{"id":27181,"date":"2026-03-24T08:35:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/?post_type=news&p=27181"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:00:28","slug":"announcement-of-the-latest-firmware-release-for-portable-spectrophotometers","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/news\/announcement-of-the-latest-firmware-release-for-portable-spectrophotometers\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement of the Latest Firmware Release for Portable Spectrophotometers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ramsey, New Jersey \u2013 March 12, 2026<\/p>\n

Announcement of the Latest Firmware Release for Portable Spectrophotometers<\/p>\n

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest firmware for our portable spectrophotometers.
\nThis update applies to multiple models and is designed to enhance the reliability of measurement and evaluation, as well as to improve usability in daily operations.<\/p>\n

Applicable models:
\nCM\u201126dG \/ CM\u201126d \/ CM\u201125d \/ CM\u201117d \/ CM\u201116d \/ CM\u201125cG \/ CM\u2011M6<\/p>\n

In this update, new functions have been added to support a wider range of measurement needs, including remote color difference display mode and expanded support for light sources and evaluation indices. In addition, enhancements to user calibration and on\u2011device display functions make it easier to review and utilize measurement results directly at the instrument.
\nThe firmware also incorporates strengthened security measures, helping to ensure the reliability of measurement data and device management.<\/p>\n

Please note that dedicated content is available for the newly added evaluation indices\u2014such as Blackness, Jetness, and Undertone\u2014as well as for the expanded support of CIE LED illuminants. For more details, please refer to the links below.<\/p>\n

\u25b6 About the additional support for LED illuminants<\/a>
\nWith these improvements, greater flexibility and usability in color measurement and evaluation are achieved across a wide range of applications, including research and development, quality control, and on\u2011site measurement.
\nFor detailed information on supported models and newly added functions, please refer to the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nNew Functions<\/td>\nCM-26dG<\/td>\nCM-26d<\/p>\n

CM-25d<\/td>\n

CM-17d<\/p>\n

CM-16d<\/td>\n

CM-25cG<\/td>\nCM-M6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ver1.50<\/td>\nVer1.50<\/td>\nVer1.20<\/td>\nVer1.40<\/td>\nVer1.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nAddition of Average Reflectance*\u00b9<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n–<\/strong><\/td>\n–<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nRemote Color Difference Display Mode*\u00b2<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nGloss Diagnosis Result Supported on Main Unit*\u00b3<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n–<\/strong><\/td>\n–<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n–<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nAddition of LED Light Sources*\u2074<\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nAddition of User-Defined Light Sources (3 types)<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nAddition of Blackness, Jetness and Undertone<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n–<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nManual Input of Colorimetric Data<\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\nSupported<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nExpansion of Low-Reflectance Range for User Calibration*\u2075<\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/strong><\/td>\n–<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u201c\u2713\u201d indicates items newly supported in this update.<\/p>\n

*1 Two types of average reflectance: (400\u2013700 nm) and (360\u2013740 nm). CM-25d \/17d \/16d support only 400\u2013700 nm.
\n*2 Remote Color Difference Display Mode enables color difference measurement results calculated on the instrument to be viewed both in the SpectraMagic NX2 software and on the instrument display.
\n*3 Supports writing \/reading on the main unit; diagnostic results for color and gloss are displayed separately on the main unit.
\n*4 CIE LED light sources include 9 types (LED-B1\/B2\/B3\/B4\/B5\/BH1\/RGB1\/V1\/V2).
\n*5 Change the setting range for user calibration data to 0.01%\u2013150% (current: 50%\u2013150%).<\/p>\n

Firmware versions of compatible instruments with SpectraMagic NX2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maria Schaller
\nMarketing Manager
\nKonica Minolta Sensing Americas
\nPhone: (201) 236-4300
\nToll Free: (888) 473-2625<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","learning_center_categories":[237],"class_list":["post-27181","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","learning_center_categories-color-appearance-measurement"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nAnnouncement of the Latest Firmware Release for Portable Spectrophotometers - Konica Minolta Sensing<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/news\/announcement-of-the-latest-firmware-release-for-portable-spectrophotometers\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Announcement of the Latest Firmware Release for Portable Spectrophotometers\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Ramsey, New Jersey \u2013 March 12, 2026 Announcement of the Latest Firmware Release for Portable Spectrophotometers We are pleased to announce the release of\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/news\/announcement-of-the-latest-firmware-release-for-portable-spectrophotometers\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Konica Minolta Sensing\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KonicaMinoltaSensingAmericas\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-01T11:00:28+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM_Table.png\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"747\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"680\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@KMSensingUS\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/news\/announcement-of-the-latest-firmware-release-for-portable-spectrophotometers\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/news\/announcement-of-the-latest-firmware-release-for-portable-spectrophotometers\/\",\"name\":\"Announcement of the Latest Firmware Release for Portable Spectrophotometers - 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