3nh YS3080 Portable Spectrophotometric Colorimeter

Overview

The 3nh YS3080 Portable Spectrophotometric Colorimeter is an ISO- and CIE-compliant bench-to-floor color measurement instrument engineered for precision, portability, and industrial robustness. It operates on the CIE-standard d/8° geometry—diffuse illumination with 8° viewing angle—ensuring consistent simulation of human visual perception under standardized illuminants. The device employs a dual-array 256-pixel CMOS spectrometer with concave grating dispersion, delivering high signal-to-noise ratio and spectral stability across its 400–700 nm range at 10 nm intervals (FWHM ≈ 10 nm). Its full-spectrum LED illumination system—including dedicated UV-emitting diodes—enables accurate measurement of fluorescent materials per ASTM E308 and ISO 11664-6. Designed for both laboratory-grade analysis and in-line quality assurance, the YS3080 supports simultaneous SCI (Specular Component Included) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded) measurements, facilitating comprehensive surface appearance evaluation across matte, glossy, textured, and optically brightened substrates.

Key Features

• Dual-aperture optical configuration: Switchable 4 mm (SAV) and 8 mm (MAV) measurement ports enable precise targeting of small features or representative bulk areas without repositioning.
• Integrated real-time imaging: A built-in capacitive-touch TFT display (3.5″, 480×320) with live camera preview ensures accurate spatial registration—critical for heterogeneous, patterned, or irregular surfaces.
• UV-enabled fluorescence quantification: Independent UV channel control allows toggle between UV-included and UV-excluded modes, supporting compliance with ISO 105-J03 (fluorescent whitening agents) and textile colorfastness standards.
• High metrological stability: Repeatability of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02 (MAV/SCI, white tile, n=30, 5 s interval) and inter-instrument agreement of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.12 (BCRA Series II reference tiles) meet ISO 13655:2017 requirements for multi-unit color management systems.
• Compact ergonomic form factor: Horizontal chassis design (184 × 77 × 105 mm; ~600 g) minimizes operator-induced motion artifacts during handheld use while maintaining compatibility with optional fixtures for benchtop repeatability.
• Extended spectral data output: Delivers full reflectance spectra (10 nm resolution), enabling post-acquisition calculation of non-default color spaces, metamerism indices (MI), whiteness (ASTM E313/CIE Ganz), yellowness (ASTM D1925), and gloss-corrected color metrics.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The YS3080 accommodates solid, liquid, powder, and paste samples via standard aperture or optional accessories (e.g., powder test box). Its 0–200% reflectance range supports highly reflective metallics, low-reflectance blacks, and translucent films. Compliance includes CIE No. 15:2018, ISO 7724-1:2019, ASTM E1164-22, DIN 5033-7:2018, GB/T 3978–2008, and GB/T 18833–2019. For regulated environments, raw spectral data and metadata (timestamp, illuminant, observer, geometry, calibration status) are exportable in CSV and XML formats—supporting audit-ready documentation per GLP and internal QA protocols. While not FDA 21 CFR Part 11 certified out-of-box, its deterministic measurement traceability and immutable local storage (28,000 sample records + 1,000 standards) align with foundational data integrity principles.

Software & Data Management

The included SQCX Quality Control Software provides a scalable platform for color specification management, tolerance definition (ellipsoidal or rectangular ΔE limits), batch comparison, trend analysis, and automated PASS/FAIL reporting. It supports multi-illuminant and multi-observer configurations, custom pass/fail logic trees, and export to Excel, PDF, and industry-standard color databases (e.g., X-Rite Color iMatch-compatible formats). Raw spectral data can be imported into third-party tools (MATLAB, Python pandas) for advanced modeling—such as PCA-based batch clustering or predictive formulation algorithms. Firmware updates and spectral library synchronization occur over USB or Bluetooth® 4.2 LE, ensuring long-term interoperability.

Applications

The YS3080 serves as a primary color verification tool in injection-molded plastics (automotive interiors, consumer electronics housings), solvent- and water-based coatings (architectural paints, coil coatings), textile dye lots (ISO 105-C06 wash fastness correlation), ceramic glazes (CIEDE2000 ΔE control), and printed packaging (ISO 12647-2 process control). Its portability enables on-site validation of incoming raw materials, in-process checks on production lines, and field audits of supplier deliverables—reducing reliance on centralized lab turnaround. In R&D settings, it functions as a reference spectrophotometer for calibrating color-matching software and validating digital color communication workflows (e.g., ISO 12647-7 digital proofing).

FAQ

Does the YS3080 support measurement of transparent or translucent samples?
Yes—when used with the optional transmission fixture or backlit white tile, it measures transmitted color of films, bottles, and liquid solutions per CIE 15:2018 transmittance geometry.
Can spectral data be exported for third-party analysis?
Yes—CSV files contain wavelength (nm), reflectance (%), and metadata; XML exports include full instrument configuration and calibration history.
What is the expected lifetime of the LED light source?
Rated for >3 million measurements or ≥5 years under typical usage, with luminance drift compensated via onboard recalibration routines.
Is the device suitable for use in humid manufacturing environments?
It operates continuously at 0–40°C and up to 85% RH (non-condensing), meeting IP52-level ingress protection for dust and dripping water resistance.
How does the YS3080 handle metamerism assessment?
By capturing full spectra, it calculates the Metamerism Index (MI) against user-defined illuminant pairs (e.g., D65 vs. TL84), supporting ISO 23603:2021 conformance for critical color matching.