - [Current Sample] or select the [Target] button.
Set the data in which the cursor is placed to the standard values. In the following example, the
data under No.1 becomes the standard values.
5.2. Setting the Judgement
Perform settings on data judgement (management width). The setting on data judgement is
saved for each data file.
1. Click [System] – [Judgement].
The [Setting the Judgement] dialog box appears.
2. Set each item.
To make and perform Judgement, put a check mark in a box in the Judge row. Set the
minimum and maximum values.
• In the [Data List] window, the corresponding item characters are displayed in blue if the data
are in the range between the minimum and maximum values. If they are out of the range, the
item characters are displayed in red.
• In the [Data] window, the corresponding items are displayed in red in reverse.
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6. Measurements
6.1. Data Measurements
1. Prepare a sample.
Set a sample to be measured on the colorimeter.
2. Select [Target Measure] in the [Command] menu.
Perform the measurement operation. The measured values are displayed in the [Data List]
window. This operation can also be performed by selecting [Measure] in the tool bar.
<Notes>
• Before starting the measurement operation, set the colorimeter screen to the one showing
measurement values.
• When using a colorimeter that cannot be controlled from the computer, use the
measurement key on the colorimeter to make measurements.
3. The measured values are displayed in the [Data List] window.
If a graph window and numeric value window are displayed, the measured values are
displayed in each window.
4. Add a name and memorandum to the measured data.
Double-clicking the corresponding cell under the data No. allows entering its name and
memorandum when the [Data List] window is displayed. Press the [Enter] key after entering
them.
* For details of the graphic window and numeric value window, refer to Section 7, Display
Windows.
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6.2. Average Value Measurements
This section explains the procedure of measuring average values.
The measurement count to get an average value can be made up to 20 times. The average
results are saved as the measured values in the [Data List].
<Notes>
Be sure not to use the average measurement through the colormate and please refer to the manual
for colorimeters for the setting of the average measurement.
1. Display the [Average] window.
Click [Average Measure] in the [Command] menu. Then, the [Average Window] appears.
[Average] window
If a cell in the list is clicked, a red mark (●) is displayed and the cell line becomes the place
where the measured data can be saved. In addition, the current average value data count is
displayed in the title bar. The above example screen indicates [Av.0], which means that the
data count is zero.
Av : Shows the current average value.

Measure button : Make measurements. The measured values are displayed in the list
cells after measurements.
Write button : Writes the current average value as the sample data.
Delete button : Deletes the data in the highlighted line. If the data are deleted, the
average values are recalculated.
Halfway Data : If a check mark is put, even intermediate data are written in the write
process.
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2. Measurements
Set a sample on the colorimeter and click the [Measure] button.

The measured values are displayed after the measurement has been completed. (However
the measured data are not displayed in every window.)
The following is an example resulted from measurements performed three times.
3. Writing the average values (measurement results) to [Data List].
When measurements are performed for an intended count of times, click the [Write] button
to save the results. If it is clicked, the results are written in the cells prepared for the next
measurements in [Data List].
To perform the average value measurements once again, start from the process of Section 2,
Measurements above.
To terminate the average value measurements, click the [X] button located on the title bar.
Regarding the Data Displayed as Average Values
The average values are not calculated for each line, but for each color data from
the average of the original data used to calculate the color values (reflectance or
transmittance for a spectroscopic type colorimeter and XYZ values for XYZ
tri-stimulus type colorimeter). So, when values such as Lab values are
displayed, they are technically a little bit different from the average values
manually calculated for each line.
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6.3. Automatic Run
The Automatic Run is used to check the change of a sample as time passes. Perform the
following operations.
1. Click [Automatic Run] in the [Command] menu.
The［Setting the Automatic Run］dialog box appears.
2. Set the measurement count and interval.
Set the count of performing measurement and measurement interval (1 through 60 minutes)
and click the [OK] button.
The [Automatic Run] dialog box appears.
Enter measurement count.
Enter measurement interval.
3. Start measurement.
Clicking here starts automatic measurements.
Set a sample on the colorimeter and click the [Start] button.
Measurement starts automatically and ends when the measurement count reaches the
pre-specified count.
<Remarks>
Automatic Run can be only made for a colorimeter that can be controlled from the computer.
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7. Display Windows
7.1. Data Window
This window displays standard data and actual colors of the Target data and Sample data.
1. Select [Data] in the [Window] menu to display the [Data] window.
Shown in actual color Shown in red in reverse if the result is NG
If all of the information cannot fit in the window, a scroll bar is displayed on the right side and
at the bottom of the window. To see the hidden information, drag the scroll box or click the
scroll arrow. The size of the window can also be changed.
2. Set the display items.
Click [System] – [Value Window] – [Data].
Put a check mark to the color value item boxes and then click the [OK] button.
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7.2. Spectral Data Window
This window displays reflectance and others by numeric values of sample data. This window is
not available if the colorimeter is an XYZ tri-stimulus type.
1. Select [Spectral Data] in the [Window] menu to display the [Spectral Data] window.
2. Select the display item.
To change the display items, perform the following operations.
Click [System] – [Value Window] – [Spectral Data].
The [Displaying Method for Spectral Data] dialog box appears.
Select a numeric value type to be displayed in the [Spectral Data] window and then click the
[OK] button.
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7.3. Spectroscopic Curve Graph Window
This window shows the data distribution of each wavelength. This window is not available if the
colorimeter is an XYZ tri-stimulus type.
Select [Spectroscopic Curve Graph] in the [Window] menu to display the [Spectroscopic Curve
Graph] window.
[A graph example displayed with a check mark on the Mark and Numeric Value boxes]
[A graph example displayed with no check mark on the Mark and Numeric Value boxes]
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◆ Setting a Spectroscopic Curve Graph
To change the display, perform the following operation to select the display items.
Click [System] - [Graph Window] - [Spectroscopic Curve]. Select also a Display Method.
Putting a check mark in the [Delta] check box allows the difference to be plotted on the
[Spectroscopic Curve Graph] window.
Putting a check mark in the [Peak] check box allows the peak wavelength and its numeric value
to be displayed in the window.
If a check mark in the [Mark & Value] check box is removed, only lines are displayed in the
graph.
The following three items are displayed.
Reflectance: This displays the reflectance or transmittance of each wavelength. If the graph
title is [Spectroscopic Curve Graph], the data of each wavelength is the
reflectance.
Absorbance: This displays the absorbance of each wavelength. If the graph title is
[Spectroscopic Curve Graph (Absorbance)], the data item of each wavelength is
the absorbance.
K/S: This displays the K/S of each wavelength. If the graph title is [Spectroscopic
Curve Graph (K/S)], the data item of each wavelength is the K/S.
◆ Setting Graph Color Value Items
To change the color items (numeric values) displayed in the graph, perform the following
setting. The Target value and Sample value can be set separately.
Click [System] – [Graph Window] – [Target Item].

Click [System] – [Graph Window] – [Sample Item].
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◆ Setting the Data Judgement
To show the data being judged in the allowable range or not, perform the following operation.
Click [System] – [Judgement]
The numeric value will be highlighted in red when the Sample value is out of the allowable range
(say, NG) while ∆LabE, ∆L∗a∗b∗E∗, or ∆L∗u∗v∗E∗ is displayed.
◆ Displaying the Data No. at the Plot Points
Click [System] – [Graph Window] – [Plot].
Since the Graph window setting appears, put a check mark at [Sample No.] and [Other No.]
While a check mark is placed, the data Nos. are displayed.
◆ Setting the Graph Scale
Click [System] – [Graph Scale] or click [Graph Scale] on the tool bar.
Set the Min., Max., and Delta (when the difference is displayed) values and then click the [OK]
button.
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7.4. Color Difference Analysis Graph Window
This window shows what differences exist between the measured value and the Target value,
namely the color offset (color difference) direction and amount. The data Nos. can be displayed at
the plot point. [OK] and [NG] can also be used for a pass/fail Judgement by setting a Judgement
value.
◆ Setting the Graph Color specification System
To change the color specification system (plot) displayed in the graph, perform the following
operations. The Target value and Sample value can be set separately.

Select one of the following color specification systems:
[Hunter Lab], [CIE L∗a∗b∗, and [ [CIE L∗u∗v∗].
◆ Setting the Graph Color Value Items
operations to make the settings.

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To display if the data to be judged are in an allowable range or not, perform the following
Click [System] – [Judgement].

Since the Graph window appears, put a check mark to [Sample No.] and [Other No.] While a
check mark is placed, the data Nos. are displayed.
Click [System] – [Graph Scale] or click [Graph Scale] on the tool bar.
Set a scale in each [Range] and then click the [OK] button.
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7.5. Lab Graph Window
This window shows the three numeric values of measurement value luminosity (L) and hue (a b) as
a graph. The data Nos. can be shown at the plot points. [OK] and [NG] can also be used for a
pass/fail Judgement by setting the Judgement value.
◆ Setting the Graph Color Specification System
To change the color specification system (plot) displayed in the graph, perform the following

Select one of the following color specification systems:
[Hunter Lab], [CIE L∗a∗b∗], and [CIE L∗u∗v∗]
operations to make the settings. The Target value and Sample value can be set separately.


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Since the Graph window appears, put a check mark at [Sample No.] and [Other No.] While a
check mark is put, the data Nos. are displayed.
Click [System] – [Graph Scale] or click [Graph Scale] located on the tool bar.
Set the [L∗] value by [Min] and [Max]. Specify the [a∗] and [b∗] values to be in a range from the
center.
The center of an [a∗] [b∗] graph is normally (0, 0), but putting a check mark in the [Center
Coordinates] box allows the values to be entered in the [a∗] and [b∗] text boxes become the
center values. To enter the current target value and sample value in the text boxes, click each
button.
Click the [OK] button when entering the necessary values is finished.
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7.6. Yxy Window
This window shows the three numeric values of measurement value luminosity (Y) and hue (xy) as
a graph. The data Nos. can be shown at the plot points. [OK] and [NG] can also be used for a
pass/fail Judgement by setting the Judgement value.
Click [System] – [graph Window] – [Target Item].

Click [System] – [graph Window] – [Sample Item].

