TS8450 Portable Desktop Spectrophotometer

45/0 Optical Portable Desktop Spectrophotometer

Compact, Lightweight and Ergonomically designed colorimetric spectrophotometer TS8450 is a 45/0 optical portable desktop spectrophotometer, with 256 pixels dual array CMOS image sensor, imported white board, and gives consideration to the speed of measurement and the convenience of operation.


Key Highlights

  • Adopt combination full spectrum LED light source and UV light source

  • CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,βxy,Munsell(C/2) color space

  • 7-inch industrial grade hd touch screen

  • Excellent repeatability (ΔEab ≤0.02) and inter-instrument agreement (ΔEab ≤0.15)

  • SQCX Color management software

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

This TS8450 Instrument are Certified with
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1 Years Warranty (Additional support period of 3 years)

Premier Reference Instrument In the Industry

TS8450 is a 45/0 optical portable desktop spectrophotometer, with 256 pixels dual array CMOS image sensor, imported white board, and gives consideration to the speed of measurement and the convenience of operation. It features with repeatability Δ E * ab easily control within 0.02, and inner instrument errors Δ E * ab control within 0.15. This accuracy measurement makes it good to use in the lab color accurate analysis and transfer. The TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer is also good to measure the brightness factor and color coordinates of traffic signs, markings and reflective films.Including GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors, it can customize the rectangular tolerance of polygons manually.

 

Application of TS8450 portable Desktop spectrophotometer:

TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer color measurement instrument is equipped with a single customized 18/8/4mm measurement diameter. TS8450 colorimetric spectrophotometer is ideal instrument for manufactruing process control and QC laboratories, it is compact, lightweight and ergonomically designed. Used for accurate color measurement and quality control in plastic electronics, paint and ink, textile and garment printing and dyeing, printing, ceramics and other industries; It can be also used for fluorescence sample measurement. In addition, TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer is suitable for measuring the brightness factor and chromaticity coordinate of traffic road signs, marking lines and reflective film. It contains GB 2893 and GB/T 18833 standard colors and it can customize the rectangular tolerance of polygons manually.

This compatibility throughout the line makes the TS8450 the perfect choice for a color management network. You can build a network system in which color formulation laboratories, QC divisions, geographically dispersed production facilities, and upstream suppliers uniformly obtain consistent measurement values and speak the same color language. The spectrometer instrument is a sphere-based, compact instrument combining cost-effectiveness with true measurement accuracy and integrity. It's ruggedly constructed to stand up to the production floor environment and provide years of stable performance.

TS8450 Technical Advantages:


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

Full band balanced LED light source ensures sufficient spectral distribution in visible light range, avoids the spectral loss of white LED in specific band, ensures the accuracy of instrument measurement speed and measurement results, and professional UV light source ensures more reliable UV testing.

LED light source spectral distribution image

2.A variety of color space, a variety of observation light sources

TS8450 portable desktop spectrophotometer color measurement instrument provides CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,βxy,Munsell(C/2) color space, and D65,A,C,D50,F2(CWF),F7(DLF),F10(TPL5),F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30) light sources, which can meet the special measurement requirements under different measurement conditions.

3.Calirbation Certificate

Each TS8450 spectrophotometer has been verified and tested. After leaving the factory, each instrument is verified according to the measurement standards of authoritative verification departments, and the measurement data are traceable to the National Metrotechnical Institute to ensure the authority of the instrument test data.

4.Industrial-grade HD touch screen, easy to use user interface

Using 7-inch industrial grade hd touch screen, smooth operation, the user interface is easy to use and it makes the operation to become comfortable and convenient.

TS8450 spectrophotometer 7-inch_industrial_grade_hd_touch_screen.jpg

5.Color management software

SQCX quality management software with TS8450 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.

TS8450 spectrophotometer SQCX_quality_management_software

6.Optional Accessory

Micro printer, foot switch, rotating bracket can be freely selected according to the needs.

TS8450 Optional Accessory

 


TS8450 Technical Specification

 

