SPECTROPHOTOMETER

CM-3600A/CM-3610A
Built for Precision. Compact yet powerful.

Plastics Textiles Paper Liquids Fine particles

Outstanding Performance through Innovative Technology

CM-3600A Horizontal Spectrophotometer
Highly accurate, reliable and rugged
Versatile instrument for most colorimetric applications
Simple operation

CM-3610A Vertical Spectrophotometer for best application support

Speeds up textile and paper measurements
Ideal for non-contact measurements such as powders, pigments
Quick sample handling and measurement
Spectrophotometers CM-3600A and CM-3610A:
High-Accuracy Color Measurement in the Laboratory and for Production
Spectrophotometers CM-3600A and CM-3610A inherit the innovative Konica Minolta Innovative Optical System technology used in the highly popular CM-3600d/CM-3610d,
maintaining their high accuracy and excellent performance while offering USB communication and other improvements.
* CM-3600A and CM-3610A are computer-controlled. Software such as optional required.

CM-3600A: Compact footprint CM-3610A

Simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement
By firing two xenon lamps in quick succession,
fits easily on your desk unique features
the patented Numerical Gloss Control (SCI/ SCE
SCI Sensor
SCE) system of the CM-3600A and CM-3610A
eliminates the need for a mechanical gloss The CM-3600A has about the same footprint as laptop computer The vertical-type CM-3610A retains most of the features of
the CM-3600A plus some unique features.
trap while providing virtually simultaneous SCI
and SCE measurements and enabling the
8° 8°
or a sheet of B4 paper so it can fit easily where space is limited.
Sample holder - Easier Direct measurement
calculation of 8° gloss. handling of sheet materials of powder materials

SCI: Specular component included

Mechanical gloss 244 mm
SCE: Specular component excluded
trap system 9-5/8 in.
378 mm
% Reflectance
40 Sensor
14-7/8 in.
SCI 8° 8°
30

20 Reflectance and transmittance in one instrument

10
SCE 205 mm The CM-3600A/CM-3610A can measure both the reflectance of opaque objects and the transmittance
8-1/16 in. of transparent or translucent solid materials such as plastics. With accessories, the CM-3600A can
0 even measure the transmittance of liquids.
400 500 600 700 Numerical Gloss Control * Liquid measurements not possible with CM-3610A.
Wavelength nm

UV adjustment for accurate

measurements of fluorescent materials
Accurate measurement of materials such as paper or cloth treated with fluorescent Reflectance Measurement: The CM-3600A/CM- Transmittance Measurement: The CM-3600A/
whitening agents (FWA) requires precise control of the UV component and its 3610A employs di:8°, de:8° geometry (diffuse CM-3610A employs the d:0° geometry (diffuse
effects. The Numerical UV Control method used by the CM-3600A and CM-3610A illumination, 8° viewing) which conforms to illumination, 0° viewing), which conforms
provides such control by combining results from flashes of two xenon lamps (one ISO, CIE, ASTM, DIN, and JIS standards. to CIE, ASTM, DIN and JIS standards.
with full UV energy, the other with UV energy removed by a 400 nm or 420 nm UV-
cutoff filter) using proprietary calculations. This method eliminates the need for
mechanical filter positioning, and enables UV adjustment by Whiteness Index, Tint,
Brightness, or UV profile. (Optional)
Supports Windows®Vista/7/8.1/10
% Reflectance
enables you to perform comprehensive
110
UV-included data Brighter, clear sample Improved CM-3600A 3 measurement areas color inspection and analysis of incoming raw materials, in-
100 UV-adjusted data viewing system sample holder for diverse needs process production, and outbound color-critical goods and
80 materials in virtually any industry. With
UV-excluded data
you can insert digital images with measured data. Measure
60
samples in any of 8 universally accepted color spaces.
40 Select from 16 illuminants, and up to 40 indices to determine
Shirt treated with FWA
20 specific color and appearance properties, such as strength,
0
brightness, haze, yellowness, opacity and whiteness. You can
400 500 600 700 even configure up to 8 customized color equations. Reports
Wavelength nm
range from simple Pass/Fail to trend charts, histograms, color plots, and spectral graphs.
comes with predefined templates, or you can create your own templates. For illustrations and explanations
Opening the sample viewer provides a Sample holder opens 90° for easy Masks for the CM-3600A's three measurement
clear, illuminated view of the sample at positioning of thick samples and is areas (SAV: Ø4 mm, MAV: Ø8 mm, and to understanding color and color measurement technology, there is a link to Konica Minolta's well-known and
the measurement port. On the CM-3600A, equipped with a "soft-close" mechanism LAV: Ø25.4 mm) are included as standard respected “Precise Color Communication”, as well as step by step navigation help. Available in 8 languages:
this view is reflected in a mirror so that that prevents it from slamming shut accessories, so you can select the one that English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/ Traditional), and Portuguese.
Paper treated with FWA you can view it easily even while seated. and possibly damaging samples. fits your measurement requirements. • Windows ® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.
 System only CM-3600A
PC
Cell Cell Cell Plastic Cell Plastic Cell Plastic Cell
Diagram CM-A97 CM-A98 CM-A99 CM-A130 CM-A131 CM-A132
USB Cable IF-A21
(3 m)
(commercially available)
(2 mm) (10 mm) (20 mm) (2 mm; set for 100) (10 mm; set for 100) (20 mm; set for 100)

