CHN SPEC CS-500 Spectrophotometer

CHN SPEC CS-500 Spectrophotometer

The CHN SPEC CS-500 Spectrophotometer is a professional color measurement device designed to meet quality control (QC) requirements ranging from basic to advanced. Inheriting an advanced spectroscopic technology platform, the CS-500 helps users evaluate color objectively, eliminating deviations caused by visual perception and optimizing the color synchronization process in production.

Technical Specifications:

Measurement Geometry: D/8, SCI

Light Source: LED (Full-band balanced LED)

Color Spaces and Indices: Reflectance, CIE-Lab, CIE-LCh, HunterLab, CIE-Luv, XYZ, Yxy, RGB, Color difference (ΔE*ab, ΔE*cmc, ΔE*94, ΔE*00), WI (ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube Berger Stensby), YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73), Blackness (My, dM), Color Fastness, Tint (ASTM E313-00), Color Density CMYK (A, T, E, M), Milm, Munsell, Opacity, Color strength

Illuminants: A, B, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, CWF, U30, U35, DLF, NBF, TL83, TL84

Observer Angles: 2°, 10°

Sensor: 256-pixel CMOS

Calibration: Automatic

Wavelength Interval: 10nm

Wavelength Range: 400-700nm

Integrating Sphere Size: 40mm

Reflectance Range: 0-200%

Reflectance Resolution: 0.01%

Repeatability:

Chromaticity Value:

Maximum: dE*ab < 0.1

Average: dE*ab < 0.05

Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.03 (when a white calibration tile is measured 30 times at 5-second intervals)

Reflectance: Standard deviation < 0.1%

Aperture:

MAV: Φ8mm/Φ11mm

Inter-instrument Agreement: ΔE*ab ＜ 0.3 (BCRA Series II, average measurement of 12 tiles, MAV/SCI)

Measurement Time: Approx. 2s

Storage: APP mass storage

Battery: Rechargeable, 8000 continuous measurements, 3.7V/3000mAh

Screen: 2.4-inch color IPS

Interface: USB, Bluetooth

Light Source Lifespan: 10 years, 1 million measurements

Language: Chinese, English

Software: Android, iOS, Windows

Camera: No

Dimensions: L x W x H (77.8mm x 53.2mm x 185.7mm)

Weight: 300g

Packaging Size: 1.5kgs; 32x17x29cm

Outstanding Features

• International standard optical system (D/8, SCI+SCE): The device is equipped with a diffuse illumination geometric structure, 8-degree viewing angle (D/8). The device supports simultaneous measurement in two modes: SCI (Specular Component Included) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded). This feature helps users easily analyze both the original color and the influence of surface gloss/roughness on the color results.
• Stable full-spectrum LED light source: The CS-500 uses a broadband balanced LED system, covering the entire visible light spectrum. This light source not only provides high accuracy when analyzing complex shades but also has a long lifespan, ensuring durable operation without the need for frequent light source replacements.
• High repeatability and stability: Thanks to a high-quality optical sensor, the device delivers very good repeatability (dE*ab ≤ 0.04). This helps manufacturers confidently maintain the consistency of color data across multiple batches and production shifts.
• Intuitive display screen: The device features a crisp color screen, fully displaying basic color parameters (Lab*, dE*ab), spectral reflectance graphs, and Pass/Fail conclusions directly on the machine. The user-friendly interface allows even new users to easily get accustomed to and operate it.
• Professional color management software: The device supports connection to a computer via a USB port. The included Color QC software provides powerful tools for creating standard color databases, setting tolerances, analyzing graphs, and exporting detailed measurement reports to send to customers or partners.

Practical Applications

With stable performance and a convenient handheld design, the CHN SPEC CS-500 is a powerful tool widely applied in:

• Plastics industry: Color measurement of plastic pellets, injection-molded components, household appliances, and PVC/PET plastic films.
• Coatings and surface materials: Evaluating color deviation of automotive paints, electrostatic powder coatings, plated surfaces, and building materials.
• Textiles and footwear: Evaluating the color consistency of fabric rolls, garment accessories, and handcrafted leather surfaces.
• Printing and packaging: Basic color quality control on paper boxes, labels, and laminated packaging.