Large Aperture Special Spectrocolorimeter
3nh PS808C large aperture spectrocolorimeter adopts D/8 illumination geometry, with 50mm large test aperture, specialized in color measurement and color comparison of non-transparent materials such as powder, masterbatches and for complex samples and large-area surface color inspection.
Key Highlights
50mm large test aperture
Provide professional reflectance curves
Good repeatability, △E*ab≤0.03
7‑inch touch screen, massive data storage for batch traceability
Export test reports for roasting‑process optimization
3nh the Large Aperture Spectrophotometer PS809 is a high-precision color measurement device specifically designed for complex samples and large-area surface color inspection. It adopts the D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing) optical geometry, conforming to CIE, ISO, ASTM and multiple national standards. Equipped with a 50 mm measurement aperture and a 120 mm integrating sphere, it achieves large-area uniform sampling, significantly improving the representativeness and stability of color measurement for non-uniform samples (e.g., textured surfaces, granules, fabrics, food, etc.).
The large aperture spectrophotometer PS809 incorporates a nano-integrated spectral device and a silicon photodiode array, supporting simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement. It is widely used in industries such as plastics & electronics, paints & inks, textiles & apparel, printing, ceramics, and food. It is an ideal choice for precise laboratory analysis and industrial production quality control.
1. 50 mm Measurement Aperture: Paired with a 120 mm integrating sphere, achieving uniform illumination and reception over a large area, effectively reducing measurement errors caused by sample texture, granules, and uneven color distribution. Particularly suitable for the color inspection of non-uniform samples such as rough surfaces, fabrics, food, powders, and granules.
2. D/8 Optical Geometry with Simultaneous SCI/SCE Measurement: Adopting diffuse illumination and 8° viewing geometry conforming to international standards, it simultaneously acquires SCI (Specular Component Included) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded) data, meeting the analytical requirements for gloss effects in different application scenarios and providing comprehensive data support for material appearance quality.

1. High Repeatability: After warm-up and calibration, 30 consecutive measurements on a standard white plate at 5-second intervals yield chromaticity value repeatability of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03. Spectral reflectance standard deviation ≤ 0.1% (≤ 0.2% within the 400-700 nm band), ensuring the accuracy and stability of fine color difference identification.
2. Excellent Inter-Instrument Agreement: ΔE*ab ≤ 0.35 (average of measurements on 12 BCRA Series II color tiles), ensuring consistent color data transfer and benchmarking across multiple devices and laboratories, supporting group-level quality management.
3. Full-Band Accurate Acquisition: Measurement wavelength range 400-700 nm, wavelength interval 10 nm, half-bandwidth 10 nm, reflectance range 0-200%, achieving high-fidelity capture of sample spectral information.

1. Nano-Integrated Spectral Device: Adopting advanced nano-integrated spectral technology paired with a dual-row 20-group silicon photodiode array, it achieves high-speed, high-sensitivity spectral acquisition with a measurement time of approximately 1 second, significantly improving inspection efficiency.
2. Multiple Light Sources and Observation Conditions: Built-in over 40 standard observation light sources (D65, A, C, F-series, LED series, etc.) with 2°/10° observer angles, capable of simulating color appearance under various illumination environments to meet different industry standard requirements.
3. Rich Colorimetric Indices: Beyond conventional color spaces (CIE LAB, XYZ, LCh, HunterLab, etc.) and color difference formulas (ΔE*ab, ΔE*00, ΔE*cmc, etc.), it also supports whiteness WI (multiple standards), yellowness YI, staining fastness, color change fastness, strength, hiding power, color density CMYK, and other professional indices, comprehensively covering the quality control needs of industries such as plastics, textiles, coatings, and printing.

1. Smart Color Chart Matching: Built-in universal electronic color chart library for rapid matching from physical samples to industry-standard color chart numbers, improving color matching and quality inspection efficiency.
2. 7-inch Large Touchscreen: Equipped with a TFT true-color capacitive touchscreen, intuitively displaying spectral graphs/data, colorimetric values, color difference plots, pass/fail judgments, and color bias — clear results at a glance with smooth operation.
3. Massive Storage Capacity: Stores up to 1,000 master samples and 30,000 test samples, meeting the data storage and traceability requirements of industrial mass production inspection.
4. Cross-Platform Software Support: Accompanied by professional quality management software (download from official website), supporting in-depth data analysis, batch management, remote transmission, and report export, facilitating the construction of a digital color management system.
5. Multi-Language System: Built-in Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and other languages, adapting to global application scenarios.

1. Long-Life Illumination Light Source: Combined LED light source with a service life of 10 years or >2 million measurements, significantly reducing equipment maintenance costs.
2. Wide Environmental Adaptability: Operating temperature range 0-40°C, humidity 0-85%RH (non-condensing), suitable for most production and inspection scenarios at altitudes below 2000 m. Storage temperature -20-50°C, ensuring safe equipment storage.
3. Stable Power Supply: 24 V DC, 3 A power adapter ensures stability for long-term continuous operation.

