Portable Colorimeter - D/8 Color Spectrophotometer - 400-700 nm - ΔE 0.04 Repeatability

The Master Science Portable Colorimeter is a handheld grating spectrophotometer for measuring color and color difference on plastics, paints, inks, textiles, printed materials and ceramics. A full-band balanced LED source and dual 32-element silicon photodiode arrays measure reflectance from 400 to 700 nm in about 1.5 seconds.

With D/8 geometry, SCI mode and a repeatability of ΔE*ab 0.04, the instrument delivers consistent readings on the production line, in the QC lab and between several units at different sites.

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications of the Master Science Portable Colorimeter:

• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSSP-CLR8SWISS
• SKU: MSSP-CLR8SWISS
• Optical Geometry: D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing), SCI
• Standards: CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Part 7
• Integrating Sphere: Ø40 mm
• Light Source: Full-spectrum combined LED
• Spectral Method: Planar grating
• Sensor: Silicon photodiode arrays, dual row of 32
• Wavelength Range: 400 to 700 nm
• Wavelength Interval: 10 nm
• Half Bandwidth: 10 nm
• Measurement Range: L* 0 to 120; reflectance at 3 user-defined wavelengths (default 440, 550, 600 nm)
• Measuring Aperture: Ø8 mm (Ø4 mm optional)
• Color Spaces: CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh
• Color Difference Formulas: ΔE*ab, ΔE*00
• Observer: 10°
• Illuminants: D65, A, F2 (CWF)
• Display Resolution: 0.01
• Measurement Time: About 1.5 s
• Repeatability: ΔE*ab within 0.04 (white tile, 30 readings at 5 s intervals)
• Inter-instrument Agreement: ΔE*ab within 0.35 (average of 12 BCRA Series II tiles)
• Measurement Modes: Single or average of 2 to 99 readings
• Battery: Lithium, about 6000 measurements in 8 hours
• Lamp Life: 5 years, more than 3 million measurements
• Display: 3.5-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen
• Data Ports: USB, Bluetooth 5.0
• Data Storage: 500 standards, 10,000 samples
• Operating Conditions: 0 to 40 °C, 0 to 85 % RH non-condensing, altitude below 2000 m
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 81 × 71 × 214 mm
• Weight: About 460 g

Key Benefits

• Consistent data across sites: tight inter-instrument agreement lets several Master Science Portable Colorimeter units share the same color standards.
• Accurate color in every band: the balanced LED source fills spectral gaps found in white LEDs.
• Fast pass/fail decisions: color difference, offset and pass/fail results appear immediately on the touchscreen.
• All-day field use: one charge covers about 6000 measurements.
• Clean calibration: a protective base keeps the white tile free of dust and marks.

Optical labs measuring liquids rather than surfaces can use the Master Science UV-Vis spectrophotometer.

Product Features

Optics

• Full-band balanced LED illumination
• Planar grating spectral separation
• Dual 32-element silicon photodiode arrays
• Ø40 mm integrating sphere

Measurement and Display

• Reflectance at three user-selected wavelengths
• Chromaticity, color difference value and graph
• Pass/fail, color simulation and color offset views
• 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen

Design

• Ergonomic grip and measurement button
• Ø8 mm aperture with Ø4 mm option
• Fast charging with low-battery reminder
• USB and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity

Applications

The Master Science Portable Colorimeter is used for color control in:

• Plastics and electronic housings
• Paints, coatings and inks
• Textile dyeing, printing and garments
• Printing and packaging
• Ceramics and building materials

Standard Accessories Included

• Power adapter
• Data cable
• User manual
• Black and white calibration box
• Protective cover
• Wrist strap
• Ø8 mm platform aperture

Optional Accessories

• Ø4 mm platform aperture
• USB micro printer
• Bluetooth micro printer
• Powder test box
• Holder base

Common Color Control Problems and How This Colorimeter Helps

How the Master Science Portable Colorimeter helps with typical color quality issues:

• Visual color judgement differs between inspectors: objective ΔE values replace subjective checks.
• Different results from different instruments: low inter-instrument error keeps data consistent.
• Slow inspection on the line: each reading takes about 1.5 seconds.
• Small or curved samples: the 4 mm aperture option fits small areas.
• Manual data transfer: USB and Bluetooth send results to a PC or printer.