SpectraCal Colorimetry Research CR-100 - Manual

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Colorimetry Research CR-100 Colorimeter
CalMAN Setup Guide
The CR-100 is a rugged, sensitive, fast colorimeter that is powered directly from the connected
USB port.
Required CalMAN Version
 Version 5.4.0 or later
Meter USB Driver
 Included in SpectraCal Device Driver Kit v2.5
USB Driver Installation
The CRI meter USB driver should be installed before the meter is connected to a computer USB port for
the first time.
Windows 7
1. Install the SpectraCal Device Driver Kit v2.5, available for download from the SpectraCal web
site, www.spectracal.com .
Windows 8
The Colorimetry Research USB driver is unsigned, requiring the following procedure for Windows 8:
1. While holding down the Shift key, go to Settings\Power\Restart
2. On shutdown, you will be presented a list of options. Select Troubleshoot.
3. On the Troubleshoot menu, select Advanced Options.
4. On the Advanced Options menu, select Startup Settings.
5. Click Restart - computer will reboot. This will bring you to Startup Settings.
6. Select #7 (Disable driver signature enforcement).
When Windows restarts, Driver Signature Enforcement is disabled.
7. Install the SpectraCal Device Driver Kit v2.5 .
After a normal reboot, Driver Signature Enforcement will re-enable. All drivers installed while it
was disabled will continue to function properly.
To check the USB driver installation:
1. Connect the CRI meter to a USB port on the computer.
2. Open Device Manager from the Control Panel (or click the Start button and type “device
manager”).
3. On the Device Manager window, check that, under “Ports (COM & LPT),” there is a listing for
“Colorimetry Research, Inc. Meter (COMx).”