The numeric value will be highlighted in red when the Sample value is out of allowable range (say,
NG) while ∆LabE, ∆L∗a∗b∗E∗, or ∆L∗u∗v∗E∗ is displayed.
Since the Graph window appears, put a check mark at [Sample No.] and [Other No.] While a
check mark is put, the data Nos. are displayed.
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Set the [Y] value by [Min] and [Max]. Specify the [x] and [y] values to be in a range from the
center.
The center of the [x] [y] graph is normally (0.45, 0.45), but putting a check mark in the [Center
Coordinates] box allows the values entered in the [x] and [y] text boxes to become the center
values. To enter the current Target value and Sample value in the text boxes, click each button.
Click the [OK] button when the necessary settings are finished.
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7.7. Trend Graph Window
This window displays the data transition (trend) in a graph form.
The data of the clicked line in the [Data List] window are displayed as the current Sample data
with a dot (●) mark.
◆ Setting Items
To change the color item values to be displayed, perform the following operations to make the
settings.
Click [System] – [Graph Window] – [Trend].
Select the items to be displayed and then click the [OK] button. Up to four items can be selected.
If a blank item is selected, nothing is displayed.
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Enter the [Min] and [Max] values.

If a check mark is in the [Auto] check box, the scale is set automatically.
Click the [OK] button when the settings are finished.
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7.8. Data List
The [Data List] window shows the measured data in a list format.
Select [Data List] in the [Window] menu.
The second row from the left is prepared for entering a mark. The marks are the following two
forms.
Check Mark
The data items with this mark are plotted in the graph. It is a print object
when the Data List is printed and a statistical object when their statistical
accounting is performed. When some retrieving operation is performed, all
the corresponding data items have this mark and are displayed in the graph.
Position for the Next Measurement

This mark shows the position where the data of the next measurement
values stored. If a data item already exists in the position for the next
measurement and a check mark is on, the mark turns into a red color
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7.8.1. Statistical Display
If [Statistical Count] in [Setting Data List] has a check mark placed, Max., Min, Average, and
Standard Deviation (σn-1) are displayed. The data with a check mark in the second row from
the left are the objects for statistical counting. For relating settings, refer to Section 4.7, Setting
the Displayed Data List.
7.8.2. Data List Menu
Right-clicking a cell displays the following menu.
① Display ON/Display OFF

If Display ON is selected, a check mark is put to the selected data. If Display OFF is selected,
the check mark is removed. Data items with a check mark are used for Graph Display, Print, and
printing Data List. Also, the displayed data are used for the statistical counting purpose.
② Cut
Cuts in the selected area in units of line. The cut data can be pasted to ColorMate 5 and/or
other applications.
③ Copy
Copies the selected area of data. The copied data can be pasted to other applications. The data
copied in units of lines can be pasted to other ColorMate 5.
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④ Item Copy
Copies a selected row area. The copied data can be pasted to other applications.
⑤ Paste
What is selected in units of line can be pasted. Before this operation, cutting and copying a line
is needed.
⑥ Insert
Inserts an empty line.
⑦ Delete
Deletes the selected data (in reverse). The data next to the deleted data moves forward.
⑧ Clear
Clear the selected data (in reverse). The cleared space is left as it is with no moving forward of
its following data.
⑨ Measurement Position
Sets the selected data number (in reverse) to the next measurement position. It is only
executable if one line is selected.
⑩ Average Data
Calculates a single data item by collecting up the selected (in reverse) data items. As to
measured values of a spectroscopic type, a data item is calculated by averaging the reflectance
values of each wavelength. If there are measured values of an xyz type in the selected data, a
single data item is calculated by averaging those xyz values.
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8. File Operations
8.1. Creating a New Data File
Click [File] – [Create a New Data File].
Create a new data file.
The data file is a file in which values measured or edited by ColorMate are saved. A new file is
automatically created when ColorMate is started up.
8.2. Opening a data file
Click [File] – [Open].
Open a data file saved in the disk.
A format type set by the measurement conditions is applied to the format of a data file to be
opened.
The screen display varies depending on the used operating system. The following window is the
dialog box in Windows 98.
Select a file from the file list or enter directly the file name in the file name text box. After setting
the file name, click the [Open] button. Then, the color data of the opened file appears in each
window.
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8.3. Saving a Data File
Save the measured Sample data and Target data files.

In case that the check mark is attached to backup file of file menus, the backup file will be made,
every time you save the data file.
Extension of a backup file is “cbk”.
8.3.1. Saving a data file with a name (Save As)
Save a data file after setting a name to a newly created data file.
The data file has the ColorMate-original format. (The file extension is “.cmf”.)
1. Click [Save As] in the [File] menu.
The [Save Data File] dialog box appears.
2. Set a file name and save it.
Since the [Save Data File] dialog box appears, enter a file name and click the [Save] button.
The screen display varies depending on the used operating system. The following window is
the dialog box in Windows 98.
8.3.2. Saving data on the same file (Save)
1. Click [Save] in the [File] menu.
Overwrite data in the file currently opened. When [Save] is executed, the file data are
overwritten and the previous data are deleted.
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8.4. Creating a Text File
The data measured by ColorMate can be transformed into a text file format so that you can use
the measured data in other application software (such as Microsoft Excel). The file format is the
CSV format.
1. Click [Text File] in the [File] menu.
The [Selecting Item for Textout] dialog box appears.
2. Select the item to be output.
Select the item to be output in the list (Put a check mark into the box.) and then click the [OK]
button after setting color data.
3. Save the data after setting a file name.
Since the [Output Text File] appears, specify a file name.
The screen display varies depending on the used operating system. The following window
is the dialog box in Windows 98.
Set the file name and then click the [Save] button.
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9. Memory Data
If the colorimeter is a type that can memorize measured data, the data can be read from
ColorMate.
1. Click [Command] – [Memory Data Read].
The [Data Read] dialog box appears.
2. Set Read Area and Read Number.
Select Read Area from which the data are read (Target Data Area or Sample Data Area).
Enter the memory numbers (Read No.).
Click the [Start] button after the setting is finished and then data read processing starts.
<Remarks>
If the alarm of “An error occurred in the specified number.” appears, it means that an invalid
number in the range that cannot be handled by the connected colorimeter is entered. Check
the manual of the colorimeter to specify valid numbers.
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10. Printing
1. Select the screen to be printed.
Click the graph or numeric value screen to be printed for activation.
2. Click [File] – [Print]. Then, the [Print] dialog box appears. Clicking the [Print] button starts
printing the print object. The print result varies depending on the paper for printing and its
print orientation.
<Remarks>
As to [Data List], the displayed data (data items with a check mark put) are printed.
Click the [Setting…] button in the above dialog box. Then, the following dialog box appears.
Set the Printer, Paper Size, and Orientation and then click the [OK] button.
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11. Editing
11.1. Cut
This command is operable while the data list is active and the data item is selected in units of
line. Cut data selected in units of a line in the Data List window. The cut data can be pasted into
another window.
11.2. Copy
If each graph, data item, or spectrum data item is active, the whole screen can be copied and
pasted into another window.
The data items selected in the data list can be pasted into another window if the data list is
active. The data can be pasted into another window if the data item is selected in units of line.
11.3. Paste
This command is operable while the data list is active and selected in units of line.
The data can be pasted into another window if the data item is selected in units of line.
11.4. Insert
This command can insert blank data lines by its selected count if the data item is selected in
units of line.
11.5. Delete
This command can delete the data item if it is selected in units of line.
11.6. Clear
This is operable while the data list is active and the data item is selected in units of line.
This command can clear the data item if it is selected in units of line.
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12. Others
12.1. Entering Data
Both Target and Sample values can be entered manually. Here, entering a Sample value is
explained as an example.
1. Select [Input Sample Data] in the [Edit] menu.
The [Selecting Data for Sample No.1] dialog box appears.
<Remarks>
To enter the Target value, select [Target Data] in the [Edit] menu and then select [Input].
2. Select an input type.
Select the input type that you want to enter and then click the [OK] button.
３. Enter numeric values and then click the [OK] button.
Enter the Name and Memo and each numeric value and then click the [OK] button.
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12.2. Retrieve
The items that you want in the measured data can be retrieved.
Click [Edit] – [Find] or click [Find] located on the tool bar.

Put a check mark to the items that If the entered characters are included in the name and
you want to retrieve. memo of the measured data, retrieving will be done.
The item can be changed by this button.
Put a check mark to the items that you want to retrieve to set each item and then click the [OK]
button.
In the above example, the data items, each of which has a name containing “R” and the value of
“X” in the range between 0 and 100, are retrieved. After this retrieve processing, a check mark is
put to the corresponding data items in the Data List window and only the data corresponding to
the retrieve conditions are displayed in the graph.
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12.3. Setting the Sort Order
The sort order of data items in a file can be changed. Using this function makes it possible to
align the data items numerically in ascending or descending order.
Click [Edit] – [Sort Order] or click [Sort Order] located on the tool bar.
The item can be changed by this

button.
Select an item that can be used for sorting.
Click the [OK] button to enable this setting.
Setting the sort order is not needed each time the measurement operation is performed. Only
the data existing at the time the [OK] button is pressed are sorted to be aligned.
12.4. Setting the Measurement Position
Set the place in the Data List where the measured data are saved.
Enter the number and then click the [OK] button.
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12.5. Setting Automatic Naming
The measured data items can be automatically named.
If you use this automatic naming function, select “On”.
If “AAA” is entered in the name text box, the name becomes [AAA 1]. The numeric value 1 is
added to the current number to be such as “2”, “3” and so forth each time another measurement
is performed.
12.6. Setting the Graph Plot
The [Displaying Method for Graph] dialog box appears.
◆Color System
This sets the color system for the Lab graph and Color Difference Analysis graph.
◆Sample No.
This sets whether or not to display the current sample No. in the plotted points of the graph
(except a spectroscopic curve graph and trend graph). The sample No. is displayed if specified
with a check mark.
◆Other No.
This sets whether or not to display another data No. in the plotted points of the graph (except a
spectroscopic curve graph and trend graph). The sample No. is displayed if specified with a
check mark.
Click the [OK] button to validate the changes after this setting is finished
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12.7. Setting Target Items
This sets the color items for the Target value to be displayed in the Graph window.
Select the items to be displayed and then click the [OK] button.
In the following example, the three items of L*, a*, and b* are set. To add an item, click the [Insert]
button to add a blank line in the list and then select the item in the combo box below in the dialog
box.
12.8. Setting the Sample Items
This sets the color items for the sample value to be displayed in the Graph window.
Select the items to be displayed and then click the [OK] button.
In the following example, the four items of L*, a*, b*, and ∆E are set. To add an item, click the
[Insert] button to add a blank line and then select the item in the combo box in the dialog box.
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12.9. Setting the Graph Colors
Click [System] – [System] – [Graph Color].
The [Setting the Graph Color] dialog box appears.
Set the Graph window display colors. The current color status is displayed in the frame located on
the left side of the dialog box.
Item: Set here the part the color of which is to be specified.
The plot area (background), graduation lines, additional lines (isochromatic lines for deviated color
Judgement graph, isochromatic lines, and transition lines), target value, sample value, etc.
(measured values except the target value and sample value) can be specified.
Color: The currently set color is displayed.

