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Non-contact spectrophotometer YL3160

Industrial assembly line online color measurement

The online color sensor YL3160 is an efficient detection device. It adopts a 45/0 optical structure and high-precision spectral analysis technology, enabling fast and non-destructive measurement of the reflection spectrum and chromaticity data on the surface of objects.


Key Highlights

  • Double Array CMOS Image Sensor

  • Rich measurement index, multiple observation light sources

  • Automatic measuring aperture distinguish

  • Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function, make the measurement data more accurate

  • The camera located, clearly confirm the measured area

  • Adopt combination full spectrum LED light source and UV light source

  • Color management software

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1 Years Warranty (Additional support period of 3 years)

The YL3160 is an industrial-grade non-contact spectrophotometer featuring a 45/0 optical structure, designed for online color measurement without physical contact. It eliminates contamination and sample damage, making it ideal for integration into industrial production lines and robotic arms. Combining non-contact online measurement technology with an intelligent closed-loop control system, it delivers high-precision color monitoring, real-time data feedback, and optimized production processes. This instrument meets the stringent demands of modern manufacturing for efficient, non-destructive, and automated quality control.Product introduction.

Product YL3160 Non-Contact Spectrophotometer Features

Unique Measurement Method

Non - contact measurement: There is no need to directly contact the sample. This not only avoids damage to the sample but also prevents the instrument from being contaminated by the sample. It is especially suitable for samples that are corrosive, liquid, dusty, etc., which are likely to damage the instrument, as well as soft, easily deformable or uneven-surfaced samples.

Applicable to various samples: It can precisely measure the color of samples in different forms such as liquids, pastes, and powders, meeting the needs of multiple industries including cosmetics, fruits and vegetables, food hygiene, plastic electronics, paint and ink, printing, ceramics, etc. 

Avoid cross - contamination: When measuring multiple samples, cross - contamination between samples will not occur due to contact, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement results. This is particularly suitable for industries with high hygiene requirements, such as food, medicine, and cosmetics.



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Diverse Connectivity Options

Convenient data transmission: Equipped with various digital interfaces such as USB, RS485, RS232, and Ethernet, it can be easily connected to external devices such as computers, printers, and PLCs to achieve rapid data transmission and sharing. This facilitates data processing, analysis, and storage, and also makes it easy to integrate into automated production systems.

External trigger function: It supports external triggering and can work synchronously with other devices. For example, it can cooperate with sensors or controllers on the production line to achieve automatic measurement and data collection, improving the degree of measurement automation and accuracy.

Analog signal output: It can output analog signals and be connected to other analog devices or control systems to achieve real - time monitoring and adjustment of color parameters, which is applicable to some technological processes that require precise color control.

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Wide Environmental Adaptability

Flexible measurement: There is no limit to the sample thickness. Only using the test probe makes it more flexible and convenient when measuring samples of different sizes and shapes. There is no need to worry about the impact of sample size and thickness on the measurement results, and it can adapt to various complex sample measurement requirements.

High protection level: With an IP66 protection level, it is waterproof and dust - proof, and can withstand complex industrial environments.

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Outstanding Measurement Performance

High - precision measurement: Adopting advanced optical technologies such as concave grating spectroscopy technology, 256 - pixel dual - array CMOS image sensors, and full - spectrum LED light sources ensures high optical resolution and accurate spectral acquisition, thus achieving stable and high - precision measurement, accurately measuring the reflectance of objects and various chromaticity indicators.

Fast measurement: The measurement speed is fast. A complete measurement cycle only takes 50 milliseconds at the fastest (100 milliseconds normally), and it can measure more than 1 million samples per day, meeting the requirements of rapid detection in automated production lines and improving production efficiency.

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YL3160 Widely Applications

The YL3160 Non-Contact Spectrophotometer, with its technical advantages of high precision, non-destructive measurement, and industrial compatibility, is widely applied across multiple industries including coatings & industrial materials, textile printing & dyeing, automotive interior manufacturing, cosmetics, food industry, cultural relic preservation & special materials, as well as electronics & plastic products. It demonstrates outstanding performance in protecting sample integrity while achieving automated detection scenarios.

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Drug measurement

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Food measurement

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Corrosive reagent

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Paint

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Cosmetics

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Condiment

yl3160 RS485 Interface and Modbus Protocol connect to computer


Compliance & Certifications


International standards

CIE No.15, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E 1164, DIN 5033 TEIL 7.


China standards

GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, GB 2893, GB/T 18833.


Measurement certification

the first-class measurement is qualified.



YL3160 Non-Contact Spectrophotometer Instrument Technical Parameters


Optical Geometry

YL3160

Features

45/0(45 circular uniform illumination 0 reception); Meet the standards of CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ISO 7724-1, ASTM E 1164, DIN 5033 TEIL 7, GB 2893, GB/T 18833

Features

The non-contact test between the test probe and the sample to be tested realizes the non-contact precise color measurement of liquid, paste, powder and fragile surface. It is mainly used in accurate color measurement and quality control of automatic production line; The measurement time can be as fast as 0.05 seconds. It can communicate with other systems through 485 or USB, and is equipped with upper computer software.

