Description
The CM-26dG, CM-26d, and CM-25d are the successors to the CM-2600d and CM-2500d spectrophotometers widely used in the industry. The new devices are portable sphere type spectrophotometers with horizontal alignment, a design most convenient to measure the colour of flat or large samples. All devices deliver measurement data including (SCI) and excluding (SCE) surface conditions in one measurement sequence, at Ultra-High Speed. With their additional 3mm measuring aperture, the devices perfectly adapt to small sample sizes (not for CM-25d), with the CM-26dG being able to also measure the gloss of a surface with a true, ISO compliant 60° gloss sensor.
While the sample observation port allows perfect sample positioning for measurements, the large color display shows measurement data either numerically or graphically. With the additional Configuration Tool Software CM-CT1 and the new image based workflow feature, the devices enable easy configuration across a network and make the actual work for users in the field less erroneous and more convenient.
Features
1. Improving the speed of the inspection process by measuring color and gloss simultaneously
The CM-26dG is a “two-in-one” spectrophotometer that can simultaneously measure color and gloss, with a compact body weighing just 660 g. This will increase efficiency when measuring large quantities of samples, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of the inspection process.
2. Achieving outstanding quality control with the industry’s top level of measurement accuracy
The new instrument series provides unequaled high inter-instrument agreement levels, until now only achieved by reference grade laboratory instruments. This enables these instruments to be used for quality control across the supply chain, from component part manufacturers to finished products. The inter-instrument agreement (average for 12 BCRA color tiles) is within ΔE* 0.12 for the CM-26dG and CM-26d, an improvement of about 40% from previous models.
This superb measurement accuracy enables fully Digital Color Data Management (color management based solely on colorimetric data without having to use physical color standards throughout the production plants and supply chain). Cutting out circulation, storage and maintenance of physical standards will create a considerable saving in costs, reduce time to market and eliminate waste generated by misuse, damage and wear of physical standards.
3. Improve operator productivity and reduce process errors
The Job function*2 enables measurement instructions (including photographs) for routine tasks to be registered in the instrument. This function will improve process accuracy, productivity and consistency regardless of differences in operator skill.
The CM-26dG and CM-26d can switch between Ø8mm and Ø3mm measurement areas (the CM-25d has a fixed Ø8mm measurement area) for measuring parts of different sizes. All models are also equipped with an illuminated viewfinder for accurate positioning on patterned or small samples.
4. Faster measurements and improved durability for increased efficiency and reduced downtime
For products produced in bulk such as smartphones, thousands of quality inspections are conducted per day, requiring short measurement times and measurement intervals together with high instrument durability. The CM-26dG series fulfills both of these requirements. Even when measuring both color and gloss with the CM-26dG, measurement time is around 1 second with a measurement interval of two seconds. In addition, durability in terms of measurement cycles has been significantly improved compared to previous models. The improved inspection speed and durability increase work efficiency and reduce downtime.
