Description
The Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer with 8 Angles YR05491 // YR05492 from Kalstein is an exceptional instrument in the field of color analysis. It is specifically designed to evaluate products with intricate special effects such as metallic and pearlescent finishes. This advanced spectrophotometer features a multi-angle measurement geometry, offering precision across 8 or 12 angles, depending on the model. It employs a high-resolution optical system and a 256-element CMOS image sensor to ensure stable and accurate readings, even on curved surfaces. With a full-spectrum LED light source enhanced with blue light, it complies with international standards like ASTM, ISO, and SAE, making it an indispensable tool for quality management in the automotive, cosmetics, and plastics industries.
Market Price
The YR05491 // YR05492 spectrophotometers are positioned within a competitive price range, with an average market price starting around $18,000 to $19,000 USD, varying based on configurations and accessories chosen. Investing in this spectrophotometer offers an excellent balance of quality and price, crucial for companies striving for precision in color control processes. For a detailed and personalized quotation, prospective buyers are encouraged to utilize the Kalstein Plus platform, ensuring a swift and reliable purchasing journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What applications is the YR05491 // YR05492 ideal for?
The spectrophotometer excels in color control for products with metallic, pearlescent, and other complex special finishes, primarily used in the automotive, cosmetics, and plastics sectors. - Is it compatible with a PC?
Yes, it comes equipped with color management software for PC, enabling detailed and comprehensive data analysis. - How many samples can it store?
The device can store up to 1,000 standards and 4,000 samples, providing a highly organized and detailed record.
Advantages and Disadvantages
The YR05491 // YR05492’s most significant advantages include its unrivaled multi-angle measurement capabilities and superior precision, boasting a ΔE*ab standard deviation of 0.03. Additionally, it offers USB and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for fast and reliable data transfer. However, its specialization in analyzing complex finishes may limit its application for simpler color studies.
Field Applications
In practical applications, the YR05491 // YR05492 plays a critical role in quality control for color in products featuring metallic and pearlescent effects, particularly within the automotive and cosmetics industries. Its ability to perform multi-angle measurements allows for a comprehensive analysis of color variations and gloss levels, ensuring the final product’s visual uniformity and quality. Moreover, the instrument’s color camera preview function guarantees precise positioning for measurement, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in both laboratory and production line settings.
Recommendations
To maximize the performance of the YR05491 // YR05492, regular calibration and maintenance in a clean, dust-free environment are essential. The device’s lithium-ion battery supports up to 6,000 measurements over an 8-hour period; thus, routine recharging is advised. For a tailored quote, users are encouraged to generate their own using the Kalstein Plus platform, and discover how this spectrophotometer can enhance precision and efficiency in their industrial color control processes.
Technical Specifications
| Model | YR05491 | YR05492 |
| Measurement Geometry | 8 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 2 receivers) | 12 measurement angles (7 illumination sources, 2 receivers) |
| Measure Angle | 45° Receiver： | 45° Receiver： |
| 45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110° | 45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°,45as45°,45as75°,45as110° | |
| 15°Receiver： | 15°Receiver： | |
| 15as-45°,15as-15° | 15as-45°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as-30°,15as45°,15as80° | |
| Conform to the standards：ASTM D 2244,E 308,E 1164,E 2194,
E2539,DIN 5033,5036,6174,6175-1,6175-2;ISO 7724, 11664-4 |
Conform to the standards：ASTM D 2244,E 308,E 1164,E 2194,
E2539,DIN 5033,5036,6174,6175-1,6175-2;ISO 7724, 11664-4 |
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| SAE J 1545 | SAE J 1545 | |
| Application | Provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic,
pearlescent and other complex special effect color products |
Provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metallic,
pearlescent and other complex special effect color products |
| Light Source | Full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement | Full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement |
| Lamp Life | 5 years, 3 million times measurements | 5 years, 3 million times measurements |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Concave Grating | Concave Grating |
| Sensor | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 400nm-700nm | 400nm-700nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm | 10nm |
| Measurement Range | 0~600% | 0~600% |
| Semiband Width | 10nm | 10nm |
| Measuring Aperture | Φ12mm | Φ12mm |
| Color Space | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99 | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,βxy,DIN Lab99 |
