3nh YD5010 Spectrodensitometer (400~700nm; 10 nm)

3nh YD5010 Spectrodensitometer (400~700nm; 10 nm)

In the offset printing, gravure printing, flexo printing, and high-end packaging manufacturing industries, ink quality control goes far beyond visual color inspection. To ensure print sharpness and eliminate color variance or deviation across tens of thousands of continuous print runs, QC engineers must precisely control ink film thickness (optical density) directly on the production line. The 3nh YD5010 Spectrodensitometer is a state-of-the-art device dedicated to the printing industry—an integrated solution featuring spectral analysis technology across the 400 to 700 nm wavelength range (10 nm interval), helping businesses standardize their printing processes with maximum reliability.

Overview of the 3nh YD5010 Spectrodensitometer

The 3nh YD5010 is a premium handheld spectrodensitometer researched and optimized by the 3nh brand specifically for industrial printing facilities. The device utilizes an internationally standardized 45/0 optical geometric structure (45-degree illumination, 0-degree reception), perfectly complying with the strict regulations of ISO 5-4 standards and global printing industry certifications.

Equipped with a high-resolution dual-path CMOS matrix spectral sensor and a fine light-splitting diffraction grating, the YD5010 is capable of measuring from the visible light spectrum of 400 nm to 700 nm with an extremely small pitch interval of just 10 nm. This enables the device to perfectly fulfill the role of a printing ink densitometer while delivering the advanced color spectral analysis capabilities of a high-end spectrophotometer.

Key Features of the 3nh YD5010

💡 Fine Spectral Separation Technology (400~700nm; 10 nm Interval)

Completely different from conventional colorimeters that prone to errors when encountering complex custom colors (Spot – Pantone colors), the 3nh YD5010 scans a continuous wavelength range from 400 nm to 700 nm with a fine 10 nm bandwidth interval. This upgrade allows the device to capture the exact spectral reflectance curve of the ink particles, accurately detecting the smallest shade variations across all color spectrums and thoroughly preventing metamerism under different pressroom light sources.

💡 Comprehensive Print Density Control Capability

The YD5010 is an indispensable assistant for pressroom managers and QC engineers, integrating a full suite of advanced density measurement functions:

• Measures the optical density of CMYK core colors.
• Checks dot area and dot gain (Tonal Value Increase – TVI).
• Measures print contrast, ink trapping, and ink film defects during multi-layer overprinting processes.

💡 Integration of Professional International Color Spaces

With a single button press taking less than 1.5 seconds, the sharp industrial graphic display of the YD5010 immediately presents intuitive results:

• International color space coordinates: CIE Lab, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, etc.
• Advanced color difference formulas: Delta Eab, Delta E00, Delta Ecmc, Delta E94.
• Smart Pass/Fail warning feature facilitates rapid screening of defective products, eliminating the risk of mass color errors that could waste thousands of prints.

💡 Visual Measurement Targeting with Real-Time Camera

To ensure press operators position the measuring aperture precisely on the narrow color bars at the edge of the printed sheet, the YD5010 integrates a real-time camera viewfinder system on the screen. This feature completely eliminates misalignment errors, ensuring that collected data remains absolutely precise.

💡 Smart Connectivity and International Standard Quality Reporting

The device supports high-speed connectivity via a USB-C port or Bluetooth wireless technology. It synchronizes flawlessly with professional PC-based color management software, allowing users to store thousands of standard samples, manage Pantone digital color libraries, and automatically generate professional quality control reports (QC Reports) to send to partners.

Practical Applications of the 3nh YD5010

As a specialized spectrodensitometer, the 3nh YD5010 is an essential piece of equipment in the following fields:

• Offset & Gravure Printing Plants: Controlling ink layer uniformity on catalogs, magazines, flat corrugated cartons, and premium decal labels.
• Flexible Plastic Packaging Production: Checking print quality on flexible films, food packaging, and pharmaceutical pouches that demand absolute brand logo color accuracy.
• Ink Design & Manufacturing Companies: Used as a core instrument for ink formulation testing and incoming quality control for CMYK and Pantone ink batches.
• Flexo Printing & Carton Workshops: Measuring print contrast and dot gain on corrugated paperboard and rough kraft paper surfaces.

Technical Specifications:

Integrating sphere size: 48mm

Light source: Combined LED Light, UV Light

Spectrophotometric mode: Concave Grating

Sensor: 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor

Wavelength range: 400~700nm

Wavelength pitch: 10nm

Half bandwidth: 10nm

Dimensions: L*W*H=184*77*105mm

Weight: approx. 600g

Power supply: Li-ion battery. 5000 measurements within 8 hours

Light source lifespan: 5 years, more than 3 million measurements

Data display: 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen

Data port: USB

Data storage: 10000 pcs

Operating environment: 0~40℃, 0~85%RH (non-condensing), altitude < 2000m

Storage environment: -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (non-condensing)

Standard Accessory: Power Adapter, USB Cable, Built-in li-ion battery, User Manual, software (download from the website), White and Black Calibration Board, Protective Cover, Polarization filter box, Locating Plate

Optional Accessory: Miniature printer