The Spectrophotometer CM-36dG is a horizontal format spectrophotometer that offers simultaneous color and gloss measurements and UV adjustment function. It is ideal for a wide range of applications such as plastics, paints, chemicals, etc.

Spectrophotometer CM-36dG

The Spectrophotometer CM-36dG, successor to the Spectrophotometer CM-3600A, is a highly accurate and repeatable benchtop color measurement instrument that comes with advanced functions for today’s measurement needs.

The CM-36dG is capable of measuring color in either reflectance or transmittance. It also comes with a 60° gloss sensor (ISO 2813 compliant), enabling the simultaneous measurement of color and gloss that improves work efficiency.

Equipped with the patented Numerical UV Control (NUVC), the CM-36dG offers precise and easy UV adjustments when measuring samples that contain optical brighteners (OBA) such as paper and textiles.

With a tight inter-instrument agreement (IIA) and repeatability of ΔE*ab< 0.12 and σ∆E*ab < 0.02, respectively, the CM-36dG can ensure the measurement and its data are communicated within the supply chain, from suppliers to finished product maker, consistently.

The CM-36dG is design with enhanced useability. It features an easy-to-read status panel, with the measuring button located on it, that displays the measurement status and condition settings to minimize operator error and improve work efficiency. The sample viewing function, utilizing an integrated camera, is also available to ensure accurate and easy positioning of the measurement sample.

With a large and open-sided transmission chamber, the CM-36dG can easily measure transparent or translucent samples of any size. With a flat-back design, the orientation of CM-36dG can be repositioned to take measurements vertically (top-port concept). The front plate of the CM-36dG comes with four screw holes that allow the easy installation of custom adapter/sample holders. The CM-36dG also comes with four different aperture sizes (Ø 4.0 mm, 8.0 mm, 16.0 mm, and 25.4 mm), offering versatility to different measurement needs.

The CM-36dG offers high stability and reliability with its optional WAA (Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment) function. This innovative function analyzes and adjusts any wavelength shift during each calibration, ensuring the instrument and its measurement remain stable and reliable 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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