Colour Measuring Equipment Devices Overview

Innovative Colour Metrology

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Handheld Devices

ColorLite sph900 Spectrophotometer

Description The Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph900 is a colour measuring instrument suitable for a wide range of applications, especially through the package of accessories on offer. The sph900 has all of the user friendly qualities and advantages of the sph850 but with up to date features such as Bluetooth interface and a high resolution O-LED display.

Not only does this high resolution display offer brilliant full colour contrast, but makes operating much easier as more information is displayed.

The sph900 has high speed electronics enabling measuring time of less than two seconds.

Using a grating spectrometer with high specifications and ideal reproducibility makes the device perfect for customers with high quality demands typical in industries such as automobile.

Ideal handling as the probe head is only 25 mm in diameter and just over 80 mm in length weighing only 110 grams! Scans are simply triggered by pressing the sprung probe head downwards, against even the smallest of samples which can be held in the other The ColorLite sph900 hand. Special probe heads are optional with a smaller aperture or with a V-Block fitting for cables cylindrical probes such as cables and rods.

A comprehensive range of accessories permits the use for a wide range of samples – for example it is possible to measure different powders, liquids, and inhomogeneous products such as granules. In addition to this a version with stainless steel waterproof (IP67) probe head ideal for working in harsh, wet conditions typical for example in the food industry.

The sph900 offers you the unique option of having both main geometries 45°/0° and d/8° available in one device. Using a small integrating sphere (MA35-UK option) with a special optic the normal 45°/0° geometry is converted into a d/8° according to DIN 5033. The ColorLite sph900 unifies the advantages of both geometries. Suppliers only need one spectrophotometer to comply the demands of their customers, who traditionally work with different geometries.

All the sph900 adapters using an auxiliary light source are controlled from the main unit over a smart interface. This recognises the accessory automatically adjusts the settings accordingly

Our quality control database software ColorDaTra Professional with an online mode is simple to use. It enables an easy operation and management of your colour data directly from the PC.

Advantages Applications

• Extremely easy handling with PASS/FAIL output • Measurement and registration of colours of • High flexibility through very small probe head • incoming and outgoing goods for QM-systems • Wide range of applications through the use of • according to DIN EN ISO 9000 different accessories • Objective quality control of colours within the • Highest specifications • production • Highly robust • Control of colour difference to a given standard

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Handheld Devices

ColorLite sph900 - Characteristics

• Flexible external probe head and a small spot size (3.5 mm Ø) for the reliable scans on • curved surfaces and small samples without the need for utilities • Real grating spectrometer with a sampling distance of 3.5 nm (equals 85 x 16-bit values per scan!) • Robust and durable LED light source – low maintenance and high reliability • Sprung probe head with automatic trigger, ideal for measuring soft samples such as leather and textiles • Simply exchangeable clip-on rechargeable battery guarantees a continuous operation • Non-volatile memory elements with the capacity of saving up to 1000 colour values, 100 colours with remission • spectrum and 1000 colour standards • Very easy 4-button operation and high contrast O-LED colour display • Very good short and long-time repeatability • Real time clock provides time and date stamp for every sample • Newest micro controller technologies allow software updates via the Internet • Starting aid with interactive “Flash” operating manual and tutorial “Colour Basics”

Technical Data: Measurement 45°/ 0° - circular illumination at 45° viewing Geometry: Measurement at 0° according to DIN 5033 And d/8° with optional adapter MA35-UK

Standard Illumination: D65, D55, A, C, F11

Standard Observer: 2° (1931) und 10° (1964)

Colour Spaces: XYZ, Yxy, ΔE CIE L*a*b* , ΔL Δa Δb, ΔE CIE L*u*v* ΔE CIE L*C*h, Hunter Lab, CIE ΔE 94(opt.), ΔE CMC 1:1 o.1:2(opt.), Metamerism Index (opt.) different White- and Yellow-Indices (opt.) Hazen (opt.), JOD (opt.)

