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NR20XE Precision Colorimeter

Determine Color Differences with NR20XE

The NR20XE Colorimeter is a lightweight and compact instrument used for contact color measurement on sample surfaces; NR20XE microcomputer colorimeter is suitable for color detection and control in various occasions. It is an ideal choice for color management in garment factories, chemical factories, printing factories, automobile factories, hardware processing factories, mold factories, paint factories, etc.


Key Highlights

  • 45°/ 0° optical geometry

  • Accurate spectra &Lab data , for color matching & delivery;

  • CIE LAB,LCh, XYZ;

  • Φ20mm aperture;

  • 2.8-inch TFT screen for easy operation

  • Reliable repeatability (ΔEab ≤0.08) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤0.4)

  • Large storage capacity,  Apprx. 20,000 data;

  • On-site inspections, providing cost-effective color measurement solutions for entry-level applications

NR20XE Precision Colorimeter Instructions Operating Manual NR20XE Precision Colorimeter PDF
This NR20XE Instrument are Certified with
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1 Years Warranty (Additional support period of 3 years)

Rapid, Accurate and Repeatable color Characterization


NR20XE colorimeter is one type of colorimetric measuring instruments used to capture, analyse, and communicate color. Discover the next - generation handheld color measurement tool, This innovative solution empowers you to accurately understand, control, and communicate color throughout every stage of the workflow. NR20XE with an intuitive touchscreen for precise, fast, and reliable determination of natural samples color.

Functional Features


NR20XE Large Aperture Precision Colorimeter

 

 

Threenh Large Aperture NR20XE Colorimter

 

NR20XE with φ20mm extended aperture and stable end face can test surface stripe and wet products. 
 

Difference between NR20XE and Ordinary Portable Colorimeter


When testing products such as meat measurement by ordinary colorimeter, the whole instrument body has to be placed in the object which not only stains the instrument, but also will let the liquid/water enter the instrument directly and bring cross contamination. However, NR20XE is a vertical structure. When measuring, it can make sure only the aperture touches the object which will not stain the instrument body. 

 
NR20XE Precision Colorimeter
 
Product Introduction
 
3nh NR20XE is a handheld colorimeter based on 45°/0° optical geometry. Its measuring aperture is 20mm. NR20XE measuring aperture is the biggest one in domestic. Meanwhile, it also has high measuring precision. As a member of 3nh 45°/0° colorimeter, NR20XE is a colorimeter with unique performance. The color measurement results from NR20XE simulate human eyes but its accuracy is several times higher than human eyes. NR20XE 45°/0 ° optical geometry structures can reflect interactive effect between surface stripe and sample color more effectively than 8°/d colorimeter. NR20XE will eliminate the errors between human eyes and color tester caused by surface stripe when judging tolerance critical value of sample colors. Therefore, NR20XE is widely used in color field.
 
QC Department

NR20XE can meet quality control requirements in plastic (PET，PE，PP，PTA，ABS，EVA particles and powder), color steel plate, coating, textile, fluorescent material, denim, medicine and food industries, etc. It can help to control product color difference, improve product competitiveness, reduce enterprises’ loss and control production cost.
 
Applications

Food, medicine, textile, non-woven fabrics, denim, dyeing and printing, color steel plate, paper, plastic, chemical, coating, ink, building material industries, etc. Simple and intuitive operation color determination with the compact and ergonomic NR20XE is done with just one click, without the need for prior or basic knowledge.
 
 
 
Illumination Locating; Cross Locating; Large Stable End Face
 

Product Advantages

1. 20mm measuring aperture can test objects with surface stripe accurately.
2. Vertical structure can test wet surface object or can be soaked into the liquid for testing.
3. Double Locating: Illuminating locating and cross locating.
4. Adopting new optical path and dynamic integration time can test more stable and accurate.
5. 45°/0° optical geometry structure, considering the effects of surface features.
6. Annular illumination design, suitable for polarizing material.
7. Equipped with rechargeable high-capacity Li-ion battery. No need to purchase battery repeatedly.

