Portable Spectrocolorimeter - Handheld Color Spectrophotometer - 400-700 nm - SCI/SCE

The Master Science Portable Spectrocolorimeter is a handheld spectrophotometer that records the full reflectance spectrum of a sample from 400 to 700 nm and converts it into accurate color data for matching and quality control. Its D/8 geometry measures SCI and SCE simultaneously, so gloss-related appearance and true color can be assessed in a single reading.

A concave grating with a 256-element dual-array CMOS sensor, a camera viewfinder for exact positioning and a 3.5-inch touchscreen make the instrument practical both on the shop floor and in the lab.

Technical Specifications

Specifications of the Master Science Portable Spectrocolorimeter:

• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSSP-CLR301SWISS
• SKU: MSSP-CLR301SWISS
• Optical Geometry: di:8° / de:8° (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing)
• Standards: CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033
• Integrating Sphere: 48 mm
• Light Source: Combined LED
• Spectral Method: Concave grating
• Sensor: 256-element dual-array CMOS image sensor
• Wavelength Range: 400 to 700 nm
• Wavelength Interval: 10 nm
• Half Bandwidth: 10 nm
• Reflectance Range: 0 to 200 %
• Measuring Aperture: Switchable 8 mm / 4 mm
• Specular Component: SCI and SCE
• Color Spaces: CIE Lab, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, Hunter Lab
• Color Difference Formulas: ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc (2:1 and 1:1), ΔE*00, ΔE Hunter
• Other Indices: Whiteness, yellowness, tint, metamerism, staining and color fastness, color strength, opacity, 8° gloss
• Observer: 2° / 10°
• Illuminants: D65, A, C, D50
• Measurement Time: 2.6 s
• Repeatability: ΔE* ≤ 0.06 (MAV/SCI)
• Inter-instrument Error: ΔE* ≤ 0.4 (MAV/SCI)
• Positioning: Camera viewfinder
• Battery: Li-ion, 5000 measurements in 8 hours
• Lamp Life: 5 years, more than 3 million measurements
• Display: 3.5-inch TFT color capacitive touchscreen
• Data Port: USB
• Storage: 2000 standards, 20,000 samples
• Operating Conditions: 0 to 40 °C, 0 to 85 % RH non-condensing
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 184 × 77 × 105 mm
• Net / Gross Weight: 2 kg / 4.8 kg

Key Benefits

• True color and surface effect together: simultaneous SCI and SCE readings show both pigment color and gloss influence.
• Precise targeting: the camera viewfinder places the aperture exactly on small or patterned areas.
• Broad index library: the Master Science Portable Spectrocolorimeter reports whiteness, yellowness, metamerism, fastness and opacity indices.
• Reliable color matching: full spectral data supports formulation and remote color communication.
• Large memory: up to 20,000 sample records stay on the instrument.

For a lighter single-mode option, see the Master Science portable D/8 colorimeter.

Product Features

Optics and Sensor

• D/8 geometry with SCI and SCE
• Concave grating spectral separation
• 256-element dual-array CMOS sensor
• Long-life, low-power LED source

Usability

• Camera locating function
• Switchable 8 mm and 4 mm apertures
• 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen
• Stain-resistant white calibration plate

Data

• Spectrogram, chromaticity and color difference display
• Pass/fail and color offset results
• USB link to PC software

Applications

The Master Science Portable Spectrocolorimeter is used in:

• Paint, coating and ink formulation
• Plastics and masterbatch production
• Textile dyeing and color fastness testing
• Printing, paper and packaging
• Food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical color QC

Standard Accessories Included

• Power adapter
• Built-in Li-ion battery
• User guide
• PC software
• White and black calibration cavity
• Dust cover

Optional Accessories

• Micro printer
• Powder test box

Common Color Control Problems and How This Instrument Helps

How the Master Science Portable Spectrocolorimeter supports color quality work:

• Gloss differences hiding color errors: SCE and SCI readings separate surface and pigment effects.
• Measuring the wrong spot: camera targeting shows exactly where the reading is taken.
• Metamerism complaints: metamerism index and multiple illuminants reveal the risk early.
• Inconsistent supplier data: shared standards and low inter-instrument error align measurements.
• Limited reporting: PC software extends analysis and reporting.