Portable Sphere Vertical Spectrophotometer Device TS8290
The 3nh TS8290 spectrophotometer is a classic color measurement instrument renowned for its reliability and simplicity. It provides quantifiable spectral measurements of the reflectivity of objectsWhen strict inter-instrument delta E (ΔE) is required, benchtop spectrophotometers are an ideal choice. Threenh Technology's portable integrating sphere benchtop Spectrophotometer TS8290 enable precise color management and process control.
Key Highlights
Φ30mm measuring aperture
SCI+SCE rapid measurement
Dual 40 array sensor
Multiple color measurement spaces and observation light sources
Equipped with a 400 - 700nm full - waveband balanced LED and UV light source
7-inch industrial-grade high-definition touch screen
Quality Made in China — The world’s only manufacturer to offer a replaceable and pre-calibrated measuring cell
TS8290 features a user-friendly interface with intuitive controls, allowing for easy operation and efficient color different data analysis. Its compact and portable design enhances flexibility in color measurement setups, while its robust construction ensures durability in demanding factory environments.
The portable benchtop spectrophotometer TS8290 is a spectrophotometer developed by 3nh using its own core technology of spectroscopy. It uses a built-in silicon photodiode array (40 pairs of dual-row) sensors and an imported whiteboard. It also takes into account the measurement speed and the convenience of operation. Rotating and pressing structure makes testing more convenient. The repeatability ΔE*ab of TS8290 portable benchtop spectrophotometer is easily controlled within 0.05, and the inter-instrument error ΔE*ab is controlled within 0.15. The measurement is accurate and can be used for accurate color analysis and transmission in the laboratory.
TS8290 Portable Benchtop Vertical Spectrophotometer Application
TS8290 equipped with integrating sphere offering d/8° (illuminating/viewing) geometry - it illuminates same spherically in order to ensure an angularly uniform illumination field. The TS8290 portable benchtop spectrophotometer is equipped with a Φ30mm measuring aperture, which is suitable for measuring large-area samples, meeting the requirements of accurate color measurement and quality control in textile and garment printing and dyeing, plastic electronics, ceramics and other industries; it can be used for fluorescent sample measurement.
Features of TS8290 Portable Benchtop Spectrophotometer
The TS8290 benchtop 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, the test time is about 3.2 seconds.

Larger area dual 40 array sensor, strong light will not saturate, low light sensitivity higher and wider spectral response range, ensuring the measurement speed, accuracy, stability and consistency of the instrument.

TS8290 benchtop spectrophotometer 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(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6, F7(DLF),F8,F9,F10(TPL5), F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) multiple observation light sources, which can meet the special measurement requirements under different measurement conditions.
TS8290 provides a variety of color indices and evaluation illuminants that comply with international standards. A variety of light sources and color indices measurement indicators can be flexibly added through the mobile terminal or PC terminal program

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.

Each TS8290 benchtop spectrophotometer has been verified and tested, and the instrument is verified according to the measurement standards of the authoritative verification department at the factory, and the measurement data is traced to the National Institute of Metrology to ensure the authority of the instrument test data.

The TS8290 portable benchtop spectrophotometer has a built-in camera for framing and positioning. Through the real-time framing of the camera, it can accurately determine whether the measured part of the object is the center of the target, which improves the measurement efficiency and accuracy.

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.

The SQCX quality management software matched with the TS8290 benchtop 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.

Threenh Technology's reliable and affordable compact integrating sphere benchtop spectrophotometers are designed to establish color control procedures or improve existing control processes that currently rely on non-spectral devices or visual inspections for pass/fail decisions. These instruments streamline the color measurement workflow and can be used in conjunction with color matching or quality control software to create comprehensive color measurement solutions. TS8290 Equipped with all accessories for its normal functioning, i.e. area masks (SAV, LAV and USAV), white calibration tile, black trap, green tile, power supply cable and serial communication cable.
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Technical Parameters Of TS8290 Portable Benchtop Spectrophotometer
| Model | TS8290 |
| Optical Geometry | D/8 (diffuse illumination, 8° direction reception); SCI/SCE measurement; include UV/exclude UV measurement; Comply with standard CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO7724-1, ASTM E1164, DIN5033 Teil7 |
| Features | Φ30mm measuring aperture, suitable for measuring large area samples; Standard configuration of rotary pressing structure, more convenient for testing; Accurate measurement, can be used for accurate analysis and transmission of laboratory colors; It is used for accurate color measurement and quality control in textile and garment printing and dyeing, plastic electronics, ceramics and other industries; it can be used for fluorescent sample measurement. |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ152mm |
| Light Source | Combined full spectrum LED light source, UV light source |
| Spectrophotometric Mode | Plane Grating |
| Sensor | Silicon photodiode array (40 groups in dual rows) |
| Wavelength Range | 400~700nm |
| Wavelength Interval | 10nm |
| Semiband Width | 10nm |
| Measured Reflectance Range | 0-200% |
| Measuring Aperture | Φ30mm/Φ25.4mm |
| Specular Component | Simultaneously test SCI/SCE |
| 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 Mt, Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity, 8° gloss, 555 color classification |
| Observer Angle | 2°/10° |
| Illuminant | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6,F7(DLF),F8,F9,F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) |
| Displayed Data | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Simulation, Color Offset |
| Measuring Time | About 1.5s (Measure SCI & SCE about 3.2s) |
| Repeatability | Chromaticity value:MAV/SCI, within ΔE*ab 0.05 (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 | MAV/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.15(Measured average value of 12 tiles of BCRA series Ⅱ) |
| Measurement method | Single measurement, average measurement (2~99 times) |
| Locating | Camera lpcating |
| Dimension | L*W*H=425X250X470mm |
| Weight | Approx. 18kg |
| 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, Trigger switch interface |
| Data Storage | Standard 1000 Pcs, Sample 30000 Pcs(SCI/SCE counts as one piece of data) |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English |
| Operating Environment | 0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation), altitude: less than 2000m |
| Storage Environment | -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation) |
| Standard Accessory | Power adapter, data cable, manual, quality management software (download from official website), calibration box, measuring aperture, rotating bracket |
| Optional Accessory | Mini printer, Foot switch |
| Notes | The specifications are subject to change without notice. |
FAQs About TS8290 Spectrophotometer
Always a pre-production sample before mass production; Always final Inspection before shipment;
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.
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.
Threenh Technology with excellent after sale service, Generally, Our Spectrophotometer instrument warranty is one years(Additional support period of 3 years). Within the warranty period, we can offer technique support and parts to parts change, necessarily, our engineers may go to your place for better support. Our instrument have professional After-sales Dept, if you have any technical problem or question with our goods welcome to contact us.
A colorimeter is sufficient for basic, routine color checks, while a spectrophotometer is needed for precise, comprehensive color analysis—here’s the clear breakdown:
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.
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.
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