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Summary of Contents for Konica Minolta CM-3700A-U Plus
- Page 1 Spectrophotometer CM-3700A-U Plus Instruction Manual Please read before using the instrument.
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Page 2: Safety Symbols
• The KONICA MINOLTA logo and symbol marks and SpectraMagic are registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA, Inc. Notes on This Manual • Copying or reproduction of all or part of the contents of this manual without the permission of KONICA MINOLTA is strictly prohibited. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Taiwan and 100 V in Japan), 50/60 Hz AC outlet. If an AC adapter other than those specified by KONICA MINOLTA is used, or if the adapter is connected to an unsupported voltage, it may result in damage to the instrument or AC adapter, fire, or electric shock. - Page 4 (Failure to adhere to the following points may result in injury or damage to CAUTION the instrument or other property.) Do not place the instrument on an unstable or sloping surface. Doing so may result in the instrument dropping or overturning, causing injury. Be careful not to drop the instrument when carrying it as well.
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Page 5: Introduction
This instrument is a precision measuring instrument. When transporting the instrument to a service facility for maintenance or for other reasons, be sure to use the packing materials to minimize shock or vibration. If the packing materials are lost or damaged, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. -
Page 6: Notes On Use
■ Notes on Use The instrument must be used correctly. Using the instrument in a manner other than that described in the instruction manual may result in injury, electric shock, or damage to equipment. Operating Environment • This instrument should be installed and used in an environment with an ambient temperature between 13°C and 33°C and a relative humidity of 80% or less (at 33°C) with no condensation. -
Page 7: White Calibration Plate
EN 61326-1:2021). Conformity verification is performed under KONICA MINOLTA’s test conditions in an INDUSTRIAL ELECTROMAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT specified in the relevant harmonized standards. The limit of performance degradation when subjected to continuous disturbance during immunity testing is up to 4 times KONICA MINOLTA’s repeatability specifications (ΔE*ab). -
Page 8: Notes On Storage
• If you are unable to remove dirt from the instrument through the above procedure, or if the instrument becomes scratched, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. • Should the instrument malfunction, do not try to disassemble and repair the instrument yourself. Contact a... -
Page 9: Notes On Transporting
■ Maintenance and Inspection • To maintain measurement accuracy, the instrument should be inspected once a year. For information on inspection, contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. ■ Disposal Method • Make sure that the instrument, all accessories, and the packing materials are either disposed of or recycled... -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ■ Safety Symbols ..........i Trademarks ............i Notes on This Manual ..........i Safety Precautions ..........1 Introduction .............3 ■ Notes on Use ............ 4 ■ Notes on Storage ..........6 ■ Notes on Cleaning ..........6 ■... -
Page 11: Accessories
Accessories Standard and optional accessories are available with the instrument. Memo The shape of some products may be different from those shown. ■ Standard Accessories White Calibration Plate CM-A309 This plate is used to perform white calibration for reflectance measurement. Memo When the plate is not being used, close the cover to prevent the plate from becoming dusty or scratched and to protect it... -
Page 12: Optional Accessories
■ Optional Accessories SpectraMagic NX2 Color Data Software This computer software is used to control the instrument and manage data from a computer. This software can be provided on a USB memory stick or downloaded from the web (https://www.konicaminolta.com/ instruments/download/software/color/smnx2/index.html). Color Plates (White, Black, and 12 Other Colors) CM-A247 to CM-A260 Used for simple diagnosis of instrument measurement performance... -
Page 13: System Diagram
Connection possible SpectraMagic NX2 Computer color data software (commercially available) USB Cable IF-A48 (3 m) Color plate 14 colors CM-A247 to CM-A260 Spectrophotometer CM-3700A-U Plus Green tile AC Adapter CM-A101GN AC-A312F USAV MADE IN JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN Target Mask... -
Page 14: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts ⑧ ⑧ ① ② USAV ③ ④ DC-IN ⑤ ⑧ ⑥ ⑦ ① Target mask Select a illumination area of 5 × 7 mm (SAV) or 3 × 5 mm (USAV) according to the specimen to be measured, and install into the instrument. -
Page 15: Indicators
Indicators USAV ❶ ① ② ③ ❷ ④ Status panel and operation keys Operation keys ❶ Power key Used to turn the power ON/OFF. The instrument switches between ON/OFF every time the power key is pressed. The lamp illuminates blue when the power is ON. ON : Press once. -
Page 16: Cleaning Parts
• Do not touch the white-coated inner surface of the integrating sphere, wipe it with a cloth, or put an object inside it. If it becomes dirty and the dirt cannot be removed by a blower, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. -
Page 17: Measurement Procedure
Measurement Procedure • This manual explains the measurement preparation procedure, specimen setting procedure, and other procedures for measurement with the CM-3700A-U Plus. • Control is performed and measurement is executed from the computer connected to the instrument by using the optional SpectraMagic NX2 color data software. -
Page 18: Preparation
Preparation □ Connecting to a Computer Connect the instrument to the computer with the supplied USB cable IF-A48 (3 m). Notes Be sure to connect the USB cable to the designated USB terminal on the instrument when it is used. Memo •... -
Page 19: Connecting The Ac Adapter
□ Connecting the AC Adapter Notes • To supply AC power to the instrument, always use the AC adapter (AC-A312F) that was supplied with the instrument. • Insert the AC adapter plug all the way. Procedure 1 Check that the power of both the instrument and com- puter is OFF (LED lamp is not illuminated). -
Page 20: Installing The Target Mask