RGB: Adjust the colors to be set currently using the sliders or by entering
values directly in the boxes.
Measured color (Plot): If a check mark is put, the set RGB color for measured data are used
to plot the target values, sample values, and other data with. If the
check mark is not put, the specified color is used for plotting.
Default button: Clicking this button changes the graph colors to the default colors.
A full array of 16,770,000 colors can be displayed by combining the R (0 to 255), G (0 to 255), and
B (0 to 255) color settings. However, if the personal computer being used can only display 256
colors, then a pseudocolor display is shown depending on the color.
Select the part to be specified and set the color that you want by moving the RGB sliders.
Click the [OK] button after the setting is finished.
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12.10. Setting of Gradner
Click [System]-[Gardner].
The value of x and y for calculating Gardner Color is inputted.
Gardner : The number of the standard glass or liquid by the different scale.
x, y : x, y value of the standard liquid measured by the instrument used.
Click OK to allow the setting.

Click OPEN to open the existing data file.
Click SAVE to save the setting into the data file.
Gardner calculates using x and y of the 2-degree view of C light source.
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12.11. Setting of APHA
Click [System]-[APHA].
In order to calculate APHA Color, an APHA color number and the value of x and y are inputted.
APHA : The number of the standard liquid by the different scale.


APHA calculates using x and y of the 2-degree view of C light source.
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12.12. Setting of Saybolt
Click [System]-[Saybolt].
In order to calculate Saybolt Color, an Saybolt color number and the value of L*a*b* and dE*(S)
are inputted.
L*a*b* : L*a*b* value with light source C and visual field angle conditions 2°of n-dodecane which
is measured by the instrument used.
Saybolt : The number of the standard liquid by the different scale.
dE*(S) : The color difference between L*a*b* value of the standard liquid by the different scale
and L*a*b* value of n-dodecane.

Saybolt calculates using L*a*b* of the 2-degree view of C light source.
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12.13. Setting of ASTM
Click [System]-[ASTM].
In order to calculate ASTM Color, an ASTM color number and the value of SigmaD are inputted.
ASTM : The number of the standard liquid by the different scale.

SigmaD : SigamD value of the standard liquid measured by the instrument used.

ASTM calculates using SigmaD of the 2-degree view of C light source.
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12.14. Setting of Iodine
Click [System]-[Iodine].
In order to calculate Iodine Color, an Iodine color number and the value of x and y are inputted.
Iodine : The number of the standard glass or liquid by the different scale.

Iodine calculates using x and y of the 2-degree view of C light source.
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13. Tool Bar
The Tool Bar is a bar (on the window) that contains buttons of frequently-used tools. Using these
buttons located on this bar allows you to execute the corresponding functions quickly without
opening each operation menu.
The [Previous Data] and [Next Data] ( and ) buttons can be used to change over the Sample
value. The numeric value on the right side of the [Next Data] button () is the number of the
current Sample value.
If data items with a check mark (display attribute) exist in the Data List, clicking either of these
buttons allows the previous or following data item of that check-marked item to be displayed.
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14. Connecting a PC to the Colorimeter
14.1. Setting SE6000, ZE6000, TZ6000

Use an RS-232C reverse cable to connect the colorimeter to your personal computer.
Connect the measuring part of the colorimeter to the personal computer by an RS-232C cable
after turning off the power supply.
For the connection of the colorimeter with the ColorMate installed in the personal computer,
perform the following settings.
14.1.1. Settings for Communication
Press number key to select: Press the MENU key.

1 Communivation ON OFF Press the 3 key.
2 Mode NORMAL SDF2 COMJ
3 Baudrate 38400baud Press the 1 key to select [ON].
192000baud
Press the 2 key to select [SDF2].
9600baud
8 data bits 1 stop bits NON-parity
Select the baudrate set with ColorMate.
MENU Back ENTER Escape
・For information on the RS-232C settings on the ColorMate side, refer to Section 4.1, Setting
Measuring Equipment.
14.1.2. Setting Average Values
Press number key to select: Press the MENU key.

Press the 4 key.
1 Set averaging frequency
2 Clear data during averaging Press the 1 key.
3 Print data during averaging: ON OFF
4 Transmit during averaging: ON OFF
MENU Back ENTER Escape
Set the averaging frequency to 0 or 1.
Averaging Frequency = ? 0
Press CLEAR to cancel setting.

Press number keys & ENTER to set.
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14.2. Setting SD5000
Use an RS-232C reverse cable to connect the SD5000 colorimeter to your personal computer.
Connect the measuring part of the SD5000 colorimeter to the personal computer by an RS-232C
cable after turning off the power supply.
14.2.1. Settings for Communication
Communication
Select [Communication] in the main menu.
1 Format The [Communication] menu appears.
2 Baudrate
Format If [you select [Format] in the [Communication] menu, the [Format]

screen appears. Select [SDF2] and then press the [Enter] key. If the
1 None ROM of SD5000 is of Ver.2 or before, [SDF] is displayed.
2 SDF2
<Remarks> For Ver.2 or before, select SD5000 as [Measure Name]

by the settings described in Section 4.1, Setting Measuring
Equipment.
When using a colorimeter standalone, select [None].
Baudrate If [Baudrate] is selected in the [Communication] menu, the [Baudrate]

menu appears. Select the baudrate set with ColorMate.
1 9600
2 19200
3 38400
8 data bit,
1 stop bit,no-parity
14.2.2. Setting Average Values
Average Select [Average] or [Setting Average] in the main menu. The

[Average] menu appears.
1 AV number
2 AV clear
3 AV print
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AV number
Select [AV number] in the [Average] menu. Since the [AV
number 0 number] menu appears, enter 0 or 1 in the space of the count.
[ ] / 99
10key:Input ENT: Enter
14.2.3. Sending the Memory Data to ColorMate
Perform this operation on the ColorMate side. For details, refer to Section 9, Memory Data.
14.3. Setting the 2000 Series Measuring Unit
Use an RS-232C reverse cable to connect the 2000 Series colorimeter to your personal computer.
Connect the measuring unit to the personal computer by an RS-232C cable after turning off the
power supply.
14.3.1. RS-232C Settings
Press the 1 key keeping the SHIFT key pressed down. Then, the following screen appears.
The screen that appears is one of the following two screens depending on the colorimeter version.
Perform the settings according to the displayed screen.
PRESS NUMBER KEY TO SELECT

1 RS232C mode NORMAL SDF2000 Press the 1 key to select [SDF2000]. Press the
2 RS232C interface ON 9600baud 2 key to select [9600 baud].
3 RS232C interface ON 4800baud
4 RS232C interface OFF
1 stop bits NON-parity

8 data bits ENTER = Escape
PRESS NUMBER KEY TO SELECT

1 RS232C mode NORMAL SDF COMJ Press the 1 key to select [SDF]. Press the
2 RS232C interface ON 9600baud 2 key to select [9600baud].
3 RS232C interface ON 4800baud
4 RS232C interface OFF
1 stop bits NON-parity

Measuring Equipment
・When using a colorimeter standalone with ColorMate unconnected, press the [4] key and select
[4 RS232C Interface OFF].
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14.3.2. Setting the Average Frequency
Set the colorimeter averaging frequency to 0 or 1.
AVERAGING MENU
Press number key to select: Press the 1 key.
1 Set averaging frequency…

2 Clear data during averaging
3 Print data drg avrg ? YES NO
ENTER= Escape

Average Frequency = ?0
Enter 0or 1 using the numeric keypad and press the
Press nmbr keys & ENTER to set. ENTER key.
14.4. Setting the 300/400 Series Measuring Unit
Use an RS-232C reverse cable to connect the 300/400 Series colorimeter to your personal
computer.
power supply.
Perform the following settings to connect the colorimeter to the ColorMate installed in the personal
computer.
14.4.1. RS-232CSettings
Press the 1 key keeping the SHIFT key pressed down.
Then, the following screen appears.
Use RS-232C Interface?

Press 1 or 2 to select: Press the 1 key to make [YES] be in reverse.
1 YES 2 NO
4800baud EVEN-Parity
2 stop bits
・ For information on the RS-232C settings on the ColorMate side, refer to Section 4.1, Setting
・ When using a colorimeter standalone with ColorMate unconnected, click the [2] key and select
[NO].
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14.4.2. Setting the Averaging Frequency
Press number key to select:
1 Set averaging frequency Press the 1 key.