ModelTS8450
Optical Geometry45/0(45 ring-shaped illumination, 0 degree viewing angle)
Comply to CIE No.15,GB/T 3978,GB 2893,GB/T 18833,ISO7724-1,ASTM E1164,DIN5033 Teil7
CharacteristicEnhanced spectrophotometer, used for precise color analysis and color communication in laboratories; suitable for accurate color measurement and quality control in industries such as plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and apparel dyeing and printing, printing, and ceramics; can also be used for measuring fluorescent samples.
Integrating Sphere SizeΦ40mm
Light SourceCombined full spectrum LED light source, UV light source
Spectrophotometric ModeFlat Grating
Sensors256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor
Wavelength Range400~700nm
Wavelength Interval10nm
Semiband Width10nm
Measured Reflectance Range0~200%
Measuring ApertureCustomized single aperture,LAV:Φ18mm/Φ20mm;MAV:Φ8mm/Φ10mm;SAV:Φ4mm/Φ5mm
Specular Component45/0
Color SpaceCIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99 Munsell(C/2)
Color Difference FormulaΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94 ,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1) ,ΔE*00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter)
Other Colorimetric IndexWI(ASTM E313,CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter),
YI(ASTM D1925,ASTM 313),
Metamerism Index MI,
Staining Fastness, Color Fastness, Color Strength, Opacity
8° Glossiness,555 tone classification
Observer Angle2°/10°
IlluminantD65,A,C,D50,D55,D75, F1,F2(CWF),F3,F4,F5,F6, F7(DLF),F8,F9,F10(TPL5), F11(TL84),F12(TL83/U30)
Displayed DataSpectrogram/Values, Samples Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph, PASS/FAIL Result, Color Simulation, Color Offset
Measuring TimeAbout 1.8s
RepeatabilityChromaticity value: MAV/SCI, within ΔE*ab 0.02 ( When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5 second intervals after white calibration)
Inter-instrument ErrorMAV/SCI, Within ΔE*ab 0.15
(Average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles)
Measurement ModeSingle Measurement, Average Measurement(2-99times)
Locating Method/
DimensionL*W*H=370X240X260mm
WeightAbout 7.8kg
BatteryAC 24V, 3A Power adapter power supply
Illuminant Life Span5 years, more than 3 million times measurements
Display7-inch TFT color LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen
Data PortUSB, Bluetooth ®5.0, trigger switch interface
Data StorageStandard 1000 Pcs, Sample 30000 Pcs
LanguageSimplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese
Operating Environment0~40℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing), Altitude < 2000m
Storage Environment -20~50℃, 0~85%RH (no condensing)
Standard AccessoryPower Adapter, USB Cable, User Guide, PC Software(Download from office website), White and Black Calibration Cavity, Protective Cover, Aperture (Optional Aperture)
Optional AccessoryMicro Printer, Foot Switch, Rotating Bracket
NotesTechnical parameters are only for reference, subject to the actual sale of the product



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FAQs About TS8450 Benchtop Spectrophotometers

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.


Benchtop Spectrophotometer Advantages

  • 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


Portable Spectrophotometer Advantages

  • 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


Which One Should You Choose?


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.


For professional paint matching (decorative, automotive, industrial, metallic/pearlescent), these are the top-performing spectrophotometers from 3nh — optimized for formulation, batch consistency, metamerism control, and field/shop matching:



1. 3nh YS6060 Premium Benchtop (Best Lab & Formulation)

  • d/8° sphere, SCI/SCE, UV control (360–780nm)

  • ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015, IIA ≤ 0.2 — ultra-precise for R&D

  • Multi-apertures (Φ4/8/15/25.4mm)

  • Transmission + reflection modes

  • Best for: Paint lab formulation, fluorescent pigments, color standardization

2. 3nh TS7700 Portable (Best On-Site / Production)

  • d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02

  • Large Φ20mm aperture — averages texture/sheen

  • Fast, handheld, rugged

  • Best for: Paint store counters, job-site matching, production QC

3. 3nh MS3008 Multi-Angle (Metallic / Pearlescent Paints)

  • 8-angle measurement (15°/25°/45°/75°/110° + others)Threenh

  • For flip-flop, sparkle, pearlescent, metallic coatings

  • High stability for special-effect finishes

  • Best for: Automotive paint, powder coatings, metallic pigments, High-end industrial coatings, automotive OEM

4. 3nh YS3010 / YS3060 (Mid-Range Portable)

  • d/8°, SCI/SCE, UV adjustable

  • Interchangeable apertures (Φ4/8mm)

  • Bluetooth + USB

  • Best for: General paint store matching, routine QC


Short Best Recommendations

  • Lab formulation / R&D: 3nh YS6060

  • Portable on-site / paint store: 3nh TS7700

  • Metallic / pearlescent paint: 3nh MS3008

  • Entry-level portable: 3nh YS3010


All deliver stable spectral data, minimal metamerism, and perfect batch-to-batch consistency — critical for paint matching.


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.

Now our testing machines have been sold to more than 80 countries, like USA, Canada, Russia,UK, Italy, Germany, European , India, Pakistan, Philippine, Singapore, Malaysia,Thailand , Vietnam, Korea,Saudi Arabia,Brazil...and so on. We sell to the global market.

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.

Our machine is packed by standard export wooden box, it won’t be damaged. We’ve delivered many testing machines abroad by sea or by air without damage.

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