USB Cables IF-A22

(5 m)

Target Mask Transmittance.

CM-A107 (SAV) Transmittance Zero Calibration Plate
( 4 mm measurement / Specimen Holder CM-A100 SpectraMagic NX TM

7 mm illumination) CM-A96 CM-S100w

AC Adapter

Target Mask
CM-A106 (MAV) Spectrophotometer CM-3600A/CM-3610A
( 8 mm measurement /
11 mm illumination) Color Plates Opacity Jig
(14 colors) CM-A134
(only CM-3610A)
Target Mask White Calibration
CM-A105 (LAV) Zero Calibration Box Zero Calibration Box Dust Cover Accessory Case
Plate CM-A103
( 25.4 mm measurement / (with CD containing CM-A104 CM-A119 CM-A110 CM-A118 CM-A215
30 mm illumination) calibration data) (CM-3600A) (CM-3610A) (CM-3600A) (CM-3610A)
Standard accessories Optional accessories

Specifications
di:8°, de:8° (diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing) When white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-sec.
Simultaneous measurement of SCI (specular intervals after white calibration has been performed;
Repeatability
component included) / SCE (specular component Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.1%
Reflectance excluded) Colorimetric values: Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02
Illumination/viewing Conforms to CIE No.15, lSO 7724/1, ASTM E Inter-instrument Mean ΔE*ab 0.15 (LAV/SCI) Average for 12 BCRA Series II
system 1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7 and JIS Z 8722 condition c agreement color tiles compared to values measured with master body.
standard. UV adjustment Instantaneous numerical adjustment
di:0°, de:0° (diffused illumination, 0-degree viewing) UV cut filter 400 nm cutoff and 420 nm cutoff
Transmittance Conforms to CIE No.15, ASTM E 1164 and DIN Width: 133 mm; depth: approx. 50 mm
5033 Teil 7 and JIS Z 8722 condition g standard. Transmittance chamber Transmission sample holder (Optional accessory): Sample
Detector Silicon photodiode array (dual 40 elements) holder for both plate-shaped and liquid samples (removable)
Spectral separation Interface USB 1.1
Diffraction grating
device Power AC100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz (Using included AC adapter)
Wavelength range 360 to 740 nm Operation temperature/ 13 to 33°C, relative humidity 80% or less (at 33°C) with no
Wavelength pitch 10 nm humidity range (*1) condensation
HaIf bandwidth Approx.10 nm Storage temperature/ 0 to 40°C, relative humidity 80% or less (at 35°C) with no
Reflectance range 0 to 200%; resolution: 0.01% humidity range condensation
Integrating sphere size
ø152 mm Size (WxHxD) CM-3600A 244 x 205 x 378 mm, CM-3610A 300 x 597 x 315 mm
Light source 4 pulsed xenon lamps Weight CM-3600A 11.5 kg, CM-3610A 16.5 kg
Normal SCI/ SCE measurement: 4 sec. *1 Operation temperature/humidity range of products for North America : 13 to 33°C, relative
Minimum measurement
Transmittance measurement: 3 sec. humidity 80% or less (at 31°C) with no condensation
interval
UV-cut/ UV-adjusted measurement: 5 sec.
Reflectance:Changeable between SAV, MAV, and LAV • Displays shown are for illustration purposes only.
SAV : ø4 mm measurement / ø7 mm illumination • The specifications and appearance shown herein are subject to change without notice.
Measurement/ Reflectance • Company names and product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
MAV : ø8 mm measurement / ø11 mm illumination
illumination area LAV : ø25.4 mm measurement / ø30 mm illumination respective companies.
• KONICA MINOLTA, the Konica Minolta logo and symbol mark, "Giving Shape to Ideas", and
Transmittance Approx. ø17 mm / ø24 mm SpectraMagic™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA, INC.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For correct use and for your safety, be sure to read the
instruction manual before using the instrument.
Always connect the instrument to the specified
power supply voltage. Improper connection may
cause a fire or electric shock.

ISO Certifications of KONICA MINOLTA, Inc., Sakai Site

JQA-QMA15888 JQA-E-80027
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