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CM - 26d Portable Spectrophotometer - RPimaging, INC - CM - 26d Portable Spectrophotometer

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CM-26d

CM-26d Portable Spectrophotometer

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CM-26d Portable Spectrophotometer

The Konica Minolta CM-26d Spectrophotometer is a state-of-the-art device designed for color measurement and analysis in various industries, including printing, packaging, textiles, and plastics. It offers advanced technology and features that enable users to achieve accurate and consistent color results.

The Konica Minolta CM-26d Spectrophotometer is a powerful and versatile device designed for color measurement and analysis. It offers advanced technology, measurement capabilities, ease of use, and software options that make it an ideal choice for various industries that demand accurate and consistent color results.

Ease of Use

The CM-26d Spectrophotometer features a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to operate, even for novice users. It has a large LCD display that provides clear and easy-to-read measurement data, and it can be used with both the included software or third-party software.

The CM-26d Portable Spectrophotometer comes with SpectraMagic NX colour measurement software package that can be used to interface with Konica Minolta instruments and provide extended reporting and analysis of colour and colour difference.

Measurement Capability:

The CM-26d Spectrophotometer offers a wide range of measurement capabilities, including colorimetric, spectral, and densitometric measurement. It can measure various color systems, including CIE Lab*, LCh, Delta E*ab, XYZ, Yxy, and more. The device also features a built-in white calibration plate that ensures accurate and consistent results.

Design and Build Quality

The CM-26d Spectrophotometer features a compact and lightweight design that is easy to handle and operate. It has a rugged construction that ensures durability and longevity, making it suitable for use in demanding environments.

Connectivity

The CM-26d Spectrophotometer features built-in USB and Ethernet connectivity that allows users to transfer measurement data directly to their computer or network. It also supports wireless connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, for added convenience

CM-CT1 Configuration Tool

The CM-26d comes with the CM-CT1 Configuration Tool software, which allows users to create and write instrument settings and compile them into a file to share within its supply chain to ensure consistent instrument settings.

The New Color Data Software SpectraMagic NX2 - Pro version / Lite version

SpectraMagic™ NX2 is an improved software solution for digital color data, developed to allow users a streamlined system for operating Konica Minolta color measuring instruments, capturing, comparing and communicating color data within the business and between supply chain partners. SpectraMagic™ NX2 offers users a far smoother experience than its predecessor SpectraMagic™ NX.

Optimize Color Control with SpectraMagic NX2

SpectraMagic NX2 by Konica Minolta is a cutting-edge software designed to meet the demanding needs of color quality control across various industrial sectors. Whether you are in the automotive, paint, plastics, cosmetics, or food industries, this software offers a complete and intuitive solution for precise color analysis.

Minimum Computing Requirements

OS: Windows® 10 Pro 64 bit Version 1903 or higher/
Windows® 11 Pro
CPU: Intel® Core i5 2.7 GHz or higher processor (recommended)
Memory: 2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
Storage: 10 GB or more
USB port: Required for dongle version
Connection to external network: Required for activation

