Highly durable and very efficient in providing measurements in all shapes and sizes. The YS4560 45/0 Spectrophotometer, developed by 3NH, is a high - precision color measurement device. It adopts a 45/0 geometric optical structure (45 - degree ring illumination and 0 - degree reception), compliant with CIE No.15 and multiple international standards like GB/T 3978, GB 2893, and ISO 7724/1.
Key Highlights
Concave grating for spectrometry
Dual - aperture setup (Φ8mm and Φ4mm)
Separate UV source, enabling the measurement of fluorescent samples
3.5 - inch TFT true - color capacitive touch screen
Because of a PC access it can be used with color measuring software
Ideal for industries such as plastic electronics, paint and ink, textile and garment printing, and traffic sign color assessment
Particularly Small and Light Spectrometer with Sphere Geometry
Light and handy colorimeter for mobile and automatic use, absolute accuracy. YS4560 Advanced Spectrophotometer uses 45/0 (45 degree ring illumination, 0 degree reception) geometric optical structure in accordance with CIE No. 15 and adopts concave grating spectrometry to accurately measure sample reflectance and various colorimetric data; The instrument is equipped with Φ8, Φ4mm double measuring aperture, used for traffic signs and accurate color measurement and quality control in various industries. It has a separate UV source for fluorescence sample measurements.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1.Beautiful appearance and perfect combination with ergonomic structure design;
2.45/0 geometrical optics, conforms with CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724/1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7,GB 2893、GB/T 18833;
3.Adopt high-life and low-power combined LED light source, including UV/excluding UV;
4.Optional aperture 4mm/8mm,adapt to more samples to be tested;
5. Measure sample spectra, accurate Lab data , can be used in color matching and accurate color transmission;
6.High electronic hardware configuration: 3.5-inch TFT color LCD,Capacitive Touch Screen, concave grating, 256 Iimage Element Double Arrays CMOS Image Sensor;
7.USB port, widely useful;
8.Super stain-resistant and stable standard white calibration plate;
9.Large capacity storage space, over 30,000 measurement data;
10.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;
11.PC software has a powerful function extension.
12.Built-in standard polygon tolerance setting and specific traffic sign gamut, one button to realize the measurement of traffic road signs, marking lines, reflective film brightness factor and chromaticity coordinates;
Tip: When testing a liquid, pour the liquid into a cuvette, place the cuvette into the universal test module to secure the colorimeter, and then you can start the measurement.
YS4560 Spectrophotometer Designed for ease of use with intuitive interfaces and one-click measurements, they integrate seamlessly with smart software for data tracking, analysis, and reporting. From lab to production floor, 3nh empowers manufacturers to maintain perfect color consistency, reduce waste, and set new benchmarks for quality in textiles, printing, coatings, plastics, and beyond.
3nh spectrophotometer delivers precise color measurement and color analysis across industries. It captures full spectral data to quantify color, detect subtle differences, and standardize color quality for raw materials and finished products. Ideal for QC labs, R&D and mass production.

| Model | YS4560 45/0 Spectrophotometer |
| Illumination/Observation system | 45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, vertical viewing); Comply with CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7,GB 2893、GB/T 18833 |
| Features | High accruacy spectrophotometer 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, also for Fluorescence sample color measurement. It is used to measure the brightness factor and color coordinates of traffic signs, markings and reflective films. It contains GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors. It can customize the rectangular tolerance of polygons manually. |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ48mm |
| Light Source | Combined LED Light, UV Light |
| Spectral separation device | Concave Grating |
| Detector | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 400~700nm |
| Wavelength Pitch | 10nm |
| Half Bandwidth | 10nm |
| Reflectance Range | 0~200% |
| Measuring Aperture | MAV:Φ8mm/Φ10mm;SAV:Φ4mm/Φ5mm |
| 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) |
| Display Data | Spectrogram/Values, Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, Pass/Fail Result, Color Offset |
| Measurement Time | About 1.5s |
| Repeatability | Spectral reflectance: MAV,Standard deviation within 0.08% (400 nm to 700 nm: within 0.18%) 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 0.15(Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles) |
| Measurement mode | Single Measurement, Average Measurement(2-99) |
| Size(L*W*H) | 184*77*105mm |
| Weight | About 600g |
| Power source | Li-ion battery. 5000 measurements within 8 hours |
| Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3 million times measurements |
| Display | 3.5-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Interface | USB, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Data memory | Standard 1000 Pcs, Sample 30000 Pcs |
| Language | Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German |
| Working Environment | Temperature: 0~40℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation);altitude: less than 2000 m |
| Storage Environment | Temperature: -20~50℃; Humidity: 0~85% (No Condensation) |
| Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, USB Cable, Built-in li-ion battery, User Manual, software(download from the website)White and Black Calibration Board, Protective Cover. |
| Optional Accessory | Micro Printer, Powder Test Box, Universal test components, Locating Plate |
| Notes: The specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
FAQs About YS4560 Portable Spectrophotometers
For premier ink quality control (CMYK, spot colors, printing density, formulation & press-side QC), these 3nh spectrophotometers / spectrodensitometers stand above the rest:
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
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
d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02
Fast, handheld, large Φ20mm aperture
Best for: press-side checks, warehouse incoming ink, on-site matching
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
Best press-side / print QC: YD5050
Top lab formulation: TS8560
Best portable production: TS7700
High-end lab R&D: YS6060
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.
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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.
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
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
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.Yes. We can supply OEM and make customized design for any specific application. Our MOQ for OEM and ODM service is 5 pcs for one model. We can not only offer standard machines, but also customized machines. Don’t hesitate to tell us your requirement, we will try our best to meet your needs.
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