The Spectrophotometer CM-36dG is a versatile benchtop color measurement instrument capable of measuring color in terms of both reflectance and transmittance, in addition to gloss and UV adjustments. It boasts exceptional inter-instrument agreement (IIA), making it a reliable choice for various applications such as plastics, paints, and chemicals. Its various innovative functions and features ensure accurate and stable measurement results, catering to the diverse needs of industries that rely on color measurement for product development and quality control.

Spectrophotometer CM-36dG

The Spectrophotometer CM-36dG, the successor to the popular Spectrophotometer CM-3600A, is an advanced and versatile benchtop color measurement instrument designed for digital color management that offers unparalleled precision and reliability. This advanced spectrophotometer caters to the color measurement requirements of various industries with its innovative features and functions.

Equipped with capabilities to measure color in both reflectance and transmittance, the Spectrophotometer CM-36dG also boasts a 60° gloss sensor for simultaneous color and gloss measurement, enhancing work efficiency. It also comes with the patented Numerical UV Control (NUVC) feature that simplifies UV adjustments, especially for samples with optical brighteners like paper and textiles.

The Spectrophotometer CM-36dG offers outstanding inter-instrument agreement (IIA) and repeatability, ΔE*ab< 0.12 and σ∆E*ab < 0.02, respectively, ensuring reliable and consistent measurements across the supply chain, from suppliers to final product manufacturers.

Engineered for enhanced user experience, the CM-36dG boasts a user-friendly status panel and a convenient measurement button. It also provides a sample viewing function equipped with an integrated camera for precise and effortless sample positioning.

The Spectrophotometer CM-36dG features a spacious, open-sided transmission chamber that simplifies measuring transparent or translucent samples of any size. Its flat-back design allows for vertical measurements, while the front plate includes four screw holes for effortless installation of custom adapter/sample holders. Equipped with apertures in four sizes – Ø 4.0 mm, 8.0 mm, 16.0 mm, and 25.4 mm, the CM-36dG ensures versatility to meet diverse measurement requirements.

Optionally, the Spectrophotometer CM-36dG can now use its Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment (WAA) function to analyze and correct any wavelength shifts during calibration, ensuring measurement stability and reliability over time.

 

Spectrophotometer CM-36dG

  • Simultaneous color and gloss measurements with high Inter-Instrument Agreement (IIA).
    • Color: ΔE*ab< 0.12 (LAV/SCI; Average of 12 BCRA series II color Tiles)
    • Gloss: ±0.2 GU (MAV; 0 – 10 GU)
  • Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment (WAA) function1.
  • Excellent Inter-Model Agreement (IMA) with CM-3600A series2.
  • Status panel that displays all settings and conditions of the instrument.
  • 4 different measurement area:
    • LAV ø25.4 mm
    • LMAV ø16 mm
    • MAV ø8 mm
    • SAV ø4 mm
  • Sample viewer function3.
  • New instrument design with enhanced usability.
    • Four screw holes on the front plate for installation of customized adapter/sample holders.
    • Large transmittance chamber with easy access and locking function
    • “Flat back” design that allows the instrument to be used as a “top-port” instrument.

1License required.
2For (Specular Component Included) SCI data only.
3Konica Minolta SpectraMagic NX software Ver. 3.2 or later required.

Spectrophotometer CM-36dG

Color Illumination/ Viewing System Reflectance:

di:8°, de:8° (diffused illumination, 8° viewing), SCI (Specular Component Included) / SCE (Specular Component Excluded) switchable.

Conforms to CIE No.15, lSO7724/1, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Teil7, and JIS Z 8722 condition c standards
Transmittance:

di:0°, de:0° (diffused illumination, 0° viewing)

Conforms to CIE No.15, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Teil7, and JIS Z 8722 condition g standards
Integrating Sphere Size Ø152 mm (6 inches)
Detector Dual 40-element silicon photodiode arrays
Spectral Separation Device Diffraction grating
Wavelength Range 360 to 740 nm
Wavelength Pitch 10 nm
Half Bandwidth approx. 10 nm
Reflectance Range 0 to 200%
Resolution: 0.01%
Light Source 3 Pulsed xenon lamps (2 with UV cut filters)
Illumination / Measurement Area LAV: Ø30.0 mm / Ø25.4 mm

LMAV: Ø20.0 mm / Ø16.0 mm

MAV: Ø11.0 mm / Ø8.0 mm

SAV: Ø7.0 mm / Ø4.0 mm

Trans: Ø24.0 mm / Ø17.0 mm
Repeatability Colorimetric values: Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02

Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.1%

(When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration)
Inter-Instrument

Agreement

 Within ΔE*ab 0.12

(Based on average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles; LAV/SCI. Compared to values measured with master body under Konica Minolta standard measurement conditions)
UV Setting 100% / 0% / Adjusted

Instantaneous numerical adjustment of UV with no mechanical filter movement required*1; 400 nm and 420 nm UV cutoff filters
Gloss Measurement Angle 60°
Light Source White LED
Detector Silicon photodiode
Measurement Range 0 to 200 GU
Resolution: 0.01 GU
Measurement Area MAV (LAV/LMAV/MAV color measurement area):

Ø10.0 x 8.0 mm ellipse
SAV (SAV color measurement):

Ø3.0 mm
Repeatability 0 to 10 GU: within 0.1 GU

10 to 100 GU: within 0.2 GU

100 to 200 GU: 0.2%

(When measured 30 times at 10-second intervals)
Inter-Instrument Agreement 0 to 10 GU: ±0.2 GU

10 to 100 GU: ±0.5 GU

(MAV. Compared to values measured with master body under Konica Minolta standard conditions)
Geometry JIS Z 8741 (MAV), JIS K 5600, ISO 2813, ISO 7668 (MAV), ASTM D523-08, ASTM D2457-13, and DIN 67530
Measurement Time Approx. 3.5 second (SCI+SCE measurement)

Approx. 4 second (SCI+SCE+Gloss measurement)

Approx. 2.5 second (Transmittance)

Approx. 3 second (UV-cut/UV-adjusted; SCI or SCE)
Minimum Interval Between Measurements Approx. 4 second (SCI+SCE measurement)

Approx. 4.5 second (SCI+SCE+Gloss measurement)

Approx. 3 second (Transmittance)

Approx. 4 second (UV-cut/UV-adjusted; SCI or SCE)
Sample Viewer Function Using internal camera

(Image viewable/copiable using optional software such as SpectraMagic NX software Ver. 3.2 or later)
Internal Performance Check*2 WAA (Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment) Technology
Interface USB 2.0
Target Mask Auto Detection Yes
Power Dedicated AC adapter
Operating temperature / humidity range 13 to 33°C, Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
Storage temperature / humidity range 0 to 40°C, Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
Size (W x H xD)  Approx. 248 x 250 x 498 mm
Weight  Approx. 8.4 kg

Spectrophotometer CM-36dG

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Spectrophotometer CM-36dG



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