Precision, Ease of use and Mobility MS3008
The New MS3008 Multi-angle Spectrophotometer brings the latest technology in spectros to the workshops, adopts Industrial-grade MCU with 8 measuring angles, which can provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metalllics, pearlescents and other complex special effect finished products. It is mainly used to measure the color difference of surface paint affected by different viewing angles and conditions. Optimize color accuracy with Multi-angle spectrophotometers and a comprehensive management platform for precise, reliable results.
Key Highlights
8 measurement angles
3.5-inch LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Full spectrum LED light source
Excellent agreement between instruments ΔE*<0.18
Φ12mm Measuring Aperture
With Threenh QC measurement and analysis software
This third-generation device provides high accuracy color measurements guaranteed to deliver added confidence in match rating and surface effect information. MS3008 Multi-angle color spectrophotometer adopts Industrial-grade MCU with 8 measuring angles, which can provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metalllics, pearlescents and other complex special effect finished products. The smooth operating system and superior performance of the optical system allow the MS3008 multi-angle spectrometer to provide repeatability and reproducibility of Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV) measurement.
3nh Multi-angle spectrophotometer MS3008 is used to measure the color difference for the surface paint which is affected by different viewing angles and viewing conditions. It can not only measure multi-angle color difference, but also measure and characterize special finishes through 8 measuring angles. Even in the curved surface, it also has high measuring accuracy and stability. As a precise and compact spherical spectrophotometer for accurately measuring the color of car surfaces anytime, anywhere.
Technical characteristics

Adopt 6 illumination sources, 2 receivers to measure 8 measurement angles at the same time

Touch screen can display all Angle measurement results, more intuitive view of the comprehensive data.
Quickly distinguish the sample Sparkle Grade(SG),Diffuse coarseness(DC) and Color Variation(CV), simple and effective quality inspection.
Implement simple and effective quality inspection on the glitter intensity, color sparkle intensity, and particle size of metallic colors, pearlescent colors, and other special-effect colors.
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The higher optical resolution ensures the measuring speed, accuracy, stability and consistency of the instrument. The core technology makes it as the same platform with international standards and complete compatibility.

The Full spectrum LED light source with blue enhancement ensures sufficient spectral distribution in the visible light range, avoids the spectral loss of LED in a specific band, and ensures the accuracy of instrument measurement results and low cost maintenance.

Using concave grating spectrophotometric technology, with higher resolution, makes color measurement more accurate.

Professional-grade white board, high hardness in the surface, stable optical performance


Industrial grade real-time processing MCU, Bluetooth 5.0 transferring more stable and reliable.

The instrument appearance design is easy to operate, and the hand holding position and the measurement button are well-designed, which can meet different holding habits, smooth and fine surface, from the high-precision appearance treatment process.
Built-in color camera positioning, can accurately judge the object measured position, and improve the measurement efficiency and accuracy.

Offer CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,β XY,DIN Lab99 color space, And D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2 (CWF), F3, F4 and F5, F6 and F7 (DLF), F8, F9, F10 (TPL5), and F11 (TL84), F12 (TL83/U30) A variety of light source, which can meet the special measurement demand under different measurement conditions.

The screen can intuitively display spectrum/data, sample chromaticity value, color difference value/figure, pass/fail results, color simulation, sample effect value, effect difference value and other data, convenient to view while also greatly improve the user's work efficiency.

| Model | MS3008 |
| Measurement Geometry | 8 measurement angles (6 illumination sources, 2 receivers) |
| Measure Angle | 45° Receiver: 45as-15°,45as15°,45as25°, 45as45°,45as75°,45as110° 15°Receiver: 15as-45°,15as-15° 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 SAE J 1545 |
| Application | 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 |
| Lamp Life | 5 years, 3 million times measurements |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Concave Grating |
| Sensor | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 400nm-700nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Measurement Range | 0~600% |
| Semiband Width | 10nm |
| Measuring Aperture | Illumination size Φ23mm / Measuring spot 9X12mm (Customized: Illumination size Φ10mm / Measuring spot 6X8mm) |
| Color Space | 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,color difference formulas of multiple car brands |
| Other Colorimetric Index | Flop Index |
| Observer Angle | 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) |
| Display | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color simulation, Sample effect value, Effect difference value |
| Measuring Time | (not including the effective color measuring time) |
| Repeatability | 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) |
| Reproducibility | ΔE*<0.10,avg on the gray tile of 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) |
| Effect Parameters | 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° 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) 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) (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 | Button trigger, software trigger |
| Measuring Mode | Single measurement, average measurement (1-99), continuous measurement (1-99) |
| Locating Mode | Color camera preview |
| Dimension | L*W*H=195X83X128mm |
| Weight | About 1Kg |
| Power | lithium-ion battery, 3.7V,5000mAh, Continuous test 6000 times within 8 hours of full charge |
| Display | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Interface | USB, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Data Storage | 1000 pcs Standards,4000 pcs Samples |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English |
| Operating Environment | 10℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation |
| Storage Environment | -20℃ to 50℃, humidity does not exceed 85%, no condensation |
| Calibration | Built-in white board parameters, external white board, black light trap, color board |
| Calibration Interval | 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 |
| Optional Accessory | Micro-printer |
| Notes | Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual sales products. |
FAQs About MS3008 Multi-angle spectrophotometer
A benchtop spectrophotometer is not universally better—it outperforms portable units in precision and lab testing, while portable models win for on-site flexibility. Which one is better depends entirely on your testing scenarios, accuracy requirements and workflow.
Higher measurement accuracy & repeatability, excellent inter-instrument agreement
Supports full-spectrum analysis, more geometric optical designs
Larger testing aperture, compatible with curved, textured and bulk samples
Ideal for laboratory QC, R&D, formula matching and standard color calibration
Stable performance, less affected by external light and environment
Compact, lightweight, test anywhere anytime (production line, warehouse, on-site inspection)
Fast one-click measurement, no fixed power and lab space required
Perfect for incoming material inspection, on-line production spot check, field color comparison
Lower cost and easier to operate for frontline workers
Choose benchtop if you need:
Lab R&D, high-precision color grading, standard sample database establishment, strict quality control for cosmetics, plastics, textiles and food.Choose portable if you need:
On-site rapid detection, production line mobile sampling, outdoor and on-location color measurement.Record the L*a*b values of the sample and the reference with a calibrated spectrophotometer or colorimeter. Compute the difference in the color by use of ΔE. The lower the Delta E, the more accurate the result. The difference in energy, ΔE < 1, is generally assumed to be invisible to the eye.
a. If this phenomenon occurred, it means the battery power is not enough. You need to charge the battery.
b. When charge the battery, please insert the battery to the instrument, and plug in the adapter to charge the battery. After 5 minutes, the instrument can be turned on.
c. If the instrument still cannot be turned on after charging 5 minutes, you can pull out the adapter and re-plug in to check it. Or repeat this operation.
d. If the instrument still cannot be turned on after charging 5 minutes, you can turn off the colorimeter and turn on it again to check it. Or repeat this operation.
e. If you have tried all the methods above but the colorimeter still cannot be turned on, please change the battery.
Readings of gloss meters in gloss units (GU) are used to measure shine on the surface. Low GU (0-10) is matte, 10-70 semi-gloss or satin, and above 70 is glossy. Measurement angle is given to the readings: 60° is the normal, 20° is the high gloss, and 85° is the low gloss.
A haze meter measures the light. It quantifies the measure of transmitted light across a material and the degree of scattered and diffused light.
Haze Meters are utilized in production and quality assurance in the plastics, glass, films, and coatings industries, where transparency and example are essential.
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