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Spectrophotometer Instrument

3nh is a professional manufacturer of spectrophotometers. The new Bench top spectrophotometers is on the market. It can measure sample reflection and transmission spectrum for color matching and precise color transfer.

Spectrophotometer: The Core Tool for Precision Color Measurement

A spectrophotometer machine is a key device in the modern field of color management. It achieves quantitative analysis and precise evaluation of colors by capturing the spectral reflection/transmission characteristics of materials.


The 3nh D/8 colorimeter and spectrophotometer features a diffuse illumination/8° reception optical structure, dual optical path system, and combined full-spectrum LED + UV light source. It supports 18 light sources, 9 color spaces, and 9 chromaticity indices, with repeatability ΔEab < 0.03 and inter-instrument difference ΔEab < 0.15. Capable of simultaneous SCI/SCE mode measurement and fluorescent sample analysis, it uses dual positioning via screen camera viewfinder and stable plate, paired with advanced color management software for high-precision color analysis.

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Types of 3NH Spectrophotometer Products

TS-26C Spectrophotometer

TS-25C Spectrophotometer

TS-23C Spectrophotometer

TS7700 Grating Spectrophotometer

TS8520 Laboratory Spectrophotometer

TS8450 Portable Desktop Spectrophotometer
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YS4560 Plus Spectrophotometer

Benchtop Spectrophotometer YS6060

TS8290 Portable Vertical Spectrophotometer

Model TS7708 spectrometer

Multi-function Spectrophotometer ST70

Spectrophotometer ST60

4th Generation Grating Colour Spectrophotometer

A powerful and portable spectrometer color instrument equiment for color measurement, management, transmission, and report printing.

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Threenh Portable Spectrophotometer Advantages

  • High - end Hardware Configuration: Equipped with a 3.5 - inch TFT touch - color screen, a 1000 - line blazed grating, and a silicon photocell array detector with a relatively large photosensitive area, etc. 

  • Stable Measurement: Adopts a long - lifespan, low - power consumption full - spectrum combined LED light source, which can include or exclude UV. 

  • Color Transfer: Measures the sample's reflected spectrum, providing accurate Lab data, which can be used for color matching and color transfer.             

  • Precise Measurement: Features a dual - optical - path system with an optical resolution of less than 10nm in the visible light range. It can simultaneously measure the SCI and SCE spectra of samples.                            


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Our Spectrophotometers Cover Wide Applications

Our Photospectrometer equipment are suitable for color analysis and transfer of various solid, liquid, and fluorescent samples, as well as in scientific research experiments, while the integrated software allows users to define specific tolerances and monitor quality in real time. 3nh offers integrated software and instrumentation solutions that transform color workflows, ensuring precise results while reducing time and waste throughout the entire production chain. 

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Solid - state sample

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Liquid - state sample

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Powder sample

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Fluorescent sample

How to Choose the Right Spectrophotometer


A color spectrometer measures light intensity as a function of wavelength. By measuring the spectrum of reflected and transmittance light, it allows a more precise determination of an object's color than with a colorimeter using three sensors (red, green, blue). Choosing a suitable spectrophotometer requires consideration Learn more>>.

Applications

This device is used in laboratory and quality-control applications to measure or test the color of an object, such as a textile, plastics, printing, painting, a food item, etc.

Technologies

Bench spectrophotometers are used in lab work, while portable models are found in field testing and measurement. The most common of the various possible measurement configurations are 0°/45°、D/8 geometry, supports both SCI & SCE, integrating sphere and multi-angle(Specifically designed for special effect samples).


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BENCHTOP SMART GRATING SPECTROPHOTOMETER

The 3NH YS6060 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer is designed to measure precise color in research and development and laboratory conditions. It is usable with a 7-inch (wide) TFT Capacitive touch screen, full-spectrum sources, and dual-measuring geometries, reflective d/8, and transmissive d/0 (with or without UV). Having extraordinary stability and a great amount of data storage. Also, strong PC software support makes it an ideal option for complex color analysis and formulation work, and integrates smart features: APP/PC data sync, cloud management, and automated calibration.

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3nh Innovative Technology for the Color Measurement Industry

Leveraging 3nh's modular software and innovative tools enhances the performance of color quality control and color formulation. Discover the full range of advanced tools for analyzing and measuring color with precision.

