Spectrophotometers | Konica Minolta
CM-512m3A
The Konica Minolta CM-512m3A is a multi-angle spectrophotometer that measures color at three different angles to characterize metallic, pearlescent, and special effect automotive finishes. The CM-512m3A spectrophotometer features 25°, 45°, and 75° aspecular viewing angles, enabling precise color travel and flop assessment of effect coatings. With its ergonomic design, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and compatibility with SpectraMagic NX software, the CM-512m3A is widely used for automotive exterior paint measurement, formulation, and production quality control.
About the Konica Minolta CM-512m3A Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer
The Konica Minolta CM-512m3A is a multi-angle spectrophotometer that measures color at three different angles to characterize metallic, pearlescent, and special effect automotive finishes. The CM-512m3A spectrophotometer features 25°, 45°, and 75° aspecular viewing angles, enabling precise color travel and flop assessment of effect coatings. With its ergonomic design, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and compatibility with SpectraMagic NX software, the CM-512m3A is widely used for automotive exterior paint measurement, formulation, and production quality control.
Features
- Multi-angle measurement at 3 angles
- Designed for metallic and pearlescent finishes
- Automotive paint quality control
- USB connectivity
- Portable design
Specifications
| Measurement Angles | 3 angles: 25°, 45°, 75° aspecular |
|---|---|
| Illumination Angle | 45° |
| Spectral Range | 400–700 nm |
| Light Source | Pulsed xenon |
| Interface | USB, Bluetooth |
| Memory | Target + sample data |
| Compatible Software | SpectraMagic NX |
Measurement Principle of the CM-512m3A
The CM-512m3A illuminates the sample at 45° and measures reflected spectral energy at three aspecular angles (25°, 45°, 75°). Each angle captures different aspects of the effect pigment behavior — 25° shows the face color, 45° the mid-face, and 75° the flop/slide color. A pulsed xenon lamp and photodiode array provide full spectral data at each angle.
Applications of the CM-512m3A
Primarily used in automotive exterior paint quality control and formulation for metallic, pearlescent, and tinted clearcoat finishes.
Q: How does the CM-512m3A differ from the CM-M6?
A: The CM-512m3A measures 3 angles while the CM-M6 measures 6 angles, providing more detailed characterization of effect finishes. The CM-M6 is the newer model with enhanced features.
