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TS8500S spectrophotometer

TS8500s Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer

The TS8500s spectrophotometer is a high-precision color measurement instrument designed for industrial quality control and color management. TS8500s 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

  • Dual-array CMOS image sensor

  • 10.5-inch independent rotating screen

  • ΔE*ab is within 0.015

  • d/8, SCI/SCE , SCI+SCE

  • Support 40+measurement index

  • Automatic measuring aperture distinguish

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

TS8500S spectrophotometer Instructions Operating Manual TS8500S spectrophotometer PDF
This TS8500S Instrument are Certified with
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1 Years Warranty (Additional support period of 3 years)

Introducing the TS8500S Grating Spectrophotometer


TS8500S 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. It needs to use with SQCX color quality management software in PC, which is convenient and easy operation. The repeatability of ΔE*ab is within 0.015, and Inter-instrument Error is within 0.15, and measurement performance is super stable and accurate.


Features


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

TS8500s 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.

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

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

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Double Array CMOS Image Sensor

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

Rich measurement index, multiple observation light sources

Support 40+measurement index, 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.

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Automatic measuring aperture distinguish

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

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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.

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Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function

The TS8280 features an automatic temperature and humidity compensation function, which dynamically adjusts measurement data to eliminate errors caused by environmental fluctuations. This ensures consistent accuracy across varying conditions, making it ideal for reliable color analysis in diverse industrial environments.

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The camera located, clearly confirm the measured area

TS8500s 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.

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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, 460nm Cut-off light source

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Color management software

With SQCX quality management software, TS8500s 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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TS8500S Wide Range of Applications

The TS8500 color spectrophotometer has a wide range of applications across multiple industries like industrial testing, precision measurement, automated control, and scientific research. in the textile industry, it detects color fastness by measuring dye absorbance and reflectance to ensure fabric color stability after sun exposure and washing; in the paint and ink industry, it enables accurate laboratory color analysis and transmission for color quality control, matching and standard compliance; in the plastic industry, it measures color appearance and difference of various plastic samples (solids, powders, pastes) to support formulation and quality control; in the optical product industry, it accurately tests lens transmittance across wavelengths for evaluating optical performance in R&D and quality control; in the food and cosmetics industry, it measures color and chromaticity (e.g., platinum-cobalt chromaticity determination) and converts them into chromaticity values to ensure product color stability and quality.

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TS8500S Benchtop Grating Spectrophotometer Specification


ModelTS8500S (LED, no display pad)
Optical GeometryReflect: D/8 (diffused illumination, 8-degree viewing angle) ;
SCI/SCE; Include UV / excluded UV light source ;
Transmittance: D/0 (diffuse illumination: 0° viewing) ;
SCI /SCE; 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. Widely applied in paints, inks, textiles, garments, printing and dyeing, printing etc industries for color transfer and quality control.
2. Instrument can be measured on the side, upward measurement, and the downward measurement (use accessories) and other gestures.
3. Open transmission warehouse, available thickness of 54mm transmitted samples.
4. Automatic temperature and humidity compensation function.
Integrating Sphere SizeΦ154mm
Light Source Device360nm–780nm Wavelength range ,combined LED Light. Including UV, 400nm cut-off light source, 420nm Cut-off light source,460nm cut-off light source
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 ( Under LED light source, 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 0.15
(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
DisplayNo
Data PortUSB & Bluetooth 5.0
Data StorageShare with PC storage
Language/
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
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 TS8500S Benchtop Spectrophotometers

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.

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.


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.


For premier ink quality control (CMYK, spot colors, printing density, formulation & press-side QC), these 3nh spectrophotometers / spectrodensitometers stand above the rest:


1. YD5050 / YD5010 (Best for Printing & Ink Press QC)

  • 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

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2. TS8560 Benchtop (Lab Formulation & Highest Accuracy)

  • 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

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3. TS7700 Portable (Production & Field Matching)

  • d/8° (SCI/SCE), ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02

  • Fast, handheld, large Φ20mm aperture

  • Best for: press-side checks, warehouse incoming ink, on-site matching

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    3nh TS7700 

4. YS6060 Benchtop (High-End Lab & Transmissive Inks)

  • 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

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Short Recommendation

  • Best press-side / print QC: YD5050

  • Top lab formulation: TS8560

  • Best portable production: TS7700

  • High-end lab R&D: YS6060

All ensure ultra-precise color, density & consistency for offset, flexo, gravure, screen-printing & packaging inks.


Yes, we can offer Spectrodensitometer quality certification issued by our lab free of charge, or issued by third-party international inspection Organizations with extra charge, please contact us for confirmation.

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