8. Configuring CQCS3 software -- connect PC computer to realize more functions.

NR20XE Precision Colorimeter


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NR20XE Technical Specifications 
 
 3nh
 NR20XE Precision Colorimeter
 Illuminating/Viewing Geometry
45°/0° 
Measuring Aperture 
Φ20mm  
 Special Function
Especially suitable for testing surface stripe and wet products 
 Locating
Illumination Locating/Cross Locating 
 Detector
Silicon photoelectric diode 
 Locating
Illuminating Locating/Cross Locating 
 Color Space
CIEL*a*b*C*h*; CIEL*a*b*; CIEXYZ  
 Color Difference Formula
△E*ab; △L*a*b*; △E*C*h*  
Light Source  
D65  
Light Source Device 
LED blue light excitation 
 Errors Between Each
Equipment
≤0.50ΔE*ab 
 Storage
100pcs standards 20000pcs samples  
 Repeatability
Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.08  Average of 30 measurements of standard white plate 
 Weight
 500g
 Dimension
205×67×80 mm  
 Power source
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7V@3200mAh  
 Lamp Life
5 years, more than 1.6 million measurements  
 Charging Time
First charging time is 8 hours--100% electricity  
 PC Software
CQCS3 Software 
 Printer (optional)
Miniature thermal printer 
 


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FAQs About NR20XE Colorimeter

High Measurement Accuracy and Stability: Low ΔE fluctuation (e.g., NH300: ΔE < 0.07; NR10QC: ΔE ≤ 0.03 short-term repeatability); Reliable sensors (CMOS dual-beam/silicon photodiode) and long-lasting light sources (1.6M–3M measurements over 5 years).

User-friendly Design and Convenient Operation: Intuitive interfaces (e.g., NH300’s “fool-proof” operation), auto-calibration, and ergonomic grips for extended use; Versatile positioning (light/cross alignment) for precise measurements.

Robust Design: Our colorimter instruments are designed to withstand rigorous use, providing long-term reliability. Rechargeable lithium batteries enable 5,000–6,000 measurements per charge (e.g., NH300/TS7030), ensuring cost-effective durability.

PC Software Support for Functionality Expansion: PC software (e.g., CQCS3) supports color difference analysis, chromaticity indexing, and sample library management.

Global customer support: Our global presence across regions ensures you get the service and maintenance support you need to keep your instrument at peak performance. 

Multiple Measurement Apertures and Application Scenarios: Multiple measurement apertures, different models have different measurement apertures and some models offer multiple optional apertures. Applicable to plastic electronics, paint and ink, textile and garment printing and dyeing, printing, ceramics, automotive, food, medicine and other industries for color quality control and color difference detection.


The repeatability is an important parameter for the accuracy of the colorimeter. Threenh Technology portable colorimeter for color measurements tandard deviation ΔE*ab is within 0.03 (Measurement condition: the average value of 30 measurements on the white board at an interval of 3s after calibration). Each colorimeter can pass the qualified inspection before leaving the factory to ensure it conforms to the standard of China Metrology Institute.

Colorimeter vs Spectrophotometer for Textile QC 

For textile quality control, a spectrophotometer is always the better choice instead of a basic colorimeter.

Key Reasons

  1. Spectrophotometer captures full spectral data, handles dyed fabric, printed textiles, yarn, woven and knitted materials with complex color and texture.

  2. Supports SCI/SCE, metamerism test, fastness comparison and batch color consistency inspection.

  3. Higher accuracy and better inter-instrument agreement, perfect for factory mass production and customer color approval.

  4. Basic colorimeters only show simple color difference data, easily affected by fabric texture, rough surface and lighting, with poor stability for textiles.

3nh Recommended Models

  • TS7700 / TS8560: High-precision, ideal for textile lab QC, color matching and raw material incoming inspection.

  • NR60CP / NS800: Cost-effective option for daily production line routine color checking.


Many people might answer "with the human eye", but this is actually not comprehensive. The human eye cannot accurately distinguish the colors of similar objects. Furthermore, everyone's perception of color varies. Therefore, people have developed color measurement tools based on the CIE color system. 

Currently, there are two main types of commonly used colorimeters, as follows: 

Colorimeter - It is an ideal choice for quality control (QC) on production lines, used to detect color differences. 

Spectrophotometer - It is suitable for the development of color characteristics and color analysis in laboratories.


Colorimeter calibration is indispensable for reliable quality control—ensuring measurement accuracy by compensating for component aging, environmental interference, and baseline drift. It standardizes data across devices/batches, maintains compliance with industry standards, and prevents costly rework from inaccurate color readings, making it critical for precision-driven industries like printing, food, plastics, textiles, paint and coatings.

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