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PS809 Spectrocolorimeter

Large Aperture Special Spectrocolorimeter

3nh PS808C large aperture spectrocolorimeter adopts D/8 illumination geometry, with 50mm large test aperture, specialized in color measurement and color comparison of non-transparent materials such as powder, masterbatches and for complex samples and large-area surface color inspection. 


Key Highlights

  • 50mm large test aperture

  • Provide professional reflectance curves

  • Good repeatability, △E*ab≤0.03

  • 7‑inch touch screen, massive data storage for batch traceability

  • Export test reports for roasting‑process optimization

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3nh the Large Aperture Spectrophotometer PS809 is a high-precision color measurement device specifically designed for complex samples and large-area surface color inspection. It adopts the D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing) optical geometry, conforming to CIE, ISO, ASTM and multiple national standards. Equipped with a 50 mm measurement aperture and a 120 mm integrating sphere, it achieves large-area uniform sampling, significantly improving the representativeness and stability of color measurement for non-uniform samples (e.g., textured surfaces, granules, fabrics, food, etc.).

The large aperture spectrophotometer PS809 incorporates a nano-integrated spectral device and a silicon photodiode array, supporting simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement. It is widely used in industries such as plastics & electronics, paints & inks, textiles & apparel, printing, ceramics, and food. It is an ideal choice for precise laboratory analysis and industrial production quality control.

I. Large-bore design, specifically engineered for complex samples

1. 50 mm Measurement Aperture: Paired with a 120 mm integrating sphere, achieving uniform illumination and reception over a large area, effectively reducing measurement errors caused by sample texture, granules, and uneven color distribution. Particularly suitable for the color inspection of non-uniform samples such as rough surfaces, fabrics, food, powders, and granules.

2. D/8 Optical Geometry with Simultaneous SCI/SCE Measurement: Adopting diffuse illumination and 8° viewing geometry conforming to international standards, it simultaneously acquires SCI (Specular Component Included) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded) data, meeting the analytical requirements for gloss effects in different application scenarios and providing comprehensive data support for material appearance quality.

Large-bore design, specifically engineered for complex samples


II. Precision Spectral Analysis, Reliable and Stable Data

1. High Repeatability: After warm-up and calibration, 30 consecutive measurements on a standard white plate at 5-second intervals yield chromaticity value repeatability of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03. Spectral reflectance standard deviation ≤ 0.1% (≤ 0.2% within the 400-700 nm band), ensuring the accuracy and stability of fine color difference identification.

2. Excellent Inter-Instrument Agreement: ΔE*ab ≤ 0.35 (average of measurements on 12 BCRA Series II color tiles), ensuring consistent color data transfer and benchmarking across multiple devices and laboratories, supporting group-level quality management.

3. Full-Band Accurate Acquisition: Measurement wavelength range 400-700 nm, wavelength interval 10 nm, half-bandwidth 10 nm, reflectance range 0-200%, achieving high-fidelity capture of sample spectral information.

Reliable and Stable Data


III. Advanced Optical System, Comprehensive and Powerful Functions

1. Nano-Integrated Spectral Device: Adopting advanced nano-integrated spectral technology paired with a dual-row 20-group silicon photodiode array, it achieves high-speed, high-sensitivity spectral acquisition with a measurement time of approximately 1 second, significantly improving inspection efficiency.

2. Multiple Light Sources and Observation Conditions: Built-in over 40 standard observation light sources (D65, A, C, F-series, LED series, etc.) with 2°/10° observer angles, capable of simulating color appearance under various illumination environments to meet different industry standard requirements.

3. Rich Colorimetric Indices: Beyond conventional color spaces (CIE LAB, XYZ, LCh, HunterLab, etc.) and color difference formulas (ΔE*ab, ΔE*00, ΔE*cmc, etc.), it also supports whiteness WI (multiple standards), yellowness YI, staining fastness, color change fastness, strength, hiding power, color density CMYK, and other professional indices, comprehensively covering the quality control needs of industries such as plastics, textiles, coatings, and printing.

Advanced Optical System, Comprehensive and Powerful Functions


IV. Smart Operation and Data Management, Suitable for Industrial Applications

1. Smart Color Chart Matching: Built-in universal electronic color chart library for rapid matching from physical samples to industry-standard color chart numbers, improving color matching and quality inspection efficiency.

2. 7-inch Large Touchscreen: Equipped with a TFT true-color capacitive touchscreen, intuitively displaying spectral graphs/data, colorimetric values, color difference plots, pass/fail judgments, and color bias — clear results at a glance with smooth operation.

3. Massive Storage Capacity: Stores up to 1,000 master samples and 30,000 test samples, meeting the data storage and traceability requirements of industrial mass production inspection.

4. Cross-Platform Software Support: Accompanied by professional quality management software (download from official website), supporting in-depth data analysis, batch management, remote transmission, and report export, facilitating the construction of a digital color management system.

5. Multi-Language System: Built-in Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and other languages, adapting to global application scenarios.

