Konica Minolta CM-3630 User Manual

Spectrophotometer CM-3630
PaperControl Software

The missing link to total quality
Solutions made to measure the
paper industries´ needs.

Introducing Konica Minolta´s high-efficiency ISO
solution
for precise whiteness and color measurement

Exactly what you've
been waiting for:

Introducing our state-of-the­art Spectrophotometer
CM-3630 and PaperControl
software for the edge in
quality control.

Highly competitive markets, such as the paper,

pulp and cellulose industry, require a commitment

to top quality throughout. With Konica Minolta's

state-of-the-art Spectrophotometer CM-3630 and

the accompanying PaperControl software you can

precisely monitor production at all times.

Designed to keep an eye on the optical properties

of pulp and paper during the complete production

process, the CM-3630 measures brightness,

opacity, fluorescence, color, whiteness and tint.

To meet your exacting standards, PaperControl

software has been developed in close cooperation

with the paper, pulp and cellulose industry.

ISO standards

The CM-3630 ensures adherence to ISO optical

standards and a wide array of national standards

worldwide. It provides exact conformity with ISO

standards 2469 and 2470 for measuring ISO

brightness. With PaperControl software, bright-

ness, opacity, whiteness and yellowness indices

are calculated and displayed in accordance with

several international and national standards such

as: ISO, SCAN, DIN, TAPPI, CPPA, and AFNOR.

Whiteness Measurements

To get correct measurement readings of paper

with Optical Brightening Agents, the amount of

UV radiation must be controlled and adjusted.

PaperControl offers several methods to adjust the

UV radiation.To prevent the triplet effect exhibited

by some special Optical Brightening Agents, the

CM-3630 allows you to switch the light source

between full power and soft flash mode.

Measuring Color Difference

In addition to production control and whiteness

measurement, PaperControl also provides a Color

Difference module, which displays the measurement

readings as numerical data, spectral reflection

curves or color space plots.

Quick Opacity Measurement

Measuring opacity can be done in a matter of

seconds: Simply position the opacity jig on the

white side and measure. Then rotate the opacity

jig to the black side, measure again – that's it!

Patented* Numerical UV Control

Numerical UV Control (NUVC) makes calibration and

adjustments to whiteness and tint a swift and quick

procedure. In fact, the whole process is much faster

than current methods used in conventional instru-

ments. Since it's all done digitally, exact and reliable

results are assured. And with the total absence of

moving parts in the spectrophotometer's optical

system, it is absolutely robust and completely

maintenance-free! With patented NUVC, Konica Minolta

has turned the once time-consuming and error-prone

calibration process into a quick, accurate and relia-

ble procedure.

Data compatibility

The CM-3630´s numerical UV control system

combined with its user calibration option allows easy

adjustment of the instrument parameters to your

current measurement system. Such precision

guarantees that your brightness measurements will

perfectly correspond with the data you've collected

over the years.

*US Patent No 5,636,015.

Your professional quality
agent right on the production
line: Uncompromised quality
thanks to advanced
PaperControl software and
perfect adherence to ISO
standards.

Finally a professional
solution to ensure
uncompromised quality

expertise throughout the

instruments with meticulous care. Strict quality controls

ensure that each product rigorously

conforms with exacting industry standards.

affordable solutions that deliver solid value through

their reliability, durability, accuracy, precision and

Model CM-3630

Illumination/viewing system Reflectance:d/0 (diffused illumination, 0-degree viewing)

Conforms to ISO 2469, JIS P8148, DIN 53145-1 and

DIN 53145-2 standards.