Product Model | PS809 |
Product Name | Large Aperture Spectrophotometer |
Optical Geometry | D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° viewing); |
Features | Large aperture spectrophotometer using D/8 optical geometry with a Φ50 mm large measurement aperture. The instrument has a wide measurement area with highly representative data, ideal for color measurement of complex samples. |
Light Source | Combined LED light source |
Integrating Sphere Size | 120 mm |
Specular Component | Simultaneous SCI/SCE measurement |
Spectrophotometric Method | Nano-integrated spectral device |
Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (dual-array, 20 groups) |
Measurement Wavelength Range | 400-700 nm |
Wavelength Interval | 10 nm |
Half-Bandwidth | 10 nm |
Reflectance Range | 0-200% |
Measurement Aperture | Φ50 mm |
Observation Light Sources | D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, CWF, DLF, TL83, TL84, TPL5, U30, B, U35, NBF, ID50, ID65, LED-B1, LED-B2, LED-B3, LED-B4, LED-B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1, LED-V1, LED-V2, LED-C2, LED-C3, LED-C5 |
Observer Angle | 2°/10° |
Color Spaces | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99, Munsell (C/2) |
Color Difference Formulas | ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc(2:1), ΔE*cmc(1:1), ΔE*00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter) |
Other Chromaticity Indices | Spectral reflectance, WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, R457, AATCC, Hunter, Taube, Berger, Stensby), YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), Tint (CIE/ISO, ASTM E313-20), Metamerism Index MI, Staining fastness, Color change fastness, Strength, Hiding power, Color density CMYK |
Repeatability | Spectral reflectance: standard deviation ≤ 0.1% (≤ 0.2% within 400-700 nm); |
Inter-Instrument Agreement | ΔE*ab ≤ 0.35 (average of measurements on 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
Display | Spectral graph/data, sample colorimetric values, color difference values/graph, pass/fail results, color bias |
Measurement Time | Approx. 1 s |
Measurement Mode | Single measurement, average measurement (2-99 times) |
Dimensions | 210 × 245 × 188 mm |
Weight | 3.1 Kg |
Power Supply | 24 V DC, 3 A power adapter |
Light Source Lifespan | 10 years or >2 million measurements |
Display Screen | TFT true-color 7-inch capacitive touchscreen |
Interface | USB, Bluetooth |
Storage | 1,000 standard samples, 30,000 test samples |
Language | Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Russian |
Operating Temperature Range | 0-40°C, 0-85%RH (non-condensing), altitude below 2000 m |
Storage Temperature Range | -20-50°C, 0-85%RH (non-condensing) |
Accessories | Power adapter, data cable, user manual, quality management software (download from official website), white plate, Petri dishes × 2 |
Optional Accessories | Micro printer |
Note | Technical parameters are for reference only, subject to the actual product sold. Changes are made without prior notice. |
FAQs About Spectrocolorimeter
The most important equation is A = 2εcl, where A is the absorbance, 2 is a constant, ε is the molar absorptivity (L/mol cm), c is the concentration (molL-11), and l is the path length (cm). This can be used to relate the absorbance to the concentration, allowing quantification through colorimetric assays.
The various colors can be measured by the way a surface reflects, absorbs, or transmits light at different wavelengths. These responses may be measured using instruments such as colorimeters or spectrophotometers to give numeric values in a standardized color space such as L *a*b*.
A colorimeter is sufficient when measuring similar materials or batches with stable conditions. Suitable for fast, low-cost color checks where high precision is not required. Quick quality control in plastics, paint batch consistency, food color grading (e.g., fruit ripeness), and basic printing checks.
A spectrophotometer is recommended when you need professional, maximum color accuracy or when testing materials with variable surfaces – such as glossy or textured samples. Like textile dye formulation, cosmetic shade matching, medical device color calibration, high-end printing (e.g., packaging for luxury goods), and material spectral research. learn more Understanding Spectrophotometric Parameter Measurement
A Spectrophotometer color measuring device objectively determines the color of a surface. It is used wherever accurate color matching, reproducibility or deviation control is needed – for example in quality assurance, product development or incoming goods inspection.
Capture color information: They detect light reflected, transmitted, or emitted by a sample using optical sensors.
Quantify color data: They convert the captured optical signals into standardized numerical values, such as RGB, CMYK, or CIELAB coordinates.
Compare color consistency: They compare the measured color data of a sample against a target or standard to assess color accuracy and uniformity.
In the study of chemical reactions, calorimetry deals with changes in heat (energy and enthalpy). Spectrophotometry is the measurement of the light absorbance or light transmittance to determine the concentration or color of a solution. The first one monitors the thermal processes, whereas the second one addresses the aspects of light and color.
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