| Color Difference Formula | ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175 | ΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE DIN6175 |
| Other Colorimetric Index | Flop Index, Int-Em | Flop Index, Int-Em |
| Observer Angle | 2°/10° | 2°/10° |
| Illuminant | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6,F7(DLF),
F8,F9,F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) |
D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6,F7(DLF),
F8,F9,F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) |
| Display | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color simulation, Sample effect value, Effect difference value | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color simulation, Sample effect value, Effect difference value |
| Measuring Time | Approx. 1 second for one angle | Approx. 1 second for one angle |
| Approx. 8 seconds for all angles | Approx. 12 seconds for all angles | |
| Repeatability | Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.08% | Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.08% |
| Chromaticity value: ΔE*ab 0.03 (When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration) | Chromaticity value: ΔE*ab 0.02 (When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration) | |
| Reproducibility | ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of BCRA tile set | ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of BCRA tile set |
| ΔE*<0.25,avg on the color BCRA tile set | ΔE*<0.25,avg on the color BCRA tile set | |
| Inter-instrument Error | 0.18ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) | 0.18ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) |
| Effect Parameters | Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV) | Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV) |
| Effect Measurement | 6 angles Sparkle Grade(SG),Color Variation(CV):15as-45°,15as-30°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as45°,15as80° | 6 angles Sparkle Grade(SG),Color Variation(CV):15as-45°,15as-30°,15as-15°,15as15°,15as45°,15as80° |
| 15d Diffuse coarseness(DC) | 15d Diffuse coarseness(DC) | |
| Effect Repeatability | Sparkle Grade(SG) Short-term repeatability: 0.12% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration) | Sparkle Grade(SG) Short-term repeatability: 0.12% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration) |
| Diffuse coarseness(DC) Short-term repeatability:e0.09% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration) | Diffuse coarseness(DC) Short-term repeatability:e0.09% (10 times standard deviations) (When a color plate is measured 10 times at 10 second intervals after white calibration) | |
| Effect Reproducibility | Sparkle Grade(SG) Reproducibility: 1.9% (10 times standard deviations) | Sparkle Grade(SG) Reproducibility: 1.9% (10 times standard deviations) |
| (avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) | (avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) | |
| Diffuse coarseness(DC) Reproducibility: 1.4% (10 times standard deviations)(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) | Diffuse coarseness(DC) Reproducibility: 1.4% (10 times standard deviations)(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) | |
| Trigger mode | Pressure sensing trigger, button trigger, software trigger | Pressure sensing trigger, button trigger, software trigger |
| Measuring Mode | Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99) | Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99) |
| Locating Mode | Color camera preview | Color camera preview |
| Dimension | L*W*H=195X83X128mm | L*W*H=195X83X128mm |
| Weight | About 1Kg | About 1Kg |
| Power | lithium-ion battery, 3.7V,3200mAh, Continuous test 6000 times within 8 hours of full charge | lithium-ion battery, 3.7V,3200mAh, Continuous test 6000 times within 8 hours of full charge |
| Display | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Interface | USB, Bluetooth 5.0 | USB, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Data Storage | 1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples | 1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English |
| Operating Environment | 10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation | 10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation |
| Storage Environment | -20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation | -20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation |
| Calibration | Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board | Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board |
| Calibration Interval | 4 hours,8 hours,24 hours,Startup calibration | 4 hours,8 hours,24 hours,Startup calibration |
| Standard accessories | Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide,PC Software(download from the official website), Calibration Board, black light trap,Protective cap, wristband | Power Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide,PC Software(download from the official website), Calibration Board, black light trap,Protective cap, wristband |
| Optional Accessory | Micro-printer | Micro-printer |
| Notes | Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products. | Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products. |
