3nh YD5050 Spectrodensitometer (400~700nm; 10nm)

3nh YD5050 Spectrodensitometer (400~700nm; 10nm)

In the modern printing and packaging manufacturing industry, color is the voice of the brand. A minor discrepancy in ink density or dot gain between different production batches can severely damage partner trust. The 3nh YD5050 Spectrodensitometer is a state-of-the-art technological solution—perfectly combining advanced printing density measurement capabilities with ultra-fine color spectral analysis, helping businesses master the entire printing QC process in the most scientific way.

Overview of the 3nh YD5050 Spectrodensitometer

The 3nh YD5050 is a top-tier premium handheld spectrodensitometer, researched and optimized specifically for large packaging facilities, commercial printing houses, and professional ink manufacturers. The device utilizes an internationally standardized 45/0 optical geometric structure (45-degree ring illumination, 0-degree viewing angle), meeting and exceeding the strict regulations of ISO 5 (Part 4) and CIE No.15 standards.

The core power that places the YD5050 at the top of its class lies in its high-resolution dual-path CMOS matrix sensor paired with light-splitting diffraction grating technology. The device extracts spectral energy from the 400nm to 700nm wavelength range with an ultra-fine 10nm bandwidth interval, delivering absolute calibration precision equivalent to benchtop master instruments in laboratory environments.

Key Features of the 3nh YD5050

💡 Ultra-Fine Spectral Analysis Capability (400~700nm; 10nm Interval)

Featuring a fine 10nm pitch interval across the entire visible light spectrum, the 3nh YD5050 can perform detailed analysis of the spectral reflectance curves of complex custom colors (Spot – Pantone colors). This technology ensures the accurate detection of the smallest shade variations in any color spectrum, thoroughly controlling metamerism under different pressroom light sources.

💡 Integrated Premium Polarization Filter

The most valuable feature on the high-end YD5050 version is its smart polarization filter system. This functionality completely eliminates the interference caused by surface gloss and light refraction when the ink film is still wet. Press operators can test the prints immediately as they come off the press cylinder without waiting for the ink film to dry completely, drastically shortening the job-setup and calibration time at the start of a shift.

💡 Comprehensive Printing Density Measurement Toolkit

The YD5050 serves as an indispensable assistant for pressroom managers and QC engineers by integrating a full suite of professional density measurement algorithms:

• Measures absolute and relative optical density for CMYK base colors.
• Checks dot area percentages and dot gain (Tonal Value Increase – TVI) at various percentage levels.
• Measures print contrast, ink trapping, greyness, and ink saturation.

💡 Advanced Measurement Targeting via Real-Time Camera

The entire alignment process becomes easier than ever thanks to the built-in real-time camera viewfinder system. Technicians can view the actual measurement area directly on the touchscreen, ensuring the measuring aperture is perfectly aligned with narrow color bars or micro-printed details without any risk of misalignment.

💡 Smart Connectivity and Professional Data Management

The YD5050 supports both high-speed Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a USB-C data transfer port. The device synchronizes flawlessly with professional PC-based color management software, enabling businesses to store tens of thousands of standard samples, manage digital Pantone color card libraries, and automatically export professional QC report files in PDF/Excel formats to send to major clients.

Practical Applications of the 3nh YD5050

Thanks to its fine 10nm spectral scanning configuration and specialized polarization filter system, the 3nh YD5050 spectrodensitometer is a core instrument in the following fields:

• Flexible Plastic Packaging Production Plants: Checking print quality on flexible films, food packaging pouches, and cosmetic packaging that demand absolute brand logo color accuracy.
• Commercial Offset Printing & Carton Workshops: Controlling ink layer uniformity on catalogs, gift boxes, and high-quality embossed flat paperboard.
• Ink Manufacturing Corporations: Used as a core Master device for ink formulation testing and incoming quality control for CMYK and Spot Pantone ink batches.
• High-Speed Flexo & Screen Printing Facilities: Measuring print contrast and dot gain on rough flat paper substrates or reflective metallic films.

Technical Specifications:

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, Bluetooth 4.0

Data storage: 20000 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