PCE CSM 10 Colorimeter

PCE CSM 10 Colorimeter

PCE CSM 10 spectrophotometer colorimeter is an optimal solution designed to analyze and comprehensively evaluate color parameters based on international standard color spaces such as CIE Lab, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, and HunterLAB. The device operates based on standard 8°/d photometric geometry combined with an integrating sphere, helping to perform quick and accurate color tests without affecting the sample.

Outstanding Features

Comprehensive optical measurement system: The device is equipped with a high-quality silicon photoelectric sensor and a combined LED light source, ensuring absolute accurate collection and analysis of spectral reflectance in the 400nm to 700nm range throughout the testing process.

Powerful parameter testing performance: Applying advanced signal processing technology with fast measurement time (approx. 1.2 seconds), the machine provides detailed color difference indices (Δ E) and supports intuitive PASS/FAIL results evaluation.

Intelligent operation and connection system:

• Flexible device connection interface: Integrates a sharp 3.5-inch TFT capacitive touch screen combined with an intuitive interface, making white/black calibration and parameter setup easy right at the field.
• Combined data processing system: Allows for mass storage directly on the machine (up to 1,000 reference values and 15,000 samples), supports PC connection via USB port with specialized software to export quality management reports.

Manufacturing materials and durable structure: Sturdy handheld ergonomic design using high-grade materials, helping to maintain stability in laboratory and production workshop working environments.

Energy-optimized operation mechanism: Uses a high-capacity rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (3.7V / 3200 mAh), ensuring stable operation during continuous sample testing procedures.

Technical Specifications

Measurement geometry: 8°/d

Measuring aperture: Diameter 8 mm

Integrating sphere: Diameter 58 mm

Sensor: Silicon photoelectric diode

Wavelength range: 400 … 700 nm

Reflectance range: 0 … 200%

Color spaces: CIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, LUV, CIE LAB, HunterLAB

Color difference formulas: Δ E*ab, Δ E*uv, Δ E*94, Δ E*cmc (2:1), Δ E*cmc (1:1), Δ E*cmc (l:c), CIE2000, Δ E*00, Δ E(h)

Chromaticity data: WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter), YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM E313), TI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO), dyeing, color fastness

Observation angle: 2° / 10°

Measurement time: 1.2 seconds

Light source: D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2 (CWF), F3, F4, F5, F6, F7 (DLF), F8, F9, F10 (TPL5), F11 (TL84), F12 (TL83 / U30)

Light source device: Combined LED

Repeatability: Spectral reflectance: standard deviation ~ 0.1% (400 … 700 nm: within 0.2%); Colorimetric values: standard deviation: within Δ E*ab 0.04

Inter-instrument error: within Δ E*ab 0.02

Display: Spectral values/graphs, color values, color deviation (values/graphs), PASS/FAIL results, color compensation, color simulation, color index setting, error limit setting, time setting, language setting, factory reset

Screen: 3.5″ TFT touch screen

Interface: USB / RS-232

Storage: 1,000 reference values, 15,000 samples

Power supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 3.7 V at 3,200 mAh

Light source lifespan: 5 years > 1.6 million measurements

Operating conditions: 0 … +40°C

Storage conditions: -20 … +50°C

Dimensions: 90 x 77 x 230 mm

Weight: 600 g

Delivery scope includes

1 x PCE-CSM 10,

1 x Aluminum carrying case

1 x AC power adapter

1 x Lithium-ion battery

1 x Calibration tile (white)

1 x Calibration tile (black)

1 x Protective cover

1 x USB cable

1 x Wrist band

1 x PC software

1 x User manual

Practical Applications

In addition to its main function of controlling and comparing color deviations, the PCE CSM 10 is widely applied in many industries due to its high flexibility:

• Paint & Plastics Industry: Testing color uniformity of paint batches, plastic films, electronic components, and construction materials.
• Textile & Fashion Industry: Evaluating color fastness, color deviation between fabric raw materials and finished products according to digital technical standards.
• Laboratories & Quality Inspection: Serving research work, periodic testing of strict color standards in R&D centers and industrial testing facilities.