Spectral Range: 400 nm to 700 nm

Spectral Resolution: 10 nm (internal 3,5 nm) => >85 measuring points

Messfläche: ca. 3,5 mm diameter

Repeatability: ΔE ≤ 0,07 (typ. 0,04) (Range tested by 10 measurements with the delivered white standard)

Power supply: NiMH 6Volt /1100mAh; Optional mains power supply

Light source: Light emitting diodes (LEDs)

Display: Relative or absolute values or remission spectrum

Ambient temperature: 15...35 °C

Air humidity: Maximum 85 %, not condensing

Operation: by the use of the PC, start via key or probe head

Calibration: With supplied BAM certified white standard

PC-Interface: USB 2.0, Bluetooth, optional RS232

Probe Head: 25 mm diameter, sprung (110 g)

Weight: 600 g, incl. battery-pack and probe head

Delivery includes:

• Battery charger (110-240V, 50/60 Hz) with cradle • Certificate of Conformity • White standard with certificate from “Bundesanstalt f. Materialforschung” • Aluminium transport case with foam padding • Rechargeable battery • USB cable Article-No.: 11041

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Handheld Devices

ColorLite sph850 Spectrophotometer

The Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph850 is colour measuring instrument suitable for a wide range of applications. By using newest micro systems components the development of a device that is compact, easy to use, with an ideal price performance relationship was possible. The probe head is, in comparison to other systems on the market where it is integrated into the device, connected via a flexible cable with the base unit. Hereby greatly improving the handling of the device. The small diameter of the measuring spot (3.5 mm) also enables small and curved probes, such as cables and pens, to be scanned. The measurement can be started by pressing a key or by lightly pressing the sprung probe head downwards onto the sample. But this is not the only aspect, that makes working with the sph850 easy even for the inexperienced user. A simply menu structure and a straightforward 4-key-operation combined with a Pass/Fail- software and an “Operator” mode make use effortless. A comprehensive assortment of accessories and special probe heads ColorLite sph850 permits the use for a wide range of samples – for example it is possible to measure different powders, liquids, and inhomogeneous products. In addition waterproof probe heads enables the work in wet and harsh environments.

The high precision device works according to the spectral method recommended by the automotive industry and meets all current standards.

The sph850 enables measurements to be made with a 45°/0° or with a d/8° geometry. To make this unique feature possible an integrating sphere adapter has been developed that transforms the 45°/0° device into a d/8° unit.

In quality control systems for measuring colours both geometries are in use. The d/8° geometry has an advantage when results need to be independent of the of the surface gloss or for measuring surfaces with a extremely high gloss value. The 45°/0° geometry is particularly suitable in most other cases as results i.e. colour differences correlate to the visual impression.

The ColorLite sph850 unifies the advantages of both geometries. Suppliers only need one spectrophotometer to comply the demands of their customers, who traditionally work with different geometries.

Our quality control database software ColorDaTra Professional with an online mode is simple to use. It enables an easy operation and management of your colour data directly from the PC.

Advantages Applications

• Extremely easy handling • Measurement and registration of colours of • High flexibility through very small probe head • incoming and outgoing goods for QM-systems • Wide range of applications through the use of • according to DIN EN ISO 9000 different accessories • Objective quality control of colours within the • Best cost-performance ratio • production • Highly robust • Control of colour difference to a given standard

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Characteristics

• Flexible external probe head and a small spot size (3.5 mm Ø) for the reliable scans on • curved surfaces and small samples without the need for utilities • Real grating spectrometer with a sampling distance of 3.5 nm (equals 85 x 16-bit values per scan!) • Robust and durable light source – low maintenance and high reliability • Sprung probe head with automatic trigger, ideal for measuring soft samples such as leather and textiles • Simply exchangeable clip-on rechargeable battery guarantees a continuous operation • Non-volatile memory elements with the capacity of saving up to 1000 colour values, 100 colours with remission • spectrum and 200 colour standards • Very easy 4-button operation and graphics display • Very good long-time repeatability • Real time clock provides time and date stamp for every sample • Newest micro controller technologies allow software updates via the Internet • Starting aid with interactive “Flash” operating manual and tutorial “Colour Basics”

Technical Data Measurement 45°/ 0° - circular illumination at 45° Geometry: Measurement at 0° according to DIN 5033. And d/8° with optional adapter MA35-UK

Standard Illumination: D65, D55, A, C, F11

Standard Observer: 2° (1931) und 10° (1964)

Spectral Range: 400 nm to 700 nm

Spectral Resolution: 10 nm (internal 3,5 nm) => >85 measuring points

Messfläche: ca. 3,5 mm diameter

Repeatability: ΔE ≤ 0,1 (typ. 0,04) (Range tested by 10 measurements with the delivered white standard)

Power supply: NiMH 6Volt / 1100mAh

Light source: Light emitting diodes (LEDs)