Smart Operation and Data Management, Suitable for Industrial Applications


V. Industrial Durability and Environmental Adaptability

1. Long-Life Illumination Light Source: Combined LED light source with a service life of 10 years or >2 million measurements, significantly reducing equipment maintenance costs.

2. Wide Environmental Adaptability: Operating temperature range 0-40°C, humidity 0-85%RH (non-condensing), suitable for most production and inspection scenarios at altitudes below 2000 m. Storage temperature -20-50°C, ensuring safe equipment storage.

3. Stable Power Supply: 24 V DC, 3 A power adapter ensures stability for long-term continuous operation.

Industrial Durability and Environmental Adaptability



Product Model

PS809

Product Name

Large Aperture Spectrophotometer

Optical Geometry

D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing);
Conforming to standards CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7

Features

Large aperture spectrophotometer using D/8 optical geometry with a Φ50 mm large measurement aperture. The instrument has a wide measurement area with highly representative data, ideal for color measurement of complex samples.
Used for precise color measurement and quality control in industries such as plastics & electronics, paints & inks, textiles & apparel printing & dyeing, printing, ceramics, and food; suitable for precise color analysis and communication in laboratory settings.

Light Source

Combined LED light source

Integrating Sphere Size

120 mm

Specular Component

Simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement

Spectrophotometric Method

Nano-integrated spectral device

Sensor

Silicon photodiode array (dual-array, 20 groups)

Measurement Wavelength Range

400-700 nm

Wavelength Interval

10 nm

Half-Bandwidth

10 nm

Reflectance Range

0-200%

Measurement Aperture

Φ50 mm

Observation Light Sources

D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, CWF, DLF, TL83, TL84, TPL5, U30, B, U35, NBF, ID50, ID65, LED-B1, LED-B2, LED-B3, LED-B4, LED-B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1, LED-V1, LED-V2, LED-C2, LED-C3, LED-C5

Observer Angle

2°/10°

Color Spaces

CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99, Munsell (C/2)

Color Difference Formulas

ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc(2:1), ΔE*cmc(1:1), ΔE*00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter)

Other Chromaticity Indices

Spectral reflectance, WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, R457, AATCC, Hunter, Taube, Berger, Stensby), YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), Tint (CIE/ISO, ASTM E313-20), Metamerism Index MI, Staining fastness, Color change fastness, Strength, Hiding power, Color density CMYK

Repeatability

Spectral reflectance: standard deviation ≤ 0.1% (≤ 0.2% within 400-700 nm);
Colorimetric values: ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03 (average of 30 measurements on a white plate at 5-second intervals after warm-up and calibration)

Inter-Instrument Agreement

ΔE*ab ≤ 0.35 (average of measurements on 12 BCRA Series II color tiles)

Display

Spectral graph/data, sample colorimetric values, color difference values/graph, pass/fail results, color bias

Measurement Time

Approx. 1 s

Measurement Mode

Single measurement, average measurement (2-99 times)

Dimensions

210 × 245 × 188 mm

Weight

3.1 Kg

Power Supply

24 V DC, 3 A power adapter

Light Source Lifespan

10 years or >2 million measurements

Display Screen

TFT true-color 7-inch capacitive touchscreen

Interface

USB, Bluetooth

Storage

1,000 standard samples, 30,000 test samples

Language

Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian

Operating Temperature Range

0-40°C, 0-85%RH (non-condensing), altitude below 2000 m

Storage Temperature Range

-20-50°C, 0-85%RH (non-condensing)

Accessories

Power adapter, data cable, user manual, quality management software (download from official website), white plate, Petri dishes × 2

Optional Accessories

Micro printer

Note

Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to the actual product sold. Changes are made without prior notice.



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FAQs About  Spectrocolorimeter

A colorimeter is used to measure absorbance at selected wavelengths with the help of filters, which is suitable for rapid comparison of colors. A more advanced spectrophotometer has a monochromator. It can measure a larger range of the spectrum of light and is more accurate. You can also get detailed color data at visible and non-visible wavelengths.


The concentration of colored compounds in a solution is determined by the use of a colorimeter test. It can be used to measure the quality of the product. The colorimeter test determines the presence of contamination or observes chemical reactions by measuring the extent to which a solution absorbs light at a given wavelength.


In the study of chemical reactions, calorimetry deals with changes in heat (energy and enthalpy). Spectrophotometry is the measurement of the light absorbance or light transmittance to determine the concentration or color of a solution. The first one monitors the thermal processes, whereas the second one addresses the aspects of light and color.


A calorimeter is used to measure heat that is gained or lost during a chemical or physical reaction. A sample is taken in an insulated container, and a temperature change is measured. This assists in computing the alterations in energy by the equation Q = mcΔT, where Q is heat.


The ΔE (Delta E) formula of the CIELAB color space is usually used to measure color difference. The difference is measured in a colorimeter or spectrophotometer to gauge the level of perceptibility of the difference between two samples in terms of L*a*b*.


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