3nh YS3060 High-Precision Portable Spectrophotometric Colorimeter

Overview

The 3nh YS3060 High-Precision Portable Spectrophotometric Colorimeter is an ISO- and CIE-compliant benchtop-grade color measurement instrument engineered for laboratory-grade accuracy in field-deployable form. It operates on the d/8° integrating sphere geometry—fully compliant with CIE Publication No. 15, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7, and GB/T 3978—enabling simultaneous measurement of both Specular Component Included (SCI) and Specular Component Excluded (SCE) reflectance spectra. This dual-mode capability ensures traceable color evaluation for both matte and glossy surfaces, including optically brightened (fluorescent) materials under UV-inclusive illumination. The instrument employs a concave holographic grating and a 256-pixel dual-array CMOS detector to deliver high-fidelity spectral data at 10 nm resolution across the visible spectrum (400–700 nm), supporting rigorous color specification, formulation validation, and inter-laboratory color transfer in regulated environments.

Key Features

• Optical architecture conforming to CIE d/8° geometry with integrated UV control—switchable UV inclusion/exclusion for accurate fluorescence assessment
• Dual-aperture system: MAV (Φ8 mm / Φ10 mm) and SAV (Φ4 mm / Φ5 mm), enabling precise measurement of heterogeneous, textured, or small-area samples
• High-stability LED illuminant array with >3 million measurement cycle lifetime and calibrated spectral output matching CIE standard illuminants (D65, D50, A, C, F-series, TL84, U30, etc.)
• 3.5-inch capacitive TFT touchscreen with real-time spectral graphing, camera-assisted sample positioning, and intuitive icon-driven UI
• Onboard storage for ≥28,000 test records (including paired SCI/SCE datasets) and 1,000 reference standards
• Dual communication interface: USB 2.0 and Bluetooth® 4.0 (backward-compatible with v2.1), enabling seamless integration with LIMS and ERP systems
• Ruggedized design: IP52-rated enclosure, scratch-resistant sapphire window, and ultra-stable ceramic white calibration tile with <0.08% spectral reflectance drift per year

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The YS3060 supports measurement of solid, powder, paste, and liquid samples—including fluorescent, metallic, and pearlescent substrates—across industries governed by strict color consistency requirements. Its optical design meets ASTM D2244 (color difference calculation), ASTM E308 (CIE colorimetric computation), and ISO 11664 series (CIE colorimetry standards). For regulated sectors—including pharmaceutical packaging (USP , FDA 21 CFR Part 11-ready software audit trail), automotive OEM paint qualification (SAE J1545), and textile compliance (AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1, ISO 105-J03)—the instrument provides full traceability via NIST-traceable calibration certificates and GLP/GMP-aligned documentation workflows. All firmware and calibration routines are fully version-controlled and support periodic revalidation per ISO/IEC 17025 Clause 6.4.

Software & Data Management

The included PC-based color management software (ColorExpert™) delivers advanced analytical functionality: spectral comparison overlays, multi-sample statistical process control (SPC) charts, pass/fail tolerance mapping against user-defined ΔE*ab, ΔE00, or custom metrics, and automated report generation compliant with ISO 9001 Annex SL clause 8.5.1. Software supports 2° and 10° standard observer models, 18+ CIE-compliant illuminants, and 12+ color spaces (CIELAB, CIELUV, Hunter Lab, Yxy, LCh, XYZ). Raw spectral data export is available in CSV and XML formats for third-party integration with formulation systems (e.g., X-Rite Color iMatch, Datacolor Match Textile). Audit trails log all calibration events, user actions, and parameter modifications—fully compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic record requirements when deployed with optional digital signature module.

Applications

The YS3060 serves as a primary color verification tool in quality control laboratories and production floors across diverse sectors: plastic injection molding (ASTM D2244 pass/fail thresholds), coil coating and automotive refinish (SAE J2527 spectral match verification), textile dye lot approval (ISO 105-A02 grayscale assessment), pharmaceutical tablet film coating (USP color uniformity), food packaging ink validation (Pantone® Solid Coated library matching), and ceramic glaze development (CIEDE2000 ΔE < 0.5 specification). Its portability enables on-site measurement in warehouse receiving, supplier audits, and cross-facility color harmonization projects—eliminating inter-instrument variability through standardized calibration protocols and inter-device agreement testing per BCRA Series II tile sets.

FAQ

Does the YS3060 support measurement of fluorescent materials?
Yes—the instrument includes switchable UV illumination and is calibrated to measure both UV-excited fluorescence and non-fluorescent reflectance under identical geometric conditions.
What is the inter-instrument agreement specification?
Maximum inter-unit variation is ΔE*ab ≤ 0.15 (MAV/SCI) when measuring the 12-tile BCRA Series II set, verified per ISO 13655 and ASTM E2194.
Can the device be used in GxP-regulated environments?
Yes—when paired with the validated ColorExpert™ software package and documented calibration procedures, it satisfies ALCOA+ data integrity principles and supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance with electronic signatures and audit trail activation.
Is spectral data export supported for external analysis?
Yes—full 400–700 nm spectral reflectance curves (10 nm intervals) can be exported in CSV, XML, or CIE 15:2004-compliant .cie format for use in MATLAB, Python (scikit-learn), or proprietary spectral modeling platforms.
What maintenance is required beyond routine calibration?
No optical alignment or lamp replacement is needed—the LED light source is rated for >3 million measurements; only annual verification against NIST-traceable standards is recommended per ISO/IEC 17025 Section 6.4.