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Spectro TS8500 Benchtop Spectrophotometer

The TS8500 bench-top color measuring instrument with indices like APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co and Gardner Index. It can measure a variety of sample in forms like solid, powder, paste, grain & liquids, evaluate the color appearance and colour difference of opaque, transparent, and translucent samples. High-precision color measurement instrument designed for industrial quality control and color management. TS8500 is a laboratory instrument using grating monochromators to split light into spectral components. Compact and stable, it suits routine quality control and research. It features double-beam optical system for stable and accurate measurements under varying environmental conditions.


Key Highlights

  • Measurement accuracy 0.015

  • 10.5-inch independent rotating screen

  • The repeatability standard deviation is within △E * ab ≤ 0.2 or less

  • d/8, SCI/SCE , SCI+SCE

  • Support multiple national and international standard measurements

  • Multiple algorithms with different apertures

  • Efficient color matching and quality inspection for textiles, paints, plastics, and printing industries

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1 Years Warranty (Additional support period of 3 years)

LED+xenon Lamp Version for More Stable Color Measurement

Designed for high efficiency and confidence in colour formulation and quality control in textile, plastics, paint, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, coatings and more. The Spectro TS8500 is the vertical device in 3nh's Spectro TS series—ideal for measuring liquid, pasty, powdery, or granular samples.

TS8500 is a benchtop grating spectrophotometer which is developed by 3nh independently with core technology. It uses a dual-array CMOS image sensor to have high sensitivity and a wider spectral response range, which makes the test more accurate. With a 10.5-inch independent rotating screen, it is convenient and easy to use. TS8500 also supports Xenon pulse and LED two Light Sources. The repeatability of ΔE*ab is within 0.015, and inter-instrument error is within 0.2, and the measurement performance is super stable and accurate.

Features of the 3nh Spectro TS8500 and Related Configurations:

1. International common d/8, SCI/SCE , SCI+SCE Synchronous measurement

TS8500 spectrophotometer adopts D/8 (diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) which is widely applicable in the world, and SCI/SCE (specular component included/specular component excluded) Synthesis technology, supporting SCI+SCE simultaneous rapid measurement.

International common d/8, SCI/SCE , SCI+SCE Synchronous measurement

2. Easy to operate with big display Pad, faster and more accurate measurement

With 10.5-inch independent rotating display pad, it makes the response faster, and the operation is more comfortable and convenient.

Easy to operate with big display Pad, faster and more accurate measurement

3. Double Array CMOS Image Sensor

It has high sensitivity and wide spectral response range, which can achieve high -precision and repeatability measurement.

Double Array CMOS Image Sensor

4. Rich measurement index, multiple observation light sources

Support 40+measurement indexes, and light sources D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2, F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12,CWF,DLF,TL83,TL84,TPL5,U30B,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,and other customized light sources.(41 light sources in total, parts will be achieve via software in PC),multiple observation light sources, meet different measuring requirement.

Rich measurement index, multiple observation light sources

5. Automatic measuring aperture distinguish

Freely switchable between 4 measuring apertures: φ25.4mm/15mm/8mm/4mm. Users also can customize apertures.

Automatic measuring aperture distinguish

6. Convenient measurement, widely application

Side measurement, upward measurement, and downward measurement (using accessories) and other gestures are placed and measured, open -type transmitted warehouses, adapting to more samples.

Convenient measurement, widely application

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


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

8. The camera located, clearly confirm the measured area

TS8500 has a built -in camera to set the location positioning. Through the real -time scene of the camera, it can accurately determine whether the measured part of the object is the target center, which improves the measurement efficiency and accuracy.

The camera located, clearly confirm the measured area

9. Adopt combination full spectrum LED light source and UV light source

Wavelength range 360nm-780nm,combined LED Light. Including UV,400nm cut-off light source, 420nm Cut-off light source,360-780nm Xenon Lamp.

Adopt combination full spectrum LED light source and UV light source


10. Color management software

With SQCX quality management software, TS8500 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 multiple color space measurement data, and customize the customer's color management.

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Main Applications for TS8500

Spectrophotometer TS8500 is also widely used in the color quality control of various products. TS8500 is equipped with high-end color management software, which is connected to the computer to realize more function expansion. The instrument has stable performance, accurate color measurement and powerful function. 

In Textile Industry: It is used for the color fastness detection of textiles. By measuring the absorbance and reflectance of dyes, it can evaluate the coloring effect and color fastness of textiles, helping to ensure that the color of silk and other fabrics remains unchanged after long - term sun exposure and washing. 

Paint and Ink Industry: It is used for the accurate analysis and transmission of laboratory colors, which can help manufacturers control the color quality of paints and inks, ensure that the color of products meets the standard requirements, and realize color matching and quality control. 

Plastic Industry: It can measure various forms of plastic samples, such as solids, powders, pastes, etc., evaluate the color appearance and color difference of opaque, transparent, and translucent plastic products, and provide a basis for the color formulation and quality control of plastics. 

Optical Product Industry: In the production of glasses lenses and other optical products, the TS8500 can accurately measure the transmittance of lenses, measure the light transmittance in different wavelength ranges, and comprehensively evaluate the optical performance of lenses, providing a reliable basis for product quality control and R & D. 

Food and Cosmetics Industry: It can be used to measure the color and chromaticity of food and cosmetics, and convert them into corresponding chromaticity values. For example, in the Platinum cobalt colorimetric determination of cosmetics and food, it helps to ensure the color stability and quality of products.

