Konica Minolta CM-36dGV Vertical Spectrophotometer and Gloss Meter

Introduction to KONICA MINOLTA CM-36dGV Vertical Spectrophotometer

The Konica Minolta CM-36dGV vertical color and gloss spectrophotometer is a stationary benchtop upright spectrophotometer. It integrates a d/8 optical geometry along with a gloss sensor, enabling simultaneous measurement of color and gloss while maintaining backward data compatibility with the long-time best-selling KONICA MINOLTA CM-3600A series (when measuring in SCI/LAV mode).

Its superior measurement accuracy supports digitized quality control across global supply chains. The KONICA MINOLTA CM-36dGV spectrophotometer series is designed with a vertical, bottom-port configuration and an integrated gloss measurement module.

Key Features of Konica Minolta CM-36dGV

• Simultaneous color and gloss measurement with high Inter-Instrument Agreement (IIA).

• Colorimetric: $\Delta E^*ab < 0.12$ (LAV/SCI; average of 12 BCRA Series II color tiles).

• Gloss: $\pm0.2$ GU (MAV; 0 – 10 GU).

• Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment (WAA) function.

• Excellent Inter-Model Agreement (IMA) with the legacy CM-3600A series.

• Status panel displaying all device settings and operational conditions.

• 4 different measurement areas (apertures):

  • LAV ø25.4 mm

  • LMAV ø16 mm

  • MAV ø8 mm

  • SAV ø4 mm

• Sample preview viewfinder function.

• Vertical design optimizes handling for flexible sheet-like samples such as textiles, fabrics, and paper.

Technical Specifications of KONICA MINOLTA CM-36dGV

• Color
  • Illumination/Viewing system:
    • Reflectance:
      • di:8°, de:8° (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing angle), switchable SCI (Specular Component Included) / SCE (Specular Component Excluded)
      • Complies with CIE No. 15, ISO 7724/1, ASTM E 1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7, and JIS Z 8722 condition c standards
    • Transmittance:
      • di:0°, de:0° (diffuse illumination, 0° viewing angle)
      • Complies with CIE No.15 condition g, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7, and JIS Z 8722 standards
  • Integrating sphere size: Ø152 mm (6 inches)
  • Detector: Dual 40-element silicon photodiode array
  • Spectral separation device: Diffraction grating
  • Wavelength range: 360 nm to 740 nm
  • Wavelength pitch: 10 nm
  • Half bandwidth: Approx. 10 nm
  • Reflectance range:
    • 0 to 200%
    • Output resolution: 0.01%
  • Light source: 3 pulsed Xenon lamps (2 lamps equipped with UV-cut filters)
  • Measurement/Illumination area:
    • LAV: Ø25.4 mm / Ø30.0 mm
    • LMAV: Ø16.0 mm / Ø20.0 mm
    • MAV: Ø8.0 mm / Ø11.0 mm
    • SAV: Ø4.0 mm / Ø7.0 mm
    • Transmittance: Ø17.0 mm / Ø24.0 mm
  • Repeatability:
    • Colorimetric value: Standard deviation within $\Delta E^*ab \le 0.02$
    • 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: $\Delta E^*ab \le 0.12$ (Based on the average of 12 BCRA Series II color tiles; LAV/SCI; compared to values measured with the master body under Konica Minolta standard conditions)
  • UV setting:
    • 100% / 0% / Adjusted
    • Instantaneous Numerical UV Adjustment without mechanical filter movement; includes 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 (for LAV/LMAV/MAV color apertures): Ellipse Ø10.0 x 8.0 mm
    • SAV (for SAV color aperture): Ø3.0 mm
  • Repeatability:
    • 0 to 10 GU: within 0.1 GU
    • 10 to 100 GU: within 0.2 GU
    • 100 to 200 GU: within 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 the 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 of CM-36dGV:
  • Approx. 3.5 seconds (SCI + SCE measurement)
  • Approx. 4.0 seconds (SCI + SCE + Gloss measurement)
  • Approx. 2.5 seconds (Transmittance)
  • Approx. 3.0 seconds (UV-cut/UV-adjusted; SCI or SCE)
• Minimum measurement interval:
  • Approx. 4.0 seconds (SCI + SCE measurement)
  • Approx. 4.5 seconds (SCI + SCE + Gloss measurement)
  • Approx. 3.0 seconds (Transmittance)
  • Approx. 4.0 seconds (UV-cut/UV-adjusted; SCI or SCE)
• Sample preview function:
  • Utilizes internal camera
  • (Images can be viewed/captured using optional color software, such as SpectraMagic NX Version 3.2 or later)
• Internal performance check: WAA (Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment) technology
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Automatic target mask detection: Yes
• Power supply: Dedicated AC adapter
• Operating temperature/humidity range: 13 to 33°C, relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) non-condensing
• Storage temperature/humidity range: 0 to 40°C, relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) non-condensing
• Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 300 x 677 x 315 mm
• Weight of CM-36dGV: Approx. 14.0 kg