2 Clear data during averaging
3 Print data drg avrg. ON OFF
ENTER = Escape
Average Frequency = ?0 Set the averaging frequency to 0 or 1.
Enter 0 or 1 using the numeric keypad and press the

Press nmbr keys & ENTER to set. ENTER key.
14.5. Setting the Σ90 Series Measuring Unit
Use an RS-232C reverse cable to connect theΣ90 Series colorimeter to your personal computer.
power supply.
Perform the following settings to connect this colorimeter to the ColorMate installed in the
personal computer.
14.5.1. RS-232C Settings
Select [4. Interface] in the menu at the time of starting by turning on. If the menu is displayed
using the [CHANGE] key, select [5 Interface].
Press YES key to keep selections displayed

Press NO key to make new selections. Perform the settings as shown at left.
RS-232C 1 Decline
■ 2 Use
BAUD RATE 1 300
2 600
3 1200
4 2400
■ 5 4800
WORD LENGTH ■ 1 7BITS
2 8BITS
PARITY 1 NO
■ 2 EVEN
3 ODD
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Measuring Equipment
・When using a colorimeter standalone with ColoMate unconnected, set [RS232C] to [Decline
Interface].
14.5.2. Setting the Averaging Frequency
Select [2. AVERAGING FREQUENCY] in the menu at the time of starting by turning on. If the
menu is displayed using the [CHANGE] key, select [3. Averaging Frequency].
AVERAGING FREQUNCY
Set the averaging frequency to “0” and
then press the YES key.
Press YES key to keep as displayed.
Use number keys(0-99) to cancel or changes.
Averaging Frequncy = 00
14.6. Setting the NF999 (Up to Ver1.00 R1.7) Colorimeter
Use a dedicated cable to connect the NF999 Series colorimeter to your personal computer.
If the RS-232C connector is a 9-pin type, an H02607AS communication cable or an H02388AS

cable plus a 9-pin conversion connector will be needed.
If the RS-232C connector is a 25-pin connector, an H0288AS cable will be needed.
power supply.
Perform the following settings to connect the colorimeter to the personal computer.
14.6.1. Setting the Communication Device (RS-232C)
Press the MENU key to select [SYSTEM SETUP] and then press the ENTER key.
Since the [Setup Menu] appears, select [SERIAL COMM] using the ↑ or ↓ key and then
press the ENTER key.
Then, the following screen appears.
MODE:SETUP Select [RS-232C] using the ↑ or ↓ key and then press the
DATA OUTPUT ENTER key.
RS232C
IrDA
Baud Rate : 19200, 9600, 4800 (Make this baud rate correspond to
that of the ColorMate.)
Data bit : 8 bits
Stop bit : 1 bit
Parity : None
Measuring Equipment
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14.6.2. Setting the Output Format
MODE:COLOR METER
Select [ColorMate] using the ↑ or ↓ key and then press the
OUTPUT FORMAT
Color Mate ENTER key.
PRINTER
・When using a colorimeter standalone with ColoMate unconnected, select [PRINTER].
Perform this operation on the ColorMate side. Refer to Section 4.1, Setting Measuring
Equipment.
14.7. Setting the NF999 (Ver1.00 R1.8 or later) /NF777 Colorimeter
Use a dedicated cable to connect the NF999/NF777 colorimeters to your personal computer.
If the RS-232C connector is a 9-pin type, an H02607AS communication cable or an H02388AS

cable plus a 9-pin conversion connector will be needed.
If the RS-232C connector is a 25-pin connector, an H0288AS cable will be needed.
power supply.
Perform the following settings to connect this colorimeter to the ColorMate installed in the
personal computer.
Press the MENU key to select [SYSTEM SETUP] and then press the ENTER key.
Since the [Setup Menu] appears, select [SERIAL COMM] using the ↑ or ↓ key and then
press the ENTER key.
Then, the following Serial Communication screen appears.
MODE:SYS SETUP
SERIAL COMM
OUTPUT PORT ﾎﾟｰﾄ
PROTOCOL
DATA FORMAT
14.7.1. Setting the Output Port
MODE:SYS SETUP
SERIAL COMM Select the data output port using the ↑ or ↓ key and then press
OUTPUT PORT
the ENTER key.
CABLE PORT
INFRARED PORT
・ If you have selected [CABLE PORT] as the output port, it allows the NF setting operation to be
performed on the personal computer side.
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14.7.2. Setting the Protocol
MODE:SYS SETUP
SERIAL COMM Select [NOMAL] using the ↑ or ↓ key and then press the
OUTPUT PORT ﾎﾟｰﾄ ENTER key.
PROTOCOL
DATA FORMAT
ｼﾞｮｳ
14.7.3. Setting the Communication Parameters
MODE:SYS SETUP Select and set each of the following items using the ↑ or ↓
SERIAL COMM key.
NORMAL Baud rate : 19200, 9600, 4800（Make this baud rate
BAUD RATE correspond to that of ColorMate.）
DATA Data bit : 8 bits
STOP Stop bit : 1 bit
PARITY Parity : None
14.7.4. Setting the Data Format
MODE:SYS SETUP Select [ColorMate] using the ↑ or ↓ key and then press the
SERIAL COMM ENTER key.
DATA FORMAT
PRINTER
ColorMate
・When using a colorimeter standalone with ColorMate unconnected, select [PRINTER].
Perform this operation on the ColorMate side.

Refer to Section 9, Memory Data.
14.8. Setting the Color Guide (BYK Gardner Color-Guide)
Use a dedicated cable (attached to Color-Guide) to connect this colorimeter to your personal
computer.
Perform the following settings to connect this colorimeter to ColorMate.
14.8.1. Setting the Color Scale
Click [Option] – [Color Sys] – [Spectrum] and then press the Operate button.
14.8.2. Online Settings
Click [File] – [Print] – [Online] and then press the Operate button.
Online Print On］appears in Color-Guide.

If [Online Print Off] is displayed, perform this operation again.
If [Online Print On] is displayed, the results are output when measurement is finished.
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<Remarks>
To output the data saved in Color-Guide:
To send the data saved in Color-Guide to ColorMate, set the Color Scale to [Spectrum], which
allows you to receive only the measured data. For detailed information on settings, refer to the
Color-Guide instruction manual.
14.9. Setting NR3000
Use a dedicated cable (attached to the colorimeter) to connect the NR3000 colorimeter to your
personal computer. An RS-232C conversion adapter may be needed depending on the personal
computer. Purchase the adapter separately in that case.
To enter the parameter setting mode, press the MODE key keeping the SHIFT key pressed
down.
14.9.1. Setting Print/Memory
Enter the parameter setting mode. To send measured data each time the measurement
completes, set the mode to [AUTO]. To send the data manually, set the mode to [MANUAL].
Pressing the PRINT button in the [MANUAL] mode outputs the current measured data.
1 PRINT/MEMORY
[AUTO]
14.9.2. Setting the Output Items
Press the PRINT key multiple times to make [PRINT ITEM] appear.
Press the FUNC or MODE key to select [CHANGE? [YES]] and then press the PRINT key.
3.PRINT ITEM
CHANGE [YES]
Set the XYZ item to YES. Press the FUNC or MODE key to make [XYZ [YES]] and then press
PRINT. Since other items do not need to be selected, press the SHIFT key twice to quit the
parameter settings.
3.PRINT ITEM
XYZ [YES]
Perform this operation on the NR3000 side.
Press the MODE key keeping the SHIFT key pressed down to enter the parameter setting
mode.
Make [7. DATA PRINT] appear and press the PRINT key for selection.
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Press the FUNC or MODE key to select [YES] and then press the PRINT key.
Specify the print-start data No. using the FUNC and MODE keys and then press the PRINT key.
Then, specify the print-end data No. using the FUNC and MODE keys and then press the
PRINT key. This operation allows the data under the specified No. to be sent to ColorMate
7.DATA NUMBER
[ 1]-[ 20]
14.10. Setting NF333, CD100 (YOKOGAWA M&C)
Use a dedicated cable (attached to the colorimeter) to connect the colorimeter to your personal
computer. An RS-232C conversion adapter may be needed depending on the personal
computer. Purchase the adapter separately in that case.
14.10.1. Displaying the Set Frame
Make [5 Set] appear using the horizontal arrow keys.
14.10.2. Communication Settings
Click the MENU key to make the menu screen appear and select [Comm] using the vertical
arrow keys to press the ENT key.
Memory BaudRate
AutoPwOff DataLen
Beep Parity
Back Light Stop bit
Comm HandShake
Set each of the Baud Rate, Data Length, Parity, Stop Bit, and Handshake as follows. If the
setting is completed, press the MENU key to go back to [5 Set].
Baud Rate : Any of 9600,19200, and 38400. Make the baud rate correspond to
that of ColorMate.
Data Length : 8 bits (Should corresponded to the data length of ColorMate)
Parity : NONE (Should corresponded to the parity of ColorMate)
Stop Bit : 1 bit (Should corresponded to the stop bit of ColorMate)
Handshake : NONE
14.10.3. Setting ColorMate Use
Place the cursor to [ColorMate] or [92051] using the vertical arrow keys and press the ENT key.
Then, position the cursor to [Use] and press the ENT key. For CD100, the displayed item is
[92051] in place of [ColorMate].
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Clock Adj ● Use
Contrast 〇 Not Use
Version
Language
ColorMate
14.10.4. Setting the Average Frequency
Place the cursor to [Average] using the vertical arrow keys and press the ENT key. Then, place
the cursor to [OFF] and press the ENT key.
Average ● OFF
Memory 〇 2
AutoPwOff 〇 3
Beep 〇 4
BackLight 〇 5
After this setting, measurement can be performed if a color frame, density frame, or
spectroscopic frame is used.
Perform this operation on the ColorMate side. Refer to Section 9, Memory Data.
14.11. Setting NF555

Use a USB cable (attached to the colorimeter) to connect the colorimeter to your personal
computer.
14.11.1. Setting the Communication

Press the MENU key to select [System Setting] and
then press the ENT key.
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System Settings screen appears.
Press the ENT key to move the cursor to the
"Communication".
Communication Settings screen appears.

Press the ENT key to move the cursor to the "Comm
Format", and then select the "SDF".
14.11.2. Setting the Average

Press the MENU key to select [System Setting] and
then press the ENT key.
System Settings screen appears.

Press the ENT key to move the cursor to the
"Average".
Avergae Settings screen appears.

Press the ENT key to move the cursor to the "Average
Measurement", and then select the "OFF".

Perform this operation on the ColorMate side. Refer
to Section 9, Memory Data.
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14.12. Setting NR-11, NW-11, NR-12, NW-12
Use a USB cable (attached to the colorimeter) to connect the colorimeter to your personal
computer.
< Matters that require attention when I connect a colorimeter and a computer and carry
out this software >
Please measure it after making source of light setting of this software and a source of light (Light
and Visual Field ) of a colorimeter the same setting.
I click "Safely Remove Hardware" in task bar of Windows before I take off an USB cable, and
switching off a colorimeter, and please remove "NIPPONDENSHOKU/NR11" (USBCDRVM.sys).
I take off a cable before safely remove hardware, and there is the situation when a computer is
hung up when I switch off a colorimeter.
Safely Remove Hardware
14.12.1. Setting the Communication

There is not setting of the colorimeter.Setting of the ColorMate side please refer to Section
4.1 , Setting Measuring Equipment.
14.12.2. Setting the Average

I refer to an instruction manual of a colorimeter, and please repeal the average measurement
of a colorimeter.
When I average it and measure it, please use the average measurement of this software.