Light-receiving element Silicon photodiode array (dual 40 elements)

Spectral separation device Diffraction grating

Wavelength range 360nm to 740nm

Wavelength pitch 10nm

Reflectance range 0 to 200%; resolution: 0.01%

Light source Pulsed xenon lamps (x 3)

Measurement time Approx. 1.5 seconds (for measurements of fluorescent colors,

at 9600 bps)

Minimum interval between measurements Approx. 4 seconds; when reflectance measured, approx. 5 seconds;

when fluorescent color

Measurement/illumination area 30mm/34mm

Inter instrument agreement Mean ∆E*ab 0.2 based on 12BCRA Series II color titels compared to

values measured with master body

Repeatability Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.1% Colorimetric values: Standard

deviation within ∆E*ab 0.02 (condition; white calibration plate

measured 30 times at 10-second intervals)

Temperature drift Spectral reflectance: Within +/- 0.10%/°C Color difference:

Within ∆E*ab 0.05/°C

UV adjustment Instantaneous numerical adjustment

Control method Directly connected to a computer

Interface RS-232C format

Power 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz 25W AC (with a dedicated AC adapter)

Size (WxHxD) 300 x 585 x 315 mm

Weight 15.5 Kg

Operating temperature/humidity range 13 to 33°C, relative humidity 80% or less (at 30°C) with no condensation

Operating temperature/humidity range of products for North America : 13 to

33°C,

relative humidity 80% or less (at 31°C) with no condensation

Standard accessories White calibration plate CM-A 133, Zero calibration box CM-A119,

AC Adapter AC-A12, AC Adapter AC-A21 (for Korea), RS-232C cable IF-A12,

Accessory Case CM-A117, Dust Cover CM-A118, Unit Driver CM-A108

Optional accessories Color Data Software PaperControl for CM-3630, Opacity jig CM-A134, RS-232C

cable IF-A10, IF-A11, IF-A13, IF-A14, IF-A15

Specifications subject to change without notice

T

echnical Data

Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc.
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Canada, Inc. 1329 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C9, Canada Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Europe GmbH Europaallee 17, 30855 Langenhagen, Germany Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging France S.A.S.
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging UK Ltd.
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Benelux B.V. Postbus 6000, 3600 HA Maarssen, The Netherlands Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (Schweiz)AG Riedstrasse 6, 8953 Dietikon, Switzerland Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Italia S.p.A. Via Stephenson 37, 20157, Milano, Italy Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Svenska AB Solna strandväg 3, P.O.Box 9058 S-17109, Solna, Sweden Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging (HK)Ltd.
Shanghai Office
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Asia HQ Pte Ltd. 10, Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608923 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
KONICA MINOLTA SENSING, INC. Seoul Office

AFHDPK

Printed in Japan9242-4873-11

�2000 KONICA MINOLTA SENSING, INC.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always connect the instrument to the
specified power supply voltage.
Improper connection may cause a
fire or electric shock.

8

For correct use and for your safety, be sure to read
the instruction manual before using the instrument.

Certificate No : JQA-E-80027

Registration Date : March 12, 1997

Certificate No : YKA 0937154

Registration Date : March 3, 1995

Peace of mind for the pulp
and paper industry

Swift performance, reliable data

- everything under control

Production Control Module

PaperControl makes routine production control

much easier, faster, more comfortable and reliable

- in short: more professional. No more confusion

by mixing production control and general QC tests

as in conventional multi-purpose software.

PaperControl is all you need to control your pro-

duction line. All possible measurement parameter

settings are already preprogrammed – for quick

selection by the supervisor.

The production control module allows program-

ming and labelling for a large number of jobs.

Up to 9 different processes can be displayed in

easy-to-understand menus. Thus, the operator

gets valuable assistance in performing the most

commonly used measurement routines. The end

result is overall increased productivity.

The measurement data can be transferred to the

production control process system. This ensures

that specific test runs are being done under the

same conditions – providing consistent, reliable

results. And to make it even easier, all settings

and measurements of this Windows-based

software (Windows

®

95, Windows®98, and

Windows NT

®

4.0) are keyboard-controlled.

Automatic calibration

Calibration is performed automatically for every

conceivable combination of measurements in a

few seconds. This valuable feature saves time

and ensures reliable measurement data when

new routines or tests are selected

.

Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, USA.

AGMDPK

Printed in Japan9242-4873-11

�2000 KONICA MINOLTA SENSING, INC.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always connect the instrument to the
specified power supply voltage.
Improper connection may cause a
fire or electric shock.

10

For correct use and for your safety, be sure to read
the instruction manual before using the instrument.

Certificate No : JQA-E-80027

Registration Date : March 12, 1997

Certificate No : YKA 0937154

Registration Date : March 3, 1995