3nh CR9 Spectrophotometer (Advanced Edition)
The 3nh CR9 is an affordable and easy-to-use two-in-one combination of a spectrophotometer and a spectrocolorreader. It is a masterpiece that integrates high precision, high performance, and cost-effectiveness.
The 3nh CR9 (Advanced) is a portable spectrophotometer developed by 3nh using its own core spectroscopy technology. It utilizes an integrated silicon photodiode array sensor (dual-row 24 groups), an imported white calibration board, and the repeatability ΔE*ab can be easily controlled within 0.03. The powerful performance configuration and excellent inter-instrument agreement of the CR9 make color measurement more professional, while ensuring consistency of measurement data across multiple devices. The 3nh CR9 spectrophotometer balances both measurement speed and operational convenience. Colors can be managed via PC software and can also seamlessly connect to mobile devices via Bluetooth. This significantly expands the application scenarios of the colorimeter, making traditional color measurement shine with a distinct application charm.
Features of 3nh CR9 Spectrophotometer (Advanced Edition)
1. Silicon photodiode array sensor (dual 32 array)
The larger area dual 32 array sensor has a strong light-collecting capability without saturation, higher sensitivity to low light, and a wider spectral response range, ensuring the instrument’s measurement speed, accuracy, stability, and consistency.
Mastering the core technology and fully compatible with international standards.
2. Full-spectrum balanced LED light source
The full-spectrum balanced LED light source ensures full spectral distribution within the visible light range, avoiding the spectral deficiency of white LEDs in specific wavelength bands, while ensuring the measurement speed of the instrument and the accuracy of the measurement results.
3. Grating spectrophotometry technology
Using grating spectrophotometry technology, the device has higher resolution and enables more accurate color measurement.
4. Secure placement base to ensure the white board remains clean.
5. Professional white calibration board, a promise of color durability that never fades.
6. Fast charging
Special fast charging method, low voltage charging reminders, or utilizing off-work hours for charging to ensure battery capacity and lifespan (note: repeated frequent charging is more harmful).
7. Novel and fashionable appearance design based on ergonomic principles.
The positions of the handle and the measurement button are carefully designed to suit various gripping habits. The smooth surface is the result of high-precision surface processing techniques.
8. Equipped with dual 4/8mm measuring apertures to meet the measurement needs of different samples.
The CR9 (Advanced) spectrophotometer is equipped with Ø8mm and Ø4mm platform measuring apertures, which can meet the measurement needs of most special samples.
9. Camera locating, clearly observing the measured area.
The CR9 (Advanced Edition) spectrocolorreader integrates a camera for framing and locating. Through real-time camera framing, it can accurately determine whether the measured part of the object is the center of the target, thereby improving measurement efficiency and accuracy.
10. Massive color card database:
The instrument stores 1,000 standards and 30,000 samples, and the synchronized app stores a massive amount of data, enabling quick color data checks, analysis, and comparison. Use the app to build your own private color database in the cloud. You no longer need to carry heavy color cards around. You can use the CR9 color reader to find the closest color in multiple color cards anytime, anywhere.
11. Excellent inter-instrument agreement and repeatability, ensuring the consistency of measurement data across multiple different devices.
12. Multiple color spaces, multiple observation light sources
Provides CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, s-RGB, βxy, DIN Lab9, DIN Lab99 Munsell (C/2) color spaces, and various observation light sources such as D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2 (CWF), F3, F4, F5, F6, F7 (DLF), F8, F9, F10 (TPL5), F11 (TL84), F12 (TL83/U30), meeting special measurement requirements under different measurement conditions.
13. Adopting globally widely used D/8 SCI/SCE synthesis technology.
The D/8 (SCI/SCE) measurement structure is adopted to reflect colors more objectively and minimize the influence of the object’s surface texture on the test results. It complies with CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E1164, and DIN 5033 Part 7 standards.
14. Diversified data display
The CR9 (Advanced) spectrocolorreader software can intuitively display reflectance graphs/values, sample chromaticity values, color difference values/graphs, pass/fail results, color simulation, color deviation, and other data. Viewing data is highly convenient, significantly improving user workflow efficiency.