I choose "the data output" by "memory data menu" of a colorimeter, and I choose a range to
output data, and please output it.
The details please refer to an instruction manual of a colorimeter.
15. Calculation Formula
With this ColorMate software, measured values of a spectroscopic type are calculated using the
reflectance ratio. For the tri-stimulus, measured values are calculated using the XYZ values. So,
note that they are different from the actually measured values to some extent depending on the
calculation formulas.
Xn, Yn, and Zn are the XYZ value from the completely dispersive reflection surface standard light.
X, Y, and Z are tri-stimulus values from the XYZ color specification system or X10Y10Z10 color
specification system.
JIS : Japan Industrial Standards

CIE : Commission Internationale de I'Eclairage
ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials
BS : British Standards
15.1. XYZ (JIS Z 8701)
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This is the tri-stimulus value in the tri-chromatic color specification system based on
thesochromatic function recommended by the CIE.
700
X = K ∫ S ( λ ) xR ( λ )
400
700
Y = K ∫ S ( λ ) yR ( λ )
400
700
Z = K ∫ S ( λ ) zR ( λ )
400
100
K= 700
∫400
S (λ ) y (λ )
S(λ): Relative spectroscopic distribution of light source

x ( λ ), y ( λ ), z ( λ ) : Isochromatic function in the xyz color specification system or
x10x10z10 color specification system.
R(λ): Spectral solid reflectance
15.2. ⊿XYZ
∆X = Xs − Xt , ∆Y = Ys − Yt , ∆Z = Zs − Zt
∆X, ∆Y, ∆Z: Tri-stimulus difference in the tri-chromatic color specification system
Xt，Yt，Zt: Tri-stimulus values in the standard sample tri-chromatic color specification system
Xs，Ys，Zs: Tri-stimulus values in the sample tri-chromatic color specification system
15.3. xyz (JIS Z 8701)
Color coordinates in the XYZ (or X10Y10Z10) color specification system. x and y show the hue.
x=X
(X + Y + Z )
y =Y
(X + Y + Z )
z =1− x − y
15.4. ⊿xyz
∆x = xs − xt , ∆y = ys − yt , ∆z = zs − zt
∆X, ∆Y, ∆Z: Difference in color coordinates
xt，yt，zt: Standard sample color coordinates
xs，ys，z: Sample color coordinates
15.5. Lab (Hunter Lab)
This is the color specification system proposed by R.S. Hunter in 1948.
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L = 10Y 2
a = 175(100 X / Xn − Y ) / L
b = 70(Y − 100Z / Zn ) / L
L: Luminosity index for Hunter Lab
Ab: Color coordinates for Hunter Lab
15.6. ⊿LabE
This shows the difference in color between two samples in the Hunter Lab color specification
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system.
[
∆E = ( ∆L) 2 + ( ∆a ) 2 + ( ∆b) 2 ]1
2
Here, ∆E: Color difference for Hunter Lab

∆L, ∆a, ∆b: The difference between two surface color luminosity index L and color coordinates a
and b for Hunter Lab.
15.7. L*a*b* (JIS Z 8781-4)
This is one of the color spaces that perceptively provide nearly the equivalent pace as that
recommended by CIE in 1976.
L*shows the luminosity and a* and b* show the hue and chroma.
Y 
L* = 116 f   − 16
 Yn 
 X  1 3  Y  1 3 
a = 500
*
 −  
 Xn   Yn  
 Y  1 3  Z  1 3 
b = 200  −   
*
 Yn   Zn  
(
f X
Xn
) = (X Xn) 1
3  X 
, when   > (6 / 29)
 Xn 
3
 X   841  X  4  X 
f =  + , when   ≤ (6 / 29)
3
 Xn   108  Xn  29  Xn 
( Yn) = (Y Yn)
f Y
1
3 Y 
, when   > (6 / 29) 3
 Yn 
 Y   841  Y  4 Y 
f =   + , when   ≤ (6 / 29) 3
 Yn   108  Yn  29  Yn 
(
f Z
Zn
) = (Z Zn) 1
3  Z 
, when   > (6 / 29) 3
 Zn 
 Z   841  Z  4  Z 
f =   + , when   ≤ (6 / 29) 3
 Zn   108  Zn  29  Zn 
Here, L*: Luminosity index for the L*a*b* color specification system
A*, b*: Color coordinates for the L*a*b* color specification system
15.8. ⊿L*a*b*E* (JIZ Z 8730)
This shows the color difference between two samples in the L*a*b* color specification system.
[
∆E *ab = ( ∆L* ) 2 + ( ∆a * ) 2 + ( ∆b* ) 2 ]
1
2
Here, ΔE*: Color difference in the L∗a∗b∗ color specification system

∆L*, ∆a*, ∆b: Difference in the luminosity index L and color coordinates a* and b* for two object
colors for the L*a*b* color specification system
15.9. L*u*v* (JIS Z 8781-5)
This is one of the color spaces that perceptively has nearly the equivalent pace as that
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recommended by CIE in 1976.
L*shows the luminosity and u* and v* show the hue and chroma.
Y 
L* = 116 f   − 16
 Yn 
( Yn) = (Y Yn)
f Y
1
3 Y 
, when   > (6 / 29) 3
 Yn 
 Y   841  Y  4 Y 
f =   + , when   ≤ (6 / 29) 3
 Yn   108  Yn  29  Yn 
u * = 13L* (u'−u' n )
v * = 13L* (v '−v ' n )
4X 9Y
u' = , v' =
X + 15Y + 3Z X + 15Y + 3Z
4 Xn 9Yn
u' n = , v' n =
Xn + 15Yn + 3Zn Xn + 15Yn + 3Zn
Here, L*: Luminosity index for the L*u*v* color specification system
u*, v*: Color coordinates for the L*u*v* color specification system
15.10. ⊿L*u*v*E* (JIS Z 8730)
This shows the color difference between two samples in the L*u*v* color specification system.
[
∆E *uv = ( ∆L* ) 2 + ( ∆u * ) 2 + ( ∆v * ) 2 ]1
2
Here, ∆E∗: Color difference in the L*u*v* color specification system.

∆L*, ∆u*, ∆v*: Difference in the luminosity index L and color coordinates u* and v* for two
object colors in the L*u*v* color specification system.
15.11. L*C*h* (ab) (JIS Z 8781-4)
L* is the luminosity and is the same as the L* of the L*a*b* color specification system. C* is the
chroma and H* is the hue angle.
Y 
L* = 116 f   − 16
 Yn 
( Yn) = (Y Yn)
f Y
1
3 Y 
, when   > (6 / 29) 3
 Yn 
 Y   841  Y  4 Y 
f =   + , when   ≤ (6 / 29) 3
 Yn   108  Yn  29  Yn 
C * = (a *2 + b*2 )
1
2
 b* 
h * = tan −1  * 
a 
Here, L*: Luminosity index in the L∗a∗b∗color specification system
a*, b*: Color coordinates in the L*a*b* color specification system
C*: The ab chroma value in the L*a*b* color specification system
h*: The ab hue angle value in the L*a*b* color specification system
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15.12. ⊿L*C*H*E* (ab) (JIS Z 8730)
This shows the color difference between two samples in the L∗a∗b∗ color specification system.
∆E*ab = [(∆L*)2 + (∆a*)2 + (∆b*)2]1/2

∆H*ab = [(∆E*)2 + (∆L*)2 + (∆C*)2]1/2
Here, ∆E*: Color difference in the L*a*b* color specification system.

∆L*, ∆a*, ∆b*: This is the difference between the luminosity index L*and color coordinates a*,
b∗ between two object colors in the L*a*b* color specification system.
∆C*: This is the ab chroma difference between two object colors in the L*a*b* color
specification system.
∆H*: This is the ab hue difference between two object colors in the L*a*b* color specification
system.
15.13. L*C*h* (uv) (JIS Z 8781-5)
L* shows the luminosity. This is the same as the L* of the L∗u∗v∗ color specification system.
C* shows the chroma and H* shows the hue angle.
Y 
L* = 116 f   − 16
 Yn 
( Yn) = (Y Yn)
f Y
1
3 Y 
, when   > (6 / 29) 3
 Yn 
 Y   841  Y  4 Y 
f =   + , when   ≤ (6 / 29) 3
 Yn   108  Yn  29  Yn 
C * = (u *2 + v *2 )
1
2
 v* 
h * = tan −1  * 
u 
Here, L*: Luminosity index for the L∗u∗v∗ color specification system
a*b*: Color coordinates in the L*u*v*color specification system.
C*: uv chroma value in the L*u*v* color specification system.
h*: uv hue angle value in the L*u*v*color specification system.
15.14. ⊿L*C*H*E* (uv) (JIS Z 8730)
This shows the color difference between two samples in the L*u*v* color specification system.
∆E*uv = [(∆L*)2 + (∆u*)2 + (∆v*)2]1/2

∆H*uv = [(∆E*)2 + (∆L*)2 + (∆C*)2]1/2
Here, ∆E*: Color difference in L*u*v*color specification system.

∆L*, ∆u*, ∆v*: This is the difference between the luminosity index L* and color coordinates u*, v*
between two object colors in the L*u*v*color specification system
∆C*: uv chroma difference between two object colors in the L*u*v* color specification system.
∆H*: uv hue difference between two object colors in the L*u*v* color specification system.
15.15. W (Lab) Hunter whiteness
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W (Lab) shows the whiteness in the Lab system.
W(Lab) = 100 - [(100 - L)2 + a2 + b2]1/2
Here, L: Luminosity index in the Hunter Lab system

ab: Color coordinates in Hunter Lab system
∆W is the W(Lab) value difference.
15.16. WB (Whiteness from blue reflectance B)
WB shows the whiteness from the blue reflectance B.
Z
WB = WB = Same object as 0.847Z
Zn
100
∆WB is the difference in the WB value.
Here, Z: The tri-stimulus Z value for the sample in the XYZ color specification system.
Zn: Z value for the complete dispersion reflective surface.
15.17. W (Original model of ASTM E313)
This is the whiteness as per ASTM E 313.
WI = 4B – 3G
∆W is the difference of the W(Lab) value.
B: Sample blue reflectance (= 0.847Z)

