Benchtop Color Spectrophotometer TS8216-3NH

Benchtop Color Spectrophotometer TS8216

Unleash Precision Color Analysis for Ultimate Quality Control

The TS8216 color spectrometer is a high-precision color measurement instrument designed for industrial quality control and color management. The first choice for precise color measurement in the supply chain, spectrophotometers serve critical roles in standard development, color formulation, and quality assurance across diverse industries—automotive, paints & coatings, plastics, textiles & apparel, cosmetics, paper, building materials, food & beverage, and beyond.

Key Highlights

256-element linear CCD sensor
Reflection and Transmission test
Industrial-grade 7-inch high-definition touch screen
D/8 geometry (SCI/SCE) complies with international standards (CIE No.15, ASTM E1164, etc.)
Excellent repeatability (ΔEab ≤0.08) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤0.25)
Integrates with PC software for data analysis and management

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This TS8216 Instrument are Certified with

1 Years Warranty (Additional support period of 3 years)

TS8216 Color Measuring Instrument

The benchtop color spectrophotometer TS8216 is a color photospectrometer developed by 3nh using its own core technology of spectroscopy. It uses a dual-array CMOS image sensor with higher sensitivity and a wider spectral response range, and the test is more accurate. The repeatability ΔE*ab of the TS8216 benchtop photospectrometer is easily controlled within 0.01, and the inter-instrument errorΔE*ab is controlled within 0.25. The data is stable and reliable, and can be used for accurate color analysis and transmission in the laboratory.

The TS8216 measurement instrument can achieve precise color consistency in design inspiration, formulation, production, and quality control. The multi-aperture design of this integrating sphere benchtop spectrophotometer enables it to measure complex samples, supporting both reflection and transmission measurements. It can perform rapid, simultaneous SPIN/SPEX measurements to determine the gloss level of samples. Additionally, the product is equipped with a digital label that includes device status, sample images, and measurement parameters for each sample measurement. Its multi-aperture design allows for measuring complex samples and supports both reflection and transmission measurements.

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Features of TS8216 Benchtop Spectrophotocolorimeter

Micropore aperture

TS8216 benchtop color spectrometer provides reflection: Φ0.3mm/Φ0.5mm/Φ1mm (only choose one aperture) Transmission: Φ8mm/Φ4mm (only choose one aperture), used for small area reflection samples and small volume transmission samples chromaticity control.

D/8 structure, SCI/SCE and supports SCI+SCE rapid measurement at the same time

The TS8216 benchtop colour spectrophotometer adopts the internationally applicable D/8 illumination observation conditions, SCI/SCE (including specular reflection/not including specular reflection) synthesis technology, and supports SCI+SCE simultaneous rapid measurement.

Dual array CMOS image sensor

With high sensitivity and wide spectral response range, it ensures the measurement speed, accuracy, stability and consistency of the instrument.

Multiple color measurement spaces, multiple observation light sources

TS8216 benchtop photo spectrometer provides CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, Musell, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99 color space, as well as D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30 multiple observation light sources, which can meet the special measurement requirements under different measurement conditions.

Adopt a combined full-spectrum LED light source and UV light source

The full-band balanced LED light source ensures sufficient spectral distribution in the visible light range, avoids the lack of spectrum of white light LEDs in specific wavelength bands, and ensures the measurement speed of the instrument and the accuracy of the measurement results. Professional UV light sources ensure UV testing more reliable.

Industrial-grade high-definition touch screen, easy-to-use user interface

Using a 7-inch industrial-grade high-definition touch screen, the control is smooth, and the easy-to-use user interface makes the operation comfortable, convenient and easier to use.

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Color Measurement for Solids and Liquids

Every lab needs to be multifunctional, and a single, integrated color measurement system for both solids and liquids is a step toward greater functionality.

For a spectrophotometer, whether the high or low value specimens are milk, coatings, beverages, or plastics, being able to change sample types and still get consistent, repeatable, and reliable results is a trait of high value colorimeters.

TS8216 Color Measurement for Solids Liquids

Color management software

The SQCX quality management software matched with the TS8216 benchtop color spectrophotometer is suitable for quality monitoring and color data management in various industries. Data the user's color management, compare color differences, generate test reports, provide a variety of color space measurement data, and customize customer color management.

ts8216 Supports PC software extensions

Benchtop Spectrophotometer – Color Testing Tool

A Benchtop Spectrophotometer is a laboratory instrument used to measure the color intensity of a substance. It is also known as a color photometer or color spectrophotometer. This measuring instrument is crucial in the industrial world because it helps produce products with consistent color.

Benchtop colorimeters are widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, textile, and chemical industries. In the food industry, they are used to ensure color consistency in food products, such as beverages, candies, and biscuits. In the pharmaceutical industry, colorimeters are used to test the color stability of drugs and supplements, as well as to ensure that drug quality meets established standards. In the cosmetics industry, colorimeters are used to measure the color of cosmetics and ensure that they meet standards and do not change over time. In the textile industry, colorimeters are used to measure the color of fabrics and ensure that they are consistent and meet standards.