Main features

Observer		2°, 10°
Color system color space	Pro, Lite	Lab, LC*h, Lab99, LCh99, Lab99o, LCh99o, Hunter Lab, and their color differences; Munsell (C, D65)
Color system color space	Pro Only	XYZ, Yxy, u'v', uv, and their color differences
Index	Pro, Lite	MI; GU and difference (CM-25cG, CM-26dG, CM-36dG/CM-36dGV); Opacity (ISO 2471, TAPPI T425 89% white plate)*2 CM-5/CR-5 only: Gardner, Iodine Color Number, Hazen/APHA, European Pharmacopeia, US Parmacopeia
Index	Pro Only	WI (CIE1982, ASTM E313-73, Hunter, ASTM E313-98, BERGER, TAUBE, STENSBY, Ganz); YI (ASTM D1925-70, ASTM E313-73, ASTM E313-98, DIN 6167); B (ASTM E313-73); Tint (CIE 1982, ASTM E313-98, Ganz); Standard Depth (ISO 105.A06); Brightness (TAPPI T452, ISO 2470); Density (Status A, Status T); Dominant Wavelength; Excitation Purity; 555; RxRyRz; Grey Scale/Grey Scale Rating (ISO 105.A05); K/S Strength (Apparent, (ΔEab, ΔL, ΔC, ΔH, Δa, Δb, Maximum absorption, Total wavelength, User wavelength); Strength; Pseudo strength; Staining degree/degree grade (ISO 105.A04E); NC#; NC#Grade; Ns; Ns Grade; Signal color index; 8° gloss/8° gloss difference (for simultaneous SCI/SCE measurements only); FF/FF difference (CM-M6); User equation; Haze (ASTM D1003-97)*2; Blackness(My) (ISO18314-3/DIN55979), Jetness(Mc) (ISO18314-3), and Undertone(dM) (ISO18314-3)
Color Difference Formula	Pro, Lite	ΔEab (CIE1976); ΔE00 (CIE DE2000) and each component of lightness; saturation and hue; ΔE99(DIN99), ΔE(Hunter); ΔE94 (CIE 1994) and each component of lightness; saturation and hue; CMC and each component of lightness; saturation and hue; ΔE99o and each component of lightness; saturation and hue
Color Difference Formula	Pro Only	ΔE*94 (Special) and each component of lightness; saturation and hue; ΔEc(degree)(DIN 6175); ΔEp(degree)(DIN 6175; FMC-2; NBS 100; NBS 200; Audi2000
Illuminant	Pro, Lite	A, C, D50, D65, F2, F11
Illuminant	Pro Only	D55, D75, F6, F7, F8, F10, F12, U50, ID50, ID65, LED-B1, LED-B2, LED-B3, LED-B4, LED-B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1, LED-V1, LED-V2, User illuminant (100 maximum)
Graphic and canvas objects	Pro, Lite	Spectral reflectance (transmittance) and its difference; Lab* absolute color distribution; Hunter Lab absolute color distribution; ΔLab* color difference distribution; Hunter ΔLab; xy chromaticity diagram; Trend graph; Histogram; Multichannel graph; 2D user-specified axis graph Text labels, Numerical labels, Images, Data lists, Statistics, Pseudo-color patches
Graphic and canvas objects	Pro Only	K/S and its difference; Absorbance and its difference
Features	Pro, Lite	Viewfinder (CM-36d series); Manual averaging measurement; Trigger measurement (excluding CM3700A, CM-3600A and CM-3610A) Categorize by tags; Attaching images/comments; Evaluation results·pass/fail judgment; Import/export; Stored data reading/target data writing (excluding CM-3700A, CM-3600A, CM-3610A and CM-36d series) Shortcut key settings; Display template creation / output / application; Report printing; Printing to serial printer; Sound (on measurement, pass judgment, fail judgment)
Features	Pro Only	User calibration, UV adjustment Interval measurement User management/operation restrictions Data search under specified conditions; User illuminant source registration (manual input, from file, from CL-500); Automatic selection of standards; Auto tolerance; Classification by user defined information QC template creation/editing/output; Macro function; External software startup; Job settings (CM-26d/ CM-25d/CM-26dG, CM-25cG)
Number of files and data		Number of files that can be opened simultaneously: 10 Number of data that can be stored in a file: 10,000 (total of target data and measurement data)
Supported file formats		NX2 (.mesx2, .mtpx2), NX (.mtp, .mes, .mea; reading only); Other (.csv (output only), .cxf); SpectraMagic DX files (.mesx) need to be converted to .mes with a conversion tool NX2 QC template *.qctp (PRO: create/edit/save, LITE: read only)
Display languages		Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Turkish, Russian, Polish, Korean

