CHN SPEC THC-100 Haze Meter (D/0, 400–700 nm)

CHN SPEC THC-100 Haze Meter (D/0, 400–700 nm)

The CHN SPEC THC-100 Haze Meter (Transmittance, Haze and Color Meter) is a new generation benchtop optical analysis device. Going far beyond the limits of conventional haze meters, the THC-100 is equipped with a full visible spectrum sensor (400 – 700 nm) and a D/0 optical system, allowing the device to not only accurately measure Haze and Transmittance but also analyze in detail the color parameters of transparent and translucent materials.

Outstanding Features

• Standard D/0 optical system: The device uses a diffuse illumination structure with an integrating sphere and receives signals at a 0-degree angle (D/0). This structure optimizes the collection of transmitted and scattered light, ensuring extremely accurate measurement of the haze and light transmittance of materials according to the strictest standards.
• Full-spectrum measurement (400 – 700nm): Thanks to the wavelength range scanning the entire visible light spectrum, the THC-100 is capable of analyzing and providing a wide range of color space data such as Lab*, LCh, Yellowness Index (YI), Whiteness Index (WI), and APHA/Pt-Co index for liquids.
• Flexible open measurement chamber design: As a Benchtop device with a spacious sample compartment, the THC-100 allows users to easily place large-sized samples, rolled films, thick glass panels, or use cuvettes to measure liquid samples without space limitations.
• Comprehensive compliance with international standards: The system is designed to simultaneously meet all 3 major standards in the haze testing industry: ASTM D1003 (US standard), ISO 13468, and ISO 14782, helping your enterprise’s QC data to have globally recognized value.
• Independent operation & In-depth analysis: The device is equipped with a large color touch screen and a built-in smart operating system that allows for operation, calibration, and direct reading of results without needing a PC connection. However, the device still comes with dedicated computer software to export detailed analysis reports.

Technical Specifications:

Optical Path Structure: D/0

Wavelength Range: 400–700 nm

Wavelength Interval: 10 nm

Measurement Aperture: 21 mm, 7 mm

Measurement Conditions:

Light Sources: CIE-A, CIE-C, CIE-D65, A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F1–F12, CMF, U30, DLF, NBF, TL83, TL84;

Observer Angles: 2°, 10°

Measurement Time:

Transmittance/Haze: Approx. 3 seconds, Other chromaticity indices: 0.6 seconds

Measurement Parameters:

Haze (HAZE), Total transmittance (T), Transmittance spectrum, CIE Lab, LCh, CIE Luv, XYZ, Yxy, Hunter Lab, Munsell MI, CMYK, Whiteness WI (ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73, CIE/ISO, Hunter, Taube Berger Stensby), Yellowness YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73), Tint (ASTM E313-00), Metamerism index Milm, APHA, Pt-Co (Platinum-Cobalt index), Gardner (Gardner index), Color difference (ΔEab, ΔECH, ΔEuv, ΔEcmc (2:1), ΔEcmc(1:1), ΔE94, ΔE*00)

Transmittance Resolution: 0.01%

Transmittance Accuracy: Better than ±1%

Transmittance Repeatability: ≤0.03 (no preheating required, standard deviation of 30 measurements on a standard haze tile with a haze of approx. 30, at 3-second intervals)

Haze Resolution: 0.01%

Haze Accuracy: Better than ±1%

Haze Repeatability: ≤0.03 (no preheating required, standard deviation of 30 measurements on a standard haze tile with a haze of approx. 30, at 3-second intervals)

Color Difference Repeatability:

Standard deviation ΔE*ab, within 0.03 (Measurement conditions: no preheating calibration required, average of 30 measurements on white glass at 3-second intervals)

Pt/Co Color Measurement Resolution: 0.01

Pt/Co Color Measurement Range: 0–500

Pt/Co Color Measurement Accuracy: ≤(5%H+1), H is the standard value

Power Supply: DC12V/3A

Display Screen: 7-inch touch screen, Android operating system

System Language: 14 languages

Data Interface: USB (Type-B)

Operating Temperature: 5–40°C, relative humidity 80% or less (at 35°C), non-condensing

Storage Temperature: -20 – +45°C, relative humidity 80% or less (at 35°C), non-condensing

Device Dimensions: Length * Width * Height: 310 mm * 215 mm * 540 mm

Device Weight: 5300 g

Practical Applications

With multi-parameter measurement capability (Haze + Transmittance + Color), the CHN SPEC THC-100 is the “heart” of research and development (R&D) laboratories and quality control (QC) departments in:

• Plastics and Film Industry: Inspecting the haze, transparency, and yellowness (YI) of packaging films (PE, PP, PET), polycarbonate plastics, and acrylic (PMMA).
• Chemical and Liquid Industry: Analyzing the clarity and color (APHA/Pt-Co, Gardner standards) of solvents, industrial oils, cosmetic chemicals, and beverages.
• Glass Manufacturing: Evaluating the optical properties of architectural glass, tempered glass, microscope slides, and automotive windshields.
• Optoelectronic Components: Inspecting polarizing films, LCD/OLED screen backlights, and high-tech light-guiding materials.