Compact, Lightweight and Ergonomically designed colorimetric spectrophotometer TS8450 is a 45/0 optical portable desktop spectrophotometer, with 256 pixels dual array CMOS image sensor, imported white board, and gives consideration to the speed of measurement and the convenience of operation.
Key Highlights
Adopt combination full spectrum LED light source and UV light source
CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,βxy,Munsell(C/2) color space
7-inch industrial grade hd touch screen
Excellent repeatability (ΔEab ≤0.02) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤0.15)
SQCX Color management software
Efficient color matching and quality inspection for textiles, paints, plastics, and printing industries
TS8450 is a 45/0 optical portable desktop spectrophotometer, with 256 pixels dual array CMOS image sensor, imported white board, and gives consideration to the speed of measurement and the convenience of operation. It features with repeatability Δ E * ab easily control within 0.02, and inner instrument errors Δ E * ab control within 0.15. This accuracy measurement makes it good to use in the lab color accurate analysis and transfer. The TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer is also good to measure the brightness factor and color coordinates of traffic signs, markings and reflective films.Including GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors, it can customize the rectangular tolerance of polygons manually.
TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer color measurement instrument is equipped with a single customized 18/8/4mm measurement diameter. TS8450 colorimetric spectrophotometer is ideal instrument for manufactruing process control and QC laboratories, it is compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed. Used for accurate color measurement and quality control in plastic electronics, paint and ink, textile and garment printing and dyeing, printing, ceramics and other industries; It can be also used for fluorescence sample measurement. In addition, TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer is suitable for measuring the brightness factor and chromaticity coordinate of traffic road signs, marking lines and reflective film. It contains GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors and it can customize the rectangular tolerance of polygons manually.
This compatibility throughout the line makes the TS8450 the perfect choice for a color management network. You can build a network system in which color formulation laboratories, QC divisions, geographically dispersed production facilities, and upstream suppliers uniformly obtain consistent measurement values and speak the same color language. The spectrometer instrument is a sphere-based, compact instrument combining cost-effectiveness with true measurement accuracy and integrity. It's ruggedly constructed to stand up to the production floor environment and provide years of stable performance.
1.Adopt combination full spectrum LED light source and UV light source
Full band balanced LED light source ensures sufficient spectral distribution in visible light range, avoids the spectral loss of white LED in specific band, ensures the accuracy of instrument measurement speed and measurement results, and professional UV light source ensures more reliable UV testing.

2.A variety of color space, a variety of observation light sources
TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer color measurement instrument provides CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,βxy,Munsell(C/2) color space, and D65,A,C,D50,F2(CWF),F7(DLF),F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) light sources, which can meet the special measurement requirements under different measurement conditions.
3.Calirbation Certificate
Each TS8450 spectrophotometer has been verified and tested. After leaving the factory, each instrument is verified according to the measurement standards of authoritative verification departments, and the measurement data are traceable to the National Metrotechnical Institute to ensure the authority of the instrument test data.
4.Industrial-grade HD touch screen, easy to use user interface
Using 7-inch industrial grade hd touch screen, smooth operation, the user interface is easy to use and it makes the operation to become comfortable and convenient.

5.Color management software
SQCX quality management software with TS8450 spectrophotometer is suitable for quality monitoring and color data management in various industries. Data the user's color management, compare color differences, generate test reports, provide multiple color space measurement data, and customize the customer's color management.

