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Spectrodensitometer YD5050

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Lab-Grade Accuracy, Industrial-Strength Reliability, 3nh YD5050 Grating Spectrophotometer Densitometer with 45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, 0 degree viewing angle), comply to standard ISO 5-4,CIE No.15. It is suitable for using in ink printing, in Film Processing, Textile Printing and Dyeing, Plastic Electronics and Other Industries for Color Measurement and Quality Control.


Key Highlights

  • 45/0 geometrical optics structure, comply with CIE

  • Reflectance spectrum, CMYK density and Lab

  • 3.5-inch TFT true-color screen, capacitive touch screen, concave grating

  • Ergonomic structure design

  • Φ2/4/8mm Optional apertures

  • Pinting plants process control and quality control

Spectrodensitometer YD5050 Instructions Operating Manual Spectrodensitometer YD5050 PDF
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3nh launched new model YD5050 Grating Spectrophotometer Densitometer with 45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, 0 degree viewing angle), comply to standard  ISO 5-4,CIE No.15. It is suitable for using in ink printing, in Film Processing, Textile Printing and Dyeing, Plastic Electronics and Other Industries for Color Measurement and Quality Control;especially suitable for the measurement and quality control of optical density and dot enlargement in ink printing.
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Under the 45/0 geometric optical illumination and the testing conditions of M O, M 1，M 2 , M 3 stipulated by ISO 13655 standard, the instrument can accurately measure the reflectance data of samples. Under multiple color spaces, it can accurately measure various printing density indexes, color difference formulas and color indexes, and can meet the user's regular testing of various parameters.
 

Product Features
 

1. 45/0 geometrical optics structure, comply with CIE, the testing conditions of M O, M 1，M 2 , M 3 stipulated by ISO 13655 standard, it can accurately measure various printing density , overprint rate and other printing parameters.

2. Accurately measure reflectance spectrum, CMYK density and Lab value of the sample;

3. High-configuration electronic hardware: 3.5-inch TFT true-color screen, capacitive touch screen, concave grating, 256-pixel dual-array CMOS image sensor, etc.；

4. Perfect combination of the beautiful appearance and the ergonomic structure design;

5. Optional apertures: Φ2/4/8mm, adapt to more samples;

6. Large-capacity storage space, over 20,000 test data

7. Combined LED light sources with long life and low power consumption, including UV light;

8.  USB/Blue2.1 dual communication mode is widely useful;

9. Especially suitable for process control and quality control of printing plants;

10. PC software has powerful function expansion.

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After each instrument leaves the factory, it is verified according to the measurement standards of the authoritative verification department, and the measurement data is traced to the National Metrology Institute to ensure the authority of the instrument test data.

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ModelYD5050
Measurement Geometry45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, 0 degree viewing angle); ISO 5-4,CIE No.15
Featureshigh accuracy spectrophotometer densitometer, apply in ink printing, in Film Processing, Textile Printing and Dyeing, Plastic Electronics and Other Industries for Color Measurement and Quality Control;especially suitable for the measurement and quality control of optical density and dot enlargement in ink printing;able to customize single aperture Φ2mm,Φ4mm,Φ8mm.
Light SourceCombined LED Light, UV Light
Spectral separation deviceConcave Grating
Detector256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range400~700nm
Wavelength Pitch10nm
Half Bandwidth10nm
Measurement ConditionsCompliance with ISO 13655 measurement conditions;
M0 (CIE Light Soure A)
M1 (CIE Light Soure D50)
M2 (Excluding UV light source)
M3 (M2+Polarized light filter)
Density StandardsISO Status A, E, I, T
Density indexDensity value, density difference, dot area, dot enlargement, overprint, printing characteristics, printing contrast, tone error and gray scale, density scanning
Measurement apertureCustomized one aperture：Φ2mm,Φ4mm,Φ8mm optional
Color SpacesCIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,HunterLAB
Color Difference FormulaΔE*ab,ΔE*94,ΔE*00,ΔE*uv,ΔE*cmc(2:1), ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE(Hunter)
Other Colorimetric IndexWI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter),
YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM 313),
MI (Metamerism Index),Opacity,
Observer Angle2°/10°
IlluminantsA,C,D50,D55,D65,D75, F2(CWF),F7(DLP), F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30), F1,F3,F4,F5,F6,F8,F9,F10(TPL5)
Measurement TimeAbout 1.5s
RepeatabilityDensity: Within 0.01 D
Chromaticity value:within ΔE*ab 0.03 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration)  Except M3
Inter-instrument ErrorWithin ΔE*ab 0.18 (Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) Except M3
Measurement modeSingle Measurement, Average Measurement(2-99)
Size(L*W*H)184*77*105mm
WeightAbout 600g
Power sourceLi-ion battery. 5000 measurements within 8 hours
Illuminant Life Span5 years, more than 3 million times measurements
Display3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen
InterfaceUSB, Bluetooth ®5.0
Data memory20000 pcs
Language
Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese
Working EnvironmentTemperature: 0~40℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation);altitude: less than 2000 m
Storage Environment Temperature: -20~50℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation)
Standard AccessoryPower Adapter, USB Cable, Built-in li-ion battery, User Manual, software(download from the website),White and Black Calibration Board, Protective Cover,Polarization filter box,Locating Plate
Optional AccessoryMicro Printer
Notes: The specifications are subject to change without notice.



