CalMAN X2 Colorimeter - SpectraCal

CalMAN X2 Colorimeter
Primary Features
Improved accuracy
Compatible with front projection and LED displays
Quick-reading colorimeter
Best low-light measurement meter in its class
Robust high-quality design by X-Rite
Requires no dark calibration
Overview
The most accurate colorimeter in its price range is now even more accurate. SpectraCal is proud to
announce an update to one of our longest and best performing meters, the i1Display2. We have been
selling the i1Display2 as a strong entry level colorimeter that serves as many people’s first light meter.
The Display2 is a solid meter that offers strong repeatability and accuracy. What has been lacking in the
Display2 is a strong tool to account for the weaknesses of colorimeters that different display types put
out light with different spectral characteristics, and a colorimeter is only as accurate as the calibration
tables it processes those different types of light through.
With our newly updated CalMAN X2, we have addressed the lack of onboard storage for these
calibration tables by adding full three-color matrix offset tables specific to each meter for standardized
light sources. This enables the X2 to provide far more accurate readings than ever expected from a
meter in this price range. Included below are some average differences from a reference
spectroradiometer between calibrated and uncalibrated X2’s.
If you have been interested in calibrating your front projector, LED, LCD, Plasma or UHP, but have been
deterred by the high cost of spectroradiometers, the CalMAN X2 is your answer.

Greyscale readings
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Uncalibrated
∆x 0.0010 0.0014 0.0016 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
∆y -0.0125 -0.0135 -0.0136 -0.0136 -0.0135 -0.0134 -0.0133 -0.0133 -0.0133
%Y 108.95% 105.46% 104.07% 103.20% 103.00% 102.79% 102.81% 102.94% 103.49%
Calibrated
∆x -0.0008 -0.0004 -0.0003 -0.0001 -0.0001 -0.0001 -0.0001 -0.0002 -0.0001
∆y 0.0006 -0.0004 -0.0005 -0.0005 -0.0004 -0.0002 -0.0002 -0.0001 0.0000
%Y 105.73% 102.32% 101.01% 100.22% 100.06% 99.88% 99.95% 100.12% 100.56%
Gamut readings
75 Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow 100
Uncalibrated
∆x 0.0018 0.0032 0.0019 0.0091 0.0033 0.0015 0.0027 0.0017
∆y -0.0133 -0.0022 -0.0129 -0.0027 -0.0162 -0.0055 -0.0101 -0.0134
%Y 102.74% 101.51% 103.77% 100.58% 103.32% 100.69% 103.05% 103.31%
Calibrated
∆x -0.0001 0.0022 -0.0001 -0.0005 -0.0002 -0.0002 0.0001 -0.0002
∆y -0.0002 0.0000 0.0009 -0.0008 -0.0002 -0.0006 0.0005 -0.0001
%Y 99.91% 100.72% 100.04% 101.61% 99.99% 100.41% 99.99% 100.51%
*The above readings represent an average of readings taken on an LED based display. LED displays are
among the fastest growing segment of commercial displays and represent unique challenges for
standard colorimeters. All readings were conducted in a laboratory with complete light and climate
control. Individual results will vary due to environmental variables.
Specifications
1. Display Type Compatibility
a. Phosphor (CRT)
b. Direct View (LCD, Plasma)
c. UHP (Front Projector)
d. LED

2. Technical Specifications
General
a. Interface: USB* data and power supply
b. Data format: luminance Y**: cd/m2*chroma: x, y** (**CIE XYZ, according to CIE
1931)
c. Refresh rate: Monitor frequencies: 40 Hz to 150 Hz
d. Cycle time: Time per measurement - typical 1 second per patch
e. Physical dimensions: Length 84mm, width 64 mm, height 35mm (3.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 in)
f. Weight: 52 g (1.9 oz)
Performance
g. Dynamic range:
i. Black point: 0.05 cd/m2
ii. White point: up to 1,000 cd/m2
h. Accuracy (LCD): Luminance: Y: typical +/- 2%, Chroma x,y: typical +/- 0.006
i. Accuracy (CRT): Luminance: Y: typical +/- 2%, Chroma x,y: typical +/- 0.004
j. Accuracy (LED): See chart above
k. Repeatability: Luminance: Y: typical +/- 1%, Chroma x,y: typical +/- 0.002
l. Color temperature: CCT (correlated color temperature)
m. range: typical 4000K to 120000K
n. accuracy: typical +/- 250K
3. What’s Included
a. X2 Colorimeter
b. Counter Weight
c. X2 Tripod Holder
d. Quick Start Guide (QSG)
FAQ
1. Can the X2 measure LED LCD back lit displays?
Yes, the X2 supports these measurements (see sample LED results above)
2. Can I get my i1Display2 converted to a CalMAN X2?
Yes, simply go to our store and purchase the X2 conversion. Our calibration lab will then
contact you for a scheduled date to ship your meter in to us.
3. Is the X2 capable of calibrating a front projector?
Yes absolutely – this is one of the reasons we developed the X2, for enthusiasts
interested in calibrating their front projector, but didn’t have the budget for a
spectroradiometer. If you are calibrating your front projector with this meter, we
recommend purchasing the X2 Tripod Holder here.

4. Does this package come with CalMAN Home video calibration software?
Yes.
5. Are the X2 meters individually tested against a reference meter to come up with the offsets?
Yes, each meter is individually calibrated on reference displays using a reference Konica
Minolta CS-2000 in an NIST calibration lab. Each meter gets their own tables as each
meter needs different corrections. This provides the most accurate results per meter.
6. How much more accurate is the X2 over the i1Display2?
Under the INFORMATION section on the bottom right column on this page you can click
on the DATA SHEET to view results of a sample pre/post calibration report.