KONICA MINOLTA SPECTROPHOTOMETER CM-3700A PLUS
Engineered for Accuracy and Reliability, Trusted for Quality.
Singapore, 5 February 2025
Following the announcement from Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore is excited to introduce our regional launch of the new flagship benchtop Spectrophotometer CM-3700A Plus.
As the successor of the highly regarded Spectrophotometer CM-3700A, this new model sets a new standard in multifunctionality, precision, and reliability for color measurement. The Spectrophotometer CM-3700A Plus embodies Konica Minolta’s commitment to quality control across various industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, cosmetics, paint and coatings, plastics, building materials, and textiles. Offering multiple new features, including a camera viewfinder, sample thermometer, humidity meter, etc., the CM-3700A Plus brings rigorous color management to the next level.
Superior Measurement Accuracy
The Spectrophotometer CM-3700A Plus enhances accuracy with an impressive inter-instrument agreement (IIA) of ΔE*ab 0.08 or less, ensuring consistent measurement across multiple devices or locations. Furthermore, it delivers good measurement repeatability, even for challenging colors like black. Compatible with data from its predecessor, the CM-3700A, this upgraded model allows seamless integration of existing measurement records, ensuring a smooth transition without disruption. Built using stainless steel polychromator housing, the CM-3700A Plus is engineered to withstand temperature fluctuations and long-term use, offering reliable performance and durability over time.
CM-3700A Plus Reflectance and Transmittance Color Measurement
Improved Functionality and Usability
The CM-3700A Plus introduces a camera viewfinder feature that allows precise positioning of measurement objects directly from your PC monitor*1, with the added capability to save images alongside measurement data. With the ability to measure Specular Component Included (SCI) and Specular Component Excluded (SCE) simultaneously, the CM-3700A Plus significantly reduces measurement time, nearly cutting it in half compared to its predecessor. Additionally, the instrument comes equipped with an environmental thermo-hygrometer and a sample thermometer, allowing users to monitor and record temperature, humidity, and sample surface temperature alongside color measurements. The CM-3700A Plus also features a spacious transmittance chamber and built-in accessory storage for enhanced usability.
CM-3700A Plus camera viewfinder feature (left), status panel (center), and accessory storage space (right)
*1 The separately sold SpectraMagic NX2 software (Version 1.5) is required.
Reliable Performance
Manufactured in Japan, the CM-3700A Plus is built under a stringent quality control system to ensure reliable, consistent performance. Furthermore, it is also equipped with a Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment (WAA)*2 function that checks and automatically corrects any wavelength shifts caused by fluctuations in ambient temperature or other external factors, ensuring reliable performance until the next annual calibration.
*2 The WAA function is available free of charge for the first year after purchase and can be continued in the second year and beyond by having the instrument serviced and calibrated.
Main Specification*3
| Illumination/viewing system | Reflectance | di: 8°, de: 8° (diffused illumination, 8° viewing angle) |
| SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) switchable & simultaneously | ||
| Conforms to CIE No.15(2004), ISO 7724/1, ASTM E 1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7 and JIS Z 8722 condition c standard. | ||
| Transmittance | di: 0°, de: 0° (diffused illumination, 0° viewing angle) | |
| Conforms to CIE No.15(2004), ASTM E 1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7 and JIS Z 8722 condition g standard. | ||
| Measurement/
Illumination area |
Reflectance | LAV: ø 25.4/ ø 28 mm LMAV: ø 16/ ø 20 mm MAV: ø 8/ ø 11 mm SAV: 3×5/5×7 mm |
| Transmittance | Approx. ø 20/ ø 25 mm | |
| Wavelength measurement range | 360 nm–740 nm | |
| Repeatability | White | Color value: Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.005 Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.05% (When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration) |
| Black | Color value: Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02 Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.02% (When a BCRA Black tile (reflectance: 1%) is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration) |
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| Inter-instrument agreement | Within ΔE*ab 0.08 (Based on average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles; LAV/SCI. Compared to values measured with a master body under Konica Minolta standard measurement conditions) | |
| Size (H×W×D) | Approx. 307(H) x 271(W) x 600(D)mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 20 kg | |
*3 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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