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YL4560 Non-contact Benchtop Spectrophotometer

Easy-to-use Non-contact Spectrophotometer YL4560

The YL4560 is a low-cost spectrophotometer launched by 3nh, thanks to its low cost, durability and ease of use, it quickly became an industry standard. The YL4560 Non-contact Benchtop Spectrophotometer is a high-precision color measurement instrument designed for non-contact analysis, ideal for delicate or irregular samples. The non-contact measurement mode (with a fixed working distance) eliminates physical contact, preventing sample damage and making it suitable for fragile materials like coatings, textiles, plastics, and electronic components.


Key Highlights

  • D/8 optical geometry (SCI/SCE) that complies with international standards (e.g., CIE No.15, ASTM E1164)

  • 256-element linear CCD sensor

  • Full spectrum LED light, UV light, also for fluorescence sample test

  • supporting multiple color spaces (e.g., CIE LAB, XYZ, LCH, s-RGB)

  • Excellent repeatability (ΔEab ≤ 0.08) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤ 0.2)

  • Advanced data management and analysis

  • Widely used in quality control, R&D, and color matching across industries, it offers a non-destructive solution for precise color evaluation

  • Intelligent color measurement, easy operation

YL4560 Non-contact Benchtop Spectrophotometer Instructions Operating Manual YL4560 Non-contact Benchtop Spectrophotometer PDF
This YL4560 Instrument are Certified with
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YL4560 spectrophotometer is a color measuring instrument with 45/0 optical geometry(45 ring-shaped illumination, vertical viewing), to achieve precise non-contact measurement between the measuring probe and the sample like liquids, sauces, powders, etc, which is developed by 3nh independently with independent intellectual property.

YL4560 non-contact benchtop spectrophotometer can be applied for accurate color analysis and transmission in laboratories and R & D industries; it can also be used for accurate color measurement and quality control of automated production lines; it is widely used in cosmetics, fruits and vegetables, food hygiene, plastic electronics, paint and ink, printing, ceramics and other industries, and also for fluorescence sample measurement. Its unique innovative design can not only provide non-contact measurement scheme directly from the production line, but also ensure stable and high-precision measurement results.

YL4560 non-contact spectrophotometer will not touch the sample in the measurement process, to prevent damage to the sample, but also to avoid cross contamination.

 

Non-contact YL4560 Benchtop Spectrophotometer Features

  • non-contact, 45 / 0 geometric optical structure to measure the reflectance and chromaticity of objects;

  • The movable measuring head moves up and down according to the actual height of the measured object;

  • Large touch screen measurement interface, real-time display of measurement data, to realize more measurement functions;

  • Multiple measurement modes (sample, quality control, continuous statistical mode) can be selected to meet the personalized needs.

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YL4560  APPLICATION INDUSTRY

45/0 non- contact benchtop spectrophotometer can achieve precise non- contact measurement between the measuring probe and the sample like liquids, sauces, powders, etc. It can be applied for accurate color analysis and transmission In laboratories and R & D industries; It can also be used for accurate color measurement and quality control of automated production lines; It is widely used in cosmetics, fruits and vegetables, food hygiene, plastic electronics, paint and ink, printing, ceramics and other industries, and also for fluorescence sample measurement.

Yl4560 Application in cosmetics, food,sauces, powder, liquid,laboratory


ModelYL4560
Optical Geometry 45/0 method(45 ring-shaped illumination, vertical viewing);Conforms to CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7,GB 2893,GB/T 18833
Features 45/0 non- contact benchtop spectrophotometer can achieve precise non- contact measurement between the measuring probe and the sample like liquids, sauces, powders, etc. It can be applied for accurate color analysis and transmission In laboratories and R & D industries; It can also be used for accurate color measurement and quality control of automated production lines; It is widely used in cosmetics, fruits and vegetables, food hygiene, plastic electronics, paint and ink, printing, ceramics and other industries, and also for fluorescence sample measurement.
Light Source Full spectrum LED light,UV light
Spectrophotometric Mode Concave Grating
Sensor 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range 400~700nm/10nm output
Reflectance Range 0~200%
Measuring Aperture Φ20mm(can be customized<20mm)
Non-contact Distance 7.5mm
Sample Height 0~150mm
Distance Adjustment Method Manual adjustment and automatic adjustment (test height can be stored)
Measuring mode Sample mode/QC Mode/Continuous statistics mode
Locating Method Camera Locating
Color Space CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,HunterLAB
Color Difference Formula ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00,ΔE(Hunter)
Other Colorimetric Index WI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter),YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM 313),TI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO), Metamerism Index MI,Staining Fastness,Color Fastness,Color Strength, Opacity
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, Chromaticity Graph, Color Simulation, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset
Measuring Time About 1.5s
Data Storage Sample mode + QC mode: 40,000; Continuous statistics mode: 10,000
 
Repeatability		  
Spectral reflectance: Standard deviation within 0.08% 
Chromaticity value: Within ΔE*ab 0.03 (When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration)
Inter-instrument Error Within ΔE*ab 0.2（Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles)
Measurement Mode Single Measurement, Average Measurement(2 ~ 99 times)
Dimension 330*250*370mm
Weight About 10 kg
Power Supply DC 24V, 3A Power Adapter 
Illuminant Life Span 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements
Display Screen 7" TFT Capacitive Screen-touch Display
Data Port USB/RS-232,Bluetooth ®5.0
Language Simplified Chinese,Traditional Chinese,English
Working Environment Temperature: 0~40℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation); Altitude < 2000m
Storage Environment Temperature: -20~50℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation)
Standard Accessory Power Adapter, User Manual, USB cable, Standard Calibration Board, Black Calibration Cavity,
Notes The specifications are subject to change without notice.


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FAQs About YL4560 Spectrophotometer

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.

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.

When detecting color differences, the first factors to consider when selecting a light source include its stability, directionality, lifespan, and the effectiveness of the ultimately obtained spectral curve. The illuminant of a colorimeter is a fixed bulb, such as a tungsten lamp，LED light or a long-life xenon lamp. However, for the same color sample, the results displayed by the instrument vary under different light sources. This is because different light sources cause different absorption and reflection of light on the sample, leading to differences in how both the human eye and the instrument perceive the color. 

In general, the D65 light source is used in the application of coil steel inks for construction. The D65 light source is equivalent to average daylight. Most coil steel inks for construction are used outdoors, and sunlight is regarded as the standard light source in outdoor environments. For household appliance coil steel inks, due to their usage characteristics, they are mostly used indoors. Therefore, the A standard light source is adopted for color measurement of samples based on indoor lighting conditions. The A light source is a carefully specified tungsten light source. Other light sources, such as fluorescent light sources, can be used in many types of applications. For example, some textile factories use fluorescent light sources. Therefore, a reasonable light source should be selected as the mutually recognized measurement method based on actual usage conditions and user requirements. Once agreed upon by both parties, color measurement must be conducted under the same conditions. This helps reduce unnecessary systematic errors and human errors, achieving the optimal consistency in color measurement. 

The 3nh high-precision spectrophotometric colorimeter adopts a combined LED light source with long lifespan and low power consumption, which includes UV (ultraviolet) and UV-excluded options. This design can meet the color difference detection needs of different users and supports the selection of multiple light source modes.

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.

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