Display: Relative or absolute values or remission spectrum

Ambient temperature: 15...35 °C

Air humidity: Maximum 85 %, not condensing

Operation: PC, keyboard or probe head

Calibration: With supplied BAM certified white standard

PC-Interface: Serial data transfer via RS-232C or USB

Probe Head: 25 mm diameter, sprung

Weight: 600 g, incl. battery-pack

Delivery includes:

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Special probe heads

Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph850/900-IP67 with dust- and waterproof stainless steel probe head

• stainless steel • diameter 25 mm, length 65 mm, not sprung • used for measuring in wet environments • according to protection rating IP67 Article-No. Sph850-IP67: 11046 Article-No. Sph900-IP67: 11146

Probe Head with V-Block available for article no. 11041, 11042, 11044, 11141, 11142, 11144

• for positioning on cylindrical samples such as cables • size individually adapted according to application

Article-No.: 13301

Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph850/900-S Probe head with small apperture

• for measuring small samples like tablets, plastic parts etc.

Article-No.sph850-s: 11042 Article-No.sph900-s: 11142

Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph850/900-IP62 Probe head with dust- and waterproof protection window

• protection window made of optical borosilicate glass BK7, coated • for measuring in rough and dusty environments • according to protection class IP62 Article-No.sph850-IP62: 11043 Article-No.sph900-IP62: 11143

All probe heads are avaliable for the sph850 and sph900 handheld and industrial version!

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special probe heads

Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph850/900-IP65 with dust- and waterproof probe head according to protection class IP65

• for the measurement of probes directly after the anodization • made of POM (Polyoxymethylene), not sprung

Article-No.sph850-IP 65: 11045 Article-No.sph900-IP65: 11145

Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph850/900-9 Probe head with 9 mm measuring spot

• sprung probe head • for the measurement of strongly structured surfaces

Article-No.sph850-9: 11611 Article-No.sph900-9: 11711

Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph850/900-9–IP65 dust- and waterproof probe head according to protection class IP65 with 9mm measuring area

• the measurement of samples directly after the anodization • made of POM (Polyoxymethylene), not sprung

Article-No.sph850-9-IP65: 11612 Article-No.sph900-9-IP65: 11712

Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph850/900-UV with optional UV-excitation

• UV-excitation selectable during the measurement • for surfaces with UV-whitner such as in the paper industry

Article-No.sph850-UV: 11044 Article-No.sph850-UV: 11144

All scheduled Probe Heads are compatibel for sph850 and sph900 handheld and industrial version!

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Optional Firmware for ColorLite Spectrophotometer handheld devices

MEAS. SAMPLE 00001 Multiple Sampling 02 OF 03 • for the measurement of inhomogeneous colours and structures Std. div. = 0.02 PLEASE WAIT! Article-No.: 12261

PASS Pass/Fail Function Simple PASS/FAIL output using 2 ΔE limits or ΔL Δa Δb limits. 0.55 LIGHTER With operating mode. Settings and memory menu blocked. Standards 0.34 GREENER loaded directly from measurement menu. 0.42 YELLOWER ΔE = 0.7 SAVE WITH ENTER KEY Article-No.: 12271

YELLOW INDEX Yellowness Index (YI) G_Din= 48.87 For measuring the degree of yellowness using E313 or D1925 formula YELLOWNESS = 70.83 SAVE WITH ENTER KEY Article-No.: 12292

WHITE INDEX Whiteness Index (WI) W_CIE = -0.5 For measuring degree of whiteness W_CR = 0.65 SAVE WITH ENTER KEY Article-No.: 12291

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Metamerism Index: Metamerism Index Calculation made for standard illumination D65/A, C, D55 according to DIN MI (D65 - A) = 0.19 standard 6172 MI ( D65 – F11) = 0.23 Article-No.: 12251

External light source Used for determining the colour value of an external light source Yx y The colour values can be visualised in the CIE-xy chromaticity diagram 5.31 0.359 0.336 SAVE WITH ENTER KEY Article-No.: 12231

ΔE CMC / 94 Delta E CMC ΔECMC = 41.36 Colour differences measurement with CMC formular ΔE94 = 43,91 SAVE WITH ENTER KEY Article-No.: 12761

RAL 1005 ΔE = 0,34 Best Match RAL 1006 ΔE = 5,56 The sample scan is compared to reference colours stored on the sph850 STND. YELLOW ΔE = 6,23 and the 3 best matching colours are shown with the DE values 032 SAVE WITH ENTER KEY Article-No.: 12241

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Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph9i Industry