6.Optional Accessory
Micro printer, foot switch, rotating bracket can be freely selected according to the needs.

| Model | TS8450 |
| Optical Geometry | 45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, 0 degree viewing angle) |
| Comply to CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7 | |
| Characteristic | Enhanced spectrophotometer, used for precise color analysis and color communication in laboratories; suitable for accurate color measurement and quality control in industries such as plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and apparel dyeing and printing, printing, and ceramics; can also be used for measuring fluorescent samples. |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ40mm |
| Light Source | Combined full spectrum LED light source, UV light source |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Flat Grating |
| Sensors | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 400~700nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Semiband Width | 10nm |
| Measured Reflectance Range | 0~200% |
| Measuring Aperture | Customized single aperture,LAV:Φ18mm/Φ20mm;MAV:Φ8mm/Φ10mm;SAV:Φ4mm/Φ5mm |
| Specular Component | 45/0 |
| 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), |
| YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM 313), | |
| Metamerism Index MI, | |
| Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity | |
| 8° Glossiness,555 tone classification | |
| 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) |
| Displayed Data | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Simulation, Color Offset |
| Measuring Time | About 1.8s |
| Repeatability | Chromaticity value: MAV/SCI, within ΔE*ab 0.02 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration) |
| Inter-instrument Error | MAV/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.15 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
| Measurement Mode | Single Measurement, Average Measurement(2-99times) |
| Locating Method | / |
| Dimension | L*W*H=370X240X260mm |
| Weight | About 7.8kg |
| Battery | AC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply |
| Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements |
| Display | 7-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Data Port | USB, Bluetooth ®5.0, trigger switch interface |
| Data Storage | Standard 1000 Pcs, Sample 30000 Pcs |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese |
| Operating Environment | 0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing), Altitude < 2000m |
| Storage Environment | -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing) |
| Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide, PC Software(Download from office website), White and Black Calibration Cavity, Protective Cover, Aperture (Optional Aperture) |
| Optional Accessory | Micro Printer, Foot Switch, Rotating Bracket |
| Notes | Technical parameters are only for reference, subject to the actual sale of the product |
FAQs About TS8450 Benchtop Spectrophotometers
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 wallpaper color consistency & quality control (including solid-color, printed, textured, and embossed wallpapers), these 3nh spectrophotometers deliver optimal performance:
d/8° integrating sphere, SCI/SCE dual mode
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.01 (repeatability), IIA ≤ 0.1
Multi-apertures (Φ3/8/15/25mm) — ideal for large patterned wallpapers
UV control (for optical brighteners in paper)
Best for: Lab formulation, color standardization, batch-to-batch consistency

d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
Handheld, fast, non-destructive
Large aperture (Φ20mm) averages out texture/pattern unevenness
Best for: Production line checks, warehouse incoming inspection, on-site matching

d/8°, interchangeable apertures (Φ4/8mm + 1×3mm)
High stability for rough/embossed surfaces
UV included for fluorescent inks/papers
Best for: Complex printed, textured, or metallic-effect wallpapers

45/0 geometry, ΔE*ab ≤ 0.04
Touchscreen, easy operation
Best for: Uniform solid-color wallpapers, basic production QC

Top lab precision: TS8560
Best portable production: TS7700
Best for textured/patterned: PS2080
Economical routine QC: NS800
Always a pre-production sample before mass production; Always final Inspection before shipment;
For premier ink quality control (CMYK, spot colors, printing density, formulation & press-side QC), these 3nh spectrophotometers / spectrodensitometers stand above the rest:
45/0 ring illumination, ISO 5-4 / ISO 13655 (M0/M1/M2/M3)
Measures density (Status T/E/A/I), dot gain, trap, print contrast
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03, density ≤ 0.01D
Small apertures (Φ2/4/8mm) for fine print & ink dots
Ideal: packaging, label, gravure, flexo, CMYK/spot color control
d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control
ΔE*ab ≤ 0.01 (repeatability), IIA ≤ 0.1
Multi-apertures (Φ3/8/15/25mm)
Best for: R&D, ink formulation, batch consistency, fluorescent inks
d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
Fast, handheld, large Φ20mm aperture
Best for: press-side checks, warehouse incoming ink, on-site matching
360–780nm, UV adjustable, dual CMOS
Reflection & transmission modes
Multi-aperture (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)
Best for: high-precision lab R&D, transparent/fluorescent inks
Best press-side / print QC: YD5050
Top lab formulation: TS8560
Best portable production: TS7700
High-end lab R&D: YS6060
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.
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