Light Source

Full spectrum LED light source

Spectrophotometric Mode

Concave grating

Sensor

256-pixel dual-array CMOS image sensor

Wavelength Range

400~700nm, 10nm output

Display Accuracy

0.01

Reflectivity Resolution

0.01%

Reflectance Range

0~200%

Measuring Aperture

Φ8mm

Non-contact Distance

7.5mm(±0.15mm)

Sample Height

No thickness limit (probe-only measurement)

Measurement and Observation Mode

Visual

Measurement Interval

1S

Measurement Mode

Instrument trigger or online control trigger

Color Space

CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,Musell,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99

Color Difference Formula

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

Other Chromaticity Index

Spectral reflectance, WI(ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, ISO 2470/R457, Taube, Berger, Stensby),Tint(ASTM E313-00),
YI(ASTM D1925，ASTM 313),
metamerism index MI,
Color fastness, color fastness, strength, coverage, blackness (My,dM), color density CMYK (partly realized by PC software)

Observer Angle

2°/10°

Illuminant

A,B,C,D50,D55,D65,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,
F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,U30,U35,DLF,NBF,TL83,TL84,
ID50,ID65,LED-B1,LED-B2,LED-B3,LED-B4,LED-B5,
LED-BH1,LED-RGB1,LED-V1, LED-V2

Displayed Data

Data, sample chromaticity value, color difference value/graph, color simulation, qualified/unqualified results, display tolerance can be set

Measuring Time

Fastest 0.05 sec (typically ~0.1 sec)

Calibration

Intelligent automatic calibration

Waterproof Grade

IP66

Repeatability

In the optimal measurement mode (when the single measurement time is 1.0 seconds):
Chromaticity value: ΔE*ab within 0.02(After the instrument is warmed up and calibrated, measure the average value of the whiteboard 30 times at an interval of 5s)

Inter-station Difference

Within ΔE*ab 0.2(Measured average value of 12 tiles of BCRA series Ⅱ)

Accuracy Assurance

Ensure that the first-level measurement is qualified

Measurement Mode

Single measurement, average measurement (2~99 times)

Dimension

100*100*140mm

Weight

About 1400g

Power Supply Mode

24V DC, 3A adapter

Lighting Source Life

5 years, more than 3 million times measurements

Display

TFT true color 3.5inch

Interface

USB, RS485, RS232, Ethernet, external trigger, analog signal output.

Language

Simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, English

Operating Environment

0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation), altitude: below 2000m

Storage Environment

-20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensation)

Standard Accessory

Power adapter, manual, USB cable, RJ45 network cable, RS485 multi-computer communication cable, RS232 communication cable, standard calibration board, black calibration box

Note

This model is specially suitable for assembly line, and deep function customization will generate additional customization costs.


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FAQs About YL3160 Spectrophotometer

Yes, we can offer Spectrodensitometer quality certification issued by our lab free of charge, or issued by third-party international inspection Organizations with extra charge, please contact us for confirmation.

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.

For premier ink quality control (CMYK, spot colors, printing density, formulation & press-side QC), these 3nh spectrophotometers / spectrodensitometers stand above the rest:


1. YD5050 / YD5010 (Best for Printing & Ink Press QC)

  • 45/0 ring illumination, ISO 5-4 / ISO 13655 (M0/M1/M2/M3)

  • Measures density (Status T/E/A/I), dot gain, trap, print contrast

  • ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03, density ≤ 0.01D

  • Small apertures (Φ2/4/8mm) for fine print & ink dots

  • Ideal: packaging, label, gravure, flexo, CMYK/spot color control

    YD5050


2. TS8560 Benchtop (Lab Formulation & Highest Accuracy)

  • d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control

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

  • Multi-apertures (Φ3/8/15/25mm)

  • Best for: R&D, ink formulation, batch consistency, fluorescent inks

    TS8560_Benchtop_colorimeter


3. TS7700 Portable (Production & Field Matching)

  • d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02

  • Fast, handheld, large Φ20mm aperture

  • Best for: press-side checks, warehouse incoming ink, on-site matching

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    3nh TS7700 

4. YS6060 Benchtop (High-End Lab & Transmissive Inks)

  • 360–780nm, UV adjustable, dual CMOS

  • Reflection & transmission modes

  • Multi-aperture (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)

  • Best for: high-precision lab R&D, transparent/fluorescent inks

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Short Recommendation

  • Best press-side / print QC: YD5050

  • Top lab formulation: TS8560

  • Best portable production: TS7700

  • High-end lab R&D: YS6060

All ensure ultra-precise color, density & consistency for offset, flexo, gravure, screen-printing & packaging inks.


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 benchtop spectrophotometer is not universally better—it outperforms portable units in precision and lab testing, while portable models win for on-site flexibility. Which one is better depends entirely on your testing scenarios, accuracy requirements and workflow.


Benchtop Spectrophotometer Advantages

  • Higher measurement accuracy & repeatability, excellent inter-instrument agreement

  • Supports full-spectrum analysis, more geometric optical designs

  • Larger testing aperture, compatible with curved, textured and bulk samples

  • Ideal for laboratory QC, R&D, formula matching and standard color calibration

  • Stable performance, less affected by external light and environment


Portable Spectrophotometer Advantages

  • Compact, lightweight, test anywhere anytime (production line, warehouse, on-site inspection)

  • Fast one-click measurement, no fixed power and lab space required

  • Perfect for incoming material inspection, on-line production spot check, field color comparison

  • Lower cost and easier to operate for frontline workers


Which One Should You Choose?


Choose benchtop if you need:

Lab R&D, high-precision color grading, standard sample database establishment, strict quality control for cosmetics, plastics, textiles and food.


Choose portable if you need:

On-site rapid detection, production line mobile sampling, outdoor and on-location color measurement.


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