Article-No. 11015

Attributes: • Aluminum casing with EMC screening • Connection to process control system via Active-X- DLL Software or direct via RS232 • Visual indicator with red and green LEDs • Sprung probe head connected via optical fiber cased in a flexible stainless steel cable • Alternative probe heads available dust proof or water proof protection class IP65 • Connection cable between probe head and main system in customer specific lengths • Calibration using a white ceramic tile • Data transfer via RS232/USB-cable, length customer specific

Application: • Ideal for OEM Soloutions • Continual and 100% control of production colours for plastics, textiles, paper etc. • Product specific adaption to customer needs

Advantages: • Trouble-free integration directly to the production line (see figure below) • Different probe head versions – see p.6 and p.7 • Ideal for OEM applications

Example setup:

ActiveX Netzwork LWL RS232/USB Probe Head CollorrLitte waterproof IP65 TCP-IP

ColorLite sph9i Industry Spectrophotometer IP65

Controlling and storage Digitalisation Different Probe Head options

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Technical Data Geometry 45°/0° or d/8° Observer 2° and 10° Standard Illuminants D65, D55, F11, A, C Colour Data XYZ; Yxy; L*C*h*, L*u*v*; DE CIE L*a*b*; DE CIE94, DL*,Da*,Db*; Whiteness or Yellowness Index Spectral range 400 nm to 700 nm Light source White high power light emitting diodes LEDs Resolution 10 nm (internal 3,5 nm) true grating spectrometer Probe head size Diameter = 25 mm, Length = 65 mm Device size W,H,D: 300 mm x 400 mm x 225 mm Displays Relative values, absolute values or customer specific Reproducability < 0,1 DE dependent on types of samples Non-volatile memory for > 1500 scans Memory (without PC connection) Ambient temperature 15 to 35° C Humidity max. 85%, non-condensating Interface Serial via RS232C or USB Power supply 24 or 12 VDC

Included in the delivery: •Certificate of Conformity •White standard with certificate from “Bundesanstalt f. Materialforschung” •RS 232-cable

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Spectrophotometer ColorLite sph-ipm

Article-No.: 11012

The Industrial Process Monitoring system from ColorLite includes modern micro-system components, long-lasting LED light source and flexible optical fiber connections. The system is suited for continues 100% quality control of colours in the areas of plastic sheets, textiles, paper etc. The device and software can be designed to fit the product or customer specific needs. The external dust proof probe head is connected to the main unit over an optical fiber, which can be several meters in length. This enables a scanning direct in the production line in difficult vicinities. The system can also be adapted to measure colours in atransmissionmode.

Advantages: Applications: • Comparison of sample colours to standard colours • Continual and 100% control of production colours for plastics, textiles, paper etc. • With warning action when limits for ΔL*, Δa*, Δ* or ΔE are reached • Product specific adaption to customer needs

• Produces a results protocol for every production unit or for any production period

• Saves the colorimetric data in a database on a central server Visualise colour data on any client PC

•The hard- and software enables a remote control and service from ColorLite via a standard internet connection

Example Setup

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Technical Data Geometry 45°/ 0° geometry - circular illumination at 45° measurment at 0° according to DIN 5033, transmission or customer specific

Standard Illuminants D65, D55, A, C, F11

Observer 2° (1931) and 10° (1964)

Colour Data XYZ, Yxy, ΔE CIE L*a*b* , ΔL* Δa* Δb*, ΔE CIE L*u*v* ΔE CIE L*C*h, HunterLab, CIE ΔE 94(opt.)

Spectral range 400 nm to 700 nm

Resolution 10 nm (intern 3.5 nm) true grating spectrometer

Reproducability < 0,1 DE sample dependent

Power supply 230 VAC

Device dimensions 300 mm * 400 mm * 225 mm

Displays Relative value, Absolut value or customer specific

Memory Memory Buffer for >1500 Colourvalues (without PC)

Averaging: Variable

Trigger: From external signal source

Calibration: White BAM standard

PC-Interface Serial Data exchange via RS232C or USB

Light source White high-power light-emitting diodes

Light source dimensions Diameter = 75 mm, length= 230 mm

Probe head dimensions Diameter = 65 mm, length = 150 mm

Ambient temperature 15 bis 35 °C

Humidity max. 85%, non-condensating

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Colorlite GmbH Am Zimmerplatz 2 37191 Katlenburg-Lindau Tel.: 05552 999 580 Fax: 05552 999 589 www.colorlite.de [email protected]

Managing Director: Dipl.-Ing. David Pryor, Place of business: Katlenburg-Lindau, Register of Corporations: Amtsgericht Göttingen HRB 130654

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