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This manual explains the basic procedures for measuring
color and/or gloss with the CM-26dG / 26d / 25d
spectrophotometers.
Note) For setting and operation details, see the instruction
manual of the CM-26dG / 26d / 25d.
Spectrophotometer
CM-26dG
Basic Operating
En
Please read before using the instrument.
CM-26d
CM-25d
Instructions
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Summary of Contents for Konica Minolta CM-26dG
- Page 1 Instructions Please read before using the instrument. This manual explains the basic procedures for measuring color and/or gloss with the CM-26dG / 26d / 25d spectrophotometers. Note) For setting and operation details, see the instruction manual of the CM-26dG / 26d / 25d.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Names of Parts ............. 1 Measurement ............5 When color difference is measured ....... 9 Setting measurement conditions ......16 How to set the measuring instrument ....17... -
Page 3: Names Of Parts
LCD screen Control panel Charging lamp Viewfinder Power switch USB connection terminal (Mini-B type) Measurement button Wrist strap (It is on the left and right) attachment hole Measurement area switch Sample (CM-26dG/26d only) surface aperture Battery cover Screw holes for securing... - Page 4 Names of Parts ■ Display (LCD Screen) P.22, Instruction Manual Status bar Target to be used for association with the next measurement or Target/Sample filter (target) Data number and name Pass/fail result Observer/ Observer/ Illuminant 1 Illuminant 2 Measurement date/time Target reference (sample) / UV setting Measurement...
- Page 5 ■ Operation Keys ［ ］ (Target/Sample) key [MENU] key Switches between <Target> screen Displays the and <Sample> screen. <Settings> screen. [Confirmation] key Sets the item or setting indicated by the cursor on the various setting screens. This key also switches to detail screens for data selected in the list displayed on the...
- Page 6 ■Calibration Stage CM-26dG Zero calibration hole White calibration plate Gloss calibration plate CM-26d Zero calibration hole White calibration plate Target mask holder CM-25d Zero calibration hole White calibration plate...
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Page 7: Measurement
Zero calibration * Only when required (when changing the measurement conditions, etc.) P.35, Instruction Manual White calibration (P.6, P.7) White calibration Gloss calibration (* CM-26dG only) Measurement (P.8) - Page 8 ① Press and hold the power switch for about 1 second. Turning the ∙ When first turning the instrument ON after purchasing, Power ON the language setting screen will be displayed, followed by the date and time setting screen. Configure the settings according to P.103 and P.104.
- Page 9 Measurement Gloss If using the CM-26dG, perform calibration gloss calibration next. only with the 26dG ④ Place the instrument P.38, in the gloss calibration Instruction Manual position. Place the instrument on the calibration stage according to Calibration stage the marks.
- Page 10 Measurement ① Check the Sample screen. ・ If not displayed, switch to the Measurement Sample screen. P.41, Instruction Manual <Reference <measurement color screen> screen> ② Set the specimen measuring port on the sample to measure. ∙ Take care to prevent floating or tilting from occurring.
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Page 11: When Color Difference Is Measured
When color difference is measured <Measuring color difference in the normal mode> Color difference target settings (P.10) Pass/fail judgment criteria settings (P.11) Measurement (P.13) <Measuring color difference in the simple mode> Set to "Simple mode". (P.14) Measuring a target (P.15) Measuring a sample (P.15) - Page 12 <Measuring color difference in the normal mode> Setting color difference by measuring a target Color ① difference Display the target or target list screen. target settings ∙ Set the target number with P.41, the [ ] and [ ] keys before Instruction Manual imparting measurement.
- Page 13 When color difference is measured ① Select <Target Menu> - <Pass/Fail> - "Edit tolerance". Pass/fail judgment criteria settings P.58-59, Instruction Manual ② Input settings. Settings ○ x / y : -0.2000 to 0.2000 ○ Equation / MI : 0.00 to 20.00 ○...
- Page 14 ③ Once settings have been completed, select "OK" to establish them. ④ Close the "Edit tolerance" screen.
- Page 15 When color difference is measured ① Display the Sample screen. Measurement ∙ Select a target number before P.41, Instruction Manual imparting measurement. ② Set the specimen measuring port on the sample to measure. ∙ Take care to prevent floating or tilting from occurring. ③...
- Page 16 <Measuring color difference in the simple mode> ① Press the [ESC] button to skip the calibration prompt displayed Set to immediately after “Simple turning the power ON. mode”. P.48, Instruction Manual ② Select "Yes" when "Change to the simple mode?" appears on the display.
- Page 17 ② Press the [Target/Sample] button or [ESC] button to switch to the simple measurement screen. ① Press the measurement button. Measuring a target: Absolute value measurement P.48, Instruction Manual ① Press the measurement button. Measuring a sample: Notes Difference ・ Measurement data is not measurement saved in the simple mode.
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Page 18: Setting Measurement Conditions
Setting measurement conditions Measurement conditions (Measurement mode, SMT Times, Observer/Illuminant, Display) must be set before imparting measurement. The menu items that can be set are as follows. P.80 - 100, Instruction Manual Measurement cond. Measurement mode Color & Gloss / Color only / Gloss only / Opacity Measurement setup Specular component Auto average... -
Page 19: How To Set The Measuring Instrument
How to set the measuring instrument To set measurement instrument options, select “Instrument setup” from the <Setting> screen. The menu items that can be set are as follows. P.101 - 110, Instruction Manual Instrument setup User type Language Date format Date &... - Page 20 Use this QR code to download this manual in pdf form. 9222-AC5J-41 BJCAKK © 2019 KONICA MINOLTA, INC.