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TS-26C Spectrophotometer

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3nh TS-26C spectrophotometer is an enhanced laboratory-grade spectrophotometer independently developed by 3nh, specifically designed for high-precision color analysis and transmission scenarios. It adopts the internationally recognized 45/0 optical structure and incorporates a high-performance optical system, achieving rapid and accurate measurements within the 400–700nm spectral range. The product is equipped with seven measurement apertures to flexibly adapt to samples of different sizes and shapes, and has the capability to measure fluorescent samples. It also meets the requirements for measuring the luminance factor and chromaticity coordinates of traffic signs, markings, and reflective films. It includes GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors and supports manually customized polygonal rectangle tolerances, providing professional solutions for color management across various industries.

一、Precision Optical Measurement System

Optical geometry: The 45/0 illumination method (45° circular uniform illumination, 0° reception) is adopted, which complies with standards such as CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, and GB 2893 to ensure measurement standardization and data consistency.

Combined full-spectrum LED light source: It employs a combination of 400-700nm full-spectrum LED light source and UV light source, ensuring sufficient spectral distribution within the visible light range, avoiding spectral loss in specific wavelengths, preventing saturation under strong light, enhancing sensitivity under weak light, and allowing for easy measurement of fluorescent samples.

Silicon photodiode dual array (40 groups) sensor: Using larger area silicon photodiode array (40 groups in two rows) sensor effectively solves the problems of strong light saturation and weak light detection, ensuring the instrument's measurement speed and accuracy.

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二、High-precision colorimetric control, inter-station difference ≤0.15


Repeatability accuracy：Within ΔE*ab 0.018，The repeatability accuracy of the instrument has reached a level that is difficult for similar products to match.

Inter-instrument Error: Within ΔE*ab 0.15，Ensure the measurement results from multiple devices are highly consistent.

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三、Dedicated Measurement Solutions for Traffic Signs /Markings /Reflective Sheets

It supports the measurement of luminance factor and chromaticity coordinates of traffic signs, markings, and reflective films, and is adapted to the strict requirements of the transportation industry for the consistency of road sign colors.

Built-in GB 2893 (safety colors) and GB/T 18833 (road traffic reflective film) standard colors, no need for additional import, and can manually customize polygonal rectangle tolerances to improve industry application efficiency.

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四、Seven-apertures precision, covering full-size samples

Provides seven measuring apertures (12mm、11mm、10mm、6mm、5mm、3mm、1*3mm platform)，It can be flexibly switched according to the sample size (such as small electronic components or large road signs) to adapt to diverse measurement scenarios.

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五、Comprehensive colorimetric analysis capability

Configure 10 color spaces: including CIE LAB、XYZ、Yxy、LCh、CIE LUV、s-RGB etc. It meets the color definition and analysis needs of different industries.

Supports 9 color difference formulas: including ΔEab、ΔEuv、ΔE94、ΔEcmc (2:1)、ΔE*00 etc, it can accurately quantify color differences and adapt to color difference judgment standards in different scenarios.

Rich colorimetric index: It supports measurements such as whiteness (WI), yellowness (YI), metamerism index (MI), blackness, and color density (CMYK), as well as staining fastness, color change fastness, force content, and opacity, covering the entire color evaluation process.

Supports observation of 41 light sources: including （D65、A、C、D50 etc，some are achieved through PC software）and 2°/10° view angle，It can simulate visual effects under different environments and meet the needs of color transmission across different scenarios.

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六、Convenient operation and data management

Convenient operation: Equipped with a 3.5-inch TFT true-color capacitive touchscreen, it can intuitively display spectrum/data, colorimetric values, color difference values/comparison charts, and pass/fail judgment results, making it easy to operate.

USB + Bluetooth dual interface：Support USB +Bluetooth，It can connect to computers and printers, and is compatible with Android/iOS/Windows systems and WeChat mini programs, making data transmission and report generation more flexible.

High measurement efficiency：A single measurement takes only about 1 second, and it supports the storage of 1,000 standard samples and 30,000 test samples, meeting the long-term data traceability needs of a large number of samples.

