CHN SPEC DS-03 Colorimeter (d/8, SCI, ΔE≤0.05)

CHN SPEC DS-03 Colorimeter (d/8, SCI, ΔE≤0.05)

The CHNSpec DS-03 handheld colorimeter (typically under the ColorMeter Pro series) is a next-generation digital color measurement device featuring a compact, pocket-sized design. The device utilizes a powerful optical geometry configuration to fulfill the requirements of quality control (QC) and color management on-site or in the laboratory.

Technical Specifications:

Measurement geometry: d/8, Specular Component Included (SCI)

Measurement indices: CIE-Lab, CIE-LCh, HunterLab, CIE-Luv, XYZ, RGB, color difference (ΔE*ab, ΔE*cmc, ΔE*94, ΔE*00), whiteness (ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73, CIE, ISO2470 / R457, AATCC, Hunter, Taubeberger/Stensby), yellowness (ASTM D1925, ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73), blackness (My, dM), color fastness, color change fastness, tint (ASTM E313-00), CMYK color density (A, T, E, M), metamerism index Min, Munsell color system, opacity, color strength (dye strength and tinting power)

Light source: LED (balanced full-band LED light source)

Measurement aperture: 8mm

Measurement stability: ΔE≤0.05

Interface: USB, Bluetooth

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 angle: 2° or 10°

Display: IPS full-color screen (135*240, 1.14 inches)

Battery capacity: Up to 12,000 continuous measurements on a single full charge

Calibration: Auto-calibration

Language: Simplified Chinese and English

Software support: Android, iOS, WeChat mini app, HarmonyOS, Windows

Weight: Approx. 90g

Dimensions: Diameter: 31mm, Height: 102mm

Measurement time: 1 second

Key Features

• Diverse Color Spaces: Fully supports standard color spaces such as CIE-Lab, CIE-LCh, Hunter Lab, CIE-Luv, XYZ, Yxy, RGB, along with reflectance curve display.
• Color Difference Measurement: Automatically calculates and displays color variation values including ΔE*ab, ΔE*cmc, ΔE*94, and ΔE*00. The device allows tolerance settings to quickly display Pass/Fail results directly on the screen.
• Smart Connectivity & Cloud Database: Integrates wireless Bluetooth and a USB port. The device seamlessly synchronizes with mobile applications (Android, iOS) and PC software for data management, looking up an extensive digitized color card system, storing, and exporting QC reports.
• Automated Calibration: The instrument automatically performs calibration during startup or while in standby mode, maintaining continuous accuracy without requiring complex manual intervention.
• Ergonomic Handheld Design: Extremely lightweight (approx. 90g), its compact cylindrical profile allows technicians to easily carry it in their pocket and perform single-handed measurement operations on the production floor.

Practical Applications

Thanks to its versatility and high chromatic precision, the CHNSpec DS-03 is widely applied in:

• Plastics and Color Masterbatch Industry: Inspecting chromatic uniformity across batches of plastic preforms and Masterbatch color lots.
• Paint and Coatings Industry: Measuring color ranges on plated surfaces, automotive paint, and controlling color deviation (ΔE).
• Textiles and Footwear Industry: Cross-checking color consistency between finished fabrics and customers’ standard color swatches.
• Printing and Packaging Industry: Validating the accuracy of printed ink films, color vibrancy on paper packaging, and composite films.