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TS1010 Spectrodensitometer (Standard Edition)

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3nh TS1010 Spectrodensitometer (Standard Edition) is a premium print quality testing device specifically built for professional printing houses and packaging enterprises. Equipped with a dual-array 40-group silicon photodiode sensor, it accurately measures key indicators including optical density, dot area, dot gain, and trapping ratio, while supporting a density scanning function to comprehensively analyze print quality distribution. Delivering first-grade metrology accuracy, the TS1010 provides dependable data support across the entire production workflow. The TS1010 stands out for its 'Professional Precision and Authoritative Reliability': its planar grating spectrophotometric technology achieves a density repeatability of 0.001D, while the density scanning feature enables full-format quality analysis of printed media. Whether for in-process quality control or authoritative pre-shipment inspections, the TS1010 delivers professional, accurate, and traceable measurement data, making it an essential tool for small-to-medium printing enterprises seeking quality upgrades.


1. Comprehensive Coverage of All Printing Metrics for One-Stop Quality Control

Built-in with ISO Status T, E, A, I, and M multi-density standards, the TS1010 supports professional printing metrics including density value/difference, dot area and dot gain, trapping ratio, print contrast, hue error and grayness, printing plate inspection, and density scanning. It fulfills all-around quality control needs from pre-press adjustment to finished product sampling, providing in-depth print quality data analysis to support process optimization and quality enhancement.

Comprehensive Coverage of All Printing Metrics


2. Three Interchangeable Apertures to Handle Diverse Samples Effortlessly

Standardized with three interchangeable measurement apertures—Φ11mm, Φ6mm, and Φ3mm. The large aperture is suited for uniform surfaces like paper and fabric; the small apertures target film dots, fine color bars, or PCB color patches. Covering most professional printing measurement scenarios, it offers exceptional cost-performance and serves as a premier choice for professional inspection entry.

Three Interchangeable Apertures


3. Full-Band Spectrum Visualization to Reveal Color Essence

Featuring a wavelength range of 400–700nm sampled accurately at 10nm intervals, the device generates real-time spectral reflectance curves. The shape of these curves allows direct observation of metamerism, providing intuitive physical evidence for color formulation validation and raw material evaluation.

Full-Band Spectrum Visualization


4. Standard 45/0 Optical Structure Aligned with Human Visual Perception

Utilizing a geometric design of 45° circumferential illumination and 0° reception, the instrument perfectly matches the CIE No. 15 standard. This structure effectively suppresses specular reflection interference caused by surface texture, directional gloss, or brushed finishes, ensuring measurement data closely reflects true human color perception.

Standard 45/0 Optical Structure Aligned with Human Visual Perception


5. Four Measurement Conditions (M0–M3) Fully Compliant with International Standards

Complies with all four illumination conditions specified by ISO 13655:

M0 (Illuminant A): Suitable for traditional color evaluation.

M1 (Illuminant D50): Simulates daylight, adhering to mainstream international standards.

M2 (UV Cut): Excludes UV fluorescence interference, specifically designed for samples containing optical brighteners (OBA).

M3 (M2 + Polarizing Filter): Effectively eliminates surface glare, ideal for high-gloss prints or metallic luster materials. Note: Under M3 polarization mode, repeatability and inter-instrument agreement parameters are slightly adjusted; refer to technical specifications for details.

Four Measurement Conditions (M0–M3) Fully Compliant with International Standards


6. Multi-Platform Software Support for Effortless Data Management

The companion software is fully compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, HarmonyOS, and WeChat Mini-Programs, enabling seamless data export, report generation, and remote collaboration. Paired with Netmetric network calibration features, calibration parameters can be updated online in real time, ensuring data consistency and long-term stability across multiple devices.

Multi-Platform Software Support


Target Industry Applications

Professional Printing: Precision density measurement and quality control for packaging and commercial printing.

Inspection Agencies: Authoritative measurement equipment for third-party testing and quality certification.

Packaging Enterprises: Comprehensive printing quality testing for color boxes, labels, and flexible packaging.

Ink Manufacturing: Ink R&D, quality control, and factory shipment inspection.

