Introduction
The Color Reader BC-10 PLUS is a unique handheld colorimeter for fast and easy measurement the backing contrast of all kind of bakery products including breads, buns, cookies and other food products to control the baking process in the production line.
Very easy to use and battery powered, the BC-10 delivers a single baking contrast unit (BCU) or classic L*a*b* colour values displayed on the LCD screen.
Despite the simple operation, the BC-10 PLUS is a true colorimeter in full compliance with CIE, ISO and DIN standards as one can expect from Konica Minolta.
Specifications
Model | Colorimeter BC-10 PLUS |
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Illumination / Viewing geometry | 8°:di (8° illumination angle/diffuse viewing, specular component included (SCI); DIN5033 Teil7, JIS Z 8722 condition d, ISO7724/1, CIE No.15、ASTM E 1164) |
Light source | Pulsed Xenon lamp |
Receptors | 6 silicon photocells (3 for measurement, 3 to control illumination) |
Measuring/Illumination area | Ø 8 mm /11 mm |
Display modes | Absolute Colour values (L*a*b* or L*C*h°)
0.01 – 5.25 BCU (Baking Contrast Units) |
Memory | 1,000 (Target data and measurement data) |
Measuring range | L*: 10 to 100 |
Illuminant/observer condition | D65 / 10° |
Repeatability | Standard deviation within ∆E*ab 0.1
(Measurement conditions: average of standard white plate measurements) |
Minimum interval between measurements | Approx. 3 sec |
Language support | English, Japanese, Chinese |
Power source | Four AA-size batteries, USB bus power or Optional AC Adapter |
Battery life | Alkaline-manganese batteries: Approx.2000 measurements at 10-sec. intervals
Ni-Cd batteries: Approx. 600 measurements at 10-sec intervals |
Operating temperature/ humidity range | 0 – 40°C; relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation |
Storage temperature/ humidity range | -20 – 55°C; relative humidity 85% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 66 x 158 x 85 mm |
Weight | Approx. 420 g without batteries |
Standard accessories | Target mask, Softcase, Protective cap, Wrist Strap, AA size batteries, USB cable |
Optional accessories | AC adaptor, Thermo-printer, roll paper for Thermo-printer, Dust Cover, USB-AC adaptor, Hardcase |
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.