Our Valued Clients

  • hunbergroup chemicals ink company
  • Gail Print Paper Bags Packaging
  • Emami Paper Mills Ltd paper and packaging
  • Flint Group  ink company
  • Marico
  • Sun Chemical Inks, Pigments
  • Toyo Ink Malaysia Coloring ink
  • T&K Toka Co. Ltd  ink company

FAQs About YD5050 Spectrodensitometer

The "accuracy" of a colorimeter refers to how closely its measurement results align with the true values, primarily influenced by systematic errors and random errors, how closely its measured color data (e.g., Lab values, density) aligns with the true color properties of a sample or certified standard. Specifically, it includes key indicators such as color coordinate accuracy, luminance accuracy, and data repeatability.

It reflects the instrument’s ability to minimize deviations caused by component variations, environmental factors, or calibration drift—ensuring results reliably represent the actual color, which is critical for quality control and brand consistency in industries like printing, food, textiles, paint and coatings.

To answer this question, you first need to clarify your specific needs: 

  • Is it for simple color quality control (QC)?

  • To coordinate with supply chain color management?

  • To monitor on-line color stability?

  • Do you require computer color matching or production color correction?

  • What is your budget?

  • Systematic supervision and evaluation of color performance in dyed products?

If you aren’t fully clear about your requirements at the initial stage, our color management engineers are ready to communicate with you. We will recommend solutions tailored to your needs. When conditions permit, we can provide prototype demonstrations and trial testing to ensure the instrument meets your practical application requirements.

Measurement Accuracy (dE/ΔE): The smaller the value, the higher the match between the color measured by the colorimeter instrument and human visual perception. Generally, dE < 1.0 is regarded as the industrial passing line, while dE < 0.5 falls into the high-precision level. 

Measurement Structure: D/8 (integrating sphere structure) is the universal standard, which includes two modes: SCI (Specular Component Included, with specular reflection light) and SCE (Specular Component Excluded, excluding specular reflection light). 45/0 (ring illumination) simulates the human eye's viewing angle and is more suitable for judging reflective materials. 

Repeatability: It refers to the difference in color results when measuring the same point multiple times. The equipment can achieve ΔE < 0.08, ensuring highly reliable measurement results. 

Illumination Source and Viewing Angle: It is recommended to choose the combination of CIE standard light source D65 (simulating daylight) and a 10° viewing angle. 

Application Scenario Requirements: It is necessary to clarify the purchase purpose (quality inspection? R&D? material evaluation?) and the usage environment (laboratory, workshop or field work?).


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.

A powder coated surface is most commonly measured for thickness post curing using a digital coating thickness gauge. This method is non-destructive, helps verify coverage uniformity and meets quality control standards. A powder comb gauge is used to estimate thickness for a pre-cured coating.

The color of chemical products is measured by using a colorimeter or spectrophotometer. The instruments measure the amount of light that gets absorbed or reflected by a substance. It may be used to determine concentration, purity, or compliance with product standards.

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