Benchtop Spectrophotometer CM-3600A (Discontinued)
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Built with an innovative optical system, the benchtop Spectrophotometer CM-3600A is a compact measurement instrument designed to evaluate the color, relative gloss, and UV characteristics of samples small to large in size. This high accuracy, versatile spectrophotometer is used to evaluate, reproduce, and help control the color and appearance of opaque, transparent, translucent, and fluorescent samples in a more effective, streamlined process. Its advanced capabilities and optical system help users meet color quality standards more efficiently, maintain consistency in each batch of material, and communicate color seamlessly internally and throughout the supply chain. This makes the CM-3600A ideal for color analysis, formulation, and quality control inspections within laboratory and manufacturing environments.
The benchtop Spectrophotometer CM-3600A is compatible with SpectraMagic NX software to record measurements and provide a more comprehensive color analysis, as well as Colibri software to formulate color recipes for various applications and share real-time measurement data.
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Features
- Eligible ISO 17025 Certification
- Includes aperture size of 4mm, 8mm, and 25.4mm
- Measures reflectance and transmittance to accurately evaluate opaque, transparent, translucent, and fluorescent samples small to large in size, including solids and liquids
- Tight inter-instrument agreement measures consistently with other instruments of the same model, allowing color values and specifications to be communicated, shared, and coordinated throughout the supply chain
- Numerical Gloss Control measures level of relative gloss for more control of a sample’s appearance
- Conveniently measures SCE and SCI simultaneously for more consistent readings and to accommodate the surface conditions of each sample
- Numerical UV Control performs measurements with and without UV simultaneously for more control of a sample’s appearance, particularly with optical brighteners
- Built with a footprint about the size of an average laptop computer to easily fit in small spaces
- Hand assembled with quality parts, making it durable and reliable to keep customer operations running as smooth as possible
- USB connection conveniently allows users to connect to a PC or laptop
- Conforms to international standards conforms to CIE, ISO, ASTM, DIN, and JIS measurement requirements
- Integrates with SpectraMagic NX software for color quality control, as well as Colibri software for color formulation
Specifications
| Model | CM-3600A |
|---|---|
| Illumination/observation system | Reflectance; di:8°, de:8°; (diffused illumination, 8° viewing), equipped with simultaneous measurement of SCI (specular component included) / SCE (specular component excluded); Conforms to CIE No.15, lSO7724/1, ASTM E-1164, DIN 5033 Teil7 and JIS Z8722 condition C standard. Transmittance : di:0°, de:0° (diffused illumination, 0° viewing); Conforms to CIE No.15, ASTM E-1164 and DIN 5033 Teil7 standard. |
| Light-receiving element | Silicon photodiode array (dual 40 elements) |
| Spectral separation device | Diffraction grating |
| Wavelength range | 360 to 740 nm |
| Wavelength pitch | 10 nm |
| Half bandwitdh | Approx. 10 nm |
| Reflectance range | 0 to 200%; Resolution: 0.01% |
| Sphere size | Φ 152 mm |
| Light source | Four pulsed xenon lamps |
| Minimum interval between measurements | Normal SCI/ SCE measurement: 4 sec. UV-cut / UV-adjusted measurement: 5 sec. Transmittance measurement: 3 sec. |
| Measurement/illumination areas | Reflectance: Changeable between LAV, MAV, and SAV LAV: Φ 25.4 mm / Φ 30 mm MAV: Φ 8 mm / Φ 11 mm SAV: Φ 4 mm / Φ 7 mm Transmittance: Approx. O 24 mm |
| Repeatability | When white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 10-sec. intervals after white calibration has been performed: Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.1% Colorimetric values: Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.02 |
| Inter instrument agreement | Mean ΔE*ab 0.15 (LAV/SCI) Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles compared to values measured with master body |
| UV adjustment | Instantaneous numerical adjustment |
| UV cut filters | 400 nm cutoff and 420 nm cutoff |
| Transmittance chamber | Witdh: 133 mm, Depth: Approx. 50 mm; Measurement diameter: Approx. 17 mm Transmission sample holder (optional accessory): Sample holder for both plate-shaped and liquid samples (removable); Liquid samples not measurable with CM-3610A. |
| Interface | USB 1.1 |
| Power | AC 100 to 240V 50/60Hz (using included AC adapter) |
| Operating temperature/humidity range | 13 to 33°C) with no condensation |
| Storage temperature/humidity range | 0 to 40°C) with no condensation |
| Size (W x H x D) | CM-3600A: 244 x 205 x 378 mm CM-3610A: 300 x 597 x 315 mm |
| Weight | CM-3600A: 11.5 kg CM-3610A: 16.5 kg |
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