G: Tri-stimulus Y value for the sample in the XYZ color specification system.
This yellowness is defined under the C light source 2deg. field of vision.
For spectroscopic type data, make the calculation using the C light source 2deg. field of vision
XYZ value. For the XYZ type, a calculation is not made except for the C light source 2deg. field
of vision, so the value is 0.
15.18. WI (CIE No.15.2, ISO105-J02, JIS Z 8715)
This whightness is called “CIE whiteness”. In this software, if the light source is set to the 2deg.
field of vision, the whiteness of the D65 light source 2deg. field of vision is calculated. If the light
source is set to the 10deg. field vison, the whiteness of the D65 light source 10deg. is
calculated.
WI = Y + 800( x n − x ) + 1700( y n − y )
Tw = 1000( xn − x ) − 650( y n − y )
Here, WI : Whiteness index for the sample in the XYZ color specification color system defined
under the D65 light source 2deg. field of vision
Tw : Color index for the sample in the XYZ color specification color system defined under the
D65 light source 2deg. field of vision
Y : Y value of the tri-stimulus value for the sample in the XYZ color specification color system
defined under the D65 light source 2deg. field of vision
x, y : Color coordinates for the sample in the XYZ color specification color system defined under
the D65 light source 2deg. field of vision
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xn , y n : Chroma coordinates for the complete dispersion reflective surface in the XYZ color
specification color system defined under the D65 light source 2deg. field of vision
WI10 = Y10 + 800( xn ,10 − x10 ) + 1700( y n ,10 − y10 )

Tw10 = 900( x n ,10 − x10 ) − 650( y n ,10 − y10 )
Here, WI 10 : Whiteness index for the sample in the XYZ color specification color system defined
Tw10 : Color index for the sample in the XYZ color specification color system defined under the
D65 light source 10deg. field of vision
Y10 : Y value of the tri-stimulus value for the sample in the XYZ color specification color system
defined under the D65 light source 10deg. field of vision
x10 , y10 : Color coordinates for the sample in the XYZ color specification color system defined
x n ,10 , y n ,10 : Chroma coordinates for the complete dispersion reflective surface in the XYZ color
specification color system defined under the D65 light source 10deg. field of vision
The above formulas are applied if WI or WI10 , andＴｗ or Tw10 are under the following
conditions.
40<WI<5Y-280 or 40< WI10 <5 Y10 - 280

-3.0< Tw <3.0 or –3.0< Tw10 <3.0
15.19. WI (ISO2470, JIS P 8148)
This whiteness is known as ISO Brightness. In this software, this whiteness is indicated as “WI
(I)” or “WI ISO”. I have to use a spectrophotometer in accordance with ISO2469, JIS P 8152 to
do this calculation.
700
∑ F (λ ) × R(λ )
WI = 400
700
∑ F (λ )
400
F ( λ ) : Relative dispersion distribution function
R ( λ ) : Dispersion solid anglereflectance
F(λ) F(λ) F(λ)

Wavelength
5nm 10nm 20nm
400nm 1.0 1.0 1.0
405nm 2.9
410nm 6.7 6.7
415nm 12.1
420nm 18.2 18.2 18.2
425nm 25.8
430nm 34.5 34.5
435nm 44.9
440nm 57.6 57.6 57.6
445nm 70.0
450nm 82.5 82.5
455nm 94.1
460nm 100.0 100.0 100.0
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465nm 99.3
470nm 88.7 88.7
475nm 72.5
480nm 53.1 53.1 53.1
485nm 34.0
490nm 20.3 20.3
495nm 11.1
500nm 5.6 5.6 5.6
505nm 2.2
510nm 0.3 0.3
15.20. YI (ASTM D 1925, JIS K 7103)
YI is the yellowness.
100(1.28 X − 1.06Z )
YI =
Y
∆YI is the difference of YI between the target value and the sample value.
Here, XYZ: Tri-stimulus XYZ value for the sample in the XYZ color specification system.
15.21. YI (Original model of ASTM E313)
 B
YI = 1001 − 
 G
B: Sample blue reflectance (= 0.847Z)
G: Tri-stimulus Y value for the sample in the XYZ color specification system.
Z: Tri-stimulus Z value in the color specification system.
15.22. YI (ASTM E313-98)
YI = 100(CxX − CzZ ) Y
Here, XYZ: Tri-stimulus XYZ value for the sample in the XYZ color specification system.
C/2 D65/2 C/10 D65/10

Cx 1.2769 1.2985 1.2871 1.3013
Cz 1.0592 1.1335 1.0781 1.1498
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The calculation formula of this yellowness varies depending on light source and visual field. In
case of light source and visual field other than the above, no calculation is done and the value
becomes 0 (zero).
15.23. ⊿E00(JIS Z8730:2009)
It is color difference that CIE recommended to difference ⊿L*,⊿C*ab, ⊿H*ab of the

amount of psychology metric and as a computational method of the color difference with
a weight putting to obtain a better correlation with theperceived color difference in 2001.
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 ∆L ′ 2
  ∆C ′
2
  ∆H ′ 
2
 ∆C ′  ∆H ′  2
∆E 00 =   +   +   + RT   
 k L S L   kC SC   kH SH   C C  k H S H 
k S
Here, ∆L ′ ： Psychometric lightness of two colors.

∆C ′ ：CIELAB Metric Chroma hue difference of two colors.However, a.b is used.
∆H ′ ：CIELAB Metric Color hue difference of two colors.However, a.b is used.
S L ：Weight putting coefficient of metric brightness difference.
S C ：Weight putting coefficient of metric Chroma difference.
S H ：Weight putting coefficient of metric color hue difference.
K L ：It is modification coefficient of the metric brightness difference when differing
from an observation condition standard the observation condition of the
color difference, and 1 in standard observation condition.
K C ：It is modification coefficient of the metric chroma difference when differing
K H ：It is modification coefficient of the metric color hue difference when differing
RT ： Weight putting coefficient applied only to blue territory.
a ′ = a * (1 + G )
b′ = b *
Here, a ′ ：Color coordinates

b ′ ：Color coordinates
a * ：Coordinates of L*a*b* color specification system.
b * ：Coordinates of L*a*b* color specification system.
 1

  * 7

 
2
C
G : 0.51 −  * 7
ab
7  
C ab + 25 
  
*
C ab ：Mean value of a and b chroma of two colors CIELAB.
0.015(L ′ − 50 )
2
SL = 1+
20 + (L ′ − 50 )
2
Herer, L ′ ：Mean value of CIE brightness of two colors CIELAB.
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S C = 1 + 0.045C ′
Herer, C ′ ：Mean value of a and b Chroma of two colors CIELAB.
S H = 1 + 0.015C ′T
Herer, C ′ ：Mean value of a and b Chroma of two colors CIELAB.
T : 1 − 0.17 cos(h ′ − 30 ) + 0.24 cos(2h ′) + 0.32 cos(3h ′ + 6 ) − 0.20 cos(4h ′ − 63)
h ′ ：Mean value of a and b color hue difference of two colors CIELAB.
RT = − sin (2∆Θ )RC
  h ′ − 275  2 
Here, ∆Θ : 30 exp −   
  25  
h ′ ：Mean value of a and b color hue difference of two colors CIELAB.
C ′7
RC : 2 ：Mean value of a and b color hue difference of two colors CIELAB.
C ′ 7 + 25 7
C ′ ：Mean value of a and b Chroma of two colors CIELAB.
15.24. ∆E*94 (JIS Z 8730 : 2002)
This calculation formula was put together as a technical report by CIE in 1994 after a
comparative review of CIE TC1-29. KL=KC=KH=1 is employed for general use, and KL=2 and
KC=KH=1are employed for the textile industry.
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 ∆L *  2  ∆C * 2
  ∆H * 
2
 2
∆E * 94 =   +   +   
 K L S L   K C S C   KH SH  
SL = 1
S C = 1 + 0.045C *ab
S H = 1 + 0.015C *ab
KL : Adjusted value on brightness correction coefficient

KC : Adjusted value on chroma correction coefficient
KH : Adjusted value on hue difference coefficient
C *ab : Geometrical average values of ab chroma in two object colors (C *ab , S ⋅C *ab , R )
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2
∆L*: Brightness difference in two object colors
∆C*:Chroma difference in two object colors

∆H*:ab hue difference in two object colors
15.25. ⊿E (CMC) (BS6923, JIS Z 8730)
This formula was developped and represented by Society of Dyers and Colourists in England.
In the L*a*b*color specification system, when the chroma is lower rather than higher, ∆E* (ab)
is shown smaller than the human ability to differentiate color. The hue and luminosity can also
cause the ∆E* (ab) not to match human vision. ∆E(CMC) overcomes this drawback.
The l and c values are the factors to be used to correct the weight of luminocity difference and
macro difference depending on the product. Ordinarily, (1:1) is used. In the textile industry,
CMC(2:1) , l=2, and c=1 are used.
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1
 ∆L*  2  ∆C * 2
  ∆H * 
2
 2
∆Ecmc =   +   +   
 l ⋅ S L   c ⋅ SC   SH  
However,
0.040975L*t
SL = If Lt<16, if L*t < 16, then SL = 0.511
1 + 0.01765L*t
0.0638C *t
SC = + 0.638
1 + 0.0131C *t
S H = S C (Tf + l − f )
However,
(C *t )
1
 4
 2
f = 
 (C t ) + 1900 
* 4
T = 0.36 + 0.4 cos( H *t + 35) (H*t ≤ 164 ﾟ or H*t ≥through 345 ﾟ)
T = 0.56 + 0.2 cos( H *t + 168) ( 164°< H t <345°)

