The YS3010 spectrophotometer is an affordable entry-level spectrometer for color measurement. YS3010 Grating spectrophotometer developed by 3nh independently, features with stable performance, precise measurement and powerful functions in leading position of same industry. YS3010 Economic Spectrophotometer Cost-effective, four kinds of most widely used lluminants, 8mm aperture, SCI/SCE, good accuracy, large storage capacity, meet most needs.
Key Highlights
D/8 geometrical optics, conforms to CIE No.15,GB/T3978,GB2893...
Reliable repeatability ( ΔE*≤0.06) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤0.4)
Single 8/4mm aperture, SCI & SCE together
Accurate spectra &Lab data , for color matching & delivery
Combined LED light source, excluding UV
High configuration:3.5-inch TFT color LCD,Capacitive Touch Screen
Large storage capacity , Apprx. 20,000 data;
YS3010 a simple-to-use instrument with advanced performance. YS30 Series grating spectrophotometer adopts bluetooth and USB dual modes for wider use, and with SCI & SCE measurement data, it is compatible with many famous brands. 8mm, 4mm or customized aperture is optional. Speical UV light makes YS3060 easy to measure sample with UV and high accuracy and extended function PC software let it be good partner for colorist and color quality contral management.

YS3060 UV Grating Spectrophotometer
Full Illuminants + UV, 8mm&4mm Apertures, SCI&SCE, Bluetooth Comm, High Precision.
YS3020 Grating Spectrophotometer
Multi-illuminants, Customizable Aperture, SCI&SCE, Bluetooth Comm, High Precision.
YS3010 Grating Spectrophotometer
4 Illuminants, 8mm Aperture, SCI&SCE, Good Precision.
Comply with CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724/1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7, YS3010 color spectrophotometer features only 8mm single aperture. Both SCI and SCE mode makes it widely use in many applications. It has high accuracy 0.06 based on white calibration plate measured 30 times at 5 seconds intervals after white calibration was performed.

YS3010 Features
A.Perfect combination of beautiful appearance and the human body mechanics structural design;
B.D/8 geometrical optics, conforms with CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB2893, GB/T 18833, ISO7724/1, ASTM E1164, DIN5033 Teil
C.Use long life and low power consumption combined LED light source
D.Single 8mm aperture, support both SCI and SCE at the same time;
E.Measure sample spectra, accurate Lab data , can be used in color matching and accurate color transmission;
F.High electronic hardware configuration: 3.5-inch TFT color LCD,Capacitive Touch Screen, concave grating, 256 Iimage Element Double Arrays CMOS Image Sensor;
G.USB port, widely useful;
H.Super stain-resistant and stable standard white calibration plate;
I.Large capacity storage space, over 20,000 measurement data;
J.Two standard observer angles, a variety of illuminant, a variety of color indexes, conforms with a variety of standard colorimetric data, meet a variety of customers' demand for color measurement;
K.Camera Locating Function, better position;
l.PC software has a powerful function extension.

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3nh handheld spectrophotometer can easily achieve color transferring , and be used as a precision instrument for color matching system. It's widely used in plastics, electronics, painting, ink, textile and garment, printing and dyeing, printing paper, automotive, medical, cosmetics and food industries, scientific research institutes, schools and laboratories.

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Model Items | YS3060 | YS3020 | YS3010 |
Optical Geometry | Reflect: di:8°, de:8°(diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) | ||
Integrating Sphere Size | 48mm | ||
Light Source | Combined LED Light, UV Light | Combined LED Light | |
Spectrophotometric Mode | Concave Grating | ||
Sensor | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor | ||
Wavelength Range | 400-700nm | ||
Wavelength Interval | 10nm | ||
Semiband Width | 10nm | ||
Measured Reflectance Range | 0-200% | ||
Measuring Aperture | Dual Aperture: 10mm/8mm & 5mm/4mm | Customized Aperture: 8mm/4mm/1×3mm | Single Aperture: 8mm/10mm |
Specular Component | 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 | Spectrum Reflectance Rate, WI(ASTM E313-00,ASTM E313-73,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter,TaubeBergerStensby), YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM E313-00,ASTM E313-73) Metamerism Index Mt, Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Strength (dye strength, tinting strength), Opacity 8-degree Gloss, 555 Index,Blackness(My,dM), Color Density CMYK(A,T,E,M), Tint(ASTM E313-00),Munsell(Some functions are realized through the computer) | ||
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),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, Light source can be customized(a total of 41 kinds of light sources, some of which are realized through the host computer/APP) | ||
Displayed Data | Spectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Offset | ||
Measuring Time | 2.6s | ||
Repeatability | MAV/SCI: ΔE*≤0.03 | MAV/SCI: ΔE*≤0.05 | MAV/SCI: ΔE*≤0.06 |
Inter-instrument Error | MAV/SCI: ΔE*≤0.15 | MAV/SCI: ΔE*≤0.2 | MAV/SCI: ΔE*≤0.4 |
Measurement Mode | Single Measurement, Average Measurement | ||
Locating Method | Camera View Finder Locating | ||
Battery | Li-ion battery. 5000 measurements within 8 hours | ||
Dimension | L*W*H=184*77*105mm | ||
Weight | 600g | ||
Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements | ||
Display | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen | ||
Data Port | USB, Bluetooth 5.0 | ||
Data Storage | Standard 1000 Pcs, Sample 20000 Pcs | Standard 800 Pcs, Sample 20000 Pcs | |
Language | Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German | ||
Operating Environment | 0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing), Altitude < 2000m | ||
Storage Environment | -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing) | ||
Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, Built-In Li-ion Battery, User Guide, PC Software, White and Black Calibration Cavity, Dust Cover | ||
Optional Accessory | Micro Printer, Powder Test Box | ||
Notes: The specifications are subject to change without notice. | |||
FAQs About YS3010 Portable Spectrophotometers
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.
Who are we? Threenh Technology: 22-Year Professional Color Measurement Solution Provider
Threenh Technology is a Chinese professional Measurement Instrument manufacturer with 22 years of industry experience, specializing in the field of color measurement and surface gloss detection. Integrating research and development, design, production, marketing, and sales, the company takes technological innovation as its core and is committed to providing global customers with high-precision and intelligent testing instruments as well as professional solutions.
The main instruments used to detect color are spectrophotometers and colorimeters (including photoelectric integrating colorimeters).
Spectrophotometer: High-precision option. It analyzes the full visible light spectrum to measure color accurately. Suitable for complex scenarios like textured surfaces, special effect colors, or batch consistency checks in industries such as paint and coatings.
Colorimeter (Photoelectric Integrating Colorimeter): Cost-effective and portable. It uses RGB filters to measure tristimulus values directly. Ideal for quick color difference detection in simple applications. Key Selection Tip Choose based on accuracy needs: use a spectrophotometer for high-precision color measurement, and a colorimeter for fast, basic color difference checks.
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.
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