Datacolor® 800 Series Benchtop Spectrophotometer
| Origin | USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Origin Category | Imported |
| Model | Datacolor® 800 Series |
| Price Range | USD $13,500–$20,500 (FOB) |
| Product Type | Benchtop Spectrophotometer |
| Instrument Type | Benchtop |
| Optical Geometry | 0/45° Integrating Sphere |
| Light Source | LED + UV-Adjustable LED |
| Spectral Range | 360 nm – 750 nm |
| Repeatability | ΔE*₀₀ ≤ 0.02 (avg.) |
Overview
The Datacolor® 800 Series is a reference-grade benchtop spectrophotometer engineered for metrologically traceable color measurement in industrial R&D, formulation, and quality control laboratories. Utilizing a precision 0/45° optical geometry with dual-LED illumination—including independently controllable UV component—it delivers high-fidelity spectral reflectance and transmittance data across the full visible and near-UV spectrum (360–750 nm). Unlike traditional d/8° instruments, the 0/45° configuration minimizes directional sensitivity and specular exclusion artifacts, making it especially suitable for textured, glossy, or structured surfaces common in textiles, coatings, plastics, and packaging. Each unit undergoes factory calibration against NIST-traceable standards and ships with instrument-to-instrument agreement validated to ΔE*₀₀ ≤ 0.08 (average), ensuring consistent color data across global supply chains without requiring user-defined instrument profiling.
Key Features
- Reference-grade spectral accuracy: Certified repeatability of ΔE*₀₀ ≤ 0.02 (average) and inter-instrument agreement ≤ 0.08 (CIELAB, avg.), verified per ASTM E308 and ISO 13655
- Dual-LED illumination system with programmable UV output (cut-on at 400 nm, 420 nm, or 460 nm), enabling precise fluorescence correction for optical brighteners and pigment systems
- Integrated high-resolution color camera and motorized aperture selection—LAV (30 mm/26 mm), SAV (9 mm/5 mm), USAV (6.5 mm/2.5 mm), plus optional MAV and XUSAV—for repeatable sample positioning and geometry-specific measurement compliance
- Embedded SP2000 spectral analysis engine with 256-element dual photodiode array and holographic grating, delivering 2 nm effective bandwidth and 10 nm reporting interval
- Full network readiness: Native support for Ethernet, USB 2.0, and RS-232 interfaces; compatible with Citrix Virtual Apps, Windows Terminal Server, and enterprise Active Directory authentication
- Onboard diagnostics and firmware-upgradable architecture—calibration status, lamp life, sensor health, and environmental logs stored internally for remote audit and GLP-compliant troubleshooting
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The Datacolor 800 Series accommodates solid, liquid, and translucent samples across diverse industrial substrates—including woven and knitted textiles, solvent- and water-based paints, thermoplastic pellets, automotive clearcoats, and pharmaceutical film coatings. Its LAV/SAV/USAV aperture system supports ASTM D2244 (color difference), ISO 11664-4 (CIE colorimetric observers), and USP (transmittance and haze for packaging). The instrument meets IEC 61000-4 electromagnetic compatibility requirements and operates within 5–40 °C at ≤85% non-condensing RH. All models comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 when deployed with Datacolor’s validated software suite, supporting electronic signatures, audit trails, and role-based access control for GMP-regulated environments.
Software & Data Management
The platform integrates natively with Datacolor’s industry-standard software ecosystem—including MATCH Pigment, MATCH Textile, and ENVISION—enabling closed-loop color formulation, tolerance mapping, and cross-site spectral database synchronization. Raw spectral data (360–750 nm @ 10 nm intervals) is exportable in CIE XYZ, LAB, LCH, and spectral reflectance/transmittance formats (ASCII, CSV, XML). Data integrity is enforced via timestamped measurement logs, operator ID tagging, and configurable pass/fail criteria aligned with AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1, ISO 105-J03, and GMW14872. Software validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ protocols) and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance packages are available upon request for regulated users.
Applications
- Color formulation and recipe management in paint & coatings manufacturing
- Batch-to-batch consistency verification for synthetic fibers and dyed fabrics
- Optical brightener quantification and UV-stability assessment in paper and detergent applications
- Transparency, haze, and yellowness index measurement for medical device packaging films
- Color matching validation across multi-tier supplier networks under ISO/TS 16949 and IATF 16949 frameworks
- Long-term stability monitoring of pigmented polymers under accelerated aging protocols (ASTM G154, ISO 4892-3)
FAQ
Does the Datacolor 800 Series support transmittance measurements?
Yes—models 850 and 800V support both reflectance and transmittance modes, including turbidity-corrected transmittance per ASTM D1003 and ISO 14782.
Is the instrument compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11?
When used with validated Datacolor software (v7.2+), full electronic signature, audit trail, and secure user authentication capabilities are enabled for regulated pharmaceutical and medical device applications.
Can legacy Datacolor 600 spectral data be imported and compared directly?
Yes—the 800 Series maintains full backward compatibility with Datacolor 600 spectral libraries, tolerances, and job templates via native .dcx file import and automatic wavelength interpolation.
What maintenance is required for long-term calibration stability?
Annual verification using NIST-traceable white tile and UV calibration standards is recommended; field-serviceable components include aperture plates, UV filters, and LED modules—all with serialized calibration certificates.
How is instrument-to-instrument agreement ensured across a global fleet?
Each unit is calibrated against a master reference spectrophotometer at Datacolor’s US metrology lab; SP2000 spectral fingerprinting enables real-time cross-instrument normalization in shared cloud databases.