*
L*t, C*t, H*t: These are the respective target values for L*, C*, H*(L*a*b* system).
∆L*, ∆C*, ∆H*: These are the respective differences between the target value and sample value.
[Refer to ∆LCH(ab) calculation.]
l : Adjustment value placed on SL.
c : Adjustment value placed on SC.
15.26. ⊿E (AN) (JIS Z 8730)
The Adams-D.Nickerson color difference formula is based on the Munsell value function and uses
the equal color space proposed by E.Q. Adams in 1942
∆E(AN) = 40[(0.23∆Vy)2 + ∆ (Vx – Vy)2 + ∆ (Vz – Vy)2]1/2
∆E(AN) : Color difference from the Adams Nickerson color difference formula.
∆Vy : Difference in the luminosity index in the Adams Nickerson color difference formula.
∆ (Vx – Vy): Difference in the color coordinates (Vx - Vy) in the Adams Nickerson color
difference formula.
∆ (Vz – Vy): Difference in the color coordinates (Vz - Vy) in the Adams Nickerson color
difference formula.
The Vx, Vy, and Vz values are found by substituting X, Y, and Z found from standard light C for A
in the following formula. Substitute in 1.01998X, Y, 0.84672Z.
–0.985
V(A) = 2.49268A1/3 – 1.1564 – [ (0.1073A – 3.084)2 + 7.54 ]
0.0133 0.0221
+ A23 + 0.0084sin (4.1A1/3 + 1) + ( A ) sin (0.39(A – 2))
0.0037
- ( 0.44A ) sin (1.28 (A – 0.53)) (When A > 0.9)
V(A) = 0.87445A0.9967 (When A <= 0.9)
V(A): This is Vx, Vy, and Vz of the tri-stimulus values X, Y, Z in the XYZ color specification
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system.
The Vx, Vy, Vz formula is the same as the formula prescribed by ASTM D 1535 (Standard Test
Method for Specifying by the Munsell System).
15.27. ⊿E (FMC2) (ASTM D 2244)
This is the color difference formula developed by Friele, MacAdam, and Chickering to quantify
the MacAdam deviation ellipse.
The red-green direction color difference ∆Crg and the yellow-blue direction color difference
∆Cyb respectively correlate to the ∆a*and ∆b* in the CIE1976 L*a*b* color space.
[
∆E ( FMC − 2) = (∆L ) + (∆Cyb ) + (∆Crg )
2 2 2
]
1
2
K 2(PDP + QDQ )
DL = 0.279
a･D
K1 ⋅ S (PDP + QDQ ) K1 ⋅ DS
DCyb = −
b ⋅ D2 b
K1(QDP + PDQ )
DCrg =
a⋅D
17.3 × 10 −6 (P 2 + Q 2 )
a2 =
2.73P 2Q 2
1+
(P 4Q 4 )
b 2 = 3.098 × 10 −4 (S 2 + 0.2015Y 2 )
D = (P 2 + Q 2 ) 2
1
K1 = 0.55669 + 0.049434Y − 0.82575 ⋅ 10 −3 Y 2 + 0.79172 ⋅ 10 −5 Y 3 − 0.30087 ⋅ 10 −7 Y 4

K 2 = 0.17548 + 0.027556Y − 0.57262 ⋅ 10 −3 Y 2 + 0.63893 ⋅ 10 −5 Y 3 − 0.26731 ⋅ 10 −7 Y 4
P = 0.724 X + 0.382Y − 0.098Z
Q = −0.48 X + 1.37Y + 0.1276Z
S = 0.686Z
∆P, ∆Q, andΔS are the differences of P, Q, and S values between the target value and the
sample value.
15.28. Muncell HVC (JIS Z 8721)
This is the color chart devised by A. H. Munsell of the United States.

This color chart is based on the C light source.
The color code for this chart is H V/C listed in order for hue, luminosity, and chroma. (e.g. 5R
4/6)
* Hue (H)
The 10 main hues are red (R), yellow-red (YR), yellow (Y), yellow-green (GY), green (G),
blue-green (BG), blue (B), blue-purple (PB), purple (P), red-purple (RP) and these have been
divided so that the hue perception difference is equal and then to these main hues numerical
values were assigned.
* Luminosity (Color value) (V)

With colorless as the standard, 0 is assigned to ideal black and 10 is assigned to ideal white and
then the luminosity perception between these two values is equally divided and numerical
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values assigned to the divisions. The luminosity for no chroma is especially assigned the
symbol N. (e.g. N9.5) The N0 black and N10 white are idealistic and do not exist. Normally, the
standard color chart black is N1 and the white is N9.5.
* Chroma (C)
With the value of 0 being assigned to colorless with the hue and luminosity at a constant color
arrangement, chroma is assigned the numbers of 1, 2, 3... in that order to show the equal
increases in the chroma.
* Main message
V≥10 : Luminosity (V) is 10 or higher.
V<1 : Luminosity (V) is less than 1.
C>20 : Chroma (C) exceeds 20.
15.29. KCMY (Density) (JIS K 7653, ISO 5/3, DIN 16536)
The components of sample reflection density (visual, cyan, magenta, and yellow) are
represented as K, C, M, and Y. This is only calculated for the spectroscopic type.
Generally, there exist the types of Status A, Status T, Status E, Status I, and DIN (narrow, wide).
The following is for data from 400nm to 700nm.
 700 
 ∑ ( Skl × rl ) 
K = − log10  400 700

 ( Skl × r 0) 
 ∑400 
 700 
 ∑ ( Scl × rl ) 
C = − log10  400700

 ( Scl × r 0) 
 ∑400

 700 
 ∑ ( Sml × rl ) 
M = − log10  400 700

 ( Sml × r 0) 
 ∑400

 700 
 ∑ ( Syl × rl ) 
Y = − log10  400700

 ( Syl × r 0) 
 ∑ 400 
Skλ : Visual spectral product for each wavelengthλ.

Scλ : Cyan spectral product for each wavelengthλ.
Smλ: Magenta spectral product for each wavelengthλ.
Syλ : Yellow spectral product for each wavelengthλ.
rλ : Spectral solid angle reflectance (sample reflectance) for each wavelengthλ.
r0 : Spectral reflectance at a perfect diffusion reflective surface.
15.30. NTSC RGB
This is the United States of America color television RGB. The fundamental stimulus is the CIE
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standard illumination light C.
Primary color R : xr=0.67, yr=0.33

Primary color G : xg=0.21, yg=0.71
Primary color B : xb=0.14, yb=0.08
Fundamental stimulus white : xw=0.310, yw=0.316
R = 1.9106R – 0.5326Y – 0.2883Z

G = -0.9843X + 1.9984Y – 0.0283Z
B = 0.0584X – 0.1185Y + 0.8985Z
15.31. PAL RGB
This is the European color television RGB. The fundamental stimulus is the CIE standard
illumination light D65.
Primary color R : xr=0.64, yr=0.33

Primary color G : xg=0.29, yg=0.60
Primary color B : xb=0.15, yb=0.06
Fundamental stimulus white : xw=0.313, yw=0.329
R = 3.063R – 1.393Y – 0.476Z

G = -0.969X + 1.876Y – 0.042Z
B = 0.068X – 0.229Y + 1.069Z
15.32. NC# (Discoloration Evaluation Value)
In this software, Nc#, D, B, and ∆Ｅ**can be displayed.

An angle (not radian) is shown inside the cos.
 DE ** 
ε D* 
Ln  ｔ
+ 1
 0.015   ∆E ** 
  ε ∆* 
Nc# = 5.5 −   or Nc# = 5.5 − Log 2  ｔ
+ 1
Ln 2  0.015 
 
 
However, ε : Error function, ∆E ** : Color difference (Teranushi system)
Dｔ* : Color density of a target color
０．３
  ∆E ** 
ε =  p * 
  ∆ｔ 
p = 1.1 − 0.65 × cos(3.6 × ∆H５Ｙ )
∆H５Ｙ is the hue step starting by 5Y on the evenly split-into -100 Munsell hue circle (a value
from 0 through 50).
D * = 10ｎ
 log 2  －３
n =   × (10 − V ) + C (5 + ∆H５Ｐ ) × 10 
 2  
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D * : Color density, V : Munsell brightness C : Munsell chroma saturation
∆H５P is the hue step starting by 5P on the evenly split-into -100 Munsell hue circle (a value
from 0 through 50).
10C
B* =
V (10 − V )
B * : Definition, V : Munsell brightness, C : Munsell chroma
[ ( )
DE ** = 1.0853(DDH ) + DD * + 2.1706(DDB )
２２
１
]
２２
∆E ** : Color difference (Teranushi system)
DDＨ = [2Cｔ ⋅ C × {1 − cos(3.6 × DH )}] ２

１
DDＨ : Hue difference、 Cｔ: Target Munsell chroma C : Munsell chroma of the measured
value
∆H is a hue step between the target value and measured value (a value from 0 through 50).
(
DD * = Abs D * − Dｔ* )
DD * : Color density difference D * : Color density of the measured value, Dｔ* : Color density
of the target value
V (10 − V ) 
(
∆∆Ｂ = B * − Bｔ* ×  ｔ) 
 25 
DDＢ : Definition difference B : Definition of the measured value Bｔ* : Definition of the target
*
value
V : Munsell brightness of the measured value. Vｔ: Munsell brightness of the target color
15.33. Discoloration Grades
Range of Nc# Value Discoloration Grade

5.0 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ ≦ 5.5 5
4.5 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 5.0 4-5
4.0 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 4.5 4
3.5 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 4.0 3-4
3.0 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 3.5 3
2.5 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 3.0 2-3
2.0 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 2.5 2
1.5 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 2.0 1-2
1.0 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 1.5 1
0 ≦ Ｎｃ＃ < 1.0 0-1
15.34. Ns (Contaminated Color Evaluation Values)
 Dｔ* − Dｓ* 
Ns = 5.5 − log２ + 1
 0.125 
 
Dｓ* : Color density of the measured value Dｔ* : Color density of the target value
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15.35. Contaminated Color Grades
Range of Ns Values Contaminated Color

Grades
5.0 ≦ Ｎｓ ≦ 5.5 5
4.5 ≦ Ｎｓ < 5.0 4-5
4.0 ≦ Ｎｓ < 4.5 4
3.5 ≦ Ｎｓ < 4.0 3-4
3.0 ≦ Ｎｓ < 3.5 3
2.5 ≦ Ｎｓ < 3.0 2-3
2.0 ≦ Ｎｓ < 2.5 2
1.5 ≦ Ｎｓ < 2.0 1-2
1.0 ≦ Ｎｓ < 1.5 1
0 ≦ Ｎｓ < 1.0 0-1
15.36. Absorbance
The absorbance can be calculated using the transmission T as follows.

