3nh TS1060 Spectrodensitometer (Advanced Edition) is the flagship model of the spectrodensitometer series, custom-engineered for high-end printing enterprises, precision electronics manufacturers, research institutes, and quality inspection agencies. Utilizing planar grating spectrophotometric technology and equipped with a dual-array 40-group silicon photodiode sensor, it achieves a density repeatability of 0.001D, supports density scanning, and guarantees First-Grade Metrology Compliance. The TS1060 stands out for its 'Flagship Precision and Ultimate Performance': inter-instrument agreement is optimized to within ΔE*ab 0.18 (reaching industry-leading standards to ensure high data consistency across multiple devices and production plants), 7 measurement apertures provide full-scenario coverage from standard to extreme testing requirements, and 20,000-record storage paired with professional software enables comprehensive data management and quality traceability. Whether for research-grade precision measurement or authoritative testing, TS1060 is the ultimate choice for users demanding perfection in quality.
Equipped with 7 measurement apertures: Φ11mm, Φ10mm, Φ6mm, Φ5mm, Φ3mm, Φ2mm, and Φ1.5mm. The ultra-small 1.5mm aperture accurately measures micro-text, fine graphics, and delicate electronic components. A single device handles everything from micro-areas to large color patches without requiring multiple instrument purchases, significantly lowering capital investment and management complexity.

Achieves density repeatability ≤ 0.001D and colorimetric repeatability ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02 (30-measurement white plate average at 5s intervals after the instrument is preheated and calibrated, except M3). Inter-instrument agreement is controlled within ΔE*ab ≤ 0.18 (average across 14 BCRA Series II color tiles, except M3). For group enterprises operating across multiple factories, it guarantees seamless measurement consistency across devices, workshops, and plants. For inspection institutions, it ensures test reports carry equal authority and comparability.

Onboard storage holds up to 20,000 measurement records with seamless multi-terminal synchronization across Android, iOS, Windows, WeChat Mini-Program, and HarmonyOS. Automatically generates professional analytical reports with one-click export functionality.

Combines planar grating spectrophotometry with a dual-array 40-group silicon photodiode array sensor for research-grade spectral acquisition and analytical precision. Density repeatability within 0.001D captures subtle density and color variances. Supports continuous multi-point density scanning to generate full-format density distribution curves, comprehensively evaluating printing uniformity.

Guaranteed First-Grade Metrology Compliance ensures measurement data authority and traceability, fulfilling rigorous demands for quality inspection, scientific experiments, ISO quality system certifications, and high-end client audits. Helps enterprises pass client factory audits smoothly and improves brand prestige.

Supports Netmetric network calibration, enabling accumulated measurement deviations caused by long-term instrument use to be corrected remotely over the network. It also allows systematic calibration and alignment of all instruments within an organization and across its supply chain, significantly reducing inter-instrument measurement variation. For group enterprises with multiple factories and production lines, Netmetric enables unified quality standards and centralized management across sites, substantially reducing communication costs and quality risks associated with cross-factory collaboration.

High-End Printing: Precision color measurement for fine art books, luxury packaging, and anti-counterfeiting printing.
Precision Electronics: Precise appearance color testing for smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.
Research Institutes: Color science research and optical property testing of materials.
Quality Inspection: Authoritative equipment for third-party testing agencies and metrology institutions.
Enterprise Groups: Unified printing quality standard management across multi-factory groups.
Brand Quality Control: Global supplier quality management and incoming material inspection for premium brands.

Model | TS1060 |
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,Φ10mm,Φ6mm,Φ5mm,Φ3mm,Φ2mm,Φ1.5mm |
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 0.18 (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 | 20,000 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. |
FAQs About TS1060 Spectrodensitometer
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*.
In a Pantone light box, the tubes last around 2000 to 3000 hours, after which the brightness and color should be assessed for replacement.
Threenh Technology colorimeter is shipped with an operating instructions and video of English version.If you need an electronic version of the user manual, you can download it from our website download center
For paint formulation accuracy, the 3NH top spectrophotometers prioritize high spectral resolution, excellent repeatability, superior inter-instrument agreement (IIA), d/8° integrating sphere design, and compatibility with advanced formulation software. Below are the leading models
High precision with d/8° integrating sphere, excellent repeatability and inter-instrument agreement. Ideal for laboratory color analysis, accurate paint formulation and strict quality control. Perfect for opaque and translucent paints. Pairs seamlessly with Pecolor software for precise recipe calculation.
Best for: High-end industrial coatings, R&D, and demanding formulation labs, High-volume paint labs, global color standardization
Compact and easy to operate, supports SCI/SCE measurement. Perfect for on-site color matching, production line inspection and daily paint tinting control. Seamlessly connects to PeColor for on-the-go formulation, rugged, easy-to-use, designed for high-throughput retail environments.
Best for: Retail paint stores, fast, accurate counter matching, On-site tinting, production line checks
Professional for metallic, pearlescent and special-effect paints. Captures angular color variation to meet high-end automotive and coating formulation requirements. Captures complex light behavior for perfect effect-paint matches.
Best for: Automotive, specialty coatings
All these instruments deliver superior performance by measuring precise spectral data, which is the foundation for accurate, repeatable, and cost-saving paint formulation.
A colorimeter or spectrophotometer should be used to measure the color of a solution. The instrument directs light through the liquid and quantifies absorbance at certain wavelengths. The values obtained indicate the color intensity of the solution and, by default, the concentration of the solution.
For premier glass quality grading (color, transmittance, haze, coating uniformity, architectural/auto/optical glass), the top 3nh & industry-leading instruments are:
d/8° integrating sphere, 360–780nm, UV adjustable
Dual mode: reflectance + transmission
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015, IIA ≤ 0.2, haze measurement
Multi-apertures (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)
Ideal: colored glass, coated glass, optical glass, lab R&D
d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.01 (repeatability)
Large transmission compartment
Best for: high-end architectural glass, Low-E coated glass
d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
Handheld, fast, non-destructive
Best for: line checks, incoming glass, on-site grading
45/0 geometry, ΔE*ab ≤ 0.04
Touchscreen, rugged
Best for: solid-color glass, routine QC
Top lab: YS6060
Ultra-precision: TS8560
Portable production: ST70
Economical QC: NS810
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