The CM-SA skin analysis software enables measurement of skin color that’s highly-accurate. It works in conjunction with a spectrophotometer effortlessly and the subject does not experience undue stress.

CM-SA Skin Analysis Software

CM-SA Skin Analysis Software works in combination with Konica Minolta spectrophotometers to measure the color of skin simultaneously with a numerical display of the Melanin Index, Hemoglobin oxygen saturation (Hb SO2) Index, and Hemoglobin (Hb) Index. Measurements are easy to perform when used with our CM-700D/CM-600D spectrophotometer; simply press a button while applying the instrument lightly to the subject’s skin.

With the increasing demand for measurements in the field of skin research and development, this software is has become extremely useful. For example, when matching cosmetics and measuring sun tanning effects on skin to prevent damage, measurements using CM-SA Skin Analysis Software can be utilized. If highly-accurate readings of melanin pigmentation without it being affected by the skin’s redness is needed, this instrument and software combination is ideal.

Group data easily by examinee by simply presetting the number of measurements that are needed per person. It begins grouping the next set for the following examinee as soon as that number is reached. For further analysis or management using Excel or another spreadsheet program, data can be output in CSV text format.

CM-SA Skin Analysis Software from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas

CM-SA Skin Analysis Software

  • Easy to use– simply press a button while lightly placing instrument on skin to measure
  • Portable– can be used either wirelessly or with an AC adapter; the software is compatible with small handheld designed instruments
  • Bluetooth– can communicate wirelessly to a printer or a personal computer
  • Easily group data– preset a number of measurements per person device to measure a number of examinees consecutively
  • Output in CSV text format– can be easily formatted or managed using spreadsheet programs including Excel
  • Three Index calculations are available, including Melanin, Hb (Hemoglobin), and Hb SO2 (Hemoglobin oxygen saturation)

CM-SA Skin Analysis Software

Major specifications of CM-SA

Skin data display Melanin Index
Hb Index [Total hemoglobin (oxidized + reduced) index]
Hb SO2 Index(%) [Hemoglobin oxygen saturation index(%)]
Colorimetric value display L*, a*, b*, Munsell value (Hue, Value, Chroma)*1
Graph display Hue-Value Graph, Hb Index-Melanin Index Graph
Data Handling Saving/reading data in CM-SA original format
Saving data in text (SCV) format
[Melanin Index, Hb Index, Hb SO2 Index(%), L*, a*, b*, Munsell value (Hue, Value, Chroma), Spectral reflectance (400-700 na)*2

*1 Munsell data care calculated for 2ndobserver and Standard Illuminant C.
*2 The spectral reflectance data that are output are the reflectance obtained in SCI (Specular component included) mode.

PC operating envirnonment

OS Windows® Vista Business SP1 (32 bit), Windows® XP Professional SP2, Windows®2000 Professional SP4
CPU Pentium® III 600 MHz or equivalent (recommended)
Memory 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended)
Hard disk 100 MB or more free disk space is required
Display Display capable of displaying 1024×768 pixels or above/16-bit color or above
Other CD-ROM drive (required for software installation), USB port or serial port (required for connecting the PC with instrument)

Main specifications of compatible spectrophotometers   *Some instrument funcions are not available when using instruments with CM-SA

Model CM-700d CM-600d CM-2600d CM-2500d
Wavelength range 400nm to 700nm 360nm to 740nm
Wavelength pitch 10nm
Light source Pulsed xenon lamp (with UV cut filter) Pulsed xenon lamp
Measurement time Approx. 1 second Approx. 1.5 seconds (Approx. 2 seconds for fluorescent mesaurement) Approx. 1.5 seconds
Minimum measurement interval Approx. 2,000 measurements for SCI or SCE measurement 3 seconds for SCI/SCE measurement
4 seconds for fluorescent measurement
3 seconds fro SCI/SCE measurement
Battery performance
(max measurement count)
Approx. 2,00 measurements with alkaline dry batteries
Approx. 2,00 measurements with fully charged nickle-metal-hydried rechargeable batteries (2300mAh)
*Continous mesaurements at 10 second intervals at 23°C (single measurement fixed at SCI or SCE)
Approx. 1,000 measurements with alkaline dry batteries
*Continous mesaurements at 10 second intervals at 23°C
Measurement/ illumination area MAV: Φ8mm/Φ11mm
SAV: Φ3mm/Φ6mm
*Changeable by replacing target mask and selecting lens position
MAV: Φ8mm/Φ11mm only MAV: Φ8mm/Φ11mm
SAV: Φ3mm/Φ6mm
*Changeable by replacing target mask and selecting lens position
MAV: Φ8mm/Φ11mm only
Repeatability Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation withing 0.1%
Clolrimetric value: Standard deviation within ΔE*ab0.04
*When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration
Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation withing 0.1%
(standard deviation within 0.2% for the wavelength range of 360 to 380mm))
Clolrimetric value: Standard deviation within ΔE*ab0.04
*When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration
Inter-instrument agreement Withind ΔE*ab 0.2 (MAV/SCI) *Average of 12 color measurment with the BCRA Series II compared to values measured with a master body at 23°C
No. of averaging measurements 1 to 10 measurements (automatic averaging):
1 to 30 measurements (manual averaging)
1/3/5/8 measurements (automatic averaging):
1 to 30 measurements (manual averaging)
Interface USB 1.1 and Bluetooth® standard version 1.2* RS-232C-Compliant
Power 4 AA-size alkaline dry batteries or nickel-metal-hydried rechargeable batteries; Special AC adapter
Size 73(W)×211.5(H)×107(D)mm 69(W)×96(H)×193(D)mm
Weight Approx. 550g (without white calibration cap and batteries) Approx. 670g (with Measuring Base/without batteries)

*Applicable Bluetooth® profile: Serial Port Profile, Output Bluetooth® Power Class 1
The communication distance may vary depending on the obstacles and radio wave conditions between the devices.
Successful wireless communication is nto guaranteed with all Bluetooth® ready equipment.
* Bluetooth® is reigstered trademark of The Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used under license agreement.
* Windows® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A and other countries.
* Pentium® is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
* Specifications show here are subject to change without notice.

CM-SA Skin Analysis Software

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CM-SA Skin Analysis Software



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