The Konica Minolta DP-101 Data Processor is a battery-powered peripheral that expands the measurement and analysis capabilities of the CS-100A Chroma Meter. It functions as a dedicated interface for color measurement data, providing advanced processing, storage, and thermal printing in a compact, portable form factor. The DP-101 transforms raw colorimetric readings into actionable data through multiple color-space calculations, statistical analysis, and onboard memory management—making it essential for laboratory and field-based color quality workflows.
## Technical Specifications
**Device Type:** Battery-powered data processor for CS-100A Chroma Meter integration
**Data Processing Calculations:**
• Chromatic systems: Yxy, L*a*b* (CIE 1976), Yu’v’
• Absolute color values and color difference (ΔE*ab)
• Color temperature and blackbody locus distance (Δuv)
**Memory and Storage:**
• Measurement data capacity: 300 sets
• Calibration standards: 4 stored references
• Target color library: 17 colors for difference measurements
**Output Device:**
• 24-character thermal-dot printer (built-in)
• Print capability from stored memory, immediate or deferred
**Physical Dimensions:** 220 × 50 × 200 mm (8-11/16 × 2 × 7-7/8 inches)
**Connectors:** 8-pin DIN, 3.5 mm
## Key Features
• Dual measurement modes: Absolute and Difference
• Interval timer for automated measurement scheduling at user-defined intervals
• Multi-measurement acquisition: Automatic three-point sampling with averaging
• Statistical data processing on accumulated measurement sets
• Thermal paper printing roll included
• Carrying case with shoulder strap for field portability
## Typical Applications
Color quality verification in manufacturing and QA environments; laboratory colorimetry with extended data logging; archival color documentation; automated periodic color monitoring.
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for the Konica Minolta CS-100A Chroma Meter. Data output terminal with external computer connectivity and remote control capability. Standard accessory: Data Cable DP-A12.