Absorbance = − Log10 T ( 100
)
15.37. K/S
K/S can be calculated using reflection rate R according to the values representing the absorption
coefficient (K) and scattering coefficient and the color mixture theory developed by P.kubelka と
F.Munk.
2
 R 
1 − 
K  100 
=
S  2R 
 
 100 
15.38. Metamerism Index (JIS Z 8719)
Metamerism is a phenomenon that under the base light the spectroscopic characteristics are
different, but the tri-stimulus values correspond to one another, or the tri-stimulus values
correspond to one another if the illumination of conditional specification color isochromatic is
changed.
1. Calculate the tri-stimulus values (Xr1, Yr1, and Zr1) and (Xr2, Yr2, and Zr2) of Sample 1
and Sample 2 under the base light.
2. Calculate the tri-stimulus values (Xr1, Yr1, and Zr1) and (Xr2, Yr2, and Zr2) of Sample 1
and Sample 2 under the experiment light.
3. Calculate the corrected tri-stimulus values of Sample 2.
X r1 Yr1 Z r1
t2 = X t2 ⋅
X’ t 2 = Yt 2 ⋅
Y’ t2 = Zt2 ⋅
Z’
X r2 Yr 2 Zr2
4. Calculate the color difference after calculating the L*a*b* value from the tri-stimulus values
(Xt1, Yt1, and Zt1) and (X’t2, Y’t2, and Z’t2).
[
MI = (L'2 * − L1 *) + (a '2 * −a1 *) + (b'2 * −b1 *)
2 2 2
]
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2
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15.39. YLW
YLW = 2 − log(440nmRef )
A value to express strength of yellow.
I use a reflection rate of 440nm and calculate.
15.40. BLK
BLK = 2 − log(Y )
A value to express strength of a black.
I use Y value and request.
15.41. Gardner
I use the value that I input by "setting of Gardner" and calculate.
15.42. APHA
I use the value that I input by "setting of APHA" and calculate.
15.43. Saybolt
I use the value that I input by "setting of Saybolt" and calculate.
15.44. ASTM
I use the value that I input by "setting of ASTM" and calculate.
15.45. Iodine
I use the value that I input by "setting of Iodine" and calculate.
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16. File Conversion
The [File Convert] dialog box can convert data files of old versions to those usable by ColorMate.
To use this function, point to [Programs] – [ColorMate 5] and then click [File Convert].
1. Specify a file to be converted.
Click the [Open…] button to display the dialog box and then open the file to be converted.
File types
Data Type Extension

XYZ *.sd1
400-700:20nm *.sd2
400-700:10nm *.sd3
380-780:10nm *.sd4
380-780:5nm *.sd5
2. Select the measuring instrument.
Select the measuring instrument from [Measuring Equipment] in [Converted File Frame].
3. Specify the file to be converted.
Click the [Save] button to open a related dialog box and specify the file to be converted.
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17. Troubleshooting
17.1. Measurement Relations
Message/Status Cause Countermeasure

・Measurements The power supply Turn on the colorimeter.
cannot be switch of the
performed. colorimeter is in OFF
・Erroneous data are status.
received. A setting screen is Change the display of the colorimeter to that
・”Data cannot be sent displayed on the for displaying measured values.
from the measuring colorimeter screen.
instrument.” Is A wrong RS-232C Use a right Rs-232C cable that corresponds
displayed. cable is used. to the used colorimeter.
The RS-232C cable is Connect the colorimeter to the personal
not connected. computer using an RS-232C cable.
The connected Use the same communication port as that of
communication port of the software.
the colorimeter is
different from that of the
software.
The Com No. used Use the same Com No. as that of the
for an RS232C cable is software.
not corresponding to
that of the software
communication port.
• When the RS-232 port is unusable because of the status in which it is shared by another
hardware:
Especially in some lap-top type personal computers with the factory-default settings, the Com
port cannot be used as a serial port (RS-232C) if an RS-232C port is equipped. So,
measurements cannot be performed even if the ColorMate software is installed. This is because
an infra-red communication system and modem are actually using the Com ports. To make the
RS-232C usable, settings in the personal computer must be changed and still more either of
infra-red communication system or modem must be made unusable. For details, contact the
personal computer manufacturer.
[Perform Zero Performing the zero Perform zero adjustment.

Adjustment] is adjustment operation is
displayed. required.
[Adjust the target.] is Adjusting the target Perform adjusting the target value.
displayed. value is required.
[ERROR:Format Error] This is displayed when Perform the RS-232C settings so that those
is displayed. an invalid data item is on the colorimeter and software sides are
received. identical. A system (such as a modem) other
than a colorimeter may be connected.
Confirm that the Com Nos. of the connected
port and ColorMate are corresponding to
each other.
Once the It will occur when the It will occur when the installed folder is the
Measurement is done, installed folder is the prohibited mode to write. Activate Windows
the measurement will prohibited mode to by Administrator and allow to write.
be endless. write. For the setting, please refer to the manual of
(NR-11, NR-12, Windows or contact to the system
NW-11, NW-12) administrator.
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17.2. Print

･Cannot print. The printer power is in Turn on the power of the printer.
･Cannot print normally. the OFF status.
The printer cable is Connect the printer cable to the printer.
not connected.
The printer is not Replenish paper to set the printer to be
print-ready. print-ready.
A software bug is Update the latest driver software issued and
contained in the supplied by the printer manufacturer.
printer driver software.
17.3. At the Time the HDD Is Read or Written

[File Open Error:*.ILU] The .ilu (multiple Re-set up ColorMate because this file is
is displayed. constants of necessary to calculate the color value.
proportion) file cannot
be found.
[File Open Error:*.DST] The density common Re-set up ColorMate because this file is
is displayed. logarithm cannot be necessary to calculate the density KCMY.
found.
['File Name’ has been This indication To save changed data, click [Yes].
changed. Save this appears when an
file?] is displayed. active file is not
saved.。
[Disk space is not There is not enough Save the file in a brand-new HDD or another
sufficient] is displayed. space in the intended HDD.
HDD.
[Cannot be written] is The disk is set not Set the disk to be writable.
displayed. ready for writing.
17.4. Displayed Numerical Values

There is a discrepancy Spectroscopic type measured values There is no countermeasure.
between the numerical are calculated using reflectance with
values of the software this software while tri-stimulus values
and those of the are calculated using XYZ values. Note
colorimeter. that there is such a discrepancy
between the numerical values of the
software and those of the colorimeter
to some extent because of the
difference on calculation accuracy and
how to store data internally between
the personal computer and measuring
equipment.
The light sources are different from Use the same light sources.
each other.
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17.5. Others

[Run out of memory] is The memory of the personal computer End other software.
displayed. is insufficient.
[Device already open] The RS-232C line is already occupied Close the RS-232C line. Or,
is displayed. by other software. end the software that is
using the line.
17.6. Software Support
Nippon Denshoku Industries Co,. Ltd. will support you relating to your questions on use of the
ColorMate product by the following FAX number. Use the copy of Support Request Form in the
next page.
Technical Center: +81-48-962-5658
Describe the software that you are using, such as Software name, version of the software, and
OS name, and your questions as much in details as possible in a knowledgeable way.
A few days may be needed depending on the question contents before you receive our response.
Please kindly refrain from specifying the deadline of our response.
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■ Support Request Form
To: Technical Center

Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd.
FAX: +81-48-962-5658
■ User Information
Address
Company Name
Division
Person in charge
Phone No.
FAX No.
Sales Office/Distributor
Software Name: ( )
Software Version: (Ver. )
①Personal Computer
Manufacturer:
Model:
CPU: ( MHz)
Memory: ( MB)
Usage Printer Manufacturer: ( Model )
Environment OS:
②Connected Measuring Instrument:
( )
③Communication Interface:
Serial Port/Infra-Red Port (Select either.)
① Defects and operating procedure
Phenomena
②Repeatability (Regularly/Irregularly）
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NIPPON DESNSHOKU INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
Head Office Sales Department:
4-45-17 Sengoku Hasegawa Bldg., Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0011, Japan
Phone: +81-3-3946-4392
FAX: +81-3-3946-1690
Osaka Sales Department:

2-2-1 Shin-Umeda Bldg., Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0012, Japan
Phone: +81-6-6372-2963
FAX: +81-6-6372-4498
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2.1. How to Install ColorMate 3

2.2. How to Uninstall ColorMate 5

3.1. How to Start Up ColorMate 5 7

3.2. How to End ColoeMate 5 7

4. PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................ 8

4.1. Setting Measuring Equipment 8

4.2. Performing Zero Adjustment 9

4.3. Performing Standard Adjustment 10

4.4. Setting the Light Source and Visual Field 10

4.5. Setting the Density Response 11

4.6. Setting the Calculation Formula 11

4.7. Setting the Displayed Data List 12

5. SETTING THE TARGET VALUES AND JUDGEMENT ................................................................... 13

5.1. Setting the Target Values 13

5.2. Setting the Judgement 14

6.1. Data Measurements 15

6.3. Automatic Run 18

7. DISPLAY WINDOWS ........................................................................................................................ 19

7.1. Data Window 19

7.2. Spectral Data Window 20

7.3. Spectroscopic Curve Graph Window 21

7.4. Color Difference Analysis Graph Window 24

7.5. Lab Graph Window 26

7.6. Yxy Window 28

7.7. Trend Graph Window 30

7.8. Data List 32

8. FILE OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 35

8.1. Creating a New Data File 35

8.2. Opening a data file 35

8.3. Saving a Data File 36

8.4. Creating a Text File 37

9. MEMORY DATA ................................................................................................................................ 38

10. PRINTING ....................................................................................................................................... 39

11. EDITING .......................................................................................................................................... 40

12.1. Entering Data 41

12.3. Setting the Sort Order 43

12.4. Setting the Measurement Position 43

12.5. Setting Automatic Naming 44

12.6. Setting the Graph Plot 44

12.7. Setting Target Items 45

12.8. Setting the Sample Items 45

12.9. Setting the Graph Colors 46

12.10. Setting of Gradner 47

12.11. Setting of APHA 48

12.12. Setting of Saybolt 49

12.13. Setting of ASTM 50

12.14. Setting of Iodine 51

13. TOOL BAR ...................................................................................................................................... 52

14. CONNECTING A PC TO THE COLORIMETER............................................................................. 53

14.1. Setting SE6000, ZE6000, TZ6000 53

14.2. Setting SD5000 54

14.3. Setting the 2000 Series Measuring Unit 55

14.4. Setting the 300/400 Series Measuring Unit 56

14.5. Setting the Σ90 Series Measuring Unit 57

14.6. Setting the NF999 (Up to Ver1.00 R1.7) Colorimeter 58

14.7. Setting the NF999 (Ver1.00 R1.8 or later) /NF777 Colorimeter 59

14.8. Setting the Color Guide (BYK Gardner Color-Guide) 60

14.9. Setting NR3000 61

14.10. Setting NF333, CD100 (YOKOGAWA M&C) 62

15.7. Lab* (JIS Z 8781-4) 67

15.8. ⊿LabE (JIZ Z 8730) 67

15.9. Luv* (JIS Z 8781-5) 67

15.10. ⊿LuvE (JIS Z 8730) 68

15.11. LCh* (ab) (JIS Z 8781-4) 68

15.12. ⊿LCHE (ab) (JIS Z 8730) 69

15.13. LCh* (uv) (JIS Z 8781-5) 69

15.14. ⊿LCHE (uv) (JIS Z 8730) 69