3nh TS8450 Benchtop Spectrophotometer (3 apertures; ΔE*ab 0.02)

3nh TS8450 Benchtop Spectrophotometer (3 apertures; ΔE*ab 0.02)

In industries that demand absolute color perfection, such as export textile dyeing, Masterbatch resin production, automotive coatings, or hi-tech electronic component manufacturing, conventional handheld colorimeters sometimes fall short of providing ultra-fine spectral resolution. To establish a Master color benchmark for the entire factory, businesses require a benchtop instrument with supreme stability and micro-level light-splitting capabilities. The 3nh TS8450 benchtop spectrophotometer stands as the epitome of precision – a flagship device boasting a repeatability error of Delta E*ab of just 0.02 and integrating 3 flexible measuring apertures to digitize colors flawlessly.

Overview of 3nh TS8450 Benchtop Spectrophotometer

The 3nh TS8450 is a premium benchtop spectrophotometer utilizing the international standard d/8 optical geometry with a large integrated diffusing sphere system (diffuse illumination, 8-degree viewing angle). The device meets and exceeds the most stringent regulations of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE No.15), ISO 7724/1, ASTM E1164, and DIN 5033.

The defining factor that makes the TS8450 uniquely superior is its high-resolution dual-array CMOS spectral matrix sensor combined with an advanced optical flat grating system. The instrument extracts light spectrum energy across the 400nm to 700nm wavelength range in extreme detail, delivering absolute precision with a stable repeatability error Delta E*ab kept below 0.02, ensuring perfect data consistency over years of operation.

Advanced Features of 3nh TS8450

💡 Master-Grade Supreme Precision (Delta E*ab of just 0.02)

With a measurement error reaching near-zero levels (Delta E*ab below 0.02), the TS8450 is regarded as a dedicated Master instrument for establishing the standard color profile across the entire production workflow. The smart optical system features automatic calibration capabilities, completely eliminating errors caused by workshop temperatures or ambient humidity, turning the device into an objective reference standard to resolve complex color disputes with international partners.

💡 3 Flexible Measuring Apertures with Automatic Recognition

The TS8450 thoroughly solves the measurement challenges for various sample sizes by coming equipped with 3 switchable measuring apertures simultaneously:

• Large Aperture (MAV: Ø25.4mm): Optimized for textile materials, large leather panels, flat paint surfaces, and bulk plastic resins to capture accurate average sampling data.
• Medium Aperture (SAV: Ø8mm or Ø15mm): The industry-standard dimension for the vast majority of molded plastic parts, components, and paper packaging boxes.
• Ultra-Small Aperture (UMAV: Ø4mm): Specially designed for narrow mechanical parts, sewing threads, buttons, or micro-prints on labels.

💡 Comprehensive Measurement of Both Reflection and Transmission Modes

As a premium benchtop segment instrument, the TS8450 features a universal measurement chamber:

• Reflection Measurement (SCI/SCE): Measures the surface color of solid, opaque, glossy, or matte materials (paint, plastic, fabric).
• Transmission Measurement (Transmittance): Specialized in measuring the color indices, total transmittance, and haze of liquid chemicals, transparent plastic films, optical glass, or PET films.

💡 Smart Sample Positioning via Real-Time Camera

To completely eliminate errors caused by manual sample misalignment, the TS8450 integrates a high-resolution positioning camera inside the measurement chamber. Technicians can observe the actual measuring zone directly on a PC monitor or the device’s touch screen, ensuring that the target inspection spot is perfectly aligned with the spectral sensor matrix.

💡 Advanced Color Management Software SQCX

Bundled with the instrument is the powerful SQCX software system, enabling businesses to:

• Manage, store, and establish a massive digital color card library (Pantone, RAL).
• Plot spectral reflectance curve graphs and historical chromaticity variation trend charts across production batches.
• Automatically export international standard Quality Control Reports (QC Reports) in PDF/Excel formats with a single mouse click.

Practical Applications of 3nh TS8450

Thanks to its absolute precision and versatile measurement capabilities, the 3nh TS8450 benchtop spectrophotometer is a core instrument in:

Plastic Masterbatch R&D Laboratories: Formulating color recipes for Masterbatch resin pellets, testing color fastness of plastic blanks before entering mass production.

Export Textile & Footwear Industry: Benchmarking the color of fabric rolls and dyed threads against strict standards set by major global fashion brands.

Paint & Coating Chemicals Industry: Measuring the quality of powder coating films, testing the total transmittance of optical films and solvent chemical liquids.

Glass & Electronics Industry: Inspecting the transparency and color of phone tempered glass and ultra-thin optical film layers.

Technical Specifications:

Integrating Sphere Size: Φ40mm

Light Source: Combined full-spectrum LED light source, UV light source

Spectroscopic Mode: Flat Grating

Sensor: CMOS Image Sensor, 256 Image Element Double Array

Wavelength Range: 400~700nm

Wavelength Interval: 10nm

Half Bandwidth: 10nm

Reflectance Range: 0~200%

Measuring Apertures: Single aperture customized, LAV: Φ18mm/Φ20mm; MAV: Φ8mm/Φ10mm; SAV: Φ4mm/Φ5mm

Color Space: CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99 Munsell(C/2)

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/values, sample chromaticity values, color difference values/graphs, PASS/FAIL results, color simulation, color deviation

Measurement Time: Approx. 1.8s

Repeatability: Chromaticity value: MAV/SCI, within ΔE*ab 0.02 (After white calibration, white calibration plate measured 30 times at 5s intervals)

Measurement Mode: Single measurement, average measurement (2-99 times)

Locating Method: Camera Locating

Dimensions: L*W*H = 370x240x260mm

Weight: approx. 7.8kg

Power Supply: AC 24V, 3A Power adapter

Light Source Lifespan: 5 years, >3 million measurements

Display Screen: 7-inch TFT color LCD, capacitive touch screen

Data Interface: USB, Bluetooth® 5.0, trigger switch interface

Data Storage: 1000 Pcs (Standards), Samples: 30000 Pcs

Language: Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese

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

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

Included Accessories: Power Adapter, USB cable, user manual, PC software (download), white and black calibration cavity, protective cover, apertures (optional apertures)

Optional Accessories: Micro printer, footswitch, rotating bracket