Portable Three Angle Spectrophotometer with Horizontal Design
3nh Three angle Handheld Compact spectrophotometer MS3003 is a portable sphere spectrophotometer with a horizontal design that makes it easy to measure flat or large samples. is used to measure the color difference for the surface paint which is affected by different viewing angles and viewing conditions. It is mainly used to measure the color difference of surface paint affected by different viewing angles and conditions.
Key Highlights
3 measurement angles, easy-to-use entry-level device
256-image element double-array CMOS image sensor
3.5-inch LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
Full spectrum LED light source
Excellent agreement between instruments ΔE*<0.20
Φ23mm Measuring Aperture
Widely applicable to industries such as coatings, paints, automobiles, cosmetics, inks, etc
3nh Multi-angle spectrophotometer MS3003 is used to measure the color difference for the surface paint which is affected by different viewing angles and viewing conditions. It can provide accurate and consistent color measurement for metalllics, pearlescents and other complex special effect finished products.
MS3003 multi-angle spectrophotometer adopts industrial-grade MCU and is equipped with 3 measuring angles, under the superior performance of the optical measurement system supported by MS3003 multi-angle spectrophotometer has excellent performance in multi-angle chromatic aberration measurement, even in the curved surface, but also has a high measurement accuracy and stability.

Technical characteristics

Adopt 3 illumination sources, 1 receivers to measure 3 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.

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


A superior accuracy and excellent inter-instrument agreement. 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.

Technical parameters
| Model | MS3003 |
| Measurement Geometry | 3 measurement angles (3 illumination sources, 1 receivers) |
| Measure Angle | 45° Receiver: 45as25°,45as45°,45as110° 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Measuring Time | Approx. 1 second for one angle Approx. 3 seconds for all angles |
| Repeatability | Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.08% Chromaticity value: ΔE*ab 0.04 ( 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 | 0.2ΔE*00(avg on reference Series II BCRA tile set) |
| Effect Parameters | / |
| Effect Measurement | / |
| Effect Repeatability | / |
| Effect Reproducibility | / |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 MS3003 Multi-angle spectrophotometer
Replace when the total hours exceed rated life, decrease in brightness, or the color temperature shifts beyond tolerance.
Each haze test can take from 3 to 10 seconds depending on the device and the type of sample.
The best tool for measuring clear coat thickness is an ultrasonic coating thickness gauge. It is capable of measuring the thickness of each layer of paint on the vehicle, even the clear coat. This is common in automotive refinishing and inspection.
The dry film thickness is assessed after the coating is cured, while the wet film thickness is obtained immediately after the coating is applied using a wet film comb gauge. Dry film measurement is critical to ensuring that the coating applied matches the standards expected in terms adherence and polish.
In industrial production and quality control, color consistency is one of the core elements determining product quality. Whether it is the metallic paint for automobile coating, the dyeing effect of textile fabrics, or the ink matching in packaging and printing, subtle color deviations may lead to cost waste or damage to brand image.
The LAB color space defines colors with a three-dimensional model:
Lightness (L): It indicates the lightness or darkness of a color, ranging from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).
Hue and Saturation (a and b):
The a-axis represents the red-green tendency, with positive values leaning towards red and negative values leaning towards green;
The b-axis represents the yellow-blue tendency, with positive values leaning towards yellow and negative values leaning towards blue.
It is a globally recognized standard and supported by most modern color measurement equipment. Color is quantitatively analyzed by measuring Lab values with instruments.
Light booths and color matching are essential for the textiles, printing, automotive, plastics, cosmetics, and coatings industries. These fields rely on tight color alignment to protect brand value and meet global quality demands for color.
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