Publishing & Printing: Quality control for books, periodicals, and picture albums.

Applications


Model

TS1010

Illumination Geometry

45/0 (45° circumferential uniform illumination, 0° reception); Complies with ISO 5-4, CIE No. 15

Features

High-precision spectrodensitometer widely used for precise color measurement and quality control in ink printing, film processing, textile dyeing, plastics, and electronics. Ideal for accurate optical density and dot gain measurement in ink printing.

Light Source

Combined LED light source, UV light source

Spectrophotometric Mode

Planar grating spectrophotometry

Sensor

Silicon photodiode array (dual-array, 40 groups)

Wavelength Range

400–700 nm

Wavelength Interval

10 nm

Half Bandwidth

10 nm

Reflectance Range

0–200%

Reflectance Resolution

0.01%

Measurement Conditions

Complies with ISO 13655 conditions: M0 (CIE Illuminant A), M1 (CIE Illuminant D50), M2 (UV Cut), M3 (M2 + Polarizing Filter)

Density Standards

ISO Status T, E, A, I, M

Density Range

0.0 D – 3.0 D

Density Indices

Density value, density difference, dot area, dot gain, trapping, printing characteristics, print contrast, tone error and grayness, printing plate, density scanning

Measuring Aperture

Φ11mm,Φ6mm,Φ3mm

Color Spaces

CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, HunterLAB, s-RGB, βxy, DIN Lab99, Munsell

Color Difference Formulas

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

Other Colorimetric Indices

Spectral reflectance, Whiteness (ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73, CIE, ISO2470/R457, AATCC, Hunter, Taube, Berger, Stensby), Yellowness (ASTM D1925, ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73), Tint (ASTM E313-00), Metamerism Index (MI), Color Fastness to Staining, Color Change Fastness, Color Strength (Dye Strength, Tinting Power), Opacity, 555 Tone Classification, Blackness (My, dM)

Observer Angle

2° / 10°

Illuminant

D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6,F7(DLF),F8 ,F9,F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/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

Measurement Time

Approx. 1s

Display Resolution

Density value: 0.001;

Repeatability

Density: Within 0.001D

Colorimetric: ΔE*ab within 0.02 (Average of 30 measurements on white plate at 5s intervals after warm-up & calibration - except M3)

Inter-Instrument Agreement

ΔE*ab within 0.25 (Average across 14 BCRA Series II color tiles - except M3)

Measurement Method

Single measurement, Average measurement (2–99 times)

Locating Method

Integrated physical positioning hole

Dimensions

170*75*91.7mm

Weight

Approx. 600 g

Battery Capacity

Rechargeable lithium battery; 5000 measurements within 8 hours

Light Source Lifespan

5 years or over 3 million measurements

Display Screen

3.5-inch TFT color capacitive touchscreen

Interfaces

USB, Bluetooth

Data Storage

10,000 records

Software Support

Android, iOS, Windows, WeChat Mini-Program, HarmonyOS

Languages

Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian

Operating Environment

0–40°C, 0–85% RH (non-condensing), Altitude: Below 2000m

Storage Environment

-20–50°C, 0–85% RH (non-condensing)

Network Correction

Supports Netmetric

Accuracy Guarantee

Guaranteed First-Grade Metrology Compliance

Standard Accessories

Power Adapter, Data Cable, Built-in Lithium Battery, User Manual, QC Software (downloadable), Black & White Calibration Box, Protective Cover, Polarizing Filter Box

Optional Accessories

Micro Printer, Netmetric

Remarks

Technical specifications are for reference only and subject to actual sales products.



Our Valued Clients

  • Siegwerk Druckfarben  ink company
  • ​altana ink company
  • fujifilm sericol inks
  • hunbergroup chemicals ink company
  • Gail Print Paper Bags Packaging
  • Marico
  • Toyo Ink Malaysia Coloring ink
  • T&K Toka Co. Ltd  ink company

FAQs About TS1010  Spectrodensitometer

The "accuracy" of a colorimeter refers to how closely its measurement results align with the true values, primarily influenced by systematic errors and random errors, how closely its measured color data (e.g., Lab values, density) aligns with the true color properties of a sample or certified standard. Specifically, it includes key indicators such as color coordinate accuracy, luminance accuracy, and data repeatability.

