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As a popular model in the domestic PS series spectrophotometers, the PS230 integrates professional performance and user-friendly experience. It is a reliable partner for strict color quality control and is widely trusted by users.

The PS230 spectrophotometer is equipped with a silicon photodiode array sensor (dual-row, 16 groups). Adopting the integrating sphere D/8 structure and dual optical path design—features exclusive to spectrophotometers—it delivers simple operation, low inter-instrument agreement, high stability, and highly repeatable and accurate measurement data.It features a sleek, rounded design and comfortable grip.

A built-in HD camera allows clear observation of the measured area. The instrument is equipped with a UV light source and full-band balanced LED light source with a wavelength range of 400-700 nm, specially designed for color and reflectance measurement of fluorescent materials.

The PS230 provides six measurement apertures:Φ8 mm (flat + small tip), Φ4 mm (flat + small tip), and 1×3 mm (flat + small tip), making it ideal for color difference testing of small-sized samples.It is widely used in plastics & electronics, paint & ink, and many other industries.The instrument supports connection with computers and mobile devices. Its professional quality management software is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, HarmonyOS, WeChat Mini Program, and Cloud Color Matching services, enabling efficient and convenient quality monitoring and data management anytime, anywhere.

Product Features


Core Performance

1. Optical Design & Measurement Capability

Illumination/Viewing Geometry: Internationally accepted D/8 geometry, supporting SCI (Specular Component Included) mode. Complies with CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, and other international and domestic standards, ensuring authoritative and universal measurement results.
Dual Optical Path Design: Built with silicon photodiode array (dual-row, 16 groups) sensor and Φ40 mm integrating sphere, improving data processing efficiency and accuracy.
Full band LED Light Source (with UV): 400-700 nm full-spectrum acquisition with uniform spectral distribution in the visible range, avoiding spectrum gaps common in ordinary white LEDs. Equipped with a dedicated UV light source, specially designed for fluorescent materials.

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2. Data Accuracy & Stability

Repeatability: Standard deviation of chromaticity value ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02, ensuring high consistency.
Inter-instrument Agreement: ΔE*ab ≤ 0.2, ensuring excellent consistency among multiple instruments for unified quality control.

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3. Operation Experience & Functionality

Human Machine Interaction: 2.8-inch TFT true-color capacitive touch screen, supporting one-key measurement. The interface clearly displays spectral graph, color values, color difference, pass/fail judgment, color simulation, and color tendency, simplifying operation.
Multi-device Collaboration: Supports USB and Bluetooth 5.0 connection to PC, mobile phones (Android, iOS, HarmonyOS), and WeChat Mini Program (Cloud Color Matching).With professional quality management software, it realizes real-time data synchronization, report generation, and cloud storage (200 standards, 10,000 samples on APP/PC), supporting remote collaboration and mobile office.

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Function Highlights

1. Multiple Color Spaces & Light Sources

Color Spaces & Formulas: Supports CIE LAB, XYZ, HunterLab, etc., and major color difference formulas ΔEab, ΔEcmc, ΔE*00.Measures spectral reflectance, whiteness (WI), yellowness (YI), metamerism index Mt, staining/color fastness, and more. Some functions (Munsell, CMYK) are available via mobile APP.
Observation Light Sources: Built-in 30+ light sources including D65, A, C, D50 (including UV), fully meeting fluorescent material testing.

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2. Hardware Design & Application Adaptability

Flexible Apertures: Φ8 mm/Φ10 mm, Φ4 mm/Φ5 mm, 1×3 mm (flat + small tip), suitable for various sample sizes and shapes: general parts, small electronics, curved coatings, arc surfaces, fluorescent samples, etc.Positioning stabilizer ensures accurate measurement positioning.
Built-in HD Camera: Real-time viewing and precise positioning, ensuring measurement at the target area and improving efficiency and accuracy.
Fluorescent Material Support: Dedicated UV light source for color and reflectance measurement of fluorescent materials, expanding application scenarios.


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Applications

The PS230 spectrophotometer is widely used for color quality control in plastics & electronics, paint & ink, textiles & garments, printing, ceramics, and more.With UV function, it is especially suitable for fluorescent sample measurement.


