CHN SPEC DS-36D Benchtop Spectrophotometer (d/8, 360nm-780nm, XLAV ΔE*ab 0.15)
The CHNSpec DS-36D Benchtop Spectrophotometer is a basic yet highly powerful color measurement solution in CHNSpec’s premium spectrophotometer lineup. This device is designed to provide the perfect balance between measurement performance, reliability, and investment cost optimization. With an inter-instrument agreement of 0.15, the DS-36D fully meets stringent quality control (QC) standards in industrial production and laboratories.
Technical Specifications:
Illumination/Measurement Conditions:
Reflectance: d/8 (Diffuse illumination, 8° viewing angle)
Simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement, complies with CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO7724/1, DIN5033 Teil7, JIS Z8722 condition C, ASTM E1164, ASTM-D1003-07 Transmittance: d/0 (Diffuse illumination, vertical viewing)
Sensor: Differential spectrum engine
Spectral Method: Concave grating
Integrating Sphere Diameter: 152mm
Wavelength Range: 360nm-780nm
Wavelength Interval: 10nm
Reflectance Range/Resolution: 0-200%, 0.01%
Light Source: Pulsed Xenon lamp and LED
UV Measurement: UV included, 400nm cutoff, 420nm cutoff, 460nm cutoff
Measurement Time: Single mode <2 seconds
Measurement/Illumination Aperture:
Reflectance: XLAV Φ25.4mm/Φ30mm; LAV Φ15mm/Φ18mm; MAV Φ8mm/Φ11mm; SAV Φ3mm/Φ6mm. Users can customize the aperture, and aperture switching is automatically recognized
Transmittance: Φ17mm/Φ25mm
Transmittance Sample Size: No limit on sample width and height, thickness ≤50mm
Repeatability: ΔE*ab≤0.01, Spectral reflectance/transmittance ≤0.1%
Inter-instrument Agreement: XLAV ΔE*ab 0.15
Long-term Repeatability: XLAV chromaticity value: standard deviation ΔE*ab 0.01 or less (under constant temperature conditions, measuring the white calibration tile every hour for 24 hours)
Standard Observer: 2° and 10°
Observation Light Source: 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,ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1,LED-V2,LED-8
Language: Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese,
Japanese, Thai, Korean, German, French, Polish
Display: Spectral data, Spectral graph, Colorimetric data, Color difference data, Chromaticity diagram, PASS/FAIL result, Simulated color, Color evaluation, Haze, Liquid chromaticity, Color offset
Colorimetric Index: CIE LAB, CIE LUV, LCh, Hunter Lab, Yxy, XYZ, Musell, s-RGB, βxy
WI (ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube Berger, Stensby)
YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM E313-00, ASTM E313-73), Tint (ASTM E313-00), Metamerism Index Milm,
Color Fastness, Changing Color Fastness, ISO Brightness, R457, Density A, Density T, Density E, Density M, APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co (Platinum-Cobalt index), Gardner (Gardner index), Saybolt (Saybolt index), ASTM Color, Haze, Total Transmittance, Hiding Power, Strength, Intensity
Color Difference: ΔE*ab, ΔE*CH, ΔE*uv, ΔE*cmc, ΔE*94, ΔE*00, ΔE*ab(hunter), 555 tone classification
Storage Memory: 8GB
Screen Size: 7-inch capacitive touch screen
Operating System: Android
Power Adapter: Regulated DC power supply
Operating Temperature: 5-40℃, relative humidity 80% (at 35℃) non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -20-45℃, relative humidity 80% (at 35℃) non-condensing
Standard Accessories: Power adapter, USB cable, transmission fixture, software USB drive, black cavity, white tile, green tile, fluorescence calibration tile, 30mm aperture, 18mm aperture, 11mm aperture, 6mm aperture, support table, cuvette,
Optional Accessories: Heating transmission fixture (including control circuit), vertical bracket, pneumatic lifting rod (including control circuit), small sample holding accessory, cupping reflection tile (non-removable), fiber test box, film fixture, micro-transmission fixture, rod box, European standard plug, US standard plug
Ports: RS-232, USB, USB-B, Bluetooth
Camera Positioning: Ultra HD Camera (1400dpi)
Automatic Calibration: Significantly improves the long-term repeatability of the instrument
Fluorescence Calibration: Automatically adjusts UV intensity to ensure the instrument’s values highly match those of other imported devices when measuring fluorescent materials
Brightness Calibration: Restores the true color of extremely dark samples through a brightness calibration algorithm
Others: The device can measure horizontally, upwards, and downwards (using accessories); Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function; Sample image saving function via PC software
Outstanding Features
Cost Optimization for Quality Control (QC): As the most economical version in the DS-3XD series, the DS-36D still maintains excellent accuracy (ΔE*ab ≤ 0.15), making it an ideal choice for factories that need to equip multiple devices for production lines while ensuring data consistency.
Dual Optical Path System: Inheriting the core technology of high-end models, the dual measurement system helps the device monitor light source energy changes in real-time, thereby automatically adjusting the signal to ensure stable measurement data.
Diverse Measurement Modes: Like its predecessors, the DS-36D allows users the flexibility to measure both reflectance properties (solid surfaces) and transmittance (transparent materials, liquids) thanks to its spacious measurement chamber and smart sample clamping system.
Simultaneous SCI/SCE Measurement: This feature allows the device to measure both the actual color of the material (unaffected by gloss) and the color visually perceived by the human eye (affected by rough/glossy surfaces) in just one click, saving maximum time.
Data Protection against Environmental Factors: The temperature and humidity compensation algorithm continuously monitors laboratory conditions for automatic calibration, keeping the device operating in optimal states.
Common Applications
The durability, ease of use, and reasonable price make the CHNSpec DS-36D a standard device for daily quality control processes in factories:
- Plastics and Packaging: Inspecting color deviation of plastic pellets, injection molded products, and nylon film packaging.
- Paints and Coatings: Evaluating color consistency of paint batches, testing metal surface coatings.
- Textiles: Measuring fabric yarn color, controlling industrial dyeing color quality.
- Building Materials: Inspecting the color of ceramic tiles, architectural glass, and interior decoration materials.

















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