PCE CSM 8 Colorimeter

PCE CSM 8 Colorimeter

The PCE CSM 8 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, LUV, and HunterLAB. The device operates based on standard 45/0 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 combined with a combined LED lighting system, ensuring 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 extremely high repeatability (standard deviation within color difference (ΔE*ab) less than or equal to 0.04), supporting diverse color difference formulas and intuitive results evaluation features.

Intelligent operation and connection system:

• Flexible device connection interface: Possesses 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 with memory storing up to 1,000 reference samples and 10,000 measured samples, supporting 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 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, ensuring stable operation during continuous sample testing procedures.

Technical Specifications

Measurement geometry: 45/0 according to CIE No. 15, GB/T3987

Integrating sphere: Diameter 58 mm

Sensor: Silicon photoelectric diode

Wavelength range: 400 … 700 nm (10 nm wavelength interval)

Measuring aperture: Diameter 8 mm

Color spaces: CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, LUV, HunterLAB

Color difference formulas: ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc (2:1), ΔE*cmc (1:1), ΔE*00, ΔE(h)

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

Observation angle: 2° / 10°

Light source: D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F2, F6, F7, F8, F10, F11, F12

Light source device: Combined LED

Lamp life: 5 years, > 1.6 million measurements

Display data: Spectral values/graphs, color measurement values, color difference (values/graphs), PASS/FAIL results, color compensation, color simulation

Minimum time between 2 measurements: 1.5 seconds

Repeatability: Spectral reflectance: standard deviation ~ 0.1% (400 … 700 nm: ~ 0.2%); Color measurement values: standard deviation: ΔE*ab 0.04

Inter-instrument error: ΔE*ab 0.02

Display: 3.5″ TFT touch screen

Interface: USB

Storage: 1,000 alphanumeric reference values, 10,000 samples

Power supply: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Operating conditions: 0 … +40°C / 32 … 104°F; 0 … 85% RH

Storage conditions: -20 … +50°C / -4 … 122°F

Dimensions: 90 x 77 x 230 mm / 3.5 x 3.03 x 9.05 inches

Weight: 600 g / 21.1 oz

Delivery scope includes

1 x PCE-CSM 8

1 x Aluminum carrying case

1 x 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

Thanks to its in-depth and flexible color control capability, the PCE CSM 8 is widely applied in many industries:

• 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 R&D research, periodic testing of strict color standards in industrial testing centers.