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Technical Parameters of TS8216 Benchtop Spectrophotometer

Model	TS8216
Optical Geometry	Reflect: di:8°, de:8°((diffuse illumination, 8°direction reception) ;
	SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ;Include UV/exclud UV
	Transmittance: di:0°, de:0° (diffuse illumination: 0°direction reception) ;
	SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV/exclud UV
	Haze(ASTM D1003),
	Conforms to CIE No.15，GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724/1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7
Application	It is used for the color control of small-area reflective samples and small-volume transmission samples.
Integrating Sphere Size	Φ154mm
Light Source	360 nm to 780 nm, Combined LED Light, 400nm cut-off light source,420nm cut-off light source
Spectrophotometric Mode	Concave Grating
Sensor	256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range	360-780nm
Wavelength Interval	10nm
Semiband Width	5nm
Measured Reflectance Range	0-200%
Measuring Aperture	Reflective : Φ0.3mm/Φ0.5mm/Φ1mm (only choose one aperture)
	Transmissive : Φ8mm/Φ4mm (only choose one aperture)
Specular Component	Reflectance: SCI/SCE, Transmittance: SCI/SCE
Color Space	CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,Musell,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99
Color Difference Formula	ΔEab,ΔEuv,ΔE94 ,ΔEcmc(2:1),ΔEcmc(1:1) ,ΔE00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter)
Other Colorimetric Index	WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter),
	YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313),
	Metamerism index Mt,
	Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity,
	APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co (Platinum Cobalt Index), Gardner Index
	8° gloss, 555 color classification, haze (ASTM D1003), Saybolt (Sybert index), ASTM D1500 color scale, Chinese Pharmacopoeia color scale
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
Displayed Data	Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset
Measuring Time	About 2.4s (Measure SCI & SCE about 5s)
Repeatability	Spectral reflectance: Φ1mm/SCI, Standard deviation within 0.08%
	Chromaticity value:Φ1mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.15 (After the instrument is warmed up and calibrated, measure the average value of the whiteboard 30 times at an interval of 5s)
	Spectral transmittance: Φ8mm/SCI, Standard deviation within 0.1%
	Chromaticity value:Φ8mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.18(After the instrument is warmed up and calibrated, measure the average value of the whiteboard 30 times at an interval of 5s)
Inter-instrument Error	Φ1mm/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.25(Measured average value of 12 tiles of BCRA series Ⅱ)
Dimension	LWH=370x300x200mm
Weight	Approx. 9.6kg
Power	AC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply
Illuminant Life Span	5 years, more than 3 million times measurements
Display	7-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen
Data Port	USB, Bluetooth®5.0, print serial port
Data Storage	Standard 5000 Pcs, Sample 40000 Pcs(SCI/SCE counts as one piece of data)
Language	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, (German, French, Spanish can be customized)
Operating Environment	0~40℃（32~104°F）
Storage Environment	-20~50℃（-4~122°F）
Standard Accessory	Power adapter, manual, quality management software (download from official website), data cable, standard calibration board, black calibration box, transmission black baffle, sample holder, single reflection aperture, transmission test fixture assembly, single transmission test fixture assembly
Optional Accessory	Mini printer, instrument upside down test fixture, petri dish
Notes	The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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FAQs About TS8216 Spectrophotometer

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.

A colorimeter is sufficient for basic, routine color checks, while a spectrophotometer is needed for precise, comprehensive color analysis—here’s the clear breakdown:

When a Colorimeter is Sufficient

Simple color matching needs: Ideal for checking if a sample matches a predefined standard (e.g., basic paint batches, plastic parts with solid colors).
Consistent lighting conditions: Works well when measurements are done under fixed, standard light sources (no need to account for varied light effects).
Cost-sensitive, high-volume tasks: Perfect for production lines requiring fast, low-cost color checks without advanced data analysis.

When to Use a Spectrophotometer

Precise color quantification: Necessary for measuring Lab values (lightness, red-green, yellow-blue axes) or detecting subtle color deviations (critical for automotive coatings, high-end textiles).
Complex color analysis: Required for metallic/pearlescent finishes, transparent materials, or samples with gloss/texture variations.
Compliance and documentation: Essential when precise color data (spectral curves) is needed for quality audits, regulatory compliance, or brand color standardization.

Colorimetry is a method that applies color intensity to ascertain the chemical concentrations. It is founded on Beer-Lambert Law, whereby the absorbance at a given wavelength is proportional to the concentration. It is popular in environmental and biochemical testing.

To answer this question, you first need to clarify your specific needs:

Is it for simple color quality control (QC)?
To coordinate with supply chain color management?
To monitor on-line color stability?
Do you require computer color matching or production color correction?
What is your budget?
Systematic supervision and evaluation of color performance in dyed products?

If you aren’t fully clear about your requirements at the initial stage, our color management engineers are ready to communicate with you. We will recommend solutions tailored to your needs. When conditions permit, we can provide prototype demonstrations and trial testing to ensure the instrument meets your practical application requirements.

A spectrophotometer and colorimeter are certain instruments used by scientists to measure color by quantifying reflected or transmitted light. The results are presented in color spaces, such as L*a*b*, RGB, or XYZ. This enables the accuracy of comparison and tracking of the changes in color in chemical or material research.

Benchtop Color Spectrophotometer TS8216

Unleash Precision Color Analysis for Ultimate Quality Control

TS8216 Color Measuring Instrument