15. Use it however you want.
The instrument can be used standalone; the 3.5-inch color screen allows data inspection at any time. Combined with SQCX quality management software, it supports quality monitoring and color data management. It syncs data anytime through the app, with many more applications waiting for you to explore.
Technical Specifications:
| Model | CR9 (Advanced Edition) |
| Optical Geometry | D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) |
| SCI/SCE measurement | |
| Complies with CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Part 7 | |
| Features | Dual measuring apertures, wider adaptability; used for precise color measurement and quality control in plastics and electronics, paint and ink, textiles, printing and dyeing, printing, ceramics, and other industries. |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ40mm |
| Light Source | Combined full-spectrum LED light source and UV light source. |
| Spectroscopic Method | Flat grating |
| Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (dual row, 32 groups) |
| Wavelength Range | 400~700nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Half Bandwidth | 10nm |
| Measurement Range | L:0~120 |
| Reflectance: 0~200% | |
| Measuring Aperture | Dual apertures: Φ8mm, Φ4mm |
| Locating Method | Camera locating, stabilizer locating |
| Specular Component | SCI&SCE |
| Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,βxy,DIN Lab9,DIN Lab99 Munsell(C/2) |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99 |
| Other Colorimetric Indices | WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter). |
| YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM E313), | |
| Metamerism Index Mt | |
| Staining fastness, color fastness, strength, opacity, color card search | |
| Observer Angle | 2°/10° |
| Illuminants | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75, F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5, F6,F7(DLF),F8,F9,F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) |
| Displayed Data | Spectral graph/data, chromaticity values, color difference values/graphs, pass/fail results, color simulation, color deviation. |
| Display Accuracy | 0.01 |
| Measurement Time | Approx. 1.5s (SCI & SCE approx. 3.2s) |
| Repeatability | Chromaticity value: MAV/SCI, ΔE*ab within 0.03 (When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5-second intervals after white calibration) |
| Inter-instrument Agreement | MAV/SCI, within ΔE*ab 0.3 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
| Measurement Method | Single measurement, average measurement (2~99 times) |
| Focusing Method | Optical focus |
| Dimensions | (L x W x H) = 81 x 71 x 214 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 460g |
| Battery Power | Lithium battery, can measure 6000 times within 8 hours on a full charge. |
| Light Source Lifespan | 5 years, more than 3 million measurements |
| Display | 3.5-inch TFT true color screen, capacitive touch screen |
| Data Interface | USB, Bluetooth® 5.0 |
| Data Storage | 1000 standards, 30,000 samples (one piece of data can include SCI/SCE at the same time), APP mass storage |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0~40℃, 0~85%RH (non-condensing), altitude < 2000m |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (non-condensing) |
| Standard Accessories | Power adapter, data cable, user manual, SQCX quality management software (download from official website), black and white calibration box, protective cover, wrist strap, dual apertures: Ø8mm + Ø4mm platform aperture, MOBCCS APP (download from official website) |
| Optional Accessories | USB micro printer, powder test box, Bluetooth micro printer, support base. |
| Notes | The technical specifications are for reference only, subject to change depending on the actual product sold. |
Practical Applications of 3nh CR9 (Advanced Edition)
Thanks to its compact size, fast measurement, and highly reasonable investment cost, the 3nh CR9 Advanced spectrophotometer is widely used in:
- Plastics & Rubber Processing Industry: Controlling the color uniformity of incoming plastic resin batches and molded plastic products such as household appliances, plastic components, and electronic device shells.
- Printing & Paper Packaging Industry: Checking color deviation of printing ink on cardboard boxes, decal labels, and flexible plastic packaging to ensure compliance with brand identity logo colors.
- Paint & Thin-Film Coating: Quickly measuring color deviation of powder coatings, wall paints, and protective layers on mechanical components, wooden furniture, and extruded aluminum frames.
- Textile & Leather Industry: Rapidly inspecting color fastness and color consistency across dyed fabric rolls and leather pieces before entering mass production lines.

























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