PS230 Spectrocolorimeter
A compact entry-level D/8 (SCI mode) spectrocolorimeter with a Φ40 mm sphere — with MAV/SAV/SSAV apertures, camera positioning and ΔE*ab 0.02 repeatability for fast colour control.
- D/8 geometry (SCI mode) with a Φ40 mm integrating sphere — spectral measurement at an entry price
- Three aperture ranges — MAV Φ8/10 mm, SAV Φ4/5 mm and SSAV 1 × 3 mm
- ΔE*ab 0.02 repeatability and ΔE*ab 0.2 inter-instrument agreement (12 BCRA tiles)
- Very compact body (94 × 68 × 188 mm, 410 g) with camera-based positioning
The PS230 is a compact, entry-level 3nh spectrocolorimeter with D/8 sphere geometry in SCI mode (specular component included). A Φ40 mm integrating sphere and an integrated spectral module deliver a full reflectance curve — more accurate than filter colorimeters — in a very handy, affordably priced body.
The instrument offers three aperture ranges (MAV Φ8/10 mm, SAV Φ4/5 mm and SSAV 1 × 3 mm), covering both standard and very small samples. Camera-based measurement positioning and mobile-app control make it a convenient tool for fast batch-consistency checks.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement geometry | D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing), SCI mode; compliant with CIE No. 15, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN 5033 Teil 7 |
| Integrating sphere | Φ40 mm |
| Light source | combined full-spectrum LEDs, UV lamp |
| Monochromator / sensor | integrated spectral module / dual silicon sensor (16 groups) |
| Range / resolution | 400–700 nm, 10 nm interval |
| Measuring aperture | MAV Φ8/10 mm, SAV Φ4/5 mm, SSAV 1 × 3 mm (flat and nozzle) |
| Colour spaces | CIE L*a*b*, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, s-RGB, Hunter Lab, βxy, DIN Lab99 |
| Colour-difference formulas | ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc(2:1), ΔE*cmc(1:1), ΔE*00, DIN ΔE99, ΔE(Hunter) |
| Additional indices | WI, YI, MI, staining fastness, colour strength, opacity, 555, Munsell (C/2), CMYK |
| Repeatability | ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02 (white tile, 30 measurements) |
| Inter-instrument agreement | ΔE*ab ≤ 0.2 (12 BCRA series II tiles) |
| Positioning / measuring time | camera preview / approx. 1 s |
| Dimensions / weight | 94 × 68 × 188 mm / 410 g (excl. base) |
Applications
The PS230 is an economical entry into spectral measurement — for fast batch-consistency control in the plastics, textile, paint, packaging and printing industries, wherever simplicity, compactness and low cost matter most.
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