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.
Konica Minolta - a synonym
for reliability and
expertise throughout the
paper industry
Konica Minolta manufactures its advanced measuring
instruments with meticulous care. Strict quality controls
ensure that each product rigorously
conforms with exacting industry standards.
For over 60 years, Konica Minolta has offered innovative,
affordable solutions that deliver solid value through
their reliability, durability, accuracy, precision and
repeatable performance.
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
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
Standard accessories White calibration plate CM-A 133, Zero calibration box CM-A119,
AC adapter AC-A12, 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
Technical Data
Exactly what you've
been waiting for:
Introducing our state-of-the-
art 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.