KONICA MINOLTA ILLUMINANCE SPECTROPHOTOMETER CL-700A
Advanced, High-Speed, Multi-Point Light Measurement for Diverse Industrial Applications
Singapore, 4 February 2026
Following the global announcement by Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore is pleased to announce the regional availability of the new Illuminance Spectrophotometer CL-700A.
Building on the proven capabilities of the widely used Illuminance Spectrophotometer CL-500A, the new CL-700A strengthens measurement performance to meet evolving evaluation needs. Along with extending capability into the near-infrared (NIR) range (up to 1,000 nm), the CL-700A offers a wider illuminance measurement range and improved speed at very low light levels, enabling greater flexibility and efficiency across a broader set of applications, including AR/VR device development and other NIR (LED)-based applications.
Enabling New Evaluation Needs—from Visible to Near-Infrared
The CL-700A expands optical measurement capabilities beyond the visible spectrum by covering wavelengths from 360 nm up to 1,000 nm, allowing evaluation of both visible and near-infrared light. This extended range supports testing of light sources and systems that utilize NIR emissions, including LEDs and specialized applications relevant to advanced sensing and illumination.
Wide Range for Diverse Applications
Despite its advanced measurement capabilities, the CL-700A features a compact and lightweight design that suits both handheld operation and installation in automated test setups or production lines. This flexibility allows it to be used for routine lab work as well as incorporated into inspection and measurement workflows.
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Illuminance Range |
Applications |
| Low illuminance range:
0.01–9.9 lx |
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| Intermediate illuminance range: 10–9,999 lx |
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| High illuminance range:
10,000–200,000 lx |
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High-Speed Performance in Low-Light Conditions
The CL-700A delivers improved measurement efficiency under dim conditions, with the ability to measure as low as 0.01 lx in approximately 5 sec. using its standard mode. It also offers “Super FAST” and “FAST” modes for rapid data capture, increasing testing throughput.
Scaling Up with Multi-Point Measurement
To support spatial evaluation needs, the CL-700A enables simultaneous multi-point measurement with up to fifteen units, allowing comprehensive analysis of illuminance distribution across larger areas or multiple points in a single test setup.
Compact Design for Flexible Deployment
Despite its advanced measurement capabilities, the CL-700A is built in a compact, lightweight form that suits both handheld operation and installation in automated test setups or production lines. This flexibility allows it to be used for routine work as well as incorporated into inspection and measurement workflows.
Main Specification
| Wavelength range | 360-1,000 nm |
| Output wavelength pitch | 1 nm |
| Spectral bandwidth | Approximately 10 nm (half bandwidth) |
| Wavelength precision *1 | ±0.3 nm (Centroid wavelengths of 435.8 nm, 546.1 nm, 696.5 nm, and 912.3 nm as specified in JIS Z 8724:2015) |
| Measuring range | 0.01-200,000 lx (chromaticity accuracy guaranteed range is 0.5 lx or more) |
| Accuracy*2 (Standard Illuminant A) |
Ev: ±2% ±1 digit |
| xy: ±0.0015 (5 lx or above)
xy: ±0.003 (0.5 to 5 lx) |
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| Measurement time*3 | Super FAST mode: Within 0.3 sec. FAST mode: Within 0.5 sec. NORMAL mode: Approximately 0.5 to 5 sec. |
| Size (W × H × D) | 80 × 170.5 × 35 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 214 g |
*1 Based on Konica Minolta test standards (temperature change ≤2°C after zero calibration).
*2 NORMAL mode (at 23°C ±2°C, relative humidity ≤75%).
*3 The measurement time is the value under the following conditions:
・Time from measurement request from the operating terminal to completion of result reception from the measuring instrument
・When connected via USB
・Super FAST mode when Manual range setting is active
・When Buzzer Drive Mode is OFF
[Note: When 15 points are connected (via Ethernet), the measurement time is within measurement time shown + 1 sec.]
** The information, specifications, and product appearance provided in this news release are subject to change without notice.
About Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore Pte Ltd
Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Inc, is a leading provider of industrial color and light measurement solutions. Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore serves the industry in more than 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific region with qualified Distributors.
Konica Minolta’s Sensing Business offers various products and solutions in the fields of light source color measurement and object color measurement based on the optical technologies developed from its former camera business. The products and solutions offered by Konica Minolta contribute to the quality and productivity at the customers’ manufacturing sites, with many of its color measurement instruments being de-facto standards. Notably, Konica Minolta has more than 50% share in the global market for display image quality measurement and inspection (estimated by Konica Minolta) and has a solid presence as the market leader.
Konica Minolta has actively promoted investments to strengthen its competitiveness. In 2012, the company acquired Instrument Systems GmbH (Germany), which develops high-end optical measuring instruments and has an outstanding track record in the high-performance measurement of displays and LED lighting devices. In 2015, the company acquired Radiant Vision Systems, LLC (U.S.), which excels at high-resolution 2D measurement instruments for displays, image processing software, and automatic appearance inspection systems. In 2019, the company acquired Eines Systems (Spain), a market leader in automobile visual inspection. Most recently, the company acquired Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd. (Finland), a leading company in the field of hyperspectral imaging (HSI).
Konica Minolta remains committed to developing its measuring instrument business as a market leader with high value-added products and solutions that enable high-precision measurement of light and color for the ever-growing ICT, automobile, and materials supplier fields. The company strives to continue providing new customer value that surpasses the human eye in the areas of “safety,” “security,” and “hygiene” to contribute to the solution of global social issues.
Ng Wei Hua
Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore Pte Ltd
+65 6563 5533
weihua.ng@konicaminolta.com
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