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Spectrocolorimeter

Model

TS-26C

Illumination

45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, vertical viewing); Comply with CIE No.15，GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7

Features

Enhanced spectrophotometer for precise color analysis and transmission in the laboratory;
Used for precise color measurement and quality control in industries such as plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and clothing printing and dyeing, printing, and ceramics; it can also be used for fluorescent sample measurement.
It can be used to measure the luminance factor and chromaticity coordinates of traffic signs, markings, and reflective films. It includes GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors and allows manual customization of polygonal rectangle tolerances.

Light Source

Combined LED Light, UV Light

Spectral separation device

Flat Grating

Detector

Silicon photodiode array (dual array, 40 groups)

Wavelength Range

400~700nm

Wavelength Pitch

10nm

Half Bandwidth

10nm

Reflectance resolution

0.01%

Reflectance Range

0~200%

Measuring Aperture

7 aperture:12mm platform+11mm platform +10mm platform +6mm platform+5mm platform+3mm platform + 1*3mmplatform

Color Space

CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99,Munsell(C/2)

Color Difference Formula

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

Other Colorimetric Index

WI(ASTM E313，CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter)，
YI(ASTM D1925，ASTM 313),
Metamerism Index MI，Blackness (My,dM)，Tint(ASTM E313-00)，Munsell(C/2)，
Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Density CMYK,Opacity（Some functions are realized through PC software）

Observer Angle

2°/10°

Illuminant

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,Light source can be customized (a total of 41 kinds of light sources, some of which are realized through the host computer/APP)

Display Data

Spectrogram/Values, Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, Pass/Fail Result, Color Offset

Measurement Time

About 1.5s

Display resolution

0.01

Repeatability

Spectral reflectance: MAV, Standard deviation within 0.07% (400 nm to 700 nm: within 0.2%)
Chromaticity value: MAV, within ΔE*ab 0.018 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration)

Inter-instrument Error

MAV,Within ΔE*ab 0.15 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles)

Measurement mode

Single Measurement, Average Measurement(2-99)

Size(L*W*H)

169X73X87mm

Weight

About 446g

Battery power

Li-ion battery. 10000 measurements within 8 hours

Illuminant Life Span

5 years, more than 3 million times measurements

Display

3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen

Interface

USB, Bluetooth 5.0

Data memory

Standard 1000 Pcs, Sample 30000 Pcs

Language

Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, Russian

Software

Andriod,iOS,Windows,WeChat Mini Program

Calibration

First Grade

Working Environment

Temperature: 0~40℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation);altitude: less than 2000 m

Storage Environment

Temperature: -20~50℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation)

Standard Accessory

Power Adapter, USB Cable, Built-in li-ion battery, User Manual, software(download from the website)White and Black Calibration Board, Protective Cover, Measuring Apertures

Optional Accessory

Micro Printer, Powder Test Box, Universal test components, Locating Plate

Note

Technical specifications are for reference only; the actual product sold shall prevail.



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FAQs About  Portable Spectrophotometers

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.


SCI&SCE are two method in the color measurement. SCI means Specular Component Include,SCE means Specular Component Exclude.

Under the method of SCE, only test diffuse refection and exclude specular reflection. In that way, the test result is similar to object color was observed by human eyes.

Under the method SCI, both the diffuse refection and specular reflection will be included. In that way, the value about the color is more objective. It will not effect by the environment condition.

When we choose the instrument, those elements should be taking into consideration.


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.

A colorimeter or spectrophotometer should be used to measure the color of a solution. The instrument directs light through the liquid and quantifies absorbance at certain wavelengths. The values obtained indicate the color intensity of the solution and, by default, the concentration of the solution.

Colorimeters or spectrophotometers are used to measure liquid color. They measure light coming through or reflecting off the liquid. Readings can be reported as Lab*, RGB, or absorbance units. So that objective color analysis can be used to control quality, or to measure chemical concentration.

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