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ColorReader CR1

Cost-effective Quality Control Color Measurement Instruments

3NH CR1 ColorReader is an efficient, easy to use and highly capable analytical workhorse, high-performance portable small color measuring device for color measurement of plastics, electronics, paint and ink, garments, leather, paper, auto, medical, cosmetics, food etc. It's ruggedly constructed to stand up to the production floor environment and provide years of uncompromising performance.


Key Highlights

  • One-Touch Measurement, Results in 1 Seconds

  • Repeatability ΔE*ab less than 0.1

  • 12,000 times in a single full charge

  • Bluetooth-Connected APP, Real-Time Color Reports

  • Built-in 2000+Standard Color Libraries(Pantone/NCS/China NationalStandards)

ColorReader CR1 Instructions Operating Manual ColorReader CR1 PDF
This CR1 Instrument are Certified with
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1 Years Warranty (Additional support period of 3 years)

Tristimulus Colorimeter CR1 Overview

ColorReader CR1 is developed by 3nh adopting advanced color sensor and rich performances APP with special multi-functional "Smart Button" and professionalized non-contact auto white board calibration incorporating micro colorimeter and cellphone colorreader two in one.
 

It can be widely applied in different industries, such as plastics, electronics, paint and ink, printing, garments, leather, paper, auto, medical, cosmetics, food for color difference management. ColorReader CR1 is small and portable, which can identify and search color cards via smartphone APP. Users can use it to capture color inspiration anytime and anywhere.

CR1 Technical Features:

1.Instant and Precise Color Measurement

Repeatability less than 0.1, display accuracy 0.1, one light press can bring you precise color measurement. This portable ColorReader allows for quick and easy access to your most frequently used testing methods in less than one clicks

ColorReader CR1

2.Non-contact Auto Calibration

The use of professional non-contact automatic black and white board calibration technology to avoid direct transmission of dirt during the measurement process to the whiteboard, completely solves the problem of separation between the whiteboard and the dust cover required internationally, and ensures the zero position of the whiteboard "this starting line" The long-term accuracy of "makes you more at ease and worry-free when using it."

Non-contact Auto Calibration

3.Multifunctional "Smart Buttons"

The built-in "smart button" of the instrument can independently complete the measurement function setting or test data review. It does not need to connect a mobile phone and a computer. A single machine can realize all the functions of the color difference meter; and at the same time, it can be connected to the mobile phone APP or computer software, taking into account the various functions of the color difference measurement and color management.

Multifunctional

4.Professional integrating sphere dual optical path design

Professional advanced integrating sphere coating, dual optical path sensor and full-spectrum light source ensure the stability and accuracy of the measurement results.

ColorReader Professional integrating sphere dual optical path design

5.Lightweight and Portable 

Easily put it in your pocket, carry it with you, worry-free measurement.

Lightweight and Portable

6.Rechargeable Lithium Battery 

Type-c interface, can do tests continuously for 12,000 times in a single full charge.

Rechargeable Lithium Battery

7.Higher Quality

Using industrial-grade real-time processing MCU, Bluetooth interface 5.0 transmission is more stable and reliable.

industrial-grade real-time processing MCU

8.Diversified Data Display Modes

The ColorReader CR1 with APP can directly display the sample color value, color difference value, pass/fail result, color simulation, color deviation, reflectance and other data, which is convenient for viewing and greatly improves the user's work efficiency.

9.Massive Color Card Database with You

APP synchronizes mass storage, which can quickly check color data, analyze and compare.

Use the App to build your private color database in the cloud, without having to carry heavy color cards, you can use CR3 to find the closest color among multiple color cards anytime and anywhere.ColorReader CR1 Technical Specs.

Massive Color Card Database with You

          

Product Name & ModelCR1（Basic Edition）
GeometryD/8（Diffuse illuminance, 8°reception, SCI）, Conforms to standards CIE No.15，GB/T 3978.
FeaturesUsed for color difference quality control in plastic electronics, paint and coating, textile and garment printing and dyeing, ceramics and other industries;
Small size, easy to carry, search for the color cards through smartphone APP
Integrating sphere sizeΦ20mm
IlluminantFull spectrum LED light source
Spectro deviceFilter spectro
SensorCMOS Dual light path sensor
Wavelength Range400～700nm
Measuring ApertureΦ8mm
SCI/SCESCI
Color SpacesCIE LAB, LCh
Color Difference FormulaΔE*ab
Other Color Index/
Display Accuracy0.1
Observer Angle10°
Light sourceD65
DisplaySample chromaticity value, color difference value, pass/fail result, color simulation, color deviation, reflectance (partly through mobile APP)
Measuring Time1.0s
RepeatabilityColor：ΔE*ab within 0.1（After warm-up calibration, the average value of measuring the whiteboard 30 times at an interval of 5s）
Metrology requirementsNon
Measurement ModeSingle measurement，Average measurement（2~99times）（Implemented through smartphone App）
DimensionØ30X100mm
Weight88g
BatteryLithium battery, can do tests continuously for 12000 times in a single full charge
Light source lifespan5years more than 3 million times measurements
Display screenIPS full color screen, 1.14 inch
InterfaceType C USB（just for recharge）; Bluetooth 5.0
Data storageMass storage can be expanded through mobile APP
Data reviewThe instrument has no measurement data review function
White calibrationNon-contact automatic calibration
SettingsInstrument can set parameters
LanguageChinese，English
Working Temperature range0~40℃，0~85%RH（No condensation），Altitude：lower than 2000m
Storage Temperature Range -20~50℃，0~85%RH（No condensation）
Standard AccessoriesData cable, manual, calibration box, SQCX PC Color quality management software, MOBCCS APP (download from official website)
Optional AccessoriesUSB mini printer, powder test box
Note：Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to actual instruments.



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FAQs About ColorReader

The color may be quantified in L*a*b* (CIELAB units), RGB values, CMYK (printing), and ΔE (color difference). Colorimetric assessment measures also apply spectral reflectance and absorbance (A), particularly in liquids and solutions.

Color is a qualitative and quantitative measure. Qualitatively, it can be characterized by the hue, the saturation, and the brightness. It is quantified in terms of color spaces, such as L*a*b* or RGB, in terms of numerical values based on devices such as colorimeters or spectrophotometers.

Techniques of measuring color are visual color comparison, colorimetry (with colorimeters) and spectrophotometry (measuring spectral reflectance), and image analysis. Both techniques measure the reflection or absorption of light by materials and are commonly quantified. Therefore standardized in color spaces such as CIELAB or RGB.

The measurement of color varies according to context in several units. Such common units are L*a*b* (CIELAB), RGB (Red-Green-Blue), and color difference (Delta E). In light absorption, there are no units assigned to absorbance. But the quantitative analysis of absorbance obeys Beer's Law in colorimetry.

The color measurement theory is the quantification of the interaction of materials with light, either absorption, transmission, or reflection. It employs standard colour spaces (such as CIELAB) and devices (colorimeters, spectrophotometers) to code the visual colour into objective and reproducible data.

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