Technical Specifications


Spectrophotometer

Model

PS230

Illumination

D/8 (Diffuse / 8°), SCI, complying with CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN5033 Teil7

Features

Color quality control for plastics, paint, textile, printing, ceramics; UV for fluorescent materials

Light Source

Combined full-spectrum LED + UV light source

Integrating Sphere

Φ40mm

Spectroscopy

Nano-integrated spectral device

Sensor

Silicon photodiode array (dual-row, 16 groups)

Wavelength Range

400-700nm

Measuring Apertures

MAV: Φ8 mm / Φ10 mm (flat + tip)
SAV: Φ4 mm / Φ5 mm (flat + tip)
SSAV: 1×3 mm (flat + tip)

Light Component

SCI

Color Spaces

CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99

Color Difference Formulas

ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv, ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1) ,ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter)

Other Indices

Spectral Reflectance, WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter), YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), Metamerism Index Mt, Staining Fastness, Discoloration Fastness, Strength, Coverage, 555 Tone Classification, Munsell (C/2) (Realized by Mobile App), CMYK

Observer

2°/10°

Light Sources

D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75, F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6, F7(DLF),F8,F9,F10(TPL5), F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30), U35,NBF,ID50,ID65, LED-1,LED-2,LED-3,LED-4,LED-5 ,LED-6,LED-7,LED-8,LED-9,LED-10(Partially achieved through mobile phone apps)

Display

Spectrum, color data, ΔE, pass/fail, color simulation, color tendency

Measuring Time

Approx. 1 s

Repeatability

ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02; Reflectance SD ≤ 0.08% (400-700 nm ≤ 0.18%)

Inter-Instrument Agreement

ΔE*ab ≤ 0.2 (BCRA Series II 12 tiles)

Display Precision

0.01

Reflectance Range

0-200%

Reflectance Resolution

0.01%

Measuring Mode

Single, Average (2-99 times)

Positioning

Stabilizer + Camera positioning

Calibration

Contact white calibration

Dimensions

94 × 68 × 188 mm (excl. base)

Weight

410 g (excl. base)

Battery

3.7 V 3200 mAh Li-ion, up to 8000 measurements in 8 hours

Light Source Life

>1.2 million measurements in 10 years

Screen

2.8-inch TFT capacitive touch

Interface

USB, Bluetooth® 5.0

Storage

200 standards, 10,000 samples; cloud storage via APP/PC

Software

Android, iOS, Windows, WeChat Mini Program, HarmonyOS

Language

Chinese(Simplified/Traditional), English

Operating Environment

0-40°C, 0-85%RH (non-condensing), altitude<2000 m

Storage Environment

-20-50°C, 0-85%RH (non-condensing)

Standard Accessories

Power adapter, USB cable, manual, QC software, white calibration box, protective cover, wrist strap, apertures

Optional Accessories

Mini printer, powder test kit

Note

Specifications are for reference only, subject to the actual product



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FAQs About  Spectrocolorimeter

The concentration of colored compounds in a solution is determined by the use of a colorimeter test. It can be used to measure the quality of the product. The colorimeter test determines the presence of contamination or observes chemical reactions by measuring the extent to which a solution absorbs light at a given wavelength.


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:

  1. Lightness (L): It indicates the lightness or darkness of a color, ranging from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).

  2. 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.


The accuracy of colors is determined by comparing the values of the colors (L*a*b*) of a sample with a standard reference sample using tools such as spectrophotometers. The variation is measured as ΔE. The smaller the value of ΔE, the more accurate, the nearer to the target color.


L*a*b* is an L*a*b* color space. The L* is a measure of lightness (as 0 = black, 100 = white), a* indicates the green to red axis, and b* indicates the blue to yellow axis. It is also common in color measurement in terms of precision and reliability.


A colorimeter is used to measure the intensity of color of a solution by measuring its absorbance at selected wavelengths of light. It is widely applied in chemistry, food, pharmaceuticals, and quality control to determine concentration, track color changes, or product uniformity.


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