Compatible instruments

CM-36dG/36dGV/36d, CM-3700A, CM-3600A, CM-3610A, CM-3630, CM-2600d/2500d, CM-2500c, CM-26dG/26d/25d, CM-25cG, CM-700d/600d, CM-512m3A, CM-5/CR-5, CR-400/410, DP-400, FD-7, FD-5

Konica Minolta is a multinational technology company that specializes in business technologies, including copiers, printers, and imaging equipment. The company was formed in 2003 after the merger of two Japanese companies, Konica and Minolta. Konica Minolta has a strong presence in the global market, with operations in more than 150 countries. The company's primary focus is on providing businesses with innovative solutions to help them optimize their workflow and increase productivity.
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- No refund or exchanges are allowed after 30 days from the invoice date.
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- Software products that use a serial number and not a dongle key can only be replaced with the same title and version if found to be defective.
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Feature	CM-26dG	CM-26d	CM-25d	CM-23d
Light source	Pulsed xenon lamp ×2	Pulsed xenon lamp ×2	Pulsed xenon lamp ×1	Pulsed xenon lamp ×1
Detector	Dual 40-element silicon photodiode arrays	Dual 40-element silicon photodiode arrays	Dual 32-element silicon photodiode arrays	Dual 32-element silicon photodiode arrays
Measurement wavelength range	360 to 740 nm	360 to 740 nm	400 to 700 nm	400 to 700 nm
Measurement area	MAV: Ø8 mm, SAV: Ø3 mm	MAV: Ø8 mm, SAV: Ø3 mm	MAV : Ø8 mm	MAV : Ø8 mm
Illumination area	12 × 12.5 mm (circle + ellipse)	MAV : Ø12 mm SAV : Ø6 mm	MAV : Ø12 mm	MAV : Ø12 mm
Repeatability	Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02	Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02	Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.04	Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.08
Repeatability	(When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5-second intervals after white calibration)
Inter-instrument agreement	Within ΔE*ab 0.12	Within ΔE*ab 0.12	Within ΔE*ab 0.20	Within ΔE*ab 0.40
Inter-instrument agreement	(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)
UV	100% / 0% selectable	100% / 0% selectable	0% only	0% only; 400nm UV cutoff filter
Illuminant	A, C, D50, D65, F2, F6, F7, F8, F10, F11, F12, ID50, ID65, User-defined illuminant* 1 (Simultaneous evaluation with two light sources possible)
Indexes	MI, WI (ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM E313-73, ASTM D1925), ISO brightness (ISO 2470), WI/Tint (CIE), Strength, Opacity, Grey scale, User index *1	MI, WI (ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM E313-73, ASTM D1925), ISO brightness (ISO 2470), WI/Tint (CIE), Strength, Opacity, Grey scale, 8° gloss value, User index *	MI, WI (ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM E313-73, ASTM D1925), ISO brightness (ISO 2470), WI/Tint (CIE), Strength, Opacity, Grey scale, 8° gloss value, User index *	MI, W (I ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM D1925), Opacity,
Color difference equations	ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c) / Hunter ΔE / DIN99o	ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c) / Hunter ΔE / DIN99o	ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c) / Hunter ΔE / DIN99o	ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c)
Applicable standards	DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”, ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15	DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”, ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15	DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”, ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15	ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15, DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”
Measurement time	Approx. 1 sec. (Measurement mode: SCI + Gloss or SCE + Gloss)	Approx. 0.7 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 0.7 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 0.7 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)
Measurement time	(From pressing trigger button to measurement completion)
Minimum measurement interval	Approx. 2 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 1.5 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 1.5 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 1.5 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)
Data memory	1,000 target data + 5,100 sample data	1,000 target data + 5,100 sample data	1,000 target data + 5,100 sample data	1,000 target data + 1,700 sample data