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TS8500 Optional Accessory

Meet more needs for customers

The instrument is equipped with various accessories; Such as inverted stand, petri dish, microporous (4mm) transmission test fixture assembly, film fixture; Meet the needs of more measurement samples.

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Petri dish

It can be used to test liquid reagents, sauces (such as ketchup, paint), powders (such as coffee), color masterbatches, etc.

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Test Fixture Assembly

Microhole (4mm) transmission test fixture assembly, Make sure the petri dish is fixed for measurement.


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Film fixture

Easy film sample measurement.

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handstand

Meet more sample measurement needs; Measurement is more convenient and flexible.

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TS8500 Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer Specification


ModelTS8500 (LED+Pulsed Xenon)
Optical GeometryReflect: D/8(diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) ;

SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source ;

Transmittance: D/0 (diffuse illumination: 0° viewing) ;

SCI (specular component included)/SCE (specular component excluded) ; Include UV / excluded UV light source ;

HAZE (ASTM D1003);

Standards meet: CIE No.15, GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833, ISO7724/1, ASTM E1164, DIN5033 Teil7,JIS Z8722 under condition C
Characteristic1. It is used for accurate analysis and transmission of laboratory color. Apply in paints, inks, textiles, garments, printing and dyeing, printing etc industries for color transfer and quality control.

2. 10.5 inch rotatable display pad, 128G storage, camera locating

3. Instrument can be measured on the side, upward measurement, and the downward measurement (use accessories) and other gestures.

4. Open transmission warehouse, available thickness of 54mm transmitted samples.

5. Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function.

6. Built-in full spectral high life LED light source and Xenon lighting sources, testing fluorescent samples have better recognition.
Integrating Sphere SizeΦ154mm
Light Source Device360nm–780nm Wavelength range ,combined LED Light. Including UV, 400nm cut-off light source, 420nmCut-off light source,360~780nm Xenon Lamp.
Spectrophotometric ModeConcave Grating
Sensor256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range360~780nm
Wavelength Interval10nm
Semiband Width5nm
Measured Reflectance Range0~200%
Reflectivity Resolution0.01
Measuring ApertureReflective：

XLAV Φ25.4mm/Φ30mm, LAVΦ15mm/Φ18mm , MAVΦ8mm/Φ10mm, SAVΦ4mm/Φ6mm

Transmissive:

Φ25.4mm(No limit on sample height and width, but thickness≤54mm)

Remark:

1. Automatic identification of aperture switch

2. Customized Configuration caliber and lens position
Specular ComponentReflectance: SCI&SCE / Transmittance: SCI&SCE
Color SpaceCIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,Musell,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99
Color Difference FormulaΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94 ,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1) ,ΔE*00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter) ，ΔE*CH，555 Index
Other Colorimetric IndexWI(ASTM E313，CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter，Taube,Berger Stensby)

YI(ASTM D1925，ASTM 313),ISO brightness,R457

MI (Metamerism Index),

Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity,

APHA/Hazen/Pt-Co Index，Gardner Index

8° Gloss,555 Index, Haze,Transmission(ASTM D1003), Saybolt index, ASTM D1500 Color code,carbon(My,dM), Color density CMYK(A,T,E,M), Tint,Color density(part function achieved via software in PC)
Observer Angle2°/10°
IlluminantD65,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, customized light source(41 light sources in total,part achieved via software in PC)
Displayed DataSpectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset, Color assessment, haze, liquid chromaticity
Measuring Time2.0s（Measure SCI & SCE meantime about 4s )
RepeatabilityReflectance chromaticity value:Φ25.4mm/SCI, Standard deviation within ΔE*ab 0.015 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration);

spectrum reflectance /transmission：≤0.1%
Inter-instrument ErrorΦ25.4mm/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.2
(Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles)
DimensionL*W*H=440x248x283mm
WeightApprox. 13.5kg
PowerAC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply
Illuminant Life Span5 years, more than 3 million times measurements
Display10.5-inch rotatable display pad
Data PortUSB & Bluetooth
Data Storage64G storage，above 100000pcs
LanguageSimplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English,(Optional Customized German,Russian, French ,Spanish ,Japanese, Thai, Korean, Polish, Portuguese)
Operating Environment0~40℃（32~104°F）
Storage Environment-20~50℃（-4~122°F）
Standard AccessoryPower Adapter, User Guide, U Disk(PC Software), USB cable, Standard Calibration Board, Black Calibration Cavity, Transmission black baffle, Sample holder, 25.4 caliber, 15 caliber, 8 caliber, 4 caliber,Transmissive Test Component, cuvette, 10.5-inch screen
Optional AccessoryMicro Aperture(4mm) transmission test clamp component, Instrument inversion components,culture dish,Film fixture
NotesTest reports can be printed through a network printer connected to a PC or display pad; The specifications are subject to change without notice.


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FAQs About TS8500 Benchtop Spectrophotometers

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.

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.

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.

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With centers in 20 countries, including India, Japan, USA, Germany, Singapore, China, South Korea, and Taiwan, Threenh Technology’ s service network aims to provide customers with convenient access to service globally. With over 1 million measuring instruments sold, our expertise is our greatest asset, enabling us to work with our customers on solutions to complex measurement challenges.

True color in chemistry is the color seen in a solution or compound in standardized conditions. It depends on electronic transitions in molecules, specifically absorption of a particular wavelength of light, and this depends on the structure of the compound.

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