Spectrophotometer CM-26dG
Spectrophotometer CM-26dG
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 |
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| Repeatability | Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02
(When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5-second intervals after white calibration) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
Description
Spectrophotometer CM-26dG
The Konica Minolta Spectrophotometer CM-26dG delivers a specialized, high-precision solution for the simultaneous evaluation of color and gloss in demanding manufacturing environments. Quality assurance teams and automotive technicians utilize this two-in-one instrument to validate the appearance of interior parts, textured plastics, and smartphone exteriors with absolute accuracy. This specific model addresses the unique requirement of correlating digital color data with surface gloss levels in a single measurement cycle. Consequently, your facility gains a significant technical advantage by eliminating the need for separate instruments and reducing inspection times by 50%.
Instead of managing multiple devices that may introduce measurement drift, your team achieves a streamlined analytical workflow with the Konica Minolta CM-26dG. The system provides a high-performance 60° gloss sensor integrated directly alongside the spectrophotometer optics. Therefore, you can confidently capture color and gloss data at the exact same point on a sample surface while maintaining a industry-leading inter-instrument agreement of ΔE*ab 0.12.
Konica Minolta CM-26dG Technical Advantages
This portable spectrophotometer packs advanced features for high-end automotive and electronics production. It features an integrated LED viewfinder that allows technicians to see the target area clearly through the high-resolution display. This visual feedback ensures that your engineering team captures exact data from specific patterns or small structures without the risk of misalignment. Furthermore, the unit delivers a switchable aperture system that supports both MAV (Ø8mm) and SAV (Ø3mm) measurement areas to accommodate varying sample sizes within a single inspection workflow.
The CM-26dG also features a symmetrical and ergonomic design that simplifies measurement in hard-to-reach areas, such as vehicle dashboards and door panels. Technicians can operate the measurement button from both sides of the unit, improving usability for both right and left-handed operators. Additionally, the unit supports the latest SpectraMagic™ NX2 software for comprehensive data management and reporting across the global supply chain.
Modern Supply Chain Integration
Modern facilities require robust connectivity and high-speed data manage
ment for industrial scaling. Therefore, the CM-26dG series includes standard Bluetooth® and USB interfaces for effortless data transfer to external software platforms. It supports the Konica Minolta Configuration Tool CM-CT1, allowing for straightforward secondary development and shared instrument settings between multiple factory sites worldwide. The durable housing and long-lasting lithium-ion battery ensure the instrument remains the essential tool for color audits on the factory floor or in the quality control laboratory.
When your project
demands the highest level of appearance precision and combined sensor technology, the Konica Minolta CM-26dG stands out as the premier choice. Stop settling for low-speed tools that hide critical gloss deviations in your production prototypes. Contact nanotech-tmi today to request a technical datasheet or a custom quotation for your color laboratory. Trust nanotech-tmi for all your high-precision Spectrophotometer requirements!
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