Konica Minolta CM-2600d Spectrophotometer

Konica Minolta CM-2600d Spectrophotometer

The Konica Minolta CM-2600d spectrophotometer stands out with its lightweight, handheld design, fully optimized for portability. It integrates two switchable measurement aperture sizes along with an illuminated viewfinder, increasing color measurement efficiency. Specially engineered to fit comfortably in the user’s hand, this device enables measurements from multiple orientations, delivering precise results within seconds.

Operation of the instrument is simple, utilizing only two main controls: a navigation wheel and a measurement button. The button executes measurements, while the scroll wheel—acting much like a computer mouse—allows operators to seamlessly navigate choices on the large display screen and select the desired functionality. Readouts render in both numerical or graphical formats, providing easy access to critical data.

Key Features of the Konica Minolta CM-2600d

• Portability: The Konica Minolta CM-2600d features a compact, easy-to-carry design, operating on either batteries or an AC adapter.
• Dual Measurement Apertures: Switch flexibly between MAV (8mm) and SAV (3mm) depending on your application needs.
• Multi-Angle Positioning: Executes precise measurements from various orientations.
• Multi-Functional Display: Features a reverse-display LCD screen that flips orientation for effortless data reading.
• User-Friendly Operation: Streamlined control interface utilizing just a measurement trigger button and a navigation scroll wheel.
• Simultaneous SCI and SCE: Automatically calculates and displays SCI (Specular Component Included) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded) data concurrently.
• Numerical UV Control: A unique feature that delivers precise, automated UV adjustment for highly accurate results.
• Multi-Language Support: Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Japanese.
• SpectraMagic™ NX Software Compatible: Enables advanced color inspection, data management, and in-depth analysis.
• Illuminated Viewfinder: Features a built-in light source to optimize sample alignment and measurement accuracy.

Technical Specifications of CM-2600d

– Illumination / Viewing System: Utilizes a d/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing angle) optical geometry, enabling simultaneous SCI (Specular Component Included) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded) measurements. Conforms to CIE No. 15, ISO 7724/1, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7, and JIS Z 8722 condition c standard specifications.

– Integrating Sphere Size of Konica Minolta CM-2600d: Integrated with a Ø52 mm diameter integrating sphere.

– Detector: Utilizes a dual 40-element silicon photodiode array sensor.

– Spectral Separation Device: Operates via a high-precision planar diffraction grating mechanism.

– Wavelength Range and Specifics: Ranges from 360 nm to 740 nm, with a 10 nm wavelength pitch and an optical half bandwidth of approximately 10 nm.

– Reflectance Range and Resolution: Measurement range spans from 0 to 175% with an output display resolution of 0.01%.

– Light Source: Utilizes 3 pulsed Xenon lamps as the illumination source.

– Measurement Time: Approx. 1.5 seconds (increases to approx. 2.0 seconds for advanced numerical UV / fluorescent measurements).

– Minimum Measurement Interval: 3.0 seconds for simultaneous SCI/SCE and 4.0 seconds for UV-adjusted fluorescent measurements.

– Battery Performance: Powered by AA alkaline manganese batteries, yielding approximately 1,000 measurement cycles when new.

– Measurement / Illumination Area: Features two target mask options—MAV (Ø8 mm measurement / Ø11 mm illumination) and SAV (Ø3 mm measurement / Ø6 mm illumination).

– Measurement Repeatability:

• Spectral Reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.1% (within 360 to 380 nm: within 0.2%).
• Colorimetric Value: Standard deviation within $\Delta E^*ab \le 0.04$ when a standard white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration.

– Inter-Instrument Agreement: Within $\Delta E^*ab \le 0.2$ (MAV/SCI) based on the average of 12 BCRA Series II color tiles compared to values measured with the master body.

– UV Adjustment: Automated Numerical UV Control properties, eliminating mechanical filter movement, featuring a 400 nm UV cutoff filter.

– Measurement Modes: Supports single readings or statistical averaging across multiple scans (Automated: 3, 5, or 8 times / Manual mode).

– Data Output Ports: Features an RS-232C serial interface via RJ45 port and USB 2.0 connectivity via the IF-A24 USB connection cable.

– Standard Observers and Illuminants: Supports CIE 2° (CIE 1931) and CIE 10° (CIE 1964) Standard Colorimetric Observers. Compatible with multiple standard light sources: A, C, D50, D65, F2, F6, F7, F8, F10, F11, F12. Supports simultaneous evaluation under two distinct illuminants.

– Data Display: Displays spectral values/graphs, colorimetric absolute values, color-difference values/graphs, and PASS/FAIL judgments.

– Color Spaces and Indices: $L^*a^*b^*$, $L^*C^*h$, CMC (1:1), CMC (2:1), CIE94, Hunter Lab, Yxy, Munsell, XYZ, MI, WI (ASTM E313), YI (ASTM E313/ASTM D1925), ISO Brightness (ISO 2470), Status A/T Density, WI/Tint (CIE/Ganz), and CIEDE2000.

– Data Memory Capacity: Stores up to 1,700 data sets (as combined SCI/SCE records) and 700 target color records under “defined in COND” mode.

– Tolerance Evaluation: Supports customizable color-difference tolerance profiles using both box tolerances and elliptical tolerances.

– Power Supply: Operated by 4 x AA-size batteries or a dedicated AC adapter.

– Dimensions and Weight: Compact physical dimensions of 69 × 96 × 193 mm with a weight of approximately 670 g (excluding battery cells).

– Operating Temperature / Humidity Range: 5 to 40°C, relative humidity 80% or less non-condensing (at 35°C).

– Storage Temperature / Humidity Range: 0 to 45°C, relative humidity 80% or less non-condensing (at 35°C).

– Standard Accessories: Includes White Calibration Plate, Ø8 mm and Ø3 mm Target Masks, RS-232C Interface Cable, Dedicated AC Adapter, and 4 x AA-size batteries.

– Optional Accessories: Hard Carrying Case, Dust Cover Set, SpectraMagic™ NX Data Software, and Zero Calibration Box.