Description
The Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer with 8 Angles YR05491 // YR05492 from Kalstein is a sophisticated instrument designed for precise color analysis, especially beneficial for industries where quality control of products with intricate finishes like metallic and pearlescent is crucial. This cutting-edge spectrophotometer features a multi-angle measurement geometry, providing the capability to measure up to 8 or 12 angles based on the specific model. With its high-resolution optical system and a 256-element CMOS image sensor, it ensures accuracy and stability in measurements even on curved surfaces. Its full-spectrum LED light source, enhanced with blue light, guarantees optimal spectral distribution within the visible range of 400 to 700 nm, adhering to international standards such as ASTM, ISO, and SAE.
Market Price
The market price for the YR05491 // YR05492 spectrophotometer typically ranges from $29,700 to $30,300 USD, which reflects the exceptional value for companies seeking sophisticated tools for precise color control. This spectrophotometer offers a strategic advantage in maintaining product quality within the automotive, cosmetics, and plastics industries. To explore pricing in detail or to obtain a customized quote, consider visiting the Kalstein Plus platform, where you can quickly generate automated quotes for a convenient purchase experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
- For what applications is the YR05491 // YR05492 ideal?
This spectrophotometer is well-suited for color control in products with special finishes like metallic and pearlescent, predominantly used in the automotive, cosmetics, and plastics sectors. - Is this device PC compatible?
Absolutely, the device includes color management software compatible with PCs, facilitating comprehensive and detailed data analysis. - How many samples can it accommodate?
It stores up to 1,000 standards and 4,000 samples, allowing for detailed and organized record-keeping.
Advantages and Disadvantages
The main advantages of the YR05491 // YR05492 are its multi-angle measurement capability and high precision, with a ΔE*ab standard deviation of 0.03. Its connectivity via USB and Bluetooth 5.0 enables fast and secure data transfer. However, a potential drawback is its specialization in complex finish analysis, limiting its use for products not requiring detailed color evaluations.
Product Use in the Field
The YR05491 // YR05492 spectrophotometer sees extensive application in quality color control for products like those with metallic and pearlescent finishes, especially in the automotive and cosmetics industries. With its multi-angle measurements, it offers a comprehensive evaluation of color variations and gloss levels, ensuring consistency and high visual quality. The color camera preview feature enhances accuracy by allowing precise positioning of the measured area, optimizing efficiency in both lab and production environments.
Recommendations
To maintain optimal performance of the YR05491 // YR05492, regular calibration is recommended, and the equipment should be kept in a clean environment, free from dust. Its lithium-ion battery supports up to 6,000 measurements within 8 hours, so regular charging is advisable. For enhanced precision and efficiency in your industry’s color control processes, request a personalized quote or generate one on Kalstein Plus, ensuring the visual quality of your products improves significantly.
Features
- Multi-angle measurement capability
- High-resolution optical system
- 256-element CMOS image sensor
- Full-spectrum LED light with blue enhancement
- Connectivity via USB and Bluetooth 5.0
- Storage capacity for large sample sizes
Technical Specifications
| Model | YR05491 |
| Measurement Geometry | 8 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 2 receivers) |
| Measure Angle | 45° Receiver： |
| 45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110° | |
| 15°Receiver： | |
| 15as-45°,15as-15° | |
| Conform to the standards：ASTM D 2244,E 308,E 1164,E 2194,E2539,DIN 5033,5036,6174,6175-1,6175-2;ISO 7724, 11664-4 | |
| SAE J 1545 | |
| Application | Provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic, pearlescent and other complex special effect color products |
| Light Source | Full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement |
| Lamp Life | 5 years, 3 million times measurements |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Concave Grating |
| Sensor | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 400nm-700nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Measurement Range | 0~600% |
| Semiband Width | 10nm |
| Measuring Aperture | Φ12mm |
| Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99 |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175 |
| Other Colorimetric Index | Flop Index, Int-Em |
| 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) |
| Display | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color simulation, Sample effect value, Effect difference value |
| Measuring Time | Approx. 1 second for one angle |
| Approx. 8 seconds for all angles | |
| Repeatability | Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.08% |
| Chromaticity value: ΔE*ab 0.03 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration) | |
| Reproducibility | ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of BCRA tile set |
| ΔE*<0.25,avg on the color BCRA tile set | |
| Inter-instrument Error | 0.18ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) |
| Effect Parameters | Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV) |
| Effect Measurement | 6 angles Sparkle Grade(SG),Color Variation(CV):15as-45°,15as-30°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as45°,15as80° |
| 15d Diffuse coarseness(DC) | |
| Effect Repeatability | Sparkle Grade(SG) Short-term repeatability: 0.12% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration) |
| Diffuse coarseness(DC) Short-term repeatability:e0.09% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration) | |
| Effect Reproducibility | Sparkle Grade(SG) Reproducibility: 1.9% (10 times standard deviations) |
| (avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) | |
| Diffuse coarseness(DC) Reproducibility: 1.4% (10 times standard deviations)(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) | |
| Trigger mode | Pressure sensing trigger, button trigger, software trigger |
| Measuring Mode | Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99) |
| Locating Mode | Color camera preview |
| Dimension | L*W*H=195X83X128mm |
| Weight | About 1Kg |
| Power | lithium-ion battery, 3.7V,3200mAh, Continuous test 6000 times within 8 hours of full charge |
| Display | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Interface | USB, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Data Storage | 1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English |
| Operating Environment | 10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation |
| Storage Environment | -20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation |
| Calibration | Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board |
| Calibration Interval | 4 hours,8 hours,24 hours,Startup calibration |
| Standard accessories | Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide,PC Software(download from the official website), Calibration Board, black light trap,Protective cap, wristband |
| Optional Accessory | Micro-printer |
| Notes | Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products. |