It reflects the instrument’s ability to minimize deviations caused by component variations, environmental factors, or calibration drift—ensuring results reliably represent the actual color, which is critical for quality control and brand consistency in industries like printing, food, textiles, paint and coatings.

To ensure a consistent color perception, observers should look at samples at a 45° light angle and 0° viewing angle to reduce glare.


Follow the calibration steps form 3nh. Don’t touch the sample and drop the measurement light to eliminate external light.


The machine used to measure color is primarily called a colorimeter or spectrophotometer. 

Spectrophotometer: The most common and precise type. It analyzes light reflected/transmitted by an object across the visible spectrum to quantify color accurately. A spectrophotometer can measure colors on smooth or matte surfaces, as well as textured, glossy, mirror-like surfaces, and special effect colors. It measures the reflected light of a sample at a fixed angle (e.g., 45˚) or captures light reflected at all angles to calculate color measurements that closely match what the human eye perceives. Additionally, similar to how humans flip a sample to view colors from different angles, a spectrophotometer is suitable for measuring a variety of materials and surface characteristics. Widely used in industries like paint, textiles, plastics, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and printing. 

Colorimeter: Also called photoelectric integrating colorimeter, a simpler, more cost-effective option. It measures color based on three primary colors (RGB) and is suitable for basic color matching needs. A photoelectric integrating colorimeter is a color measurement device based on the photoelectric integration principle. It directly measures the tristimulus values XYZ of an object's color using three color filters (red, green, blue) and silicon photocells as three sensors. The color measurement principle of this instrument imitates the human eye's mechanism of perceiving the three primary colors (red, green, blue). It corrects the relative spectral sensitivity of the detector through color filters to match the CIE-recommended spectral tristimulus value functions x(λ), y(λ), and z(λ).

Spectrocolorimeter: Combines the functions of spectrophotometers and colorimeters, offering both spectral data and color space values for comprehensive analysis.

Lightbooths come in different dimensions. A typical tabletop model occupies 0.5-1 m². The bigger industrial variants take up 2-4 m².  If you have special requirements, we can customize the product according to your size


For professional paint matching (decorative, automotive, industrial, metallic/pearlescent), these are the top-performing spectrophotometers from 3nh — optimized for formulation, batch consistency, metamerism control, and field/shop matching:


1. 3nh YS6060 Premium Benchtop (Best Lab & Formulation)

  • d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control (360–780nm)

  • ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015, IIA ≤ 0.2 — ultra-precise for R&D

  • Multi-apertures (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)

  • Transmission + reflection modes

  • Best for: Paint lab formulation, fluorescent pigments, color standardization

2. 3nh TS7700 Portable (Best On-Site / Production)

  • d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02

  • Large Φ20mm aperture — averages texture/sheen

  • Fast, handheld, rugged

  • Best for: Paint store counters, job-site matching, production QC

3. 3nh MS3008 Multi-Angle (Metallic / Pearlescent Paints)

  • 8-angle measurement (15°/25°/45°/75°/110° + others)Threenh

  • For flip-flop, sparkle, pearlescent, metallic coatings

  • High stability for special-effect finishes

  • Best for: Automotive paint, powder coatings, metallic pigments, High-end industrial coatings, automotive OEM

4. 3nh YS3010 / YS3060 (Mid-Range Portable)

  • d/8°, SCI/SCE, UV adjustable

  • Interchangeable apertures (Φ4/8mm)

  • Bluetooth + USB

  • Best for: General paint store matching, routine QC

Short Best Recommendations

  • Lab formulation / R&D: 3nh YS6060

  • Portable on-site / paint store: 3nh TS7700

  • Metallic / pearlescent paint: 3nh MS3008

  • Entry-level portable: 3nh YS3010


All deliver stable spectral data, minimal metamerism, and perfect batch-to-batch consistency — critical for paint matching.


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