Memo • Install the target mask with the white painted surface on the inside (CM-3700A-U Plus side). Ensure that text such as “SAV” on this surface is at the top. Notes • If the installation direction of the target mask is not correct, it will not fit properly in place. -
Page 21: Mask Detection Function
If the dirt does not come off easily from surfaces other than the white-coated surface, wipe using a soft cloth dampened with ethanol. If the above does not resolve the problem, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. □ White calibration data The white calibration data of White Calibration Plate are provided under the following of measurement conditions. -
Page 22: Installing The Zero Calibration Box
Installing the Zero Calibration Box The zero calibration box is used to perform zero calibration for reflectance. • Install the target mask (SAV) to use for calibration in advance. • From the software in advance, set the same specular component (SCI/SCE) and UV output that will be used for measurement. -
Page 23: Installing The White Calibration Plate
Installing the White Calibration Plate The white calibration plate is used to perform white calibration for reflectance measurement. • Install the target mask (SAV) to use for calibration in advance. • From the software in advance, set the same specular component (SCI/SCE) that will be used for measurement. For fluorescence measurement that does not require strict accuracy (fluorescence calibration is not performed), perform measurement with the UV cutoff filter not covering the xenon lamp (with UV output at 99.9). -
Page 24: Setting A Specimen
Setting a Specimen P.23 “ ■ Reflectance Measurement” Reflectance Measurement When measuring the reflectance of a film or plate specimen, install the specimen into the sample holder before setting it onto the instrument. When measuring a specimen that is not fit into the sample holder, remove the sample holder and measure with the specimen measuring port in close contact with the specimen. -
Page 25: Reflectance Measurement
■ Reflectance Measurement • Install the target mask to use for measurement in advance. • From the software in advance, set the measurement area, the specular component, and UV output. Procedure 1 Pull the sample holder toward you and hold it so it is opened. -
Page 26: Error Messages
SpectraMagic NX2 operating screens. When a message is displayed, perform the correction shown below. If the conditions do not return to normal after performing the correction, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. Reference... - Page 27 The correction correction is out of the accuracy has specification range. decreased. Wavelength Analysis The wavelength Contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized Adjustment (WAA) is correction is out of the service facility. out of the correction specification range. specification range. The correction accuracy has decreased.
- Page 28 Reference Symptom Displayed message Possible cause Correction Page Error Error Code:10 Communication with Turn ON the instrument power, and Failed to connect the instrument failed. then connect the instrument. to the instrument. • The instrument Please make sure power is OFF. that the instrument is Communication with Connect the cable correctly to the PC,...
- Page 29 Failed to acquire the instrument is not again. If the message is displayed again, viewfinder image. operating correctly. contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized Please check if the service facility. instrument is properly The camera has not Check the settings by navigating...
- Page 30 Failed to acquire the instrument is not again. If the message is displayed again, viewfinder image. operating correctly. contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized Please check if the service facility. camera and the The camera has not Check the settings by navigating...
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
If an abnormality has occurred with the instrument, take the necessary actions as given in the table below. If the instrument still does not work properly, turn the power OFF, and then turn it ON again. If the conditions still do not return to normal, contact a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service facility. Symptom... - Page 32 Symptom Check Point Action Reference Page Data input/output Is the USB cable Connect the instrument and from the instrument connected correctly? computer correctly to the USB to the computer is cable. not possible. No Is the software Refer to the software instruction For details, refer to commands from the operating correctly?
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Page 33: Wavelength Correction (Waa*) Function
Wavelength Correction (WAA*) Function Wavelength Correction Function In spectrophotometers, fluctuations caused by shifts in the wavelength direction (hereinafter referred to as “wavelength shift”) do occur rarely due to unforeseen shocks or temperature, humidity, or other environmental changes in the process of using the instrument. The wavelength correction function uses our proprietary technology (patent pending)* that detects and corrects wavelength shifts using a bright-line light source installed inside the instrument. -
Page 34: Fluorescence Measurement
Fluorescence Measurement A motor-driven UV cutoff filter is installed at the front of this instrument’s xenon lamp. The movement of this filter partially cuts off (with the filter positioned to fully cover the front of the xenon lamp, all light with wavelengths of 390 nm or less is cut off) the light in the ultraviolet range of the xenon lamp, allowing for adjustment to the UV output. -
Page 35: Specifications
Within ΔE*ab 0.15 (Based on average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles; SAV-SCI. Inter-instrument Compared to values measured with a master body under Konica Minolta standard agreement measurement conditions) UV setting: UV cutoff filter: 400 nm ... - Page 36 CM-3700A-U Plus Target mask auto Available detection Power Dedicated AC adapter Size Approx. 307 (H) × 271 (W) × 600 (D) mm Weight Approx. 18 kg Operating temperature/ Temperature: 13 to 33°C, Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 33°C) with no condensation...
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Page 37: Dimensions
4-M4, depth 7 Ø5 <CAUTION> KONICA MINOLTA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE MISUSE, MISHANDLING, UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION, ETC. OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, ETC.) DUE TO THE USE OF... - Page 38 9222-ADYX-21 CFBADA ©2025 KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
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