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Desktop Spectrophotometer TS8260

The portable desktop spectrophotometer TS8260 is a spectro colorimeter device developed by 3nh using its own core technology of spectroscopy. It uses a built-in silicon photodiode array (40 pairs of dual-column) sensors and an imported whiteboard, while taking into account the speed of measurement and the convenience of operation.Learn more about the TS8260

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Non-contact Inline Desktop Spectrophotometer YL4560

The unique and innovative design of YL4560 color measurement device can not only provide non-contact measurement solutions directly from the production line, lt can also ensure stable and high-precision measurement results.

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Accurate Measurement Bench-top Spectrophotometer TS8560

Developed by 3nh using independent spectrophotometer core technology, The use of dual array CMOS image sensors has high sensitivity and a wide spectral response range,More accurate testing, equipped with a 10.5 inch independent rotatable tablet computer, easy and fast operation.Learn more about the TS8560


Choose 3NH in Color Control and Management

Recognized as an industry benchmark in color measurement, 3NH offers a full portfolio of high-performance instruments and highly professional solutions. Enabling businesses and brands to approach the ideal of zero color deviation between the initial design concept and finished product delivery. 

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Contact 3NH to make sure that all colors meet your creative requirements and introduce stability. Get reliable color consistency in your production, improving product quality and brand competitiveness today. 

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FAQs About  Spectrophotometer

The Ideal Accurate and User - Friendly Spectrophotometer for Your Needs 

This Spectrophotometer device measures the reflectivity，absorbance, transmittance, and fluorescence of light passing through samples, providing invaluable data for a wide range of applications, provide unrivaled accuracy for reliable results. 

Selecting an appropriate spectrophotometer offers significant advantages for precision color analysis and quality control. When choosing an accurate and user - friendly spectrophotometer, consider factors such as wavelength range, sensitivity, sample handling options, and available software features. By investing in the right spectrophotometer, you can streamline your analytical processes, obtain more accurate results, and enhance the overall efficiency of your laboratory or industrial operations. 

 Choosing the right model—whether portable, benchtop, or inline—aligns technology with specific industry needs, ensuring long-term reliability and optimized color management.

The machine used to measure color is primarily called a colorimeter or spectrophotometer. 

Spectrophotometer: The most common and precise type. It analyzes light reflected/transmitted by an object across the visible spectrum to quantify color accurately. A spectrophotometer can measure colors on smooth or matte surfaces, as well as textured, glossy, mirror-like surfaces, and special effect colors. It measures the reflected light of a sample at a fixed angle (e.g., 45˚) or captures light reflected at all angles to calculate color measurements that closely match what the human eye perceives. Additionally, similar to how humans flip a sample to view colors from different angles, a spectrophotometer is suitable for measuring a variety of materials and surface characteristics. Widely used in industries like paint, textiles, plastics, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and printing. 

Colorimeter: Also called photoelectric integrating colorimeter, a simpler, more cost-effective option. It measures color based on three primary colors (RGB) and is suitable for basic color matching needs. A photoelectric integrating colorimeter is a color measurement device based on the photoelectric integration principle. It directly measures the tristimulus values XYZ of an object's color using three color filters (red, green, blue) and silicon photocells as three sensors. The color measurement principle of this instrument imitates the human eye's mechanism of perceiving the three primary colors (red, green, blue). It corrects the relative spectral sensitivity of the detector through color filters to match the CIE-recommended spectral tristimulus value functions x(λ), y(λ), and z(λ).

Spectrocolorimeter: Combines the functions of spectrophotometers and colorimeters, offering both spectral data and color space values for comprehensive analysis.

For wallpaper color consistency & quality control (including solid-color, printed, textured, and embossed wallpapers), these 3nh spectrophotometers deliver optimal performance:


1. TS8560 Benchtop (Lab & R&D – Best Accuracy)

  • d/8° integrating sphere, SCI/SCE dual mode

  • ΔE*ab ≤ 0.01 (repeatability), IIA ≤ 0.1

  • Multi-apertures (Φ3/8/15/25mm) — ideal for large patterned wallpapers

  • UV control (for optical brighteners in paper)

  • Best for: Lab formulation, color standardization, batch-to-batch consistency

  • TS8560 Benchtop instrument


2. TS7700 Portable (Production & Field)

  • d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02

  • Handheld, fast, non-destructive

  • Large aperture (Φ20mm) averages out texture/pattern unevenness

  • Best for: Production line checks, warehouse incoming inspection, on-site matching

