ColorReader CR5
ColorReader CR5 Color Reader | Bluetooth Connectivity, Color Card Search & Color-Difference Assessment
ColorReader CR5 is a portable instrument for color measurement、Color Reading、 color-card search,Color-Difference Assessment。Bluetooth connection to a mobile app APP， helps users quickly obtain color data on site、compare similar color cards，and perform preliminary color-difference checks。
CR5 is suitable for design proofing, paint and ink matching, packaging color checks, customer-sample comparison, on-site color communication, and basic quality control. For strict supply-chain acceptance, full spectral data, multi-illuminant analysis, or more comprehensive traceability, evaluate a spectrophotometer or higher-level color-management instrument based on the samples and test objectives.
ColorReader CR5 Key Features
Portable measurement, mobile-app connectivity, color-card search, and color-difference display support quick on-site color checks and communication.
Portable Color-Reading Tool
CR5 combines color measurement, color reading, color-card search, and color-difference assessment in a compact body. Carry it to customer sites, showrooms, design-proofing areas, or production floors for quick color checks.
The instrument connects to a mobile device via Bluetooth, allowing measurement data to be viewed and color workflows to be handled in the app. Available functions depend on the app version, mobile operating system, and color-card database.
Convenient Color-Difference Measurement
CR5 measures color values such as L*a*b*, L*C*H, RGB, and Hex, and displays ΔEab and ΔE00. Set a tolerance range as a basis for preliminary assessment.
The display can show Pass/Fail results and provide an audible alert. For formal quality acceptance, first confirm internal acceptance criteria, sample-measurement methods, and repeat-measurement procedures.
Mobile App and Color-Card Database
Through the mobile app, CR5 helps users build a personal color library and search color-card databases for similar colors, reducing the need to carry many physical color cards.
This feature supports designers, color-matching teams, customer communication, and comparison of paint or packaging samples. Confirm search results against the actual sample, lighting environment, and final approval process.
Color Tasks Supported by CR5
Color Reading
Quickly read sample colors and obtain Lab, LCh, RGB, and Hex data.
Color-Difference Assessment
Displays ΔEab and ΔE00 for preliminary Pass/Fail assessment based on the selected tolerance.
Color-Card Search
Search color-card databases for similar colors in the app to support color matching and customer communication.
Color Data Management
Build a personal color library for sample records, comparisons, and follow-up.
Applications to Consider for ColorReader CR5
Design Proofing
Quickly check sample colors during design, printing, packaging, paint, and color-communication workflows.
On-Site Color Matching
Read colors and search for similar color cards at customer sites, showrooms, or job sites.
Sample Comparison
Perform preliminary color-difference checks between supplier samples, customer samples, standards, and test samples.
Basic Quality Control
Use it as a preliminary color-checking tool to identify differences and guide follow-up communication.
Selection and Use Notes
ColorReader CR5 Suitable forColor Reading、Color-Card Search、on-site color communication and preliminaryColor-Difference Assessment。For samples with high gloss、transparent、translucent、strong texture、fluorescence, or uneven color，first confirm the measurement location、lighting conditions、sample-surface condition, and internal acceptance criteria。If full spectral data is required、multi-illuminant analysis、SCI/SCE condition switching or formal supply-chain quality acceptance，further evaluate handheld spectrophotometer。
Contact Fulcrum Technology to discuss ColorReader CR5 applicationsColorReader CR5 Color Reader Specifications
Use these specifications as a reference when selecting, purchasing, and planning deployment of the ColorReader CR5. CR5 uses D/8 measurement geometry with a Φ4 mm aperture, supports USB and Bluetooth 5.0, and works with a mobile app for color-data review, color-card search, and color-difference assessment. Confirm suitability based on sample material, surface condition, measurement area, app requirements, and quality-control workflow.
| Model | CR5 Color Reader |
|---|---|
| Measurement Geometry | D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° directional reception, including specular component included [SCI]); complies with CIE No.15、GB/T 3978。 |
| Detector | CMOS dual-path sensor |
| Spectral Separation Method | optical-filter separation |
| Integrating Sphere Diameter | Φ40mm |
| Illumination Source | full-spectrum LED source |
| Measurement Wavelength Range | 400–700nm |
| Illuminants | D65、A、C、D50、D55、D75、F1、F2（CWF）、F3、F4、F5、F6、F7（DLF）、F8、F9、F10（TPL5）、F11（TL84）、F12（TL83/U30）（some values are displayed only in the app） |
| Wavelength Interval | N/A |
| Reflectance Measurement Range | N/A |
| Measurement Aperture | Φ4mm |
| Measurement Mode | SCI |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB、XYZ、Yxy、LCh、CIE LUV、s-RGB、HunterLab、βxy、DIN Lab99（some values are displayed only in the app） |
| Color-Difference Formulas | ΔΔE*ab、ΔΔE*uv、ΔΔE*94、ΔΔE*cmc（2:1）、ΔΔE*cmc（1:1）、ΔΔE*00、DIN ΔΔE99、ΔΔE (Hunter)（some values are displayed only in the app） |
| Other Colorimetric Indices | WI（ASTM E313、CIE/ISO、AATCC、Hunter）、YI（ASTM D1925、ASTM E313）、metamerism index Mt、staining fastness、color-change fastness、color strength、hiding power、555 hue classification、Munsell（C/2）、spectral curve（some values are displayed only in the app） |
| Observer Angle | 2°／10° |
| Displayed Parameters | sample color values、color-difference values、pass/fail result、color simulation、color bias |
| Measurement Time | Approx. 1.2 seconds |
| Repeatability | Colorimetric value：ΔΔE*ab 0.1 or less（after warm-up and calibration, averaged over 30 white-tile measurements at 5-second intervals） |
| Instrument Variation | N/A |
| Measurement Method | single and average measurements（2–99 readings） |
| Positioning Method | alignment positioning |
| Dimensions | 205 × 67 × 80mm |
| Weight | Approx. 500g |
| Battery | rechargeable lithium battery |
| Illumination Source Life | Approx. 5 years; more than 160 million measurementsasurement |
| Display | TFT full-color display，2.8 in |
| Connectivity | USB、Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Data Storage | standard samples 1,000 records、test samples 10,000 records，expandable through the mobile app |
| Software Support | Android、iOS |
| Languages | Simplified Chinese、English |
| Operating Conditions | 0–40℃，0–85% relative humidity（non-condensing） |
| Storage Conditions | -20–50℃（non-condensing） |
| Standard Accessories | power adapter、user manual、MOBCCS app（download from the official website for Android）、data cable、white-tile case、wrist strap、Φ4 platform measurement aperture |
| Optional Accessories | mini printer、powder test box |
| Note | Specifications may change; confirm details with Fulcrum Technology or consult the manufacturer’s latest documentation. |
Selection note: ColorReader CR5 is suited to color reading, color-card search, on-site communication, and preliminary color-difference assessment. For glossy, transparent, translucent, strongly textured, fluorescent, or unevenly colored samples, first confirm the measurement location, lighting, surface condition, and internal criteria. If you need full spectral data, multi-illuminant analysis, SCI/SCE switching, or formal supply-chain acceptance, consider a spectrophotometer.