PCE CSM 2 Colorimeter

PCE CSM 2 Colorimeter

The PCE-CSM 2 handheld colorimeter is an optimal solution designed to analyze and comprehensively evaluate color parameters based on international standard color spaces such as CIELabCh, CIELab*, and CIEXYZ. The device operates based on standard 45/0 photometric geometry combined with a D65 LED light source, 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 diode sensor combined with an 8 mm standard measuring aperture, supporting accurate measurements on various surfaces, including food or moist samples.

Powerful parameter testing performance: Applying advanced signal processing technology with high repeatability (standard deviation within color difference ΔE*ab less than or equal to 0.08), supporting color difference calculation formulas such as ΔE*ab, ΔL*a*b, and Δ ECH.

Intelligent operation and connection system:

• Flexible device connection interface: Possesses a user-friendly interface, supporting automatic white-black contrast calibration to maintain long-term accuracy.
• Combined data processing system: Allows for mass storage directly on the machine with memory storing up to 100 reference samples and 20,000 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 3.7 V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (3,200 mAh), supporting approximately 5,000 measurements before needing a recharge.

Technical Specifications

Measuring aperture: Ø 8 mm (PCE-CSM 2)

Sensor: Silicon photodiode

Color spaces: CIEL*a*b*C*h; CIEL*a*b*; CIEXYZ

Color difference formulas: ΔE*ab; ΔL*a*b; ΔE*C*H

Light source: D65

Light source device: LED

Data storage: 100 standards, 20,000 samples

Repeatability: 30 average measurements, with standard white plate

Standard deviation: Within ΔE*ab 0.08

Weight: 500 g / 17.6 oz

Dimensions: 205 x 67 x 80 mm / 8.07 x 2.6 x 3.14 inches

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

Charging time: 8 hours

Battery life: Approx. 5,000 measurements

Lamp life: 5 years, more than 1.6 million measurements

Temperature range: 0 … +40°C / 32 … +104°F

Relative humidity: 0 … 85%, non-condensing

Delivery scope includes

1 x PCE-CSM 2

1 x USB cable

1 x Battery

1 x AC power adapter

1 x Wrist band

1 x White calibration standard

1 x PC software

1 x User manual

Practical Applications

Thanks to its in-depth and flexible color control capability, the PCE CSM 2 is widely applied in many industries:

• Food & Agricultural Industry: Specially designed and optimized for checking the color of various food products, fruits (such as bananas, tomatoes), or meat quickly.
• Paint & Plastics Industry: Testing color uniformity of paint batches, plastic films, electronic components, and construction materials.
• Laboratories & Quality Inspection: Serving R&D research, periodic testing of strict color standards in industrial testing centers.