  • TS7700 Portable spectrophotometer instrument

3. PS2080 Portable (Textured/Patterned Wallpapers)

  • d/8°, interchangeable apertures (Φ4/8mm + 1×3mm)

  • High stability for rough/embossed surfaces

  • UV included for fluorescent inks/papers

  • Best for: Complex printed, textured, or metallic-effect wallpapers

  • PS2080 Portable spectrophotometer

4. NS800 (Cost-Effective Routine QC)

  • 45/0 geometry, ΔE*ab ≤ 0.04

  • Touchscreen, easy operation

  • Best for: Uniform solid-color wallpapers, basic production QC

  • NS800 Hand Held Spectrophotometer

Short Recommendation

  • Top lab precision: TS8560

  • Best portable production: TS7700

  • Best for textured/patterned: PS2080

  • Economical routine QC: NS800

All ensure stable, repeatable color measurement for wallpaper rolls, panels, and printed patterns.


For professional paint matching (decorative, automotive, industrial, metallic/pearlescent), these are the top-performing spectrophotometers from 3nh — optimized for formulation, batch consistency, metamerism control, and field/shop matching:


1. 3nh YS6060 Premium Benchtop (Best Lab & Formulation)

  • d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control (360–780nm)

  • ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015, IIA ≤ 0.2 — ultra-precise for R&D

  • Multi-apertures (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)

  • Transmission + reflection modes

  • Best for: Paint lab formulation, fluorescent pigments, color standardization

2. 3nh TS7700 Portable (Best On-Site / Production)

  • d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02

  • Large Φ20mm aperture — averages texture/sheen

  • Fast, handheld, rugged

  • Best for: Paint store counters, job-site matching, production QC

3. 3nh MS3008 Multi-Angle (Metallic / Pearlescent Paints)

  • 8-angle measurement (15°/25°/45°/75°/110° + others)Threenh

  • For flip-flop, sparkle, pearlescent, metallic coatings

  • High stability for special-effect finishes

  • Best for: Automotive paint, powder coatings, metallic pigments, High-end industrial coatings, automotive OEM

4. 3nh YS3010 / YS3060 (Mid-Range Portable)

  • d/8°, SCI/SCE, UV adjustable

  • Interchangeable apertures (Φ4/8mm)

  • Bluetooth + USB

  • Best for: General paint store matching, routine QC

Short Best Recommendations

  • Lab formulation / R&D: 3nh YS6060

  • Portable on-site / paint store: 3nh TS7700

  • Metallic / pearlescent paint: 3nh MS3008

  • Entry-level portable: 3nh YS3010


All deliver stable spectral data, minimal metamerism, and perfect batch-to-batch consistency — critical for paint matching.


For premier glass quality grading (color, transmittance, haze, coating uniformity, architectural/auto/optical glass), the top 3nh & industry-leading instruments are:


1. 3nh YS6060 Benchtop (Best Lab Accuracy)

  • d/8° integrating sphere, 360–780nm, UV adjustable

  • Dual mode: reflectance + transmission

  • ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015, IIA ≤ 0.2, haze measurement

  • Multi-apertures (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)

  • Ideal: colored glass, coated glass, optical glass, lab R&D


2. 3nh TS8560 Benchtop (Ultra-High Precision)

  • d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control

  • ΔE*ab ≤ 0.01 (repeatability)

  • Large transmission compartment

    Best for: high-end architectural glass, Low-E coated glass



3. 3nh ST70 Portable (Production/Field)

  • d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02

  • Handheld, fast, non-destructive

    Best for: line checks, incoming glass, on-site grading



4. 3nh NS810 Portable (Cost-Effective)

  • 45/0 geometry, ΔE*ab ≤ 0.04

  • Touchscreen, rugged

  • Best for: solid-color glass, routine QC

Short Recommendation

  • Top lab: YS6060

  • Ultra-precision: TS8560

  • Portable production: ST70

  • Economical QC: NS810

All measure color consistency, transmittance, haze & coating uniformity for glass quality grading.


Further Spectrophotometer Applications and Solutions

Plastic Product Color Detection
Fabric color consistency testing
Automotive Paint Color Detection
3nh CR8 for Ore Slag Color Testing
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