The Spectrophotometer CM-26dG is a Close Tolerance (CT) grade instruments developed for digital color data management. With tight inter-instrument agreement (IIA) and high repeatability, it is ideal for evaluating the color and gloss of parts within automotive interior, smartphones/tablets exterior, plastics, etc.

Spectrophotometer CM-26dG

The new d:8° portable Spectrophotometer CM-26dG, capable of measuring color and gloss simultaneously, is ideal for measuring and evaluating the color and gloss of automotive interior parts and smartphones/tablets exterior.

Developed for “Digital Color Data Management”, the CM-26dG, with tight inter-instrument agreement (IIA) of ∆E*ab < 0.12 and high repeatability of σ∆E*ab < 0.02, help reduce the need of physical samples while ensuring color and gloss data measured and communicated remain consistent within a supply chain.

The symmetrical and compact design of CM-26dG makes it easy to measure hard-to-reach surfaces/areas such as the interior of a vehicle. Switchable between Ø8mm and Ø3mm measurement areas, the CM-26dG also comes with a viewfinder for accurate positioning on sample and even small parts.

The CM-26dG comes with quick and easy  Configuration Tool CM-CT1 software that allows user to create/write and share instrument settings amongst multiple units, even at various locations across the globe. When used with Spectramagic NX Software, CM-26dG allows user to create image-based workflows within the instrument for routine tasks.

Spectrophotometer CM-26dG

  • Color measurement: di:8°, de:8° (diffused illumination, 8° viewing angle)
  • Goss measurement: 60°
  • Tight Inter-Instrument Agreement (IIA)
    • Color: ΔE*ab< 0.12 (Average of 12 BCRA series II color Tiles)
    • Gloss: ±0.2 GU (0 – 9.99 GU)
  • High Repeatability
    • Color: ΔE*ab < 0.02
    • Gloss: < 0.1 GU (0 – 9.99 GU)
  • 2 measurement areas – Ø8mm or Ø3mm
  • 100% / 0% / Adjusted (Instantaneous numerical adjustment of UV with no mechanical filter movement required); 400nm UV cutoff filter
  • Viewfinder for easy target alignment and positioning
  • JOB function*1 for creating image- based workflows

*1 Setting enabled by SpectraMagic NX (Ver. 2.9 or later, sold separately).

 

Spectrophotometer CM-26dG

CM-26dG
Color Illumination/ viewing system di: 8°, de: 8° (diffuse illumination: 8° viewing)

SCI (specular component included) / SCE (specular component excluded) switchable
Integrating sphere Ø54 mm
Light source Pulsed xenon lamp ×2
Detector Dual 40-element silicon photodiode arrays
Spectral separation device Planar diffraction grating
Measurement Wavelength range 360 to 740 nm
Measurement Wavelength pitch 10 nm
Half bandwidth Approx. 10 nm
Reflectance Measurement range 0 to 175%; Display resolution: 0.01
Illumination area 12 x 12.5 mm (circle + ellipse)
Measurement area MAV: Ø8 mm

SAV: Ø3 mm
Repeatability Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02

(When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5-second intervals after white calibration)
Inter-instrument agreement Within ΔE*ab 0.12

(Based on average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles; MAV SCI; compared to values measured with a master body under KONICA MINOLTA standard measurement conditions)
UV adjustment 100% / 0% / Adjusted (Instantaneous numerical adjustment of UV with no mechanical filter movement required)*1 ; 400nm UV cutoff filter
Observer 2° observer angle, 10° observer angle
Illuminant A, C, D50, D65, F2, F6, F7, F8, F10, F11, F12, ID50, ID65, User-defined illuminant*2

(Simultaneous evaluation with two light sources possible)
Display items Colorimetric values/graph, color difference values/graph, spectral graph, pass/fail judgment, pseudocolor
Colorimetric values L*a*b*, L*C*h, Hunter Lab, Yxy, XYZ, and color difference in these spaces; Munsell (C)
Indices MI, WI (ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM E313-73, ASTM D1925), ISO brightness (ISO 2470), WI/Tint (CIE/Ganz), Strength, Opacity, Grey scale (ISO 105-A05), 8° gloss value, User index *2
Color difference equations ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c) / Hunter ΔE / DIN99o
Applicable standards DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”, ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15
Gloss Measurement angle 60°
Light Source White LED
Detector Silicon photodiode
Color Sensitivity Spectrally adjusted to CIE photopic luminous efficiency V (λ) under CIE illuminant C
Measurement range 0 to 200 GU; Display resolution:0.1 GU
Measurement area MAV: 10 x 7 mm

SAV: Ø3 mm
Repeatability Standard deviation

0 to 9.99 GU: Within 0.1 GU

10 to 99.99 GU: Within 0.2 GU

100 to 200 GU: Within 0.2% of indicated value

(When measured 30 times at 5-second intervals after calibration)
Inter-instrument agreement 0 to 9.99 GU: Within ±0.2 GU

10 to 99.99 GU: Within ≤0.5 GU

(MAV; compared to values measured with a master body under KONICA MINOLTA standard measurement conditions)
Applicable standards JIS Z8741 (MAV only), JIS K5600, ISO 2813, ISO 7668 (MAV only), ATSM D523-08, ASTM D2457-13, DIN 67530
Measurement time Approx. 1 sec. (Measurement mode: SCI + Gloss or SCE + Gloss)

(From pressing trigger button to measurement completion)
Minimum measurement interval Approx. 2 sec (Measurement mode: SCI + Gloss or SCE + Gloss)
Data memory 1,000 target data + 5,100 sample data
Battery performance Measurement mode: SCI + Gloss or SCE + Gloss

Approx. 3,000 measurements (approx. 1,000 measurements when using Bluetooth) when measurements are taken at 10-second intervals at 23°C with the dedicated lithium battery
Viewfinder function Available (with white LED illumination)
Display 2.7″ color TFT-LCD with reversible portrait viewing mode
Display language English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Interface USB 2.0; Bluetooth (SPP-compatible. Optional Bluetooth module required)
Power Dedicated lithium-ion battery (removable), USB bus power (with lithium-ion battery installed), Dedicated AC adapter (with lithium-ion battery installed)
Charging time Approx. 6 h
Operating temperature/ humidity range Temperature: 5 to 40°C, Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
Storage temperature/ humidity range Temperature: 0 to 45°C, Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation
Size Approx. 81 (W) × 93 (H) × 229 (D) mm
Weight Approx. 660 g

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

*1 Firmware version 1.10 or later and optional Color Management Software SpectraMagic NX (Ver.3.0 or later) is required to use UV Adjusted setting.

*2 Optional Color Management Software SpectraMagic NX (Ver.2.9 or later) is required for setting user-configured illuminants or user indexes.

 

Spectrophotometer CM-26dG

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Spectrophotometer CM-26dG



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