Battery performance	Measurement mode: SCI + Gloss or SCE + Gloss	Measurement mode: SCI or SCE	Measurement mode: SCI or SCE	Measurement mode: SCI or SCE
Battery performance	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
Weight	Approx. 660 g	Approx. 630 g	Approx. 620 g	Approx. 620 g
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	Pulsed xenon lamp ×2	Pulsed xenon lamp ×1	Pulsed xenon lamp ×1
Detector	Dual 40-element silicon photodiode arrays	Dual 40-element silicon photodiode arrays	Dual 32-element silicon photodiode arrays	Dual 32-element silicon photodiode arrays
Spectral separation device	Planar diffraction gratin
Measurement wavelength range	360 to 740 nm	360 to 740 nm	400 to 700 nm	400 to 700 nm
Measurement wavelength pitch	10nm
Half bandwidth	Approx. 10 nm
Illumination/viewing system	0 to 175%; Display resolution: 0.01
Illumination area	12 × 12.5 mm (circle + ellipse)	MAV : Ø12 mm SAV : Ø6 mm	MAV : Ø12 mm	MAV : Ø12 mm
Measurement area	MAV: Ø8 mm, SAV: Ø3 mm	MAV: Ø8 mm, SAV: Ø3 mm	MAV : Ø8 mm	MAV : Ø8 mm
Repeatability	Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02	Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02	Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.04	Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.08
Repeatability	(When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5-second intervals after white calibration)
Inter-instrument agreement	Within ΔE*ab 0.12	Within ΔE*ab 0.12	Within ΔE*ab 0.20	Within ΔE*ab 0.40
Inter-instrument agreement	(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)
UV	100% / 0% selectable	100% / 0% selectable	0% only	0% only; 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* 1 (Simultaneous evaluation with two light sources possible)
Display items	Colorimetric values/graph, color difference values/graph, spectral graph, pass/fail judgment, pseudocolor
Colorimetric values	Lab, LC*h, Hunter Lab, Yxy, XYZ, and color difference in these spaces; Munsell (C)
Indexes	MI, WI (ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM E313-73, ASTM D1925), ISO brightness (ISO 2470), WI/Tint (CIE), Strength, Opacity, Grey scale, User index *1	MI, WI (ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM E313-73, ASTM D1925), ISO brightness (ISO 2470), WI/Tint (CIE), Strength, Opacity, Grey scale, 8° gloss value, User index *	MI, WI (ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM E313-73, ASTM D1925), ISO brightness (ISO 2470), WI/Tint (CIE), Strength, Opacity, Grey scale, 8° gloss value, User index *	MI, W (I ASTM E313-73), YI (ASTM D1925), Opacity,
Color difference equations	ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c) / Hunter ΔE / DIN99o	ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c) / Hunter ΔE / DIN99o	ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c) / Hunter ΔE / DIN99o	ΔE*ab (CIE1976) / ΔE94 (CIE1994) / ΔE00 (CIE2000) / CMC (l:c)
Applicable standards	DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”, ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15	DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”, ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15	DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”, ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15	ISO 7724/1, CIE No.15, DIN 5033 Teil 7, JIS Z 8722 Condition “c”
Measurement time	Approx. 1 sec. (Measurement mode: SCI + Gloss or SCE + Gloss)	Approx. 0.7 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 0.7 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 0.7 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)
Measurement time	(From pressing trigger button to measurement completion)
Minimum measurement interval	Approx. 2 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 1.5 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 1.5 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)	Approx. 1.5 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE)
Data memory	1,000 target data + 5,100 sample data	1,000 target data + 5,100 sample data	1,000 target data + 5,100 sample data	1,000 target data + 1,700 sample data
Battery performance	Measurement mode: SCI + Gloss or SCE + Gloss	Measurement mode: SCI or SCE	Measurement mode: SCI or SCE	Measurement mode: SCI or SCE
Battery performance	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
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. 6h
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	Approx. 630 g	Approx. 620 g	Approx. 620 g

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