Color Scanner Enhanced Colour Measurement Tool
The revolutionary handheld color-measurement tool that accurately reads colour on a wide range of surfaces and materials to produce a precise match with any of thousands of colours from available electronic fan decks.
Key Highlights
Optical Geometry: 45/0 circular uniform illumination geometry;
Dual aperture (10 mm, 5 mm,);
Rich color spaces & color‑difference formulas;
Good repeatability: ΔE*ab ≤0.022;
full‑featured PC color‑management software supported;
Widely applied in plastics, paints & coatings, ink, ceramic, traffic‑safety material laboratory R&D and incoming‑batch QC;
3nh TS-23C spectrophotometer is a standard spectrophotometer that using a 45/0 optical geometry and features planar grating spectral splitting technology and a silicon photodiode array (dual array of 40 groups) sensor, ensuring stable performance. Capable of full-band spectral analysis from 400 to 700 nm。It can accurately reproduce the true colors of plastics, textiles, and various paint coatings, avoiding metamerism and making the measurement results more reliable. Instrument inter-machine variation is strictly controlled within ΔE*ab≤0.2 ,to ensure color consistency between the production line and the global supply chain. It is widely used in industries such as plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and clothing printing and dyeing, printing, and ceramics for precise color measurement and quality control.
Optical geometry: It adopts a 45/0 optical structure (45° ring-shaped illumination and 0° reception), Eliminating orientation dependence significantly reduces interference from the texture of matte and textured materials, making the measurement results closer to the actual perception of the human eye.
Combined full-spectrum LED light source: The full-band balanced LED light source ensures sufficient spectral distribution in the visible light range, avoiding the spectral deficiencies of white LEDs in specific bands, thus guaranteeing the instrument's measurement speed and the accuracy of the measurement results.
Industry Standards: Compliant with multiple authoritative standards including CIE, ISO, ASTM, and national standards, ensuring accurate measurement specifications.

Repeatability accuracy: using dual-array 40-group silicon photodiode sensor,It achieves fine spectral dispersion and high-sensitivity photosensitive acquisition across the entire 400-700nm wavelength range, providing core technical support for the instrument's ultra-high repeatability accuracy of ΔE*ab≤0.022, restoring subtle color differences in samples, and meeting the color control needs of high-precision industries.
Inter-station consistency:The difference between production lines is controlled within an ultra-small range of ΔE*ab≤0.2, ensuring that color standards remain consistent across multiple production lines, workshops, and regions, thus meeting the comprehensive quality control needs of large enterprises and supply chain factories.

Rich color space:CIE LAB、XYZ、Yxy、LCh、CIE LUV、s-RGB、HunterLab、βxy、DIN Lab99、Munsell (C/2) Multiple color spaces,Meets the requirements of different industry standards.
Supports 8 color difference formulas:ΔEab、ΔEuv、ΔE94、ΔEcmc(2:1)、ΔEcmc(1:1)、ΔE00、DINΔE99、ΔE (Hunter), Adaptable to color difference assessment in different scenarios.
Comprehensive colorimetric index: In addition to commonly used color index measurements, it also provides whiteness index, yellowness index, metamerism index, blackness, Tint (ASTM E313-00), Munsell (C/2), staining fastness, color change fastness, force content, color density (CMYK), and opacity (some are achieved through PC software /APP software).
Supports observation of 41 light sources:It covers 41 evaluation light sources and simulates color performance under different lighting environments.

User-friendly interface: Equipped with a 3.5-inch TFT true-color capacitive touchscreen, it can display spectrum/data, sample colorimetric values, color difference values/graphs, pass/fail results, color simulation, Color Offset, and other results to meet diverse industry needs.
Portable design:It features an ergonomic and lightweight design, making it comfortable to hold and easy to carry to workshops, outdoor testing sites, and other measurement scenarios.
Long battery life: With a built-in high-performance lithium battery, it can perform 10,000 tests in 8 hours, meeting the needs of long-term continuous operation.
High measurement efficiency:A single measurement takes approximately 1.5 seconds, balancing accuracy with measurement speed.

Dual-caliber configuration: Equipped with dual-aperture (10mm platform + 5mm platform), it can flexibly adapt to large and small size samples.
Multi-industry adaptation:Used for precise color measurement and quality control in industries such as plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and apparel printing and dyeing, printing, and ceramics.

We manufacture high-performance spectrophotometers, color testers and standard light sources. Our accurate, durable equipment helps factories achieve uniform color quality across coatings, plastics, printing and textiles worldwide.
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Spectrocolorimeter | |
Model | TS-23C |
Illumination/Observation system | 45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, vertical viewing); Comply with CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7 |
Features | The standard version of the spectrophotometer is used for precise color measurement and quality control in industries such as plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and clothing printing and dyeing, printing, and ceramics. |
Light Source | Combined LED Light |
Spectral separation device | Flat Grating |
Detector | Silicon photodiode array (dual array, 40 groups) |
Wavelength Range | 400~700nm |
Wavelength Pitch | 10nm |
Half Bandwidth | 10nm |
Reflectance resolution | 0.01% |
Reflectance Range | 0~200% |
Measuring Aperture | Dual aperture:10mm platform+5mm platform |
Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99,Munsell(C/2) |
Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter) |
Other Colorimetric Index | WI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter), |
Observer Angle | 2°/10° |
Illuminant | 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, |
Display Data | Spectrogram/Values, Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, Pass/Fail Result, Color Offset |
Measurement Time | About 1.5s |
Display resolution | 0.01 |
Repeatability | Spectral reflectance: MAV,Standard deviation within 0.1% (400 nm to 700 nm: within 0.2%) |
Inter-instrument Error | MAV,Within ΔE*ab 0.2 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
Measurement mode | Single Measurement, Average Measurement(2-99) |
Size(L*W*H) | 169X73X87mm |
Weight | About 446g |
Battery power | Li-ion battery. 5000 measurements within 8 hours |
Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements |
Display | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
Interface | USB, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Data memory | Standard 1000 Pcs, Sample 20000 Pcs |
Language | Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, Russian |
Software | Andriod,iOS,Windows,WeChat Mini Program |
Working Environment | Temperature: 0~40℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation);altitude: less than 2000 m |
Storage Environment | Temperature: -20~50℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation) |
Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, USB Cable, Built-in li-ion battery, User Manual, software(download from the website)White and Black Calibration Board, Protective Cover, Measuring Apertures |
Optional Accessory | Micro Printer, Powder Test Box, Universal test components, Locating Plate |
Note | Technical specifications are for reference only; the actual product sold shall prevail. |
FAQs About Portable Spectrophotometers
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Colorimeters is a color measurement device that are used to capture, communicate, and evaluate color. Colorimeters are more affordable, portable, and easier to use, making them a suitable choice for basic color measurement applications, ideal for quick and routine tests.
spectrophotometers offer higher precision and comprehensive data analysis, are better for research, development, and when dealing with complex or highly precise requirements. The biggest difference is in capability and usage. Spectrophotometers are incredibly powerful and can offer more in-depth color measurements than a colorimeter, such as spectral data.
Colorimeters are primarily used for color quality control, while spectrophotometers are used for analysis and formulation. You can choose the appropriate color measurement equipment according to your application needs.
The color of chemical products is measured by using a colorimeter or spectrophotometer. The instruments measure the amount of light that gets absorbed or reflected by a substance. It may be used to determine concentration, purity, or compliance with product standards.
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.
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